Marked to Die: Battle Training!

They filed in one by one and D?gmar greeted each with a nod. Already she could feel the excitement mingling in her limbs as well as an unusual case of nerves but that was rapidly squashed. She'd taught brats before as an Elite Governess, though this would be her first time training actual soldiers. Even so there were bound to be some unfamiliar with even the most basic battle skills and she would see everyone be brought up to snuff. After a time when no more new faces showed themselves she moved to get the meeting started. She had quite a collection of egos after all, it would be difficult to stave off boredom from such a crowd. "Let's get started. We'll be trying something a bit different with this training. Each lesson will be devoted to a particular aspect of fighting. Defense, Attack, Control, Reflexes and Anticipation. When we've covered each aspect a final session will be held where I expect everyone to perform to perfection." It was a similar method to what she'd used to train her charges and she hoped it would serve the wolves of Arcanum well. After her method though she'd look to Hati to see where else he'd like to take them. The brute was a cold warrior. She didn't not expect him to enjoy teaching basics but the battle and war strategy? that was certainly something. "We'll also begin learning to fight multiple opponents within the next few sessions. For now lets focus on Defenses and getting everyone up to speed. For you more seasoned members turn your minds to sizing up your fellows, psyching yourselves up or whatever you wish if you feel this does not pertain to you." Though a little refresher never hurt anyone, D?gmar was more interested in training those that were willing to learn than flailing against those that didn't. She moved down from her perch and stood her ground. "The basic defenses are thus and should be instinctive to most of you. Fur and hackles raised?" as she spoke she demonstrated the moves to make sure the visuals would help it sink in. "Shoulders rolled forward, neck scrunched back and head tilted slightly forward to protect the throat and jugular. Widen your stance to evenly distribute your weight and keep yourselves balanced. Limb's bent and muscles coiled to attack or defend. Toes splayed to grip earth. Ears pinned to your head, jaws parted, tail held parallel to spine or tucked and brows furrowed." She would leave the tail to others, she personally preferred to have it available for balance especially if she was the one attacking but there was also merit in having it tucked along one's underside to lessen blows to underbelly and to keep it from being broken as easily. "Needless to say when you're in battle many of your defenses will be sacrificed. Your neck can rarely stay scrunched if you are attacking or retaliating for example but there are other ways to improve your chances. Namely doing what you must to keep balance! Lay in the dirt during battle only if you mean to be buried in it. I want everyone here to work at keeping their defenses as solid as they can. Sacrifice fancy attacks if you must, your defenses are all I'll be judging you on this time." She turned to Hati, stepping aside slightly to let him know it was his turn to have the floor. Hopefully he could keep his temperament some what in check if she hadn't bored him to death. "Hati will pair you up for spars, now. After the pair spars you'll fight again on teams to practice team work and battling multiple opponents. I don't want to see any permanent maiming. This is no time to show off what a "badass" you are. I promise you know one will be impressed. We are to small right now to allow permanent injuries to weaken the over all pack. That said though this is no time for fisticuffs, rip flesh, break bones? our healers need to practice their arts as well." Grinning she fixed her attention on Hati to let him continue the meeting.

ooc: Turning it over to Tea now. She'll get everyone paired up and set any additional dates like for starting spars or such. D?gmar is open to being paired, I do believe both Marquis are to participate in sparring as well. If you're late still feel free to post and listen to the lesson though know that you may not have a sparring partner and may also get a talking to later. Thanks guys!

OH! And regarding multiple opponents since the Arcanum OOC rules recommend having players spar twice per each training session after the individual spars are finished we may also have multi-player spars. I'll mention it in the OOC THREAD, feel free to drop your opinion in. Tea can also list the sparring partners there if she would like. :3