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<blockquote>“This year’s tournament,” Akura Charity continued, “will be the largest in history.”</blockquote>After [[Makiel]] twisted the fate of the planet<ref>Skysworn, Chapter 2</ref>, [[Dreadgod|Dreadgods]] started showing signs of awakening in the currents of fate. As a result, the current generation of Monarchs called for the commencement of 18th Uncrowned King tournament. [[Reigan Shen]] and [[SeshethKunaaz]] have proposed to use the security measurement on western labyrinth to weaken the [[Dreadgods]] enough for everyone else to kill them<ref>Uncrowned, Chapter 14</ref>. The performance of tournament affects the will of representatives of major factions around the world and it decides the fate of [[Blackflame Empire]] and especially [[Scared Valley]] where the labyrinth is located.
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''<blockquote>“This year’s tournament,” Akura Charity continued, “will be the largest in history.”</blockquote>''After [[Makiel]] twisted the fate of Cradle in Skysworn,<ref>[[Summary:Skysworn#Chapter 2|''Skysworn'', Chapter 2]]</ref> and with other [[Dreadgod|Dreadgods]] starting to show signs of waking,<ref>[[Summary:Skysworn#Chapter 14|''Skysworn'', Chapter 14]]</ref> the current generation of [[Monarch (Advancement)|Monarchs]] called for the commencement of 18th Uncrowned King tournament. (See also [[Uncrowned King Tournament]] for more info)
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[[Reigan Shen]] and [[Seshethkunaaz]] have proposed to use the security measures on western labyrinth to weaken the [[Dreadgod|Dreadgods]] enough for them to be killed, and are trying to use the tournament to convince the other Monarchs.<ref>[[Summary:Uncrowned#Chapter 14|''Uncrowned'', Chapter 14]]</ref>
  
The tournament was hosted and organized by the [[Ninecloud Court]] in [[Ninecloud City]].<ref>Uncrowned, Chapter 7</ref>
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The results of the tournament affect the decisions of the Monarchs, so it will decide the fate of [[Blackflame Empire]] and especially [[Sacred Valley]] where the labyrinth is located.
  
[[Northstrider]] appointed himself as the sole judge of the tournament, replacing a panel of independent experts from all around the world<ref name=":0">Uncrowned, Chapter 10</ref>. His direct involved his insured the safety of every [[Underlord (Advancement)|Underlord]], so that they will not die unless he wishes them to<ref name=":0" />. [[Northstrider]] has also elected to mediate the conversation during Monarch meetings.
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The tournament is hosted and organised by the [[Ninecloud Court]] in [[Ninecloud City]].<ref>[[Summary:Uncrowned#Chapter 7|''Uncrowned'', Chapter 7]]</ref>
  
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[[Northstrider]], the Monarch of the Hungry Deep, appointed himself as the sole judge of the tournament, replacing a panel of independent experts from all around the world.<ref name=":0">[[Summary:Uncrowned#Chapter 10|''Uncrowned'', Chapter 10]]</ref>
  
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His direct involvement will ensure the safety of the young participants, so that they cannot die unless he wishes them to, and will be able to display their skills in full. <ref name=":0" /><br />
{| class="wikitable"
 
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!Akura Clan
 
!Eight-Man Empire
 
!Emriss Silentborn
 
!House Arelius
 
!Ninecloud Court
 
!Northstrider
 
!Reigan Shen
 
!Seshethkunaaz
 
!Unaffiliated
 
|-
 
|<u>Main</u>: Akura Mercy, Akura Pride, Wei Shi Lindon Arelius
 
<u>Secondary</u>: Akura Grace, Frozen Blade team
 
 
 
<u>Tertiary</u>: Naru Saeya, Eithan Arelius, Yerin Arelius
 
|Ghost-Blade, Flame-Gift, Blood-Chorus, Nine-Hands
 
|Dreadnought City
 
|Veris Arelius, Altavian Arelius
 
|Sha Miara, Moonwater
 
|Ziel
 
|''Stormcallers''
 
*Therin Nills
 
 
 
''Redmoon Hall''
 
 
 
*[[Yan Shoumei]]
 
*Blacksword
 
 
 
''Abyssal Palace''
 
  
''Silent Servants''
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==Participants==
<br />
 
|[[Sopharanatoth]], Naian Blackflame, Green Dragons, Red Dragons
 
|Tidewalkers, The Five Sisters of the Iceflower continent, The Iron Heart Legion of Rosegold
 
|}
 
 
There are eight factions, and each one has four teams.
 
There are eight factions, and each one has four teams.
  
