Testing Strengths [Coran spar]
Witnesses Welcome
Ardyn
Master Fighter (250)
Master Hunter (240)
Knight
Bloodletter
6 Years
Male
1036
BrienaSkysong
| Ardyn Cadeyrn Aodhán Phoenix Adravendi |
With the possibility of a Pirate raid in the future – who knew how far off – Ardyn wanted to test the warriors of Valhalla, one at a time. Who best to start with than his brother? It’d be nice to see if Coran had picked up any interesting moves in his travels.
He padded along one of the many trails through the tall grasses of the plains to the main gathering clearing, with its soft dirt and solid footing beneath. He tipped his muzzle to the sky and called a challenge to his pale-coated sibling, offering a spar.
He’d worn his armor, and his trio of companions arrayed themselves nearby, waiting to be called upon if needed.
A relaxed grin settled onto his features as the king settled into a balanced stance, ears listening and eyes watching for the first scuff of paw or glimpse of his brother’s white brindled cream coat.
If anyone happened to come to watch, he welcomed it.
Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think |
Ardyn at first glance is as black as can be imagined with a raven sheen.
Closer inspection proves that he shimmers in fire tones in every hair on his hide right down to his lashes.
More obviously, he glows like a bed of coals and flames with every movement and brush of fur. His tail is usually wagging, so blazes like a torch.
His adult teeth are in and his saber canines have grown to their full length (see profile). His mane and tail hair have grown to full length, as well as being lightweight and easily buffeted by breezes.
A look at his front paws will give the impression of hands, with his dew claw dropped low and lengthened into a functioning thumb, and his toes elongated into fingers. He has retractable, solid black cat-like claws on every paw.
Ardyn has developed a glowing mast of intricate markings in fire and ice colors over his face, symmetrical over the last seasons of Year 17 (see profile for details). During hunts or raids/sieges, he will smudge them out with black soot to cover the glow, otherwise, they are bright enough to note at first direct glance at his face. Not all his artwork currently portrays the mask markings.
He is also often bedecked in beads, small bells, feathers in blues, ribbons and braids thanks to the Ooze Event of Halloween 2021, and the Coathanger item that he got. The accessories generally are seen most in his mane and tail hair. He removes the brighter items and bells for hunts or battle.
CooperativeNeedless to say, it was no surprise that Ardyn wanted his warriors finely tuned in the event of an attack. Fighting was not something Coran enjoyed. However, it was necessary for defense- and while he was no crusader- if he wasn't able to protect his home, then what use was he? After a moment of hesitation, he propelled himself toward the echo of his brother's voice. Quickly denoting the location to be the place of gathering.
He forced his way through the tall plains grasses until he came to a more worn path, in which he followed to his destination with more casual ease. When Ardyn and his companions came in sight, he couldn't help the smirk that tugged at his lips as they all seemed vastly more prepared than himself. "Is this practice? Or punishment?" He joked in dry humor. Though, whatever it may be, he felt his muscles instinctually tense in preparation.
Ardyn
Master Fighter (250)
Master Hunter (240)
Knight
Bloodletter
6 Years
Male
1036
BrienaSkysong
| Ardyn Adravendi |
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As his brother came into sight, Ardyn huffed a laugh at the quip, head wagging in amusement. “What would I possibly have to punish you for, brother? No, his is practice, plus I want to see what you picked up while you were away.”
His eyes flicked to his three friends, and he added with a smile, “Ah, I don’t think you’ve met anyone but Lyr. The snow leopard is Lunira, and the mountain lion is Loshir’s son, Sädir. They came from the same place as yours and our sisters’ cats.”
His head lifted, and he scanned for something as he asked, “Speaking of, where are your two friends? The lady buzzard and Caracal?” He doubted the cat would abandon her charge, regardless of adulthood. Their bond was for life once they were assigned a charge.
His stance remained light and ready, in case Coran wanted to spar without the two creatures, but he waited to hear what his brother said, first.
Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think |
Ardyn at first glance is as black as can be imagined with a raven sheen.
Closer inspection proves that he shimmers in fire tones in every hair on his hide right down to his lashes.
More obviously, he glows like a bed of coals and flames with every movement and brush of fur. His tail is usually wagging, so blazes like a torch.
His adult teeth are in and his saber canines have grown to their full length (see profile). His mane and tail hair have grown to full length, as well as being lightweight and easily buffeted by breezes.
A look at his front paws will give the impression of hands, with his dew claw dropped low and lengthened into a functioning thumb, and his toes elongated into fingers. He has retractable, solid black cat-like claws on every paw.
Ardyn has developed a glowing mast of intricate markings in fire and ice colors over his face, symmetrical over the last seasons of Year 17 (see profile for details). During hunts or raids/sieges, he will smudge them out with black soot to cover the glow, otherwise, they are bright enough to note at first direct glance at his face. Not all his artwork currently portrays the mask markings.
He is also often bedecked in beads, small bells, feathers in blues, ribbons and braids thanks to the Ooze Event of Halloween 2021, and the Coathanger item that he got. The accessories generally are seen most in his mane and tail hair. He removes the brighter items and bells for hunts or battle.