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Melee at the Twins

Summary:	The tourney at the Twins closes with a melee.
Date:	May 24, 2012
Related Logs:	Tourney at the Twins

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Tourney Grounds
Grass and horses! Lots of knights!
May 24, 289

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Once again, the weather has broken over the Twins in time for competition. The tourney grounds have been freshly decorated, and Lord Walder Frey — that's the Lord of the Crossings, not one of the innumerable Walder Freys about — sits on his raised platform of hostly honor looking incredibly bored by proceedings. Or just annoyed at the glowing enthusiasm of his young wife, Lady Alyssa.

A herald steps up, a familiar sight by this time at the tourney. "Lord Edmure Tully, heir to House Tully and future Lord Paramount of the Riverlands," he introduces in a loud, booming voice. Edmure is a slighter figure, still in his lanky teen years, but his chest is full to bursting as he steps forward. Tully pride, he overfloweth with it. "On behalf of House Tully," he calls out, "I welcome the combatants to the field today. Fight with honor, sers." Presumably any worthy enough non-sers to take the field can just fight however they want.

The Freys have three offerings in today's competition. Ryman Frey has likely already had a drink or two, from how flush he's looking. Hosteen is a bull of a man, the most intimidating the family has to offer. And there's one of the many, many Walders at hand, too.

The giant Groves knight casts a long shadow in his purple and green livery as he takes the field, a large hammer hanging in his grip as he looks over the crowd gathered to take part in the melee. Tommas shifts in place, lazily swinging the hammer as he waits for the event to begin, a blue ribbon that has been tied through his maile flutters as he moves.

Alek has his own armor back, ransomed likely for a price that paid penalty for his general dickishness of character, but he still wears Tordane colors where he steps to take the field. Wrapped around his sword's hilt is the same favor that was displayed in the jousts. Really, it is all the same except this time he feels comfortable enough to be taking long sips from his flask as he eyes Tommas with some amount of humor showing in his eyes.

Rutger represents House Nayland in his fine armor and tourney checkered tabard. Sword drawn and shield ready Rutger offers a salute towards the crowd, his favor hanging from his blade. A smile behind his face mask. "Ser Ryman!" he calls Challenge? probably not, but Rutger plans to square off. in this mess.

Hardwicke is a quiet presence on the field, as always. He wears the same pink ribboned favor as he did during the jousts; hopefully it brings him similar luck as before.

Aleister has taken to the field for the first time in this tournament and he's clearly sporting the colors of House Charlton, for the sigil is displayed rather prominently on the breastplate of his armor. Holding his massive mace in his hands, there's a simply flit of his attention around before he's looking towards his Cousin and giving a nod, "Fight well, Cousin." Then, he's simply picking his target and waiting for things to begin.

Kamron has foregone his shield for the melee, working his left arm as he takes to the field. Evidently his shoulder was wrenched badly enough to make keeping his shield up difficult, but not badly enough to keep him from participating. Instead, he carries his blunted axe in both hands, his armor ransomed back and plated about his frame. That mystery favor is wrapped about his right arm once more. He keeps quiet as Edmure speaks, and then raises his axe in salute. His helmeted head turns toward the Freys, and he shrugs his shoulders helplessly to the knights nearest him, "I really can't resist…"

Having made his way out onto the field for this event, Martyn does the same punching his shoulder move as those who has fought with him might remember. He glances over at Kamron for a few moments, unable to hold back a bit of a grin, "How did I already know that, cousin…" he offers, as he waits for the happenings to begin.

Not needing to tend to his steed for the grand melee, Kell was able to spend more time surveying the field, well, the fighters that are participating at least. One manages to catch his eye, who he recalls while on the Iron Island. Lord Aleister is who the newly sworn Terrick Knight will be angling for once the melee begins. Over his full chainmail is a Terrick surcoat while the Banefort colored ribbons tied at his wrist has been transferred to the blade he will be using for this somewhat mock battle.

A man belonging to no house, Ser Benedict Lawson takes the field in his maile armor and with his greatsword at his hip. He draws it free as Lord Edmure makes his announcement, opting to dip his coiffed head in a nod rather than lift his blade. If the hedge knight carries any favor, it's not visible.

Daerd, a man that probably matches most of the rest on the field in height and size stands upon the field with Nayland Surcoat over his armor. He takes to the field of combat with a half-and-a-half sword which he grips with two hands. The blade was held with the point toward the middle of the chest of which ever opponent he would go after. He seems to pick his target fairly early on as he sees the man whom many talk about as being a swords man, head and shoulder above the rest. Alek.

Artur was here for once, willing to drag his way out of his bed and put on armor for this melee. He put on his breastplate, the cloak of the Terrick's on his back, greatsword in hand, a massive two hander sort of deal because that's how the old man rolls, and he strides forth onto the battlefield. The man's movements are reserved, but then he is older, so he'll have to fight inventively and intuitively to beat the youngins.

Justin isn't here to compete today. He's dressed nicely in some of his finer clothes, a blue-violet tunic with black surcoat as he makes his way up into the stands to find a place to sit and watch the melee that is about to resume. His pale grey eyes seek out certain persons to see whom he might join to observe.

Another Charlton Knight to take the field for the first time in this tournament is Saethwyr. Not surprisingly, he wears the colours of the House, and the sigil is also displayed. Adjusting the shield on his right arm, he looks over to his cousin before giving a nod and a quick smile. "And you as well, Cousin," he returns, his dark eyes showing a sparkle to them. He turns his attention then to the others on the field and settles on a likely target for his first attack — Alek. Only time will tell how things will turn out, after all.

Yet another hedge knight shows up on the field, Ser Farrell Keane glancing about the rest of the finely appointed fighters as he draws his tourney blade. Taking note of his only other /colleague/ taking aim at him, Farrell gives a grin from beneath his helmet and rushes for the man in kind, blade seeking out an opening and lashing out at it.

Always followed by her Septa and maid, Katrin has also taken a seat in the stands, leaning across to speak with her Septa in a quiet voice. "This will certainly be the most… brutal of the events, will it not, Septa Mira?" she asks. "Perhaps you should forgo it." But the old lady is hanging in there.

Edmure waits to let the grandness of his words sink in for a moment, because everyone will need some time to appreciate them. Then he continues in the same grand manner. "Fight with honor, but also with skill. Only one man shall be able to claim the final prize." Then, lifting his voice further, he declares, "Let the melee commence!"

Where Saethwyr's attention settles on Alek, it earns his in turn. A smile draws crooked on his lips in a flash before he closes the little flappy thing on his helm. Taking and drawing his sword in one smooth, practiced motion, he gestures.

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Kamron with Sword & Shield but Kamron DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Kamron with Bludgeon & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield but Artur DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Kell with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield but Alek DODGES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Ryman with Sword & Shield but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword - Light wound to Right Leg (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kamron attacks Walder with Polearm - Critical wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Alek with Greatsword but Alek DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Artur with Polearm but Artur DODGES!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Kamron grins over at Martyn again, "Just stay around the edges and have some fun. I'll see if I can draw their attention." And draw the Frey's attention Kamron does. He comes in quickly, not running but advancing steadily, and bulls straight into a pair of the Freys. He raises his axe to catch Walder's blade in the midst of its haft, grunts as Hosteen slams him backward a step with a blow to his breastplate, and wheezes, "Hello again." Sliding off the block, he attempts to shove Walder's sword aside and thrusts to top of his blunted axe toward the Frey's throat, attempting to drive him back and gain himself and Martyn a little room.

Even with three opponents on him, Alek manages to avoid two of the three swings of weapons, only getting caught by Hardwicke's as his own weapon makes contact with Saethwyr's abdomen. There is a laugh at the wound, though a flinch likely under his helm, and he calls, "Three on one is just how I like it with your mothers."

Ah, a Mallister on the field? The Freys always love that. Walder and Hosteen both center their attention on Kamron, though neither of their blows manage to land quite right: Hosteen's glances off Kamron's breastplate, and Walder's is too slow to even land at all. Slow enough, in fact, for Kamron to get quite the blow to Walder's neck.

Kell's attack catches Aleister off guard, sending his attack upon Artur off to the side, thus causing it to miss. As a result, the Charlton knight simply turns towards the Terrick Knight and tips his head in his direction before lashing out at his new target.

There is a clang of metal on metal as the melee begin, and one such clanging weapon belongs to Benedict Lawson. He swings his blade at Ser Farrell, and manages a modest strike against the other knight's abdomen. Farrell does just as well, his own weapon smacking against Benedict's chest and managing a good cut, beneath the maile.

The clash of steel and the banging of sword and shield. The melee has begun! Rutger launches towards One Frey before spinning to Another. A Nayland helping A Mallister? This is new

So with Edmure's declaration, the battled begins. The sounds of metal ringing out as sword and steel clamor deafeningly within the tourney field. Tommas misses his first blow wildly as Kell storms towards Aleister, then catches Farrell's attack on Benedict out of the corner of his eye. Acting more on instinct than thought, the Groves man turns and moves towards the hedge knight to see if he can't score a blow of his own.

It is perhaps inevitable that Hardwicke would find Alek on the shield. Groping fiancees is, after all, much worse than any house rivalries. He manages a sound blow to the Tordane sworn's chest, his expression grim. He does not rise to Alek's bait.

The opponents are chosen and Artur picks a Ryman to go after, except Alerister tries to jab a polearm up both of their necks, and a good soldier knows, move out of the way of the polearm and take them out first. Sure enough he does, moving away from both and then turning his attention on Aleister, seeking to ruin a hand.

Ryman Frey, meanwhile, has sought out the one noble Terrick on the field, but their blows dance for the moment as neither of them quite land.

As luck would have it, even if his own swing was dodged by Alek, the movement at the end probably shifted him out of Inigo's sword. It was a miss, but not one that Daerd was soon to forget. Instead he shifts his stance again, rotating about to turn toward his attacker - Inigo. "Missed!" He calls to the man, his mouth curving into a tight smile as he advances toward Inigo. Daerd's attacks now turning to the tall, lean man.

And where there's a Mallister, there's another one. Martyn moves to strike at Hosteen as he sees more than one Frey heading for his cousin. Hitting the man, he mutters something under his breath, before he steps a little to the side, to make sure he doesn't collide with anyone. Taking another swing at Hosteen now.

Once the call to commence is given, Kell rushes into the melee with everyone else. It's obvious that he will be avoiding those wearing colors that are of his House or friendly to him, as his first target is already determined. He manages to duck and weave through other combatants in this crazy event, sidestepping a rather nasty blow from a large brute of a knight but only a glance is given to Tommas as the Terrick Knight continues on at Aleister.

"Lord Charlton!" Kell calls out as he swings his blade for the first strike at Aleister, hitting the man with somewhat of a glancing blow but hard enough to be felt. "You may not remember me but we met on the Iron Island. And you took what was mine." That is the only explanation given to the Lord, the Terrick Knight assuming that it is enough as he begins the dance with his opponent.

Farrell attempts to use his speed and his lighter weapon to get in a shot at Benedict, and he partially succeeds - dealing the larger blow to the man's abdomen although he cannot entirely escape the counter-attack. Farrell grunts as he blow hits his maile, likely to feel that later. Farrell moves in to make another blow on his primary attack, eyes widening as he tries to step on the opposite side of Benedict as Tommas arrives. "Aye, I see how it is! Pick on the poor ol' man!"

