Special Exhibition Match
Captain Ironblood
Vs.
Morul Channelbend
Rith: The Phoenix Opening is coming to an end soon; Fireheart will face off against Rysith for the Undisputed Championship. But first, we have a very special match-up to bring you. Legends in their own for away lands, perhaps all the lands, but tonight you will see them together, locked within this arena. Only one can walk out alive, the other to be revived later by the will of Armok. Our first warrior, hailing from the frozen tundra of Nist Akath, Captain my captain it’s Captaaaaaaain Ironblood!
Stakud: The crowd is on their feet in respect for this legendary warrior, as they should. The deeds of Captain Ironblood are far to numerous to count and any one of them would garner legendary status.
Rith: We are so lucky to have gotten the Captain here tonight; some strings must have been pulled somewhere.
Stakud: Strings? The Captain? Doubtful, I reckon the only thing he needed to come here was the promise of beer and biscuits. Speaking of which I heard that as his training for this fight the Captain went on a three day bender. When asked how this would help him win the fight he replied, “What fight?”
Rith: Yes… Well, with this being an exhibition fight and intended to be more of a learning experience for our fledging warriors, both fighters will be wearing identical equipment with an exception in their choice of weapon. As some of you may know Ironbloods choice of weapon varies between metal weapons, his fists and even furniture. For this fight he has chosen the standard, a battleaxe. Ironbloods opponent however will be fighting with a tool rather then a weapon, but in his hands it may as well be a weapon. Wielding a pickaxe he is the supreme skiller of Lashedwines, he’s Moruuuuuuul Channelbend!
Stakud: On the other end of the spectrum we have Morul, perhaps not as well known as the Captain but every bit as great in his own right. You know the old adage, Urist of all trades but master of none? We you can throw that right out the green glass window because Morul is living proof that a single dwarf can master every known dwarven skill. Ask him to make you a chair and he’ll make you a throne fit for a king. Ask him to make you something to eat and you’ll never go hungry again. Not that he’d do either of those things for you, he’s too good for that, but if he wanted to he could.
Rith: Some of you might ask, well, what business does someone who has devoted his entire life mastering skill trades have in stepping into the arena with Captain Ironblood, arguably the greatest warrior of our time? Well then you probably haven’t heard the entire story of Morul. Skill trades aren’t the only things he has mastered. In his quest for perfection Morul has also delved into the art that many say you can’t truly master, combat. Morul’s fondness of skills over the years has left him with an unnatural power, speed and endurance of which uniquely helped him rise through the ranks to become a great fighter. He has come here only so he can test himself against the dwarf they say can’t be killed.
Stakud: …oh you’re done? So can we watch them fight now?
Rith: Way to kill the mood. Yes we can watch now, both dwarves look to be ready and waiting for the signal, and there it is. It’s Ironblood vs. Morul, Legend vs. Legend, here we go! Morul charges forward, followed shortly by a charge from Ironblood. Ironblood comes in with a quick strike from the right but Morul nimbly jumps out of the way. Ironblood tried for another attack but Morul blocks and follows up with a swing of his pick, which is also blocked. Ironblood rushes Morul with a blocked attack before colliding with him and they both go tumbling to the ground! This is a very dangerous position for either of them to be in. A hit! Out of NOWHERE Morul’s pickaxe came whipping around and found a mark in Ironblood’s right arm!
Stakud: Wow, I only caught a glint of metal and a second later it had bored its way into Ironblood’s arm. With an unconventional weapon like a pick it’s hard to know what you opponent is going to do with it.
Rith: Ironblood tears away and gets up. His arm is hurt badly and it looks like he’s having trouble keeping his grip on his axe. No he can’t, Ironblood lets the axe fall to the ground and he is without a weapon! He must be in some real pain to give it up so quickly. Hold on a second, is he laughing?
Stakud: Yes, yes he is! Morul, with his blood-covered pickaxe is stalking his now weaponless opponent and Ironblood is in hysterics!
