Aurielle Adravendi

With the influx of recent new members, all three had fighting skill, she’d decided to test them at the same time. So, she padded across the plains, tail flowing at her hocks, sometimes flicking out behind her to dislodge from the grasses she passed through. Finally, she came to a stop at the meeting boulder, tipping her head back and singing for the fighting inclined of the pack. Masters, beginners, children and newcomers alike, they would meet one another here, and train together today, and, Luneil willing, they’d get a few rounds of sparring and melee in. She sat quietly, waiting to see who would arrive first. It would be both test for the newcomers, and training for all who came. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Rhaegara had not been here long, but already she was eager to prove herself. She had a fierce drive, a need to please others, to be useful and important. It stemmed from many a things but the fact remained: she had a lot to prove, both to herself and her newfound packmates. She heard the call, her ears perking up as she looked to Car who was preening her feathers. The faithful companion took to the sky and she was following her. She was still getting a lay of the land, so Carlys acted as her eyes to spot up ahead. She had to hope soon she would know this territory like the back of her paw.

She arrived, glancing around and silently pleased that she and Car were the first ones to arrive. Her friend settled on her shoulder as she offered the Spirit a smile and a respectful bow, as was custom in her tribe all those seasons ago. It all felt like a distant memory now, having spent half of her life on the run from her demons and her past. She said nothing, at least for now, and Carlys dipped her head as well.

"Rhae" "Carlys"

He’d been grazing when Isolde whistled from above, drawing his attention to the glowing figure crossing the plains. With his height and head carriage, he had a good vantage over the tall grasses, so he watched until the Spirit’s voice called, and he realized that he was among those required to attend her call. He gave a light toss of his head as he moved out, trotting easily to the meeting boulder, Wangui clinging to his withers by his mane, Isolde floating above. They weren’t the first to arrive. He could see a timber marked wolf with a raven heading for the call. As the stallion came to a stop, his horned head dipped in a respectful bow, tilting to include the young woman as well, before rising and scanning the plains for others, wondering who else was participating in… well, whatever the glowing white woman had in mind today. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Ardyn Cadeyrn Aodhán Phoenix Adravendi

Ardyn had been skinning an old doe he’d managed to snare and dispatch when he heard his mother’s call. He paused, mid-stroke of a clawed fingertip, tongue clicking in indecision. On the one hand, leaving his skinning and processing now could draw scavengers. On the other, he was loathe to discard any chance to learn and improve. Finally, he compromised, tying a cord to the deer and doing his best to hoist it into a tree out of bear reach. He was strong, if young, but it still took effort and he made a detour into the stream to wash off before loping to join the call. He slowed to a trot before he entered the clearing, wet fur spiked here and their but still managing to be somewhat dignified, though he grinned when he saw Taliesyn. He remembered the huge horse from the festival, joining the fights. He might have been too excited by the overall stimuli of the festival, though, because he couldn’t quite recall the horned horse’s name. Ardyn grinned at the young woman, Rhaegara, before taking a seat by his mother. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think

His trip to the Valley, and overall vacation had helped somewhat. He felt clearer and more like himself. Nolan would never want him to lose sight of his goals and duty. Visiting his grave had helped brush the cobwebs from his head, and saying goodbye had helped ease him. It still hurt, but he’d be able to live on, and do his cousin proud. Aurielle’s call rang through the plains as he crossed the border, and his head tilted slightly. He was technically among the master ranks, but it never hurt to attend any and all training. He still had so much he could learn. Plus, it was a chance to meet any of the new wolves she’d welcomed into the pack that he would be fighting beside, possibly soon. Enito quickly undid the travois from Cairo’s armor, and the chocolate and dark chocolate spotted man bolted toward the call. He didn’t take the time to remove his new cloak from under his armor— after all, it would mean taking everything off and that would take time. He dropped to a trot as he broke into the clearing, pausing in surprise at the sight of the glowing stallion standing calmly among the wolves. Not only that, but, “Rhaegara! How are you?” He was a little surprised to see her, but pleased. She had promise as a good fighter, as well as being intelligent. He grinned lightly at her, tail waving before he moved to bump Ardyn on the shoulder with his nose as he moved to take a seat. He was travel dusted, a little tired, but he had energy enough to see what the Spirit had in store. Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Dómari had withdrawn for the autumn as he worked through a few issues. He had been focusing on his patrols and his hunting, mostly solo. He'd concluded he'd made a mistake with Justice and if she was willing to forget what he'd said when he was drunk then he would to. He valued their friendship far more than he did any push for romance. At eight years old he also concluded he didn't want children. It wouldn't be fair for them. He was getting old and only had a few years left and he couldn't bear the thought of bringing pups into the world only to force them to face loss so soon. With these decisions made he was feeling a lot happier and more settled. He'd just finished up a patrol when he heard Aurielle's call for the fighters. He arrived and nodded to those who were already gathered before taking his seat. "Speech"

