Balrog watched as his father gave the signal, his gaze drifting from Basilisk’s commanding figure to the ring ahead, then to Iskandor, who had already stepped in with his usual confidence. Jamie stood just beside him, a glint of determination and fire in her eyes. He took a moment, breathing in deeply as his mother's words of pride warmed him. For her, and for the fierce hope in his father's voice, he would fight.
He shifted his weight, muscles coiling beneath his fur, prepared to wield his strength. His thick, protective fur provided him with a natural defense, and he would put it to good use today. Balrog knew his strength lay in his heavy build, his endurance, and the defensive barriers his thick fur granted him. He would need every advantage if he hoped to hold his ground against his siblings’ fierce ambition.
Without further hesitation, he stepped into the ring, keeping his head low and his stance broad, bracing himself. His obsidian eyes narrowed, focusing sharply on Iskandor’s silent snarl, his brother’s body coiled and ready for the first move. Balrog returned the look, his gaze hard and unwavering. He lifted a paw, claws extending with a practiced ease as he let out a low growl, a signal that he was ready.
Balrog pushed forward with a powerful step, aiming to press his weight into Iskandor, hoping to knock him slightly off balance before the real strikes began. He would use his size to crowd his brother, attempting to push him toward the edges of the ring. His next move was calculated, his claws aiming to rake along Iskandor’s shoulder, a testing strike to see how his brother would respond.
Balrog was prepared to defend against any incoming attack, ready to use his thick fur as a buffer and bracing his legs for stability. This wasn’t just a fight to prove himself; it was a statement of his resolve and growth.
Balrog vs Iskandor & Jamie for Melee
Round 1/3
Age: Under 1
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Mutation 1: Thicker fur - Defensive
Mutation 2: Retractable claws - Offensive
Mutation 3: Crystal obsidian eyes - Perception
Skills: Novice Fighter & Advanced Navigator
"Balrog"
