JOUST: CYNTHIA VS SULLY
ANNA: “Our final jousters of the day feature another two Ylisseans! Please welcome Sully of the Shepherds and Cynthia, champion of the fliers division, to the ring! I’m a little surprised Cynthia chose to change it up this year-- Has anyone heard anything about her jousting before now? ... Well, I suppose there have been more unexpected entries. Best of luck!”
EMM: “Oh, this looks like it will be very fun. A Shepherd versus a Justice Cabal member. Who will reign supreme?”
CHROM: “I’m still somewhat sore from my own match and knowing these two, watching them is going to constantly remind of that.”
FIRST ROUND:
Cynthia: 16
Sully: 18
Cynthia may be a newcomer to the art of jousting, but that doesn’t mean Sully is going to go easy on her. Cynthia misses Sully’s shield by just a hair, allowing the redhead an easy strike.
Defense: 10
Despite reeling from the Shepherd’s surprising amount of force, Cynthia is able to stay in the saddle!
Point to Sully!
SECOND ROUND:
Cynthia: Nat 1
Favor Bonus: 13
Sully: 11
While still a little dazed from Sully’s previous point, Cynthia is able to shake it off and make up for the last round. The glint of the Torja family seal in the setting sun gives her a burst of confidence and determination, and her strike at Sully’s shield rings true this time with a mighty battle cry.
Defense: 10
Unfortunately, it is not enough to knock the experienced knight from her saddle.
Point to Cynthia!
CHROM: “So close! Is it me or did Cynthia look like she was about to take off into the air? Good thing she remembered that she’s not on a pegasus this time.”
THIRD ROUND:
Cynthia: 16
Sully: 12
Determined to keep up her momentum, and perhaps getting caught up in the adrenaline of the joust, Cynthia urges her mount into a canter. Sully is caught off guard, and reels from the strike...
Defense: 5
Favor Bonus: 13
...But as a pendant flashes in the setting sun, the knight pulls herself back into the saddle and grits her teeth with a determination of her own!
Point to Cynthia!
CHROM: “Cynthia nearly got her, but it seems Sully’s riding experience is helping... Or did that pendant’s glimmer bring her confidence back?”
FOURTH ROUND:
Cynthia: 17
Sully: 9
Cynthia refuses to let up, not even for a moment. She’s worked out that speed is the key to getting the point on Sully-- She just needs enough force to ultimately unhorse her...
Defense: 14
Fortunately for Sully, this strike was not enough. She sways some, but experience is an incredible teacher and she stays atop her horse yet again.
Point to Cynthia!
FIFTH ROUND:
Cynthia: 13
Catch of the Day LION’S PAW Bonus: NAT 20!
Sully: 7
With a passionate battle cry of ‘LANCE OF JUSTICE, STRIKE TRUE!!’ Cynthia urges her mount into a full gallop as she takes aim squarely in the center of Sully’s shield. The force of the impact and Cynthia’s sudden yell catch Sully off guard one more time, and...
Defense: 6
SULLY IS UNSEATED. As Cynthia’s mount slows to a trot, a walk, and finally stops, the young pegasus knight flashes a bright grin and twirls her lance in a victory flourish.
CYNTHIA WINS!
EMM: “Cynthia, that was brilliant! Well done, indeed!”
CHROM: “Sometimes we have matches that end in round one. Then we’ve got nailbiting matches like this one. Congratulations, Cynthia!”
CYNTHIA WINS!
