Praise be to Azarakoth!!

[hailey<3]

Jikaili Hudanis grins down to the mages who had fought....one who was sadly pitiful in the fight and the other who she had noticed was using some rather dirty...and dare she say....cheating tactics.....she had noticed that when he approached his opponent and used the shadows, that he was way too close....to be using magic....She shouts. "The winner is Yakultt!!" She shouts and raises her arms, as the stadium erurpts with a mix of cheers and hateful words of bastard and cheater. She grinned again.....she was happy to know that the people were not stupid.....they knew scum when they spotted them. She says to the fighter. "And champion....what do you wish to have....as a prize for winning this fight?" She asks but her eyebrow raises as he shouts at her. "I want to fight you! To the death..." She looks to her bodyguard and he shakes his head....he did not wish for her to participate in this fight....however...she was never one to say no. "Very well then..." She says as she makes her way from out of her shaded arena spot and into the arena. "First.....we bow...." As she bowed, he did what she expected him to. He raised a pillar of flames that instantly consumed her and left nothing but a pile of blackened bones.

The whole stadium erupts into screams of shock and surprise but mostly fear as their governess was murdered in front of them. Yakult begins to laugh as he shouts. "I.....I...I did it! The Bitch is dead!" However as the guards ran into the arena, he stops laughing and instead, begins to shake as a hand from the darkness pushes him out into the light, holding him by the throat. The hand was pure darkness and the bodyguard nodded as Jikaili walks out and says. "I thought you were a coward....a pity too...." She looks to the mage who the bastard had put into a serious condition. "He could have been something wonderful...." She places her hand on the cheater's skull and he begins to scream as a bright light blinds a few people but makes the scene actually watchable.....she was sucking his life essence out. "You killed him.....you can still repay the city back....." She says as he continues to scream which soon turns into a soft whimper, his body now skeletal as he falls to the ground. "Clean him up....and see if he can be saved." The royal medics who were always on hand nodded, and while one picked up the skeletal body of the cheater, two more used their powers to lift up the boy and leave the arena. She looked to her guards and they moved back upstairs. She then shouted. "Fighters of my arena! I want you all to come out now.....and announce yourselves and why you are here!" She shouts, the crowd now silent in respect.

[spriter1]

Eileen was watching the fight from behind the gates, her smile reaching from one side of her face to the other as she looked on with glee. The fight between Yakult and Jikali obviously, not exactly being able to see much of the other fight for the shadows. She did think about parting them a bit so she could see the action, but decided against it with the huge man beside her.

When it was finally time to come out, she did admittedly cartwheel and backflip most of the way over, deciding that what better opportunity to be a jester then when in front of a metaphorical queen? She stops her act and stands looking up at Jilkaili, shouting up to her "I am Eileen O'Kiln, and I'm here because... Well, I was bored and it seemed like something to pass the time with!"

[KnightVanilla]

Watching the spectical unfold as the fight played out to show a cheater to be the victor was no surprise. However the fool didn't do a better job of hiding what he had done. Not that it mattered now it got him to his goal as it seemed the governess was eager to meet his challenge. Rein already knew how it would end and even as the rest of the crown thought there governess dead as well as the challenger proved just how foolish they were. As the Governess did swoop in for her victory what caught Reins eye was the moment she used her spirit magic. Something he's only heard rumors about as she stole the man's life force.

"Intersting..." Was the first word to escape his lips while he's remained in the crowds hidden. He's watched every fight so far to prepare for his own. And as the Governess called for challengers he remembered his goal for being here. Jumping from the crowds stands he calls out to the Governess. "My name is Rein.... I'm up for the challenge of the Arena!"

[cliffracer]

That last series of fights had Hunter on edge. She was already furious at the prospect of that cheater getting so far, she was very ready to get sweet justice on that bastard as soon as she could! Of course Hunter would have to settle for watching the guy get drained, but it would only be half as satisfying to her. Ah well...

With one fist high in the sky, Hunter enters the arena bearing an over-eager grin. As she walks, she extends her arms out to her sides in a cocky pose, looking up to Jikaili. With one last flourish, she tucks an arm in to her loose and monk-like robes. "Hunter! I'm here for good fights and sweet victory!"

She chuckles quietly as she looks over the other combatants to enter, evaluating each one to herself. Hope I'm not the only one here looking for a bit of fun...

[Dracoslicer]

Jack had been watching the fights for a while, not because he wanted to prepare against the combatants, but to see where he could get his magic to by using what he's seen. He personally didn't care for either Jikaili or Yakultt, but he was interested in their ways of combat, which he once again only saw the cowardly style of Yakultt once again, and after watching what the Governess did, he grinned at the irony, but after hearing what she said, he decided now would be as good a time as ever.

He would stand and make himself obvious, after all, what better way to begin his battle? "My name is Jack and I am here to test my skills in the Arena!"

