Gav couldn't even spare a smile for her and it made the dark lady sad. Surely he had to know that this was just practice, right? A raid just to keep their skills honed? There was no intention of harming any of the wolves within his pack and Dusk would die before she hurt the little winged brute herself.

Little hands grasped at her foreleg but they were ripped away as Dusk's cat collided with the monkey. A great, obsidian dog peeled itself from the background, running alongside the little cat that was intent on helping its master. Dusk's bird fluttered around Gav's face, picking at his ears with its beak.

Dusk, meanwhile, blinked against the monkey tail that had obscured her vision. Just in time, too. Gav regained his footing and was trying to scamper away. One big paw swept out, aiming for the small, winged wolf's paws in an attempt to knock them out from beneath him. She was already on the move towards him once more.

"Dusk Carpathius"

Dusk vs Gavroche II for Dominance (Raid)
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Cat O' Nine Tails
Defensive Battle Accessory: Steel Armor
Companion 1: Groove-billed Ani, Male, Flying
Companion 2: House Cat, Female, Battle
*Companion 3: Canis Panther dog, Male, Battle
Mutation 1: Antlers - Defensive
Mutation 2: Stronger teeth/jaws - Offensive
Mutation 3: Retractable claws - Offensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Knight (With Bard)

Ember came to the rescue–not that he couldn't handle himself, but he was always happy for the help and to fight with his sister. With his sibling going for Saga's back leg he thought he'd be freed up to land his own attack as well, but before he could the polar bear they were fighting hooked a massive leg around him and despite his large size she still managed to muster up enough strength to drag him across the ground. He quickly picked up on the fact that she was trying to toss him toward Ember and he certainly didn't want to run into his sister so he quickly went dead weight on Saga's leg to slow her down while turning his head to try and clamp his teeth around her leg. If nothing else maybe he'd be able to give Ember enough time to get out of the way of the wolf-shaped wrecking ball he had become!

Solaire and Ember vs Saga for Dominance (raid)
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Battle Axe
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather Cuirass
Companion 1: Capybara, Male, Battle
Companion 2: Tufted Capuchin, Male, Battle
Mutation 1: Fancy vision - Perception
Skills: Expert Healer & Advanced Fighter
Specialty: Bard (from Briar)

"Solaire"

Her teeth made contact with the polar bear's ankle and much to her delight Saga almost went down too! The bear uttered an angry bellow, then began to do something with Solaire while Ember snarled and tugged with all her might to keep Saga off balance, her hold strong and secure on her opponent's leg. Movement at the corner of her eye saw the bear trying to pick up Solaire who had gone dead weight to prevent himself from being manhandled, and Ember sprung into action. If they were going to beat the bear, they'd have to keep her attention divided. Em released Saga's leg and bolted around to her opposite side, then leaped in an attempt to grasp onto the bear's thick hide with her retractable feline claws. If she succeeded, she'd clamber atop the arctic ursine's back, aiming to rush up across the bear's back and grasp her by the back of the neck to force her into submission.

Ember Carpathius and Solaire vs Saga for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: 1+ years
Size: Large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Damascus sword
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather cuirass
Companion 1: Raven, Male - Perception - Boosted
Companion 2: Gold Cross Fox, Male - Battle
*Companion 3: Raven, female - perception
Mutation 1: Stronger bones (Defensive)
Mutation 2: Retractable feline claws (Offensive)
Mutation 3: Enhanced eyesight (Perception)
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Knight

"Ember Carpathius" | "Carpathian"

And the winner is...

