The frozen wasteland was silent, even the wind seemed oddly hushed. It was like the very enviroment itself was bracing itself for the showdown between the two battlemages. Standing roughly 20 feet away from each other was a gambling drifter with his head low by the name of [b]Jaques LeRoux[/b] and almost directly inline with him was an unknown knight clad in battle armor. Neither of them spoke, but the voice of the 'Tall Man' Mr Kuro could be heard in the ether.

[i][color=a187be]Don't panic young man, you're still at school, or at least your physical body is. This duel will all be over in a second in real time, and you will be comfortably sleeping after I am finished with you.....know that this was not my original intention, but just like you and your fellow ring wielding students, I too have a destiny to fulfill, now prepare your cards.[/color][/i]

In the spirit realm where Kuro and Kyogi were inhabiting the decks were now in their hands and they began to to Draw:

[i][color=a187be]I first summon the [b]Elite Maruader[/b] and both my [b]War Axe[/b] and [b]Glacier Guard!![/b][/color][/i]

The rangy pirate appeared out of nothing and while gripping his flintlock and rapier  he trudged through the snow fairly slowly  attempting to find a decent range to aim a shot before closing in. While the Unkmown Knight now armed with his Axe and Shield was dashing much faster towards LeRoux, getting ready for melee combat.