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*A small, squat-looking dwarf with a grizzly red beard is seen chuckling to himself as he nails a large, eye-catching poster to a wall in Trollsbane.*

GORI FIREBEARD'S BACKROOM BRAWLING![/



I, Gori Firebeard, am extremely proud to announce the opening of a new extravaganza! The art of tavern brawling has been practised in my bloodline for generations, and now i bring you, the people of Gobaith, this wonderful experience, in true organised gladitorial fashion!

I plan to run shows, if my dwarven brothers in silverbrand have no objection, inside the fluffy sheep tavern, with dates of such shows being decided a week in advance. Each show will include four gladiators, entertaining you all with traditional drunken punch ups, as well as the unrivalled tavern atmosphere, betting on your favourite fighter, and overall sense of fun!

Anyone and everyone is invited to shows, although they must first pay a sum of 50 coppers to appear on the guest list. We offer bards and acrobats free access, as any added entertainment is more than welcome! To be on the guest list, drop me a dove, or come find yours truly and tell me in person.

Bets are encouraged. You may wish to scout out the gladiators before hand to get insider tips on the favourites.

Gladiators:

We currently have four gladiator spots available. I am willing to accept absolutely anyone, no matter what your previous experience is. We dont need world famous fighters, we need people who can put on a show! Become a gladiator, and expect to earn one silver for each appearance on a show, as well as the fame from winning, and the pure enjoyment one receives from smashing a mug o' beer over someones head!
Roster:

1. Tristan Caine
2. Konrad Knox
3. Chester Copperpot
4. Darius Kain

Rules of the Smashed ale mug:

1. Gladiators are advised to wear armor, the longer you can entertain a crowd the better!
2. No 'edged' weapons allowed, as well as missile weapons. Fights are encouraged as unarmed contests only, although clubs may be acceptable, we still prefer the fist.
3. No cheap shots after a gladiator has stepped back. We dont want any serious injuries folks.
4. We ask that the crowd respects the gladiators. They are risking their health for your entertainment remember!

This is a lighthearted enterprise, but any sneaking in without being on the guest list will result in banning from future events. Any criticisms or suggestions are more than welcome!


Warning: The brawlers you see on display are completely untrained amateurs. We advise all our fans to copy as much as possible. Particularly youngsters.

Guest list for upcoming show:
Jonathon Cain


Hope to see you all at the first show!![/img]

Very interesting.

Do Gladiators enter for free? And are they eligible for free rounds of beer?
If so, then count me in.

Tristan Caine

Gladiators are paid per show. Though your welcome to work for free if you want lad!

As for free drinks, thats up to the tavern owner. I may buy the people who work for me a few rounds of course.

All the better if I'm paid. I'm undoubtedly in this.

Lady Cromwell, you should think of providing some free beer to the paticipants. You'll get the profit from all those guests and spectators watching the entertainment. There could even be bets played. Many opportunities.

Thank you, Lady Cromwell.
Add me, mister Firebeard.

Tristan Caine

Sounds like I'm home. Finally, a stage for a blade dancer to put on his scene. I'd be delighted to perform as a gladiator for public entertainment!
A juggler, an acrobat and a dancer in one. Put me in.

<~Konrad D. Knox~>

Added Mr Knox, though ye should understand that by tradition blades are banned in this particular sport. Hoping thats not a problem for ye! Welcome aboard.

Gori Firebeard
Ringmaster of Backroom Brawling

Arrr! Sign me up!

I love a good Brawl, har har!

~Chester Copperpot

haha, well then i better brush up on my hand to hand skills!
Konrad.

Gori Firebeard inc is pleased to announce the inaugarating show this Monday, at 1900 gmt (2pm est), at the Fluffy Sheep Tavern. Lady Cromwell has kindly offered free drinks for the event.

Drop me a dove, or find me in person to book your spot on the guest list, (50 copper) though your welcome to show up on the day of course!

The gladiators should arrive an hour earlier, so i can go through things with them.

Hope to see all of ye!

Is it to late for me to join ? I love a good boxing type brawl!

Jonathan Cain

I suppose I could always stand to wrestle a bit. The only question I have is.. is there insurance that you can buy for ivory teeth if you lose one in one of the matches? Sign me up anyway.

Thanks,
Julius Rothman
Knight of Kallahorn

Hmm maybe if i can get pitted Vs. Julius I'll win this time

Unfortunately we only use four fighters a show.. but theres always the next one gents! Be sure to come along on monday anyway.

FIRST EVER GORI'S BACKROOM BRAWLING EVENT TODAY AT FLUFFY SHEEP TAVERN!

It starts at 19:00 (gmt) or 3pm (est). Only 50 copper to get in, except for dancers and bards, who have free access.

The show will last about an hour, depending on the length of the duels. Dont forget to bring gambling money!

Id like to remind Tristan, Konrad, Chester, and Darius to try and meet me about an hour preshow to discuss things.


HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL, AND RESPECT LADY CROMWELL'S PROPERTY PLEASE.

Gori

Arr!....Lucky fer the others, I won't be able to make it today, somethin's made me cow sick an' I have to tend to her!!
((Got go to work at that time))

I'll try fer next time!

~Chester

Aye dont worry 'bout it mr pot.

Anyone who wants to be chester's last minute replacement should come find me at the tavern

Gori

Edit: The show has been rescheduled to 22:00 GMT (6 pm est) as noone seems to be around now!

Sorry but due to the reschedualing i can not make it to watch the show i dont think. If i can watch it ill be there but just want to warn ye ahead of time that i might not.


Jonathan Cain

Im holding the next show (the last one seemed to be a bad time) this sunday at 6pm (est). Anyone who wishes to fight should offer up their names. Tristan Caine, seeing as he turned up last time, already has a spot.

Im going to change the way things work, so to come and watch the fights will be free, but i will post up the odds of each fighter winning the brawl tournament here, so as to allow you all to throw out bets. Maximum bet is 3 silver.

Tristan (tiger) Caine: 15/1 (outsider)
Chester Copperpot 3/1
Jonathon Cain 12/1
Altrix 2/1 (f)

Arr! Sign me up for this one!
~Chester Copperpot

~mumbles to himself~
Now where did I put them brass knuckles?.....

I would like to fight.

Jonathan Cain

he browses through his tavern depot looking at all the clubs and warhammers

No more gladiators needed! Show on sunday 6pm (est) dont forget, free entry.

Place bets either here or to me in person!

Gori

I would love to enter this competition the next time it is held, I'm always looking for capable hand to hand opponents.

-Parr

Shouldn't this be in a few moments?

If it is not going to be held, at least anyone who wishes a good brawl, come
meet me at the tavern. The more and the stronger, the merrier.

Tristan 'Tiger' Caine

Hey Gori!

I had a lot of fun!

I had to get Tristan riled up, but we had a good fight! Ye owe me some money fer that one.

That serving wench ye had was pretty mean though. Ye should fire her. I had to defend myself against her daggers. Some women just don't know how to handle me, I know this...but daggers? Was that necessary?

Then..Philip felt like defendin' her honor. I Didn't know he was a contestant, but oh well. We had a good fight too, but he was a poor sport when he wouldn't take a beer after I knocked him on his arse. Ye owe me fer that too.

The only complaint I have is that last minute entry...Colin. I didn't mind the Brawl, but did Philip have to jump in too? I thought this was supposed to be a friendly Brawl? Well, I was pushed out the door, and I tried to find you to complain about the two on one. Didn't seem fair to me.

I couldn't find ye, but maybe we'll get this sorted out fer next week's Brawl?

All in all, it was fun lad! Thanks!
Now I gotta sleep off some beer!

~Chester Copperpot

Aye Ches, i got drunk earlier and forgot to organise everything, but we had some fine brawls anyway, ARRR!

I'll be sure to replace that wench with a lady more responding.

I collapsed in the hedge just outside the workshop, but we'll be sure to show those lads what a real two on one is like next time aye? Har har!

~Gori

Free for all brawls this saturday from 6pm (est) onwards! Bring beer, your fists, and your women!

All welcome.

M. Gori Firebeard.