Torrent's attention locked onto Tyrian and she had just stepped towards him in concern at how the fight went against him, when movement alongside her made her flinch away reflexively. With her attention fixed on Tyrian she reacted too slowly to completely move out of the way as she would have been able to if she were alert, but she managed to dodge most of the odd, ungainly weapon. As it was, the side of the skull rather than the tusked part smacked into her hip as the unknown wolf tried to dart past. Torrent grunted, her leg buckling slightly as the muscle seized, but anger roared to life in her and she twisted to lash out with her jaws aiming to seize the male by the base of the tail with the intention of dragging him within reach of her chest. As she lurched for him, Asriel sought to dart in front of Plague, one set of claws lashing out in an attempt to lacerate his face. Torrent was only distantly aware of the snow leopard's action, though. The raid was almost forgotten in her fury at the mockery the Ashen wolf's "weapon" made of his attack on her, and the edges of her vision narrowed and danced with black and red as her focus dwindled to just her attacker. She was going to start by pinning the bastard down and taking away his stupid toy, then take him apart...

Torrent Imperialis vs Plague for Dominance (raid)
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Snow leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Raccoon, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Healer
Specialty: N/A

Her partner not only allowed her in close as she slammed into his chest he pulled her tighter. One massive arm made of the night sky wrapped around her shoulders and pulled her in as she coiled and sprang for a chance at his sensitive neck. Venom didn’t move quick enough, and was quickly punished as the spike of his helmet gashed the white fur of her muzzle. Blood stained her pale fur and she gasped in pain from the injury.

There was little that she could do now that he had her wrapped up in one arm and closer than most wolves were allowed to her. This would rank as one of the strangest if not more thrilling fights of her life. ”If you wanted ‘safe’ this wasn’t the dance for you.” She replied in an amused whisper as her muzzle was startlingly close to his ear. With one claws paw she aimed to bring up to his chest at the base of his neck. She wanted to extend her claws and press the sharp tips into his fur to reach his flesh beneath. Venom couldn’t get a good aim on his throat again so she’d attempt to nibble his ear, perhaps a bit harder than a normal dance partner might.

Venom Klein Abraxas vs Jupiter for Dominance [dance]
Round 2 of 2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Knife bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Condor Helmet
Companion 1: Malabar Giant Squirrel, Male - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Quills - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Bard

Hattori's attack landed and the impact of it rattled his skull, making the Shogun wince. But he pressed the attack, his jaws snapping as he forced the King to retreat. Despite  himself Hattori felt a faint sense of satisfaction as he watched Tyrian retreat to the side-lines and fell in beside the other defeated Fireside wolves. Against all the odds and disadvantages it seemed as though the wolves of Ashen were holding their own, fighting tooth and nail to protect their home and it's resources. But not all had been so fortunate.

Amongst the chaos of it all Hattori caught sight of his cousin as he tumbled to the ground, clearly bested and unable to fight on. Whether it was simply a result of bad luck or an uneven match up it was irrelevant, Hattori would step in and stop the raider in his course before he had the chance to knock anyone else down. With a sharp bark in his native tongue, Hattori's companions flocked to his sides once more and they charged ahead together, quickly narrowing the space between themselves and Éldi. Hattori was not a snarly man nor did he announce his attentions as he moved in; a dark, black armour clad figure armed to the teeth had no need for words when his intentions were as clear as day. Get out of the way or be cast aside.

Seeing as the man had knocked his cousin aside with a shoulder throw, Hattori followed suit and rushed in to do the same. Fight fire with fire.



Hattori Hanzō vs Éldi Rudolfrson for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tanto
Defensive Battle Accessory: Shinobi cuirass
Companion 1: Asian Golden Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Mountain hawk-eagle, Male - Flying
*Companion 3: Akita, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Eagle talons - Offensive
Mutation 2: Antelope horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Reinforced bones - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Cooperative

Toxicity didn't have time to see the skull her opponent wore as she snapped at it, her teeth clattering with the old bone. The opponent swiped back at her face and Toxicity had no time to dodge her slashing claws. The pain was sharp, but bearable with the adrenalin running through her. She would have to access the wound later. As the woman had one arm over Tox's neck, but was overall smaller, Tox's plan of attack shifted. She aimed to slam her weight up and back into Valk, hoping to topple her and put her at an opportune position to be able to be forced into submission.


