Nelvina strikes first!

Nelvina and Cleodine circled each other warily. They were both cautious fighters, not one to initiate combat. However, Nelvina the Paladin was anxious. She was terrified to loose. Losing meant getting stripped, an incredibly degrading and humiliating process that might cost her the divine magics that kept her far stronger than normal women. So, rather nervous, she lashed out first. She swung her heavy mace, charging forward on her strong legs.

"For the glory of the gods!" She cried, swinging her club at Cleodine!
(17 to hit)