While Caelia Adravendi was certain she was prepared enough for their upcoming raid, she new that more practice was never such a bad thing. There was no such thing as being too prepared, especially when it came to her fighting skills. She knew compared to most wolves within Valhalla that she was young and relatively inexperienced, but she wanted to change that. Training with Aurielle would only do her so much good, and it seemed her brother was slipping away from her despite their conversation they'd had a few months ago, so she wasn't sure going to him would do her much good either.

A sigh fell from her lips as she wandered the plains. It hadn't rained for awhile now, which she was thankful for. If she was forced to have another fight in the mud she just might scream. Instead she searched the field for a spot that was dry and barely obscured by anything, whether it be vegetation or rocks. While she knew there was something to be said for practicing in unique surroundings, all she wanted today was a good, clean fight. A chance to work on her own skills without mud being thrown in her face. Pausing as she studied the spot she'd found, she finally tipped her head skyward and called for someone to spar with her, whoever that might be.

That Sea is just a Gambler at Heart

Dómari felt nervous about the upcoming raid but he didn't know exactly why. It wasn't like it was his first raid and at least this time it was planned. He doubted it would be as violent as the time Talis had raided Celestial. That had been an unexpected blood bath and an experience he didn't wish to have again. Maybe that's why he was nervous. Dómari shook his head. He needed something to distract himself with, maybe he should train? Feeling more prepared would probably help settle some of his nerves. He was about to head out to the battlefield when he heard a call. Oh? A spar at home would be greatly welcome.

He strode to the source of the call and found one of the young members of the pack that he didn't know too well. He smiled. "Hello there, I'm Dómari. You looking for a good spar to get some training in before the raid?"

Caelia was a bit nervous herself, though likely for entirely different reasons. While she wasn't necessarily worried about the actual fights, she was worried about not doing as good as she possibly could - the thought of disappointing herself, or even someone else within Valhalla, was a very real worry. She'd been practicing quite a bit lately but generally she was faced with a loss, which was always disappointing, no matter how hard she tried to remind herself she simply needed more practice. Hopefully this would help with those worries.

Her attention turned to the male that approached, offering him a smile, one that was clearly tight-lipped but polite enough just the same. "I am," Caelia acknowledged with a nod of her head. Who was this guy, anyway? Her gaze skimmed over him, wondering how familiar he was with fighting. He was considerably older than her, even older than Aurielle, so she had to think he'd learned a thing or two in his life, right? Hopefully. "I'm Caelia Adravendi. The first move's yours." With that, the female braced herself for whatever attack he might have planned, widening her stance and letting her muscles tense in anticipation.

That Sea is just a Gambler at Heart

Dómari grinned. "Nice to meet you Caelia." If she was an Adravendi that meant she was probably a relative of Aurielles. He stepped away to give them some room and then quickly set his defenses. This was goin to be a tricky match. She was of a much faster build but he'd do his best.

He coiled his legs beneath him and double checked that his defenses were set. He kicked off and barreled toward her. He sought to slam his chest square into neck, jaws wide as he attempted to bite the left side of her face with his upper fangs seeking to land above her eye and his lower fangs seeking to hook into her left cheek.

Dómari Xanilov vs Caelia for Spar
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: Red fox, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Red fox, Male - Battle
Skills: Expert Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty: N/A

"Likewise," Caelia replied quickly, before moving to set her defenses as she told Domari the first move was his. She had no doubt he was a more skilled fighter than she was, at least in terms of experience and time if nothing else, and she wanted to get a feel for his fighting style before she threw herself into the fray. Spreading her weight as best as she could and trying to hunker down before he sprang forward, she also let her ears pin back, eyes narrowing in careful focus as Domari came straight toward her.

Already his style seemed straightforward, using his brute strength to his advantage rather than another tactic. She appreciated his technique and braced herself as he charged at her neck, aiming to keep her head tucked down, hiding her sensitive throat from him. He made to bite her left cheek anyway, succeeded a firm, bite on the side of her face. Though her weight was much slighter, she wasn't going to let him succeed without putting up a fight of her own, despite the faint bloom of pain that sprouted where he held strong. Pushing hard with her back legs she tried to shove into him, hoping it'd be enough force to pry his jaws uncomfortably apart and force him to relinquish his grip, aiming to swipe one of her paws at his own limb. Even if he stumbled for a millisecond it might help her gain her own balance, hoping that if he let go she could land a bite on the underside of his muzzle.

Caelia Blythe Adravendi vs Domari for Spar
Round 1 / 2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Medium
Build: Light
Skills: Intermediate Intellectual & Advanced Fighter
Specialty: N/A

That Sea is just a Gambler at Heart

Dómari was impressed by the young woman's tenacity. She stood firm and as they collided his jaws caught hold where he'd expected them to. His chest collided into her but she held steady and shoved back against him. As she did Dómari lost his grip and coiled his neck sharply instead launching his jaws down for her left shoulder, seeking to find purchase there instead rather than trying to push farther forward. He felt her paw strike his leg but as he was doing his best to hold steady on all four feet she failed in making him stumble. He kept his defenses set tight and locked down as much as possible. Now that they were in such close quarters there were few chances to dodge an attack and he'd have to bear whatever was thrown at him.

Dómari Xanilov vs Caelia for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: Red fox, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Red fox, Male - Battle
Skills: Expert Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty: N/A

As she shoved her weight into him, she succeeded in helping him lose his grip on her.. if only for a moment. He quickly redirected his attention, jaws coming down on her left shoulder. Due to their close proximity she couldn't dodge his attack, and she winced at the feeling of his teeth baring into her skin. Her much smaller weight made it difficult for her to cause him to really lose his balance, but that wouldn't stop her from trying regardless.

She tried once again to kick forward with her back legs, trying to shove her weight into him again. Surely it wouldn't make him stumble much, if at all, but it was worth a try. At least it gave her a split second opportunity to direct a firm bite into his own shoulder, putting as much force into it as she could. It wasn't the most clever move but sometimes fighting in a more straight-forward manner was just as beneficial as trying something out of the ordinary, as far as she was concerned.

Caelia Blythe Adravendi vs Domari for Spar
Round 2 / 2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Medium
Build: Light
Skills: Intermediate Intellectual & Advanced Fighter
Specialty: N/A

And the winner is...

Caelia

Domari must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Domari: 197.52 (6, 24, 40, 91 - Adjusted to 7.2, 26.4, 40, 91) Caelia: 269.04 (95, 32, 24, 70 - Adjusted to 99.75, 32, 25.2, 77)

Judged with by Tealah