Results o' the Challenge fer the 6th

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From: rdipoison@aol.com (RDI Poison)
Date: 29 May 1999 00:01:42 EDT

Ladies and Gentlemen, be it known that on this day, the 28th o' the 5th month does this challenge proceed...

The Defender o' the Sixth, Baron Cassius Gaius Maximius, standin' under the colors o' the 'ouse Dragoon Talandor. Defendin' wi' the gladius blade, Imperator, seekin' ta retain the right o' the ring. The banner 'e bears is that of Imperial Rome, A two 'eaded eagle, bundles of arrows in each talon, surrounded by a 'alf circle o' olive wreath, inscribed in
gold neath it the Latin letters "S P Q R" . Standin' at 'is side is 'is beloved wife, Laylla Angelique Maximus, 'is Lady o' 'onor. Standin' on the other Gnort Dragoon Talandor
'is chosen second.

Lupton est Dracoern, Emperor of the Dracoern Empire, is first to issue challenge. The Warlord's weapon o' choice, a filligrie-hilted broadsword, will 'e attempt ta acquire the
ring wi'. Lupton stands under the colors o' black and gold, shown by the banner of the Dracoern Empire he bears. Beside 'im is the lovely Warlass Simini, standin' as 'is Lady o' 'onor. "is chosen second is the 'onorable Senior Baron, Jeffrey Oakenshield, Master of House Oakenshield.

If the Warlord Lupton fails in 'is challenge, Daegarth Mithmellon shall seek the ring also.
Daegarth Mithmellon, Lord o' the Phoenix Towers is the
second challenger. "e duels under the colors o' the "ouse o' Phoenix, a golden flaring phoenix symbol set on a solid black field. "e will wield the Phoenix Blade as before ta seek this ring. 'e duels for the 'onor of the Lady Calenmir Landstar. Standing as 'is second shall be 'is brother, Barrack Mithmellon

The first match is as follows:
Challenge 1
The warlord steps up...leveling the broadsword, the baron swings low and leaves an openin' fer the warlord to draw the first blood. The thrust seekin' the baron's chest.
First point to Lupton

Challenge 2
The baron steps in, thrustin' the gladius, stopin' and swingin' high instead, to high for the warlord twirls 'is blade into a fancy lateral, turnin' the blade away fer the second point.
Score stands at Lupton 2-0 in 2

Challenge 3
Lupton lunges in, the broadsword seekin' a lo strike.... The baron obliges the fancy steepin', right into the waitin' lo cut from Lupton the warlord takes the 3 point in 3 rounds

Challenge 4
Lupton follows Cas's movements....Cas drops into a perfect stop hit...perfect enuff ta let Lupton's hi cut seek a bite o' 'is ear The score stands at Lupton 4-0 in 4

Challenge 5
Does the tide turn.....
Lupton stands firm, seekin' the shutout.... But Cas is ready fer it and cuts lo as Lupton ducks fancily inta the awaiting blade The baron takes the point, rejectin' the shut out
4-1 Lupton in 5

Challenge 6
The tenseness shows in the faces o' the challenger and defender... Cas turns the gladius...Parryin' a fancy round....Lupton sways to the side and steps fancily past it
and denies the baron the ring and Daegarth the chance at it....

Final Lupton def. Cas, 5-1 in 6 rounds

The new Baron Lupton, denies nae only Cas the 6th, but Daegarth's challenge also

The Baron has declared his alignment Renegade to the Overlord

Be it known the duelers were 'onorable thru the ceremony o' it all...Includin' Daegarth who dinna push the challenge.

As seen,officiated and noted on this the 28th Day of the 5th month in the year of 1999.
RDI Poison
Official o' the Duel o' Swords

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From: clkdmenace@aol.com (ClkdMenace)
Date: 01 Jun 1999 23:40:39 EDT

Grand win there, Lupton. It's a shame I missed it. Then again, I didn't get an invitation, either. Shame on you.

Retired,


Roland