[MelissaB]

Observing the fight with interest she smiles at the cheater's actions. "Ah a man after my own heart. Unfortunately for him he failed at it." Shaking her head she watches the governess summon them forth into the arena to announce themselves looking over those that stepped in before her she smirks. "This is to please the crowd... lets show off." She smirks and clenching her hands into fists out to her sides; They quickly begin shaking violently until with a a sudden motion she jerks them up and unclenches her fists. Fire burning and engulfing her upper form giving her a cloak of fire. Not finished yet she swirls her now flame wielding arms around in a circle pulling shadows to engulf and conceal her features entirely as she steps into the arena floor.

Stepping silently into an open space except for the wisps of shadows and flicker of flames. "I am Syndra." She calls out finally giving voice to her entrance. She looks around at the crowd then the governess and then with a screech, sends fire and shadow rocketing outwards revealing herself from the shadowy inferno. "I am here to entertain."

[Reaver]

Razajin watched the fight with a perverse glee, knowing he was already going to die just by challenging the governor. He could as easily asked for power or a high-ranking position that would get him closer to his target, but no he went for the instant kill. "At least but on a good show before you get your ass kicked." He chuckled after watching the aftermath of his assassination attempt. He would put on a much better show and not die because of some small reason. A grin stretched across his face as he began to walk out into the arena. As a gladiator, he knew that entertainment was just as important as magical skill, so when he marched out, shadows clung to his form. He manipulated them, making his hands look like claws and having large wings grow from his back. Simple illusions but probably enough to get the crowd warmed up for whatever was to come next.

"I am Razajin. I am here to anoint the arena in the blood of the weak. To slaughter those that our exalted see fit to provide me with and make a spectacle before ending their lives!" He raised his hands and roared as his shadows dissipated, flying into the sky as a onyx mist. He looked at everyone else in the arena, already sizing up his victims.

[hailey<3]

The Governess watched all of them with intent and interest until it came to Razajin. She puts on a little smirk and standing up from her chair begins to giggle at him. This soon turned into laughter as she wiped her eyes and asks loudly. "You know that if you commit to painting this arena in the blood of the weak....then you are going to have to kill yourself.....Very nice parlour tricks but it will not impress me.....anyway...now that I have spoken to the Jester..." She looks around the arena and shouts. "It is your first round....try and put on a good show...these people have paid good money..." And with that, the crowds in the stands, have the wards activated around them, protecting them from the magical spell blasts. "And.....begin!!" She shouts at the top of her voice.

[spriter1]

Hearing that they were beginning just like that, Eileen quickly takes the initiative and begins her cartwheels and backflips in the other direction, quickly turning back to the group and bowing. "Let the game's begin! I wish you all luck!"
That's all she says though before she tries to grab at the nearest shadows and make arrows with them, hoping to throw a barrage at the group.

[cliffracer]

Hunter laughs in excitement, balling her fists and dropping down. She jabs her fists at the ground to make a blast of air, propelling herself out of the fray and hoping to possibly disorient someone who is a bit too slow to get out of there. Hunter needs to see what kind of tricks these other chumps have up their sleeves.

[MelissaB]

Syndra snaps into action swirling shadows to conceal her and her vicinity in absolute darkness her hand gathering the deep black in her hands before throwing it towards her feet blanketing the area in them. The shadows stretching out and spreading around her, she summons up a bolt of fire in each hand and begins launching them one by one at everyone in the arena from within the concealing void of shadows renewing each bolt after throwing it Hoping to keep them busy while the shadowy domain spreads allowing her to move more freely.

[Dracoslicer]

Jack waited just long enough to see everyone's reactions then covered himself in a shadowy dome, and at the same time would send multiple shadow tendrils at Syndra, his plan was to use the dome to defend himself while taking out the fire throwing maniac as quickly as possible. He would also make the tendrils branch as they fired out, creating a web as they traveled forward in his own plan to cover the entire arena. he knew how to conteract his own magic but he knew he would have a bit of trouble with other types, but that was the reason he specialized and had plenty of ways to use his abilities with the strategy he was using.

[KnightVanilla]

With all the commotion of the fight starting to spark he found about everyone of his opponents were fools to show off their abilities so easily. Opening up his canteens on his belt he pulls out enough water to cover his hands and forearms. As he walks to the center of the Arena stepping out of the way of the poorly aimed barrage of arrows meant for the group and deflecting the fire with his hands. Using the water and the natural cold breeze have the fires impact and temperature mean little to nothing of him. Looking around the Arena he decided to pick his opponent seeing the girl who sent herself fly through the air was his first target. Remembering each of their introductions he walks up to where she would land and yells. "Hunter I challenge you!" The smart thing for now was one on one combat besides if you spread yourself too thin you may end u losing quite shamefully.

[cliffracer]

Hunter gets a nice and big grin on her face as she points at Rein, nodding. "You. I like you. Long as you don't get distracted an' let one of those other chumps get in the way, we're doin' this." She thankfully was able to keep that fire at bay with a few blasts of wind, and she was able to start moving for her duel with Rein before the shadow arrows made their mark as well. She wanted to make sure there was pleeeenty of room to work with without the others interfering.

