User blog:El Alamein/Venator vs. Giant Short-Faced Bear



Hellstorm goes ruthlessly primordial as its next combatants step up to the arena! The Venator, brutal animal-slaying entertainer of the Roman Coliseum, who fought the likes of tigers, lions, and elephants, turns his weapons on the Giant Short-Faced Bear, predatory prehistoric powerhouse that dominated the North American Ice Age through sheer size and heightened senses! It's the professional exterminator against a legendary beast he's never dreamed of battling! Claws will slash, flesh will fly, and some will die, but only one can be the deadliest warrior!

Venator
Although technically not a class of gladiator, the Venator is a specialized public fighter who fought in the Coliseum against wild animals. Armed with a spear and a net, the Venator engaged in combat with exotic animals such as bears, lions, and elephants. Assisted by a bestiarius gladiator who carried a whip, the Venator was one of the more specialized fighters to grace the Coliseum; it is estimated that over 9,000 animals were killed by Venator gladiators.

Giant Short-Faced Bear
In North America during the last Ice Age, a Giant ruled the snows. Its name was Arctodus Simus, The Giant Short Faced Bear. From Texas to Alaska it strolled the frozen world, bullying American lions, Saber and Scimitar Toothed Cats, Dire wolves, and Grizzly Bears from their kills. When it walked on all fours, it reached 5-6 feet tall, and when rearing up, reached 14 feet high. The largest individuals, subspecies Arcotuds Simus Yukonesis, reached 2,205 lbs.

X-Factors
Consider these following X-Factors when casting your vote:

Psychological Warfare

Which warrior is more mentally susceptible to the other's attacks? Keep in mind both of these warriors are masters of psychological warfare, so expect the winner in this category to have a very marginal victory.

Strategy

Which warrior can form a more solid game-plan beforehand, and which warrior is more adaptable to changing their plans if things go south?

Combat Experience

Which warrior has more experience fighting other combat-capable warriors?

Endurance

Which warrior can sustain physical damage for a longer amount of time before giving in?

Intelligence

Which warrior is more intelligent in the battle space? Which warrior will be able to figure out their foe and exploit their weaknesses first?

Creativity

Which warrior will be able to use the environment and any other X-Factors in the area to their advantage more successfully?

Weapon Use

Which warrior is more skilled in the usage of their weapons?

Brutality

Which warrior is more physically brutal in the battle space?

Battle
Will be a 2-on-1 (Venator and Bestiarius vs. one Giant Short-Faced Bear)

To be written

Expert's Opinion
To be determined.