Challenge for the Tenth

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From: rdireiver@aol.com (RDI Reiver)
Date: 20 Jun 1998 22:12:42 EDT


Lords and Ladies of the Duel of Swords


Upon this 19th day of June, I did bear witness to a challenge by the Warlord Var Medici- Giovanni for the right to bear the Tenth ring.
In 7 rounds of combat, the Warlord did defeat the Baron, Leto Covington, by a score of Five to Two and did earn the right to bear the Tenth Ring

Witnessed this day by
Nycholas De Gyrlington
AKA RDI Reiver

The match was as follows

Warlord Baron

1. Low Cut High cut
2. Thrust Fancy duck
3. Fancy Lateral Parry High cut
4. Thrust Fancy sidestep
5. Low Cut Fancy duck
6. Fancy Lateral Parry Fancy lat parry
7. Low Cut Fancy duck

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From: gtalanador@aol.com (GTalanador)
Date: 21 Jun 1998 01:11:08 EDT

::reads the results, having heard about it earlier in teh arena, cursing softly because he missed it, having no clue where and when the challenge was to take place, is slow like that someitimes::

Var, my long time friend,

It's great to see you've finally won a prize like this, I hope it brings you the confidence and happiness it had me. Bring honor to this Title, my friend, you're now in the spotlight, as I'm sure you've already seen.

King Leto,

I've known you for a while, as well, and always respected you. Though your reign wasn't as long as you deserve, you wore the ring proudly and with honor. Many good wishes on your return to that rank.

Nyck,

Well called, as always, you're a credit to your uniform and deserve recognition for the work you do, as do all Officials who put their time and energy into making the Duel of Swords run. Thanks for teh calling.

Now, I really wish someone had let me know this was going on, I was supposed to report on it::grumbles cheerfully::


*G*
Warlord of the Duel of Swords
"When I left you, I was but the learner, now -I- am the master"

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From: noellemg@aol.com (Noelle MG)
Date: 21 Jun 1998 01:11:32 EDT

::unfurls a new banner, terribly proud of her dear husband::




Congratulations, Baron Var Medici-Giovanni




::pens one simple line::

You hold the key to my heart and have my love, always & forever.
~Noelle

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From: quickvarmg@aol.com (QuickVarMG)
Date: 21 Jun 1998 03:46:02 EDT

::Smiles, as he reads such touching words, he writes a few words down::

A few simple words, please bear with me.

To begin with, I thank Leto again for dueling with integrity and skill. I promise him I will try to the fullest extent to bear the ring proudly, and to never disgrace it.
To Nycholas de Gyrlington, it was a very well called duel. As it can sometimes be distracting when in a room with other duels going on, I feel it didn't hinder your ability at all. Very well called.
To the duelers in the arena. I thank you for the kind words spoken for Leto and me. Many said it was well defended, and I agree. However, it was also handled with dignity, which I did know would come from Duke Leto.
Last, and definately not least, I want to thank my wife and our son, Noble Morgan, for coming. When my dear family is near, there seems to be nothing in the world to worry about. I thank Noelle and Noble Morgan for being there, and I hope they realize I'm always there for them.

As a final note, to those that weren't present during the time of announcement; I have declared myself loyal, to my friend and the great overlord, Dalamar.

Respectfully,
Var Medici-Giovanni

±
|¯Proud to put family first¯|
|¯Unwavered loyalty to Dal¯|
|¯Holder of the tenth baronial ring¯|
|¯Attempting to defend what's right¯|

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From: dukeuziei@aol.com (Duke UzieI)
Date: 21 Jun 1998 04:07:54 EDT

::a post shimmer and appears on the boards::


A well won challenge.

A well tried defense.


~Adonai Uziel
~DragonLord of RhyDin
~Renegade Baron of the Seventh
~Mastered of Chaos

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From: drakewyni@aol.com (Drakewyn I)
Date: 21 Jun 1998 06:41:19 EDT

Well done my friend and teammate... I knew you had it in you.



::After leaving the post, the Lady wanders away to find a quite corner of the city to cry in, having received terrible news from home.::

Lady Drake

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From: gazioparri@aol.com (Gazioparri)
Date: 21 Jun 1998 23:43:47 EDT

::the lone minotaur walks up to the boards::

16 months ago, a commoner with 6 or 7 losses over wins, taught me how to duel when I walked into the duelers arena. It was an off day, and there were fewer than a dozen conducting practice duels, and this man pulled myself and another 'newbie' aside (I forget the other's name and he dissapeared shortly thereafter, but that is unimportant). I began to duel officially that week, and in the coming months proceeded to go 0-4 against my teacher. Today,
Var Medici-Giovanni, is the newest Baron to hold the 10th ring in the Duel of Swords. I can think of few better to achieve such an honor (well off the top of my head anyway...hehe), and can think of no better teachers or friends to serve in the position either. I wish to you a long and happy reign Comm...no...Watl...no...BARON Var Medici-Giovanni (man, I can't believe I just said that!)

Still a commoner...but not for long,

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From: gazioparri@aol.com (Gazioparri)
Date: 21 Jun 1998 23:51:32 EDT

::Adds to his post::


Gazioparri-the minotaur


::thinks, 'Man, almost forgot to sign', chuckles::