You don’t bring an arrow to a spirit fight. Or a knife. Or a sword. Doubly so – to a fight with a old spiritwalker. For, you see, regardless of weapon, or even presence of whereof, old ‘walkers are shipped of in only two kinds: deadly, or dead.
Not so long ago, I seem to remember, an old friend of certain not-mystic – adept warrior by trade – have passed away. Nothing left for him to linger in this world of ashes and sand, but if he would’ve left then, he wouldn’t be able to see where everyone else is going. I presume, now he will be able to do so, even if only as a spirit.
Inside a living body.
Of a professional necromancer.
Who now is in possession all the experience a seasoned professional warrior can bring to a table.
Or to an arena, as it is in this case.
Is it? Iver is underhanded, but he’s always been a warrior. Gravedust only recently changed careers and aside from the bow and arrow he doesn’t seem to be proficient in any other weapons skills.
He’s also a former necromancer and has far more experience in actual combat, since, you know, he’s actually been in fights regularly, rather than lying around being a general.
That, and he mentioned Tectonicus, which makes me think he’s not actually the one Iver’s going to have to fight, and Magda will be laying down the magma.
I fully expect Magda to step in and say something like, “If you’re issuing the challenge in Tectonicus’ name, it should be fought by one who actually follows Him.”
I also fully expect Gravedust to be fine with that, and probably even expecting it.
Who’s to say Iver wasn’t. Perhaps he made a name for himself because of his prowess on the battlefield as well as his cunning. It may also be the reason why he despises the mystics because they held people like him back. And while there was a flashback that reveals Gravedust was on the path to becoming a warrior he ultimately didn’t and I saw no evidence that he was particularly bloodthirsty.
Iver is going to be called out as a coward if he rushes forward with that dagger he is reaching for in the second to last panel and thus forfeit his right to rule.
I imagine that he’ll just throw the dagger instead of use it in melee combat. It’s less effort and far more dramatic, which is something Iver revels in, especially with such a large audience and his “honor” on the line.
actually i’m guessing it’s going to be up to three 1 on 1 fights. Harky and Penk go toe to toe, gravedust and iver go at it, then (if iver wins) the winners of both fights go head to head or (if gravedust wins) the winner of the penk/harky fight is named supreme ruler of the world’s rebellion.
The time for philo-softy rants and crying is over. Now is the time to decide who shall rule the land, this Realm of Earth and fire
It is time for
MORTAL KOMBAT!
Judging by how Penk is in the first panel not eating popcorn, and Harky is in the second panel not eating popcorn, the same could be said for Gravedust in a two piece bikini.
Also I bet anything that Iver’s dagger is not going to be aimed for Gravedust – but for someone else. To play on Gravy’s concern for his fellow dwarf. My bet is one of the pregnant sugar-momma’s or possibly Magda. (Though Magda can defend herself, so probably not)
That does seem like iver, and then force gravy to bring them back to life making it look like he has been holding out on the savasi or if he doesn’t he seams selfish in keeping his power to come back to life to himself
Gravy is an experienced combatant who has spent his whole life fighting, beaten death itself on multiple occasions. . Iver is a treacherous, skilled, and unscrupulous …… Beaurocrat.
Sure, he’s dangerous, but Gravy is, well, Gravy is a true badass.
Yeah a badass who’s philosophy was that the Savasi should make do with the breadcrumbs Gastonia tossed to them. Iver didn’t really need to kill off the mystics to win over the Savasi since they were willing to follow him on the path to war. That being said Iver has served his purpose and the Savasi as well as the other savage races need new leadership if they want to create a better world as well as stop HR’s apocalypse.
This could be interesting. Gravey hasn’t seen combat since losing his powers. And Iver is armed & armored where as Gravey is not. However, Gravey does have tons of combat experience where as Iver has seemingly rested on his laurels for the last few years.
This is the face of a man who doesn’t know he’s just stepped in some deep shit.
