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Seraph Academy
Practice Halls
~~~~~~ @AzureKnight (LIS) ~~~~~~
You were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there were many people on the stands. Doubtlessly eager to see the Crown Princess on her first match. One of them was your brother Lutz in his usual clothes. He watched silently but with a smile. You could tell he was also looking forward to seeing his sister in action.
You then see on the other end your approaching opponent. A man in purple robes slowly took his position. Since he was fully covered and with no weapons visible, it was hard to judge what kind of fighter he would be.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by a female Scaled One, a Seraph Academy staff. The match's referee likely. "This is your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament. However, lose this one and you are out of the tournament." The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have Seraph Academy student and Crown Princess of Razelia, Princess Lisianthus von Zauberheim.." The referee introduced you. The audience cheered loudly for you. "And on the other side, we have Zev'jul. A sorcerer from a faraway land and an invited fighter." The Beastkin then cleared her throat. "Without further ado... Begin!"
Zev'jul assumed a fighting stance as he stared you down. "I hope you don't expect me to pull my punches just because you're the princess, Princess." The sorcerer told you as he waited for your move.
~~~~~~ @AzureKnight (HIS) ~~~~~~
You were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there was not much people on the stands, only several Seraph Academy students.
The person who stood on the other side was an Elf and a Wood Elf from how she appeared. She had green hair and wore clothes that befits a hunter in a forest. She was armed with a bow and several arrows so you know how she will probably fight. Probably.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by a Feathered One, a Seraph Academy student and the match's referee. "This is your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament but it will be as important as the others for if you lose this match, you are out of the tournament for good. Yup yup!" The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have Hisana, an outside competitor invited to participate." The referee introduced you. "And on the other side, we have Seraph Academy student Primera Concierto." The Harpy then cleared her throat. "Alright girls... Begin!"
Primera wasted no time nocking an arrow to her bow and shooting it at you.
~~~~~~ @Rune_Alchemist ~~~~~~
You were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there were only several people on the stands and most of them were all fully armored like knights. Their armor, however, was not Razelian in design nor did they sport any emblems that belonged to the country so they were surely foreigners.
The person who stood on the other side facing you was an armored knight. A fat armored knight. He wielded a single axe that rested on his shoulders. You have no idea how this knight was going to move with his size and armor but perhaps there was more than meets the eye.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by a female Elf, a Seraph Academy student and the match's referee. "This is your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament but not your least important one for if you lose this match, you are out of the tournament." The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have Seraph Academy student, Seleth Thenri." The referee introduced you. "And on the other side, we have Sir Eats-A-Lot. A knight from the esteemed Lot Order of Ortus." The knights in the audience all cheered loudly, lacking the manner and decor of usual knights. The Elf then cleared her throat. "Well then... Begin!"
The Lot Knight brought his axe to the ready, waiting for your move.
~~~~~~ @Polaris North (RVL) ~~~~~~
You were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there was not much people on the stands. Only a couple of Beastkin whom you knew.
The person who stood on the other side was large, tall man dressed in brown robes. His head was covered with a hood and he stood there quietly as you took your position. With his choice in clothing and without any visible weapons, it was hard for you to assess what kind of warrior he is.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by a female Elf, a Seraph Academy student. Likely the match's referee. "This is most likely your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament. However, it's still very important because if you lose, you are out of the tournament." The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have Seraph Academy student, Raviel Husk. A longtime participant of the Grand Academy Tournament." The referee introduced you. "And on the other side, we have Galmore. A sorcerer from a faraway land and an invited fighter." The Elf then cleared her throat. "Let the match... Begin!"
At the signal, Galmore shed his robes to reveal a heavily muscular body unbefitting a sorcerer. He looked more like a wrestler than a sorcerer. However, he kept his hood on and after a few stretches with his head, he began advancing towards you in a slow walk.
~~~~~~ @Pyromaniacwolf ~~~~~~
You were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there were several people in the stands. Most of them appear to be farmers and peasants from outside Zauberheim. They were all cheering for a person named Ecthel.
On the other side, you see a boy with a bow on his hands and wore light armor and clothing. He waved happily at the audience who waved back. This appeared to be the Ecthel they were cheering about.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by an adult Human female, a Seraph Academy staff and the match's referee no doubt. "This is your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament. However, losing this match means you are out of the tournament so keep that in mind." The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have outside competitor Vuldur." The referee introduced you. "And on the other side, we have Seraph Academy student Ecthel Leda." She then cleared her throat. "Without further ado... Begin!"
"Alright, what'choo gonna do, Mister Wolfman?" Ecthel taunted.
