In the ancient Olympics, there was one Pankration (mixed-martial-arts) champion, Arrichion, who won despite being dead. He forced his opponent to submit by dislocating his foot, while in a chokehold himself, but his own neck was broken.
A boxer could only lose by surrendering or being incapacitated. The Spartans therefore stopped competing, as conceding would be too shameful, and too many of them died. This was considered a draw. One boxer, Kleomedes of Astypalaia, had his victory taken away for killing his opponent with a foul blow. Killing by accident would not have been punishable.
There were also two forms of wrestling, one where the goal was to throw the opponent, and one where a contestant could only lose by submission. In that case, if a wrestler died in the ring without submitting, the match was considered a draw.
It will be interesting to see what the rules for this bout are. And even more interesting to see the match itself!
Sex or death? A rogue doesn’t need a weapon to sneak attack, only combat advantage … my guess, there’s a more than ten level discrepancy between the “combatants” … there’s a few ways I can see this going ugly.
She just dragon-slayed in a crazy frontal attack. She’s quite an advanced warrior by now it seems and not just a sneaky rogue anymore.
But my thought is that she plans to lose in the last minute so Sark saves face and gets enamored of her and keeps her as pet… consensually (you can’t keep her tied against her will, clearly no way!)
Although she probably does not even have a proper plan: she’s quite apparently improvising.
It’s a word with various meanings in Britain: in Manx (the only Celtic version of the name) it means stamina, vigor, virtue, initiative, power, etc. (from Old Irish bríg = force, power, value). I think Wormius took it from this version because it’s classical to give Celtic names to elves.
In Scots (arguably the less corrupt “Anglish”) it means broth, liquor, juice, essence (of a plant), and is cognate of “brew”. In Scottish English it also means “eyebrow, forehead” (cognate of “brow” in this case, this usage also existed in older mainline English but has been lost.
All credit to Wikitionary (ther merit is not mine).
Finally caught up after a few sessions of binging. Quite like the comic. Can’t wait to see how the twist with Jen and Bree being merged continues to pan out.
I saw a discord mentioned some pages back. That would be pretty neat imo
why not get a patreon, on a per-comic basis or something? *shrugs*
🙂
A lot of men shrink to about a quarter (or less), they don’t just get flaccid, think of… screw it, both possible analogies fall flat due to not being able to find the appropriate image to back it up (yam and saveloy) 🙁
Loving the clothing of the goblin in the first panel, with fancy tribal penis clothing in the same color and shape as the “crown” he has on his forehead and the item by which he’s holding bree. Seems a single-minded little man that one.
I had a hard time finding the dagger: white on white (shouldn’t still be greyish?), also very weird connection to the handle… and very weird handle. But once again you’re right.
I still love the penis cover clothing, very barbarian!
So in the last panel Arka Saw four of the five, saving Bree for last. Did she ever get beyond the shock of Seeing Sephni and See Bree for what she truly is (whatever that is)?
Okay, now we’re getting somewhere. My favorite sport that somehow never made it into high school..Co-Ed Wrestling. IMO, this sport runs a close second to Muff-Diving.
I’m really beginning to feel sorry for Arka. She watching a slow motion train wreck and is powerless to stop it.
Well, you know how orcs are. Even good-looking ones ain’t too bright.
Especially the good-looking ones, since they spec all their leftover points in CHA instead of WIS or INT.
Sounds like this is not going to go the way either of them expects. I also love the meta comment from Bree (or maybe that’s from Jen?)
I’ll get the popcorn.
Let the Holy Degustation commence!
Does a battle where the battle-cry is “Boom-Chicka-Bow-Wow” count as a fight?
Wow, Bree really really REALLY likes it rough!
Is this anything like traditional greek wrestling? It sounds like it is, and I’m pretty sure we can find some olive oil for the contestants to use.
Not really, in traditional greek wrestling you lose if you kill your opponent.
I dunno. From Bree’s point of view, she’d probably consider it a loss were she to kill her opponent.
Great, a chance to get pedantic!
In the ancient Olympics, there was one Pankration (mixed-martial-arts) champion, Arrichion, who won despite being dead. He forced his opponent to submit by dislocating his foot, while in a chokehold himself, but his own neck was broken.