Yep, you don’t bring a knife to an arrow fight.
Or telegraph your next action so obviously. I mean, even *I* saw him stick his elbow way out to reach for that dagger!
He didn’t have much of a choice. Stubby limbs and short torsos, dwarves.
You don’t bring an arrow to a spirit fight. Or a knife. Or a sword. Doubly so – to a fight with a old spiritwalker. For, you see, regardless of weapon, or even presence of whereof, old ‘walkers are shipped of in only two kinds: deadly, or dead.
Not so long ago, I seem to remember, an old friend of certain not-mystic – adept warrior by trade – have passed away. Nothing left for him to linger in this world of ashes and sand, but if he would’ve left then, he wouldn’t be able to see where everyone else is going. I presume, now he will be able to do so, even if only as a spirit.
Inside a living body.
Of a professional necromancer.
Who now is in possession all the experience a seasoned professional warrior can bring to a table.
Or to an arena, as it is in this case.
Knife? Oh, sorry, I know this is not the time, but my fingernails look TERRIBLE.
Is it? Iver is underhanded, but he’s always been a warrior. Gravedust only recently changed careers and aside from the bow and arrow he doesn’t seem to be proficient in any other weapons skills.
He’s also a former necromancer and has far more experience in actual combat, since, you know, he’s actually been in fights regularly, rather than lying around being a general.
That, and he mentioned Tectonicus, which makes me think he’s not actually the one Iver’s going to have to fight, and Magda will be laying down the magma.
Well, former professional necromancer, that is.
I fully expect Magda to step in and say something like, “If you’re issuing the challenge in Tectonicus’ name, it should be fought by one who actually follows Him.”
I also fully expect Gravedust to be fine with that, and probably even expecting it.
Gravy was a bloodlusty fighter type before he was a mystic. And he was a pretty combat focused “mystic” too. Advantage Gravedust.
Who’s to say Iver wasn’t. Perhaps he made a name for himself because of his prowess on the battlefield as well as his cunning. It may also be the reason why he despises the mystics because they held people like him back. And while there was a flashback that reveals Gravedust was on the path to becoming a warrior he ultimately didn’t and I saw no evidence that he was particularly bloodthirsty.
Gravy isn’t going to the actual fighting I’m guessing because he doesn’t have his bow or arrow, or any visible weapon for that matter
Make sure to break that smile, gravy.
I’m suddenly reminded that Iver brought pregnant women into the battlefield of an arena. How thoughtful.
Iver is going to be called out as a coward if he rushes forward with that dagger he is reaching for in the second to last panel and thus forfeit his right to rule.
I imagine that he’ll just throw the dagger instead of use it in melee combat. It’s less effort and far more dramatic, which is something Iver revels in, especially with such a large audience and his “honor” on the line.
Leave it up to Iver to pull a steel chair out of nowhere.
Gravedust does sound like an awesome wrestler name now think about it.
Don’t forget his last name. Gravedust Deserthammer
Wait – the fact I don’t see Gravy’s bow / arrows makes me … quiver!
BOOOOOO
Clap Clap
Aren’t you the sharp one!
Hey, it’s still a valid…point.
I have just one question for you. Are you ready?
ARE YOU READY FOR THIS SUNDAY NIGHT, WHEN WARLORD IVER DEFENDS HIS TITLE IN THE WRE SUUUPERSLAM?!
BA BADA BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
BA BADA BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
*
what? no. gladiatorial fighting is no longer allowed in this hut. please stop sending messengers.
Hello, can I speak to lord? Is lord there?
Is this two 1 on 1 fights, or a 4 way free for all?
WE’LL ANSWER THOSE QUESTIONS AND MORE AT THIS SUNDAY’S SUUUUUPERSLAAAAAM!
actually i’m guessing it’s going to be up to three 1 on 1 fights. Harky and Penk go toe to toe, gravedust and iver go at it, then (if iver wins) the winners of both fights go head to head or (if gravedust wins) the winner of the penk/harky fight is named supreme ruler of the world’s rebellion.
