Duels in Westgate

Duels in Westgate conform to a fairly standard structure.
A challenge is issued, and must be met or the other party faces shame and ignomy.
The person challenged may choose the weapons - but it is rarely anything other than longswords or Westgate pikes (spears). 
In most duels one of the participants will be killed, but not always. Mercy may be granted.
It is currently not illegal to duel in the city and anyone killed in one is not considered a murder victim.
Fenrir faught his first duel in Westgate on DAY 309 (14th Hammer)(January)
Fenrir had initially decided to have a lie in and miss the duel but Random pointed out to him that while it was the sensible choice if he thought it wouldn't go his way it would mean he would loose face in Westgate and that Dreggleblot would always be after him and the situation would never be resolved.
So he borrowed a sword from Random (Fenrir used a morning star) and flew to the Gardens of Termadar where the duel was to take place. Arahel dropped Veddic off, but wanted no part of it and went on her way to the Day Air Watch watchtower to seek out Dressdelle.
Three men awaited them, Chester Dreggleblot himself, his second and a cleric. 
Through their seconds (Veddic acting as Fenrir's second) they agreed that since Fenrir was rubbish with a sword he could use his morning-star instead.
The faced each other, in the cold air of the dawn, and when the word was given combat was joined.
Dreggleblot was deadly with the sword and managed to hit Fenrir with almost every strike. Fenrir hit less, but when he did, he did more damage with his morning-star.
The combat went all the way, much blood flowing from wounds on both men. A final sword blow from Dreggleblot made Fenrir stagger with only his warlock healing abilities saving him from collapse. With the last of his strength Fenrir landed one last blow on Dreggleblot and sent him sprawling, unconscious, onto the ground.
Fenrir could have slain him there, legally he would have not been charged with murder since it was a duel, however he knew it was frowned upon in Westgate to kill a helpless opponent and besides Veddic had told him that old Chester was a decent enough sort who had felt duty bound to defend his sister's honour.
Fenrir's second duel he lost (or rather he threw it!) 
Just before we had left him Fenrir (DAY 426) was to fight a duel against 'The Bastard of Cormaeril'. However, Random had instructed him to lose it (as Random said they were not in a position to make some very powerful enemies over the matter) and Fenrir grudgingly did so.
(GM note: This happened off camera, as AP had GM'd the last 9 sessions and we were restarting the Westgate Campaign again!)
Category:Dungeons and Dragons
Category:Westgate
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