 
The total number of participants is 96.
 
The total number of participants is 96.
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![[Akura Family|Akura Clan]]
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![[House Arelius]]
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![[Ninecloud Court]]
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![[Northstrider]]
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![[Reigan Shen]]
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![[Seshethkunaaz]]
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![[Eight-Man Empire]]
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![[Emriss Silentborn]]
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|-
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|Main team
  
====Ninecloud Court====
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*[[Akura Mercy]]
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*[[Akura Pride]]
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*[[Wei Shi Lindon]]
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|Core family
  
*Sha family team - Led by [[Sha Miara]], the Ninecloud [[Monarch (Advancement)|Monarch]], who restricted herself to have the power of an Underlady so she could compete with her lessers.
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*[[House Arelius|Veris Arelius]]
*Moonwater ''(Unconfirmed)''
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*[[House Arelius|Altavian Arelius]]
*The rest of the teams are unknown.
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|Sha family
  
====Akura Clan====
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*[[Sha Miara]]
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|Wastelanders
  
*Main Akura team - [[Akura Mercy]], [[Akura Pride]], and [[Wei Shi Lindon|Wei Shi Lindon Arelius]].
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*[[Ziel]]
*Secondary Akura team - Led by [[Akura Grace]], was forced to participate because [[Xorrus]], the dragon Herald, wiped out the [[Temple of Rising Earth]].
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|[[Stormcallers]]
*[[Frozen Blade School|Frozen Blade]] team
 
*Blackflame Empire team - [[Eithan Arelius]], [[Yerin Arelius]], and [[Naru Saeya]].
 
  
====Eight-Man Empire====
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*Therian Nills
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*Calan Archer<br />
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|Gold dragons
  
*Ghost-Blade.
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*[[Sopharanatoth]]
*Flame-Gift.
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|Ghost-Blade
*Blood-Chorus.
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|Dreadnought City
*Nine-Hands.
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|-
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|Secondary team
  
====Northstrider====
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*[[Akura Grace]]
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|Moonwater
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|[[Redmoon Hall]]
  
*The Wastelanders - [[Ziel]] is the only confirmed member of the [[The Beast King|Beast King]]'s team.
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*[[Yan Shoumei]]
*The rest of the teams are unknown.
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*Blacksword
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|Black dragons
  
====House Arelius====
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*[[Naian Blackflame]]
Even though [[Tiberian Arelius]] has fallen, the Arelius were invited to participate in the tournament, since they are one of the oldest factions on Cradle.
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|Flame-Gift
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|[[Frozen Blade School]]
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*Maten Teia
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*Maten Kei
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|[[Abyssal Palace]]
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*Brother Aekin
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|Green dragons
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|Blood-Chorus
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|-
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|[[Blackflame Empire]]
  
*Core family team - Veris Arelius, Altavian Arelius, and an unknown 3rd member.
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*[[Naru Saeya]]
*The rest of the teams are unknown.
 
  
====Emriss Silentborn====
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*[[Eithan Arelius]]
  
*Dreadnought City.
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*[[Yerin Arelius]]
*The rest of the teams are unknown.
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====The Dragons====
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|[[Silent Servants]]
*Gold dragons - Led by [[Sopharanatoth]]
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* Kenvata Nasuma Juvari
*Black dragons - Which included [[Naian Blackflame]], the last descendant of the Blackflame family, first introduced as the 'Black Dragon Prisoner'.
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|Red dragons
*Green dragons
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|Nine-Hands
*Red dragons
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|}
  
====House Shen====
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*[[Sha Miara]], the Ninecloud [[Monarch (Advancement)|Monarch]], restricted herself to have the power of an Underlady so she could compete with her lessers.
[[Reigan Shen]] adopted the Dreadgod cults for the tournament:
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*The secondary Akura team was forced to participate because [[Xorrus]], the dragon Herald, wiped out the [[Temple of Rising Earth]].
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*Even though Monarch [[Tiberian Arelius]] was killed eight years ago, [[House Arelius]] was invited to participate in the tournament, since they are one of the oldest factions on Cradle.
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*[[Naian Blackflame]] was first introduced as the 'Black Dragon Prisoner', he had been driven to madness by his power, and the Gold dragons were using him as a weapon. (See also [[Ashwind Continent History]] for details on Naian and his imperial family)
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*A few teams were introduced without mentioning which faction they were part of:
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**Tidewalkers.
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**The Five Sisters of the Iceflower continent.
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**The Ironheart Legion of Rosegold.
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<blockquote >The Ninecloud Soul was already talking about the next fight, the Five Sisters of the Iceflower Continent against the Ironheart Legion of Rosegold. Lindon could see the last Blackflame Prince's. .. (Uncrowned, ch 15)</blockquote >
  
