He had lazed about too long. It was time he stepped up his game, to earn his true title as a would be viking. His heart still lay on the line, divided by Mystic and Yfir, but he hoped that someday he would convince the female to come home with him. It would be hard on both ends, to accept each other, but Hypnos wanted both worlds. But as it was he could not keep living with a paw in each, and someday he was going to have to make a choice. He just hoped that when the time came it was the right one. He would breathe in, throwing back his head as he called for his brethren of Yfir. He wanted to fight. To test his skills. See where he needed to improve. He needed this, above all, he needed to show himself that he was still alive. That he was right for Yfir and that he didn't need to feel like he had to leave. Claws would dig into the earth, his eyes shining brightly. "Come on... anyone will do..." He whispered. ""

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THE WOLVES WILL CHASE YOU IN THE PALE MOONLIGHT Drunk and driven by a devil's hunger... Gleaming fangs caught the sun as Hárekr's mouth widened in a slow yawn. Yfir had been quiet in the aftermath of the festival and while the man had taken up some time journeying about he found a desire to spend more time within the packlands and start making himself of more use. However, what that would entail of he wasn't quite sure. He was not a great story-teller and while he could participate in a hunt he was not talented enough to lead one. Háre mused about the possibility of holding battle-training but alas…. he was not the leader type. Truly it took others to get him motivated. He preferred to roam about through life and let the supernatural tides guide him where they would. Bi-colored eyes slowly opened at the howl that rang out through the Red Forest and the man grinned. Case and point. Getting to his feet he stretched lightly before going to answer the call. Hárekr dipped his head in greeting to the younger male, still at a loss for the names of some of his packmates. "Hallo… I'm Hárekr, a Karl. I take it you are as well? I'm up for a fight!"

The young man would breathe in, waiting. It wouldn't take too long for a pack member to approach, a man who was white and black with bicolored eyes. He would dip his head in return to the other male. "Yes, that's right. It's a pleasure -- the name is Hypnos by the way. I'm a Karl too, yeah, and thought it was about time to do something instead of lazing about the pack." He would dig his claws into the soil, narrowing his eyes. "Perfect! Thank you for answering the call. I hope I don't disappoint you." With that, the battle was to get started. The young man would brace himself, muscles tense as he raised his tail behind him like a banner. Ears would pin flat to his skull, head aligning to his spine. Legs were widened, weight distributed across the four limbs. Toes were also spread, claws biting the soil harder now as he raised his hackles. Lips would pull back in a snarl, shoulders rolling forward as the boy sprang forward to attempt closing the distance between them. Headlong he rushed, favoring his back right leg, the weaker one, the one that was deformed with more sensitive bones. Hypnos would seek to slam in between the male’s front legs, lowering his body to slip underneath the other’s chest and come out underneath him. Muzzle would twist to the right, hoping to bite down upon the sensitive underbelly of his opponent directly underneath his legs and slightly off to Harekr’s left {rather than dead center underneath him}. Finally he would swing his right foreleg towards Harekr’s left back ankle in hopes of tripping him up over his body. Hypnos vs Harker for Spar Round I / III Default Times Extended To Five Days ""

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ooc:  Thanks for waiting on me!

THE WOLVES WILL CHASE YOU IN THE PALE MOONLIGHT Drunk and driven by a devil's hunger... "A pleasure Hypnos, I think this shall be an enjoyable match!" Excitement was humming in his gut as he set his defenses.  Skull would lower over his breast, bi-colored eyes narrowing while his ears slicked back across the contours of his head.  Hungry jaws parted, lips unfurling in a snarl as his chin would tuck against the curvature of his neck.  Hackles and fur raised as he rolled his shoulders forward and his neck scrunched back.  The brute's limbs would space equidistant apart, each bending slightly at the knee to lower his center of gravity and prepare him to spring.  Snowy toes splayed, claws biting lightly into the earth for traction.  His tail would move to also align with his spine while his abdomen tensed.  This would be a good match, both males being of similar height and build.  Háre's keen eyes picked up on the fragility in the other man's right hind leg and he mercilessly picked out his target. Hypnos would launch toward him and Hárekr would attempt to charge forward to meet the younger male, aiming to shift his body several inches to his own left so that his right side might slip tightly along Hypnos' right side.  Like his opponent Hárekr attempted to come in low, his head tilting to his own right as he attempted to seize the other man's right ankle, just above the hock.  Upper fangs seeking to rest on the outside of the ankle, lower jaws on the inside.   Hárekr sought a powerful grip from which his fangs could pierce deeply and he could put painful pressure on the limb.   Hárekr's movement to his own left would displace the other mans body slam as well as his attempted grasp for Háre's back left leg but as Háre dove in for his quarry the other man's fangs would tear into the flesh on his lower right side, spilling blood and leaving moderate lacerations in front of Háre's own hind right leg and Hárekr would quickly shift his tail to tuck between his legs to add protection to his undersides.  His abdomen would tense and his back curve as he sought to bring his rear end closer to his front, weight shifting to his back legs and left front leg as he attempted to lance the tip of his right shoulder blade, simultaneously with his bite, up and to his own right in an attempt to gouge it into Hypnos' lower right underside just in front of the other man's right hind leg in the hopes of causing severe bruising and making the other man wretch and shake.  Immediately after he would seek to slam his right forepaw down on Hypnos right hind paw in an effort to sprain his opponents toes. Hárekr vs Hypnos for Spar Rd. 1/?

