A Sparring Bout!
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Game Instructions: Victory requires winning two out of three bouts. If you allow yourself to be inspired by your Dreams, your attacks will be more powerful; Frontal Assaults will empower Dangerous attacks, while Bewildering Ambushes will empower Shadowy attacks.
Unlocked with a redirect from accepting an invitation to a Sparring Bout.
If no 
Sparring: Engaged in a Bout
The bout has been called off!
- Spoiler
Sparring: The Current Bout 0-1
Mount a vicious assault!
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with
Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name]
Locked with
Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
Attack!
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has relied on their brute force to win this bout!
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You bested them, and obliged them to cry: "Hold, enough!"
You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
Dangerous is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + 
Dangerous Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. Your strength was not enough to match theirs; you were the one obliged to cry: "Enough."
You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (Up to 20)
Mount a cunning assault!
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name]
Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
Attack!
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has relied on their cunning to win this bout!
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You have won the bout, and justly so. To use tricks of light was d__nably clever.
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
- Shadowy is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 +
Shadowy Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. They have won the bout, but you can hardly be blamed: that trick with the mirrors was simply inspired.
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (Up to 20)
Frontal Assaults
A Frontal Assault: Throw yourself in zealously
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], 
Having Recurring Dreams: The Fire Sermon
Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
A consuming focus
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Dangerous is increasing… (+(4 ×
The Fire Sermon) CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains) (hidden)
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has relied on a disregard for their own well-being to win this bout!
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You bested them, and obliged them to cry: "Hold, enough!"
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
- Dangerous is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. Your strength was not enough to match theirs; you were the one obliged to cry: "Enough."
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
A Frontal Assault: Remember stillness
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], 
Having Recurring Dreams: What the Thunder Said
Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
Full awareness
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Dangerous is increasing… (+(3 ×
What the Thunder Said) CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains) (hidden)
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] breathes slowly and deeply. They moves efficiently as they focus on winning this bout.
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You bested them, and obliged them to cry: "Hold, enough!"
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
- Dangerous is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. Your strength was not enough to match theirs; you were the one obliged to cry: "Enough."
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
A Frontal Assault: Remember the dead
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], 
Having Recurring Dreams: The Burial of the Dead
Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
Wechtlin's Contribution
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Dangerous is increasing… (+(3 ×
The Burial of the Dead) CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains) (hidden)
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has relied on their knowledge of anatomy to win this bout.
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You bested them, and obliged them to cry: "Hold, enough!"
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
- Dangerous is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. Your strength was not enough to match theirs; you were the one obliged to cry: "Enough."
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
Bewildering Ambushes
A Bewildering Ambush: Remain just out of reach
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], 
Having Recurring Dreams: Is Someone There?
Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
Hunted
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Shadowy is increasing… (+(3 ×
Is Someone There?) CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains) (hidden)
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
- [Your name] has relied on using your blind spots to win this bout!
Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You have won the bout, and justly so. To use tricks of light was d__nably clever.
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
- Shadowy is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. They have won the bout, but you cannot be blamed: that trick with the mirrors was inspired.
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
A Bewildering Ambush: Take inspiration from the board
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], 
Having Recurring Dreams: A Game of Chess
Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
Vying for checkmate
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Shadowy is increasing… (+(3 ×
A Game of Chess) CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains) (hidden)
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
- [Your name] has relied on clever gambits to win this bout!
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You have won the bout, and justly so. To use tricks of light was d__nably clever.
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
- Shadowy is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. They have won the bout, but you cannot be blamed: that trick with the mirrors was inspired.
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
A Bewildering Ambush: Allow your terror to motivate you
- Spoiler Action Cost: {{{Action cost}}}
Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], 
Having Recurring Dreams: Death by Water
Locked with Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout at most 1
When Sent
Heightened senses
You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: The Current Bout
- Shadowy is increasing… (+(4 ×
Death by Water) CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains) (hidden)
In Messages Tab
Your friend will receive:
- [Your name] has used the motivation provided by fear to win this bout!
Redirects to: A Sparring Bout!