*[[Stormcallers]] - Therian Nills being the only named participant.
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==Rounds & Winners==
*[[Redmoon Hall]] - [[Yan Shoumei]], Blacksword.
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⚠️ Spoilers below!⚠️<br>
*[[Abyssal Palace]]
 
*[[Silent Servants]]
 
  
====Other====
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The first three rounds take place entirely in book 7, Uncrowned. Several were group / team competitions.  There were some notable matches in round three:
A few teams were introduced without mentioning which faction they were part of:
 
  
*Tidewalkers.
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*[[Wei Shi Lindon]] and [[Akura Mercy]] dueling the prisoner, [[Naian Blackflame]] (Uncrowned, ch 15)
*The Five Sisters of the Iceflower continent.
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*[[Eithan Arelius]] vs Veris Arelius of [[House Arelius]] (Uncrowned, ch 16)
*The Iron Heart Legion of Rosegold.
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*[[Yerin Arelius]] dueling blindfolded against Altavian Arelius of [[House Arelius]] (Uncrowned, ch 16-17)
 
 
==The tournament in Uncrowned==
 
 
 
===First Round===
 
 
 
===Second Round===
 
 
 
===Third Round===
 
  
 
===Fourth Round (Top 16)===
 
===Fourth Round (Top 16)===
Since there were exactly 16 participants remaining, Northstrider decided that the fourth round will be in the format of single-elimination matches, with the opponents selected by Northstrider himself:
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Since there were exactly 16 participants remaining, Northstrider decided that the fourth round will be in the format of single-elimination matches, with the opponents selected by Northstrider himself. However, he changed  things up to surprise the contestants with the unexpected. Plus, the Abidan intervened.  Final matches with the (winner) listed below:
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#Wei Shi Lindon Arelius vs Yerin Arelius — Victor: Yerin (chapter 19, Uncrowned)
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#Eithan Arelius va Sha Miara — Victor: Eithan (ch 3, Wintersteel)
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#Ziel vs Therian Nills — Victor: Ziel (ch 4, Wintersteel)
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#Akura Mercy vs Ulrok Crag-Strider — Victor: Mercy (ch 4, Wintersteel)
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#Yan Shoumei/Crusher vs Blacksword  — Victor: Yan Shoumei (ch 5, W)
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#Kenvata Nasuma Juvari vs Sopharanatoth  — Victor: Sopharanatoth (ch 5, W)
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#Eithan Arelius vs Yan Shoumei —  Victor: Yan Shoumei (ch 14, W)
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#Ziel vs Brother Aekin — Victor: Brother Aekin (ch 14, W)
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#Akura Mercy vs Sopharanatoth — Victor: Sopharanatoth (ch 15, W)
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#Yerin Arelius vs Calan Archer — Victor: Yerin (ch 16, W)
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#Yan Shoumei/ Crusher vs Yerin Arelius/ Ruby - Victor: Yerin / Ruby (ch 20-21, W)
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#Brother Aekin vs Sopharanatoth — Victor: Sopharanatoth (off page, noted as a blowout)
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Match 1 Note: The last duel in Book 7 [[Uncrowned]] pits [[Wei Shi Lindon|Lindon]] against [[Yerin Arelius|Yerin]], instead of Sophara as they’d been told, after Northstrider surprised them by switching opponents. Yerin wins after achieving a momentary reflection of the Sword Icon in their final clash of techniques.
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Match 7 Note: Eithan threw his match against [[Yan Shoumei]] for terms negotiated with [[Reigan Shen]]
  
#Ziel vs Therian Nills
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===Final Match===
#Eithan Arelius vs Yan Shoumei
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[[Yerin Arelius]] (pseudo-Herald) vs [[Sopharanatoth]] — Yerin (ch 24-25 W)
#Yerin Arelius vs Akura Mercy
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<blockquote > The Ninecloud Soul’s voice leaked in from outside. “. . .witnessing history here today! Sacred artists one and all, bear witness to the eighteenth Uncrowned King!” (Wintersteel chapter 25)</blockquote >
#Wei Shi Lindon Arelius vs Sopharanatoth
 
#?
 
#?
 
#?
 
#?
 
