She led the way toward Avalon's borders, her infamous grin plastered to her face as she was eager to see one of her favorite alphas! Corbie was a blast (to Medusa anyway) and couldn't wait to see her pretty little face! She peeked back at her small ragtag group of raiders, and although it was a smaller than usual group, that was just fine! This raid was for funsies, not anything particularly serious! She just wanted a sheep or two, was that too much to ask for? Mm...probably. While she was on the assumption Corbie might trade her one or two, Medusa's impulsiveness was just too much to ignore sometimes! So here she was, approaching the border, ears perking above the skull mask she was wearing as she heard the sheep in the distance. Turning back to her group, she smiled as she addressed them. "Remember! No maiming! Or Medusa will do it to you herself! Ready?" With that, she turned back and threw her head back, giving Corbie and her crew a warning call before bounding across the border in search of her wanted prizes!

AAAHHHH!!!! He couldn't wait! The young male did his best to hold himself back, which was hard because he had the urge to run on ahead of Medusa and straight into Avalon's lands to look for those sheep and start throwin' paws with anyone who tried to stop him! But Medusa said they had to play nice. Ugh, fiiine! Next time she told him, he could do as he pleased. But he had to behave...for the most part. He pouted most of the way there, at least until Medusa stopped them at the borders and made it clear once again that they (he) was not to maim anyone here. But once she announced their presence and crossed those borders, Ripper was close behind! "Come Red! Let's go find those sheep!" He "ya-hooed" as he raced across the border, fur on end in excitement and anticipation! Who would come out and fight? Who would he see!? Would he be the first to find the sheep!? AAAaaaAAAa!! The suspense and anticipation were killing him!! "Ripper||"Menace"

Redrum trotted alongside his brother, his young heart pounding with excitement. He mirrored his mother's infamous grin, golden eyes glinting in pride and boldness within his feline skull helm.

As they approached Avalon's borders, his mother's warning against maiming was not to be taken lightly, and he resolved to follow her lead with obedience.

With a flick of his ears, Redrum listened intently as his mother unleashed a warning call, signaling their intent to raid. He felt a surge of adrenaline course through his veins as they crossed the border, his senses alert to the sounds and scents of their surroundings.

Running alongside his brother Ripper, Redrum unleashed a tenacious snarl, crimson body moving with youthful enthusiasm.

""

Corbie lifted her head to listen as a call rang out, then sighed, ears flicking back. That Medusa... Well, she'd wanted practice raids to keep her wolves sharp, but she didn't know for sure that Medusa really knew what counted as a "practice" raid as opposed to a real raid, and could only hope that Medusa would keep her wolves in check. Ren, who'd been scouting on the border, raced up panting with numbers as Corbie finished calling the pack together, gathering them in the sheep pasture because if Medusa really was raiding, that's the resource that was most obvious - and irreplaceable - choice. "First, I want to assure you all that this is most likely just a drill. It's a small raid group from Insomnia," she told them all, "and keep in mind that they aren't hostile." Just not super bright, which was a worry in and of itself. "We will match them in numbers and force, no more, but I want you to otherwise treat it like any other raid. I need four volunteers to come with me to fight them off. I want the rest of you to secure the pack lands and assets in case this was just a feint."

She pushed away the urge to bite her lip, concerned that they hadn't done much to really prepare since the last, failed defense... but that was what this was for, wasn't it? To prepare for more hostile packs and groups who might mean them real harm. She steeled herself and, with her four volunteers, set off to intercept the group before they could enter the sheep pasture fence. "Medusa," she called out, dryly. "I suppose there's not a better time to do this, so let's get it over with, shall we?" Offering a tight smile - she really didn't enjoy fighting - she settled herself into that half-hunting crouch, half-fighting stance that was uniquely her style, squaring off with the other pack. While alpha vs alpha was apparently traditional in these situations, she did not attack Medusa, but just waited for someone to come to her, for her own pack members to choose who they wanted to attack, letting the chips fall as they may. She didn't have anything to prove to herself or anyone else that she needed to fight the other alpha, if someone else wanted to they were just as welcome to it.

