Arena of Souls

[Nathaniel Arkchion]

In the northwest corner within the outer walls of the castle, you might find a large arena and training ground. This is the place to fight, make bets and see the strongest of the realms face off in friendly sparring matches.
There are spells placed on the arena that cannot be countered, removing participants from the threat of permanent harm.  

[Adamaeis]

Adamaeis led Rex to a rack of weapons, they looked plain enough but in fact their was something special about them. Lifting one of the many longswords up he tossed it to the elf.

"All of the wounds inflicted by these weapons will heal instantly at the end of a match, the pain will be real as will the wound. To end a match one of us must either surrender, be knocked out, orr be unable to continue the fight. A knock out will actually feel like death, but your spirit will not leave your body and the match will end bringing you back to full health. If this were a deathmatch the wards around this place would have to be taken off by one of the Forsworn family." Adamaeis explained simply.  

[Adamaeis]

"Not this time my friend, now we are going to focus on fighting an opponant if he gets close enough to hurt you." Adamaeis said as he picked up a saber, though it was slightly shorter than the longsword it would be lighter as well. Afterward he walked towards the doors to the open arena.  

[Adamaeis]

Adamaeis made his way through the doorway which led out onto the Arena floor, it was surrounded by a stadium that could fit any number of people of that Adamaeis was aware. Walking to near the center of the floor which was covered lightly in dust yet firm enough not to hinder movement, Adamaeis turned to face Rex. With a small smile He raised his blade in a practiced manner, picking up a defensive position he waited for the elf.

"Come on Rex, let's see what you've got." Adamaeis said lightly as a small challenge.  

[Adamaeis]

Adamaeis read the tensing muscles as Rex charged him, sidestepping the forward lunge he would swat the foot away that tried to kick him. With a clean smile Adamaeis closed the distance that was now between them, With a fluid arch he spun his saber towards Rex's torso in a horizontal slash.  

[Adamaeis]

Adamaeis hopped over his leg to gain a few steps of distance between then, when Rex tried to stab he parried causing the blade to fling towards the ground. Instead of taking the opportunity to strike Adamaeis hopped backwards and nodded approvingly.

"Not bad, you're quick." Adamaeis surmised before lunging towards Rex, he held his saber down at his arm guiding it with his other hand he would use it as a standing iron maiden aiming for Rex's throat.