aCe: WAR IS HELL

[Avarice]

Nice work Hyde...I wish I had the creativeness to put forth in promos and stuff like you do. Great reads...can't wait to see what happens next.

[Mr. Hyde]

Thanks for the compliments, guys!

[Mr. Hyde]

ESSENCE TAG BEARERS TOURNAMENT
(PART II)

Finally, the time had come for the Final match in the Essence Tag Tournament. Aegis and Lance At-Las arrived to the ring first, accompanied by The Specialists and Rouser. Their fellow ROC Teammates decided to watch the fight from the spectator area and were surprised to see the entire Ravager Army Team in the stands as well, accompanied by a squad of Ravager Troopers.

Nicodemus stood in the middle of them, and behind him, two Ravager Troopers carried a large force box that contained the radiant Essence Tag Championships. The Media on hand went crazy snapping pictures and taking videos of the Essence Titles and the lifeless masses of Murdok seemed to shuffle a bit more than usual. The two teams, though on the same side of the arena, stayed a bit away from each other and gave each other wary glances every now and then. Rouser and Nemean were making gestures at each other, which stopped promptly as Scorch gave Rouser his “look” and Ventross smacked the young Nemean in the back of the head.

Far up at the top of the arena, the image of General Rankor appeared, accompanied by the monstrous Paganax and several Tribesmen. Rankor had a look of pure disgust on his face and Paganax stood eerily still, the usually volatile Fire Beast keeping his raging temper in control

Aegis and Lance At-Las had entered the ring and both stood solid as statues, staring into the undead horde, waiting for the arrival of Murdok and Godsend. They did not have to wait long as the horde began part and out of the shadows stepped the Plague Harvester Murdok, followed by the ever-grinning Godsend. On either side of them, the lifeless eyes of Cremator and Corporal Tek appeared and behind them, the rotting form of Noxious and frail ghastly apparition of a figure in a black shroud.

Aegis’ eyes go wide as he sees the figure in black, and Lance notices the General’s fists clench tightly. Murdok’s slate eyes have already locked onto those of Aegis, and a rotting smile spreads across his face.

Murdok: I hear your wife has gone missing lately, Aegis.

Aegis: (his throat locking up) I swear to god, Murdok. I swear-I-

Murdok: There is no god, Aegis. Only me. And I have acquired a new devotee recently.

Lance: (stepping forward to get in between Aegis and Murdok’s gaze) Aegis. Control yourself. It is just a trick. That is not Trisis.

Murdok: He’s right Aegis. (beckoning for the figure to come forward) It isn’t Trisis... (the figure stops by his side and Murdok smiles)…Anymore!

Murdok reaches up and tears the shroud away, revealing the rotten face of Trisis, Aegis’ wife! Aegis face turns to stone and the media goes crazy taking pictures. The Centra Guard in the arena nearly drop their weapons as they look upon the ghastly image that once the beautiful Trisis. Murdok puts his arm around the waist of the Corpse Bride and looks her in the eyes.

Murdok: We’re in love, Aegis. You should be happy for her. (moving his face very close to hers and glancing at Aegis) Love, Aegis. Something she never felt for you, but can now experience with me for eternity as my Queen of the Damned.

Murdok moves in to kiss his bride, and in a split second, Aegis snaps. Before anyone can react, Aegis grabs the Ravager Referee by the throat, disarms him of his pistol and fires the handgun at Murdok! Aegis empties the clip in a millisecond as Lance At-Las tackles him to the canvas, Cremator and Corporal Tek move to take the bullets for Murdok, and all of the zombie masses begin to converge on the Centra Guard within the arena!

As Aegis struggles to free himself of his friend, he hears terrible laughing that makes all of the action in the arena halt. All eyes, even the soul-less ones focus on Murdok as he picks himself up off of the ground, with multiple bullet holes in his chest. Murdok looks Aegis in the eyes and smiles as Cremator picks his own arm up off of the ground. Shepard takes a deep breath as the Dread Lord steadies himself as if nothing had happened.

Murdok: (as the gigantic bullet holes in his chest close up) Tsk, tsk, General. I thought there was supposed to be a ceasefire during this Tournament.

Nicodemus leaps from the seats and makes his way quickly to the ring as Lance At-Las let’s Aegis get to his feet.

Nicodemus: (looking between Murdok and Aegis) Stop this game at once! Aegis, you have violated the Rules!