The challenging howl from Avalon’s borders has Merlin’s head snapping up from where he had been working, the lure delicately held in his paws immediately forgotten in the wake of raid. Swiftly he stands, the half-finished item tumbling to the ground as the dappled boy is off, racing to where the sheep and Corbie wait. Skidding to halt in front of her, worry filling his emerald eyes, the tension in shoulders slowly bleeds away as his alpha informs him this is probably just a practice raid.

Ears perk at that because Merlin has wished to hone his fighting skills and this small raid group seems the prefect the chance to learn. As Corbie asks for volunteers, the boy eagerly says, “I volunteer!” His voice is perhaps a little too loud given the sudden excitement that floods him and he follows up by offering a small, shy smile of apology. Looking to the others as they speak up, the small group than move as one to go and greet the raiding party.

As they near, Corbie calls out to the tall, skeletal-marked woman, his alpha’s voice is dry but there is humor hiding in its edges. Green eyes sweep the ragtag group before them and land on a dark eyed pup and Merlin is swift to intercept him. Racing forward, he closes the gap between them and seeking to try and slam headlong into the monochrome pup.

When he is close enough, the fawn marked boy will seek to try and bite the stranger’s face, not to terribly harm them but to force them to stop their forward progress and maybe even retreat backward a little. No words are offered in the moment but the excited grin that splits the youth’s maw is unmistakable.


"Merlin Destruction"

Merlin vs Ripper for Dominance (Raid)
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Balanced
Skills: Novice Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty:

Aaahh!! The smell of livestock on the horizon excites him! Ripper makes his way across the grounds, slowing momentarily when he spots a she-wolf that he doesn't recognize, but the woman addresses his mother and so he assumes that is the infamous Corbie of Avalon! Ignoring the adults for the moment, he continues his mad dash across the grounds, his sights only for these sheep that his mother had talked about before! Whether or not they'd be successful was beyond him. Honestly, he only cared that he was partaking in his first raid! The sheep would just be the secondary prize should they succeed...maybe. He didn't know if that was the exact plan, but who cared!? He just wanted a fun fight! Speaking of! He caught sight of movement in the form of an Avalon wolf running toward him, and Ripper was all too delighted to take on the other boy! He cackled as he switched into more fervent run, looking to collide with the yearling head on, matching the boys energy! They collide together like a couple freight trains without the brakes, and Ripper felt the surge of adrenaline (and a hefty bruise) blossoming from his chest. Ripper keeps his unnerving smile even as the boy reaches for his face. His opponents teeth manage to barely grasp his flesh as he hurried to pull his head back, a small laceration left behind as he tore his head away. "Ripper's turn! HEEHEEHEEHEE!!!" He cries before he tilts his head downward and throws his head forward, looking to aim a direct headbutt to the other boys skull. Was it a smart move? Probably not. But nobody said Ripper was the sharpest stick of the bunch. Ripper vs Merlin for Dominance (raid) Round: 1/2 Age: Under 1yr Size: Extra large Build: Light Companion 1: Egyptian Mongoose, Male, Battle Mutation 1: Shark Teeth - Offensive Mutation 2: Talons - Offensive Skills: Advanced Fighter & Novice Hunter "Ripper||"Menace"

Getting back into the swing of things was no easy task. Yet when they headed over here Eraithus had one thing on his mind. He was especially bad at these sorts of things. Once he had his mind on something it was hard to deter him. Then this would be his chance, Medusa wanted sheep. He craved being praised. To put power behind words spoken and now at his age he was well over the years of holding back. The battlefield was awry. The man showing up with his bear skull armor and his antlers adjourned to his chest, along with a rather intimidating snowy owl circling overhead above him.

Blood. The thought of it was making him dizzy. Eraithus grinned and having some fun was what he’d do, no maims or anything serious like that. Yet the look in his eyes was a come at me if you dare type. He’d be the first to get Medusa that sheep. Even if it was the last thing he did. After all wanting to get closer to her was a goal he couldn’t put off for much longer.