Lia

Artorias must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Lia: Attack Roll: 40 Defense Roll: 94 Agility Roll: 62 Perception Roll: 27 Total: 223 Attack[40] + 70% Bonus[28.00]: 68.00 Defense[94] + 35% Bonus[32.90]: 126.90 Agility[62] + 5% Bonus[3.10]: 65.10 Perception[27] + 20% Bonus[5.40]: 32.40 Total[292.40] + 35% Bonus[102.34]: 394.74 Artorias: Attack Roll: 6 Defense Roll: 39 Agility Roll: 3 Perception Roll: 51 Total: 99 Attack[6] + 95% Bonus[5.70]: 11.70 Defense[39] + 20% Bonus[7.80]: 46.80 Agility[3] + 25% Bonus[0.75]: 3.75 Perception[51] + 40% Bonus[20.40]: 71.40 Total[133.65] + 35% Bonus[46.78]: 180.43

Ellara’s teeth met cold metal instead of fur, a sharp clang resonating as her bite closed around his pauldron. The shock of the impact sent a shiver through her jaw, momentarily halting her offense. She knew she had little time to recover as his weight shifted forward. A snarl rippled through her throat, her mind quick to adapt.

With his focus now on her neck, Ellara reacted swiftly. Instead of continuing to fight him head-on, she braced her hind legs against the ground, shifting her body to the side to avoid the full force of his snap. She twisted her neck downward in a quick motion, ducking beneath his snapping jaws, and aimed to drive her shoulder into his chest, using his momentum against him. It wasn’t a direct strike but an attempt to knock him off balance by targeting his center of gravity.

Her muscles screamed with the effort, but Ellara knew that precision and adaptability were her best weapons here. As she pushed against him, her pink eyes remained focused, determined to stay in control of the fight, even if she couldn’t overpower him directly. She let out a growl, low and resonant, as she shifted her weight into the push, aiming to break free from his grip and force him to recalibrate.

Ellara vs Bae-Syl for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Extra large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed Hide Bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced Hide Collar
Companion 1: Barred Owl, Male - Perception
Companion 2: Barred Owl, Female - Perception
Skills: Expert Healer & Master Fighter
Specialty: Juggernaut

Ellara "Ella" Praetor

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Gwynevere hung back at the edge of the pack's territory as her pack mates went forward to begin their raid. She sincerely hoped she could avoid confrontation this time, but she knew that sometimes it was inevitable. She stayed out of sight until she saw some of the fights beginning to end and go one way or another. She knew that once she gave away her presence she'd only have time to help one of her compatriots before she risked being pulled into a fight herself so she knew she had to be strategic with who she went to get back to their paws. She was considering running over to Briar when she saw her sister in law get knocked down by the polar bear that seemed to be a part of the opposing pack, but a few moments later she saw Artorias be bested by an antlered, flame-marked woman and as soon as he disengaged from her Gwyn ran across to his side. Quickly she pulled a bottle of something to keep his energy up while she check him over for any wounds that might need to be bandaged. "Are you alright?" she questioned once he was standing and once she was sure he was ready to go again she backed away and started to retreat toward the edge of the battlefield to try and blend back in with the shadows.

"Gwynevere Carpathius"

Lia had grown stronger. Bolder. She was no longer the scared slave he had freed from slavers all those years ago. She had become a confident and admirable woman and Artorias was dead impressed. Despite his greater size and strength, Lia managed to outmaneuver him. Her grip around the back of his neck coupled with her smaller stature had him being pulled to the ground and slipping on the snow until he was face down on the ground, bested. Shock and pride welled up in the Lord of Cinder’s heart, as well as something else… Remorse? A regret that he hadn’t gotten to witness Lia’s resurgence and growth? Perhaps… but he could be damn proud of her for defeating him now.

Climbing back to his paws, Artorias picked up his sword and exchanged one more parting look with Lia, smoldering fire-toned eyes holding hers for a moment before he bowed his head, conceding defeat, and began to walk from the battlefield. But before he could get too far, Gwynevere came running up to him, tonic in paw and already triaging him. He downed the medicine, feeling the energy to fight return to his sore muscles. Thank the gods for his sister! "I'm fine, thank you, Gwynny," he responded with his easy lopsided grin, then once she’d given him the all clear, he turned and rushed back into the fray. He already knew who he was going for.

