Seize the bay!
RAID!
Though Ember breaks the tension holding him tight, Erik finds it difficult to steady himself here. The little wink, the ease of her movement, the promise of what they'd get up to later-- he shoots the girl a sly grin. The moment is brief, before an opponent breaks onto the battlefield for him. The berserker comes to life, drawing to his full height.
Was that... one of the kids? They'd gotten so big, though he'd wipe the surprise off his face after only a heartbeat. Quelling some of the violence in his system, metering his response, though his own companion makes to fend off the oncoming cat. Cat on cat violence... eh, they'd sort it out. It leaves Erik the space to charge the yearling right back, returning fire. Charging, though he leads with his teeth. Seiko would get the jump, but Erik makes to land a bite somewhere sensitive in return.
Watch his own weaknesses, and watch in return.
Erik vs Seiko for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: over 1
Size: Extra large
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: Norwegian Forest Cat, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Neck crystals - Defensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Hunter
Specialty:
Erik has a Norwegian forest cat that is assumed with him at all times.
Bramble is impressed, a smile glancing across her muzzle. When the sword strikes her for again, her mouth is closing and pulling away from missing the bite. The tip of the wooden katana slides along the bottom of her chin, Bram's eyes widening for a second. Shifting her weight back into her rear paws, she continues to lean until the front half of her body is lifted and front paws are off the ground. Widening her legs, she reaches forward once more, meeting teal gaze with that of the mismatched one as she aims to grapple around Ochi's shoulders and wrench her to the ground.
Bramble vs Ochitsuki for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened & Elongated Canine Tooth Covers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Green leather cloak with a hood
Companion 1: Male Fisher, 45" - Battle
Companion 2: Female Common Raven, 48" - Battle
Mutation 1: Cat claws - Offensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Tactician & Bard from Briar
bramble's companions are to be assumed near her unless stated otherwise.
Majima wasn't sure if he'd have said he was slacking, but he certainly hadn't been meeting his own expectations about training as of late. It was probably time to change that. He let out a huff as the call rose up, head tilting towards Tora who was trotting at his heels as the cat always seemed to be. Swinging around to make his way purposefully out of the bamboo maze towards the bay, though much like some of his family he didn't move with panic or urgency, simply purpose. Even still he found himself among some of the last of the clan to arrive, the fights well and truely in full swing. Far as he could tell everyone was engaged. So he waited, eyes narrowed and watching silently for when the next target would appear or for when a member of the clan had to retreat so he could be ready to move the moment he had too. Majima pushed down on the usual desire to let loose and truely hurt an opponent. One day soon he may get a chance to indulge but not here, not in front of family and, ostensibly, guests. "Speech" |
Art by Dezigre |
Though their opponent is vaguely familiar, maybe someone who'd been part of Tojo-Kai back when they were very young, Seiko can't quite place him. At least the familiarity helps ground them, helps remind them that this is just practice. Nothing serious. Though The Hallows were not quite considered allies, Tojo-Kai was friendly with them at the very least. Erik's feline companion made to cut off Herajika, who gave a playful enough hiss as they began to fight amongst themselves. Seiko was only peripherally aware of what the two were doing as they collided with Erik, succeeding in bringing their paws down on the slightly smaller male's shoulders. The maneuver left them open for retaliatory attacks, and they tried to hold strong as they felt teeth digging down into the side of their neck. Aiming to tuck their head down and protect their throat, it wasn't quite a vulnerable enough spot to make them immediately forfeit, though inwardly they chastised themselves. Never let your guard down. This is only practice, but in a real fight a misstep like that could bring about something far worse than a bruise. Hesitating for a second, they aimed to throw their weight forward, no doubt further into the bite- but at the same time the aimed parted jaws at Erik's shoulder. Seiko vs Erik for Dominance Round 2 / 2 Age: Over 1 Year Size: Dire wolf Build: Balanced Companion 1: House Cat, Female - Battle Mutation 1: Antelope Horns - Offensive Skills: Expert Fighter & Intermediate Intellectual |
Their companion - a female tabby cat with antlers, named Herajika - is often hanging around.
