On this day, the Duiran Council issued an open challenge within the Bloodwood, daring any who would face them in battle. The challengers proved their worth, triumphing over all contenders through superior martial prowess.

The battle was fought for the following reason: To conclude the holy year of Vo'acha, the Heartwood calls upon the warriors of the world to test their mettle against Duirani muscle. Let the people of the green become His vessel, or feed the earth with the blood of their failure. Either way, the Shadow wins.

A full battlefield report follows:

Faction 1, the Duiran Council.
- Achieved victory by crushing their opponents with their number of kills.
- 8 combatants answered the call to arms:
Affi, Dhani, Ennis, Gyrinno, Iko, Indris, Lin, and Orenthis.
- Slew a total of 7 of their enemies.
- Maintained a presence of 1 hour 11 minutes 7 seconds upon the battlefield.
- Their most bloodthirsty combatant was Lin, responsible for 3 kills.

The contenders:
- 2 combatants answered the call to arms:
Barimoth and Yoxxa.
- Slew a total of 4 of their enemies.
- Maintained a presence of 59 minutes 28 seconds upon the battlefield.
- Their most bloodthirsty combatant was Barimoth, responsible for 4 kills.

The battle lasted for 1 hour 30 minutes, with a victory condition of faction with the most kills at the end of the time limit. These terms of engagement were enacted: Restricted and monolithed.

This notice was posted on the 1st of Ios, in the year 19 AC.