R1: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA uses the shield boss to stagger Plautus the Cruel then follows through drawing a bright line of blood.

R1: Plautus the Cruel lunges with serpentine grace, three points seeking SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA drawing a bright line of blood.

R2: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA crashes into Plautus the Cruel like a tide of iron and bronze and Plautus the Cruel doubles over momentarily from the blow.

R2: Plautus the Cruel feints brilliantly then CRITICALLY hammers SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA!

R3: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA times the shield bash perfectly and follows through at Plautus the Cruel and Plautus the Cruel staggers back a half-step, jaw clenched.

R3: Plautus the Cruel flows backward then forward, spearing SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA though SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA grimaces, the damage is slight.

R4: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA pounds forward, each step punctuated by a strike at Plautus the Cruel hammering Plautus the Cruel with the force of a mule's kick.

R4: Plautus the Cruel flicks the trident at SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA's exposed shoulder though SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA parries at the last instant.

R5: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA uses the shield boss to stagger Plautus the Cruel then follows through — Plautus the Cruel's armor does its job, no penetration.

R5: Plautus the Cruel keeps distance and lances SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA with the trident yet SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA plants their feet and endures.

R6: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA crashes into Plautus the Cruel like a tide of iron and bronze striking with surgical precision at Plautus the Cruel.

R6: Plautus the Cruel circles right and lashes the trident at SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA though SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA deflects most of the impact.

R6: Plautus the Cruel times the net throw perfectly, binding SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA's weapon arm!

R7: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R7: Magnificent! Plautus the Cruel CRITICALLY cleaves through SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA!

R8: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA pounds forward, each step punctuated by a strike at Plautus the Cruel and Plautus the Cruel loses balance momentarily.

R8: Plautus the Cruel baits SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA forward then counter-thrusts the prongs though SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA deflects most of the impact.

R8: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA is caught in the mesh, struggling desperately to break free!

R9: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R9: Plautus the Cruel exploits reach advantage, stabbing at SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA though the strike connects, SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA is unmoved.

R10: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA sees the opening and drives home a CRITICAL blow into Plautus the Cruel!

R10: Plautus the Cruel advances with measured steps, then strikes SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA but SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA reads it coming and moves with the strike.

R10: Plautus the Cruel times the net throw perfectly, binding SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA's weapon arm!

R11: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA cuts loose from the net, gasping, the moment wasted.

R11: Plautus the Cruel maintains composure and picks the moment to strike SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA though the blade skitters across SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA's armor.

R12: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA times a brutal shield hook and follows with the blade at Plautus the Cruel — Plautus the Cruel shrugs off what would fell a lesser warrior.

R12: Plautus the Cruel withdraws then strikes like lightning at SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA and SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA gasps, the wound deeper than expected.

R13: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA keeps Plautus the Cruel at bay with shield pressure before striking and Plautus the Cruel feels their strength waning slightly.

R13: Plautus the Cruel's breath comes in ragged gasps — defeat looms.

R13: Plautus the Cruel uses the net to bind then follows with steel at SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA yet SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA plants their feet and endures.

R13: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA is a ghost of themselves, barely clinging to consciousness.

R14: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA plants the shield and slashes at Plautus the Cruel's exposed limbs and Plautus the Cruel grunts as the steel bites deep.

R14: Plautus the Cruel flows like the tide, trident darting at SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA though the strike lands, SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA hardly notices.

R15: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA keeps Plautus the Cruel at bay with shield pressure before striking opening Plautus the Cruel up as crimson spatters the sand.

R15: Plautus the Cruel spins the weapon defensively then converts to offense at SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA though SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA grunts, it's only a surface cut.

R16: SPARTACUS SON OF CAPUA dominates the clinch, shield up, blade working at Plautus the Cruel and Plautus the Cruel stumbles, vision blurring for a moment.