Aegis: (furious) Have you seen what he has done to her!

Nicodemus: Please, Aegis, you must not lose control-

Godsend: (slyly) Too late.

Shepard: (in his raspy voice) Shut your mouth serpent!

Godsend: Didn’t I kick you to the curb in a few minutes earlier today? Yeah, I did. Next.

Nicodemus: Stop it, all of you! (emitting a bit of nuclear light, to show he means business) Aegis and Murdok, you will have this match! No more of this bickering and these games. Though we attempt to end war, we are in fact warriors, so get in this ring, meet your foe, and go to war!

From high up in the arena, Rankor can be heard laughing.

Rankor: HAHAHA! Nicodemus, you senile cook, this experiment will never work! Do you see how they cannot last one day without trying to end the cease-fire?

Nicodemus: (glowing a bit brighter, his eyes now becoming illuminated within his helmet and his voice growing deeper) You silence yourself, treacherous one, or this experiment will come to an abrupt and violent end for you!

Rankor stops laughing and recovers his look of disgust. Nicodemus calms down and beckons Murdok and Godsend to the ring. The two villains obey, both smirking, and enter the ring. Aegiss fists clench once again and At-Las pushed him back into their corner.

Nicodemus: Now, I will leave this ring and the bell will sound. You will decide this contest as we have agreed upon, and two of you will walk away from tonight imbued with Essence. Understood?

Nicodemus looks to The Holy Crusaders and they both nod. He then looks to Heroes United and Lance At-Las nods. Contented, Nicodemus exits the ring and the referee prepares to call for the bell.

Lance: (whispering to Aegis, who will not take his eyes off of Murdok) Listen to me. (no response) Listen to me. Listen to me, damnit! (Aegis wild eyes now look at him) Get a hold of yourself. We must win this fight. We need the powers of the Essence. After all of this, we may rescue Trisis.

Aegis: (looking first at Murdok, and then back to Lance) We will win this fight. We will take the Essence. And I will have my revenge!

With that, Aegis exits the ring, and Lance turns to face his opponent as the Finals for the Essence Tag Championships is finally about to begin!

ESSENCE TAG BEARERS TOURNAMENT FINAL
Heroes United vs. The Holy Crusaders
Lance At-Las started off against Godsend and put a beating on him! But Godsend is tricky and was able to avoid a turnbuckle charge, sending Lance right over the top rope! Godsend followed and delivered a piledriver to Lance right on the concrete! Aegis came out of nowhere and clocked Godsend, causing the serpent to retreat back into the ring. Lance somehow recovered from the attack and slid back into the ring. Godsend grabbed the vulnerable At-Las and attempted to deliver THE REALM ETERNAL, but Lance threw him off and Godsend crashed into the canvas, rolling to the floor. Lance jumped out after him and sent him into one of the ring posts, tagging Aegis in afterward. Aegis was full of rage as he unloaded on Godsend, never taking his eyes of Murdok until he hit a huge RAMPART’S REVENGE! Godsend was out at this point, but Murdok came in for the save and scampered out of the ring when Aegis sprang up to attack him! Aegis turned his attention to Godsend and beat him from pillar to post again, again hitting RAMPART’S REVENGE only to have Murdok break the pin up and flee again! Aegis took out some more frustration on the quite unconscious Godsend, hitting the RAMPART’S REVENGE again! Murdok leapt in for the save, but Lance At-Las came flying across the ring and clotheslined the Harvest of Plagues right out of the ring, allowing Aegis to pick up the 1-2-3!

NEW ESSENCE TAG BEARERS: HEROES UNITED: AEGIS & LANCE AT-LAS!

The Centra Guard and the rest of the ROC gave a cheer as the final count came and the media began snapping away with their pictures again! Murdok looked shocked as he rose to his feet, and then furious as he laid his eyes on Godsend. Nicodemus entered the ring, followed by the Ravagers carrying the Essence. The media got even closer to the ring and snapped away furiously, trying to ask questions of the first Essence Bearers.

Murdok turned from the ring and walked back towards his horde, leaving Godsend to drag himself from the ring. All eyes in the arena turned toward the ring as Nicodemus opened the force box and reached in, extracting the two radiant belts. First, he strapped the title around the waist of Lance At-Las and then, as Aegis turned to glare at Murdok, Nicodemus began to place the belt around Aegis. Just before he snapped the last button, Nicodemus leaned into Aegis’ ear.

