Post by ErusDnyperion on Mar 28, 2006 20:25:21 GMT -5
Type of Spar:Tournament - Crossed Blades - Round 2
Time: 7:15 E.S.T.
Place of spar: Stadium of Spectacles..GRP
Fighters: -=Thanatos=- vs Joe MacBain
Date: 3-25-2006
5 rounds, 8 mins, prodigy rules, mock killing blows
Judge: Erus to judge
Scribe: Tourney Scribe2
Weapons and Stance
Thanatos
(19:20:36 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~My eyes slowly scanned the pit, and from beneath my Y slot helm I measured up my
opponent. My 6'4" 247lb frame moved agily across the sands until I was about center of the pit. With my left hand I
pulled from my shoulder a simple 32" round shield. Slipping my hand through the leather hoop, I grasped firmly the
wooden handle and positioned the shield so that its uppermost, iron banded edge would come just over my left shoulder
protecting from that point down past my left hip. I angled the shield so that its 6" centerboss was facing directly
towards you. My left shoulder presented to you as I lead with that foot, and kept my right for a 1/2 pace back with
a slight bend in my knees. My right hand reached over to my left hip and removed my 24" short sword from its sheath.
I placed the pommel of my sword just infront of my right hip, and angled the blade up along the right side of my shield
(my pov) so that its point was sticking out 3 inches about the 2 O'clock position of my shield.(my pov) The only other
noticable weapon I carried was a 30" saber which was strapped over my back, the hilt jutting above my left shoulder
and its tip just outside my right hip.~
Y slot helm
32" round on left
24" short in right
30" saber on back
6'4", 247lbs
Joe McBain
(19:29:04 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ entrance ]
greeted by the sound of cheering crowds as they come through the gates
says to -=Thanatos=-: standing at an even 7'2" and 340lbs of Torv farmer as I moved into the pit and looked You over
like a bosk on the auction rack...I clipped My Y visor helm on secure and snug....I moved My left foot forward so that
My left side leads on to You and the right foot a half pace trailed with the foot pointing out for balance bending
the knees slightly....the left arm had the standard 36inch round shield of plate wood and metal boss, steel edge binding
with rivots....I held it secure in the left hand by the handle so I could move it quicker than being strapped on..
.pulled close at about 6 inches from My left side and the face flat towards You, the upper rim at chin hieght...the right
hand draw out a 22 inch gladius for speed fighting to start off with...the blade was double edged and the acorn pommel
base...held firm but loose enough of a grip, the pommel was close to My right hip with the blade coming up on a 45
diagonal so the tip would show at the right side of My shield (My pov) to be looking at You...I had also a long sword of
the North on My back, strapped over with the hilt loop off for a fast grab, the hilt comes over My right shoulder ....
a quick grind of the balls of My feet in the sand as I set the gap between Us at 4 paces and nod that I am ready to play- [/color]
Y slot helm
36" round in left
22" short in right
Long on back
7'2", 340lbs
Distance 12 feet
Round 1
Thanatos
(19:35:00 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~I watched the large Torvie man as he moved through the sands. It had been a long time
since our paths had last crossed, and as positioned yourself in an opposing postion. Your left shoulder to my left shoulder,
I had begun to close the distance to a mere 2 feet still keeping us in identical stance/position~
~The second I took my final step I shot my left held shield up and out towards yours, by raising my left fist to the
height of my shoulder and towards you slightly. Intending to have my shield block your own by catching your centerboss
against my shield's own centerboss, as I stepped forward with my right foot, trying to come behind your leading left foot.
As I moved my right foot forward I shot my right held blade forward and in towards my left hoping to clear your shield's
left rim (your pov) and pierce the point of my blade in to your left kidney~
Closing to 2 feet
Not sure if you are trying to lift His shield or pin it....am assuming your fist is going to your left shoulder, in which case it would obscure your vision, the strike attempt is clean, though the intent of your shield movement is unclear.
