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by The Boutique Empire of Bassiliya. . 28 reads.

Autumn Thegye Tourney: FINALS

Today is the final day of the tournament! Crowds flock to the tournament ring outside the castle, just to the north of the city. All around, banners, streamers, and colorful flags flap in the wind. Adults and children alike speak in excited tones, each one looking forward to the fights to come and chattering about yesterday's results. Jugglers, musicians, and jesters roam the streets, adding an air of jolliness and gaiety to the crisp air. From the taverns, shouts and songs can be heard from the early partyers, getting their fill of the cheap beer and, a new addition, warm cider. At the ring itself, already the seats have begun to fill up, and the guests of honor begin to arrive. Soon, only standing room will be left for the onlookers. The trumpets sound the royal fanfare as the Diarchs make their way to their thrones, wrapped in light fur. Seated, the Diarchs extend their hands and signal the beginning of the final day of the tourney. Let the best warrior win!

CHEN vs. YASIN ONEAN

The two warriors enter the ring to loud cheering and applause. Each makes his way before the royal platform and bows deeply to the Diarchs. Then, at the signal of the referee, the fight begins.

The old, but fearsome, Chen glances around and soaks in the applause and cheers from the crowd. Yasin, focused, swings her set of blades aggressively. Chen, for once attacking first, spins and kicks out with his leg, knocking away Yasin's blade and throwing her back. Rapidly counterattacking, Yasin sliced down with her scimitar, cutting deep into Chen's leg and causing him to cry out. Gritting through the pain, Chen drew back his sheathed weapon and whipped it down. It struck Yasin in the side of the head, causing her to slump to the side, unconscious. Chen is victorious, the new Champion of Thegye! Chen from Peraro Krotoik wins, beating from Yasin Onean of Gerdon laughis!


DEFEATED BRACKET

BRET vs. KING BOŘEK

The two warriors enter the ring to loud cheering and applause. Each makes his way before the royal platform and bows deeply to the Diarchs. Then, at the signal of the referee, the fight begins.

Borek rushes forward with his claymore, batting aside Bret's defenses and slicing into his leg. Crying out, Bret fell to the ground, clutching his injury. Unable to move out of the way in time, Bret received a backhanded blow to his side, crippling him. Borek, roaring in victory, thrust downwards and pinned his opponent to the ground. King Borek, the contestant from The Great Protectorate wins, defeating Bret of Thegye!


OLLIAN vs. BESSARIAK

The two warriors enter the ring to loud cheering and applause. Each makes his way before the royal platform and bows deeply to the Diarchs. Then, at the signal of the referee, the fight begins.

Raising his heavy war hammer, Bessariak knocked Ollian's weapon clear across the ring, leaving it quivering in the wall. Shocked, Ollian couldn't get out of Bessariak's next blow in time and found himself knocked backward three feet. Bessariak lumbered forward and smashed his hammer down, killing Ollian instantly. Bessariak, the contestant from Thegye wins, defeating Ollain of Thegye!


TALASIA NESHROS vs. KING BOŘEK

The two warriors enter the ring to loud cheering and applause. Each makes his way before the royal platform and bows deeply to the Diarchs. Then, at the signal of the referee, the fight begins.

Talasia swiftly makes the first strike, cutting Borek across the face, leaving a deep cut. Roaring in anger, Borek raised his claymore and swung at Talasia's head, separating it from her body. It rolled to one side as her body fell back. King Borek, the contestant from The Great Protectorate wins, defeating Talasia Neshros of Madenhaion!


BROCK STONE vs. BESSARIAK

The two warriors enter the ring to loud cheering and applause. Each makes his way before the royal platform and bows deeply to the Diarchs. Then, at the signal of the referee, the fight begins.

Brock made one fatal mistake; he waited for the lumbering Thegyan to come to him. Bessariak raised his heavy war hammer and brained Brock, spilling his head all over the floor of the arena. Bessariak raised his war hammer and roared to the crowd, who roared back. Bessariak, the contestant from Thegye wins, defeating Brock Stone of Duraludon!


KING BOŘEK vs. BESSARIAK

The two warriors enter the ring to loud cheering and applause. Each makes his way before the royal platform and bows deeply to the Diarchs. Then, at the signal of the referee, the fight begins.

The two massive warriors sized each other up. The fight would not be a speedy one, but it would be over quick. Bessariak lumbered forward and struck down, his hammer catching Borek's claymore and shattering it. Not hesitating a moment, Borek used the broken blade to stab the giant in the leg, causing Bessariak to roar in pain. Angered, he lifted his hammer and brought it down on Borek's back. An audible crack was heard and the King slumped to the ground. He didn't move. Bessariak threw his hammer to the ground and raised both fists, the new Champion of the Lost! Bessariak, the contestant from Thegye wins, defeating King Borek of The Great Protectorate!


As the last contestants leave the ring, the crowd begins to disperse. Soon, the Diarchs rise, state that another tourney will be announced soon, and depart for the ensuing feast. The rest of the crowd leaves, some heading home, others to parties, and still others to the taverns to celebrate wins or losses. All in all, everyone has enjoyed the final day of the tourney and many look forward to the events in the future!

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