Sprinting straight for Lia again, Artorias gave a short bark to catch her attention before he was charging full speed aiming to throw his entire weight at her side with his thickly muscled forelegs outstretched to try and grapple around her sides. He sought to tackle her right off her paws in a blitz attack and send them both to the ground where he could overpower her and pin her before she knew what was happening.

Artorias vs Lia for Dominance
Round 1/?
Age: 1+ years
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Damascus steel sword
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced leather cuirass
Companion 1: Common raven, Male - Flying - Boosted
Companion 2: Silver cross fox - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Common raven, Female - Flying
Mutation 1: Stronger teeth and jaws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Thicker fur - Defensive
Mutation 3: Enhanced vision - Perception
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Navigator
Specialty: Knight

"Artorias Carpathius"

Jericho is late to the party.

The challenging howl had ripped through the falls, alerting the inhabitants to the raiding party and Eltrys’s own summoning call followed shortly after. The young man had quickly donned his armor… or so he thought. Truthfully, Jericho was not familiar with the buckles and straps that adorn his cuirass and it took him several frustrating minutes of back and forth with his companions before they were able to get fit snugly in place.

With a huff of indignation, he is off, charging through the lands and seeking the battlefield where he finds The Hallows was knocking at their metaphorical door. Pausing a moment, he scans the battlefield, noting the Vedia wolves that are locked in battles and a couple wolves who seem to be lingering back a ways.

Pale gaze lands on a slate and snow covered male and Jericho takes a deep breath. With his target locked, the young man launches forward, closing the gap between him and the man who is standing by, watching the fights as they unfold. Coming at him from more or less straight on, the shorter male ducks his head, aligning his spine as he tilts his chin downward, aiming to try and slam his head into the taller wolf’s chest, below where the gorget’s protection ends.





Jericho vs Nelu for Dominance (Raid)
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Steel Dagger
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather cuirass
Companion 1: Rabbit w/ antlers, Female, Battle
Companion 2: Tufted Titmouse, Male, Flying/Perception
Skills: Expert Fighter & Intermediate Intellectual
Specialty: Bard from Haydée



"Jericho Agatsuma-Kedieo"

Speech // thought

The fresh teen huffed with an oomph as her slender body came up short against the heavier adult. She felt teeth against her scruff and her still juvenile reflexes responded as she curled up and found herself tossed off a good length away. She'll certainly feel that in the morning.

She uncoiled and decided to charge at the woman again, this time she dive bombed at her legs in order to trip and destabilize her! She aimed to hook one of the woman's forelegs up and out then lean in a way that would give a woman a painful, careful not to dislocate, twist and hopefully have her yield.

Alexandrite vs Claire for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Medium
Build: Light
Skills: Advanced Healer & Advanced Intellectual

His companions thwarted, Gavroche was going to need to change tactics. Dawn hissed as she diverted from helping Gav to keeping the dog busy. Another feline has tackled Arachne leaving the last companion to heckle Gav. He ducked his head and kept his ears pinned. The pecks hurt a little but they weren't as big a “threat” as Dusk was. Rounding on his paws as she swept toward him, Gavroche lunges himself at her paw with the hopes of wrapping dexterous digits into a hold. He attempts to do the same with his muzzle but the bite is clearly not meant to do damage with its speed and angle. He wanted to clamp on Dusk and become a weight that would make it harder to get around the battlefield… and so he could make sure that all of this was really alright.

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Gavroche II vs Dusk for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: One Year +
Size: Toy size
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Steel dirk
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather collar
Companion 1: Female, Scottish Fold Munchkin Cat, 5" - Battle
Companion 2: Male Black Spider Monkey, 24" - Battle
Mutation 1: Wings (Defensive)
Mutation 2: Cat eyes (Perception)
Mutation 3: Dexterous Paws (Offensive)
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Healer
Specialty:

"Speech," 'Thought.'