( 10 )
Joe MacBain
(19:41:56 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: I watched You come in at a regular pace and began to shift on the balls of My feet looking for the
tactic, Your shield punched out to seem to try and catch Me and as soon as You did I was on the move as I let the shields
clash and twits on the ball of My leading left foot to turn My right shoulder forward in a more open twist come side step
but leave My shield there as it was not strapped on the arm but keep the grip on the handle, seeing You come around and
thrust Your sword at Me I had I hoped opened enough gap to now pull My shield back to Me to try and also catch Your blade
on the left edge (My pov) and push Your blade to My left some
I then drove forward on the ball of My left foot to try and drive Your shield back in the locked position You had made so
I could bring My right sword arm froward and clear of the shields trying to go over the top of them both towrads Your
right shoulder in the hooking over action so that I may be able to swiftly slash My right blade back to My right and drag
the edge across Yoru throat as I pulled My right blade back out to My right side
This works
Going over the shield and slashing the throat area...good move because He is somewhat unsighted and also using height to advantage.
( 10 )
Round 2
Thanatos
(19:46:47 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~With my shield up high, and my right side leading slightly due to my advance with that
foot, as you drove forward I was knocked slightly off balance by your larger size. My right foot steps back as I fall upon
that knee in order to maintain some facsmile of balance. Your sword rings off the upper band of my shield as I continue to
drive it high in my defense~
~With my sword off to my right after dropping to my knee and my view up pretty much blocked by my shield I strike towards
the only thing I can see. Quickly I thrust the blade up and to my left aiming the point of the blade to the inside of
your left thigh just below your groin. Intending to slice open your femoral artery~
This works...
He has pushed forwards on His left....so I would see your strike more at the outside of His left leg, rather than the inside given the position of you both. -1
( 9 )
Joe MacBain
(19:52:56 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: I could see You drop to the knee and I was an vetran Torv and know the hit zones, I knew that My
legs would be the target and I did not even think about it You get driven back and I assume the shields are now free...
I ripped My left arm downwards so the lower rim would cover the knees and hope You had not gone for a ankle shot, I was
rewarded with the feel of steel on wood and that pressure I knew so well as Your blade dug in the face of My lowered
shield
You are down and I press home the advantage being the bigger Man in this fight as You could not see because of Yoru Own
shield I shifted quickly to My right a half pace at the same time lifting back My right held short sword that You blocked
off the rim so I think is back on My right side anyway and drove the blade down with a vicious intent leaning very
slightly over so I come over the top of Your own shield at the last second in an ambush stroke and try to drive the blade
tip down into the left side of Your neck, come shoulder area to try and enter Your chest cavity, with gravity and power
on My side
Clean
Clean
( 10 )
Round 3
Thanatos
(19:59:18 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As all I could see was your legs, I obviously noticed the instant they began to tense
and move. As You began your move to my left, I pushed off with my right foot towards my right and forward. At the same time
I pulled my shield tight to my left shoulder, bringing my left fist tight to the left of my chest.. As I began to lunge
forward the force of your blade striking against my shields face sends my left foot back slightly~
~Being slightly off balance as I attempted to come behind you once more, the strike from your sword to my shield causing me
to pivot slightly to my left, which I would've done once balanced, but I knew now I needed to take the shot you presented.
Quickly I whipped my sword up in a counter clockwise arc (my pov) I swept the blade fast and high towards the back of
your neck before my body came to a stop with, unfortunately my right side leading instead of being squared~
This is a little on the adventurous side...He is a big guy coming over and down a bit quicker than you will move off the ground to the right....I see the sword strike coming lower as you lower the shield then pull your body to the right with your right foot...this would leave your left leg trailing that extra poofteenth of a second needed for His sword to catch the outer of your upper left leg IMO -1
Attack is ok
( 8 )
Joe MacBain
(20:04:36 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: That was the money shot and I flet You drive up off the foot as the pressure hit My blade I was
already moving as soon as You did and twist on the ball of Myleft foot to send My right shoulder back and come down hard
on the right knee Myslef as I started to square up and hope the time it took for You come up and swing was enough toi get
down and blow You sword strike at t what would be now the side of My helm
as soon as I saw Your blade going over and Your open right side presented I just thrust My right held upward in a rapid
close quarter thrust to send the tip up at Your lower right rib cage, aimed for the soft flank just below the ribs as I
try and push the blade in and up on a diagonal again trying to get My blade insisde Your chest cavity
I would think your right shoulder would need to be coming forwards if you pivotted on the left...I may not be getting what you mean here, but I see the pivot as a L/R error....-1....the drop to the knee would then drop you away from the strike as it happened but not completely fast enough so as you said, a grazing ding to the helmet causing you a headache later.