Káti had a few dried herbs to finish grinding into teas which he could then store. He had cleaned out a few jars he'd found in the human scrap piles and he'd also made a few vessels out of clay to test how well they worked as containment vessels. He'd just finished with the last of his dried lavender when the call for the warriors rang out. He finished putting his things away and then headed to answer the call. He wasn't entirely sure if Aurielle wanted him there but he figured he'd show up and see. When he arrived there were a number of wolves gathered and even a horned horse. He quietly took a seat and waited for the meeting to begin.

Aurielle Adravendi

OOC: Alright, although my official deadline was for the 14th, as all the required characters have arrived, I will get this going early. <3 First to arrive, practically on top of each other, were Rhaegara, a few strides ahead of Taliesyn, the stallion. Aurielle smiled at each of them before a fiery black figure announced a particularly wet son of hers. Ardyn took a seat and she smiled ruefully at him. Cairo was next to arrive, clearly fresh from travel, as he was fully kitted in his armor and cloak. As he greeted Rhaegara in clear surprise – and pleasure – Domari arrived, and lastly, Kati. As all three that she had primarily called for had arrived, she straightened with a smile, and greeted them aloud. “Thank you for coming. Rhaegara, Kati, Taliesyn, as you have all joined so recently, I thought it would be best to test you as a group. Kati, while you will be a healer first and a fighter second, I still wanted to get an idea of you fighting skill.” She turned to Cairo, Ardyn, and Domari with a smile, You three, these are Rhaegara, Taliesyn, and Kati. They are recent Outlanders, and today, you three will be helping me test their fighting skill.” Retreating to the boulder, she regarded each, Taliesyn still above eye level, even on this big rock. Your test will be a melee. Just a spar. I’ll be sitting it out in order to observe. The two teams are; Ardyn, Rhaegara, and Kati, you will go up against Cairo, Domari, and Taliesyn.” Taking a seat, she waited until they seemed ready, then said simply, “Ready… set…. Go!” Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Rhaegara found herself nervous for what this meeting would bring, though she was temporarily distracted as the sight of the horse she had heard about came into view, her eyes widening as Carlys’s eyes widened as well. He was so big. Rhae’s attention didn’t remain there for long because another wolf was entering the area, though she found herself unfamiliar because she was still learning everyone’s names and faces. She did not greet him with more than a dip of the head because she did not know his name. The next face to arrive was more familiar, a goofish grin on her features and a light wag of her tail to see her familiar friend. “Cairo! It is good to see you again! I am well. How are you?” She could see the surprise on his features and knew it was because he likely had not known about her recent joining. Two other wolves arrived, though Rhaegara was once again unfamiliar with all of them. It didn’t matter too much because Aurielle was beginning the meeting, listening carefully to the instructions. Fighting. She recalled telling Aurielle that she was interested in the War Circle and knew she had to do well. Carlys nipped lightly at her ear with her beak to let her know she was ready.

