Knute the Brute vs. Kulgarr
Ultrann hovers above the stadium, welcoming the eager crowd. Many audience members have come to see Knute the Brute. Word has travelled fast about his power and brutishness, and his quick disposal of Moonshadow. Others, however, come for Kulgarr, to witness his deceptive and wicked ways. Still others come undecided, just here to see some good gladiator entertainment. "Welcome all to the third match of our 5th Session of Ultrann's Gladiators! This themed match pits our two nasty half-orcs against each other. While their lineages may be different, Knute relies on his raw power while Kulgarr relies on cunning and deception. Who will outlast the other? We soon shall see!!" Ultrann slowly flies back to his private seating, and motions to his man-at-arms Grolsch to begin the fight.
Kulgarr is first to materialize. The swarthy, pony-tailed half orc appears in front of the East Gate. Clad in studded leather, his shortbow is in his hands and his rapier at his side. "<<Bring on my brother so he can witness my abilities, before he falls to my feet!>>", he bellows in the Orcish tongue.
Knute the Brute then appears, in front of the North Gate. He is not very tall for a half-orc, but he is solidly built. His breastplate armor is covered in peasant rags, and wears no shoes of any sort. He wields a greataxe, with a longbow and quiver on his back and a sling at his side. He is a hirsute man, with some prominent scars. He wears bright red body paint along a line down the left side of his face. He bows deeply to Ultrann, giving thanks to him, for as a result of Knute's winnings from last week, he was able to buy himself out of slavery from one of Ultrann's associates. Ultrann nods in return of his gladiator's thanks. Knute then stands tall and grips his axe in a battle stance.
Kulgarr acts first, swiftly moving in Knute's direction before stopping and letting loose an arrow. Before Knute has a chance to fully react, the arrow pierces his armor and between his ribs on his left side, causing a painful and nasty wound. "<<Argh, you will pay for that!!>>", he yells. Knute enters a terrifying rage as he quickly approaches his archer-enemy. A look of terror is witnessed on Kulgarr's face as his foe races his greataxe. With a mighty blow, the axe smashes solidly into Kulgarr's chest. A massive wound appears and blood sprays over the two warriors and onto the ground between them.
Kulgarr, realizing he is in serious trouble, rolls backwards out of melee in a southerly direction. He fires off another arrow, striking Knute squarely in the chest. Undaunted, Knute bridges the distance between them and begins swinging his great axe yet again. Despite his wounded state, Kulgarr tries his best to dodge and weave Knute's swings. "<<May Gruumsh greet you at the gates, my brother!>>", Knute bellows, as his final blow strikes Kulgarr. Kulgarr lies bleeding and dying on the ground as Knute lets out a mighty roar in victory, raising his greataxe above his head. The crowd roars this new and mighty champion of the pit!
Knute the Brute: 600 XP, 182 gp. Another quick disposal! You're going to go far.
Kulgarr: 375 XP, 144 gp. Your arrows struck true, but they weren't enough against that brute!