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The Taction
The Taction began its life as a sacred tournament allowing fighters from all martial arts the opportunity to compete on the world stage. Once revered and respected, the influence and pressure of organized crime lords has devolved it into nothing more than a brutal blood sport for those of considerable means to spectate.
—From The Toltaire Times
“Sold out,” the gruff woman said from behind the counter, not even bothering to look at him. She had the world-weary face of someone who had seen it all and was not interested in seeing it again. The dimly lit bar was quiet, or at least quieter than it should have been. Groups of men huddled at the small tables, voices hushed as they exchanged documents. This particular bar was nothing more than a lazy front for gamblers to place b
