User blog:Goddess of Despair/Season 6 Battle 3 Matilda of Canossa vs Boudica

Matilda of Canossa; the badass guardian of the Pope who defeated German king Henry IV!

Boudica; the Celtic warrior who slaughtered Roman forces for revenge!

Who is deadliest? To find out, our wikians are testing history's most lethal weapons. No rules, no safety, no mercy. History will be re-written in this duel to the death to decide who is the deadliest warrior!

Matilda of Canossa
History= Matilda of Canossa gets her epithet from the name of her family fortress. It's rare for a person to be named after a castle, but if anybody in Medieval Europe is worthy of that distinction, it's probably Matilda. For 60 years, this hardcore warrior woman kicked asses in Northern Italy, providing the main military defense force for none other than the Roman Popes, single-handedly taking on any challenges to the Papacy. She's now one of the few women from the Middle Ages known for her prowess in combat, and her role as the Pope's personal badass isn't the sort of honor that got handed out to any douchebag with a castle. She was tough, nobody fucked with her, and – more importantly – as long as she was around nobody fucked with the Pope without thinking twice about it first.

Taken from badass of the week Short range= Broadsword
 * Total length-59 inches.


 * Weight-3 pounds.

Medium range= Lance
 * Steel.
 * Length-13.1 feet.

Long range= Crossbow
 * Steel.
 * Range-984.2 feet.


 * Ammo-Bolt.


 * Steel and Wood

Boudica
History= Boudica was the queen of Celtic tribes who led a rebellion against the Roman Empire. After the death of her husband Prasutagas, the Roman Empire seized her kingdom's lands. Much is not known of her background except that she was born with royal blood and was exceptionally intelligent. In the year 60, Boudica staged her first revolt with the help of her dead husband's people, the Iceni, and other tribesmen. They raided colonies and settlements, wreaking havoc and inspiring fear into the hearts of Roman citizens and soldiers. Roman governor Suetonis feared the raging tribal warriors and abandoned Londinium, a major colony which is home to the future London. Boudica and her warriors slaughtered many. Her kill count rises above 70,000. However, Suetonis helped defend the remaining Roman provinces by gathering whatever force he had and routed Boudica and her troops. The queen did not want to succumb to defeat and humiliation, so she killed herself. It is argued what was the cause of her death, many argue she took poison, others state that she died by her own sword, while scholars believe she died of old age or disease. Short range= Celtic Longsword
 * Length-36 inches.


 * Weight-5 pounds.

Medium range= Lancea
 * Steel.


 * Length-8.5 feet.

Long range= Sling
 * Wood shaft and iron head.
 * Considered by many to be the most powerful weapon ever created.


 * Range-660 feet.


 * Ammo-stone.


 * Braided Cord and leather.

Voting/Battle Information
The battle will be a 4 on 4 and will take place in a small forest. Neither warrior is familliar with the area. Edges or a 2 paragraphs are required to count as a full vote. Votes with one word, sentence, or state no arguments will not count. Proper grammar is required. Voting ends Spetember 9th, 2013

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