Donatos War - The Knight of Ashes: This forced inactivity set the vengeful Knights ill at ease. Those like Sire Daeved or Sire Markos who known Tolwyn the longest and fought alongside him in the Ork Wars were particularly incensed. They incessantly urged the young High King to take more offensive action, to no avail. With no other way to vent their anger and grief, Herald Markos Dar Draconis chose to constantly harass the sole House Chimaeros Knight still among their company: Luk Tan Chimaeros.As was to be expected, tempers soon flared and matters escalated quickly. An honour duel was called by Markos Dar Draconis which Luk Tan Chimaeros accepted. Like moths drawn to a flame, the idle Knights gathered around, creating a circular space where the duel would be fought. It was clear to all bystanders that the contest would be fought to the death or until one of the contestants yielded. Hastily warned of what was to occur, Danial rushed to the scene, but powerless to stop it, he mutely joined the ranks of the spectators.Both contestants wielded the traditional weapons of their respective House. Markos Dar Draconis made use of the impressive draconblade, Orksbane -- a weapon that had first tasted blood in the Ork Wars on Adrastapol. When deactivated, a draconblade closely resembled an ordinary broadsword of superior craftsmanship. It was only on second glance that the observer noticed the built-in fuel reservoir that coated the blade in flames when activated. More than a mere theatrical effect, the flames of the ignited draconblade could prove deadly in combat, as even a glancing blow could cause an opponent's clothes to catch fire.In contrast, Luk tan Chimaeros wielded his far thinner chimersword, a longsword of peculiar design whose blade was said to reflect light as if it was covered in oil. Cutting through the air with an eerie, otherworldly sound, what made a chimersword truly unique was its blade: whereas other swords were made of a single flattened bar of metal, a chimersword's blade was composed of a series of discs, held together by a central metallic cord. By releasing the tension in the cord, the chimersword could transform from sword to whip. This created an incredibly fluid fighting style which relied on defensive pirouettes during which the wielder could unexpectedly transform the sword into a whip and strike out at his opponent.Far heavier and more experienced than his opponent, to the onlookers Markos' victory seemed assured. Having trained Luk Tan Chimaeros himself, Markos knew his adversary's strength and weaknesses. Igniting his blade, Markos charged, forcing Luk to give ground, but to the surprise of the gathered spectators the son of the Traitor fought well. Soon both combatants were bleeding from a multitude of punches and minor cuts. When first blood was drawn, Danial tried to call for an end to the duel, honour having been satisfied, but neither combatant was interested.Markos redoubled his attacks, landing several powerful punches on Luk's face, but the last loyal son of House Chimaeros fought on. Landing a cut on his opponent's leg, Luk released the tension on his sword's blade and trapped Orksbane in his chimersword's coils, breaking the blade and finally claiming victory. Looming over the defeated Herald, Luk chose to spare him.Instead, recognising that his Chimaeros heritage would always make him a target, especially while his father led a rebellion against the true High King of Adrastapol, Luk took a step back and knelt before his friend. Calling upon the High King to witness his oath, Luk Tan Chimaeros renounced his name and identity, officially taking the Oath of a Freeblade. Henceforth he would be Luk Kar Chimaeros Dar Adrastapol, the Knight of Ashes.