Nicodemus: Now that they are yours, I expect you to keep them from Rankor and Murdok.

As the last button snapped, Nicodemus was pushed back a bit, and simultaneously, Aegis and Lance At-Las seized up! The centerpieces of the belts glowed brighter for just a moment, and then faded. But as the belts faded, Aegis and Lance At-Las seemed to absorb the glow until they themselves began to glow! In what appeared to be painful convulsions, both men were filled with the Essence, and as the ring beneath him trembled from the power, Aegis was able to turn his head and focus his now glowing green eyes on Murdok.

Aegis: (his teeth glowing, and a deep light emanating from his throat) You are mine, Murdok. Just as Trisis is mine. I will take her back, and I WILL send you back to the grave!

With one final gust of light, the light from the belts completely faded. For a few moments, Aegis and At-Las emanated the light, and then as it was fully absorbed into them, their seizures ended and the lights faded. All Murdok could do was watch until he could not stand the sight of them any longer.

Murdok: (disgusted) Leave me! All of you! Our business is concluded here!

In one final act of defiane, Murdok pulled his Queen close and then abruptly turned and faded back into the darkness, his undead and unholy entourage following him. As he watched his nemesis go, and felt a newfound power coursing through his veins, for the first time in a long time, Aegis showed his own smirk.

[Deleted]

Mar 9, 2008 22:37:23 GMT -5 Mr. Hyde said:

Aegis: (his teeth glowing, and a deep light emanating from his throat) You are mine, Murdok. Just as Trisis is mine. I will take her back, and I WILL send you back to the grave!

~ :-Xsk

[Mr. Hyde]

THE FATE OF THE ESSENCE

While deciding the fate of the Essence Tag Championships was essential, deciding the fate of the One Essence Championship was arguably more crucial. After the Essence Tag Tournament, all four factions returned to their headquarters to prepare for the next battle and roughly a cycle passed by before another meeting was held between the Four Leaders. Once again, Aegis, Murdok, and Nicodemus gathered together, linked by Holovision. Joining them this time was the Heathen Chief, Paganax.

It was decided that another single-elimination tournament would be held to determine who would bear the One Essence, however for this event, Nicodemus offered the Ravager Mothership as the arena, as he felt the Centra Palladium was too uneasy. It was decided that each faction would contribute 3 warriors to the tournament, and that the Final of the tournament would be an elimination match.

During the meeting, Each leader named the participants from his faction and without General Rankor there to object, Nicodemus was given permission to randomly seed the tournament. Nicodemus input every competitor's name into a Ravager Computer, and the computer randomly seeded the tournament right there, so that each leader could see. After the meeting, each leader returned to his troops, and they prepared for war. The Battle for the Essence was about to begin.

THE BATTLE FOR THE ESSENCE
3-1-2119
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP

PRELIMINARY ROUND

Nicodemus vs. Paganax
*Paganax roared with approval when this matchup was revealed!*

Grovel vs. Ventross

Shepard vs. Rankor

Rouser vs. Noxious

Scorch vs. Nemean

Murdok vs. Godsend
*Murdok was not at all happy with this matchup, and demanded a re-seeding. Paganax, content with his matchup with Nicodemus, vehemently refused!*

[Avarice]

Love it. Way to keep me interested Hyde. Can't wait to see this show. Murdok vs. Godsend will tear the house down.

[Mr. Hyde]

THE SCENE: CENTRA PRIME'S TOP COMBAT TRAINING FACILITY, "THE BARRACKS"

The Barracks. Every soldier in the Centra Guard must pass through here before they are deployed into combat. It is a massive facility designed to not only train soldiers how to handle a gun, but to also train soldiers how to handle themselves in hand-to-hand combat with the innumerable monsters and villains that roam the universe. Countless heroes have graduated from this academy, and it has been chosen as the headquarters for the Ramparts of Centra during the Grand Experiment known as the aCe.

Part training ground, part gym, and part fortress, it is literally an all-purpose camp, capable of deploying ground forces into combat, launching a massive airstrike, conducting a long-range missile deployment, or a combination of all three. It is the perfect place for the Ramparts to hone their skills and prepare for battle.

