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[RAM]

What does the arena look like?

Posting actions publically would necessitate revealing a whole mess of spells, I suggest PMs, even though I dislike them...

[Nivim]

 When I said "you" in the second to last sentence, I meant Dragnar only responding to PMs when required; we definitely want our strategy and spells kept in PMs (in mind and under breath).

[Poltifar]

"Ooooh, now that's more like it! Count me in!"

Xavius enthusiastically signs up to the elimination event.

(The previous few posts aren't too clear on how much we should post about our actions. Once things are clarified I'll post whatever needs to be posted.)

[dragnar]

Alright, I have decided: PM your specific actions to me, but post whatever the spectators will see. Still need to see who all is competing though, so we'll wait a day or so before the first fights start.

[RAM]

That doesn't really work so well if people are improvising spells, as they will not be sure what they will look like...

[Nivim]

 We wont be posting the effects of our spells, just what it looks like we're trying to do. Like "I begin running to my right while mumbling to myself." Then the next person that posts will be reacting after the fact, with "I also mumble to myself and charge to my left at [FOO]." Then Dragnar posts how our spells end up. I assume there will be some troubles with blocked line of sight, but with the power of text descriptions I think we can do it.

 Having listened to the announcements, I enter the arena through the spartanly decorated waiting room a minute before my match begins. I bow deeply to my opponent and await the starting signal.

[Armok]

I naturaly attend and see if I can glimse any new magic knowledge, but dont join any fights.

[Poltifar]

I think we should at least know who's our opponent before posting how the fight looks. :/

[dragnar]

Alright, that's plenty of time I think. Just to double check, the competitors are: Poltifar, Nivm, and RAM.
Assuming that's everyone, the bracket(decided by random.org) is:

Poltifar-\
             -----\
RAM----/         \
                      ---------\
NPC----\         /           |
             ------/            |
NPC----/                     \
                                    -----
Nivm---\                      /
             ------\            |
NPC----/         \           |
                       --------/
NPC----\         /
             ------/
NPC----/

[RAM]

Nuts, PvP right out of the gate.

Is it a small, Barren Arena? Or are there furnishings to make it interesting... Are there any rules?

[dragnar]

It's a normal arena: sand floor, nothing else.

Rules? Don't hurt the spectators.

[Nirur Torir]

Rules? Don't hurt the spectators.

I knew there was a reason why I didn't join this tournament.

[Nivim]

 Just who are the NPCs? Weren't their names announced with the others, and aren't there rumors about their looks or ability?

 Also, why are people unhappy about player versus player right out the gate and lack of rules? Soul attacking abilities are unlikely, especially where the wizards might learn about it, and player versus player is where strategy and imagination really take off. Of course, I'm sure Dragnar has quite a bit of that, but he must spread it across multiple people.

[dragnar]

Just who are the NPCs? Weren't their names announced with the others, and aren't there rumors about their looks or ability?

Nah. They are recent graduates same as you all, so they haven't really made a name for themselves yet. I'll give them names as it becomes important.
(Also, something I should have mentioned earlier: everyone is planning a bit too far ahead in these fights. Just give me a spell or two and how you're starting out with them, not a battle plan.)

The battles begin!
RAM/Poltifar:
As the battle begins Xavius is engulfed in a sphere of fire and the air around Ramirez begins rotating strangely. Both combatants attempt to Strike at the other with fire but the attacks are useless. Every flame that reaches Ramirex is snuffed out, and the explosions sent at Xavius seem to curve around him.

Croix/Ranis:
A sudden sandstorm fills the arena as soon as the announcers signal the start of the fight. When the sand fades from the air Croix has vanished, and the entire surface of the arena has been frozen solid, a thin layer of ice covering everything.

[Nivim]

 Hm, I seem to have been eaten by the elements. Luckily, this does not impede me very much.