Sourian-Frigura

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Sourian-Frigura (Or sword fighting) is a two contestant sport where two people have a classic duel. Many variants exist such as Below Gravity Duels, 2v2's, High Gravity and of course more. The one played during tournaments is usually the normal 1v1.

## Information

### Origin

Whilst sword fighting has been an old traditonal human thing, it was forefitted as time went on. Other empires however expanded it into its own sport. The Great Cosmos Empire often arranged these duels mostly for the pleasure of the ruler. The name Sourian-Frigura comes from the Old Cosmos language.

### Rules

As it is a dangerous sport, rules are in place to avoid death or dismemberment by opponent players. They can be changed depending on format but for the main game these are as followed:

* Both Opponents must fight until either one gives up or the other can not fight anymore.
* Only swords are to be used, punching and kicking will result in the opponent getting to attack first immediately.
* No striking the head of any combatant, doing so will result in the opponent starting off.
* A coin is flipped to decide who strikes first.
* If a player requires medical help the match will be forfeited and retaken a week after the opposing player has been sorted out.
* Players are allowed to show their faces before a match but must apply their visor when they go to fight.
* If the battle goes on for longer than two minutes, a water break will be granted for 2 minutes.
* All blades must be 105cm in length with a handle capable of being held comfortably.
* If an opponent is knocked onto the floor, the duel will pause until they get up. If it takes longer than five seconds it will be deemed a foul and the opponent gets the first hit.

### Tournaments

The main and only tournament for swordfighting is the Sourian Championship, every nation can choose one fighter to represent their nation and over the course of a month it proceeds like a knockout. Everyone who loses is knocked out permanently. Eventually, the last two will meet for the final and whoever wins will be crowned winner. Fighters train years for what amounts to a one month competition.

### Notable Players

Perhaps the most notable is Fábio Rodrigues, humanities champion until 3090. He was known for his lightning fast reflexes and quick striking style. He seemed to have constant stamina and took down many foes. He won 56 of the 75 tournaments he partook in, including the first ever one.

## History

### Origin

As stated earlier on, the Great Cosmos Empire would regularly exchange these swordfights, mostly for pleasure, however, many civilisations have always started out with sword fighting, the Cosmos were just the first to make it a sport. From this, the republics that formed would adopt it as their own and would reguarly have duels for fun despite the advancements of guns and other technology.

### Founding of the Sourian Championship

Around the 2000s for humanity, empires across the Milkyway would make an offical tournament for swordfighting known as the Sourian Championship. The Tireano Empire were the leading victors for most of the tournaments until they were taken over by the Heytan Empire in 2068. Humanity had no idea of the tournament however until 2440.

### Humanity

Humanity finally decided to delve into other empires cultures more throughly around 2400s, one key thing being sports and helping introduce their own sports. When asked if they would like to participate in the sword fights they refused, stating that they were not ready for such a proposal yet. The truth of it was that humanity did not want to be embarrassed, many alien empires being way stronger naturally than humans were.

### Humanity Joins

After the Giaga-Human War which humanity lost and the Heytan-Human War which was a tough war, they wanted to try boost relationships with other empires, realising they needed allies. In 3035 they accepted an invitation to the championship on Aols-1. This was good but an issue arose when humanity realised it did not have a suitable champion. Many men and women stepped up but one stood out, famed sword fighter Rodrigues. When approached he gracefully accepted and would go on to win the 3035 championship.

### Peacetime

Throughout peacetime and even throughout wars humanity would partake in every swordfighting championship. Rodrigues was an influence and a hero to many who would decide to learn sword fighting in order to get picked. The sport is now an important part of humanities culture.