The Baron accepted, and his best accompanied sword volunteered to join him in the duel. Events had taken place Cyrdic had never thought possible. Perhaps Ulric and Sigmar truly did watch over him. Not that a duel was being out of the fire yet. They still had to win, and Cyrdic recognized the Baron's best sword as Hans Vildenwort. Cyrdic had once seen the man best a Chosen of Chaos with his greatsword. What's more, the Baron was to fight. And while old, he had been trained in sword use, and would be wielding his Runefang. 

Cyrdic called for servants to fetch his shield, as well as his Broadsword. If he was going to fight a battle of the past, he would wield the weapons of his past. Once they fell in his hands again, it felt good to feel their weight. The new Ulric sword [i]Fjorlhaf[/i] was well made, and he had gotten used to it. But he'd use his basket hilted broadsword he'd used on campaign. With a few practice swings and shield hefts and maneuvers, he was ready. 

Cyrdic pulled Camilla close to him, and whispered "Guard my flank and attack theirs. I'll hold their attention," he said with. It would be just like usual. He felt they had gotten quite good at fighting together. 

With that, the Graf stood at the center of the room as the four fighters squared up, weapons at the ready. The Baron smoldered with anger, and though Hans would follow him, he gave a nod to Cyrdic. They'd fought together in the north after all, and both knew this was truly nothing personal. Cyrdic returned the gesture, saluting with his sword.  

"Until one party yields, the duel shall continue." the Graf announced. "Let Ulric guide with his judgement. Begin." 

"For Ostland!" Hans cried, greatsword leading as he charged. Cyrdic roared and met him in the center, doing his best to redirect his greatsword's path with own broadsword. To a weaker man, it would have been an impossible move, but he barely pulled it off, just long enough for his shield to knock aside the Baron's runefang, effectively blocking both men, though the Dwarf-forged blade cut a line atop Cyrdic's Norscan boss shield. He backstepped and riposted, but his broadsword was blocked by a deft flick from Hans. 
[@Penny]