That is exactly what they are doing on this day, as Aegis and Lance At-Las have called a meeting of the ROC to be held in the Command Center, deep within the enormous confines of the base. Aegis stands in front of his troops, with Lance sittting beside him and Shepard, Scorch, and Rouser seated on the other side of a large, circular table.

Aegis: We have come to an agreement that no one soldier is all owed to possess both a part of the Essence Tag Championship AND the One Essence, therefore, Lance and I will not be able to compete in this tournament, and it is up to you 3 to bring the Essence to Centra Prime. Lance, if you would?

Lance: Absolutely. (standing up with a piece of paper in hand) Right, so Shepard, you have General Rankor to contend with.

Shepard: (nodding his head) I will deal with the Traitorous One.

Lance: (pausing for a moment) Rouser, you will fight Met-Noxious.

Rouser: (a bit wary) Um, right. No-no problem guys, whether it's demons or monsters or...zombies, I-I-m your guy.

Rouser looks a bit sick as Lance continues reading.

Lance: And Scorch, that leaves you with Nemean.

Scorch: (puffing on a huge cigar) Ha. No problem with that one! Hey, Rouser, isn't that the guy you said you had problems wit' at the Palladium? (Rouser nods) Heh heh, well if he's only pickin' fights wit' Rouser, He can't be too much of a challenge.

Aegis: If everyone is good with their assignments, you're all free to go. (The Specialists and Rouser rise to leave) God Bless the ROC! (the others salute back and leave the Command Center)

Aegis gathers his paper together, and is about to leave when Lance stops him.

Lance: Aegis, wait my friend.

Aegis: (knowing what Lance will ask) How can I help you, friend.

Aegis:...How are handling...things.

Aegis:...about as well as you're handling things.

Lance: (smiling in somber acceptance) Aye. Murdok has taken from both of us...there is hope, Aegis. She can be cured. And so can Meteor.

Aegis: (getting angry, but not at Lance) Indeed. We will find a cure, for both of them. But, until we do, if Murdok wants to turn Centra into a living hell, then I'm going to give him what he wants. Except, he'll be the ONLY Centran in living hell.

Aegis' eyes seem to well up for a moment, and then he turns abruptly and leaves the room.

Lance: We all mourn in different ways, Aegis. I just hope your way of mourning does not lead to all of Centra Prime mourning over YOU, friend.

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THE SCENE: THE COMMAND DECK OF THE RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP

Nicodemus stands in front of his Captain's Chair, with Ventross and Nemean before him.

Nicodemus: At the Essence Tag Tournament, your inexperience cost you defeat, Nemean.

Nemean: I know. I'm very sorry, sir. It won't happen again.

Nicodemus: Everyone loses at some point, Nemean. The point is to control as much as you can WHY you lose. You are very brash, and that may help you in The Battle for the Essence as you must fight the miner of Primus, Scorch.

Nemean: (looking up from his bowing position) HA! That guy will be easy to deal with! No technique, no class, no hygene-

Nicodemus: Yet so quickly you let your brashness turn to arrogance. That is your downfall, Nemean. Improve upon it.

Nemean: (having been shut up) yes, sir!

Nicodemus: Ventross, you shall make first contact with Primus by facing Grovel.

Ventross: I shall give my all to bring the Essence to the Ravagers, sir!

Nicodemus: Excellent. You are dismissed back to your training. You must do whatever you can to prepare for this battle.

Nemean leaves, seeking out the SWAT Team for training partners, but Ventross approaches Nicodemus.

Ventross: Are you sure you're ready for the Heathen Chief, sir?

Nicodemus: Yes, I am sure. It will be an extremely important match, and just as I ask you and Nemean to give whatever you must, I shall do the same. However, I had an ulterior motive in suggesting the battle take place here.

Ventross: What is that, sir?

Nicodemus: (smiling in the mist) To have the best Ravager medical staff possible nearby. Just in case things go badly for me against Paganax.

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THE SCENE: A SHODDILY CRAFTED WRESTLING RING ON PRIMUS

Paganax stands tall in the center of the ring, surrounded by thousands of his loyal subjects, on their knees, faces in the dirt, worshipping the Son of Primus. In the four corners of the ring stand memebrs of both Krypt and Jakyll tribes, prepared to fight. General Rankor stand atop a small sand dune, watching the ring intently.

Paganax: (arms raised to the sky) LET THE RITUAL SACRIFICE BEGIN!

