Noticing the large barbarians nod, she smiled slightly hoping it as a subtle means of support, and sat down in a defiant pose.

"So, we can't fight or rule, interesting boast from one who has such noble, but unproven boasts, so prove it!"

She sat back feeling more confident watcy89 the three imposing figures listening, their attention baited.


I'll wager, a pound of gold, that a chosen warrior of my choosing, being a female can and will defeat your best choice. In an even battle of skill and ability."

"And if she wins?" A dark, and until now silent figure in the corner, spoke up. "What if another bidder was to bring an offering to this table?"

"Simple, the winner gets the island, the warrior gets the gold and we can negotiate with them for rights to the island."

She smiled brightly sitting back, listening to the murmur of discussion this suggestion had set off, and old arguements were set to simmer, discovering an alternative to pointless arguements.

"So, men can work things out quietly, they just need an offering of violence?" she leaned back chuckling to a lightly robed figure that approached from behind...