The cats tumbling and rolling together, it was actually something adorable. Erik wouldn't get distracted, but he was glad his companion was actually getting some exercise in. She could get annoying when bored, and this? Well, this would mean a good nap when they got home.
Onto the fight before him, he engages the yearling carefully. As Seiko leans into the bite, Erik draws back to a degree. The viking doesn't want to hurt the child, not badly at least. Instead, he swings his own weight into the oncoming assault, taking the teeth to his shoulder in stride. All the same, Erik bows his shoulders forward, and forces into the koi's body full force. Hoping to use his own momentum to swing them back, and his opponent into the dirt on the way down.
Erik vs Seiko for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1
Size: Extra large
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: Norwegian Forest Cat, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Neck crystals - Defensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Hunter
Specialty:
Erik has a Norwegian forest cat that is assumed with him at all times.
He made his way into the territory after his uncle announced them. Answer only for what the escalated it to, that was the plan. He scanned with fiery eyes widening as multiple wolves sporting coats close to his own came to answer the call. One looked like he might breath fire and went right for his uncle. Okay maybe he read too many fantasy books. He found one that seemed around his own age and grinned. That was more like it and no adults would interfere in a boys fight here likely.
He moved towards the calico painted boy, confidence in his stride, and his raven, Andrei, taking to the skies from his shoulder. Nikolai, his wolverine was at his side as they chose their opponent. They'd fought bears and tigers, a wolf in theory would be easier. He let his defenses fall in place, eyes never leaving the other youth, before he rushed forward. He aimed to shove his shoulder into his opponents chest, lowering himself slightly in the process to also center himself so that his balance couldn't be thrown off. As he aimed to throw their chests together he simultaneously aimed his dexterous hand like right paw with claws retracted(for now) to to grab onto the other's shoulder, right where the shoulder blade would sit. A way he figured would help him better gain control of the other. Nikolai took the moment to swing wide and come at the other aiming to launch into Majima's back legs to trip him up and off-balance him. Wolverines were tough and no joke so a wolf falling on top of him wasn't a concern in Nikolai's mind.
"speech"
Titus vs Majima for Dominance
Round 1/x
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: steel gauntlets
Defensive Battle Accessory: metal armor, plating, and pauldrons
Companion 1: White Raven, Male - Flying
Companion 2: Wolverine, gender - battle
Mutation 1: bristle mohawk - defensive
Mutation 2: retractable cat claws - offensive
Mutation 3: dexterous paws - offensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Intermediate Intellectual
Specialty: none; bard boost from Briar
Titus has a male white Raven by the name of Andrei, assume he is overhead or somewhere watching even if not mentioned.
Bowen as his mother, Artorias as his alpha and uncle, and Briar as his aunt may enter any of his threads regardless of how they are marked until he is a year of age. Bowen has permission to powerplay him as needed.
Jynn collided briefly with the other woman, her shoulder striking the woman's leg, her fangs grazing the woman's back as she twisted away. Jynn would pivot in to her right as the other woman twisted left, nearly forming a yin yang. As she did it would bright her right side away from the other's jaws quick enough not to be gripped but not quite fast enough to avoid damage as her skin was scraped by the other's fangs. Hoping to use her long neck to her advantage Jynn's head darted forward for the woman's right side, just behind the ribcage. She sought to use her jaws to deliver a slashing blow, to rip flesh but not to obtain an anchoring grip. Jynn needed to stay light on her feet for this fight.