With that, all four of the Tribesmen in the ring pounced on their leader at once, scraping and clawing at him as he stood there, defiant. With scary agility, Paganax leapt straight backwards, crushing the foe on his back into one of the turnbuckles with such force that the poor creature's spine was snapped on impact and it's life ended!

Then, the Heathen Chief grabbed one foe by the neck and launched him across the ring while picking another up and power-bombing it THROUGH the canvas! The foe still hanging onto him tried to climb around behind him, but the Fire Beast grabbed him and delivered the PAGAN VOID, the force of which broke the creature's neck!

Rankor watched with a combination of glee and horror as Paganax physically grew larger as he absorbed the suffering of his brethren! With one foe left, and just getting to his feet, Paganax slowly walked over to it, gripped it's head tightly with both hands and squeezed untilt he skull exploded in his hands, sending blood and gray matter all over the place!

Paganax let the corpse fall to the canavs, and covered in blood and brains let out a primal scream.

Paganax: NEXT!

Rankor watched as the willing sacrifices were dragged from the ring and four more from the throng entered the ring.

Rankor: (a big smile on his face) Well, HE'S going to be ready for the Battle for the Essence!

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THE SCENE: MURDOK'S THRONE ROOM

Godsend is bowed before Murdok, who sits on his throne of rotting flesh and bone. Beside him, in her own throne of corpses is Trisis. The two hold hands as Godsend speaks.

Godsend:My-my lord, I am shocked. I shall forfeit the match immediately, if you wish. No, I will do so of my own accord. I will not even show up. I-

Murdok: Silence, Godsend. We shall do battle, and we the best warrior shall be the victor. That is all. It is how things must proceed.

Godsend: (untrusting of Murdok's compliance) Yes, my lord. May the best of us win. I shall consider it an honor to fight you.

With that, Godsend nearly literally slithered out of the room. Murdok sat still for a moment, and then called for his henchmen. Out of the darkness behind him, Corporal Tek and Cremator shuffled, lifeless and obedient as always.

Murdok: I have an assignment for the both of you. I need you to contact the Traitorous Dog. I must make SURE Godsend does not win this match, and I will require his help to do it.

Tek nodded and he and Cremator retreated back into the darkness. Murdok, contented for now, looked to his Queen of the Damned, who remained as still as stone.

Murdok: Come, my queen. Let us celebrate my impending victory in our private chamber....

[Eliath]

Heh heh...good stuff brewing here.

I love that you are going the same direction with Murdok-Godsend that I am. You know what they say about great minds.

Your characterization of Paganax is excellent too. I actually view him as a primitive Darth Vader type in the making. Give him the ESSENCE & watch what he will do. I have big plans in mind for him should he attain it. I love the idea of sacrifices to the Heathen Chief...Great stuff!

All around, I am looking forward to your next card..it looks to be very good.

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE FOR THE ESSENCE
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
3-1-2119

The battle was held in the largest of the many auditoriums inside the gigantic hull of the Ravager Mothership. As opposed to the setup at the Centra Palladium, things were a bit more orderly here as no military forces but the Ravagers were allowed on board the ship. Only members of the aCe were allowed inside. Each team was put into their own “locker room” inside the ship, and each team had their own personal entrance aisle to the ring.

The heavy media presence was corralled into a large press box that took up almost the entire ground seating area and the rest of the crowd was comprised entirely of Ravager Soldiers who had been told to study the combat closely, not for recreational purposes, but to better their own skills. The largest of the Ravager soldiers were ordered to act as security around the ring and between the locker rooms. Although they were told that the combat was not for recreational purposes, the Ravagers could not help but cheer their leader, Nicodemus, when he came down to the ring to officially begin the Battle for the Essence!

PRELIMINARY ROUND

Nicodemus vs. Paganax
Nicodemus wins a hard fought battle after finally being able to keep the Fire Beast down with a NUCLEAR WINTER.
WINNER: NICODEMUS

Grovel vs. Ventross
Grovel shows off the toughness of a Tribesman by beating Ventross bloody and absorbing everything the Ravager could throw at him! In desperation, Ventross attempted a deathjump, but Grovel rolled out of the way and, using the ropes for leverage, got the pin!
WINNER: GROVEL

Shepard vs. General Rankor
Shepard gets a small amount of offense in before Rankor takes control. Shepard takes a huge amount of punishment, but eventually passes out in the GUILY OF TREASON as the Tribesmen of Primus go 2 wins out of 3 in the preliminaries!
WINNER: GENERAL RANKOR

Rouser vs. Noxious
Rouser eventually overcomes his fears and takes it to Noxious. But the zombie is deceptively strong and poor Rouser gets battered into bloodiness and unconsciousness with the OUTBREAK.
WINNER: NOXIOUS

At the sight of Rouser’s blood, Noxious goes crazy and starts to attack his downed foe! Scorch runs out to make the save and promptly tosses Noxious to the floor. Noxious at first tries to get back into the ring, but he is suddenly summoned back to his locker room by a strange force.