The teams were announced and Rhaegara looked around, a nervous look on her features. Cairo and Domari both had armor and Taliesyn was a horse… and she was to go up against all three of them? Really, she knew that soon she should learn the craft and make armor of her own, that not having some acted as a disadvantage to her… perhaps she would seek out Cairo afterwards about it, because clearly he knew the crafting arts well.

She took her place, Rhaegara watching as Carlys took to the sky to hover above her. They had long since learned how to fight together and had plenty of practice with it now. The order began and she chose to target Cairo first. She was more familiar with him and she had fought him before so she felt more confident in her skills to verse him. She recalled his words from that time. The openings for my front legs also leave me vulnerable just behind the foreleg if my opponent is very precise and accurate. She rushed him, teeth snapping as she went for the spot just behind his forelegs, hoping she was precise and accurate enough to combat a master dueler like him and gain access to the vulnerable flesh with her teeth. She kept her weight low to the ground, hoping to approach his left side because she was better at defending her right side which she knew would be exposed to him head on.

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Rhaegara Ravyne and Ardyn Adravendi and Káti vs Cairo II Adravendi and Dómari Xanilov and Taliesyn Tempestien for Melee

Round 1/2

Age: Over 1 year

Size: Medium

Build: Medium

Companion 1: Raven, Female - Battle

Skills: Novice Fighter & Beginner Intellectual

Specialty: N/A

"Rhae"  "Carlys"

Dómari listened as the meeting began with Aurielle introducing their new members. He dipped his head in greeting to each as they were addressed. He rolled his shoulders lightly as they were assigned to teams for a melee fight. It had been a while since he'd been involved in a melee fight and he looked forward to taking a shot at another. He'd have to be careful not to get under the hooves of his new ally. He saw the woman charge toward Cairo and while it crossed his mind to try intercepting her he opted instead to test Ardyn and see how the boy was doing. Dómari dove toward Ardyn, head lancing forward as he attempted to barrel his chest into Ardyn's right shoulder while at the same time seeking to bite the right side of the boy's neck. Dómari Xanilov | Cairo | Taliesyn vs Rhaegara | Ardyn | Káti for Melee Spar Round 1/2 Age: Over 1 Year Size: Large Build: Heavy Offensive Battle Accessory: Leather harness with shoulder spikes Defensive Battle Accessory: Deer hide cape Companion 1: Red fox, Male - Battle Companion 2: Red fox, Male - Battle Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Knight "Speech"

Káti listened quietly as the meeting begin. He felt some relief as Aurielle reiterated that his main role would be as a healer and not a fighter. This was just going to be an assessment of his skills. Well, that he could do. Although, as she set up the sides for the fight he found himself doubting as he eyed the horned horse. An opportunistic hunter, he rarely went for such large prey but then he had lived much of his life as a loner. Risky hunts were never worth the risk to life and limb.

Soon the fight started with the wolves going against each other and leaving him the horse. Oh boy. Káti darted forward, assessing his opponent before darting to the side and seeking to bite onto the back left hock of the horse.

Káti | Rhaegara | Ardyn vs Dómari Xanilov | Cairo | Taliesyn for Melee Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Medium
Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked helmet and chainmail
Companion 1: Red-bellied lemur, Female - Battle
Companion 2: Bobcat, Male - Battle
Skills: Master Healer & Master Fighter
Specialty: Field Medic

