Spartacus vs. Aragorn: Two fearless, great fighters with top-notch melee skills & leadership ability, both honorable men with a sense of strategy fit for a king.
Spartacus (as depicted in the eponymous Starz series by Steven S. DeKnight):
Champion of Capua, the Bringer of Rain. Thracian solider and affiliate of the Roman military. Betrayed, sold into slavery. Became a gladiator, soon a champion gladiator. Many tried to bring down the House of Batiatus, but only Spartacus succeeded.
Then he led a slave rebellion that vexed Rome, defeating many of the Empire’s armies. Great fighter in coliseum, melee, group fighting, battles. As leader of large forces, defeated Roman legions. Defeated Crixus, another Undefeated Champions of Capua, in fistfight. Went toe-to-toe against Undefeated Champion of Capua Gannicus until the fight was interrupted. Proficient with most styles of melee weapons, plus hand-to-hand combat. Died that others might live.
Aragorn (as depicted in Peter Jackson’s movies):
King of Arnor. Descendant of the first king of Númenor, Elros Tar-Minyatur; the twin brother of Elrond. Destined for greatness. Struck out on his own as a Ranger, taking the name Strider. Served in the armies of King Thengel of Rohan (King Théoden’s father) and of Steward Ecthelion II of Gondor (father of Denethor). Great fighter in melees, group fighting, battles. Proficient with bow & sword, probably safe to assume he’s capable with others.
Pretty much led The Fellowship of the Ring. Front & center of the de facto vanguard at the Battle of Helm’s Deep, stepping into the frontlines when others remained at the ramparts. Stared down The Dead Men of Dunharrow at the Haunted Mountain Dwimorberg. Led Gondor and Rohan against the Black Gate of Mordor. Married Arwen. Edit, thanks Omra: “Aragorn is a Númenórean, which in an of itself makes it almost unfair because of his long lifespan and regenerative abilities.”
The Scenario:
They seem evenly matched. But they’re at odds. I like to think they’d talk it out and join forces, but that’s not an option here. Maybe it’s a clash of their followers, and maybe it’s a solo fight. Regardless, it all comes down to a mano a mano deathmatch. Who wins?
Spartacus:
Throwin’ down:
Speechifyin’:
Aragorn:
Throwin’ down:
Speechifyin’:
Who you got?