Clean
( 9 )
Round 4
Thanatos
(20:10:58 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As I came to a stop with my right side leading and my right sword high, I watched as
if in slow motion you sink to your knee. We were both tested fighters and I knew the obvious shot you'd take.. Instantly
I did two things I shot my shield straight my right, hoping that I could get its right banded edge to slam against your
blade and knock it off course slightly to my right. Possibly accepting a glancing slash to my ribs but avoiding the
pentrating thrust. I also took a half step back with my right foot, pulling my right side back behing my closing shield~
~At the same time I sweep my blade down and a "C" arc (my pov) the intent was to come in behind your over extending
thrusted arm at about the bicep. Hoping that even if you were to pull back I'd still catch your arm before the wrist
and sever it rendering you weaponless~
Clean post.
( 8 )
Joe MacBain
(20:17:09 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: You had started to move right from the off and I could see Your shield move before it even hit
thinking I was about to get a counter here so I lunge up off My knee to gain as much hieght as possible to try and catch
the inside of Your blade with My own at the start of the arc and let the outside edge of My steel take Your balde
Hopes to be up now and on the inside of Your steel as I bash My right arm off to My right to try and just bully Your blade
off to My right and in the same motion slash My right short sword downward to try and cut into Your innner bicep for the
bracheal artery
This works ok....
Clean, push across and chop....
( 9 )
Final Round
Thanatos
(20:21:30 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As my sword was coming down upon your arm, and connects with your own steel. You were
inside my own steel but moving your steel down does nothing but free my blade from your own.~
~Quickly I step in with my left foot, pulling my shield back to my left side as I hoped to once again be leading with my
left shoulder. At the same time I took that step forward with my left foot I shot my right held blade up and back to my
right from its left side position. I arced the hilt high and the tip down, intending to come behind the face of your
shield and over its highest edge trying to slice a clean path across your throat from your right to left~
He was on the inside of your blade from His POV, not yours....He has bullied your right arm across body even further after your initial attacks and then cut down at you arm wich is now across the front of your body, I think you got mixed up as to the positioning of both your weapon and His......I see this downwards chop taking it's target as intended because you did nothing to defend it.....given the target, I would say the fight is over here with your bicep pretty much severed and bleeding a lot.
Joe MacBain
(20:26:54 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: I had Your arm across Your body and no way in hell was a Warrior letting that go as I could see
Your right shoulder tense up I pushed in with My leading left foot and lift My shield up in a forward press to try and
pin Your sword across Your Own shield with My shield before You could complete the move of the backhand slash, the shield
I hope to be up past My chin even if I miss and just shunt You
with that I was moving on the ball of My left foot to push My right shoulder forth and try and get My right shoulder
in line with the right side of Your shield (My pov) to be able to get My blade behind the face of your left shield and
thrust My right held blade up in a close diagonal from My right hip and drive the tip upwards and into Your left arm pit
FINAL DEFENSE
Thanatos
(20:30:40 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As I had stepped in with my left foot and brought my shield back to my left side the
instant I saw you sword coming up towards my left from your right, I pulled my shield in tight to my left side and back
hoping to catch the point of your blade agaisnt the face of my shield. I jerked my right arm back to my right hard just
trying to get it free and to my right as I stepped back a pace ending the spar. Panting slight after trying to out muscle
such a large man I chuckled~ I do believe you got me a few rounds back old friend
================================
Result:
Winner by disabling blow: Joe....+2 league points and moves to 3rd round.
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Comments:
A pretty good fight....only thing was a couple of positioning mixups, one of which cause a fight ending blow to land.
Well fought to both Men.
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ANy comments, feel free
My thanks
Erus
Time: 7:15 E.S.T.