He was pleased to meet the two Outlanders he’d not had a chance to meet yet, nodding to both with a welcoming grin, adding to Rhaegara, “I’ve been okay. Glad to see you with us.” His ears perked as Aurielle laid out the plan for this gathering, and rose to his paws, tail swinging in a lazy wag as he ran his eyes over the three chosen to be his opponents. He winked at Ardyn and Kati, and then the word dropped on his ears. “Go.” He dropped quickly into readiness as the participants burst into motion. Rhae arrowed for him, and he spotted her eyes aiming for his front. He let her come to him, and as her teeth aimed for behind his left arm-pit, he dropped his front end suddenly, left side lower than the right as his other three legs took his weight, the left foreleg becoming light and mobile. Her teeth scored on the leather armor above his elbow instead, harmless and he was in motion a half-second later. Cairo swept his left foreleg forward, aiming to hook behind Rhaegara’s left front paw and jerk it toward him as his head tilted to his right, jaws parting and aiming to lunge for Rhae’s cheek, aiming to clamp his teeth shut on a good mouthful of skin and fur just behind her jawline and gain some control over her head, thrusting off from his back legs and seeking to get his right foreleg over her back, coming in at a slight angle and hoping to knock her off her paws with a slam of his chest into her right shoulder. He kept his ears alert, though folded back, listening to the others around them, ready to move if someone came at him, though it looked like each had chosen one target of their own rather than ganging up on one individual. Above the melee, Chrystal floated, dipping on the air currents, waiting for a moment to strike or defend. Enito had caught up in time to hear the layout of the day, and he held back until he was needed, or until he spotted an opening. Cairo, Domari, and Taliesyn vs Rhaegara, Ardyn, and Kati for Melee Spar! Round 1/2 Age: Over 1 Size: Large Build: Heavy Offensive Battle Accessory: Bear claw bracers Defensive Battle Accessory: Bison Hide armor Companion 1: Barn Owl, Female - Flying Companion 2: Mandrill, Male - Battle Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Weaponsmaster Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Ardyn Cadeyrn Aodhán Phoenix Adravendi

His mother introduced the newcomers, though he already knew Kati for sure, and grinned at him, lifting a fingered paw to wave. When his mother said they’d be doing a melee, he vibrated in excitement, glancing through the participants, grinning at Kati and Rhaegara as he got ready. Lyr croaked excitedly, balancing on the breeze over the group, taking his cues from Chrystal and waiting. While the owl was technically on the opposing side in this instance, he could still learn from her. Ardyn rolled his shoulders under his armor, glad he’d been wearing it when he was working, and he’d been wearing his new bracers to get used to them while he worked. Well, now he’d get to test them in a scuffle. His mother dropped the metaphorical flag with a word, and everyone sprang into action in some way. Domari came at him, and Ardyn hopped to one side in a half-step, evading the chest slam, though he felt the long hairs at his nape yank free as Dom’s teeth caught the mane that had grown well beyond his main fur’s length, dropping low and aiming to snatch Domari’s far leg above the ankle in his hand and jerk it across in front of Domari’s other foreleg, hoping to trip him up on his own leg. Regardless of success, Ardyn drove off on his back legs, aiming to drive upward from his crouched position and slam his chest into Domari’s shoulder from below, hoping to combine the yank of the leg with the slam of his chest and bowl the older wolf off his feet, while Ardyn’s free hand sought to drive into Domari’s cheek behind the jaw and push his head away from himself. He was careful to keep his claws sheathed, but he sought to hit hard with each attack. Ardyn, Kati, and Rhaegara vs Cairo, Domari, and Taliesyn for Melee Spar Round 1/2 Age: Under 1 Size: Dire wolf Build: Medium Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed bracers Defensive Battle Accessory: Bison Bullhide armor Companion 1: Raven, Male - Flying Mutation 1: Saber teeth - Offensive Mutation 2: Retractable claws - Offensive Mutation 3: Dexterous paws - Offensive Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Hunter Specialty: N/A Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think

The stallion watched as four others arrived, ears pricked with interest. Some he recognized from the festival fighting sign-up, and as Aurielle began the introductions, his head bowed lightly to each. So, this was the test she’d spoken of? Well, he was ready. His muscles quivered, nostrils flaring as Isolde took to the air, and Wangui took a better seat on his withers, poised to strike. Kati was the one to take after him, and Taliesyn spun with the man, aiming to keep him from getting behind him, and as such the male’s teeth found nothing to catch before the horse lunged for him, aiming to slap the rump of the wolf with the length of his horn, forefeet aiming at stamping the earth and drive the wolf back with the possibility of getting his toes shattered under a much bigger, heavier creature’s hooves. However he was purposefully not aiming to make contact, simply wishing to psych Kati out a bit. Wangui stayed aboard for the time being, but she was watching both their opponent and the melee around them for anyone that might attack while Taliesyn was occupied, though it seemed that each had paired off with one per wolf. Taliesyn, Domari, and Cairo vs Rhaegara, Ardyn, and Kati for Melee Spar! Round 1/2 Age: Over 1 Size: Other species Build: Medium Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened Horn Ornament Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked Leather Faceplate Companion 1: Red tailed Hawk, Female - Flying Companion 2: Red Ruffed Lemur, Female - Battle Mutation 1: Unicorn horn - Offensive Skills: Expert Fighter & Novice Intellectual Specialty: N/A Edited to fix form, overseen by Laz <3 (thankyooo) Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