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Running to greet a raid was not something that Lucette was looking forward to. A soft sigh had escaped her lips, dragging her paws at the idea of potentially having to deal with more violence. There were those of them who regretted the actions of their past few raids, and others who thought they were justified… She was one of the former. She hadn’t initially wanted to fight with such ferocity, but when that dog had come at her like a bat out of hell she had reacted. Had she just been defending herself? Or was there something darker, one of the traits that her mother had that was surfacing to soon make her a problem in the pack too? And she had just spoken to Eltrys about her concerns…

Arriving on the battlefield, Lucette saw fighters engaged. There was only one wolf on the opposing side who wasn’t, and she drew a breath. An older woman, dark coat. It didn’t seem like any of the other fights had escalated and she was praying that this one wouldn’t either. Gathering her legs under her she raced toward the fae, Gwynevere. The woman was about twice her size, but Lucy wasn’t going to let that deter her from an attempt at submission. She came from behind the other woman, calling out to her. “Ready or not!” Before she jumped toward a back leg attempted to get her jaws around it. Rush was curled across the back of her neck, her viper ready to assist with a strike if needed. Somewhere nearby Ink, the kodkod was surely running around too.

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Lucette vs Gwynevere for Dominance (Raid)
Round 1/x?
Age: Over one year
Size: Extra small
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Naval Dirk
Defensive Battle Accessory: Battle Bag
Companion 1: Kodkod, Female - Battle
Companion 2: Viper, Female - Battle
Skills: Advanced Healer & Advanced Navigator
Specialty:


"Speech!"

Did you find what you needed. “One part.” She said in a whisper, and grinned as she gained the upper hand. This was the first time she had truly sparred the Lord of Cinder. She did not expect to win, but as he tried to push her down she moved around him like water, avoiding his grasp and touching her antlers to his neck as he slipped in the snow. Ending the bout.

…or so she thought. When she gave him a parting glance, she saw Gwynevere, his sister, appeared at his side and then Artorias was back in the fray. She startled at the sudden swiftness to his movements as he tore towards her. Memories rose like grasping hands in her mind, threatening to pull her back into them. Memories of wolves that would come at her with ill intent. For a split second, she was frozen. Her scent was one of fear, showing that her scars were far from healed.

Before she could recover, he was on her. Tackling her off her paws, pinning her beneath his weight. There was no chance of recovery now. She bucked and fought him as if her life depended on it, clawing both at the wolf before her, and the memories threatening to suffocate her.

Lia vs Artorias for Raid
Round 1/2
Age: over 1
Size: Large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Hardened claw caps
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced leather chest armor
Companion 1: Redtailed hawk, female 50" -
Companion 2: Red Fox, Female 15"
Mutation 1: Enhanced vision - Perception
Mutation 2: Fire opal antlers - Offensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Expert Healer
Specialty: Knight

"Idalia"

Nelu took mental notes as he watched the fights breaking out around him, particularly focusing on his parents battles. This was an excellent opportunity to study others fighting techniques and see what he could glean for his own fights. As the battles continued, more and more defenders appeared and Nelu set aside his observations in favor of getting involved in a fight himself.

A boy with a colorful set of markings charged toward him, gaining speed for a literal head-on collision. Nelu steadied himself and kicked off hard, his body lifting slight as he did so. This caused the boy's head to slam into the top of his cuirass. Nelu felt the impact, noting there would likely be bruising but the armor took the bulk of the force. Nelu quickly darted his jaws downward, seeking to grasp the boy's scruff, right behind his ears. He hoped to get a good hold from which he could limit his opponents attack options.