Jynn vs Ellara for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed forearm bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked helmet
Companion 1: Ethiopian wolf, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Jaguar, Female - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Jaguar, Male - Battle
Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter
Specialty: Weaponsmaster
Item: (remove if none)
Ellara
Expert Physician
Expert Healer (210)
Master Fighter (255)
Juggernaut
2 Years
Female
971
Sinchanted
Focusing on her movements, Ella retaliated quickly, her eyes burning with a new ferocity inspired by the pain. She lunged forward, snapping her jaws toward Jynn's right foreleg, aiming a calculated bite at her ankle just above her paw. The move wasn't meant to cripple but to throw her opponent off balance and force her back, giving Ellara a moment to breathe and collect herself. Above, her owls swooped lower out of concern for their companion, their muted forms casting shadows over both of them while they monitored the end of their fight.
Ellara vs Jynn 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
The Hallowed wolves didn’t make it far into Tojo-Kai territory before the pack’s defenders began to appear and were quick to close the distance on them. Artorias had expected a swift showing of force from their "hosts" and Hattori and his clan did not disappoint. He was quick to spot Hattori at the front of the group, the dark-coated koi wolf charging right for him. Artorias grinned and picked up his pace, moving to meet he Kaicho head on and kick off the fights. The two massive men collided into one another, Hattori taking the brunt of the force to his shoulder while Artorias maneuvered his paws to brace against the ground. seeking to shove into his opponent's chest with all his might and try to put him off balance.
Hattori offered a simple greeting, calling on Artorias to fight well. The Lord of Cinder's eyes flashed with the challenge, responding with a cheeky grin to the older alpha. "Don't hold back." Neither combatant needed to mince words. This was a time for action, not chatter. In their close proximity, Artorias lunged for Hattori, seeking to grasp the other wolf where his neck and shoulders met in his powerful jaws. With the pair pushing into each other like sumos, he needed to do something to gain the upper hand and put Hattori within his control. He knew Hattori was a renowned warrior, and he would need to put the other fighter down fast to gain the tactical upper hand in this raid.
Artorias vs Hanzo for Dominance
Round 1/2
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
Fuji
Yakuzaishi
Master Fighter (245)
Master Healer (250)
Knight
3 Years
Female
587
NachoMumma
Horns glanced off armour and teeth closed over the crystals on the back of her neck, dangerously close to the handle on the back of her jacket that her larger siblings had experimented with using to throw her about. At least she had some idea of how to land if the worst were to happen, but she'd really rather take this friendly raid even a little bit seriously, you know, show the kids how it was done or something...
Swinging parted jaws towards the other woman's legs, she would aim low and press forward, minding the pull on the back of her neck as she tried to get tangled up in the taller wolf's limbs. Maybe she could knock her opponent off balance.
"speech"
Fuji vs Dusk for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Toy size
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Katana
Defensive Battle Accessory: Vest
Companion 1: Asiatic Golden Cat, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Straw-necked Ibis, Female - Perception
Mutation 1: Sabre fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Ram horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Crystal spikes - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Healer
Specialty: Knight
Ember Carpathius
Head Scholar
Master Fighter (330)
Master Intellectual (330)
Knight
Professor
2 Years
Female
377
Joe
Darting around on swift paws through the multitude of battles across the open bay area, Ember scanned the wolves present to find an opponent for herself. She couldn't let her pack mates have all the fun now! Oceanic blue eyes landed on a young male across the fray, hanging back on Tojo's side, also seeming to be sizing up the competition. A wicked grin broke out across Ember's face. Target acquired! Swift paws shifting, the Carpathian princess bolted for the wolf of white and autumnal hues, maneuvering around to she could approach him from the side. Maybe she'd get lucky and he wouldn't notice her until it was too late.
Zipping past a couple of clashing wolves, Ember sped like a lightning bolt straight for the yearling's side, aiming to throw her entire body weight at his legs. He was almost a foot larger than she was, so she would have to use her smaller size to her advantage and bring him down to her level. "Surprise!" Ember shouted as she launched herself at his legs like a fur missile, aiming to take him off his paws and catch him unawares.