Justin has taken a seat near to Lady Roslyn though Lady Katrin is perhaps not far either. The young Terrick's attention however is upon the field. He lifts up his hands to shout, "Get him, Ser Kamron! Go, Ser Kell!" Of course the fighters probably can't pick out his encouragements from the rest of the crowd and have their attention upon the men they fight. Nonetheless, Justin gives his support as he watches the melee fray, eagerly.

Seated on the benches, Lady Cherise smooths a hand over the red silk shawl coating her crown as a head dress. Beside her are those with close relations of House Charlton both siblings and wards as while observing the battles taking place on the field. Whether their strikes were true or not, the ladies of Charlton still offered a round of applause after the first round of attacks.

There is perhaps a small smile that plays at Roslyn's lips at the shouts that ring out from her companion, but the lady only sweeps the field to find her own preferred combatant. It is Rutger that she finds, of course, but she only nods towards him, even if he is likely to miss it during the fighting. "What of your family's champion for the tourney? Ser Hardwicke?"

And seated on Roslyn's other wide is Lady Rosanna Groves, naturally. Because they are tourney bffs. She watches with close, wide-eyed interest as the melee collides in a clang of steel, distracted from making her greetings to Justin as he approaches.

Like usual, Ser Inigo Vance is dressed and outfitted to precision. Everything is in its right place and polished up or free from dirt as applicable with little bits of engraving or embroidery to class it up here and there…although there are signs of use under all the care. He's dressed in his House colors, predominantly green with black and white, and looks every bit the knight you'd hear about in poem and tale. Although as the melee begins, his first foray is anything but the stuff of song as he misses. "Hardly anything to hit," he replies to Daerd's call.

Justin laughs, "Ser Hardwicke hardly needs encouragement, Lady Roslyn. I have faith he's going to lay more than one man down." But just to be sure, he raises his light baritone to shout for that man also, "Leave some pieces for the others, Ser Hardwicke!" Ah hell, he's young and may as well enjoy something at the tourney. He's not going to shout like a peasant through the whole melee. Having gotten it out of his system, Justin produces a metal goblet as he's brought himself a wine skin. He lifts his eyes to where Roslyn is seated to see if she has anything to drink, then notices Lady Rosanna, to whom he inclines his head, "I thought to see your brother competing in the melee, Lady Rosanna."

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Kamron with Bludgeon & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Kamron with Sword & Shield but Kamron DODGES!

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Farrell with Bludgeon - ARMOR on Left Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon but Tommas DODGES!

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Kamron attacks Walder with Polearm - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword but Inigo DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Light wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Aleister with Greatsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword but Saethwyr DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm but Kell DODGES!

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Alek has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Alek spends a luck point to keep fighting!

"I much prefer betting on the melees," Kittridge Groves informs Justin as he steps up the bleachers in a timely fashion to take a seat beside his sister. "Just had to get my wagers laid before we began. COME ON TOMMAS!" he shouts through cupped hands as he turns to watch the field.

Well, someone has to be attacked back, it might as well be him of those who chose to attack Alek. Not that he's necessarily a fan of that theory as he ends up taking a hit from the greatsword belonging to the other man. It's no small amount of force behind the strike, he finds, but at least armor serves it's purpose. Mostly. It knocks the wind out of him, and he's forced back a step and to one knee. It takes him a moment to get his breath back, his dark gaze settling on his arm behind the shield and the favour worn there. A piece of it escapes to flutter to one side of the shield. Right. He's not stubborn for nothing, after all. Shifting his weight, Saethwyr pushes himself back to his feet, and then he resettles on his target once more. Maybe luck will favour him better this time. Perhaps it's fate, or maybe a bit of luck — but either way, he throws himself back into the fight and still keeps his sights on Alek.

Well, now, this is awkward, seems to be what reflects in Roslyn's expression as her gaze catches on Kittridge. Her lips curve in a polite smile, her fingers fiddling with nervous energy. "And where did you place you bet, ser?" she questions.

Kamron may be a joker in gentle company, but on the battlefield, a wild sort of light enters his eyes. Ducking under a sweep of Ser Walder Frey's sword, Kam rises up into a smashing blow of Ser Hosteen's blunted weapon, taking it right to the spaulder with a clatter of metal. He hisses in a sharp breath of pain, but still manages to switch his two-handed grip on the haft of his practice axe and sweep it around and up toward Ser Walder's stomach, "Nice to see you both again."

This time, Alek is not so lucky in his dodges, and only with two opponents. Both catch him, and he goes down for a moment, but then he is back on his feet, his attack pressed towards Hardwicke this time to find a weakness.

Again, Hosteen and Walder don't manage to quite land blows on the dodgey Kamron. Those slippery Mallisters, you know. Walder takes a blow to his chest from Rutger that has him stumbling a step, too, as well as a lighter knock to his arm from Kamron.

Ryman — totally misses Artur. He is probably drunk.

"Well, let's see about that!" Daerd responds to Ser Inigo Vance, his grip shifting a little and toe turning some as he reaches near the end of his swing against the other knight. Of course he probably over did it as the man dodged his blow and even hit him with an attack of his own. It only dinged off the armor on his right arm rather than going through. But it was enough to make him toss another taunt at him, "Are you sure you can hold that sword, m'lord? I didn't even feel the armor pinch." Of course, as Daerd says that to the man, his mouth pulls into a wide grin - apparently having some fun in the melee.

Aleister doesn't immediately respond to Kell's call, for he's too busy trying to dodge two blows at once. Thankfully, the armor on his chest manages to deflect one and prevent any major injury from the second. Skirting a glance in the direction of Artur, he cants his head a touch to the side as he offers, "I'll deal with you in a moment." Then, he's looking back to Kell, just as he prepares another swing of his massive mace at the other Knight's head, "Can't say I remember you. Which means your really no one of note."

Tiaryn is a little late, but she's made her way to watch the event, quite curious to see what happens and who wins. She arrives and makes her way through, her guard and maid in tow. She pauses to watch as she realizes there's already action happening. "Oh, I'm late," she says, seemingly only just now aware of it.

The Groves Giant sidesteps Lorcan's swing of his bludgeon, while his own swings lightly off of Farrel's arm. Turning Tommas sights his new assailant and readies his swing with a slash of a grin.

And like that Rutger turns amongst the Freys fighting and continues to swing. So far so good, and with the other Mallister in, Rutger is focused else.

A few soft gasps come from the Charlton ladies and wards as the clamor of weapons clash. Cherise whispers quietly to her group as the fights wage on.

"This is what I get for tryin' ta' make my own damn tea!" Lorcan grouses as he trudges onto the brawling field, only to find his comrade getting flanked. "Why do I always have to save you!" Gripping his mace, he aims a sweeping swing at Tommas, and misses spectacularly. But hopefully that gets his attention. Steadying himself, he tries for another to the large man's side.

Ser Farrell and Ser Benedict are evenly matched again, though the hedge-knight darts a glance towards Ser Tommas as the behemoth knight arrives to aid him. But a glance is all he can afford before he must block Farrell's strike. Benedict manages in part, suffering a modest cut to his right arm. His own sword fares no better, achieving only a shallow gash to Farrell's left hand.

With another blow landing on Alek, this time across the blond knight's abdomen, Hardwicke presses in to take what advantage he can find against his ARCH-NEMESIS.

"Solid armor you've got there," Martyn comments as his own attack bounces off Hosteen's armor. "Unless it's the body underneath that's so solid, of course…" The last said in an attempt to get to the Frey mentally, at least. He keeps on attacking for now, maybe third time is the charm after all.

"Oh! I'm sorry, Lord Justin, I didn't see you approach." Rosanna offers him a quick smile, and seems close to responding before Kittridge beats her to it.

Artur was moving around to position himself near Aleister for a blow, the polearm would be annoying to deal with so it made sense, but ryman is still pressing. Thankfully, a well timed miss allows Artur the time to wheel about and strike at Aleister. However, he couldn't keep fighting both opponents and while Aleister was harassing, Tyman was fighting, so Tyman it is. "You're pretty good. I don't think we've met, Artur Terrick." No reason they can't talk a bit.

Kell is rather wary of the large mace as it looks like it can crush an unwary peasant rather easily, luckily for him he is no peasant. With two hands on his longsword, the Terrick Knight steps forward for the quicker strike as his blade is swifter than the mace, but even though it hits, the armor that Aleister wears is able to deflect it without consequence. A smirk does appear on Kell as he hears Aleister's words, perhaps more amused than angered, "I will help you remember soon enough, Lord Charlton." He does catch a second blade move towards the Charlton Lord, seeing that it is Artur. "Lord Terrick, ware your side, a Frey is loose." The warning is called out to the other man, perhaps as a helpful warning or a hint to let him take on Aleister by himself.

Justin gives a nod in welcome to the other man joining them, "Ser Kittridge, I would bet if I could spare the coin. But it's required elsewhere, presently." As you might expect. There is a flicker of a smile for Rosanna's apology, "Quite all right, Lady." Most of his own attention is for the fighting though Justin does glance to Roslyn before he pours himself some of the red wine.

"You're /LATE/, Bluekite!" yells Farrell as his erstwhile compatriot finally decides to join the melee, though the grin on his face belies any anger. "HARGH!" grunts Farrell as his armor manages to make one blow negligible, but the other lands well enough. His own strike lands quite the same, however, the older hedge knight thankful to only have to deal with one opponent as he once again focuses entirely on Benedict. His swordarm slashes down, attempting to get a blow through to the other man between the swing of his greatsword.

Perched somewhere to the edge of arena, packed in with the retainers is Sofya. Shamelessly cheering like the commoner that she is, a firm line of of focus pinching her features as she watches the combat. "Get him, Ser!" Whether she is cheering for Inigo or Benedict…is anyone's guess.

Maybe Inigo is just quicker than he looks for someone as tall as he is (though like everyone here, dwarfed still in the company of Ser Tommas) as he dodges a swing. "Clearly no one has taught you how to speak to your betters, ser," he taunts Daerd in return. It's not actually as snobby as it could sound, paired with a flash of grin instead of coolness.

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Kamron with Bludgeon & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon - Light wound to Left Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Light wound to Left Leg (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Kamron attacks Hosteen with Polearm - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - ARMOR on Left Leg stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Right Leg (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

Watching the melee participants dance back and forth with their attacks, Katrin watches with wide eyes, gaze riveted on the field. If she even registers that people are around her, she's not paused to do the polite thing and acknowledge them yet.

A twist of sword, and Rutger moves parrying the blow, before his on blade moves to catch and ring hard against Walder's helm. A grin shows on the Nayland's face. His shield slams out ,Hoping to draw Walder out Before his sword follows through.

Making a showing against two opponents is rather difficult, but Alek keeps trying. His armor catches and stops Saethwyr's blow, though Hardwicke's makes an impact on his leg. Even so, he shifts his attention again, towards the younger Charlton knight. "This only proves how little honor Charlton's have. They can never fight a man one-on-one," he says towards the knight.