Challenge Results
Winner will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Loser] continue. You have won the bout, and justly so. To use tricks of light was d__nably clever.
- You've gained 1 x Sparring: Bouts Won
- Shadowy is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Shadowy Gains)
Loser will receive:
Your sparring bouts with [Winner] continue. They have won the bout, but you cannot be blamed: that trick with the mirrors was inspired.
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
Sparring: The Current Bout 1
Waiting Your Turn
- Spoiler
Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Regular Sparring
Celebrate your victory!
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2, 
Sparring: Bouts Won 2
Locked with
Sparring: A Lethal Twist
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2, no 
Sparring: A Lethal Twist
When Sent
Well fought
Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
Making Waves is increasing… (+4 CP)- Dangerous is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
- You have won the majority of bouts against [Friend's name]! The victory is yours.
- You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] has won the majority of your sparring bouts, making them the winner! Now it's time to enjoy a cup of tea. Try to not breathe so heavily; it's bad for your cracked rib.
- Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)
- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
- You've gained 2 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
- Dangerous is increasing… (+5 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
Concede defeat
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2
Locked with Sparring: A Lethal Twist, Sparring: Bouts Won 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2, no Sparring: A Lethal Twist
When Sent
Well fought
- Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)
- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
- You've gained 2 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
- Dangerous is increasing… (+5 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
- [Friend's name] has won the majority of your sparring bouts, making them the winner! Now it's time to enjoy a cup of tea. Try to not breathe so heavily; it's bad for your cracked rib.
- You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
Your friend will receive:
You have won the majority of bouts against [your name]. The victory in your sparring bouts belongs to you!
- Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)
- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
- Making Waves is increasing… (+4 CP)
- Dangerous is increasing… (+2 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
Lethal Sparring
Pinning the Sanguine Ribbon (win)
- Spoiler Unlocked with
Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2, Sparring: Bouts Won 2, Sparring: A Lethal Twist
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2, Sparring: A Lethal Twist
When Sent
Complete victory
- Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)
- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
Your 'Sparring: A Lethal Twist' Quality has gone!- Dangerous is increasing… (+5 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
- Making Waves is increasing… (+8 CP)
You've gained 600 x Piece of Rostygold
You've gained 1 x Sanguine Ribbon
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
- You killed [friend's name] in your lethal sparring bout.
- You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
Your friend will receive:
[Your name] killed you in your lethal sparring bout. They lean over you, pluck the now sanguine ribbon from your chest, and pin it onto themselves. And with that, your vision fades...
- Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)
- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: A Lethal Twist' Quality has gone!
- Dangerous is increasing… (+10 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
- You've gained 5 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 24)
An occurrence! Your 'Wounds' Quality is now 8 - The Spirit has Departed!
Pinning the Sanguine Ribbon (lose)
- Spoiler Unlocked with Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend's name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2, Sparring: A Lethal Twist
Locked with Sparring: Bouts Won 2
Your friend needs Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [your name], Sparring: The Current Bout 2, Sparring: A Lethal Twist
When Sent
A double death
- Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)
- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: A Lethal Twist' Quality has gone!
- Dangerous is increasing… (+10 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
- You've gained 5 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 24)
- An occurrence! Your 'Wounds' Quality is now 8 - The Spirit has Departed!
In Messages Tab
You will receive:
- [friend's name] killed you in your lethal sparring bout.
- You completed a Social Event: A Sparring Bout! with [friend's name]
Your friend will receive:
You killed [Your name] in your lethal sparring bout. They huff their final breaths as you pluck the now sanguine ribbon from their chest; and as you pin it to your own, the life vanishes from their eyes.
- Sparring: Engaged in a Bout [friend] (-1)
- Your 'Sparring: The Current Bout' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: Bouts Won' Quality has gone!
- Your 'Sparring: A Lethal Twist' Quality has gone!
- Dangerous is increasing… (+5 CP, up to level 200 + Dangerous Gains)
- You've gained 1 x Hard-Earned Lesson (up to 20)
- Making Waves is increasing… (+8 CP)
- You've gained 600 x Piece of Rostygold
- You've gained 1 x Sanguine Ribbon
