A collection of our favorite write-ups from Cage Match 2010, including pieces by George R.R. Martin, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss, and Naomi Novik!
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Cage Match–2012!
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We all know that Rand won hand down–
yes, hand down–
but the margin was close and the match was tight. Check out the recap with Joe and David (Kaitlin makes a brief but noted appearance) and watch for a special announcement…
I just got an e-mail from someone who works with Brandon Sanderson letting me know that Brandon has written up an essay called “Suvudu Cage Match: How It REALLY Went Down” on his blog. I was told I could repost, so, well–here it is.
I think it speaks for itself, but I just want to [...]
Read MoreYou know the little kid on the trike in The Incredibles? After they beat Syndrome? How he just stares at them standing in the force field, until he finally explodes “That was totally wicked!”
Well, I think that pretty much sums up my experience with Cage Match 2010.
Now I’m pretty lucky–I have a super-fun [...]
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Rand Al’ThorThe Dragon Reborn
Age:
20s
Race:
Human
Weapons / Artifacts:
Callandor
Special Attack:
Channeling world destructive amounts of the One Power
Jaime LannisterThe Kingslayer
Age:
34
Race:
Human
Weapons / Artifacts:
Sword (Valyrian steel; borrowed from Tommen)
Special Attack:
“Call Tyrion”
Advantages
Trained to the hilt in swordsmanship–is an unofficial blademaster
Can channel enough One Power to end all life
Has an indestructible sword [...]
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KvotheThe Kingkiller
Age:
Mid-20s
Race:
Human
Weapons / Artifacts:
Magic and his sharp wit
Special Attack:
Misdirection
Drizzt Do’UrdenDark Elf Ranger
Age:
200(ish)
Race:
Drow
Weapons / Artifacts:
Twinkle, Icingdeath, Guenhwyvar
Special Attack:
Two-sword attack
Advantages
Mesmerizes foes with his lute and sing-song voice
Master Namer
A living legend
Advantages
Has killed pretty much everything that walks
Years of experience as a fighter
Familiar can travel between planes
Disadvantages
Just wants to be [...]
Read MoreA response from Rand Al’Thor to Jaime Lannister’s “challenge.”
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“Ser Lannister, you do not fool me with your ‘challenge’–nor do I feel challenged in any way by our upcoming match.
“I will meet on whatever field of battle you deem fit; it makes no difference to me. If you prefer for your people to be able [...]
The dust has settled, the arena has been cleared, and the votes are in! Your two worthy finalists will be:
Rand Al’Thor
Jaime Lannister
The final match will go live at 10:30 am Eastern on Tuesday, April 6th. Watch for our next wrap-up video–and a very special surprise!
Photograph: Swordfight at the medieval festival in Dortmund 2004, courtesy of [...]
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