Capítulo 14: Power Play
As Toros gained his footing and started to walk away. The woman's mouth opened but no words came. She saw Oberyn's eyes on her with a disapproving gaze. She felt that she failed in what she was tasked to accomplish. She started to get up when she heard Toros and Alexios converse.
"I am glad you used the flat side, otherwise you would have cut her in two. I was almost worried your instincts would take hold." Alexios's words mad the woman's mind crumble as she didn't even think of that before. "She is a good warrior, very skilled but with only very little core strength and thus she has only a basic foundation… I wish to ask your lordship if we can take her with us if given the chance…" The words of her previous opponent now made her angered by the insult that was indirectly aimed at the way she has lived till now.
The two noticed the woman eavesdropping on them and this went back a little ways to continue. The woman had gone to Oberyn's side. "What do you think of his skills?" "He was holding back, honestly I think he has much more to offer." Oberyn's brows furrowed and his grin had turned into a scowl.
The second fight was between the second servant who appeared in the same leather armor as the first but this time with a whip as a weapon. Alexios thought that it was ridiculous having a whip as a weapon but seeing the skill the woman used it with as she prepared herself made him think maybe it could be used. It just wouldn't be the best choice of weapon in Alexios's opinion. William and Reana both pulled a straw from my hand to see who would go this round. William won with a creepy sadistic smile and his eyes never left the woman with the whip.
Alexios wanted to act as if he had no correlation with William from that point on. William didn't even draw his weapons much to the woman's annoyance. When the match started, she lashed out and when the whip was about to hit William's chest, he smiled. He sidestepped the incoming strike and then grabbed the whip while pulling. Even though he wasn't the strongest of the group, he was still fairly strong especially for his size. She was surprised when her feet were tugged off the ground with his pull so she let go of the whip.
"Very smart I see, quite the thinker you are in the heat of battle…" William muttered under his breath to which the woman barely said as her eyes went wide in realization. Many saw William as the seducer of the group and was often seen as the prankster but his main role was subterfuge and having keen observation skills to report anything suspicious. The woman could now see William was studying her instead of being lustful of her like she presumed. While having a person lust over you can be uncomfortable but having someone study you is terrifying when you don't even realize it.
William probed and prodded her defensive skills by using a quick series of hand combat skills he knew. His hands moved faster then her eyes could trace and such she had to block instead of dodge or counter. "I really thought you would've had better training than just this or even a second weapon of choice…" Even while throwing jabs and a mixed combo of punches, William was speaking calmly. Everyone other than Alexios's group were surprised at his speed and skill.
Before long the servant was bruised and battered with small cuts all over her arms from trying to block. "I suppose this is where you surrender if you have nothing else to show…" His words infuriated her to no end. She felt humiliated and mocked by him toying with her but before she could speak his words sent a chill down her spine. "I won't be as nice as my friend before if you force me to end this fight with my pretty little seashell…" It was as if all the energy and strength left vanished while she fell to her knees.
The winner was declared and William helped the woman up, helping her off the stage. Oberyn silently whispered to the woman who had fought Toros. "The man didn't even use a weapon but he was so well trained in hand to hand combat. What did you see of the fight? More precisely of the man himself."
"He used her strength against her. He not only confused her with unpredictable patterns but also with moves that are not normally used in fighting. It was if he was reading her body from the slightest movement." "A scary opponent indeed, Could you win against him?" "No...I don't think he fights bare handed, that was just so we wouldn't see all of his cards."
Oberyn's scowl deepened as he wasn't liking where this was going. He tried to have the third woman servant back out but she was already in the sparring area before he could say anything. Against her was Reana with a staff as she held it upright. "I am Reana Varhold, a pleasure to have this spar with you." The woman's only reply from this action was her mouth open and eyes with confusion, " What?"
"I mean, I am...Tyrene Sand, likewise." The words drifted into the wind as the two then quickly got into stances. The seconds seemed like minutes as the two looked at each other. Tyrene was fairly smaller than Reana and looked very much like a child compared to the tall Reana. Tyrene had two daggers as she launched forward much to the satisfaction of Reana who thrust her staff forward.
Tyrene did a roll to the side and was about to get up but saw the staff end coming down onto her. Reana who saw the roll redirected her staff to build momentum to then swing down with amazing speed even faster then before. Tyrene crossed the daggers and tried to parry but the weight behind the attack was more than she anticipated. 'Are all of them freaks meant for fighting!' Tyrene could only have one thought before everything went black.
"Ouch!, that was cold blooded! Not even a chance to fight." William quipped before getting a glare from Reana to which he shut up. "I just got carried away when I saw her dodge my first attack." The first woman to fight on Oberyn's side who was trying to listen to them was distraught at hearing her and of how the last fight went. "I think we should cut our losses…"
Oberyn was thinking and honestly only was thinking of how they could make this advantageous to Dorne.
Seeing skilled warriors, warriors who were loyal to a lower noble boy; he thought maybe he could make an arrangement beneficial for himself. Alexios was talking with Toros about possibly going to get some food after this as they were all hungry. William had already informed him of everything he needed to know. It was nice seeing the motives and plans of others but having reassurance on the matters did help ease the mind. Especially with all the rumors lately coming up.
The last two fights went as expected at least by Alexios's group and Robb's. Oberyn's group didn't win once. "Lord Alexios, I was wondering why you didn't spar yourself as you are the head protector of Lord Robb Stark." Before Robb could rebuke Oberyn for his words, Alexios stepped up with a smirk. "Well I don't feel like bullying on people weaker then me so I let the other have some fun stretching their muscles with your game." Oberyn's lips twitch before inhaling then exhaling his breath.
"I find it hard to keep my smile up for Lord Stark here when a young snake decides to step up to The Red Viper. Be careful of where you are, It is very far from the North." "It almost sounds like a threat, Lord Martell. To which case, I'll respond in kind. If you step in the sparring circle, your life will be in my hands whether you live or die. I do hope you're ready to take that gamble." The two faced each other while Robb was panicking on the inside at not having Alexios under control.
The two's eyes never left each other as they both stepped opposite of one another in the circle. Oberyn Holds a spear in his hands and grins at Alexios who gives his sword to Toros to hold. Much to Oberyn's surprise, He sees the large man named Toros have to hold it with two hands to avoid dropping it. Alexios asks William something who then smiles like a maniac and rushes off. He returns shortly afterwards with a box that opens to reveal two daggers with dragons engraved onto the handles only to be grabbed by Alexios with a satisfied smile.
Age 296 AC:
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Name: Alexios Dragen (The Giant)
Age: 15 years
Strength: 8
Dexterity: 6
Constitution: 8
Intelligence: 9
Wisdom: 9
Charisma: 7
Abilities:
-Psychological mastery
-Enhanced body
-Memory palace
-Absorb
-Breakable limits
-Innate magical talent
-Innate maximum learning talent
-Fire mastery(4)
-Water mastery(4)
-Wind mastery(4)
-Earth mastery(4)
-Light mastery(4)
-Shadow mastery(4)
-Weapon mastery(6)
-Hand combat(6)
-Horsemanship(6)
-Greatsword Arts(2)
-Dagger Arts(1)
Perks: Legitimized Bastard, Genius, Attractive, Tall, Strong, Robust, Child of the Wolf, Draconic Blood, Erudite, Master Fighter, Brave, Diligent, Family Person, Aggressive Leader, Organizer, Cavalry Leader, Inspiring Leader, Flat Terrain Expert, Socializer, Hunter, Duelist, Strategist, Administrator, Scholar, Honest, Ambitious, Honorable, Lustful, Dragon's Blood, Proud
Titles: God of war, Blessed by the goddess of luck(improves luck in everything), blessed by the goddess of life(healing magic is increased, fertility is increased, longer lifespan, increased body constitution, blessed by the god of magic(all magic is easier to learn and more effectively used, affinity with all magic and able to make new spells with your magic, increased intelligence and wisdom), Heir to Snake Mount, Blood Fang Mercenary Leader, Watched by R'hllor, Diligent Apprentice, Combat Expert
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