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Connelier

コネリエ

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Vol. 14 interlude (background setting): "Connelier," a melee on a mock battlefield, is the most popular event at the tournament the Karsanas City-State Alliance holds every 5 years; 40 years ago a riot broke out at the Oakneis tournament.

The City-State Alliance consists of 12 small states (cities); to put past grudges to rest, it holds a tournament every 5 years, hosted by each city in turn, with 16 events in total
In "Connelier," 10 champions chosen by each city fight a melee in an arena protected by the magic item "Battle Banner of Peace"; it is the most spectacular and popular event, and many people watch only this one
Because it draws the most attention, even the slightest mistake in running Connelier is unforgivable
At the Oakneis tournament 40 years ago, undead whose presence had already been suspected appeared mid-match, sparking a riot with many casualties; "Oakneis's management" has been a byword for "incompetence" ever since
The city leaders privately think that, apart from this one mistake, Oakneis's management was not that bad
Over 50 years ago, Bebard hosted the tournament (its mayor at the time was Re-Bern Cabelia; unverified); as of Vol. 14, the current mayor, Re-Kista Cabelia, is fretting over the tournament Bebard will host in 4 years

Notes

Japanese sources speculate that "Connelier" may come from "combat" + "melee," and "Oakneis" from "acknowledged" + "nasty," implying "officially recognized bad management."

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