The Gladiator

You lift up your battleaxes and assume the standard defense position. Velkadin circles you like a vulture encircles its prey - although this is only a fight to first blood,you are completely aware that Velkadin would gladly take off your hand if he got the chance. Brother or not, family ties mean next to nothing to Velkadin.
Suddenly, Velkadin slashes out with an overhand, and you throw up your axe to block the attack. Counterattacking out of pure instinct, you swing your right hand axe at Velkadin's lower half. He jumps backward with amazing speed, and then twirls around, his broadsword flying straight toward your exposed wrist. You react out of instinct....