As Ser Walder turns his attention elsewhere, Kamron shifts his own to the Frey who keeps battering his armor, tossing over a, "Thank you, Ser" to whichever knight did the distracting. And then his head darts back a bit, apparently surprised to see that it's a Nayland. That delay costs him, however, and Ser Hosteen's next blow comes home to smash into his left shoulder again, and beneath his helm, Kamron Mallister goes white as a sheet. There's no blood, but it's evident that the blow hurt him more than it should have. His own riposte is weak and somewhat distracted, absorbed by the other man's armor. Apparently, however, he's still distracting, because he nods off-hand to Martyn, "Now, coz!"

"We'll see about that!" Daerd tosses back in the heat of the moment, still grinning toward the man. He comes in more over top, his sword slicing toward Inigo. His legs shift as the sword is moved, trying to give it more impact with his aggressive style, however it only glances off the other man's chest and his movements opened up his leg before he even made contact. Another hit that made his armor work for all its worth.

"Shall we try this dance again? Or maybe neither of us are dancing quite right." He lets out a chuckle, even as his sword is moving once more. A sweeping stroke upward trying to use his momentum from the previous strike to his advantage.

It is hammer agains bludgeon as Tommas and Lorcan wail upon one another. The giant's blow laying into the hedge knight's arm as the other man's bludgeon strikes his leg. He spares a glance for the assaulted Benedict, but has little time for much more at the moment.

Hosteen, now the only Frey left with his focus still on Kamron, manages to land a stinging blow to the Mallister's chest, although it's not terribly damaging. His own armor manages to block the worst of a similar attack from his opponent, but Martyn's sword clangs heavily against his helm.

Ryman stumbles back from a ringing blow against his chest from Artur, unable to match him.

A thrust of Walder's sword goes nowhere fast in his combat with Rutger; at least his armor absorbs the worst of the blow the Nayland offers him in turn.

A flicker of ribbon which happens to be grey escapes from behind his shield, from where it's tied to his arm behind it. It's both a reminder and a bit of a distraction to Saethwyr, but it's his own fault that he has one to wear since he asked for it. A quick glance is given to that ribbon, and he presses another attack upon Alek, finding it stopped by armor. Settled still with Alek as a target, it would seem that's where his attention will remain. "I've no control over who else chooses to attack you, Ser," Saethwyr offers in his own defense. It's the truth, as well.

Benedict moves to block Farrell's strike again, and though the swords slide across one another, benedict suffers another fine strike to his belly. In return, Ser Lawson only manages a lighter cut across Ser Farrell's chest.

Cherise applauds excitedly for the men representing her house as it would be inappropriate to yell or shout.

Hardwicke manages a solid hit to Alek's leg, though he takes a blow in turn against his chest that has him twisting back. Only to press in once more.

Kell's blade strikes true once more but it seems that his opponent's armor is very well made as it cuts only the heavy platemail and not past it. The next trick is to dodge that huge mace coming at his head and though the Terrick Knight is able to prevent his helm being ironed onto his head, the mace strikes hard against his chest, causing him to back up a couple of steps. For now, Kell remains a bit more cautious, watching Aleister warily but seems eager to continue the fight. No words are spoken this time as he focuses on attacking and not discussion.

"I bet on Ser Tommas, of course," Kittridge replies with a smile, leaning forward to watch more closely, "And on Ser Hosteen being the last Frey standing, and several other rather more complicated wagers." He grins, and shouts again, "Come on, Tom!"

Timing is a good thing, as Martyn's timing now brings his sword in against Hosteen's helm as the Frey attacked Kamron. "Ah, solid skull as well, must be rather thick, that skull of yours," he comments to the Frey, before he moves back a step, then once more swinging for Hosteen.

"You shouldn't be betting at all," Rosanna chides Kittridge. "You'll gamble all your money away."

Artur begins to focus his attention on Ryman, the swords clashing a couple of times but Artur getting in a damaging blow this round, Ryman hitting Artur in his chest armor. No talking is noted though so Artur won't try and instead continues to press against Ryman while no one else is bothering them.

Lorcan makes some sort of rude gesture at Farrell just before Tommas catches his forearm with a bludgeon of his own. Cursing loudly, he switches up his stance to get a bit more personal, and aims to drive the end of his mace into Tommas' middle again. "Eyes on me!" he nearly laughs, "Don't ya' worry about my friend, he'll drive that fella' into th' grass!"

Tia doesn't say anything more, merely standing wherever she's ended up and watching. Her guard might not be happy to be wherever they are but he simply keeps watch, and the maid moves in closer to Tia. Now then, who can she identify on the field. Tia's attention is all on the melee.

Inigo doesn't rise to the first taunt this time, swinging his sword as reply instead. Whereas Daerd swings high, he swings low with the result being that both men hit each other this time, but to little effect. "I would hope you would be more graceful dancing, ser…but likely not."

"I'll buy you a present if I win," Kittridge offers Rosanna in reply, an obvious (and often-used) method of placating her.

"It is common practice, Lady Rosanna—," Roslyn starts to explain, but she stops at such a bribe. Her brow might lift a little in amusement, but she glances between the two and then turns back to Justin. "Who would you have bet on, my lord, if you could spare the coin?"

Farrell grunts once more as his opponent manages a blow, but his is certainly stronger on Benedict's abdomen - the place he got the solid blow before. Farrell keeps his composure, grin fading as he focuses entirely on taking down the opposing Hedge Knight. He attempts to slip on on the other man's flank, swinging his blade in an arc for the man's torso.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Kamron with Bludgeon & Shield but Kamron DODGES!

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Right Leg (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Neck.

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kamron attacks Hosteen with Polearm - Light wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Light wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - ARMOR on Right Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Farrell has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Aleister spends a luck point to keep fighting!

"Well." Rosanna doesn't look completely placated — rather, she looks mollified despite herself. "Fine," she says to Kittridge with a sniff. "But I'll remember you said that."

Justin tastes his wine, eyes glued to the fighting though he spares a quick look to Lady Roslyn at her question, "If I wished to win coin, Ser Hardwicke. Though for show of support, probably Ser Kell, Ser Kamron and my Great uncle Artur, of course." After a brief pause to watch, Justin adds, "I really haven't seen them fight, but Ser Hardwicke I have since I was a boy."

This time, Alek finds an advantage on his opponent where his impact is a loud thing, likely serious where it impacts Saethwyr's armor. He doesn't even seem to mind the sting to his hand from Hardwicke's blade. "That's true. You can only control where you stick your own blade, eh?" he calls, but this time he does not shift his attack but press it.

Somewhere amongst all the people who have come out this day to see the melee is the skinny form of Merel, who has pushed herself up to the front of a crowd so she can actually /see/ what is going on. "Squash 'em like a bug, Tommas!" Comes a rather loud cheer from a rather small girl. "Come on!"

Rutger grins as the Shield catches Walder's leg And the Nayland Knight twists, hamstringing the other knight. "Come on Ser. This should be old hat!" Rutger chides.

"One should always pair sentiment with sense, my lord. Bet where you would win coin, if you had it," Roslyn replies lightly, though she smiles politely towards Justin. She glances towards the siblings briefly before turning her attention to find her own.

Where he is not the main focus of Alek's attention, it is easier for Hardwicke to dart in, his attack quick to land a stinging blow against Alek's hand.

Too cheap to stable their horses, the pair of hedge knights have left Tamsyn to her own devices, as long as those devices including caring for the beasts. It doesn't give her the best vantage point, squinting from her short stature and lack of seating, but it doesn't stop the small woman from attempting some kind of watch into the mass melee.

"Indeed, ser!" Daerd called back to Inigo, letting out another laugh as he begins a motions to the side, still using the momentum of his sword. "I'm terrible at dancing." His strike was true, oh how very true as he caught the man in the chest. Not like it did an incredible amount of good if you forget to dodge. Which of course is what happened as Inigo came in with a solid strike to his one chest moment prior to his own hit connecting.

He's rocked back a pace or two, regaining his balance from the strike and calls at Ser Inigo, "That! Is more like it!" He immediately comes in, quickly charging at the man with a yell and his sword following in the same suit.

Kamron switches his grip on his axe's haft again, putting his right-hand ascendant once more. Jabbing his axe-head out again, he aims to slam it into the side of Ser Hosteen's shield, clearing room to chop at the Frey's weapon hand. The doubled attack, however, takes something out of him, and to those immediately around the Mallister, there's an audible *POP* from his left shoulder, and he immediately falls to one knee, a groan coming from his lips. He wavers a moment, then holds up his right hand to forestall any strike from Ser Hosteen, "You defeated me in this melee yesterday, Ser Hosteen." The words are tight, pained, and he rises to his feet to stagger out of the melee, obviously not combat-capable any longer despite only taking a few hits. "Sorry coz…"

This time Artur is on the losing side, his armor stopping the blade and his own blade going awry. At least he's still moving with both of his hands, greatswords are kind of hard to use one handed. Just saying.

Ser Benedict is quiet and calm as he fights, offering none of the banter or grins the other combatants do. His eyes are wide and bright, his movements clean and crisp, and this time, they serve him well. As Farrell tries to strike at his side, he turns, bringing his sword down to meet the other hedge-knight's. Steel scrapes against his gauntlet, but harmlessly. His own sword manages another strike to Ser Farrell's abdomen.

Justin shrugs, his own bruises healing enough not to bother him much now, "And Ser Martyn. Normally I don't care much about coin, Lady Roslyn - except that current circumstances require me to be frugal."

Tommas flinches as Lorcan's swing of his mace connects with his neck, ignoring the other man's banter for a scowl as his own attack misses. It softens into a slighter smile as small voices reach his ears. Moving sharply to the side, he swings his arm to see if he can't catch Ser Lorcan with a blow.

Hosteen looks rather satisfied at Kamron's departure, and does not waste time turning his attentions to his other attacker: Martyn.

Ryman continues his dance with Artur, trading blows that don't quite land.

"Dam—p weather we're having," Kittridge turns what was clearly about to be a curse into a polite comment to his neighbors in the bleachers before grimacing as he looks back to the field. "I hadn't expected Ser Kamron out so quickly. Bad luck."

Despite continuing to take a beating from Rutger, Walden at least manages to stay on his feet.

Ah, and there yields Ser Kamron. Justin winces, taking a sip of his wine.

Farrell grunts, the blow not particularly heavy but it causes him to stagger. Farrell manages to roll himself back to his feet, charging at Benedict again with narrowed eyes as he makes his attempt to counter-attack in the midst of the other knight's swing.

Frowning a bit as he sees Kamron get out of the melee, Martyn sighs a little, before he offers a tight grin in Hosteen's direction, "You and me then, Ser Hosteen…" he says, before he amoves for the man again now.

Once Kamron has staggered out of the ring of the melee and begins being attended by the maesters and healers, word begins to circulate through the crowd that he has aggravated a wound from the joust, his shoulder dislocated once more.

"Your brother is doing well, Lady Roslyn," Rosanna says, her voice pleased. Couldn't have Rutger disgracing her favor, after all.

Third time is a charm as Kell once again strikes with his longsword, once more going right for Lord Charlton's torso, as if stubbornly wanting to cut his way through the thick plate instead of going around it. This time either he is lucky or the Warrior is finally with him as the blade finally does some damage and enough where the Terrick Knight is able to evade the return blow from the wicked looking heavy mace in Aleister's hands. One can see he isn't moving at swiftly as before though, as the Charlton's blow from earlier is affecting him.

