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<Snipped quote by Rilla>

Rilla, but what if the character is a summoner, having controllable allies mentioned in his CS?


Summons have a slightly different rule-set, though as far as I know you'd have to hash out what sort of situation you were rolling with before-hand because there isn't a universal set of rules for this kind of thing. All I can vaguely remember is summons tend to be a few tier levels lower than the caster, can be stated to attack (but the target of the attack is up to the victim, rather than the attacker) and can be auto-hit (but not auto-killed, and it still has to be logical.)

Like I said though, if you want to bring a summoner in you'd probably have to hash out whatever rules you want to fight by yourself.
Brennus grinned as his blade cut a gruelling streak of red into his opponent’s thigh, and the crowd roared its approval. Respecting one’s opponents counter was an important part of gladiatorial combat however, which explained why the Iceni warrior immediately drew back his right leg and his spear respectively, retreating behind the safety of his shield. Not a moment too soon either, as his foe carried out a clever trick with his spear to splatter sand towards Brennus’ face, forcing him to duck momentarily behind his fairly large shield.

The sand scattered off it harmlessly, though he realised with only a moment to spare that the scattering of sand was a prelude to a further attack. On the back foot, Brennus allowed his momentum to carry him back another step, while he turned his body rightward a touch to block the end of the spear with his shield. Fighting at the extreme end of his opponent’s range was doing him a whole world of favours at this point, preventing his burlier opponent from utilising his greater strength while keeping Brennus safe and mobile.

The spear point glanced off the right side of the shield harmlessly, though the force took Brennus aback and he almost staggered, thrown momentarily off balance as he struggled to regain the safe distance he desired. To prevent his Spartan foe from following him he lashed out with his own spear with a warding jab towards centre of mass, easily blocked and relatively low threat, but hopefully enough to give Brennus time to regain his composure.
You didn't actually say what part of Brennus' body your character was poking at.
Yeah, wondering what happened.
Essentially, I wanted Kaelin to be a bit of a petty dictator, though terrifying when genuinely angry.
Regardless, in a fight between two equals, trying to catch a surprise low-kick (to the knee, not even the upper thigh) is both difficult and dangerous.

You also didn't have your character check the kick in any fashion with his leg, so only his hands are stopping the force of Fury's kick, kicks beat hands most of the time.

I also quite clearly said 'easily' because everything about your post suggested nonchalant as fuck defense.

This isn't ranked, but feel free to seek advice from any of the judges or other arena denizens, particularly anyone with fighting experience, maybe they can cast an eye on the situation.
Yeah but Skallagrim's post tailed off with him being led to the Liason, so I assume he'd get there eventually at which point my character interjects.

Feel free to call him Kaelin, it's what I'll be doing. Though it will probably annoy him, which is good.
There you go, got Kaelin being an asshole all about the place.
Azakanealina’Kaelin the Sculptor, exalted member of the Ascended, creator of the Void, Antire, Fintar and countless other masterpieces, floated serenely into the pristine white ‘Viewing Area’. His stone-sculpted body flexed all four arms and his gravely handsome face twisted into scorn as he viewed the Dreamer who had arrived before him. His eyes glowed blue, not the cool blue of water however, but that of intense heat. He gathered himself, his demeanour changing swiftly to one of passivity, complimented by an air of pride that seemed to emanate from him in near nauseating waves. He ignored any staff attempts at conversing with him, showing his disdain for those beneath him with every moment within the Liason’s domain. However, his was not the petty disdain of a spoilt noble, not quite, it was more the complete lack of empathy one might find in an ordinary human regarding a single ant.

Perhaps that was being generous, Kaelin cared less for those beneath him than a human would care for a dust mite.

He floated towards the Liason and the Dreamer before they could greet one another, interjecting in the scornful way those assured of their power often do.

“Liason, the Ascended send their regards.” His voice was deep and seemed to reverberate around the room, one of many small acts of narcissism on Kaelin’s part. If he had the emotional range, his lips may have upturned at this lie. “I, Azakanealina’Kaelin, represent them in these proceedings, so for your sake I hope they do not disappoint.”

He looked past Skallagrim as if he were not present, refusing to acknowledge the presence of the Dreamer immediately, showing how far above him he believed himself to be.

“Oh, Dreamer, come to collect more bones for your mausoleum?” He said finally, as if suddenly noticing him. “You always were the good little courier.” He turned from him smugly, allowing them whatever petty conversation they deemed appropriate, though his pride would not prevent him from listening in.
Fury’s shielding protected him from the mud on approach as he moved in and circled, striking with his right leg towards his opponent’s left knee. Only a sloppy or amateur low-kick can be easily caught, and Fury’s was neither of those things. With his super-natural strength and energy augmented speed there was no chance that his opponent was going to be able to nonchalantly crouch down and catch his kick with his hands, especially considering the time he had to react to the kick, the first Fury had launched. He would be lucky to escape without broken fingers as Fury’s shin impacted the reaching hands and most likely slammed into the outside of his knee for good measure.

Fury wondered why Kanitah, presuming he had sufficient time to react considering his actions, didn’t just check his kick with his leg, but it was too late to correct that mistake now and he would have to pay the price.
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