A boxer could only lose by surrendering or being incapacitated. The Spartans therefore stopped competing, as conceding would be too shameful, and too many of them died. This was considered a draw. One boxer, Kleomedes of Astypalaia, had his victory taken away for killing his opponent with a foul blow. Killing by accident would not have been punishable.
There were also two forms of wrestling, one where the goal was to throw the opponent, and one where a contestant could only lose by submission. In that case, if a wrestler died in the ring without submitting, the match was considered a draw.
It will be interesting to see what the rules for this bout are. And even more interesting to see the match itself!
That’s not being pedantic, that’s being Knowledgeable (and being a Smarty McFarty-pants 😛 )
You know, we’re running low on characters for wallpapers that I actually like or care about.
The one have been voting for every week, is still losing 🙁
Ooooooo they”re saved 🙂 and a Naked fight? : ), Nice
Sex or death? A rogue doesn’t need a weapon to sneak attack, only combat advantage … my guess, there’s a more than ten level discrepancy between the “combatants” … there’s a few ways I can see this going ugly.
Number one: Snark could have been facing the other way in panel seven 😛
She just dragon-slayed in a crazy frontal attack. She’s quite an advanced warrior by now it seems and not just a sneaky rogue anymore.
But my thought is that she plans to lose in the last minute so Sark saves face and gets enamored of her and keeps her as pet… consensually (you can’t keep her tied against her will, clearly no way!)
Although she probably does not even have a proper plan: she’s quite apparently improvising.
Seems what ever was affecting Breen may be wearing off
Bree, not “Breen”!
It’s a word with various meanings in Britain: in Manx (the only Celtic version of the name) it means stamina, vigor, virtue, initiative, power, etc. (from Old Irish bríg = force, power, value). I think Wormius took it from this version because it’s classical to give Celtic names to elves.
In Scots (arguably the less corrupt “Anglish”) it means broth, liquor, juice, essence (of a plant), and is cognate of “brew”. In Scottish English it also means “eyebrow, forehead” (cognate of “brow” in this case, this usage also existed in older mainline English but has been lost.
All credit to Wikitionary (ther merit is not mine).
‘Breen’ comes from ‘Bree + Jen’ and is used to differentiate the original character ‘Bree’ from before her merge with the player ‘Jen’
Thank you for the etymology lesson
Ah! I had no idea you meant that: I thought it was a honest, yet annoyingly reiterative, spelling error on your side. OK, fair enough.
No worries 😀
“Also it’s a battle of endurance. The first to fall asleep loses. Bring the mattress in!”
Finally caught up after a few sessions of binging. Quite like the comic. Can’t wait to see how the twist with Jen and Bree being merged continues to pan out.
I saw a discord mentioned some pages back. That would be pretty neat imo
why not get a patreon, on a per-comic basis or something? *shrugs*
🙂
Breaks out the Popcorn and seat cushions. THIS is going to be a BUMPY RIDE… :0
obligatory ‘dis gon b gud’ meme. https://i.imgur.com/mSFXk2a.gif
Theme song for the battle – ‘Girl Gone Wild’ by Madonna.
No weapons, man daggers don’t count!
…And he must be aroused too to not be dangling…
A lot of men shrink to about a quarter (or less), they don’t just get flaccid, think of… screw it, both possible analogies fall flat due to not being able to find the appropriate image to back it up (yam and saveloy) 🙁
Also, at that angle it may be obscured by his right leg.
Can clearly see his nuts though
Loving the clothing of the goblin in the first panel, with fancy tribal penis clothing in the same color and shape as the “crown” he has on his forehead and the item by which he’s holding bree. Seems a single-minded little man that one.
He is holding a curved dagger, and that is Chasta
Chasta, right, my bad.
I had a hard time finding the dagger: white on white (shouldn’t still be greyish?), also very weird connection to the handle… and very weird handle. But once again you’re right.
I still love the penis cover clothing, very barbarian!
Yeah, the blade was difficult to see, butt not as difficult as the nuts below the dick-trumpet 😛
So in the last panel Arka Saw four of the five, saving Bree for last. Did she ever get beyond the shock of Seeing Sephni and See Bree for what she truly is (whatever that is)?
Nope, bet she’s wishing she started with Breen now 😛
Okay, now we’re getting somewhere. My favorite sport that somehow never made it into high school..Co-Ed Wrestling. IMO, this sport runs a close second to Muff-Diving.
And the battle to repopulate the village commences!