Alec and Rayzar - the two well-known across the entire Empire knights - pay a visit almost on an annual basis. Immediately after the eminent bounty hunters set foot on the Empire’s Land – the rumors of their arrivals reached the Capital in no time, where Warlord Grammith himself welcomed the mercenaries. Even though the Warlord was on tiptoe with curiosity, he kept his countenance and did not ask for the reasons of Rayzar’s unexpected visit.
- Alec enlightened me about the challenge and the glorious victory of Imperial warriors, - snarled Rayzar, as if answering the unspoken question.- I could not resist the temptation of paying you a visit and challenge you.
- Your squad would like to fight in duels? – Grammith wanted to clarify – With all due respect, Rayzar, they don’t stand a chance: Two major tournaments have just taken place and my warriors are in a good physical shape.
- You might go so far as to say that one soldier of yours is worth two or even three of mine? – giggling exclaimed the barbarian.
- Highly possible, - replied Grammith, ignorant of the trap.
- Then I presume it would be fair to conduct the tournament in such way. A fortiori, my squad prefer to fight as a team.
- But… - Grammith tried to protest, though Rayzar interrupted him.
- There’s something I would like to show you. These are the artifacts we looted from the sorcerer’s lair and I believe they are good enough for your soldiers as a reward.
Quite intrigued, Warlord Grammith ceased arguing and along with Rayzar followed him into his tent to take a glance at the outlandish artifacts.
Lords and Ladies! Rayzar squad is challenging us! The challenge has the following rules:
1) Battles are of 1 vs 2 and 1 vs 3 type – Imperial soldiers vs Rayzar squad;
2) Lords of combat level 3 and above are allowed to participate;
3) Lords of combat level 5 and above may face opponents of any faction and class;
4) Only shop artifacts are acceptable and enchantments on artifacts have no effect;
5) The number of battles is limited by 12 battles per day, unused battles stack up and may be used on later days;
6) If you come out victorious out of the 3, 6 and 8 battles with all the enemy’s factions and classes – you will be granted Rayzar’s artifact : “Cube of Durability”, Cube of Force” and “Cube of Fate” accordingly. These artifacts will be placed in your “Inventory” – and the image of the best artifact will appear among your achievements;
  
7) If you come out victorious you may gain creature artifacts and gold;
8) The challenge will take place until September the 16 inclusive. Moreover, Lords will be granted 2 more days to complete the remaining number of battles, until September the 18 inclusive;
9) Potion of skill can be used in this type of challenge;
10) Lords who manage to conduct all 72 battles under this potion will be granted one more achievement (not an artifact) – Rayzar’s symbol of distinction.
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