~~~~~~ @A Lowly Wretch ~~~~~~
You were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there were a few people on the stands as audience. Seraph Academy students from the looks of it.
You then see on the other end your approaching opponent. A girl of red hair and barbaric armor and garb. On her hands was a long halberd weapon. She looked at you with cold and serious eyes, not at all disturbed by your appearance.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by a Human boy, a Seraph Academy student and match's referee. "This is likely your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament. However, losing this match will mean you are out of the tournament." The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have Thessir. A Rogue Elf guest fighter." The referee introduced you. "And on the other side, we have Hellia Devaron. A Seraph Academy student specializing in aggressive combat." The Human boy then cleared his throat. "Without further ado... Begin!"
Hellia, with a loud war cry, immediately charged at you.
~~~~~~ @Frozen0Titan (KAZ) ~~~~~~
You were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there were only several people on the stands and most of them were all clothed in Eastern garb. They appear to be foreigners and not at all from Zauberheim or even Razelia though you soon find out why they were there.
The person who stood on the other side facing you was a warrior in golden-colored armor of Eastern design. He wielded a single katana which was sheathed in his waist and stood quietly as you took your place. He was probably your opponent this match.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by a male Elf, a Seraph Academy student. The match's referee likely. "This is probably your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament. However, that does not diminish its importance for if you lose this one, you are out of the tournament." The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have a fighter named Kazudain who will be joined by his animal companion, Maldur." The referee introduced you. "And on the other side, we have General Tozen of the Dawn Isles. Currently off-duty to participate in the Grand Academy Tournament." The Elf then cleared his throat. "Without further ado, let the match... Begin!"
"Two against one? I do not favor such odds." Tozen told you before throwing a smoke bomb in the middle of the rectangular arena. When the smoke cleared, Tozen appeared with his blade unsheathed. And another. And another.
They waited for your move.
~~~~~~ @RoccanIronclad ~~~~~~
You were a bit late in registering for the tournament but you made it at the last moment, just before it closed. But you made it and that was what mattered. Soon you were called to your assigned hall for your first match in the tournament. Arriving there, you see that there were only a few people at the stands. Some students from Seraph Academy.
On the other side facing you was a woman in white clothes with a blue silk fabric under them and sported a small top hat. She had a confident pose on and looked ready to get started.
"Fighters!" Your attention was called by an adult human male. Probably a Seraph Academy staff and the match's referee. "This is your first match for the Grand Academy Tournament. However, lose this one and you are out of the tournament." The referee explained. "Both fighters will duel until one of them is incapacitated. All spells are permitted in the fight but! Fighters must not have augmented themselves before the match. Any blessings that needs to be cast will be cast during the match itself."
"Now then, on this side we have Seraph Academy student Vincent Carlisle." The referee introduced you. "And on the other side, we have Rielle Leonardo. A magician from a faraway land and invited to participate in this tournament." The referee then cleared his throat. "Now then... Begin!"
Rielle immediately made a quick motion with her hands and whispered a spell which created a circle of green energy around her. With a smirk on her face, she motioned at you to come at her.
Luminous Citadel
Meeting Room
In the Luminous Citadel, a discreet meeting was called that invited certain individuals. One who was summoned was Tibrus Heatherman, the head architect of the kingdom. Another was Faye Nisval, a Beastkin graduate from Seraph Academy and recalled back to Zauberheim. And an outsider, Enishi Fuyu, who was taken in by authorities after saying that he was after a dangerous person who had allegedly joined the Grand Academy Tournament, dashing any hopes he has in joining it.
The room was spacious with a long table that had a dozen or so wooden seats. There were three large windows that provided a wonderful view of the city of Zauberheim. Banners with Razelian colors were hung in between the windows. In the room were the aforementioned three joined by an old man with hair white with age and wisdom. This was Athos, the royalty's court mage but his meager-sounding title betrays the fact that he was a most accomplished sage and did a whole lot more than being a court mage. Teaching in Seraph Academy for one.
"Everyone, I'm not going to mince words. You are all here by orders of the King for an important mission." The court mage told everyone present. "You are chosen for your skills and knowledge although one of us, I hear, was an unexpected addition." He remarked, probably referring to Enishi.
"But... onto the business at hand." Athos continued. "You are all called here to investigate a very important matter: corruption and malpractice within this year's Grand Academy Tournament." The court mage revealed. "Most of the Arcknights have voiced their suspicions of cheating and other shady tactics in the tournament and so the King wants an investigation into this matter."
"However, the King respects your freedom and you are free to walk away from this if you wish." Athos continued. "Oh, are there... any questions, by the way?"