(Darkness Discards) Aves 3-2 Sumtwig07 (Aether Salvager)

[Aves]

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The time was nigh, and the challenge was to be settled. Whose labour had crafted the better arms? Whose shield could withstand the most blows? Whose spellcraft was the most potent? A gleaming black dagger, imbued with the powers of a Vampire Lord. A glistening fang, whose poison could fell even the mightiest of Dragons. A shield crafted out of the very Shadows themselves, and a wall of ivory, grown with generations of Death. A spell that could drain the very life force of others into oneself, and a ritual sacrifice that could produce a multitude of replicants, each as powerful as the original. Cunning Darkness and Mighty Aether were at war, and only one would emerge victorious. Two soldiers had been selected, pure of heart and strong in body, their minds imbued with elemental vigour. The time was nigh, and the two warriors were eager to start the duel.

The arena was large and grassy, decorated with great fanfare and cheer. On one end, the implements of Darkness stood, shrouding the field. It was here where Aves stood. On the other end, the chosen tools of DeathAether were displayed prominently, symbols of might and pride. Sumtwig07 made his stand there.

As custom dictated, the two champions bowed. Then, they waited. And waited. And waited. And waited. And then, something happened. To this day, nobody knows what it was; perhaps a rotten tomato finally found its mark, or an owl emptied its gizzard at just right moment. Regardless, the result was the same; one duelist lost his nerve, and broke out into a run, reaching for his artifacts. A cheeky cheat! The custom broke, and the crowd roared. Each raced for his tools and armaments, his spells and artifacts, knowing that whoever won the race, whoever grasped his chosen tools first, would be victorious...

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Game 1.0 -- DC, both won against AI. I had a really good draw here, but RNG could've flipped it either way.

Game 1.1
Relatively early arsenic, no vagger until too late. Also bottom decked 3 of my siphons. Loss. 0-1

Game 2
Win! His burst was foiled by my trusty dusk, and his forces were sent into pandemonium. 1-1

Game 3
Early arsenic. Late dusk. Loss. 1-2

Game 4
Early vagger, arsenic, bwall, and dusk. I have a good darkness start, and I barely am able to draw all of my siphons in time for the damage burst. Last 2 cards drawn were two of the siphons needed. 2-2

Game 5
Early Vagger, early arsenic, early dusk... NO BONEWALLS for the first 8 cards. vagger chunks him down to 40, and by then I have 40 quanta and 2 siphons and 2 drains.
Praise the RNG! 3-2

GGs! Very well played! Long, long, stally, RNG dependent, weapon and shield hacking spell slinging games!

[Zawadx]

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Dusk haxx!

[iancudorinmarian]

You people need to learn how to use soldier roles

[Aves]

Hehe this match was so close, our roles might've actually become relevant! 

[Higurashi]

RNG ain't in a giving mood, eh? Darkness continues a very strong early showing, but that's far from uncommon. The crux is in the end-game :>

[Aves]

Too soon, Higs. Too soon! D: