Battlefield Park Squire Invitational

[Shadowlord]

I'm planning to hold a tournament to decide Battlefield Park's squire, a position which has been vacant for some time!

I decided to make it an invite-only contest, but I believe I have selected a good mix of relatively new, lower-ranked, and/or promising duelers. In that vein, I chose from only those ranked Master at Arms or lower who have especially caught my attention in the rings or with whom I've had prior association. I'd have liked to invite more, but at my age I like to keep these things manageable.

When I hold the tournament is flexible according to the needs of the invitees, but I'd like to set a tentative date and time of Sunday, July 20th, at 8:30 PM RhyDin time. Should any invitee who wishes to attend be unable to make that time, contact me and we'll see what we can work out! One other stipulation: if any of those invited bear an abiding fear of the spirits of the dead, you might want to recuse yourself. The Park is quite haunted.

The plan is to hold a single-elimination tournament, with each participant dueling at the rank they hold in the Arena. I will determine the seeding completely randomly on the night of the tournament, just before it begins.

The list of invitees is as follows:

Kyra Jessup
Maximus Shimmer-Scale
Grace Frigg
Saieniel Dúeth
Elaine Aqua
Pearl Fand
Velen
Charlie Nine
Aristotle Kruger The Anvil Allen
The shapechanger known as 'Bob'
Dust Cameron
Clarice Queen

I realize the last invitee on that list, Clarice, has not been with us for some time. I wish to extend the invitation nevertheless, to honor her memory.

You are welcome to post your acceptance (or not) here, or contact me privately. That's all for now!

~Shadow

[Winter Pearl]

Shadow,

I thank you for and accept your invitation. I am well acquainted with the spectral residents of the armory.

Pearl Fand

[Maximus Shimmer-scale]

I shall attend.

Maximus Shimmers-Scale

[Kruger]

The Anvil will be there! No bells though, just a whole lot of smack down!

[Saieniel]

I shall.

Saieniel Dúeth

[Awkward]

Thank you for the invite! I will be there.

- Grace

[Morgan le Fay]

Good luck to all who take part. Shadow is a good man and exceptional duelist. Being his squire should prove educational and fruitful.

[Charlie Nine]

Invitation accepted.

Thanks.

-Charlie Nine

[Shadowlord]

I've realized that the night I planned this would conflict with the Diamond Quest, so I'm going to push this back to Sunday, July 20th at 8:30 RhyDin time. Anyone who's already accepted, contact me if there's a problem!

[Dust Cameron]

I would be honored to join this invitational.

Dust

[DemiBob]

Sadly, I will have to decline. I'm forbidden from serving under anyone as part of my 'contract' (eye roll) with my 'boss' (extra eye roll).

I'll try to be there, though! Someone else has to bring the pizza this time.

[Velen Ilnaren]

I gladly accept this invitation.

Velen

[Shadowlord]

With Bob having to decline, I decided that RhyDin's cyborg rabbit population was woefully underrepresented in this tournament, so I extended an invitation to Rikkity R. Robo-Rabbit, which he (it?) accepted! Here's an updated list of those who have been confirmed (publicly or privately) for attendance:

Maximus Shimmer-Scale
Grace Frigg
Saieniel Dúeth
Elaine Aqua
Pearl Fand
Velen
Kruger Allen
Dust Cameron
Rikkity R. Robo-Rabbit

[Kruger]

Good luck to all who take part. Shadow is a good man and exceptional duelist. Being his squire should prove educational and fruitful.

Wait... What? Educational and Fruitful. Are we talking about having kids here or maybe sending The Anvil back to school?

[Shadowlord]

I have an addition to the tournament! Izumi Takamine has quite impressed me with her fighting skill and general demeanor, and has agreed to compete. I do not anticipate any further roster changes at this time.

~Shadow