"Oop, ya' missed me!" Lorcan cackles like an idiot, probably tripping at just the right time to avoid Tommas' swing. "Ah you've got some fans in the crowd!" His attention turns to Benedict this time, and he dances away from his opponent to help Farrell out with a swing to the man's leg.

"You seem to have saved some coin, my lord," is Roslyn's comment on the knight's yield, her gaze drawing after Kamron thoughtfully before she shakes her head. Satisfied with Rutger's performance, she looks back towards Rosanna. "Indeed, my lady. I should hope that both of my brothers show well in this tourney, and it seems the gods would have it as well."

The Charlton Knight's sword glances off Alek's armor of the right hand, not enough to cause any kind of injury. Alas, if only the reverse could be true. If Alek had been setting about making a point with the attack, then the point is granted. Though Saethwyr stumbles back from the strike, goint to one knee and breathing hard a bit, he eyes the man who is his chosen opponent. Getting back to his feet after a moment. Shifting his weight, he regains himself and takes up his stance once more, putting himself still on the defensive, and hopefully doing so in time to not get smacked again. There will be bruises. But then, there are always bruises from the melee. It's normal.

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Leg stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Benedict with Bludgeon - ARMOR on Left Leg stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Kell tries to attack but has no target!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Serious wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword but Inigo DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword but Farrell DODGES!

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - Serious wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm but Kell DODGES!

<COMBAT> Artur has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Martyn has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Martyn spends a luck point to keep fighting!

<COMBAT> Artur spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Katrin winces as the first person leaves the ring. She cranes her head to watch his departure. "He did not look broken yet, Septa Mira," she comments to her companion. "What types of injuries do you support he sustained?" But her gaze snaps back toward those still fighting on.

Anais is late to the melee. This is a tragedy of the highest order, but she doesn't waste time on bemoaning it. Instead, she hurries to the nearest seat with a half-decent view, rising up on her toes to try to sort out who's where.

Alek seems to be rather serious about pressing the attack, hoping to reduce his attackers at least by one. His sword rings off Saethwyr's helm in a dramatic swing at it, only for the moment to be marred where Hardwicke catches him lightly in the chest. He calls, annoyed almost, "Go away. I will deal with you later." And continues pressing his attack on his younger opponent.

Rutger continues the fight with Walder, parrying the Frey away before slamming the point on his sword wrist

Inigo's swing goes from low to high, momentum and gravity alike coming to bear with a hard strike to his opponent's chest…But as if they are mirroring each other with dodges and repelled blows, so too does he get struck in the chest, and it is no glancing blow this time. Ow. "You like getting struck, do you?" He challenges to Daerd's comment. There is no yelling from the Vance, he stays focused and collected as he's charged, dodging the other man's strike to hit him in the chest again.

Well, another swing and a miss from Daerd. Such is life - it was his own damn fault for being a bit too hot-headed. Inigo dodged his blade and in turn caught him across the chest, another solid shot that was felt through the armor. He lets out a cough that turns into a chuckle as he turns, swinging once more at his opponent from on-high. "From an opponent worth their salt? Of course, Ser! It's a learning eeeexp-ERIENCE!" He throws his weight into the shot (probably not a good idea, but drastic times and all that).

Suddenly finding himself with two opponents, Benedict quickly lowers his sword to defend the swipe to his leg. A man needs his legs. For walking and running and the like. Though Lorcan's attack is deflected, the motion leaves him open for Farrell's narrow-eyed swing, and his slightly bent position means that the other hedge-knight's sword cuts deeply into the side of his neck. Blood trickles through Benedict's maile links, and perhaps there should be a shout or at least a wince for the severity of the gash. But Benedict only snaps his gaze back onto Ser Farrell, the corner of his mouth lifting in the smallest of smiles.

Hardwicke does not go away. Why would he do that? He is still managing to land blows on Alek.

Politeness, Hardwicke.

Tia's hands clench in front of her, as she finds who she wants to see, and watches, just staying quiet. She does actually look at various bits of the melee, though she does need to be reminded to breathe by a nudge from her maid.

Whether daydreaming about something in the past or just being very gracious to his opponent, Kell doesn't strike again as his opponent, Lord Aleister, is recovering from the hard blow to the chest that was delivered earlier. But soon enough, the Terrick Knight is pulled back to the present rather forcefully as the giant mace swings at him once more and since he didn't lash out with his own blade, he was able to side step it so it hits air. With a grin, seeing Aleister still full of fighting vigor, Kell returns to the offensive as his hand tightens on the Banefort color wrapped hilt, stepping forth to strike against the Charlton once more.

An excellent blow lands on Benedict's neck, and he manages to easily side-step the large sword swinging down at him. Farrell continues his attacks until the other man goes down, wary of the approaching attacker as he rushes back in to the melee with Benedict to deliver an upward swing at his torso.

Armor stopped his attack on Alek's leg, but that's what it's there for, after all. Thankfully, he's wearing a helm, though it's certainly set to ringing with the blow by Alek. The helm sports a dent to it, and his head will likely sport a goose-egg at the least, but Saethwyr isn't out yet! Not quite, anyways. Blinking a bit to clear dancing spots from his vision, he takes a halfstep back and settles again defensively. He glances briefly to Hardwicke, who is also attacking Alek, and he shifts his shield on his arm a bit. Right. Ready or not, the melee continues, though Saethwyr suffers a moment's distraction by the grey ribbon of favour that flutters briefly.

Whether daydreaming about something in the past or just being very gracious to his opponent, Kell doesn't strike again as his opponent, Lord Aleister, is recovering from the hard blow to the chest that was delivered earlier. But soon enough, the Terrick Knight is pulled back to the present rather forcefully as the giant mace swings at him once more and since he didn't lash out with his own blade, he was able to side step it so it hits air. With a grin, seeing Aleister still full of fighting vigor, Kell returns to the offensive as his hand tightens on the Banefort color wrapped hilt, stepping forth to strike against the Charlton once more.

Not a successful hit from Martyn, and as Hosteen's blow catches him in the chest, he stumbles backwards a bit. He doesn't fall, but moves forward a bit more cautiously, although not quite on the defense yet. A grim smile there as he prepares for the next exchange of blows.

Armor stopped his attack on Alek's leg, but that's what it's there for, after all. Thankfully, he's wearing a helm, though it's certainly set to ringing with the blow by Alek. The helm sports a dent to it, and his head will likely sport a goose-egg at the least, but Saethwyr isn't out yet! Not quite, anyways. Blinking a bit to clear dancing spots from his vision, he takes a halfstep back and settles again defensively. He glances briefly to Hardwicke, who is also attacking Alek, and he shifts his shield on his arm a bit. Right. Ready or not, the melee continues, though Saethwyr suffers a moment's distraction by the grey ribbon of favour that flutters briefly.

"Sunnuvabitch," Lorcan growls as his blow is stopped straight away. At least Farrell gets a nice slice to the neck. "OUT OF THE WAY, FARRELL! GODS!" he screams, mostly to try and get a better hit on Benedict. But then spots the giant that is Tommas moving over to probably stomp on him. "Can't get enough of me, eh?" Another swing to the middle!

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Farrell with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Serious wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Martyn has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Kell has changed stance to Normal.

<COMBAT> Martyn spends a luck point to keep fighting!

It seems to be a standoff this time between the three opponents squaring off. Or rather, Alek seems to be holding off Hardwicke and Saethwyr for now, even where the former does manage to his his armor to no avail. "Want to all yield to each other and go get a glass of liquor and a willing partner?" he suggests to them, even while pressing his attack to Saethwyr.

The sword of the Charlton Knight swings! And misses. Well, drat. That wasn't what was supposed to happen at all. Alas, then Alek's sword is coming for him, and he manages to sidestep it just in time to avoid it. Saethwyr's dark gaze holds upon his opponent, still on the defensive side of things. It would seem that he's going to hold his attention on this particular opponent.

Dancing between his two opponents briefly, Tommas swings low to land a solid blow to Farrell's abdomen. The victory is short lived as Lorcan's mace catches at his head, breaking through his guard. "Fuck," the giant swears, moving to try again.

Kell's longsword flashes out again to strike at his opponent but this time Aleister is ready as the blunted edge hits nothing, which in turn leaves the knight over-extended, even if it only for a moment. And all it takes is a moment for the large mace to smack into the side of the Terrick Knight's head, sending the man stumbling a couple of steps to the side, head ringing but not enough to bring the man down. Luckily for Kell he is wearing his helmet, blunted weapons or not, as he tries to shake his head clear before charging at Lord Charlton once more, his earlier defensive posture now gone.

As Tommas engages Lorcan again, Benedict can return his attention to Ser Farrell. Again, the pair of them are evenly matched, both managing to mostly block the other's attack. Benedict's sword tip jabs against Farrell's chest as Farrell's sword strikes lightly at Ser Lawson's arm.

"This again!" grunts Farrell as he's flanked yet again by the other night, grinning faintly at Tommas as his associate lands a blow on him. "Perhaps you should be paying attention to your own hide rather than worryin' 'bout me, Ser!" he calls in retort, grunting as he takes another blow. Despite Tommas's intervention, Farrell continues to focus his attacks on Benedict. Though he lands a blow on his right arm, Farrell pushes through the attack to continue his assault on the other hedge knight. His tourney blade lashes out toward the other man's helm.

Hardwicke is unamused by your banter, Alek. UNAMUSED. He clangs against armor. STupid armor.

Both knight grapple and clash. Finally Rutger pushes free with his shield and presses forward!

Artur is still fighting with Ryman, the other fighter having suddenly become more agitated.

As Tommas comes to his defense again, Benedict returns his attention to Ser Farrell. Again, the pair of them are evenly matched, both managing to mostly block the other's attack. Benedict's sword tip jabs against Farrell's chest as Farrell's sword strikes lightly at Ser Lawson's arm.

As his own attack only bounces off Hosteen's armor, and the Frey's attack hits him in the chest, Martyn takes another few steps backwards, shaking his head a little. "Okay, now you're just starting to piss me off," he comments to his opponent, before he attempts to place his nest attack where he's managed to make the other man feel it before. Going for his head.

Tia is standing somewhere where she can see, not paying attention to anyone around her. Her maid and guard are with her, and Tia is busily watching the melee. She's not cheering aloud or doing anything improper, just standing there watching.

Her fingers dance back and forth in her lap as Katrin watches the goings ons with wide eyes. Silent and careful to not draw unwanted attention to herself, the Haigh noblewoman nibbles on her lower lip without even realizing it.

It was a bad idea, and Daerd paid for his arrogant move and excessive swing. How? By a sword to the chest (Hah! Elder Scrolls.). So he took the swing hard, causing a shift of his aim and that over hand strike hits Inigo's arm only lightly. He's stumbling back, and lets out another cough, spitting out from the gap in his helm and onto the ground. "Seven that was a good one." He lets out another cough and then regains his wind. He turns to come in at Inigo, his stance still aggressive, but his movements a bit less rushed, "Now that was a hit, Ser!"

