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[Silthuri]

Hire the Ember elemental Blaze
John levels up into a mercenary.
Heal John if he's not automatically healed by leveling up.

[Parsely]

I asked that second part first, by the way...

I don't remember asking it at all.

[Nerjin]

Blaze the Ember Elemental: Unpopular, From the Plains

Spoiler: Blaze and Lady Wolfe (click to show/hide)

"So... It's an elemental?" You asked the Arena Runner who had brought Blaze to you. Blaze himself seemed to be no larger than your head and floated several inches off the ground.

"It is."

"Where did they find it?"

"In the plains. Being buffeted by a wind storm."

"Oh? I would think most Fire Elementals would exist in the desert."

"Most do. Not this one. Also, be careful. It has a habbit of attacking spectators so it might not be exactly... well liked."

"I can handle people not liking it. Just so long as it is strong and assists John."

Train Stinky, 49gp.

Huh... Apparently Stinky enjoys the enchanted food you gave him, and even seems to be a little stronger and faster for it... How convenient!

John the Peasant into John the Mercenary
Ugly Jerry the Peasant into Ugly Jerry the Mercenary

[Ozarck]

so, we're at week end now, right?

[Rolepgeek]

I do believe I have nothing more to do, lacking money, so it's time to savor the weekend.

[Playergamer]

Weekend.

[Parsely]

Weekend.

[Nerjin]

Since everyone's posted that they've done stuff I am assuming that everyone wants the week to end. That said I'm with a MOWE today so I'm not gonna end the week until after work tomorrow.

[sjm9876]

Weekend.

[Toaster]

Everybody's working for the weekend!

[Parsely]

Everybody wants a new romance.

[kj1225]

I can get posts consistently now.

[Nerjin]

Week 3 Start

The North Star League is scheduled to start at the end of this week. Lower ranked schools are encouraged to participate. Higher ranked schools may, instead, be more interested in joining “The Silver Hammer League” assuming, of course, that they have the gold to enter. Regardless, this reporter suggests that each and everyone of you goes out this week and watches a league match!
 

Slothsbane Poison -450gp
Weakness Poison -200gp
Healing Potion -150gp
Treebark Potion -200gp

Spoiler: The North Star League (click to show/hide)

History: The North Star League was started in Northria as a way to train their soldiers to be battle ready. After the start of the arena, however, the ex-soldier of Northria refused to let go of their time honored traditions. Now the league is available to all blooded soldier to test their mettle.
Fame Requirements:
Min: 1 / Max: 5

Level Requirements:
Min: 0 / Max: 10

Entry Fee: 100gp
Max Entries: 8
League Type: Tourney
Duration: 4 weeks

Rewards:
1st Place: Banner of Protection 300gp, Free healing for all Gladiators at conclusion of tournament.
2nd Place: 200gp, Free healing for all Gladiators at conclusion of tournament
3rd Place: 100gp, Half priced healing for all Gladiators at conclusion of tournament
4th Place and Lower: No

Special:
Combatants are fully healed between matches at half cost to the gladiatorial school.
No Potions allowed.

Spoiler: Rolepgeek (click to show/hide)

+50 Gold from business
+80 Gold from gambling
-5 Gold from Upkeep
RANDOM EVENT: STARVING
Isaac has been training so hard that he forgot to eat. He loses 9 health!

“Savarrio?” The Arena Runner seems to be a friendly sort… Especially considering how they’ve begun referring to you by first name already…

“Yes?”

“You’ve gotten an invitation to the North Star League.”

“Oh? This is excellent news. Certainly a win would grant me a lot of fame on the Arena circuit… I will consider this. Thank you very much.”

“No problem… Also… Um…”

“Yes?”

“Your… Goblin friend smacked my ass…”

“…And?”

“Aren’t you gonna say anything?”

“Not really.”

“I won’t lie, I wouldn’t normally mind but I need that ass for my job.”

“You could always buff up. Carry your own letters. Be an actual, you know, runner.”

“You are most hilarious sir.”

“I try my best.”
 

Spoiler: GUNINANRUNIN (click to show/hide)

+50 Gold from Business
+200 Gold from Gambling
-4 gold from Upkeep
RANDOM EVENT: PLEASANT COMPANY
Your gladiators were visited by some very ‘nice’ men and women during their down time this week.
Leon regains +19hp
 

“And you’re a short alcoholic walking ball of beard!” Shouted Leon in that high pitched whine of his… Or was it a low pitched gurgling… Honestly you seemed to forget what he sounded like daily as no matter what he said he annoyed you.

Vvoric actually laughed at this “Is that to be an insult? I’ve heard worse from your grandmum.”

“How would you know her?”

“Well let’s just say there’s a pretty good chance you’re my grandson!”

“I’LL FUCKING KILL YOU!”

It had been non-stop… Literally non-stop… Just when Leon would begin to calm down Vvoric would say something to piss him off.

