Tug of War: Rise of the Dire. Южная Америка

... Nightly coolness still reigned in the Nightsilver Woods, when work in the improvised camp among lost forest began. A hollow noise of wooden instruments spread throughout the neighborhood and disturbed the pre-dawn peace of the virgin forest. The wood, which was destined to survive the most devastating battle in its history very soon.

Two travellers — one fat, the other lanky — expertly turned the road cart into a trade shop. Finally, a travel awning covered the protective canopy in the light of the morning rays breaking through the spring foliage — the counter appeared in front of the merchants in its canonical form.

Not a trace remains from recent events preceding the exciting awakening of the Ancient. The meadow, where the merchants settled down, was clean and green, the old firing ground was covered with bark. Only a meter-high stump reminded of the recent battle, which served as a shelter for the fat merchant at a critical hour. The mighty Khan has disappeared.

"Those we are waiting for should arrive at dawn," said the big man, taking his breath and pulling the fez on his head, "then, others. Contenders from all four regions will pass through us in the evening."

"We're all set," his partner answered and patted the wooden support, "who are we waiting for first?"

"Southern region of free mercenaries. These territories have always been in the shadow of their more successful northern neighbor," — the trader sat down at the counter and ran his hand over a carved pattern — "and received recognition and equal status among other provinces only recently. The region is supervised by several hardened fighters who received their experience, not in sweltering academies, but countless and cruel battles."

For some time now, those who missed their chance in their native lands began to flock to the region - assassins, soldiers left without a squad, unclaimed tacticians and strategists.

There is only one bright leader in this region. But such a figure is an unnecessary phenomenon in the original and unbridled power of the squads, fighting due to the love of the battle's violent whirlwind than in the name of money or prestige.

The big man opened the scroll and read the names:

• EgoBoys
• Gorillaz Pride 
• SKOL 
• Team Anvorgesa (former FreeStyle)
• Infamous (semifinals)
• paiN Gaming (semifinals)

“Perhaps,” he added, “the name of the future champion is written here.”

We'd like to remind you that Tug of War: Dire starts on Tuesday, May 28, and you can find all the necessary information regarding the tournament using the Tug of War: Dire tag and the following links:

• Tug of War: Rise of the Dire. Prologue (schedule inside)
• Tug of War: Dire international talent crew announcement
• Tug of War: Dire list of participants announcement
• Tug of War trilogy will end with a LAN final
• Tug of War: Dire teaser

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