Lorcan struggles to avoid making some less-than-witty pun about heads when he lands a hit on Tommas' helm. "BAHAHA!" Well he's just having a jolly good time. "COME NOW, GIANT! HIT ME!" he bellows, rushing forth to twist the grip of his mace around and aim the pommel for the man's chest.

Leading his lady in, late for the tourney, Anders maneuvers around the crowd, looking for a spot where he's sure to see most everything. Coming up behind his kinswoman, Lady Tiaryn, he leans over and offers quietly, "Anyone to put money on yet?"

Noticing the Flints arrival, Cherise waves a hand to gain their attention from her seat in the benches. Near her are fellow kinsmen of House Charlton and their vassals.

Better late than never, Cordelya Flint steps in at her husband's side, looking elegant and every bit the Young Lady she should be. She's in a pale, pale gray silk that is so pale it might almost be white, but the darker storm cloud gray lining and underskirts bring out the tones better. The Flint crest has been embroidered upon her breast and her hair has been done up in artful curls pinned all across her head. She's even filled out in cheeks and arms, finally looking healthy and perhaps even a bit soft. Pale green eyes flicker over the grounds, smirking at her husband's question. "You and money, Andy…" She mutters to him. Tiaryn is given a warm smile.

Justin has had most of his attention on the melee fighting, keeping watch especially on how Sers Hardwicke and Kell are faring. Drinking a little wine, he occasionally changes focus to watch Roslyn since he's likely not to see her again for a while - and her attention is upon the fighting so perhaps she's not aware of him doing so. Someone however is coming up the stands looking for him. A thin elderly man in House Terrick colors who bends to speak low into his ear. Justin listens to him, his expression suddenly changing to surprise before he abruptly stands, "Yes. If she is here, I'll come. Show me the way." The wine is finished off and the skin shouldered. Justin glances quickly back to the others he was seated with, "Enjoy the melee and excuse me, Lady Roslyn." A polite inclination of his head to Ser Kittridge and Lady Rosanna as well before Justin turns to follow the elderly retainer.

Anais is absorbed in watching the melee from her hastily-chosen spot, though Kincaid is at her side to make sure she doesn't miss anything terribly important.

"I hope all is well, my lord?" Roslyn questions, curiosity contained behind politeness as her gaze lifts away from the fighting to watch Justin. But then she is bowing her head, answering, "Of course. I shall see you soon, surely."

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield but Artur DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Left Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Critical wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword - ARMOR on Left Leg stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Serious wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword but Saethwyr DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Moderate wound to Right Leg (Reduced by Armor).

Tia's attention is finally taken off the melee by Anders as he comes up behind her. She blinks, catching sight of Cherise, and raises a hand to wave back at the Lady Charlton. "Oh - I don't know, it looks like a big mess, if you ask me," she replies to the man, but then her gaze goes back to the melee.

Rutger catches Walder again, this time raking the knight across his sword arm. And The Nayland knight keeps up the dance. dancing!

Though Daerd's hit is only a light one, Inigo stumbles and goes down none-the-less. He will likely claim he tripped over a rock. No one saw anything! Right? Ahem. At least before said stumble, he manages to land another solid blow on his opponent. He does not stay down, though, breathing heavily as he stands back up and assumes a stance and swing again. A bit out of sorts still, he misses, but is lucky enough that Daerd's blow glances off armor again.

Oh, my. That hurt. Hardwicke's sword to his helm leaves Alek's nose broken and bleeding, though it is hid under his helm, luckily. It is no wonder that his own swing is dodged. "Fuck the gods," he curses, blearily pressing his attack desperately on Saethwyr to get the man gone so he can focus on his other opponent.

The grey ribbon of the favour Saethwyr wears escapes again from behind his shield, fluttering out to the side a little bit. It earns a glance for being a distraction, but it doesn't prevent him from attacking Alek and having his sword glance off the right hand armor again. With the attack made, he's back into defensive mode and skirting that blasted greatsword's reach again.

Annnnd Artur is back to missing and dodging. Yep, this should be done sometime before winter.

Hardwicke lands that solid swing against Alek's helm, and there is perhaps a hint of grim satisfaction in the set of his jaw. Maybe a broken nose will de-pretty him a little.

Farrell's luck turns as his own blow is deflected by Benedict's armor but the other man lands a heavy blow on Farrell's chest. He wheezes at the blow, staggering back and gasping for air but shaking his head and jumping back into the fray. He charges at Benedict, raising his sword up to attack the last place he got a good shot on Benedict.

Martyn manages to hit Hosteen in the head, while managing to sidestep the incoming attack. "See? Must be all bone up there, Ser Hosteen," he calls out, a bit lightly, as he moves in again, once more aiming for the head.

As Farrell moves to swing, Benedict again lifts his blade to block, and a combination of his sword and the iron helm on his head keep Ser Farrell's blade from doing more than making a scraping sound across the side of his coif. This time, he manages a better strike of his own, his sword whacking soundly against Farrell's abdomen.

Lorcan's blow to Tommas's chest hits solidly, causing the giant's own blow to tap him only lightly. The big man shifts on his feet, altering his grip on his weapon to try again.

His movement more calm, he sees Inigo's swing and is able to dodge out of the way of it. He dances to the side, to get out of his arc, probably a bit of luck based on Inigo still being out of sorts. His own sword coming down and striking at the man's leg as his feet carry him out of the line of the strike. He lets out a chuckle, grinning to the man once more, "Every fight is always a learning experience, m'lord." His feet carry him back in, taking it easy but still aggressive in his strike as it comes from up and right - slicing down and left. His feet pivot into the action, trying to change the angle of the blow at the last moment.

A big mess.. "Oh. Doesn't help."

Cherise's waving does indeed get Anders' attention, and he raises his head to acknowledge the wave. "Lady Cherise is trying to get our attention, my lady," he chuckles, though he does offer a grin to the comment. "I have to recoup somehow. I won't let Einar off the hook for a very, very long time.."

The Young Lady Flint smirks a bit deeper to her husband, "Haven't you already won back twice of what he lost? The poor boy. You torture him…" Corrie's slightly chuckling, though, not too piteous for the absent Einar. And then her green eyes turn and she catches sight of Cherise, giving a warm wave to her as well. "Perhaps it might be worth us joining them? Somewhere to sit and rest. A bit clearer, too. Mayhaps we can make sense of this big mess…" She echoes Tia's words, slightly teasing her good cousin before she gently begins to try and weave her way through the crowd, still holding onto her husband, her free hand protectively across her somewhat rounding belly.

"STOP DICKIN' AROUND AND TAKE HIM DOWN," Lorcan yells over to poor Farrell, and this distraction earns him a resonating whack to the chest armor. Though all it does is make him wheeze. Regaining his stance, he tries for a hard swing to Tommas' side.

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon but Lorcan DODGES!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield but Hosteen DODGES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - Light wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - NEAR MISS!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword but Inigo DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Martyn spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Swords ring all around, but at least Alek manages to slash viciously at Saethwyr's chest and make the attack count. But, alas, it also means he is hit by both Hardwicke and the other in turn as well. Probably in pain, he still presses to down Saethwyr.

Kell continues to exchange blows with the Charlton Lord but it seems like he is getting the worse of the exchange for the time being as his blunted blade slices air once more. The Terrick Knight gets hit once in the leg but the second strike coming at him is partly dodged at the last second, a glancing blow to the chest that is still felt. He remains standing though, not backing down, willing to go toe to toe with the larger mace.

Benedict is not very obliging to Lorcan's shout, managing to twist away from Farrell's next jab before bringing his sword down on Ser Farrell's right arm.

Farrell grunts as he takes yet another blow while his misses, just about on his last legs. Despite that, he continues his assault on Benedict.

Hardwicke continues to press his advantage of Alek's split focus to slam another blow against the knight's chest.

Rutger keeps battling Walder. "Yield, Ser!" Rutger calls put as he keeps hammering on.

Daerd's attack wasn't nearly as effective as he intended it to be. In fact, it completely missed - of course Inigo did dodge out of the way of it. Of course, before he could even try to attack the other man, Inigo had come in and caught his left hand solidly. Daerd winces at the hit to his hand, not that he stops to address it. Daerd shakes his head and his mouth pulls into another quick grin as he moves to recover from his attack. "You'll have to do better than that, m'lord!" His sword shifts in his grip as he chokes up on it with his right hand and pulls back on the pommel with his left in a rising strike at Inigo.

Not much help, no. But Tiaryn is actually still not really paying that much attention to Anders and Corrie. So much so that they are half way to Cherise before she realizes. Oh. Oops. She shakes her head, chuckles softly and then starts after them all, making her way quietly over to the Charlton area.

Martyn manages to get out of the way from the incoming attack, but stumbles for a little while, almost going down to his knee, before he recovers. He's missed his own attack, so he takes a few more steps backwards, before he waits for the next attack, and the chance to counterattack.

"A learning experience," Inigo repeats slowly as he catches his breath. "So that you may be prepared to die." It's a purposefully pessimistic statement with a hint of threat (albeit, no eon is likely to die from blunted weapons) and a threat all wrapped up in one and punctuated with a swing at Daerd that smacks the other man on the hand like a rebuke. "So will you." Have to do better.

Lorcan springs to the side and evades Tommas' swipe, managing to get in a hit to the man's arm, however slight. With a rather frustrated roar, he lowers his shoulders and swings his mace again.

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Critical wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword but Saethwyr DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Light wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Tommas has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Tommas spends a luck point to keep fighting!

An opening is noticed on the right arm, and Saethwyr swings his sword, the tournament blade ringing on the armor. If he's surprised that he lands the bow, there's no sign of it to his features. He's not quick enough in stepping back from the reach of that damned greatsword though, taking another harsh strike to his chest. Bruises on top of bruises. Cough. He steps back, twice, not stumbling but not entirely graceful either, and he coughs a bit as he catches his breath, falling to one knee for another moment in time. He takes a moment, but then he's pushing himself back to his feet and resettling his shield into place. It would seem that he's still not out. Not yet. Then he swings again, and misses again. Sigh. But at least this time he manages to get his feet moving quickly enough to get out of the way of that sword again. Gah!

Boy. It really doesn't seem like the Groves' token giant should still be on his feet, does it? He doesn't think the damage means what you think it means. Stagging under Lorcan's most recent blow it seems as if he will fall for a moment, darting up to get back in the fight.

"And I will continue to torment him to my dying breath," Anders replies to his wife, leaning over her and putting a kiss upon the top of her head. "It will be something I do in the same breath I ask him to tend my horse." The smile remains and he nods his assent, "Yes, it'll give us a good, solid view of the list fields. Then, it'll give me a chance to make heads and tails." He leads Corrie, though he does catch Tiaryn following, and slows briefly before he approaches the Charlton contingent. "My lady Cherise," and he inclines his head in greeting.

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

Rutger has reconnected.

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword but Inigo DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest.

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

Alek fights tenaciously, like a cornered cat against his two opponents. His sword catches against Saethwyr's abdomen and he might laugh, but then he's pressing his attack again.