Medusa, while eager and often far too enthusiastic, always kept her word. She promised practice for both Avalon and Insomnia, and that's exactly what she intended to do! Did she want the sheep? Absolutely! Would she outright steal the sheep? Mm...that was debatable. Perhaps not from Avalon. Maybe from someone else. But it was always fun to keep them guessing! She grinned as her merry little band of raiders charged ahead, but she stopped in her tracks when her bestest most favorite alpha appeared! "Corbie! Yes, Medusa promised practice! Here we are!" She flashed a grin as she started to square up. She wasn't here to cause too much trouble. And she already promised she'd have her own wolves heads if they disobeyed her instructions. Did she have the time to tell Corbie that? Eehh...probably. But action first! Think later! She flashed a smile at Corbie, an indication that she was coming for her! Rushing forward, Medusa sought to close the distance between them, head lowered and left shoulder forward as she aimed to throw it into Corbie. "Can Medusa have a sheep or two, pretty pleeeaasee! She promises to bring them back!" She exclaimed before lunging downward, looking to grasp Corbie's shoulder. She just wanted to borrow them! Medusa vs Corbie for Raid - Dominance Round: 1/? Age: Over 1yr Size: Extra large Build: Light Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened claw covers Defensive Battle Accessory: Wolf skeleton Companion 1: Wolverine, Female - Battle Companion 2: Cougar, Female - Battle *Companion 3: Lesser yellow-headed vulture, Male - Battle Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Saboteur

The pup that Merlin targets seems to be just as excited as he is and the clay-colored boy notices that the way that dark-eyed pup speeds up. Grass is uprooted as the dappled boy charges toward the manic youth, adrenaline pushing him to speeds he had not previously thought possible. Then, the inevitable happens, the two charging boys meet head on and the force of the monochrome boy’s body slamming into his chest has the air rushing from Merlin’s lungs in a soft whoosh as they both stall in place.

Pain blooms to life in his chest and the dappled wolf knows that he will have a mighty bruise when all is said and done but, for right now, the thrill of the moment dulls the consequences of his actions. The bite that is aimed at the other boy’s face opens a small wound on his pale cheek and Merlin suddenly blinks as the boy, Ripper is name his apparently, states that it is his turn. A wild cry leaves the stitch-marked mouth and abruptly, Ripper is tilting his head down in what seems to be a headbutt.

Ears flat against his skull, Merlin seeks to try and leverage himself up slightly by lifting his front paws off the earth and, hopefully, onto the Ripper’s shoulders as he seeks to meet skull with skull in what will probably be a tooth rattling experience.

Still, an enthusiastic grin is on his lips as he goes!


"Merlin Destruction"

Merlin vs Ripper for Dominance (Raid)
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Balanced
Skills: Novice Fighter & Beginner Hunter

Pain bloomed in his chest when they collided. Did it phase him? No. Did he empty his lungs with his not so smart move? Yes. Breathless, the young boy struggled to breath but it didn't deter him from going literal head to head with his opponent. It seemed the other boy thought it was a good idea too, because he had decided to use Ripper's shoulders as leverage and before he knew it, both were going for the same move. Ripper's head smashed into the Avalon boys, a fairly audible crack! resounded as skull met skull in a bid to apparently see who was more reckless in their battle of (or lack of) wit. Ripper's skull rattled, he swore he felt his teeth vibrating together, he nearly bit his own tongue, and he was sure he'd have a major headache after all was said and done. He started to see stars as his vision flashed white from the head to head impact, and he stumbled away for a moment as dizziness began to overtake him. He struggled to keep his vision from seeing double! "Two against one is not fair!" He shouted at Merlin and his "double" before he swayed forward with wildly snapping jaws in an effort to get one or...what he thought was another Merlin. Ripper vs Merlin for Dominance (raid) Round: 2/2 Age: Under 1yr Size: Extra large Build: Light Companion 1: Egyptian Mongoose, Male, Battle Mutation 1: Shark Teeth - Offensive Mutation 2: Talons - Offensive Skills: Advanced Fighter & Novice Hunter "Ripper||"Menace"