Ember Carpathius vs Katsuro for Dominance
Round 1/2
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
Observant eyes watched the make shift battle field and a bit of movement to her left caught her attention, making her turn her head toward a lanky yearling that seemed to have her sights set on her. From what she had seen of Tojo's fighters thus far it seemed that they were making use of this raid to put their younger wolves through their paces and she was certainly more than willing to give them a lesson of sorts. The white and red-hued girl moved in quick, leading with her shoulder that went to connect with her own. Briar used the firm shoulder of her armor to take the brunt of the blow and then tried to shove back into the hit in the same breath to put a fraction of distance between them. It wasn't to get out of combat range with her, but instead just to give her enough time to lean back and avoid her opponent's reaching jaws. Quickly turning her head so that her antlers were pointing toward the girl's face, she made it very clear without saying a word that the young fighter would either need to rethink her attack or end up shoving her face into the points of her antlers. A quick flick of her tail was a silent signal for the antlered fox that had remained hidden in a near by bush, Marigold darting out behind the Tojo young woman to nip at her heels and generally be a distraction or a hindrance. Marigold certainly didn't enjoy joining in on these fights, but she wasn't going to just leave Briar to her own devices either.
Briar vs Mochi for Dominance (Raid)
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Damascus steel dagger
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather armor
Companion 1: Prairie falcon, Female - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Fox with antlers, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Antlers (small) - Offensive
Mutation 2: Feline claws - Offensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Bard
It would have been hard to miss the charging form. A child really, younger than Majima though not by a lot it still frustrated the yearling to see such confidence in the pup's eyes as he charged towards someone who by rights ought to be out of the kid's league. It also frankly didn't help that even from a distance Majima could see the boy was taller than he was already. Whatever confidence his opponent showed he could feel lacking in himself and that only frustrated him further. Though a tightening of his jaw was the only indication that passed across his face at all. Instead he huffed and started a much less rushed path towards the boy. Tora gave a mrrrp and darted away, swinging wide to try and avoid being tracked too closely. Unlike Titus Majima was not surprised to see a boy who by apperance at least could have been a relative, he'd met Bancha and that had taught him well enough that there were others here with ties to his father's homeland. Though it had never really crossed his mind about the little koi dog Majima also knew in a sort of learned way that not all who shared his heritage were equal, not all were as noble. It wasn't hard to get that impression from his father at least. Those thoughts pushed from his mind however as he stopped his approach, bracing for the oncoming impact, legs spreading, knees bending and toes flexing so that as the boy slammed into him Majima didn't so much as wobble, a low breathy grunt the only indication of the pain that rattled through him. Majima was glad he'd decided to brace instead of dodge though as it gave him time to see the paw come towards him and react. If the boy was going to put a leg that close to his face, might as well try and take advantage. Majima side stepped slightly, taking his shoulder out of range but twisting his head as he moved to try and grab hold of the boy's wrist, hoping to grab on and jerk her head behind himself. try and tip the larger wolf off balance himself. As he did so Majima also stepped in slightly hoping to get closer so that it made reaching him more awkward for the taller wolf, he also knew what the range on his horns was and he was just out of reach currently. Majima was unaware of the approaching wolverine but luckily Tora wasn't. With a yowl the little tabby had thrown himself at the much bigger animal, spitting as he tried to latch onto the Wolverine's face, effectively cutting him off before he could get under Majima. Who for his part dared not look to see what was happening with the screeching cat, eyes locked onto his opponent. Majima vs Titus for dominance Round 1/2 Age: 1+ Size: Extra large Build: Light Companion 1: Cat, Male - Battle Mutation 1: Antelope Horns - Offensive Skills: Intermediate Fighter & Beginner Intellectual "Speech" |
Art by Dezigre |
Kina's jaws latched onto a knee that was brought to her jaws almost as it if was offering. In truth it was a trap. She bit down instinctively, tasting the foreign taste of another's blood but there was no time for her to respond as the man's weight suddenly dropped. She felt fangs seize into her lower back, the sting of pain. This was a precarious place to be. Kina risked releasing the knee, twisting her head and slamming it back to the side, seeking to gore her horns into his side to create painful puncture wounds and hopefully encourage the man to release her.