Rith: I’ve heard of the oddities of Captain Ironblood before, but this. Holy mother of Armok! Like a carp after a wading dwarf Ironblood explodes into a fury of attacks using his shield and Morul is on the defensive!
Stakud: Now
this is the fighting style of the Captain!
Rith: Blocking and attacking at the same time Ironblood relentlessly pounds on Morul, but it doesn’t seem to be doing a whole lot of damage. You may be able to overwhelm a more unskilled dwarf with this tactic but Morul isn’t taking any of it and fights back with a ferocity that neutralizes Ironblood.
Stakud: Try as he might but Morul still hasn’t been able to get another good hit on the Captain. The Captain is having more success however in getting multiple hard bashes to Morul’s weapon arm. Not enough to cause any serious damage but I bet it’s bruised up pretty bad.
Rith: Ironblood tumbles backwards after a charge from Morul. Ironblood recovers and bashes Morul in the right arm with his shield. Morul is still holding on to that shield but the punishment to is limbs is taking a noticeable toll as he isn’t blocking and attacking as fast as we saw in the beginning. They exchange some more blows and Morul has lost his pickaxe! Using the blunt edge of his shield Ironblood got in a devastating strike to Morul’s arm and it’s no good anymore. Pain doesn’t seem to be a factor for either of these warriors and we now have a shields only match-up! Both have no use of their weapons arms and the crowd is going insane as they circle each other, trying to figure out how they are to do this.
Stakud: People came here expecting a great match and they will not be going home disappointed. I know this was supposed to be a learning experience for our warriors but right now I think everyone just wants to see two skilled fighters bash each other’s heads in.
Rith: And that may happen, but if this keeps going as it is now we’re going to have a fistfight on our hands. This fight is back underway as Ironblood and Morul try with all their might to finish this using only their shields. Ironblood continues the attack on Morul’s left arm, perhaps trying to make Morul feel some pain but I don’t think it’s going to happen, Morul is as tough as they come and would fight back even with a missing limb. Morul rushes Ironblood and brings his shield around for a strike but Ironblood blocks with his own shield. Ironblood tumbles backwards and to the ground. He blocks more attacks from Morul who is trying to use gravity to his advantage. Ironblood bashes him in the leg and Morul is stunned for a moment. Getting up Ironblood explodes with a fury of attacks; the sheer power behind the strikes pushes Morul backwards.
Stakud: Morul looks like he’s in trouble, Ironblood’s experience with unconventional fighting techniques seem to be paying off as he gets many good hits in, just like that one! A solid bash to the head and Morul is staggering about! Ironblood takes advantage of Morul’s daze and swings his shield around for a low attack! He connects and that leg is done for! Morul tries desperately to attack but Ironblood blocks with ease and follows up with another devastating hit!
Rith: Morul looks like he is having some trouble breathing. I don’t think he can take much more of this punishment. Once again Morul attacks but with no avail, Ironblood lets out a yell as he winds up for a strike and bashes Morul hard in the lower body, I heard a loud crunch there and Morul is sent sailing through the air! He lands with a thud many feet away and it doesn’t look like he’s getting up. This match is over! With an absolutely incredible display of resilience and skill Captain Ironblood defeats Morul Channelbend using mostly his shield!
Stakud: The crowd is going nuts! Chants of “I-ron-blood!” fills the Amphitheater as the Captain raises his shield in victory! What a momentous occasion as the Legend of the tundra defeats the most skilled dwarf in the world. I’ve got to hand it to Morul, anybody who can take the Captain to the limit like this and make him bleed deserves to be ranked amongst the greatest warriors to ever live.
Rith: I couldn’t say it better myself. Well, the legend continues. Should another dwarf rise up the challenge of Ironblood you can expect we’ll still be here and willing to play host to one more legendary match-up, but I have my doubts. Our next fight, not nearly as fantastic as this battle but honestly what would, it’s the finals of The Phoenix Opening where Fireheart will take on Rysith for the gold and the glory. Goodnight.
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