Place of spar: Stadium of Spectacles..GRP
Fighters: -=Thanatos=- vs Joe MacBain
Date: 3-25-2006
5 rounds, 8 mins, prodigy rules, mock killing blows
Judge: Erus to judge
Scribe: Tourney Scribe2
Weapons and Stance
Thanatos
(19:20:36 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~My eyes slowly scanned the pit, and from beneath my Y slot helm I measured up my
opponent. My 6'4" 247lb frame moved agily across the sands until I was about center of the pit. With my left hand I
pulled from my shoulder a simple 32" round shield. Slipping my hand through the leather hoop, I grasped firmly the
wooden handle and positioned the shield so that its uppermost, iron banded edge would come just over my left shoulder
protecting from that point down past my left hip. I angled the shield so that its 6" centerboss was facing directly
towards you. My left shoulder presented to you as I lead with that foot, and kept my right for a 1/2 pace back with
a slight bend in my knees. My right hand reached over to my left hip and removed my 24" short sword from its sheath.
I placed the pommel of my sword just infront of my right hip, and angled the blade up along the right side of my shield
(my pov) so that its point was sticking out 3 inches about the 2 O'clock position of my shield.(my pov) The only other
noticable weapon I carried was a 30" saber which was strapped over my back, the hilt jutting above my left shoulder
and its tip just outside my right hip.~
Y slot helm
32" round on left
24" short in right
30" saber on back
6'4", 247lbs
Joe McBain
(19:29:04 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ entrance ]
greeted by the sound of cheering crowds as they come through the gates
says to -=Thanatos=-: standing at an even 7'2" and 340lbs of Torv farmer as I moved into the pit and looked You over
like a bosk on the auction rack...I clipped My Y visor helm on secure and snug....I moved My left foot forward so that
My left side leads on to You and the right foot a half pace trailed with the foot pointing out for balance bending
the knees slightly....the left arm had the standard 36inch round shield of plate wood and metal boss, steel edge binding
with rivots....I held it secure in the left hand by the handle so I could move it quicker than being strapped on..
.pulled close at about 6 inches from My left side and the face flat towards You, the upper rim at chin hieght...the right
hand draw out a 22 inch gladius for speed fighting to start off with...the blade was double edged and the acorn pommel
base...held firm but loose enough of a grip, the pommel was close to My right hip with the blade coming up on a 45
diagonal so the tip would show at the right side of My shield (My pov) to be looking at You...I had also a long sword of
the North on My back, strapped over with the hilt loop off for a fast grab, the hilt comes over My right shoulder ....
a quick grind of the balls of My feet in the sand as I set the gap between Us at 4 paces and nod that I am ready to play- [/color]
Y slot helm
36" round in left
22" short in right
Long on back
7'2", 340lbs
Distance 12 feet
Round 1
Thanatos
(19:35:00 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~I watched the large Torvie man as he moved through the sands. It had been a long time
since our paths had last crossed, and as positioned yourself in an opposing postion. Your left shoulder to my left shoulder,
I had begun to close the distance to a mere 2 feet still keeping us in identical stance/position~
~The second I took my final step I shot my left held shield up and out towards yours, by raising my left fist to the
height of my shoulder and towards you slightly. Intending to have my shield block your own by catching your centerboss
against my shield's own centerboss, as I stepped forward with my right foot, trying to come behind your leading left foot.
As I moved my right foot forward I shot my right held blade forward and in towards my left hoping to clear your shield's
left rim (your pov) and pierce the point of my blade in to your left kidney~
Closing to 2 feet
Not sure if you are trying to lift His shield or pin it....am assuming your fist is going to your left shoulder, in which case it would obscure your vision, the strike attempt is clean, though the intent of your shield movement is unclear.
