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<span class="mu-i">“You. Hold.”</span> The Norsikaan huscarl commands, your words having the desired effect. The northman turns to face the other gathered warriors. <span class="mu-b"><span class="mu-i">“Stormbjörninn hefur ekki tekið fjólubláann. Hann hefur afsalað sér undanþágu sinni sem hugsanlegur frambjóðandi suðurríkjanna.”</span></span>
The roar of approval from the throng of northern barbarians needs no translation, but your escort informs you all the same. <span class="mu-i"> “Their leader says you will fight.”</span>
<span class="mu-i">“Yes, I got that.”</span> You cannot hide your widening smile, hungry as a winter wolf.
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(1) Having goaded the Norsikaans into a proper life-and-death duel, the winner of the roll of bones to face you is…
> Einar Witchbane, the impetuous red-haired beserker. [Einar Nornaveiðar]
> Gunnar Golden, the huscarl and leader of this troupe. [Gunnar Gullið]
> Halfdan Raven Mark, the black-haired quiet one. [Halfdan Hrafnamerki]
> Baldur Farsight, somewhat ironically named with the eyepatch. [Baldur Fjarsýn]
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(2) Combat Stance: Your opponent is also a Blademaster. Each stance round will be contested.
>Cautious - Double AV (Max 80), Total unsaved damage to Foe is halved (Rounding up)
>Guarded - Exchange of Blows does not inflict or sustain damage.
>Balanced - AV and Damage remain unchanged. May Re-Roll results of this and next Combat Stance superiority roll.
>Belligerent - Exchange of Blows does not inflict damage; +1 Damage to Foe if any unsaved damaged is inflicted.
>Audacious - Halve AV (Rounding up); Each point of unsaved damage to Foe is doubled.
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(3) To the Death
> This is a brave man, you do not wish to be the end of him. You are confident you can win without killing or maiming him. [Careful Restraint -10DC] [Ensures non-lethal outcome]
> Honour demands you match your opponent blow for blow, but if you have the chance to end the fight without killing them you will take it. [Mild Restraint -5DC] [Reduces risk of lethal outcome]
> Your life is at stake, you cannot afford hold back. One way or another, Cain will have his due. [No Restraint +5DC]