EDIT: Forgot Round jazz! Edit observed by Tea!

Ooc:: Ahaha. Already realized I made a major powerplaying / assuming error in my first attack. I’m learning... Sorta... ! But anywho wonderful post Luns and no worries on the waiting. I do hope that my post is alright. Skype me or PM Hypnos is there are any questions! ------------ Now, while Hypnos had made an error in thinking he could get under the other man without any trouble, he wasn’t completely foolish. Hy knew his own weakness, his back right leg, and the moment the change to his {Hypnos’} right was detected the man went on the defensive. Hypnos would push with his hind legs against the ground, shifting his weight as he sought to spin his body so that his body was perpendicular with Hárekr’s own. As his right hind leg left the ground he would feel fangs try to grab onto his leg below the ankle and around the paw. Luckily, with the momentum he had he was able to pull it free, but not unscathed. Deep cuts, severe for the area, were left just below the ankle and down along the outermost and innermost toe. Due to his shifted position the rest of the male’s attacks would miss, and Hypnos would taste blood as his first assault gained him lacerations along Hárekr’s lower right belly. The second wave of attacks needed to begin. Hypnos kept his eyes narrowed the whole while, his ears pinned. He had come to a temporary stop when he skidding his back half around, redistributing his weight upon widened limbs. Hackles remained raised, shoulders rolled forward, and tail tucked beneath his body. A snarl ripped from his lips, head lowered to his spine to act. Claws bit into the earth, knees bending once more as Hypnos made an effort to slam into Háre’s body. Hypnos was seeking to throw his weight into the front half of his body, lifting his right foreleg to slam outward upon Hárekr’s back right outermost toes {the end two}. He sought severe bruising, nothing more. This was but a spar after all. Finally his jaws would once more seek the open lacerations of Hárekr’s lower right side. Hypnos vs Harker for Spar Round II / III ""

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THE WOLVES WILL CHASE YOU IN THE PALE MOONLIGHT Drunk and driven by a devil's hunger... Blood soaked his jaws as his fangs tore deep lacerations into the crippled leg below the ankle.  It wasn't quite what he wanted but this was fun!  Ahahaha!  One leg down!  Three to go!  Hárekr's other attacks would miss but he was unfazed. When all four of Háre's legs landed on the ground his limbs would coil tightly, itching to spring and lowering his center of gravity.  His defenses holding.  Skull aligned with his spine while his tail remained tucked along his underbelly.  His chin was tucked, neck scrunched back and his shoulders rolled forward.  Hackles, in black and white, bristled down his back as his limbs spread equidistant apart his weight spread evenly across them.  Toes splayed and claws dug into the earth.  His eyes were narrowed, ears pinned to his head and his abdomen tense, the pain of the earlier wound still shooting up his spine.  He'd missed this! As Hypnos would pivot to his left (Hypnos left) to try and bring them perpendicular Hárekr would attempt to pivot on his front legs, swinging his rear end to his own left, to arc himself in towards Hypnos stomach.  Round and round and round they go!  Wheee!  Háre hoped to keep low and dive under Hypnos at a 30º angle.  As he moved however Hypnos would commence his attacks.  Due to his pivoting motion Háre would manage to avoid the other's chest slam and Hypnos right foreleg would miss the black and white man's toes.  The fangs however, he could once again not avoid though his arc and dive did slightly displace the attack.  The fangs tore moderate lacerations into the middle of his outer right thigh, equidistant between his hip and his knee spilling blood and tearing horizontal gashes four inches long.  Dam!  No fair!  Thankfully no grip was attained but now Hypnos scored on his leg and they were even.  Somehow a game had formed in his mind.  Legs were points, and they were now tied!  Hárekr grinned maliciously, but not for long. Bunching his own legs underneath him Háre attempted to dive in low for Hypnos right side, aiming to come in at a 30º angle.  He sought to push powerfully underneath the other male, jaws splayed wide as he tipped his head to his own right seeking to rip into the muscles on the inside of Hypnos left hind leg just above the knee.  He wanted to obtain a powerful grip to the sensitive area and score on another leg!  Oh yes!   In addition to his attempted bite Hárekr sought to shove both his shoulders under the male, if the other should fall it wouldn't due to have him fall on Háre's neck.  Also, Háre couldn't help himself, he really couldn't as he shifted his weight evenly to his back legs and front right leg, seeking to lance the tip of his left shoulder blade violently up into Hypnos' penis.  Seeking to cause the other man some excruciating pain and to bring the fight to a swift conclusion.   Hárekr vs Hypnos for Spar Rd. 2/3