( 10 )
Joe MacBain
(19:41:56 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: I watched You come in at a regular pace and began to shift on the balls of My feet looking for the
tactic, Your shield punched out to seem to try and catch Me and as soon as You did I was on the move as I let the shields
clash and twits on the ball of My leading left foot to turn My right shoulder forward in a more open twist come side step
but leave My shield there as it was not strapped on the arm but keep the grip on the handle, seeing You come around and
thrust Your sword at Me I had I hoped opened enough gap to now pull My shield back to Me to try and also catch Your blade
on the left edge (My pov) and push Your blade to My left some
I then drove forward on the ball of My left foot to try and drive Your shield back in the locked position You had made so
I could bring My right sword arm froward and clear of the shields trying to go over the top of them both towrads Your
right shoulder in the hooking over action so that I may be able to swiftly slash My right blade back to My right and drag
the edge across Yoru throat as I pulled My right blade back out to My right side
This works
Going over the shield and slashing the throat area...good move because He is somewhat unsighted and also using height to advantage.
( 10 )
Round 2
Thanatos
(19:46:47 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~With my shield up high, and my right side leading slightly due to my advance with that
foot, as you drove forward I was knocked slightly off balance by your larger size. My right foot steps back as I fall upon
that knee in order to maintain some facsmile of balance. Your sword rings off the upper band of my shield as I continue to
drive it high in my defense~
~With my sword off to my right after dropping to my knee and my view up pretty much blocked by my shield I strike towards
the only thing I can see. Quickly I thrust the blade up and to my left aiming the point of the blade to the inside of
your left thigh just below your groin. Intending to slice open your femoral artery~
This works...
He has pushed forwards on His left....so I would see your strike more at the outside of His left leg, rather than the inside given the position of you both. -1
( 9 )
Joe MacBain
(19:52:56 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: I could see You drop to the knee and I was an vetran Torv and know the hit zones, I knew that My
legs would be the target and I did not even think about it You get driven back and I assume the shields are now free...
I ripped My left arm downwards so the lower rim would cover the knees and hope You had not gone for a ankle shot, I was
rewarded with the feel of steel on wood and that pressure I knew so well as Your blade dug in the face of My lowered
shield
You are down and I press home the advantage being the bigger Man in this fight as You could not see because of Yoru Own
shield I shifted quickly to My right a half pace at the same time lifting back My right held short sword that You blocked
off the rim so I think is back on My right side anyway and drove the blade down with a vicious intent leaning very
slightly over so I come over the top of Your own shield at the last second in an ambush stroke and try to drive the blade
tip down into the left side of Your neck, come shoulder area to try and enter Your chest cavity, with gravity and power
on My side
Clean
Clean
( 10 )
Round 3
Thanatos
(19:59:18 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As all I could see was your legs, I obviously noticed the instant they began to tense
and move. As You began your move to my left, I pushed off with my right foot towards my right and forward. At the same time
I pulled my shield tight to my left shoulder, bringing my left fist tight to the left of my chest.. As I began to lunge
forward the force of your blade striking against my shields face sends my left foot back slightly~
~Being slightly off balance as I attempted to come behind you once more, the strike from your sword to my shield causing me
to pivot slightly to my left, which I would've done once balanced, but I knew now I needed to take the shot you presented.
Quickly I whipped my sword up in a counter clockwise arc (my pov) I swept the blade fast and high towards the back of
your neck before my body came to a stop with, unfortunately my right side leading instead of being squared~
This is a little on the adventurous side...He is a big guy coming over and down a bit quicker than you will move off the ground to the right....I see the sword strike coming lower as you lower the shield then pull your body to the right with your right foot...this would leave your left leg trailing that extra poofteenth of a second needed for His sword to catch the outer of your upper left leg IMO -1
Attack is ok
( 8 )
Joe MacBain
(20:04:36 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: That was the money shot and I flet You drive up off the foot as the pressure hit My blade I was
already moving as soon as You did and twist on the ball of Myleft foot to send My right shoulder back and come down hard
on the right knee Myslef as I started to square up and hope the time it took for You come up and swing was enough toi get
down and blow You sword strike at t what would be now the side of My helm
as soon as I saw Your blade going over and Your open right side presented I just thrust My right held upward in a rapid
close quarter thrust to send the tip up at Your lower right rib cage, aimed for the soft flank just below the ribs as I
try and push the blade in and up on a diagonal again trying to get My blade insisde Your chest cavity
I would think your right shoulder would need to be coming forwards if you pivotted on the left...I may not be getting what you mean here, but I see the pivot as a L/R error....-1....the drop to the knee would then drop you away from the strike as it happened but not completely fast enough so as you said, a grazing ding to the helmet causing you a headache later.
