The Gladiator
Using the element of surprise, you thrust your weapon at Velkadin. Unfortunately, Velkadin's reflexes are razor sharp and he dodges to the right and swings his sword at you. Thrown off guard, you manage to keep on your feet, but only barely. Velkadin uses your temporary weakness to gain ground. The battle goes on for a bit longer, but you're already exhausted.
Finally, Velkadin brings his sword around in a smooth arc that bites into the hilt of your weapon. The force of the blow jars your arm all the way up to your shoulder blades - and you drop your weapon. Velkadin brings the tip of his sword to your throat.
"Are we quite finished?" he asked. Defeated, you nod your head in shame.
"Good." Velkadin snarls, and lowers his sword. "I'm done teaching lessons. Why don't you go back up to the mansion and have a good cry?"
Finally, Velkadin brings his sword around in a smooth arc that bites into the hilt of your weapon. The force of the blow jars your arm all the way up to your shoulder blades - and you drop your weapon. Velkadin brings the tip of his sword to your throat.
"Are we quite finished?" he asked. Defeated, you nod your head in shame.
"Good." Velkadin snarls, and lowers his sword. "I'm done teaching lessons. Why don't you go back up to the mansion and have a good cry?"