And we're back with yet ANOTHER duel to the death! This time, it's with my favorite author from Down Under… I, Andy Peloquin, challenge you, Michelle Irwin, to a duel to the death! But it is not we who will fight, but our characters… In the black corner, weighing in at 180 pounds, standing a cool 6 feet tall, the Hunter of Voramis! Tale of the Tape:

• Superhuman reflexes, strength, speed--think Captain America, but stronger
• Thousands of years of weapons training
• Body has accelerated healing factor--can survive a sword to the heart (can be killed by drowning, iron weapons, beheading, and suffocation)
• Cannot be killed by anything but iron
• Accursed dagger that heals him when he kills
• No magical abilities whatsoever
• No hesitation to kill if he perceives opponent as a threat/obstacle to his desires--classic anti-hero

In the blue corner, standing a little over 6', we have Ethan Jacobs, eldest brother of the Rain's elite Jacobs clan. Tale of the Tape:

• Serves the Rain, an organization with one primary objective: to rid the world of all non-humans
• Human strength and speed
• Has a preternatural ability for tracking
• Can be ruthless where his family is threatened
• Trained in defending himself and others against supernatural threats, using all manner of weaponry and whatever he has at hand.
• His favorite weapon is his revolver; he regards only having his revolver as being "unarmed", but is just as comfortable with any other weapon, including a katana, iron bar, sword, cross-bow, or flare gun.
• He's known for his quick thinking and ability to get the job done.
• With the lore books and research provided by the backing of the Rain, Eth rarely goes into battle unprepared.

Two enter the ring, only one can leave alive! How would Ethan kill the Hunter? If Eth was going into the fight knowing the situation, he would have the research behind him to know the weaknesses of the type of creature he was dealing with (and if the weapon was a well-known legend, he would have attempted to research into the weapon the creature carried). His usual cache includes cast iron bullets to dispose of fae, so his gun would be loaded with those. In addition, his bag includes a number of other guns, athames imbibed with magic and protections of various runes, flare guns, rope, cross-bow, and other daggers/swords. To kill (your character): The Hunter would try to overwhelm him with his inhuman speed, strength, and skill. All he has to do is pierce Ethan's skin with Soulhunger, and the dagger will consume him soul. Not even someone with considerable magical abilities can survive Soulhunger's bite--it was created to kill demons. Who would win? Without his brother and sister to guard his back, Ethan would use his ranged weapons first (with usually lethal accuracy). He is well versed in taking on creatures with speed and strength well above his own (e.g. wendigos, werewolves, harpies etc). Ethan would assess the layout of the land and either lay traps or "herd" his prey into the most ideal geographical situation he could and use the environment against his enemy (e.g. toward a lake in an attempt to drown the Hunter) or find a way to use the strengths of the enemy to their own detriment. His goal would be to neutralize any possible threats to a successful hunt as quickly as possible. But the Hunter is no mere monster to be taken down by a well-placed trap or clever plan. He is a force of nature, wielding Soulhunger to deadly effect. He would use Ethan's confidence in his ability to turn the trap on him, using his superior speed, agility, and strength to defeat the human. If Ethan could bring his iron-loaded gun to bear on the Hunter before the Hunter closed the distance, the bullets would bring the Hunter down. But Soulhunger's kiss would put an end to Ethan as surely as they defeat the demons of Einan. Winner: It's anyone's guess. The Hunter may bring a knife to a gun fight, but he won't be taken that easily. Want to find out more about this hunter who would dare challenge the legendary assassin of Voramis to the death? Click here to read about Ethan Jacobs… Who do YOU think would win? Did we get the match-up right? Leave a comment below and let me know... Want to match your character against the Hunter? Click here to enter your protagonist/antagonist in a duel to the death!