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Rhaegara hummed softly at Cairo’s greeting back, though she did not have the opportunity to speak further as the rest of the competitors arrived, and they were being given their orders by Aurielle. She had gone for Cairo instantly because she was familiar of the weaknesses in his armor, as he’d used them when originally teaching her about fighting armored opponents. It was best, in her mind, to stick to what she knew.

He met her attack, caught off guard by him dropping his front left side and she felt leather rather than the fur and flesh she had been hoping for. She felt him hook her paw. She pulled her head back to rear away from his teeth as he aimed for her cheek, done in vane as she felt herself being knocked off balance, caught in the mess and confusion of the tangle of paws. Carlys took that opportunity to dive into the fight, aiming to claw at his muzzle with her talons to distract while Rhaegara put all of her energy into her legs to push upward towards Cairo in a pushing manner, hoping to throw him off balance so she might have time to recover and get back on her feet.

She kept her surroundings peeled, ready to move elsewhere but also attentive to the fight under her own paws.

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Rhaegara Ravyne and Ardyn Adravendi and Káti vs Cairo II Adravendi and Dómari Xanilov and Taliesyn Tempestien for Melee

Round 2/2

Age: Over 1 year

Size: Medium

Build: Medium

Companion 1: Raven, Female - Battle

Skills: Novice Fighter & Beginner Intellectual

Specialty: N/A

"Rhae"  "Carlys"

Dómari didn't slow down as his attack missed. Instead he speeded up and dove down low for Ardyn's hind legs. As such his forelegs were already beyond Ardyn's teeth by the time the youth reached down to grab one, though he still felt the youth's teeth snag across his left hind hock, cutting flesh. As he had kept charging the youth's fangs and chest would miss their mark as the older man sought to race along the boy's side. Dómari's jaws flung open as he attempted to bite into Ardyn's thigh while at the same time attempting to slam his lower chest into the boy's knee. Dómari Xanilov | Cairo | Taliesyn vs Rhaegara | Ardyn | Káti for Melee Spar Round 2/2 Age: Over 1 Year Size: Large Build: Heavy Offensive Battle Accessory: Leather harness with shoulder spikes Defensive Battle Accessory: Deer hide cape Companion 1: Red fox, Male - Battle Companion 2: Red fox, Male - Battle Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Knight "Speech"

Káti moved swiftly, focusing intently on what he was doing. He tested the stallion much like a wolf would test any larger prey animal. He gauged the speed and slowed on his attack for the hind end as the horse spun around. Káti kept as close as he dared. A kick was always worse with some distance to give it power. Better to be entirely out of the way or close enough that a kick couldn't generate its full impact.

The stallion's head bowed and Káti twisted sharply inward, arcing to bite the side of the stallion's left fore leg, just behind in the armpit. As he moved he kept his defenses in place as best he could while still allowing movement for the attack.