The time for philo-softy rants and crying is over. Now is the time to decide who shall rule the land, this Realm of Earth and fire
It is time for
MORTAL KOMBAT!
FIGHT!
Test your might. Test your might. MORTAL KOMBAT!
…I started to type in the sounds that follow that and got really tired of it really fast.
I feel this is less a jumbotron style fight and more a https://youtu.be/Ml4wAnvfM4M?t=52s
Not pictured: Penk and Harky sharing popcorn.
Judging by how Penk is in the first panel not eating popcorn, and Harky is in the second panel not eating popcorn, the same could be said for Gravedust in a two piece bikini.
I mean, to be fair, we don’t know that Gravy *isn’t* wearing one under his robes…
Popcorn and bikinis for everyone! By popular demand!*
*Statement may not reflect the accurate wishes and desires of everyone present.
That is actually Harky in both panels, so Penk might have some off screen.
Gravey… please wipe that smile off his face… please?
… use a heavy spiked club, it works like a charm
Also I bet anything that Iver’s dagger is not going to be aimed for Gravedust – but for someone else. To play on Gravy’s concern for his fellow dwarf. My bet is one of the pregnant sugar-momma’s or possibly Magda. (Though Magda can defend herself, so probably not)
That does seem like iver, and then force gravy to bring them back to life making it look like he has been holding out on the savasi or if he doesn’t he seams selfish in keeping his power to come back to life to himself
That would expose him as a coward to all followers of Tectonicus and likely get him skewered within a minute.
Iver might be planning to throw his dagger at Gravy, ending the fight before it starts.
I bet during the fight the earth suddenly open and swallow Iver. And then Magda is like “Oh hum well I guess Techtonicus spoke!”
Youth and stamina shall never defeat experience and guile.
Er…Doesn’t Iver have all four of those things on his side?
That’s why most politicans are 50+.
Am I the only one thinking Gravedust is making the challenge on behalf of Magda?
No. No you aren’t. After all, Gravedust may have acknowledged Tectonicus, but he’s not actually a follower.
Plus if you notice gravy is unarmed which would make a honorable fight for supremacy really hard
HIDE YO CHIEFS, HIDE YO WARLORDS. THEY CHALLENGIN ERRYBODY UP IN HERE.
Gravy is an experienced combatant who has spent his whole life fighting, beaten death itself on multiple occasions. . Iver is a treacherous, skilled, and unscrupulous …… Beaurocrat.
Sure, he’s dangerous, but Gravy is, well, Gravy is a true badass.
Yeah a badass who’s philosophy was that the Savasi should make do with the breadcrumbs Gastonia tossed to them. Iver didn’t really need to kill off the mystics to win over the Savasi since they were willing to follow him on the path to war. That being said Iver has served his purpose and the Savasi as well as the other savage races need new leadership if they want to create a better world as well as stop HR’s apocalypse.
Get ready for MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY! You paid for the whole webbrowser but you’re only gonna need the EDGE!
You mean the next comic here will be formatted to show up only in the borders? Sorry, but my eyes ain’t THAT good…
I’m probably a little crazy, but is Panel 3 Gravy wearing a top with a midriff window? Because that’s HOT.
Nah, that’s just the sash keeping his robes from hanging loosely. ;)
This could be interesting. Gravey hasn’t seen combat since losing his powers. And Iver is armed & armored where as Gravey is not. However, Gravey does have tons of combat experience where as Iver has seemingly rested on his laurels for the last few years.
Jumbotron, intro music, and a hype man (dwarf?) Definitely need the hype man.
Oh man oh man Monday cannot come soon enough.
…never thought I would say that.
Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doodoo doo doo dooFUCK YOU, HTML!
Kick his ass Gravedust!
TEST YOUR MIGHT
“and what’s this IT’S FRIGG WITH A STEEL CHAIR OH MY GOD”
*Thunder in the background*
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE