Day 1, Early Morning (B3 Caves -> B3 Wandering)
*Darkleer hasn't been bothered by caves in quite some time. In fact, he's gotten used to living in one ever since his banishment. But this is not his cave.
And then he hears that announcement. Of course, this all makes sense now. This is all part of his punishment, nothing more - part of what he deserves for the betrayal of station and duty. These culling games are usually reserved for lowbloods, but a disgraced E%ecutor would fit right in.
It all fits: If he wins, he does so with his prodigious strength and the honor and virtue of his blood. If he loses, the punishment is complete. It is only just.
A quick perusal of his belongings reveals his weapon, if it can be called that... it's a snare of some sort, with massive steel jaws. A trap that won't kill anybody, merely disable them.
Good. If he is to be forced into these blood games, he would rather fight with his hands. Anything else would be an unfair advantage.
He packs up to leave the cave. Time to explore.*
And then he hears that announcement. Of course, this all makes sense now. This is all part of his punishment, nothing more - part of what he deserves for the betrayal of station and duty. These culling games are usually reserved for lowbloods, but a disgraced E%ecutor would fit right in.
It all fits: If he wins, he does so with his prodigious strength and the honor and virtue of his blood. If he loses, the punishment is complete. It is only just.
A quick perusal of his belongings reveals his weapon, if it can be called that... it's a snare of some sort, with massive steel jaws. A trap that won't kill anybody, merely disable them.
Good. If he is to be forced into these blood games, he would rather fight with his hands. Anything else would be an unfair advantage.
He packs up to leave the cave. Time to explore.*