Clean
( 9 )
Round 4
Thanatos
(20:10:58 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As I came to a stop with my right side leading and my right sword high, I watched as
if in slow motion you sink to your knee. We were both tested fighters and I knew the obvious shot you'd take.. Instantly
I did two things I shot my shield straight my right, hoping that I could get its right banded edge to slam against your
blade and knock it off course slightly to my right. Possibly accepting a glancing slash to my ribs but avoiding the
pentrating thrust. I also took a half step back with my right foot, pulling my right side back behing my closing shield~
~At the same time I sweep my blade down and a "C" arc (my pov) the intent was to come in behind your over extending
thrusted arm at about the bicep. Hoping that even if you were to pull back I'd still catch your arm before the wrist
and sever it rendering you weaponless~
Clean post.
( 8 )
Joe MacBain
(20:17:09 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: You had started to move right from the off and I could see Your shield move before it even hit
thinking I was about to get a counter here so I lunge up off My knee to gain as much hieght as possible to try and catch
the inside of Your blade with My own at the start of the arc and let the outside edge of My steel take Your balde
Hopes to be up now and on the inside of Your steel as I bash My right arm off to My right to try and just bully Your blade
off to My right and in the same motion slash My right short sword downward to try and cut into Your innner bicep for the
bracheal artery
This works ok....
Clean, push across and chop....
( 9 )
Final Round
Thanatos
(20:21:30 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As my sword was coming down upon your arm, and connects with your own steel. You were
inside my own steel but moving your steel down does nothing but free my blade from your own.~
~Quickly I step in with my left foot, pulling my shield back to my left side as I hoped to once again be leading with my
left shoulder. At the same time I took that step forward with my left foot I shot my right held blade up and back to my
right from its left side position. I arced the hilt high and the tip down, intending to come behind the face of your
shield and over its highest edge trying to slice a clean path across your throat from your right to left~
He was on the inside of your blade from His POV, not yours....He has bullied your right arm across body even further after your initial attacks and then cut down at you arm wich is now across the front of your body, I think you got mixed up as to the positioning of both your weapon and His......I see this downwards chop taking it's target as intended because you did nothing to defend it.....given the target, I would say the fight is over here with your bicep pretty much severed and bleeding a lot.
Joe MacBain
(20:26:54 )
Joe MacBain
Companion of Lady Nyah
JARL OF HULNETH GRP
HOUSE OF DESPOILER
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to -=Thanatos=-: I had Your arm across Your body and no way in hell was a Warrior letting that go as I could see
Your right shoulder tense up I pushed in with My leading left foot and lift My shield up in a forward press to try and
pin Your sword across Your Own shield with My shield before You could complete the move of the backhand slash, the shield
I hope to be up past My chin even if I miss and just shunt You
with that I was moving on the ball of My left foot to push My right shoulder forth and try and get My right shoulder
in line with the right side of Your shield (My pov) to be able to get My blade behind the face of your left shield and
thrust My right held blade up in a close diagonal from My right hip and drive the tip upwards and into Your left arm pit
FINAL DEFENSE
Thanatos
(20:30:40 )
-=Thanatos=-
[ sands ]
assailed by the cheering crowds as they fight in the sands
says to Joe MacBain Companion of: ~As I had stepped in with my left foot and brought my shield back to my left side the
instant I saw you sword coming up towards my left from your right, I pulled my shield in tight to my left side and back
hoping to catch the point of your blade agaisnt the face of my shield. I jerked my right arm back to my right hard just
trying to get it free and to my right as I stepped back a pace ending the spar. Panting slight after trying to out muscle
such a large man I chuckled~ I do believe you got me a few rounds back old friend
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Result:
Winner by disabling blow: Joe....+2 league points and moves to 3rd round.
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Comments:
A pretty good fight....only thing was a couple of positioning mixups, one of which cause a fight ending blow to land.
Well fought to both Men.
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ANy comments, feel free
My thanks
Erus
