>>5194386>>5194461>>5194639>>5194801>>5195184You were not a coward who would try to cheat in an honourable single combat. Inspired by the example of centuries of chivalry and bravery you said.
-Treachery ? Never ! This man insulted my honor and he will die by my sword ! I provoked him, and I will not make peace with him until he will be totally submitted, or dead !
Bohémond cheered when he heard this and the two others understood that you will win fairly. They understood too that it was not the time to contradict you and Oldfossil simply said that you would need to try to dodge the fire that your enemy will throw and close in with your sword. You agreed with this and dismissed your men, you needed to rest after this long day. Having done your prayers you got to sleep, ordering Ancel to keep watch at your door. Yous slept quite well, a curiously dreamless sleep. Even in face of death you seemed strangely calm, maybe it was because you were accustomed to it ? Or maybe because everything happened so quickly that you had no time to process what was happening ?
The next day you ordered your servants to bring you your clothes and once clothed you decided to go to the great hall to break your fast. Once there you were met by the Baron who told you.
-Ah, you are here ! You slept well ? And, before I forget, about the duel, I decided that it will be with swords and shields, like in the old days that you seem to like so much. You will fight in an hour, if you do not want to do it I shall suggest you to apologize to Lord Hostil. I will send some servants to escort you towards the arena.
He smiled, satisfied with it's options and you frowned, normally the two duellists and not the liege lord agreed on weapons. And you preferred it when you were given three axes and two shields to replace those that would be lost during the struggle but if it will be with the sword you will fight with the sword. You thanked the baron saying.
-I slept very well my liege, and I hope that you did too. About Lord Hostil I shall not apologise to this blackguard, he has to apologise if he doesn't want to face death and defeat. I will fight as you wish, after I will have eaten a bit and readied for battle.
He nodded and you ate something before fighting. Some people would say that it may be bad if you were wounded at the stomach but let's be honest, if you are wounded at the stomach you will probably be dead. So better take some strenght. You now had a choice.
>Order your servants to bring your chainmail armor and your helmet, it would be suicidal to fight unarmored.>Order yours servants to only bring a padded gambeson, you need to be lightly armoured to dodge better the flames of your opponent.>Other (write in)====
You gain +2 piety for deciding to fight honourably, trusting God for your victory, against the vile witch.
