Looking past the barrier, she saw the mage that erected the shield. He was a young Knight, acting as the the Master in Arms. He seemed to be saying something towards the Talon and Marco, most likely the rules set in combat. The latter was showing the mage two black cylinders Gilda recognized as Marco’s collapsable batons, as well as the dagger Fortrakt gave him back in Arnau. The Talon, acting as Bricius’ champion, showed the mage her gladius. After a moment, the tiercel nodded, and directed both of them to move away from each other. 