The first was the accuracy contest. Everyone pulled their bows and crossbows and then got ready. But it didn't take long for the crowd's eyes to shift toward Arad and Aella, the two unknown strangers who didn't use their names, but that wasn't why they stood out.
Aella held a massive steel bow that looked unwieldy and certainly wasn't something anyone could ever draw. Surely not a graceful, elvish woman like her.
Arad, on the other hand, looked straight out of place. Standing at least a meter taller than everyone else, people almost mistook him for a giant. What's more, he didn't carry any bow, only a stone in his palm.
Whispers quickly spread across the spectators, debating if he should even be allowed to participate like that. How in hell did he think that throwing with his hand could allow him to compete against bows? At least use a sling!
Eventually, they all came to one conclusion. He must be a barbarian with a lot of throwing strength.