Nelu vs Jericho for Dominance
Round 1/2
Age: 1 Year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather cuirass
Companion 1: Raven, Male - Flying
Companion 2: Female Squirrel Monkey, 11" - Battle
Mutation 1: Enhanced vision (Perception)
Skills: Master Intellectual & Master Fighter
Specialty: Tactician

She successfully swung the girl away from her, sending her into the dirt ahead. The girl, however, promptly rose back up and came at her again. Claire prepared herself as she moved forward too, lowering her body and bending her legs to further lower her center of gravity and bring herself a bit closer to the other girls level as she charged forth. Instead of her opponent hitting her legs, she'd collide with Claire's chest instead. Claire exhaled on impact to lessen the blow a bit, though it was likely she'd earn a bruise that she could deal with later. She lunged forward, reaching once more for her opponents scruff in an effort to slow her down and control her movement. The older femme was tiring, and she didn't want to hurt the young girl much.

Claire vs Alexandrite for Dominance - Raid
Round: 2/2
Age: Over 1yr
Size: Extra large
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: Goshawk, Female - Flying
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Expert Intellectual

And the winner is...

SOLAIRE + EMBER

SAGA must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out, and may no longer participate in the raid. Solaire has the highest score and will take the official win. Solaire and Ember maybe continue fighting. Totals: SAGA: Attack Roll: 81 Defense Roll: 16 Agility Roll: 39 Perception Roll: 49 Total: 185 Attack[81] + 80% Bonus[64.80]: 145.80 Defense[16] + 15% Bonus[2.40]: 18.40 Agility[39] + 10% Bonus[3.90]: 42.90 Perception[49] + 25% Bonus[12.25]: 61.25 Total[268.35] + 35% Bonus[93.92]: 362.27 EMBER: Attack Roll: 21 Defense Roll: 88 Agility Roll: 10 Perception Roll: 97 Total: 216 Attack[21] + 70% Bonus[14.70]: 35.70 Defense[88] + 25% Bonus[22.00]: 110.00 Agility[10] + 5% Bonus[0.50]: 10.50 Perception[97] + 65% Bonus[63.05]: 160.05 Total[316.25] + 35% Bonus[110.69]: 426.94 SOLAIRE: Attack Roll: 98 Defense Roll: 47 Agility Roll: 88 Perception Roll: 100 Critical observation! Total: 333 Attack[98] + 40% Bonus[39.20]: 137.20 Defense[47] + 35% Bonus[16.45]: 63.45 Agility[88] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 88.00 Perception[100] + 10% Bonus[10.00]: 110.00 Total[398.65] + 25% Bonus[99.66]: 498.31

And the winner is...

BAE-SYL

ELLARA must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out, and may no longer participate in the raid. Totals: ELLARA: Attack Roll: 10 Defense Roll: 32 Agility Roll: 34 Perception Roll: 42 Total: 118 Attack[10] + 30% Bonus[3.00]: 13.00 Defense[32] + 35% Bonus[11.20]: 43.20 Agility[34] + 5% Bonus[1.70]: 35.70 Perception[42] + 20% Bonus[8.40]: 50.40 Total[142.30] + 35% Bonus[49.80]: 192.11 BAE-SYL: Attack Roll: 42 Defense Roll: 41 Agility Roll: 9 Perception Roll: 71 Total: 163 Attack[42] + 40% Bonus[16.80]: 58.80 Defense[41] + 15% Bonus[6.15]: 47.15 Agility[9] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 9.00 Perception[71] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 71.00 Total[185.95] + 30% Bonus[55.78]: 241.73

Their bodies impacted and it felt like a collision of a tidal wave against a rocky shore. Artorias took Idalia right off her paws with his greater size and weight, sending both wolves tumbling to the snowy ground. He had seen the shock in her eyes, seen that flash of panic just before they'd collided that she tried to mask with a snarl. She had not yet fully healed, but she had come such a long way already and Artorias knew she would rise above this now. With Lia's body pinned beneath his, Artorias hurried to right himself over her so he could secure his pin, not seeking to harm her or do lasting damage but wanting to take his win as swiftly as possible or make Lia work for hers. Her body thrashed and squirmed, her claws slashing at wherever she could reach. He felt those sharp claw caps rip through his fur, but the Lord of Cinder did not relent.

