“My apologies, Marshal.”Cass said, raising his own weapon in a salute almost too fast to be fully seen. “But the beginning had been called and I had been trained to act swiftly, disregarding perfunctories. There is something of a lethal edge to the art. For example, my first move is known as
Kitten Strikes Swiftly.
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Cass shuffled his feet for a second before tilting his head quizzically. Rather than force a strike, the marshal was busy imbuing his sword with magic.
Cass leaped forward, bringing his blade into play once again.

“That move is known as Lightning Strikes Twice.” Cass smiled. “I notice that you have called upon magic to guide your aim? If you wish this to be a test of raw swordsmanship and skill, I will give you the opportunity to dispel. Or do you wish to test my arcane abilities as well?”


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"Well that depends... I wasn't aware that it was limited to only swordsmanship. I must apologize for my mistake." Kendrick turned on his heels and marched to the weapons table. He set down the dueling sword before picking up another wooden sword. He tested the weight as he marched back into the square. "Continue."

“No mistake. Simply a small concession and for that, I thank you.”

Cass set himself in a defensive stance, readying himself for aKendrick’s strike.

"If you're ready." Kendrick shifted his feet and brought the sword down in a power strike. It was a simple over the shoulder strike, one that was trained into a soldier for hours upon hours.

Cyrus watched as Kendrick switched out weapons and Cass respected his dueling partner’s choice. Then Kendrick closed and dealt a swift, violent blow to Cass.

Cass was rocked back solidly by Kendrick’s powerful attack. Not taking time to assess the damage, Cass immediately countered with an attack of his own.
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Cyrus watched as Cass took the heavy blow from Kendrick but was impressed that he returned with a deft strike of his own.

Cass takes a moment to note the blood pouring from his body. There seems to be more of it than he expected.
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Kendrick ignored the minor flesh wounds. He twirled the blade before he lashed out with the wooden blade. "This reminds me of the time where the master-at-arms suggested that I train with a heavy weighted sword. Good training."

“You certainly have mastered the art,” Cass agreed. “Luckily for me this is only a duel and not actual combat. I have seen you in the field and you always manage to devastate your enemies.” Cass tried for a crossover strike and while the move was successful, it landed with little force.
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The two combatants trade blows, testing each other’s defenses and leaving minor bruises.

Cass was feeling a bit light headed as he prepared for the Marshal’s next attack. He had serious doubts that his speed would be a match for Kendrick’s power. Still, the match was not over yet.

Kendrick tried to follow up with a quick strike of his own. "But your quickness is an asset. Not all fights are as straight forward as a duel."

Cyrus watched the two combatants closely, Kendrick took another swing that snuck through Cass’s defenses.

Another strike, more blood. It was now apparent to Cass that one way or another, this duel was about to be over quickly.
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Cade’s blade strikes true and leaves a small bruise.

Kendrick stepped back to slash down with the dueling sword.

Kendrick connects with a swing that nearly takes Cass to his knees, but Cass remains on his feet, at least for the moment.

Feeling himself buckle, Cass leaned in for one more quick strike although it did not have the power behind it that he had hoped. “After this bout, you may certainly call yourself a duelist as well as a warrior.” Cass congratulated Kendrick.
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Cass once again struck true, but the blow was minor.

OOC:  How are we doing guys?  You each have three mire duels to fight yet.

OOC: Dom is happy to fight to first touch if you want :)

Kendrick continued his methodical strikes with the wooden sword.

Kendrick swings and drops Cass to the ground unconscious. Cyrus congratulats Kendrick and checks on Cass to make sure the damage he’d taken wasn’t too severe.