The Games of Saberhaven
Chek'tu vs. D.O.A.
The odds on favorite, a thri-kreen gladiator from Romus Todd's stable known as Chek'tu, is known for the incredible speed in which he normally defeats his opponents. His skill with the weapons of his race, the impaler and the chakta or throwing wedge, is unrivaled on this planet.
His opponent, a very crafty rouge named D.O.A. is expected to lose quite handily today. Most feel that his subtle tactics will not stand in the face of the frenzied strength of the bug.
The crowd stifles a yawn when the doors open and Chek'tu skuttles in. The short assassin stands at the other end, immediately turning invisible as he is announced. Chek'tu looks slightly confused as his huge head cocks to one side. He then lets loose an obviously taunting chitter and begins to quickly make his way to the center of the Arena.
Having done his research into his opponent's fighting style, the thri- kreen is rapidly changing his facing and location in a very unpredictable manner. After the fiasco of yesterday's fight between Rraakkor and Barbie, where Rraakkor met his maker, Romus isn't planning on losing any more stock.
Suddenly two arrows zip down from the apex of the force roof over the Arena field. The both land close to the startled Chek'tu and he lunges forward nearly fifty feet in one bound. Upon landing he unleashes a barrage of wedges up at the invisible sniper. A telltale few drops of blood suggest that his attack met with some success. Two more arrows streak down and one strikes the dodging thri-kreen, lodging in his carapace.
Another volley of wedges is Chek'tu's response but there is no sign of success. He launches yet another flight at the roof, speading them around in case his opponent had moved. Again, no success.
The huge agitated insect dodges around in the middle of the Arena, waiting for another opportunity to strike at his invisible foe. Several minutes pass and the bug keeps up his frantic movements. He suddenly whirls and starts to deliver another flurry when he is struck by a fairly healthy fireball which chars both the tough thri-kreen and the pouch where he carries his wedges. As the fire consumes the skin of the pouch, it's contents spill on the ground.
Chek'tu leaps into the air and runs into an invisible target which sprays blood when the thri-kreen rips at it with his claws. He lands and begins to clean his mandibles and claws as he leaves the Arena. A pair of confused looking priests enter the Arena and search the area where it appeared that the fight ended. After his invisibility is dispelled, a shredded form lies where Chek'tu landed.
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