Sorry, I'm on a draft horse.  I meant to say Henry's horse is the faster type...(it's not really a mule lol).

No, I would not have been carrying the whip as he normally doens't use it....but it's good to note for the future he should draw it at the end of his actions...

(@Burgen: Ah crap. I think he's also just barely alive! You can do it, larry! Finish the job!) 

(No, that just straight up one shot Henry.  That's what happens when you don't invest enough in Con.)

(Also, can I just say . . .

Called it.)

The entire crowd lets out a collective gasp as Larry somehow stays conscious, and then sit speechless as Henry falls in one single blow.

Congratulations to Larry, you are now the champion!  You get 1000 gold and 7500 XP, as well as a chest you can choose one item from (exchanging rules apply as usual).

Henry wakes up very confused in the cleric's office, and finds a pouch containing 400 gold and 3800 XP.

Larry's chest:

(That might just be the most useless assortment of items I've ever seen.)

Well, the Necklace of adaptation it is.....

(Can he reach me though? And how does he have the Raven? Has it been a few days? I still want an answer.)

(he can... crap. One second.)

(Even if he didn't have the raven, it was the first roll that was the highest.  Advantage wouldn't have made a difference.)

 (The answer is...you lost Son!)

(Grr.... freakin Hill Dwarves. That first turn would’ve knocked out anyone but Larry, and you know it... crap.)

Quote from BoboBoombang >>

(Easy to make mistakes.)

(Larry’s turn? I’d like to get to level 6 now. ;) )

(I'd also like to comment on how perfect this is.)

(So... what now?)

(Nasty combo of 3rd level Inflict + touch of death.  Well played sir.)

Right before leaving, Larry will squat down next to Henry, running his dagger over his hand.  "Dear friend Henry.  Never worry.  The darklord has room in his heart for all."  He traces the symbol of the Darklord on Henry's forehead in blood.

Before you do so, Henry suddenly sits up and draws a non-magical lance. Ok, don’t you touch me with that! I am not afraid to stab you!

(What is the next level matchup?)

(Level 3, then level 1.)

(That will be tomorrow.)

Horns blare, and banners unfurl!  Another match has been announced!

This is open to all level 3 contestants.

The time is (4) dawn.  The sun hasn't quite come up yet, and there's just barely enough light to see clearly by (Sunlight Sensitivity does not affect anyone).

The map is (1):

Map 3: Midnight Catacombs

        A      B     C      D     E      F     G      H      I       J      K      L     M     N     O      P

1   .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

2   .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

3   . ===.=== .===.===. -o- . ===.===. ===.===. ===.===. -o- .===.=== .=== .===.

4   .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

5   .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       |       |       .       .

6   .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       |       |       .       .

7   .       .       |       |       .       .       .       .ssss.ssss.       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

8   .       .       |       |       .       .       .       .ssss.ssss.       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

9   .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .ssss.ssss.       |       |       .       .       .       .       .

10 .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       |       |       .       .       .       .       .

11 .       .       |       |       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

12 .       .       |       |       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

13 .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

14 . ===.===. ===.===. -o- . ===.===. ===.===. ===.===. -o- . ===.===. ===.=== .

15 .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

16 .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

     .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .       .

(= = wrought iron fence, -o- = gate, | = 5 ft. tall gravestone, ssss = descending staircase)

After 3 rounds, a random complication will occur.  After 12 rounds, an objective will appear.  Capture the objective and your team wins!  More details will be posted when said objective spawns, if that happens.

If you wish to join, post your initiative and choose a starting position in Row 1.

This match will begin in about 24 hours, or when everyone has joined.

(this is my third match and I'm pretty sure all 3 have been this map... Well at least Theren is familiar with it)

Theren rocks up at E1. Initiative 8

Stealth: 12

Ugunootu enters at K1.  He uses his scroll of longstrider on himself and casts Shillelagh on his staff of the adder.  He attempts to hide in the dim light.

Initiative: 7

Stealth: 8

(Quick question- I've seen a lot of players use ready to effectively get an extra action in before their first turn.  I've always thought ready only works in the context of combat rounds.  Is this allowed?  If so, can I ready a spell to be cast when the match starts?)