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield - Moderate wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield but Artur DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield but Hosteen DODGES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword but Inigo DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Critical wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

Cherise raises a hand, shielding the sun's light from her eyes as the Flints drew closer. "Lord and Ladies…" She greets warmly, inclining her head appropriately after peeling her gaze from the field to the house of greys. "Come come." She encourages, her other hand gestures to the vacant space. "I glad you all have made it, House Charlton seems to be doing… well." Regardless of a few dangerous blows made earlier.

His rising shot glances off the other man's armor and Daerd calls back, "We will!" His grip rotates and he uses the blade to try and block the incoming blow from the other man. Thankfully, any way you swing it (pun intended) the hit didn't connect. He steps back and shifts his grip again, coming in for a down ward swing that doesn't connect with his target. However, Inigo connects with him! He felt the hit, light, to his abdomen and lets out a guffaw as it does. "Well!" a bit of a cough, "Getting tired, m'lord?" The man then catches him in the right arm as again he misses and his head shakes from side to side in mild disbelief - at least his drills seem to be doing him some good in staying standing.

There's a quiet gasp from the crowd as the Groves giant is felled. "COME ON TOMMAS!" Merel rallies as he pushes himself up again with way more volume than you'd expect from a tiny lass. Someone next to her winces and rubs an ear. "YOU SMASH HIS FACE IN!" Loud and bloodthirsty.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - Critical wound to Right Leg.

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hosteen attacks Martyn with Bludgeon & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon - Light wound to Left Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Hosteen with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword but Inigo DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hosteen has been KO'd!

While the Lady Cordelya has been doing a decently good job of keeping that neutral, noble smile upon her rosy features, Anders can probably feel the tightening of her arm against his as she walks along his side. The crowd is getting to her something fiercely, and as they break through to the Charlton pavilion, she exhales a breath of relief and almost scurries to Cherise's side, so happy to be free of people. Her free hand hasn't left her stomach the whole time. "Lady Cherise… Much thanks for the invitation. I do not think I could take that crowd another moment. So many PEOPLE…" She breathes out slowly. Then she blinks, realizing Tiaryn isn't quite with them. She looks back for her good cousin, then over to the field… and just grins. "…Though I suspect Tia wishes to be closer to the fight." She then releases Anders' arm, "Go…go make your wagers, if you wish. If you lose it all I shall tease you as much as you do Einar."

Hardwicke keeps hitting Alek, whether his armor stops it or not!

Alek keeps hitting Saethwyr! It is like a standoff, except sometimes they manage to hit each other.

Tommas bears Lorcan's blows with staggering resilience, unable to land a shot on the much smaller knight.

He's still in this fight, Martyn is. Growling as he takes a solid hit to his hand, he moves forward a bit more. Trying to distract Hosteen by going to the left, he suddenly moves for the right instead, smashing the sword for the other man's guts, before looking around to see who else he can attack now.

Benedict swings his sword a lot. Sometimes, he hits Farrell with it.

Fighting less aggressively, Inigo's blows fall with less strength than before — but fall they do, nicking away at Daerd here and there before landing something more solid on the other man's well-beaten on chest. All the while, he dodges out of his opponents way. Fighting smarter, not stronger.

By perhaps a stroke of luck, Saethwyr's sword finds Alek's chest to deliver a blow there, metal ringing on metal. He's a fairly quiet fighter, all things considered, his attention fixed on his target — which is still Alek. Unfortunately, Alek still has him fixed as a target as well, proving it by smacking him yet again with the greatsword he wields. Stepping back again, giving ground. And giving ground again when that greatsword comes flying out to strike his chest. Thank the gods for armor! Then he steps forward to aim give a strike of his own, which misses, alas. It goes back and forth between the two of them, to varying results, but one thing is consistent — they keep going at each other.

Lorcan is all yells and roars and swinging as he manages to land a few hard hits, face splitting into a wide grin as Merel cheers from the sidelines. "He ain't smashin' any faces t'night!" Tommas changes up his stance to something more guard but Lorcan doesn't try to adjust, nothing graceful about his massive swing to the giant's head. And Lorcan's no wee hedge knight himself.

<COMBAT> Lorcan will attack Tommas this turn. Options: called=head

<COMBAT> Tommas will attack Lorcan this turn. Options: called=head

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Walder attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr attacks Alek with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Walder with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Neck stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Saethwyr with Sword & Shield but Saethwyr DODGES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword - ARMOR on Neck stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Saethwyr with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Kell has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Saethwyr has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Walder has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Kell spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Tia does move sort of closer to Cherise and company, pausing to watch briefly, before she keeps moving. Well, it wouldn't do to stand and watch, no matter how much she wants to do just that. So she quietly moves to a nearer spot to the Charltons and Flints, curtseying briefly to the lot of them, and then turns to watch.

Finally, after taking a thorough beating from Rutger, Walder Frey finally yields and slinks off the battleground.

Finally! Victory! You can feel the relief and satisfaction where Alek's greatsword impacts on Saethwyr and—whatever happens. Don't want to powerpose. The blond knight is seriously injured, seriously tired, but still he turns to fight the opponent he has left.

"You're fine.. are you sure you'll be okay here?" Though that's a silly question, but Anders is feeling a little overprotective at the moment, hovering. "My Lady Cherise.. I give you my precious possession.. and I promise, I will return." The Young Lord Flint grins lopsidedly, "I won't lose it all. Besides, it was won thanks to Lord Riordan's efforts." People betting against the Nayland? Never! "I just won't bet with Lord Aleister again.."

Or not. Apparently Alek still has an opponent left in Martyn, and thus he turns there, not Hardwicke. Maybe he really is leaving him as a gesture to Anais.

Swinging for Saethwyr now, Martyn misses a bit, a grimace present on his feet as he keeps on looking around for people to hit. Alek, you're facing a raging animal.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger tries to attack but has no target!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Alek with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword but Benedict DODGES!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - Light wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Moderate wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger tries to attack but has no target!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Light wound to Left Arm.

<COMBAT> Kell attacks Aleister with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Critical wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword but Inigo DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Critical wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Kell with Polearm - Light wound to Left Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Alek has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Kell has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Alek spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Alek is likely stupid in soldiering on, but he does. He falls to his knees at being hit in the head yet again, but he gets back up with a ringing in his ears. And swings for Martyn.

Hardwicke slams the pommel of his sword across Alek's helm. Again. He is going to have a concussion or something.

And there goes another hit on Kell though this one isn't as brutal as the others he had taken to the head and chest, but it seems like the glancing blow to the arm is just enough to tip the Terrick Knight over and down, more or less out for the melee.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Farrell with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger tries to attack but has no target!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Inigo attacks Daerd with Greatsword but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword - ARMOR on Neck stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Inigo with Greatsword - Light wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Critical wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Ryman with Greatsword but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Martyn with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Artur with Polearm - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Alek has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Farrell has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Inigo has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Farrell spends a luck point to keep fighting!

<COMBAT> Alek spends a luck point to keep fighting!

She lightly laughed as the small Flint group had came to join hers. "You're quite welcome." As Cordie makes a mention of Tia, Cherise's amusement deepens, "Does she? I wonder why." However Anders was soon meaning to depart and the lady's chin dips a touch. "Of course Lord Anders, most do not as he seems to have a head for such outcomes." She does smile to Tia until a few sounds from the crowds directs her gaze towards the field. "My goodness." One of her household's knights has fallen. "Is he alright?"

Once more, Martyn tries swinging hard for the opponent's abdomen. Worked well with the Frey, didn't it?

It's a significant battle between Alek and Saethwyr, blows and misses alike being traded between them. There have been some significant blows traded, and some wounds delivered. And then there's Martyn, tossing his blade into the mix. Yet Saethwyr was, at least, able to dodge away from that. Though it's a distraction, and he takes another hard hit from Alek as a consequence. Stepping back and falling to his knees, then lays his tournament blade in front of him, breathing hard and staying on his knees this time. "Well fought, Ser," he says, if softly so since he's still catching his breath. He gives a small nod to Alek, the gesture one of respect. It takes him a bit to regain himself enough to reclaim the weapon from the ground and retreat from the battlefield. Moving carefully, indeed. There will be bruises.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Artur with Sword & Shield - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon but Lorcan DODGES!

<COMBAT> Rutger tries to attack but has no target!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Benedict with Bludgeon but Benedict DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Farrell attacks Benedict with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Alek with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Farrell with Greatsword - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur attacks Aleister with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Martyn with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Artur with Polearm - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Artur has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Farrell has been KO'd!

With Walder down and Rutger having saluted him and the crowd he turns on Martyn

After a flurry of blows from multiple opponents, Farrell has finally had one too many severe blows and a shot to the chest finally knocked him down and out, crumpling to the ground in an unconscious heap.

After a heated volley of clashes and clangs and some fine strikes from both sides, Benedict finally manages to get the upper hand, forcing Ser Farrell to y-… collapse into unconsciousness. Er. Whups. Ser Lawson spares a concerned glance at the downed man before turning his attention to his vocal friend, Lorcan.

As Anders hands her off, Corrie happily folds down into sitting near Cherise. She's not near round enough that sitting is inconvenient. She actually seems quite comfortable in her softer state, especially now that they are out of the crowd. She presses a brief kiss to her fingertips and sends it in Anders' direction. "Have fun, love!" She calls after him, then settles in to watch with the Ladies, about to say something to Cherise but she goes quiet as she realizes the knight has fallen. "Oh dear…"

Inigo and and Daerd are either perfectly in-sync with one another or way, way off balance depending on how you look at it. Either way, there is a lot of dodging and missing going on. The Vance knight's footwork has mostly kept him away from the other knight's blade — he is a good dancer, you see — but nothing lasts forever. A swing of the other man's sword hits him in the head, clanging off the metal of his helm and knocking him off that delicate balance he'd had, dancing around lightly on his feet as he had been. It's enough to unbalance him and cause a fall that looks like it goes a little wrong, twisting as he hits the ground. It's a dazed beat or two later before Inigo moves again…but only to yield this fight, head ringing.

"DAMNIT FARRELL YER NOT SUPPOSED TO LOSE," yells the vocal friend after dodging another blow from Tommas. But Lorcan spares Benedict a grin and jogs back a few feet to invite the two of them with a wave of his mace. Abruptly, he lunges for Benedict, hoping to land a hit in the typical spot.

Tia watches for another few moments, and then her eyes widen. She glances over at Cherise, and murmurs, "I hope so." Though that's all she says, watching as Saethwyr actually does walk off the field under his own steam. That's a good sign, right?

<COMBAT> Ryman tries to attack but has no target!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Martyn with Sword & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Alek with Sword & Shield - Critical wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Benedict with Bludgeon - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Alek with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

So it went and as they traded blows back and forth, Daerd finally moved to a defensive posture. He had taken a good number of hits, and he wasn't inclined to take too many more. So they sparred back and forth till finally Daerd brought his sword down with a two handed blow. He pulls the pommel at the last moment, his right hand pushing forward toward the target, to land a solid hit upon Inigo's noggin. He holds the sword up, but stops as he sees the other man fall, "Of course m'lord! Good fight! Beer later!" He brings his sword up to his helm, touching the crossguard the nearest he could to his lips in a form of salute before turning away from Inigo.

