I'd rather not give any estimates. I warned of delays between each round of the tournament and I came through, I usually do when it's something i'm looking forward to and i'm looking forward to breezing through over a dozen fights without commentary (it was getting harded to make things different for each match). What thread has something similar to this?
Onto something else entirely:
Interview with the Champ
Actual interview with ThunderclanRith: Hello i'm Rith Rithdur and i'm here with the winner of The Phoenix Opening, Fireheart. So how does it feel to be the first Champion and Swordsdwarf Champion of Ineth Soloz? What are your thoughts about the tournament?Fireheart: I honestly never believed that I would be the one to claim the Championship. Every fight I won was a test of my skills and even one false move could have ended the Opening very differently.
Rith: Tell us about your match with Rysith. Did you think that you had a chance of winning going into it? Do you have anything you want to say to Rysith?Fireheart: After three fights against strong Warriors I felt I had a good chance of victory as long as I remained wary and anticipated my opponents attacks.
To Rysith I say that he is every bit my equal in skill and that I eagerly await the challenge he will present to me.
Rith: What have been your thoughts on this type of full combat training?Fireheart: This style of training is far superior to that which Soldiers would recieve. Instead of practicing with Dwarves you know until they can't easily hurt each other you're thrust right into fights that mean death to the loser. It prevents us from getting to confident in ourselves.
Rith: You are schedualed for your first title defense against the winner of Rysith and whomever attains a 3rd Degree rank next. Do you have any guesses on who that might be, and if they have what it takes to defeat Rysith?Fireheart: At the moment it is impossible to say who among those newly arrived or those who were eliminated earlier may have a chance against Rysith. Once the next round of matches begin we will all have a clearer idea of how these Dwarves will fight.
Rith: One last question, do you have any advice for your fellow warriors in training?Fireheart: I do indeed. The big thing to remember is that if you want to get to Rysith and myself that all your equipment is useless without careful planning. Watch the other fights, know who you'll be fighting and spend your funds wisely.
Rith: Thank you for your time Fireheart, I look forward to seeing you again in the arena.Fireheart: Thank you Rith, I'll be watching these upcoming matches with great interest.