Challenge for New Haven.

[Fourth]

Sadly, rescinding my previous challenge seemed to the best for every party involved. Thus, I sit at a crossroads, so to speak. I am left with a grant that gives me the right to challenge before I gain the two required wins to make the rank of Warlord within the Arena. While I personally disdain the use of grants, I feel as if I would be insulting the fine man who bestowed such an opportunity upon me if I did not put it to active use.

Mr. Thrash, this message concerns matters of this nature. As you are the pinnacle of the current dueling scene and I am a rising star within the ranks, I feel as if we should meet in honorable, fair and reasonable conflict. I like to think of myself as an elite fighter and I would enjoy, incredibly so, the chance to test my skill against an established figure in a fight with a worthy prize at stake. I am extending to you, should you be so inclined, an invitation to open negotiations pertaining to a time, venue, official and date through which we can engage in this most interesting meeting.

Sincerely yours,
Melanie.

[Andrea Anderson]

This challenge is valid and may proceed.

[Jake]

((Abbreviated answer...for now.))

Sure. Bring it on.

I'll be in contact.

[Jake]

I have lined up Rena to call.

[DUEL Rena]

First Madness grant was used tonight. Mel, receiving one from Aurast, challenged Jake. There was a crowd there to watch this, even the Overlady.

The Baron dueled under a banner that was blood red. His ladies of honor were Jaycy Ashleana and Taneth Mercer. His second was Napoleon the Bravehearted.

The challenger dueled under a flag colored blue and white with four four-pointed stars. Her lady of honor was Terry King and her second was Clarice Queen in absentia.

The Baron chose a best of three format.

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NewHaven1 1  Mel goes to block but finds Jake has moved  (fss/cp) 1-0 Jake
NewHaven1 2  Mel braces and takes a hit low (lc/sh) 2-0 Jake
NewHaven1 3  They both dance (fss x2)
NewHaven1 4  Mel is on board but a trade also means Jake scores (th x2) 3-1 Jake.
NewHaven1 5  Mel blocks low...too bad Jake went high (hc/fcp) 4-1 Jake
NewHaven1 6  A break in the action as he parries while she braces (fcp/sh)
NewHaven1 7  Jake tries to finish it but Mel denies him the point (th/fcp) 4-2 Jake
NewHaven1 8  Mel drops...into the path of Jake's blade (lc/dk)
(Jake def Fourth, 5-2 in 8 to take the first match))

NewHaven2 1   They meet low  (lc x2)
NewHaven2 2  Mel reverses but Jake is quicker to the point (th/hc) 1-0 Jake
NewHaven2 3  Gren was wondering if you both forgot about him (hc/lc) 2-1 Jake
NewHaven2 4  Drink again Gren::grinning::They reversed (lc/hc) 3-2 Jake
NewHaven2 5  A break in the action as he braces and she dances away (sh/fss)
NewHaven2 6  First tie of the night as Jake got denied again (th/flp) 3 all
NewHaven2 7  Jake hits low while Mel swings high. Drink up Gren (lc/hc) 4 all
NewHaven2 8   We have more dancing  (fss x2)
NewHaven2 9  Mel once again swings low but Jake took the high road (hc/cp)
((Jake def Fourth 5-4 in 9 to take the second duel))

Jake retains the barony and remains loyal to the Overlady. Congrats to Jake and well dueled, Mel.