Then he turns his attentions to Alek - the man whom he originally tried to go after until Inigo came after him. Not that his first shot did any good, simply glancing off the other man's armor.

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Alek with Greatsword - Light wound to Left Leg (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Lorcan with Greatsword - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Alek attacks Daerd with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Alek has been KO'd!

There is apparently so many critical wounds to the head that even Alek can take. This last one sends him unconscious.

Martyn hits Alek in the head, managing to dodge Rutger's attack in the process. Turning for the Nayland now, a grimace on his face still.

After finally helping to drop Alek, Hardwicke turns to consider his next target. He pics…Lorcan!

Lorcan's haughty expression gets wiped right off his face when Benedict lands a solid hit on his chest and knocks the wind out of him. Suddenly three men are after him. "Shit." Though he keeps his eyes on Benedict, offering up another swing.

Benedict squints one eye shut a little for Lorcan's bellows. His ears are a bit close to the other man's mouth, y'see. He manages to block Lorcan's swing (or his armor does), and he lands a good, solid strike to Lorcan's chest.

Having felled his previous opponent, Aleister scans the field and promptly finds a … Mallister! to pick on.

Up in the noble stands, Rosanna comments, "I didn't realize it would go on so long."

With Anders departed Cherise's focus remains somewhat dedicated to the field. "He should be fine as Ser Saethwry does not require aide off the field." There's a small smile on her lips as her gaze wanders over to the gleaming armor of her husbands. "Why hasn't lord Anders taken to the field?" She asks Corie.

Now that Alek is down, having only landed a shot to the man's leg himself (It was the conks to the noggin for sure!), Daerd turns and sees a man with sword and shield near by and not flying the colors of Nayland. So, moving in his direction he begins to waylay the other man - incidentally, Aleister seems to have come to the same conclusion.

Ryman has definitely had too much to drink — he ends up swinging ineffectually at…nothing.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Martyn with Sword & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Benedict with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Lorcan with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Lorcan with Greatsword - Light wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Martyn with Polearm - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Right Arm.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Martyn with Sword & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Benedict with Bludgeon - Light wound to Left Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Lorcan with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Lorcan with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Martyn with Polearm and MISSES!

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<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Martyn with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Benedict with Bludgeon - Moderate wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Lorcan with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword - ARMOR on Right Leg stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Lorcan with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Martyn with Polearm - ARMOR on Left Leg stops the attack!

Corrie settles in comfortably, rather close to Cherise, somewhat protectively almost. She now gently removes a fan from the loose hanging, silver rope belt at her side and carefully unfolds it to gently wave across her face, trying to take some of the edge off of the warmth. "I…I do not know. I think, in truth, he is tired of fighting. I know that is not a proper thing for a Knight, but he is a northerner. A peace loving sort. He just wishes to celebrate our happiness. He's also been quite… overprotective, as of late." Corrie doesn't sound unhappy about that. In fact, she sounds both pleased and relieved.

Inigo can take (or is willing to take) less hits to the head than Alek. It only takes the one light one. So yielded to his opponent, he gingerly lifts himself off the ground and tries to put himself to rights again while wincing. "Yes," the Vance knight agrees on the beer with a wave — Go let someone else beat up on you, now — and exits the field of combat with a slight limp and a mildly discombobulated expression.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Tommas attacks Lorcan with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Martyn with Sword & Shield but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Lorcan attacks Tommas with Bludgeon and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Lorcan with Broadsword - Critical wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Lorcan with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Inigo has joined the combat as a observer.

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Lorcan has been KO'd!

Taking a few hits, while dodging others, Martyn is still standing, it would seem. Although one of the attacks hits him in the chest, it's the one blocked with his left arm that causes him to cry out in pain, though. But he's still standing…

Tia nods to Cherise, her gaze moving away from the field momentarily to check on Corrie, and for that acknowledgement of Cherise's comment. She then turns her attention back, keeping an eye on the Charlton knight, despite all the others who are falling like flies the longer the combat goes on.

Lorcan is attacked from all sides! He struggles to keep up with the blows, and finally goes down with a heavy thud on his back, dropping his mace. It takes him a good long moment to drag himself to his feet and head for the sidelines.

When Lorcan finally falls, Tommas steps back from Benedict and Hardwicke to offer the men a stiff, pained bow. "I cede," the big man says, slipping his weapon back into his belt. He limps from the field, clearly in pain.

It was a noble fight, and Lorcan did well, especially considering the number of men on him. Benedict offers a quick, "Well fought," Ser Lawson commends before he turns to face Ser Blayne. "Shall we, ser?"

For the briefest moment, there is the slightest hint of a smile on Hardwicke's lips. He salutes Benedict with his sword and begins the clash.

Daerd wasn't having the best of luck attacking Martyn. But that didn't stop his resolve, the others broke off and he soon found himself in another one on one fight - now with a Knight from Mallister instead of Terrick. He falls more into a defensive posture as the man turns upon him, willing to continue trading blow with him as he waits for an opening to strike him in return.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword but Hardwicke DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Benedict spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Cherise listens, raising a hand to adjust the lay of her shawl concealing her crown then tugging it lower across her brow. "Quite the opposite of my husband." She smirks, still watching the men. "Perhaps that is the quality of young lords, being ever cautious and over protective." After a moment she asks, "As to cause for happiness, you seem to be managing it quiet well."

It's pure stubbornness that had Saethwyr leaving the field under his own steam rather than being carried off it. Upon reaching the shade cast by a spreading old oak tree. A nice place for a rest. He settles beneath the far side of it, leaning back against the hard trunk of the tree. With his back against the tree, he isn't watching the melee any more. He doesn't leave the shade there, either.

Cordelya doesn't bother Tiaryn, since the woman seems quite happily to be oggling the fight. Or perhaps it is the knight! Either way, Corrie is happy to remain comfortably close with Cherise, looking calmer with every passing second. "Aye… perhaps it is. Though Anders and I are… strange, as marriages go, I suspect. Perhaps it is the northern blood over all." Strange in that they love. That they are content in each other's company. "…And the blessing is… Far better now. Things have.. calmed down. I've a taste for food again. It seems all is much better."

It's a fine clash, and it has been a long battle. Hardwicke manages a tap to Benedict's chest that's mild but never the less, sets the hedge-knight off balance. For an instant, it seems Benedict may fall, but then he steadies himself and returns to the fray.

Tia frowns a bit, as she realizes that she can't see - wait now. That's not such a good thing, is it? She schools her face to that noble indifference that is in fashion, and then she gives a fleeting glance to Cherise and Corrie, and company, before she simply steps away, heading over towards the edge of the tourney field where she last saw Saethwyr. Her maid and guard exchange glances, but they do follow along with her.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword but Hardwicke DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm but Rutger DODGES!

The grimace on Martyn's face turns into a half-grin in Daerd's direction as he keeps on trying to hit the man. The grimace is back very soon again though, as he swings again.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Hand.

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword but Hardwicke DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Moderate wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

Daerd let out a laugh as they can't seem to hit each other. That is, until he gets the hit to his chest. He rocks with it as best he can - mitigating some of the damage it could have inflicted. He grins to the man across from him then and said, "Good hit m'lord, but you'll have to hit harder to get me to yield." Of course, then it turns into more wiffle action.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword but Hardwicke DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Moderate wound to Right Leg (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Benedict spends a luck point to keep fighting!

"Working on it, now just stand still, Ser," Martyn offers to Daerd, grin there for a few moments again now. Moving to attack the man once more.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword but Hardwicke DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm and MISSES!

Cherise takes a little interest in Tia's departure while her hand extends, a silent command for a fan to stave off a little of the sun's warmth. "That is good. It is only miserable for a short amount of time. And then the most awkward desires arise." She smirks a little. "It seems our dear Tia has taken an interest elsewhere rather than our company."

Still beneath that old oak tree is where Saethwyr is. It is, indeed, a perfect place to rest. Nice and shady, the grass comfortable. Not that he's really noticing the comfort factor of things. He is, alas, passed out. Which isn't a bad thing, all things considered, since it means that he's also not really feeling the pain of injuries at the moment, either.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword but Martyn DODGES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm and MISSES!

"You first, Ser." Daerd responds to Martyn's jest. He lets out a chuckle, dodging backward away from him for that next shot, but his own attack is just an ineffective. yes, it seems it's back to more attacks and more missing. Ah yes…

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Neck stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Benedict has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Benedict spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Cordelya smirks a bit more, looking across at Tia, "She's taken quite an interest in one of your Charlton men, in truth… I know Anders is a bit worried about it, but if she's happy, all the better. It's good to see her smiling again…" Corrie admits, grinning with that matchmaker amusement in her eyes. "We were possibly going to talk with your husband about contracting him to be her guard, if he'd be willing." Well, probably CORRIE was going to do that, not Anders, but she's his wife! She speaks with his voice. As for desires, she blush prettily, eyes dropping…"And Cherise… I… I don't know what you're speaking of!"

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword but Hardwicke DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Moderate wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm and MISSES!

Rutger grunts griven the crack of the polearm at his arm, but still the Nayland knight fends off both the Charlton and Frey. There is no glance to the crowd as he continues to press Ser Aleister just a curse as he slugs on.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Benedict with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Martyn with Greatsword - Moderate wound to Left Leg (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Benedict attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Benedict has been KO'd!

After receiving the fan, Cherise begins a much needed breeze against her reddening features. "Has she now? I suppose it is reasonable given he is a man from wealth." Not like love had anything to do with it. "I was under the impression she had an interest in my brother, Desmond?" Her eyes sweep side long, catching Corie's blushing. "Food Corie and among some other strange callings."

Whatever Corrie and Cherise are talking about, Tia can't hear them, as she's definitely out of hearing range. She makes it without incident to that big tree, using it as a landmark, only to discover the passed out knight once she gets there. That brings a wince to her face, as she moves to kneel down beside the man, starting to look him over and decide what, if anything, she should do.

Ser Benedict is a bit too worn, and after a final crack at his check from Hardwicke, he staggers down to one knee. "I yield," the hedge-knight says before easing up onto his feet again and making his way off the field.

It's a hard-won victory, but eventually Hardwicke's attack brings Benedict to yielding. He jerks his chin in the briefest of salutes before turning and focusing his attention on Daerd.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Ryman with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword but Hardwicke DODGES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Martyn with Polearm - Moderate wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

It seems that Martyn was breaking off the attack from him. Good thing too, because all that swinging and missing - would be like the worst game of baseball ever. Not that he had much of a chance to appraise the situation. As he turns to look at what options are open to Daerd, he sees Hardwicke close his distance on him. He kept his weight on the back foot, allowing the back to close on him and not the other way around.

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Ryman with Sword & Shield but Ryman DODGES!

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Martyn with Polearm - Light wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

"Oh! Yes… yes. Food… I have been craving some foods, yes…" Corrie admits, though she's suddenly blushing even HARDER. Clearly, her mind was on OTHER sorts of cravings already, if she had confused Cherise's words! She clears her throat then, trying to hide her little slip as she begins to fan herself once more. "Ah…I do not know. She is a woman alone. She wishes a man… her affections may just change by the week."

Cordelya says, "We all have our… Cravings, after all."