Káti | Rhaegara | Ardyn vs Dómari Xanilov | Cairo | Taliesyn for Melee Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Medium
Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked helmet and chainmail
Companion 1: Red-bellied lemur, Female - Battle
Companion 2: Bobcat, Male - Battle
Skills: Master Healer & Master Fighter
Specialty: Field Medic

His attacks worked for the most part, and he aimed to reaffirm his grip, wrist flexing to keep his paw over her back as she staggered. His teeth missed, and he lunged again, aiming for the same spot as she thrust upward at him. He adjusted his weight and balance, keeping his footing and pressing in at her, aiming to brace his foreleg behind her shoulder blade and shove her to the ground with his weight and leverage. Chrystal, meanwhile, spotted Carlys’ intent and the owl dropped with the raven, aiming to crash into her with outstretched feet, hoping to lock talons and fling the other bird with a twist in the air before the black bird could law claws on Cairo's face. Enito, as well, shot forward to add his input, aiming to capture Rhaegara’s right hind leg at the hock and jerk yet another pillar of balance out from under her with his monkey hands. Cairo, Domari, and Taliesyn vs Rhaegara, Ardyn, and Kati for Melee Spar! Round 2/2 Age: Over 1 Size: Large Build: Heavy Offensive Battle Accessory: Bear claw bracers Defensive Battle Accessory: Bison Hide armor Companion 1: Barn Owl, Female - Flying Companion 2: Mandrill, Male - Battle Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Weaponsmaster Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Ardyn Cadeyrn Aodhán Phoenix Adravendi

Dom was fast as a man of his experience should be, and Ardyn failed in his attacks, though he landed some tooth on the older wolf. As Dom passed him, he kept one eye on the man, trying to be sure of where he was defending before he dropped his hips suddenly, haunches swinging away from Domari’s front as Ardyn aimed to evade the teeth aimed for his thigh. Dom’s teeth landed on the back panel of his armor, leaving some decent scrapes and he was glad for the armor. Dom’s chest met his hip and he used the impact to twist around more quickly, aiming to leap at Domari like a mountain cat in a tackle, though he was ready to land on his feet if the older wolf scooted out from under his aim. His teeth aimed to chomp onto the older man’s fur behind the shoulders with his front teeth as he sought to wrap his front legs around either side of Domari’s middle in a hug, fingers aiming to cling to fur without unsheathing his claws, and possibly ride Dom into the ground if he could land the tackle and knock him over. At the same time the pup moved to tackle Dom, Lyr dropped and sought to fly into the older wolf's face with his glowing, mottled wings, hoping to dazzle and distract him long enough to give the pup a chance to execute the attack. Ardyn, Kati, and Rhaegara vs Cairo, Domari, and Taliesyn for Melee Spar Round 2/2 Age: Under 1 Size: Dire wolf Build: Medium Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed bracers Defensive Battle Accessory: Bison Bullhide armor Companion 1: Raven, Male - Flying Mutation 1: Saber teeth - Offensive Mutation 2: Retractable claws - Offensive Mutation 3: Dexterous paws - Offensive Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Hunter Specialty: N/A Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Labhair an Sean-Teanga." ---- "Hear" ---- Think

Naturally, the much smaller wolf was quicker, and as he bowed his head, he spotted the incoming teeth and dropped to his knees in the typical stallion’s sparring move, head whipping around to snap blunt-but-strong teeth for the wolf’s near foreleg, hoping to snatch the limb and jerk it – and Kati – up with him as his hind legs pushed off and he came up to his hooves in a half rear, seeking to leap forward. And, even should he have failed to snag the wolf, he hoped to put a little space between them. His fuzzy, glowing white shoulder bore fresh tooth marks instead of his leg, thanks to his quick actions, but though blood streaked his coat, he knew it wasn’t serious. He’d gotten worse from other stallions. He was thrilled at the activity where his life wasn’t in danger and yet he was sparring with wolves. It was novel, even after the festival, and he was enjoying it. Taliesyn, Domari, and Cairo vs Rhaegara, Ardyn, and Kati for Melee Spar! Round 2/2 Age: Over 1 Size: Other species Build: Medium Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened Horn Ornament Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked Leather Faceplate Companion 1: Red tailed Hawk, Female - Flying Companion 2: Red Ruffed Lemur, Female - Battle Mutation 1: Unicorn horn - Offensive Skills: Expert Fighter & Novice Intellectual Specialty: N/A Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think