Results of the Challenge for the Seventh Baronial Ring

[DoS Archive]

From: rdityger@aol.com (RDI Tyger)
Date: 14 Feb 1999 22:38:44 EST

On the evening of the 13th of February I, Jaycynda Ashleana, was called to witness the challenge for the Seventh Baronial Ring. The Baron, Daelin Dragonsblade, met the Warlord Adonai Uziel this night.

Last evening the challenger dueled under the standard of a black sun on a crimson field, his colors crimson and black. Lucian stood as his Second, and he fought for the honor of no specific lady, but for all of them.

The Baron fought under dual colors... at the forefront was a banner of two emblazoned with a golden dragon clutching two swords in its talons, the Dragonsblade crest, and the flag of his homeland, Dragonia. He also dueled under the gray and blue of his house, House Dragoon-Talanador.

His Second was to be the white Duke, Sir Percival Marchand de Clermont, but due to circumstances unavoidable, Jola Savage stood with him. His Lady of Honor, altho not there, was the lady Marit Takcouma. As always he dueled with his greatsword, "Warfare," the chosen weapon of the Dragonian Holy Swordsman and legacy of the Dragonblades.

The duel was as follows.

Round One:
It is with pride I watch this match, knowing it shall be a fine test of the blade. The beginning maneuvers are not cautious... perhaps intended to prove the greater strength from the beginning. And thus, the Baron proves to be faster, scoring above Adonai's low cut, with a timely thrust.
(( LC/TH ))
One to Zero, Daelin

Round Two:
I cannot know what a man might be thinking, when in the rings... I can only guess. Perhaps it is the sting of last round that brings Adonai to use more caution. However, whether it is or not, his defense takes him right under the very high cut of the Baron.
(( HC/FDU ))
One to One

Round Three:
If you do not learn from your mistakes, you are bound to repeat them. Perhaps this is what drives the challenger away from the center... No matter the reason, his escape is perfectly timed, and sets the Baron off balance once more.
(( TH/FSS ))
Two to One, Adonai

Round Four:
Perhaps the results of the last two rounds have set the Baron more off balance than we think... Who can know, truly, what he feels? Defense is a good option, and the one Daelin chose... Sadly, it was the wrong defense, and it costs him another point.
(( FLP/LC ))
Three to One, Adonai

Round Five:
The pace has been fast and furious, and this is no exception. Adonai seems determined to gain this ring, and continues to fight hard. Dual thrusts bring him within one point of catching the coveted ring.
(( TH/TH ))
Four to Two, Adonai

Round Six:
In all the duels I have witnessed, this indeed has been a most exciting one. Each dueler has taken their hits, and given them. With this final round... there is no exception. Daelin makes his last strike, catching the Warlord low, and to become the next Baron, Adonai returns the strike high.
(( HC/LC ))
Five to Three, Adonai

With a final score of Five to Three, in Six rounds... Adonai Uziel has won the right to bear the Seventh Ring.

The New Baron has declared his alignment to be Loyal to the Overlord.

Signed and sealed,
Jaycynda Ashleana
Jaycynda Ashleana
Duel Caller
Holder of the Third Baronial Ring

[DoS Archive]

From: jonalyn@aol.com (Jonalyn)
Date: 15 Feb 1999 05:18:41 EST

Quirks a brow, perusing the annoucement.

Gentles

I shouldst wish to note a clarification to the following:

"Last evening the challenger dueled under the standard of a black sun on a crimson field, his colors crimson and black. Lucian stood as his Second, and he fought for the honor of no specific lady, but for all of them."

I didst decline the "honor". I wouldst nae permit such ast Uzie Poo to fight for mine honor and didst so apprise him at the event. Rest assured shouldst I wish mine honor to be fought for, t'would nae be the likes of Uzie Poo I wouldst seek to do so.


Unto thee Daelin, thee didst make a fione attempt, well tried, for thee didst wear the Seventh well and honorably.

Jonalyn Starfare

[DoS Archive]

From: lorduziel@aol.com (Lord Uziel)
Date: 15 Feb 1999 05:46:10 EST

Jonalyn,

I do not believe your last opine was warrented or even necessary.


Have a nice day,
~Adonai

[DoS Archive]

From: jonalyn@aol.com (Jonalyn)
Date: 15 Feb 1999 20:11:37 EST

Uzie Poo

Thou art free to believe ast thee wish. Rest assured, if I hae thought the comment nae warrented or necessary, I wouldna hae penned it.

Amusedly,
Jonalyn Starfare

[DoS Archive]

From: lorduziel@aol.com (Lord Uziel)
Date: 15 Feb 1999 22:35:41 EST

Whatever amuses you m'lady.

Far be it from me to tell you how or what to think.

Respectfully,
~Adonai

[DoS Archive]

From: jolasavage@aol.com (JolaSavage)
Date: 16 Feb 1999 16:50:04 EST



Jola nudges Wil, "Darlin', she'd have to be a lady before Adonai's assertion would apply to her. "
Wil chuckled and tugged Jola away. "Thought you weren't going to read any more of these."
Laughing, they went home.

[DoS Archive]

From: cygnetsera@aol.com (CygnetSera)
Date: 16 Feb 1999 19:28:50 EST

Over hearing Jola and Will as Gnimish and Cyggy approached the board from the opposite direction, the gnome opens his mouth, but the gentle hand of the angel slips over to mute the laugh.

Whispering, "Nimmy, that's not nice", then removing her hand seeing the Savages gone.

"Aw foo Cyggy, it was funny."

A playful gleam twinkles in her eyes, but not another word is spoken.

[DoS Archive]

From: jonalyn@aol.com (Jonalyn)
Date: 17 Feb 1999 03:34:08 EST

The woman laughs softly overhearing Jola and Wil, "Och, well, one needs mus' first be a lady ta recognize one, neh?" A glance at the Angel and the gnome brought a merry peal of laughter, "Och, Gnimmie, thee hae fallen lower th' e'en Ah would hae thought possible fer one ast short ast thee." A knowing smile stole across her lips as she vanished to the magnificence that is Arda. Al and Hubie broke into guffaws, Marcus snickered,
the lads then headed off to their usual duties.