Dance of the Worm

The Dance of the Worm was a test performed by Salamander Warriors as a way of defending their honor. Each opponent was mounted on a lava worm and attached to the saddle by a rope. Then each worm was made to inhale the juices from a female worm, which made them uncontrollable. The worms would then rear up to eject the riders, and the opponents would strike at each other with bladed weapons in an attempt to make the other opponent fall. Opponents had the right to use any bladed weapon of their choice, which included lightsabers and vibro-weapons. All moves were permitted, except cutting the rope that prevented the riders from falling into the lava. That last opponent still on the saddle was deemed the winner, and the other opponents were disgraced.

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