Scorch waits in the ring as Ravager Medics help Rouser out of it. Nemean shows up for his match, and starts playing to the crowd! He gets into the ring and starts going over to each side of the ring and putting his hand to his ear, as if listening for applause! The crowd starts to give him applause, too, until an impatient Scorch strikes and begins the match abruptly!

Scorch vs. Nemean
In a very entertaining match, Nemean surprised Scorch early on. But Scorch is tougher than Nemean is lucky and Nemean got leveled with THE TRAILBLAZER, as Scorch is the only member of the ROC to win his match tonight!
WINNER: Scorch

Murdok came to the ring with Trisis by his side and as Godsend stood laughing in his corner of the ring, Murdok challenged Aegis to come out and take his wife back! When Aegis didn’t show up, most likely because he was being physically restrained, Murdok began to kiss Trisis vehemently in the center of the ring!

Murdok: (disgustingly taunting) Give me a little tongue, my queen!

And with that, Murdok literally pulled Trisis’ severed tongue out of her mouth with his teeth! Godsend was almost on the canvas with laughter until Nicodemus and several large Ravager Troopers came out and ordered Murdok and Godsend to start the match. Murdok placed Trisis’ tongue back into her mouth (with his teeth) and said nonchalantly “We’ll just sew that back on later, love.”

With the “festivities” done, Murdok and Godsend both became very serious, took up positions in their respective corners. Although neither one wanted to say it out loud, they both wanted the Essence, and they both knew that the other one would do whatever was necessary to obtain it.

Murdok vs. Godsend
Murdok and Godsend battle back and forth for a while with Godsend using his agility to slowly wear Murdok down. Godsend goes up top, but Murdok catches him coming off with a HUGE powerslam and then takes over. Godsend looks to be out when Murdok gets distracted by commotion at ringside! Aegis is trying to drag Trisis away! Suddenly, General Rankor and Paganax appear and attack Aegis, but Lance At-Las shows up and then suddenly the Tribesmen are rumbling with the ROC outside of the ring! Re-focusing himself, Murdok gets back into the ring, but Godsend was playing possum and hits him out of nowhere with THE REALM ETERNAL for the win!
WINNER: GODSEND

Resurrection and Noxious file out of their locker room to rescue Trisis, Murdok, and Godsend while the Ravager Team rushes into battle! The ring area is filled with soldiers and Nicodemus gives the command for security to break up the brawl! It takes many hours to not only get everyone back into their own locker rooms but keep there, too. This has forced Nicodemus to schedule a 2nd Night to the Battle for the Essence! He is expected to tell the rest of the leaders, as well as the press what his plans are in a few hours.

[Mr. Hyde]

BATTLE FOR THE ESSENCE
NIGHT 2
RAVAGER MOTHERSHIP
3-1-2119

SEMI-FINALS

Nicodemus vs. Grovel

General Rankor vs. Noxious

Scorch vs. Godsend

#1 CONTENDER TO THE aCe ESSENCE TAG CHAMPIONSHIPS
ELIMINATION MATCH
The SWAT Team vs. Darkness Falls vs. Resurrection
*The winners of this match will face Heroes United for the aCe Essence Tag Championships at the next battle!*

TO DETERMINE STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE
11-MAN BATTLE ROYAL
Featuring: aCe Essence Tag Champions Heroes United and all the loser thus far from the Battle for the Essence Tournament!
*Whomever wins this battle royal will earn the right to decide the matches at the next battle for his faction! Nicodemus said that a fellow Ravager Ancient by the name of Eliath thought of this!*

THE BATTLE FOR THE ESSENCE
ELIMINATION MATCH
? vs. ? vs. ?
*The winner of this match will become the One Essence Bearer, and hold within him a piece of Centra itself!*