Turning a bit to face Aleister as the man attacks him, there's a momentary chuckle while he still grimaces. "Ser Aleister. How nice of you to drop by." And then he tries to attack, taking a few hits in the process.

Turning a bit to face Aleister as the man attacks him, there's a momentary chuckle while he still grimaces. "Ser Aleister. How nice of you to drop by." And then Martyn tries to attack, taking a few hits in the process.

Aleister offers only the slightest incline of his head towards Martyn and a quick, "Ser Martyn." Then, he's simply moving towards the man, clearly trying to fell the Mallister Knight.

Rutger turns his attention to the usually drunk Ser Ryman. Both men continue to pound on one another, curses breaking free behind helmed masks.. A twist of his blade And Rutger presses to break Rymen as he did Walder

<COMBAT> Ryman attacks Rutger with Sword & Shield but Rutger DODGES!

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Ryman with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Martyn with Polearm - Light wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Martyn has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Ryman has been KO'd!

Whilst Tiaryn figures out what to do, Saethwyr stays passed out. He is breathing, and so he's still alive. But other than that, he's not moving much, his sword having fallen to his side when he passed out.

Hardwicke's attack is a force in and of itself, coming to bear on Daerd even as the Nayland knight braces for the attack.

When Rymen falls Rutger forces the Yield, pausing only so long to salute the fallen Frey. "Ser Walder was for my House, but your fall was for Lady Rosanna Groves!" And he turns to press the attack to Daerd.

He can take a number of hits for sure, but then it finally happens, as the last hit to his hand makes the Mallister cry out in pain, stumbling backwards, but keeping his footing, even as he lets go of sword and shield to grab that hand with his other hand. "I…" There's a bit of a swallow. "I yield. Well fought, Ser…" There's a bow of his head, before he moves to pick up again his equipment, and head off the field now, a bit slowly.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield but Daerd DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Serious wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - ARMOR on Right Hand stops the attack!

Daerd keeps his weight back, trying to ride it out for the moment as the other man continues his assault upon him. He's only a few inches taller and wider, but that doesn't stop him from trying to get in and attack the man when he spots an opening. Of course, then Rutger comes in and so he turns to attack the other man in return - taking on his first Nayland of the Melee.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Serious wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Rutger with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Daerd has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Daerd spends a luck point to keep fighting!

They came in again at Daerd and he turnes to block, but both catch him unaware. The first one clocks him in the head, the next taking him in the hand. It's enough to drop him to a knee. He takes a breath, standing back up with a bit of a yell and brings his attack to the man who caught him in the left hand - apparently that one being the more painful of the two.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm but Hardwicke DODGES!

It appears that Rutger finds himself on tear. For at least now, his sword proving that this is his event, as opposed to jousting, like his brother. Teeth grit, hidden behind the Helm as he tries to maneuver and duel.

As three men attack him in turn, Hardwicke falls back, his stance warming more to keeping from dying rather than killing anyone.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm but Hardwicke DODGES!

As he reached the sidelines, Martyn dropped his sword and shield as well, also removing his helm and dropping it on the ground. His gaze moves to the crowd, scanning through it as if looking for someone in particular.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Serious wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - Light wound to Left Arm.

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Serious wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Light wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Daerd spends a luck point to keep fighting!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Serious wound to Left Arm.

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Daerd with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Daerd with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Daerd attacks Hardwicke with Greatsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Daerd has been KO'd!

Corrie's heightened level of blushing warrants a studious gaze from the Lady Cherise, pausing the fanning of her face. "It is a bit late to become embarrassed by some truths." Remembering some of the rumors passing around the campgrounds. "Those cravings comes and goes," she shares while resuming the fan's movement, "as for our dear Tia could she not have fawned after another lord?" The lady's shoulder's lower from their poised height. "Unless of course Lord Andrey will become her purse…"

So, Daerd withstood against the might of two of them beating on him for a good few rounds. He dropped to his knee as he was struck in the chest a few more times. Though he did stand back up, he stood up, to try and hold his ground against them again waylaying into him. It was the hit to his right hand that finally did him in, his left was barely holding fast at the base and with the strike to his right, he drops the weapon. With his weapon no longer available he takes a knee, calling, "I yield m'lords." Having said it, he stands, and slowly makes his way to the nearest side of the melee arena.

Rutger nods once, once Ser Daerd has been downed. There is a glance to Hardwicke before he turns to face Aleister. "Ser Charlton." A raise of his sword in mild salute before he lunges in.

Hardwicke only keeps his focus on Daerd long enough to acknowledge that yield, before he turns as well to face Aleister.

Finding himself facing both Rutger and Hardwicke now, Aleister inclines his head to each and offers a quick, "Sers." Then, he's switching from Hardwicke to Rutger, to meet the man's lunge with a swing of his two handed mace.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Neck stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

Tia glances over to her maid, but alas, this is not the one who has skill in healing, so she just shrugs helplessly to her mistress. "I don't think it's good for him to be passed out like this. Do you know where the nearest maester is?" she says. She does at least look to see if he's breathing - that doesn't take too much thinking, and well, she doesn't have to touch him for that. Still all nice and proper, right? Well, sorta. She reaches out a hand, and stops short of touching the man.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Rutger has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Rutger spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Thankfully for Martyn, his squire has come to help him get his gear back now. As the squire says something, the Mallister knight shakes his head a little, "No, not yet…" he mutters, before he looks from the crowd to the men still in the fight, then to Daerd as the man makes his way off the field. "Well fought, Ser…" he offers, as his right hand still moves to hold the left one. Both hands still armored, but at least it seems to help his mind, holding it like that. Looking baack to the crowd again now.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Neck stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Moderate wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Serious wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

Cordelya's brows knit a bit more as she realizes the man that Tiaryn ran onto the field to see, the one she's been swooning over, still isn't getting up, "Goodness, he's still down. I do hope he's not hurt bad. Perhaps… I should be getting on my feet and trying to help them…" Corrie gently pushes herself up to standing, so she can look up and over any heads in front of them to try and see how bad Tia's flame might be.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Light wound to Right Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Light wound to Right Leg.

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Right Leg stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Light wound to Head (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke spends a luck point to keep fighting!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield but Aleister DODGES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Moderate wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Critical wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Left Hand stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm and MISSES!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm and MISSES!

Being passed out isn't a bad thing, really. After all, it makes the pain unable to be noticed, which is a blessing in and of itself. Saethwyr remains oblivious to the fact that Tiaryn is even near. But with him being passed out, she would likely see the favour of hers that he wears on his shield arm, one end of it loose and fluttering when a breeze passes.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - ARMOR on Neck stops the attack!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - ARMOR on Left Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Aleister spends a luck point to keep fighting!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

Cherise follows the trail of Corrie's concern to Ser Saethwyr. "I should be offended however I know how stubborn you are when it comes healing the wounded. Just do not try to heal the whole camp hmm Corrie? Let the Maesters do what is their duty."

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Critical wound to Head.

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Serious wound to Left Hand (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Rutger has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Aleister spends a luck point to keep fighting!

<COMBAT> Rutger spends a luck point to keep fighting!

Not like the favor helped him, alas. Tia does see it there, and it brings a little smile to her face. But he's still not waking up. Course this does bring to mind - smelling salts. Hah. She turns to the maid, who has the basket she usually carries, and digs in it, looking for a strong smelling herb. Surely she has one? Maybe. She pulls one out, deciding it looks good, and waves it sort of at Saethwyr's nose.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Right Arm stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm and MISSES!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Moderate wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Critical wound to Neck (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Moderate wound to Right Arm (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Critical wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Hardwicke has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke spends a luck point to keep fighting!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword - Serious wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - ARMOR on Head stops the attack!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - Critical wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Hardwicke has been KO'd!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke spends a luck point to keep fighting!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - Light wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Rutger with Polearm - Moderate wound to Chest (Reduced by Armor).

Finally, Martyn lets the remaining fighters do the rest of their fighting without him watching anything. And with his squire following, he heads off back to his tent, face still stuck in a grimace. Looking forward to a painful evening, like no doubt most of the people who took part in the melee.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Aleister with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Aleister with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Aleister attacks Hardwicke with Polearm - ARMOR on Chest stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Aleister has been KO'd!

Once Ser Aleister has yielded Rutger bows his head once before he looks towards Hardwicke. Panting the other knight smiles, as his sword is raised once. "Ser Blayne." A salute given the other knight. "Lay on!" And with that the Nayland knight slams in, pressing the attack on the Terrick Champion. An old feud playing out, though this time- only pride will bear a deep wound.

<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield - ARMOR on Abdomen stops the attack!

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Rutger with Broadsword and MISSES!

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<COMBAT> Rutger attacks Hardwicke with Sword & Shield - Serious wound to Abdomen (Reduced by Armor).

<COMBAT> Hardwicke attacks Rutger with Broadsword and MISSES!

<COMBAT> Dragon has started a new turn. Pose and choose your action.

<COMBAT> Hardwicke has been KO'd!

Alas, he didn't do as well as he would have wished, carrying her favour. The strange smell coming at his nose draws him to snort a little bit, his nose wrinkling a bit. It's a moment or so later before his lashes flicker a bit and then open. And it takes a moment beyond that for him to focus on Tiaryn there. "Lady Tiaryn," Saethwyr says quietly, managing a faint smile.

Finally — finally — Hardwicke stumbles one final time. Bruised and perhaps a little bloodied, even with blunted tourney weapons, he drops to his knee and finally grits out through his teeth: "Yield."

The Sword remains poised at Hardwicke's neck, but when the Yield comes, he raises the sword back, only to stick the blunted thing into the churned up ground. "I accept." Rutger states, before he is peeling off his helm, and offering his hand out to the other knight. "You fought well, Ser Blayne. Thank you." A grim half smile there on the Nayland's face.

When Hardwicke yields, there's a faint sound of dismay from Anais, though she manages to keep a proper smile on her face anyhow. Because one should be gracious about these things.

It's a bit grudging, but Hardwicke takes Rutger's hand and draws back up to his feet. He jerks his chin in final acknowledgment before heading off the field.

Cordelya stands and looks over to Cherise as the woman begins to depart…"As much as I would like to help… perhaps a Maester would be better. I shall come with you, and see if we cannot get one sent down." And with that, she slips back through the crowd with the other noble woman.

It takes a moment for Lord Edmure Tully, heir to Riverrun and future Lord Paramour of the Riverlands, to react properly to the final win. That is because he has fallen asleep in his chair. But someone surely nudges him awake, and he darts up to his feet to assess the final tally. "Who is it? A — oh." He looks disappointedly at Rutger Nayland for a moment before plastering on a smile. "Congratulations, Lord Rutger Nayland. In honor of your victory, the Lord of the Crossing presents you with this." A pair of servants bring out the final prize, a gleaming, silver shield painted with the twins blazon. Gj, everybody.

With a bow of his head, Rutger reaches to draw up his sword, and sheathe it to his belt. There is a look given the crowd, before he does manage to salute, by raising his helm up, and in the other hand, he does have the forethought to raise his favor from the hilt of his sowrd and hold it high as well. Soon enough he will make for the stands, to find his family or perhaps the lady whose favor he holds.

When Edmure speaks, an amused grin shows, before he bows and has his squire, hurry to get the awesome prize. A bad ass shield.