Toxicity Abraxas vs Valkyrie for maim (chest scarring)
Round 2/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Mutation 1: Platypus spurs - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Intellectual & Expert Fighter
Specialty: N/A

Lynvarr had no idea what Sparrow was talking about, but there was no time for a conversation. This was a battle and he figured they could talk later regardless of how the fight ended. Well, as long as he didn't get him self knocked unconscious. Lynvarr collided with Sparrow, slamming into her knee as he sank his fangs into the crevice where her leg connected to her side.

Sparrows elbow dug back into his ribcage and he could've sworn he felt something sharp poking at his belly. He sucked his gut in instinctively while wondering what the hell was going on back there. He wasn't in any position to look but as he felt her teeth bite into his haunch he let go and shifted his position. He arced his upper body inwards toward Sparrow while trying to pull his hind end away from, eventually hoping to get it placed behind him. While he did this he attempted to bite the back of her left thigh. It was here he noticed the spikes on her lower legs. Yikes!

Lynvarr Skaldbjorn vs Sparrow for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Medium
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Snow leopard, Female - Battle
Companion 2: Raven, Male - Battle
Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter
Specialty: Knight

Yet The Raven Knows If I Fell…

Éldi took a few moments to catch his breath as he surveyed the battle. A sharp bark caught his attention and he noticed the man with horns and strange claws diving for him. Éldi prepared as his companions readied themselves. Hattori threw his shoulder forward toward Éldi and the viking man sought to use that energy against his opponent. He charged forward, lower to the ground as he attempted to catch the front of Hattori's limb, the one the ninja was trying to use as a weapon, in his jaws. He hoped to grasp the limb just below the elbow joint with the intent of using his own momentum to force it to bend and throw the other man off balance. He made sure to keep his ears pinned and his tail tucked for this endeavor. Askr and Kaler watched the man's opponents carefully, each preparing to engage. Raven to hawk, bobcat to golden cat.

Éldi Rudolfrson vs Hattori for Dominance
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Extra large
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Battle bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Bear skull helmet
Companion 1: Bobcat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Raven, Male - Flying
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Marauder

From the corner of his eye Hattori noticed that Venom had felled one enemy and was no focusing on another...except from what he could see their exchange seemed rather casual, relaxed as though they weren't in the midst of a raid. Did they know one another? His brows furrowed in displeasure but he was quick to cast the matter aside, now was not the time for distractions.

Hattori's opponent was quick to crouch lower and brace for the impact. A wise choice, to use his own weight and momentum against him. But the raider didn't just leave it at that, Hattori saw a flash of bared teeth as the stranger aimed to grab a hold of his leg. If nothing Hattori could say that these Fireside wolves were not mindless marauders,  they knew what they were doing and were quick of paw and mind. But it would take far much more than a leg nip to halt Hattori in his tracks, his bones were stronger now and Hattori was more than willing to brute force his way through. Not to mention a quick slash of his talons would likely ward his muzzle away. Hattori steeled himself as he raised a front paw and aimed at the soft skin atop the raider's snout to slash his bite away, whilst he hunkered low, shoulder aimed forward as he braced for impact.



Hattori Hanzō vs Éldi Rudolfrson for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tanto
Defensive Battle Accessory: Shinobi cuirass
Companion 1: Asian Golden Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Mountain hawk-eagle, Male - Flying
*Companion 3: Akita, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Eagle talons - Offensive
Mutation 2: Antelope horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Reinforced bones - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Cooperative

Lynvarr flipped around and switched his bite up to her left thigh. All were easy enough as his butt scooted away from Sparrow's reach. Jack jumped from her back in an attempt to grab the man's tail and pull him back. If Sparrow wasn't in pain she would have rolled her eyes at him, but she was dealing with the sharp pain in her leg that needed to be dealt with probably asap. Sparrow aimed to jerk her back leg upwards from Lynvarr's maw with her cat claws out and swiftly slam the same leg back down with her leg spurs flexed in an attempt to slice his face. Maybe she could shock him enough to give her the advantage she needed to pin him down into submission.