Hunter quickly thinks about all the opportunities she could take here if she was some kind of dishonorable type. She frowns at the consideration, shaking her head. She'll make sure to keep her eyes on the other combatants, since it's quite clear they have their own priorities in a fight... If they keep the pressure up, she might have to put the duel on hold.

[That_One_Guy]

Jonathan watched all of this from where he stood in the crowd, his brown hair getting in his eyes somewhat, arms crossed. When the battle is over, he will announce himself and attempt a fight, he wanted to see how everyone fought, how they reacted to attacks, maybe even let them in on his own ideas of what he had planned afterwards. But for now, he needed to wait and see how things went. Besides, he wanted to take part in combat as well.

[Reaver]

"Fuck luck! I'll kill you with magic!" Razajin roared at Eileen. He slammed his fists on the ground, raising a small 6ft seim-circle high rock wall to block the first barrage of shadow arrows and fire. "Fuckin amateurs..' He muttered as he punched a hole in the middle of his wall so he could see the rest of the arena. He spied the same girl he had yelled at from before, across the arena and grinned as he pressed up against the wall, pushing it across the arena, picking up speed and momentum as he went. He only needed it to close the distance with Eileen, then the fight would really start. He'd glance through the hole occasionally to see that he was heading in her general direction but otherwise he'd keep behind the wall completely.

[spriter1]

Seeing the person charging at her after having blocked her arrows, Eileen let out a smile and said "Yay! Some action!" before beginning to back flip away from the guy towards the other end of the arena and into the shade, leaving runes on the ground wherever her fingers touched. She occasionally threw one to the left or the right when Razajin ran around her runes, hoping to catch him in one before she reached the shade, at which point she stopped her backflips only to run towards him, trying to make the shadows corporeal and reach out over him before running up it, hoping to get above his sheild before flipping off and throwing a couple of fireballs.

[KnightVanilla]

Keeping a proper stance he kept his eyes locked on her as he unhooked his canteens as he pulled water to form a mist wall to ensure her line of sight is obstructed. Throwing his shards around where she was anticipating her movements. Not letting he opportunity present itself for her to take advantage of ge mist wall he runs through it as the droplets in the air reform to surround his arm acting as a shield as they would bunch up together and reform into ice when a projectile came to close. Reforming to mist to keep his arm from feeling too much pressure from the water shield.

[cliffracer]

Wall of mist... Not unexpected, but annoying.
Hunter decided not to move, though. Instead she stamps her feet a few times to draw up the earth around them to hopefully keep herself stable in the face of attacks, then starts windmilling her arms to start bringing up some air. Hunter needs to find this guy before she can hit him, and the best way to do that is firing bolts of air in to the mist at random!

[That_One_Guy]

(I Will be making dice rolls and telling you the damage done with the attack. everyone will have 20 HP so that the fight doesn't last forever and I will be using d10s, once you see your rolls, react accordingly!)

Eileen(Spriter) vs Razajin!(Reaver): Eileen rolls a 5 for her attacks to hit, Razajin rolls a 9 to dodge/block, Raz avoids damage!

Hunter(Cliffracer) Vs Rein (Knightvanilla): Both seem to be attacking and defending though penalities will be brought due to unable to see eachother!
Rein rolls 3 to attack (5-2) and Hunter rolls a 2(4-2) to defend and suffers light damage from one of the projectiles, though it seems to only be a scratch(-2 damage, 18 HP)
Hunter Rolls a 6(8-2) to attack and Rein rolls a 5(7-2) to defend and is also hit by one of Hunter's attacks, though it is also only a scratch.(-2 damage, 18 HP

Syndra(Melissa) vs Jack(Draco)/everyone
Syndra aims at Jack first rolling a 3 to attacking and Jack rolls a 7 to defending, allowing him to block the damage and not suffer anything (or dodge out of the way, whichever) and still fight.

Syndra's attacks Eileen and Razajin, rolling a 6 attack for Eileen and a 5 for Raz. since they are pre-occupied with one another, they suffer -1 penalty to defense. Eileen rolls a 7, allowing her to JUST BARELY dodge or block and Raz rolls a 8, allowing him time to use this as an advanage of sorts against Eileen if he wants to.

Syndra's attacks Hunter and Rein next, rolling a 7 for attack against Hunter, and a 9 against Rein. Since they are pre-occupied with one another, they suffer a -1 penalty to defense, Hunter rolls a 2(3-1 to attack, suffering moderate damage from the attack (-3, 15 HP). And Reign rolls a 9(10-1) and just barely has time to block/dodge the attack, leaving him staggered(though uninjured).

Finally, Jack attacks Syndra with his shadow tendrils, though he couldn't really see her (-2 penalty) and attacked at an area he believed her to be at (3, 1+2) for attack and Syndra rolls a 3(5-2) to defend, just barely dodging/blocking the attack, leaving her staggered (though uninjured)