You eyed the invitation to the North Star League wistfully. Maybe one of them would die there and give you some peace and quiet.
 

Spoiler: Ozarck (click to show/hide)

+50gp from Business
+90gp from Gambling
-6gp from Upkeep
Frankly regains +5hp
 

“Listen up, the three of you, I have some important news.”

“Yes Ms. Pretty Obvious?” the three echoed. They weren’t really required to but they seemed to get a kick out of mocking military tradition in this way. You didn’t care for it but they never went too far so you didn’t chastise them too harshly.

“We have been granted the opportunity to participate in a league.”

“Which league Ms. Pretty Obvious?” they echoed. It was somewhat amazing how much teamwork they had off the field to do these echoes on the spot.

“The North Star League.”

“I heard of tha-“ the three began peaking in unison but seemed rather shocked that they had all said the same thing this time.

“… Anyways I was wondering if the three of  you had any input on the matter.”

“Aceept!” Said Frankly, ever eager to prove his prowess in combat.

“Decline!” shouted Berry, having heard of the dangerous toughs to frequent the tournament.

“Eh…” Shrugged Ugly Jerry, who knew he could win the tournament… You know… If he really wanted to.

“Hm… Very well. I shall consider this matter. Now, back to training.”

“Yes Ms. Pretty Obvious!” The three shouted in unison before ambling off to follow your orders.

Spoiler: MyOwnWorstEnemy (click to show/hide)

+50 Gold from Business
+40 Gold from Gambling
-5gp from Upkeep

John eyed Blaze wearily “Lady Wolfe?”

“Yes John?”

“Is… Is it sentient?”

You looked at Blaze with a curious eye “I’m not sure John.”

“It frightens me Lady Wolfe.”

“I know John. What do you know of The North Star Tournament.”

“Not much, I have read that it originated in Northria.”

Peasants can’t read… “I see.” You lean back in your chair, arrange your hands in a steeple formation, and stare at John from across your desk. Where there was usually a candle to provide light in the early hours of the morning there now sat Blaze who was more than enough to provide light to examine John.

“Is something wrong milady?”

Just who are you? “No, nothing at all John. You may leave now.”

As John stands to leave the ball of fire that is Blaze followed him. As the door shut you were left in near darkness with only the dim rays of the rising sun to light the room. “Who are you John?” you whisper softly.
 

Spoiler: Playergamer (click to show/hide)

+50gp from Business
-3gp from Upkeep
Wernher regains +2hp
 

“I feel a lot better…” Wernher wheezed as he attempted to climb the stairs in front of your school.

“I am sure… Still, you must be more careful in your next fight. I can’t afford to keep bringing you back from near death.”

“I *groan* know… I’ll be more careful next time.”

“The School of Silverbane… Bah, we’ll get them next time. Still… I have some decent news.”

“And what is that?”

“The Dread Family’s peasant wishes to challenge us.”

“Can’t get much easier than that right?” Wernher smiles at his joke though you don’t find it funny.

‘Yes,’ you muse ‘it doesn’t. Unfortunately you don’t seem to have any luck regardless…’

Spoiler: SJM9876 (click to show/hide)

+50gp from Business
+250gp from Gambling
-2gp from Upkeep
Wernher regains +2hp
 

It was finally time to start your career, officially, as a gladiator. You looked at Stinky fight against a training dummy although… Maybe fight was the wrong word. More accurately he flailed at it and sometimes happened to hit it with his spear. No… flail wasn’t the right word either. He appeared to be having an uncontrollable seizure that took him too and fro and back and then up and down then rolled past the dummy until he began his leap and clambered up its back.

It was becoming almost eldritch in nature how Stinky was moving… You considered cutting down on his enchanted food but… He did seem to be having fun and WAS growing slightly stronger…

Unfortunately there had been no challenges yet… Looked like you’d have to make the first move this time…

Spoiler: Other (click to show/hide)

Ash Cooper gains +50gp from Income and loses -1gp from upkeep
Lord Cozek gains +50gp from Income, +25gp from gambling, and loses -1 from upkeep.
Vincent McMahonious gains +50gp from Income and loses -1gp from upkeep.
Palus Severus gains +50gp from Income, +100gp from gambling, and loses -1gp from upkeep
Biggus Dickus gains +50gp from Income, and loses -2gp from income.

So here’s the thing about leagues. They’re a commitment. Until you either win or lose you will have no input on what matches you accept as your entire school is considered entered. But usually the potential benefit outweighs this.

So yeah… Most of you got an invite. If you turn it down you’re welcome to request a different match, though there will always be 8 teams [or more/less depending on the league] for this league. So yeah… Good luck!

[Parsely]

Enter North League.

[sjm9876]

Challenge Isaac of Brest-Matar.

It was time for Stinky to fight. But the question was, who would fight him. There wasn't much interest in fresh schools. But he had seen a fight recently with a mage in. Now that would be interesting.