Sparrow Imperialis vs Lynvarr for Dominance (and to impress him into joining the pirates)
Round 2/2
Age: 1+
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Sword
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced pirate hat
Companion 1: Harlequin Macaw, Female - Flying
Companion 2: Capuchin monkey, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Mutation 2: bone spurs
Skills: Master Fighter & Intermediate Navigator
Specialty: Knight

Yet The Raven Knows If I Fell…

Éldi's keen eyes saw his target raise as the other man lifted his leg and the viking quickly changed tactics. With his momentum built up there was no chance to slow down and avoid the blow so he barreled forward, kicking off with his hind legs as he attempted to slide under the taller man, his fangs bared for the Ashen man's soft underbelly, just in front of his manhood. As he moved he felt the talons cut into his back but he bore the pain and was expected of his kind. He would do his family honor this day and he would not flinch or cry out as his blood was spilled. He would continue attacking until he could do no more. He kept his tail tucked as he charged, hoping to get a grip and startle the other man with how close he might have come to emasculation.

Éldi Rudolfrson vs Hattori for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Extra large
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Battle bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Bear skull helmet
Companion 1: Bobcat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Raven, Male - Flying
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Marauder

His weapon hit home on the woman’s hip and he gave a slight glance to catch the buckling that her leg gave in response before his attention got stolen away by a feline that seemingly appeared out of nowhere to swipe at his face. He quickly spun to his right both to face his opponent and avoid the worst of the snow leopard’s attack. He still felt a slight sting across his left cheek as it left some shallow lacerations there, but it was easy enough to ignore. With the spin he unknowingly avoided the worst of his opponent’s attack as well, having her teeth miss the base of his tail and instead leave a glancing bite on his hip. The pain from that one was more noticeable than the scratches on his face, but with how deeply focused he was on the fight he still barely paid it any mind. Wounds could be tended to later. As he turned to face the woman, he gave another swing of his weapon toward her legs, sweeping across in hopes that he might catch at least one to knock her off of her feet. This raid was giving him all the practice time he desired with the weapon so as much as the quiet furry in his soul wanted to despise all these wolves that dared to cross into their lands, he was still slightly grateful for the opportunity to get this experience without repercussions. Plague Klein-Abraxas vs Torrent Imperialis for Dominance Round 2/2 Age: Over 1 year Size: Extra large Build: Medium Offensive Battle Accessory: Flail Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather chest brace Skills: Advanced Fighter & Intermediate Intellectual Specialty: N/A Talk

And the winner is...

JUPITER

VENOM must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out and has been knocked out of the raid. Totals: JUPITER Rolls: 81, 27, 73, 13 Adjusted rolls: 109.35, 31.05, 73, 16.25 Total: 378.92 VENOM Rolls: 19, 9, 45, 47 Adjusted rolls: 26.6, 11.25, 47.25, 58.75 Total: 179.81

And the winner is...

TOXICITY

VALKYRIE must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out, and has been knocked out of the raid. Tox's maim is successful. Totals: VALKYRIE Rolls: 10, 66, 64, 46 Adjusted rolls: 16, 69.3, 67.2, 57.5 Total: 283.50 TOXICITY Rolls: 72, 80, 94, 15 Adjusted rolls: 90, 80, 94, 17.25 Total: 365.63

And the winner is...

TORRENT

Do to failing to post within the allotted time limit PLAGUE must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Sorry, Shelby! Plague technically defaulted first so we need to honor that. I've just been slow.

Fuck. He was tired of waiting. Wolves were losing fights left and right and the two-toned boy was infuriated by all of it. Mostly he was pissed that he'd arrived so late to the party. His island home was quite a ways off and he'd had to swim a considerable distance before running all the way here. The joys of having an expansive territory. From where he waited, the young wolf paced back and forth like a caged cat. Everyone was paired up and even a beast like himself observed fighting etiquette. When his time came though... The moment that Plague was knocked to the ground, Chimera surged forward. His muscles were warmed from the pacing and he was ready to taste flesh. Like a bat out of hell, the black and white giant launched himself at the equally chimeric woman. His jaws went wide and, as he attempted to slam his wide chest into her, he also brought his jaws downward, trying to sink the rows of serrated teeth into her flesh wherever he could grab. "Snarl"

Chimera Quill Klein vs Torrent for Maim (facial scarring)
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened antler head armor
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather armor
Mutation 1: Shark teeth - Offensive
Skills: Intermediate Intellectual & Expert Fighter
Specialty: N/A

With an awkward hop that infuriated her at the lack of grace necessary, Torrent reared up and slammed her paws onto the annoying, foolish weapon, smashing it to the ground before it could take out her feet. Her teeth jarred together with a sharp clack at the force of it... what the fuck was it filled with, rocks??? She immediately lost the wolf wielding it in the swirl of battle - if the skull had jerked on the stick hard enough to drag the wolf down, it served him right for trying to use such an ungainly weapon.