"Do it again," Artorias barked down at the fighting fae beneath him, fiery eyes blazing with the challenge as he bared his fangs. "You've overcome this before, Lia. Do it again!" He was pushing her to find that inner strength that had been unearthed, urging her to take back her own identity and autonomy of herself. The slave he had freed years ago would have never fought back. Now she was struggling like her life depended on it. Growling as he continued to fight against her, Artorias sought to press his giant paws down on Lia—one on her belly, one on her chest just below her throat, aiming to keep her pinned to the snowy ground. "Breathe and focus. Remember where you are. C'mon, you can do this! Now fight me!" With another growl, Artorias' muzzle lunged for Lia's neck, seeking to wrap his jaws around her throat, not hard enough to do any damage but enough for her to feel the press of his fangs against her skin if he succeeded.

Artorias vs Lia for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: 1+ years
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Damascus steel sword
Defensive Battle Accessory: Reinforced leather cuirass
Companion 1: Common raven, Male - Flying - Boosted
Companion 2: Silver cross fox - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Common raven, Female - Flying
Mutation 1: Stronger teeth and jaws - Offensive
Mutation 2: Thicker fur - Defensive
Mutation 3: Enhanced vision - Perception
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Navigator
Specialty: Knight

"Artorias Carpathius"

Gwynevere had just begun to relax and think she had actually gotten away from the raid without being noticed when she heard a voice behind her saying 'ready or not'. She immediately bristled and tried to spin around to face the woman, but before she could she felt teeth clamp down around her back leg–one of the few parts of her not at least partially covered by her traveling cloak. She started pulling against the hold the noticeably smaller, orange-marked wolf had on her leg, risking her opponent's teeth cutting into her leg to make a hard yank to try and pull Lucette off her paws. At the same time her raven Elowen swooped down from the sky above, her companion flapping over Lucette's back and trying to peck at her tail. Gwyn didn't want to pull her dagger, but she would if this lady didn't back off!

Gwynevere vs Lucette for Dominance (Raid)
Round 1/1
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Hidden dagger
Defensive Battle Accessory: Protective cloak
Companion 1: Raven, Male - Flying
Companion 2: Blue-eyed black lemur, Male - Battle
Skills: Master Healer & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Field Medic

"Gwynevere Carpathius"

Saga was formidable to be sure and he certainly wouldn't want to tangle with a polar bear for fun again any time soon, but with him and his sister working together they managed to come out on top. As they disengaged from Saga he looked to Ember with a wide grin while panting lightly to catch his breath. "Thanks, sis!" He was only getting started though! There were still lots of fights going on around him and he just happened to look over toward a man with bright patches of rainbow fur just as he was overpowering Ellara. Perfect! He put his head down and went charging forward toward Bae-Syl from behind with a playful grin. "I'm next!" he called just a moment before he attempted to ram the top of his head into the other man's right hip, hoping the element of surprise and his larger size might let him knock his opponent off of his paws.

Solaire vs Bae-Syl for Dominance (Raid)
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Battle Axe
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather Cuirass
Companion 1: Capybara, Male, Battle
Companion 2: Tufted Capuchin, Male, Battle
Mutation 1: Fancy vision - Perception
Skills: Expert Healer & Advanced Fighter
Specialty: Bard from Briar

"Solaire"

Rebel marched to the edge of the opposing pack's territory along with the rest of her pack mates and shortly after Artorias led them across the border their defenders rushed out to meet them. She attempted to find an opponent a couple of times, but right when she saw an opening someone else rushed in to get them. Eventually she just sighed with a little bit of a grin and waited to see if any of the fights were going to wrap up soon so she could jump in. Hopefully she didn't come all this way just to stand around! Ember was getting some action fighting a polar bear with Solaire and she had to admit she was a little jealous. It looked like a good fight! She stood at the ready, keeping an eye on the other fights around her and peeking past them at the trees to see if anyone else was going to join the raid.

"Rebel"