  
Only the first match of the round has taken place so far, with [[Wei Shi Lindon|Lindon]] facing [[Yerin Arelius|Yerin]] instead of [[Sopharanatoth|Sophara]], after Northstrider surprised them by switching opponents.
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===Recruitment, Abidan===
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After the [[Mad King]] acquired the false Scythe from the cosmic thief, [[Iri|Iri the Angler]], the [[Abidan]] intervened directly with Cradle and other Iterations in order to promote recruitment into their ranks. [[Makiel]], Judge of the Hound Division, made the unilateral decision to recruit more Abidan support forces from every world, because the [[Vroshir]] were attacking too successfully:
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<blockquote> Of all the Monarchs in Cradle, every one had already refused recruitment by the Abidan. They would no doubt encourage others to do so as well. The Abidan would have to descend personally, representing the heavens, and appeal to the Monarchs’ successors. The next generation. They would have to offer a prize of great value, and the result might be only one or two new Abidan. But it would be worth it. Now, more than ever before, the Court needed soldiers. (Uncrowned, ch 20)</blockquote>
  
The match ends with Lindon losing, after Yerin had successfully achieved a reflection of the [[Sword Icon]] in their final clash of techniques.
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On Iteration #100 Cradle, the intervention took place immediately after the match between Lindon and Yerin. (See [[Uncrowned]] ch 19). All of the tournament participants and Monarch factions were teleported to the arena, and the spectators were teleported out. Kiuran of the Hounds appeared before them all, encouraging the young participants not to follow their current Monarch’s example, and instead to choose to ascend when their time comes. He also introduced a new grand prize for the winner:<b> Penance,</b> a legendary weapon of pure destruction, [[Soulsmithing|soulforged]] by [[Ozmanthus Arelius]], aka [[Ozriel]]. The arrow will instantly end any one person it is instructed to kill, including a Monarch, a [[Dreadgod]]. . . <br>
  
===Abidan intervention===
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[[Category:Cradle]]
After the [[Mad King]] acquired the false Scythe from the [[Iri|Angler]], the [[Abidan]] intervened directly with Cradle and other Iterations in order to promote recruitment into their ranks.
 
 
 
In Cradle, the intervention took place immediately after the match between Lindon and Yerin.
 
 
 
All of the tournament participants and Monarch factions were teleported to the arena, and the spectators were teleported out.
 
 
 
Kiuran of the Hounds appeared before them all, encouraging the young participants not follow their Monarch ancestors and choose to ascend when their time comes.
 
  
He also introduced a new grand prize for the winner: [[Penance]], a legendary weapon forged by the founder of [[House Arelius]], [[Ozriel]].
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Latest revision as of 17:33, 20 February 2022

“This year’s tournament,” Akura Charity continued, “will be the largest in history.”

After Makiel twisted the fate of Cradle in Skysworn,[1] and with other Dreadgods starting to show signs of waking,[2] the current generation of Monarchs called for the commencement of 18th Uncrowned King tournament. (See also Uncrowned King Tournament for more info)


Reigan Shen and Seshethkunaaz have proposed to use the security measures on western labyrinth to weaken the Dreadgods enough for them to be killed, and are trying to use the tournament to convince the other Monarchs.[3]

The results of the tournament affect the decisions of the Monarchs, so it will decide the fate of Blackflame Empire and especially Sacred Valley where the labyrinth is located.

The tournament is hosted and organised by the Ninecloud Court in Ninecloud City.[4]

Northstrider, the Monarch of the Hungry Deep, appointed himself as the sole judge of the tournament, replacing a panel of independent experts from all around the world.[5]

His direct involvement will ensure the safety of the young participants, so that they cannot die unless he wishes them to, and will be able to display their skills in full. [5]

Participants

There are eight factions, and each one has four teams.

The total number of participants is 96.

Akura Clan House Arelius Ninecloud Court Northstrider Reigan Shen Seshethkunaaz Eight-Man Empire Emriss Silentborn
Main team Core family Sha family Wastelanders Stormcallers
  • Therian Nills
  • Calan Archer
Gold dragons Ghost-Blade Dreadnought City
Secondary team Moonwater Redmoon Hall Black dragons Flame-Gift
Frozen Blade School
  • Maten Teia
  • Maten Kei
Abyssal Palace
  • Brother Aekin
Green dragons Blood-Chorus
Blackflame Empire Silent Servants
  • Kenvata Nasuma Juvari
Red dragons Nine-Hands
  • Sha Miara, the Ninecloud Monarch, restricted herself to have the power of an Underlady so she could compete with her lessers.
  • The secondary Akura team was forced to participate because Xorrus, the dragon Herald, wiped out the Temple of Rising Earth.
  • Even though Monarch Tiberian Arelius was killed eight years ago, House Arelius was invited to participate in the tournament, since they are one of the oldest factions on Cradle.
  • Naian Blackflame was first introduced as the 'Black Dragon Prisoner', he had been driven to madness by his power, and the Gold dragons were using him as a weapon. (See also Ashwind Continent History for details on Naian and his imperial family)
  • A few teams were introduced without mentioning which faction they were part of:
    • Tidewalkers.
    • The Five Sisters of the Iceflower continent.
    • The Ironheart Legion of Rosegold.