She had no time to concern herself with it, for another wolf was leaping upon her before she could find the first again. She spun to face him head on, bracing herself to meet his rush. He was no bigger than she was, and with her claws dug into the ground he wasn't able to shove her back, though she let her weight settle onto her hindquarters to cushion the blow.

This close in the heat of battle it was hard to really pay attention to appearance, but even in the odd angles and close quarters she could see a younger wolf startlingly similar in appearance to herself, though stark and plain where she had a variety of shades, and where her eye was the bright blue of glacial ice his was cloudy and sightless.

It was towards the sightless eye that she aimed a counterstrike, her saberteeth attempting to slam deeply into the side of his face, to puncture and rip away flesh and - though she was fairly unperturbed by the idea of injury to herself - drive his own attempted bite away from her flesh. There was something remarkably... wrong about his teeth, and that was coming from someone who's own fangs reached below her bottom jaw. It didn't magically instill caution in her, she simply was not a cautious fighter, but a thread of disgust did shoot through the crimson and black-edged fury that battle always woke in her. What in the fuck... she couldn't spare the attention right now that that deserved. Asriel had finally extricated himself from the rest of the melee to come up from behind Chimera, seeking to hamstring the young wolf with a vicious slash of his claws, and the cat's yowling battlecry drown out any idle thoughts of fucked up teeth.

Torrent Imperialis vs Chimera for Maim (facial scarring)
Round 1/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Companion 1: Snow leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Raccoon, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Healer
Specialty: N/A

Chimera had sought to catch the wolf off guard a bit though she raised to meet him without issue. Her silly cat wasn't forgotten as he'd seen it getting itself involved in the fight with Plague. The stupid cat cried out, alerting the brute to its presence and so it was easy to sidestep and dodge the swipe that Chimera didn't even know what coming. Common sense simply told him to move and so he did.

With the woman's teeth coming down towards his face, Chimera tilted his head, intent on meeting her open mouth fully with his own open mouth. His natural teeth were still being pushed out to make way for the unnatural ones, and so he would be pleased if a few of them lodged in her face. Jaws began to close as he attempted to slice his teeth through the sensitive and thin flesh at the corner of her mouth, thus ripping her a fresh, new smile. Something to always remember him by. As he aimed for his bite, his body would continue to push against hers, trying to push her to the ground by brute force.

Chimera Quill Klein vs Torrent for Maim (Facial scarring)
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened antler head armor
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather armor
Mutation 1: Shark teeth - Offensive
Disability: Partial Blindness - Moderate
Skills: Intermediate Intellectual & Expert Fighter
Specialty: N/A

And the winner is...

Sparrow

Lynvarr must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out and has been knocked out of the raid. Totals: Lynvarr: Rolls: 33, 20, 37, 1 Adjusted rolls: 56.1, 20, 46.25, 1 Total: 166.52 Sparrow: Rolls: 63, 90, 71, 30 Adjusted rolls: 113.4, 112.5, 78.1, 33 Total: 454.95

The fight went on until at last Lynvarr had to accept defeat. He could feel blood matting the fur in his side where he'd been poked by Sparrow's spurs. The pain was becoming too much and with concerns of blood loss and infection he folded, his legs crouched under him. Panting, he spoke, "I admit defeat. Your pirates are lucky to have a leader with such skills in fighting. I shall look into the words you've said today and hope we can meet in battle again." Wincing he got to his feet and retreated, limping as he went and hoping his pack mates had better luck. He would then seek to talk to Hattori about the accusations of incest that Sparrow had made against the pack. He did not know what a 'god fart' was but he would ask about that as well.

-exit-

And the winner is...

Hattori

Eldi must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out and has been knocked out of the raid. Totals: Eldi: Rolls: 56, 7, 10, 43 Adjusted rolls: 81.2, 8.4, 10, 47.3 Total: 242.39 Hattori: Rolls: 13, 37, 77, 54 Adjusted rolls: 22.75, 46.25, 77, 59.4 Total: 338.91

TORRENT VERSUS CHIMERA

And the winner is...

CHIMERA! Due to TORRENT not posting in the allotted time the fight has been defaulted in Cbimera’s favor. Torrent must now give up by either submitting, fleeing or passing out and has been booted from the raid. Chimera has also successfully maimed Torrent.