Photo of clay surface dueling field [https://i.imgur.com/JNAUMX8.jpeg]

Turuk Hollow

This field is a traditional dueling site for the wealthy and powerful on Marin Island. The ancient seating is slowly falling into disrepair, but the field's surface is kept flat and free of plants or rocks that might interfere with a combatant's footing.

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Chun has fought in arenas of this type hundreds of times. It is Heyerdahl's arrogance that causes him to agree to this bout. Though he has vast experience and the emperor's sword, Chun will still need every bit of his skill and endurance.