Sepka Chlad

Sepka Chlad led Team Chlad through the infamous inland Thazvaar tournament, completing every objective despite the loss of one Holder during a mountain-phase capture. He led with calm execution, adapted quickly, and showed a command of terrain synergy under extreme pressure.

The tournament went to a final duel, a rare format invoked only when multiple teams are tied or when two achieve perfect scores. Each team selects one fighter to face a duelist chosen by their opponents. Most teams select a Holder, because Holders are the physically dominant role: heavier, stronger, and statistically superior in duels, able to absorb damage and overpower opponents through mass and endurance.

Team Katasung made an unorthodox decision and selected their leader, Tae Katasung. Team Chlad mirrored the call and fielded Sepka himself. Leader-versus-leader duels are nearly unheard of, since captains usually avoid direct combat to preserve their strategic value during live relay adaptation and command. The duel was the final decision point of the Inland Thazvaar Festival Tournament, with no rounds after it. Tae overwhelmed Sepka with calculated precision, confirming the Katasung team’s dominance and changing what the sport expects of its leaders.

Sepka lost, but his leadership remains a tactical benchmark. His composure, adaptive intelligence, and creative use of each role continue to shape training doctrines across Geba.