Season 25, Week 5
Maria Traydor
(Star Ocean: Till the End of Time )
 
Having trampled Middle this season, Maria now stands triumphant at the finals. With just an old, wrinkled challenge in her way, this battle shall be a cakewalk. The agile and quick-thinking Maria can easily incapacitate Strago before he gets a chance to fight back. Once more, Energy Burst will easily drain Strago of all his magical reserves in a single blast, as well as paralyzing the old man in his tracks. From there, the rest of the battle is downhill, as Maria strides confidently towards her rightful spot on the season diamond.

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Nubile young women just keep throwing themselves in Strago's way this season. This would make many perverted oldies happy to a fault, right? Sadly for the old man of Thamasa, it's in an attempt to best him in a duel instead of getting in his sensible parts. No matter. While Maria may be flashy, have strong gunshots and the power of youth by her side, the git lacks respect for the foe she's facing. A single Sour Mouth will quickly fix Maria's spirit and shape, letting the power of old men and wisdom carry the day to a Middle championship.


Tide
You know, for all that I want Maria to win, I don't think her luck is about to extend past here.

Strago, if he's against a PC, he usually wins once he gets a turn. Maria is a PC. Their speed is roughly equivalent (with Maria getting initiative thanks to range) so she only has one shot before he Sour Breaths.

Maria has to hope Strago stays paralyzed or Critical MP activates often enough for her to win.

So I flipped a coin and it landed heads for Maria. That said, if lady luck spites me and lets her win despite my doubts, I will eat my own face. Yes.

Maria Traydor: 50
Strago Magus: 41