She didn't see the mastiff coming for her but Yuki, her macaque did. Yuki raced to intercept the mastiff, seeking to throw herself on top of the dog's neck, hands reaching for the ears.
Kina vs Quill for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Balanced
Companion 1: Little Egret, Female - Flying
Companion 2: Female Japanese Macaque, 20" - Battle
Mutation 1: Enhanced Vision - Perception
Mutation 2: Reinforced Bones - Defensive
Mutation 3: Eland Horns - Offensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Bard
The small wolf used her horns to her advantage, poking and prodding at Quill like some annoying little hedgehog. He continued to use his weight to crush her beneath him, seeking to wrap his other foreleg around her almost like an embrace in order to further keep her still and hopefully incapacitated.
Quill's gaze cut to the side as he heard the yelp from his mastiff. There was a literal monkey on its back and, though the dog shook his head to try and pull his ears free, he continued towards the fray as a good companion should. Rather than leaping upon the back of the horned lady, the dog skidded to a sudden halt, hind end coming up off of the ground like a bucking bronco, with the hopes of sending the macaque flying and crashing into its own master.
Quill vs Kina for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: War axe
Companion 1: Tibetan Mastiff, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Mane - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Intellectual
Specialty: Gambler
Bramble may enter any of Quill's threads not marked private.
Since Dusk was standing fairly still, the little wolf clanging back and forth between her legs didn't do much other than make her sway a bit. A keen eye noted the handle on her opponents back. Wait... a handle? Who would put a handle on their back?! Dusk adjusted her hold and grabbed said handle, attempting to use her superior height and strength to lift the colorful wolf off of its paws and into mid-air.
Dusk's gaze intercepted that of her canine companion and she gave a look of "What do I do with this?" Jet just shrugged and shook his head, clearly having no idea either. Did she... just hold it until it stopped kicking? Did this mean that she won? Coal flittered down and landed on the Tojo wolf's head, giving her a peck between the ears as if telling her to stay still. Dusk wheezed around the handle in her mouth. Well... this was interesting.
Dusk vs Fuji for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Large
Build: Balanced
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
Angling his head down slightly as he took in a breath, Hattori gritted his teeth as his talons dug into the earth, before raising his skull to ram a forceful headbutt into the underside of Artorias' chin. Horns and all.
Hanzō vs Artorias for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Tanto
Defensive Battle Accessory: Shinobi cuirass
Companion 1: Asian Golden Cat, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Mountain hawk-eagle, Male - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Akita, Male - Battle - Boosted
Mutation 1: Enhanced vision - Perception
Mutation 2: Antelope horns - Offensive
Mutation 3: Reinforced bones - Defensive
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter
He needed to win, to prove himself to his uncle and family that he should be taken more seriously. He could hear Andrei as the bird came down aiming to grip onto the other's horns and add his own weight. The bird might be a coward but Titus knew his bird had been trained for being a warrior more than just a scout. Nikolai aimed to grab hold of the cat and hold it where it was with teeth and arms so it could not help it's master. Titus had to commend the other for thinking that getting a hold on his limb would keep him from using it though.
"speech"
Titus vs Majima for Dominance
Round 2/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: steel gauntlets
Defensive Battle Accessory: metal armor, plating, and pauldrons
Companion 1: White Raven, Male - Flying
Companion 2: Wolverine, gender - battle
Mutation 1: bristle mohawk - defensive
Mutation 2: retractable cat claws - offensive
Mutation 3: dexterous paws - offensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Intermediate Intellectual
Specialty: none; bard boost from Briar
Titus has a male white Raven by the name of Andrei, assume he is overhead or somewhere watching even if not mentioned.
Bowen as his mother, Artorias as his alpha and uncle, and Briar as his aunt may enter any of his threads regardless of how they are marked until he is a year of age. Bowen has permission to powerplay him as needed.