HYPNOS vs HAREKR for SPAR ROUND ONE HYPNOS CLARITY - 2 "head long he rushed" What was their positioning? Headlong just meant he ran straight, but were they face to face? - 2 "Sensitive underbelly, slightly off to Hare's left" Where exactly? Along his ribs? Underbelly is a huge space, please specify. - 2 " Would swing his right foreleg" Are you trying to grab and pull? Or hit it  out or aslap it or buckle the ankle? Total: 4 POWERPLAY - 2 "would seek to slip underneath" You attempt the attack, yes, but then you immediately assume you got there. Slipping under a wolf is not all that easy, and the way you worded your next attackes paints the picture that you automatically got there. Total: 8 DEFENSES + 1 (ears) + 1 (head) + 1 (legs) + 1 (toes) + 1 (weight) + 1 (claws) +  1 (hackles) + 1 (lips) + 1 (shoulders) Total: 9 ATTACK + 2 Body Slam + 3 bite + 1 paw...kick? Total: 6 INJURIES - Rnd 1 Total: 10 Total for Round One: 37 / 50 HAREKR CLARITY - 0 Total: 10 POWERPLAY - 0 Total: 10 DEFENSES + 1 (eyes) + 1 (ears) + 1 (jaws) + 1 (lips) + 1 (hackles) + 1 (shoulders) + 1 (stance) + 1 (knee) + 1 (toes) + 1 (claws) Total: 10 ATTACK + 3 bite to ankle + 1 grip + 2 shoulder thow + 1 Paw Total: 7 INJURIES - Rnd 1 Total: 10 Total for Round One: 47 / 50 ROUND TWO HYPNOS CLARITY - 2 "Would push his hind legs (...) to spin his body" How? Are you up on your forelegs, spinning? Are you skidding? Cha Cha Real Smooth? Where do you stop? Perpindicular, yes, but where are the points? Are you facing his side? - 2 "his jaws would seek the open lacerations" And what? Nibble? Grip? Lick? Total: 6 POWERPLAY - -2 "Lifting his right foreleg to slam" 'To' is not an attempt. Try again. Total: 8 DEFENSES + 1 (eyes) + 1 (ears) + 1 (weight) + 1 (stance) + 1(shoulders) + 1 (hackles) + 1 (tail) + 1 (head) + 1 (claws) + 1 (knees) Total: 10 ATTACK + 1 paw slam + 2 chest slam + 3 bite Total: 6 INJURIES - 3 Severe Lacerations to Ankle Total: 7 Total for Round Two: 37 / 50 HAREKR CLARITY - 2 Repeated movements. You said he lunged under Hyp twice, and then sandwhiched an attack Hare did between both. Did he dive after the bite landed, or before and the bite landed while you were lunging? Total: 8 POWERPLAY - 0 Total: 10 DEFENSES + 1 (stance) + 1 (tail) + 1  (chin) + 1 (shoulders) + 1 (hackles) + 1 (weight) + 1 (toes) + 1 (claws) + 1 (eyes) + 1 (ears) Total: 10 ATTACK + 3 bite to left hind knee + 1 grip + 3 shoulder hit to 'ahem' Total: 7 INJURIES - 2 moderate laceration to right thigh Total: 8 Total for Round Two: 43 / 50 Totals: HYPNOS 37 + 37 = 74 / 100 HAREKR 47 + 43 = 90 / 100 And the winner is... HAREKR HYPNOS must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Damage: HYPNOS - Severe Lacerations to Right Hind Ankle - 3 OOC weeks HAREKR - Moderate Lacerations to lower right side - 2 OOC weeks - Moderate lacerations to right thigh - 2 OOC weeks Notes: Tips for writing and some suggestions. (no points are deducted here): BOTH Notes are above :) Good fight! If you have any questions just let me know. - By [Arin]