The Ninecloud Soul was already talking about the next fight, the Five Sisters of the Iceflower Continent against the Ironheart Legion of Rosegold. Lindon could see the last Blackflame Prince's. .. (Uncrowned, ch 15)

Rounds & Winners

⚠️ Spoilers below!⚠️

The first three rounds take place entirely in book 7, Uncrowned. Several were group / team competitions. There were some notable matches in round three:

Fourth Round (Top 16)

Since there were exactly 16 participants remaining, Northstrider decided that the fourth round will be in the format of single-elimination matches, with the opponents selected by Northstrider himself. However, he changed things up to surprise the contestants with the unexpected. Plus, the Abidan intervened. Final matches with the (winner) listed below:

  1. Wei Shi Lindon Arelius vs Yerin Arelius — Victor: Yerin (chapter 19, Uncrowned)
  2. Eithan Arelius va Sha Miara — Victor: Eithan (ch 3, Wintersteel)
  3. Ziel vs Therian Nills — Victor: Ziel (ch 4, Wintersteel)
  4. Akura Mercy vs Ulrok Crag-Strider — Victor: Mercy (ch 4, Wintersteel)
  5. Yan Shoumei/Crusher vs Blacksword — Victor: Yan Shoumei (ch 5, W)
  6. Kenvata Nasuma Juvari vs Sopharanatoth — Victor: Sopharanatoth (ch 5, W)
  7. Eithan Arelius vs Yan Shoumei — Victor: Yan Shoumei (ch 14, W)
  8. Ziel vs Brother Aekin — Victor: Brother Aekin (ch 14, W)
  9. Akura Mercy vs Sopharanatoth — Victor: Sopharanatoth (ch 15, W)
  10. Yerin Arelius vs Calan Archer — Victor: Yerin (ch 16, W)
  11. Yan Shoumei/ Crusher vs Yerin Arelius/ Ruby - Victor: Yerin / Ruby (ch 20-21, W)
  12. Brother Aekin vs Sopharanatoth — Victor: Sopharanatoth (off page, noted as a blowout)

Match 1 Note: The last duel in Book 7 Uncrowned pits Lindon against Yerin, instead of Sophara as they’d been told, after Northstrider surprised them by switching opponents. Yerin wins after achieving a momentary reflection of the Sword Icon in their final clash of techniques.

Match 7 Note: Eithan threw his match against Yan Shoumei for terms negotiated with Reigan Shen

Final Match

Yerin Arelius (pseudo-Herald) vs Sopharanatoth — Yerin (ch 24-25 W)

The Ninecloud Soul’s voice leaked in from outside. “. . .witnessing history here today! Sacred artists one and all, bear witness to the eighteenth Uncrowned King!” (Wintersteel chapter 25)

Recruitment, Abidan

After the Mad King acquired the false Scythe from the cosmic thief, Iri the Angler, the Abidan intervened directly with Cradle and other Iterations in order to promote recruitment into their ranks. Makiel, Judge of the Hound Division, made the unilateral decision to recruit more Abidan support forces from every world, because the Vroshir were attacking too successfully:

Of all the Monarchs in Cradle, every one had already refused recruitment by the Abidan. They would no doubt encourage others to do so as well. The Abidan would have to descend personally, representing the heavens, and appeal to the Monarchs’ successors. The next generation. They would have to offer a prize of great value, and the result might be only one or two new Abidan. But it would be worth it. Now, more than ever before, the Court needed soldiers. (Uncrowned, ch 20)

On Iteration #100 Cradle, the intervention took place immediately after the match between Lindon and Yerin. (See Uncrowned ch 19). All of the tournament participants and Monarch factions were teleported to the arena, and the spectators were teleported out. Kiuran of the Hounds appeared before them all, encouraging the young participants not to follow their current Monarch’s example, and instead to choose to ascend when their time comes. He also introduced a new grand prize for the winner: Penance, a legendary weapon of pure destruction, soulforged by Ozmanthus Arelius, aka Ozriel. The arrow will instantly end any one person it is instructed to kill, including a Monarch, a Dreadgod. . .

References