He was nearby when an unfamiliar call to arms for Avalon sounded. He promptly made his way toward Corbie's location after she called the pack together soon after. The stallion listened quietly, ears perking forward with interest as he bobbed his head in excitement. It had been a while since he had had any action, small raid for practice or not, he was eager and ready for it. The sheep would be safe, he was sure. Cloud had offered to go and secure them as well as watch over them. Should they fail, maybe he'd be able to convince the Insomnia crew to let them be for now. He didn't know much about the pack, but heard about how odd this Medusa was...so this was going to be interesting. "I'll come along," He offered as he followed Corbie to meet with the raiding Insomnia.

As they arrived, he spotted an odd little group of wolves encroaching on the borders, and as Corbie moved to speak to Medusa, he sized up and observed those present. As soon as Merlin and Medusa engaged, Balian snorted as he too, moved forward to engage. He was bigger than everyone here of course, and from the look of it, two of the Insomnia wolves were nothing more than pups. He didn't want to hurt them of course, so he figured he'd may have to pull some punches here.

The stallion trotted forward, moving at a steady and easy pace as he approached a young red wolf, one of the bigger ones of the lot present. "You and me, kid!" He neighed before feinting a lunge forward at the red boy, tossing his head at him and carefully kicking his hooves toward him in an effort to scare him off instead.

Balian vs Redrum for Raid - dominance
Round: 1/?
Age: over 1yr
Size: Large species
Build: Balanced
Companion 1: Black Howler Monkey, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Red-tailed hawk, Female - Flying
Mutation 1: Retractable fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Crystal hooves - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Expert Navigator

"Speech"

This wasn't like the last time. No, Teal is older now. She's stronger, she's not being told that she needs to stay back. Raiders had come, and Teal could step up. She could try to do something about it, this time. It's exciting, but scary too. What had the other pack brought to their door? Who were they? Her stomach in knots, though she was unwilling to show it.

The girl is quick to enter the throng, though her head spins as she does. Overwhelm hits Teal like a ton of bricks, her gaze wide as she scans the crowd. Heart pounding, it's all she can do to will herself to focus, to find someone, something to grab onto.

Quickly, she sights down the blue man. Here goes nothing, right? Teeth gnashing, Teal comes in for the stranger's heel. An excited growl bubbling in her chest-- she can do this. She can defend her home.

RYE

Teal vs Erathius for dominance (raid)
Round 1/?
Age: over 1
Size: Extra small
Build: Balanced
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter

Oh how the young spried into action. Eraithus was kind of jealous at this point in his life. All hed ever wanted was a family and it felt like that had slipped through his paws. What he didnt expect was for such a tiny girl to approach him. Hell he didnt judge though and he immediately found it best to use this as a teaching opportunity.

Eraithus ears pinned to the back of his head. Bending down on his knees he shot forward head on with Teal. A vigrous growl escaped his throat his jaws opening to aim at Teals right shoulder. Simultaneously his antlers swerved to Teals left side of her head with his movements. Keeping his head slightly tilted down so his bear skull protected his head. Hackles raised, tail level the adrenaline started pulling him in. One goal, some blood to drink.

Eraithus vs Teal for dominance(raid)
Round 1/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Antler chestpiece
Defensive Battle Accessory: Bear skull
Companion 1: Snowy Owl, Female - Battle
Skills: Beginner Intellectual & Expert Fighter
Specialty:

The man lashes out quickly-- she could have expected as much. Teeth make contact with her right foreleg as she jerks backwards, trying to maintain her balance. The tilt of his antlers, and she's not quick enough to avoid them. Feeling them graze the point of her shoulder, a little whimper in the girl's throat. It's the most real fight she's ever been in, and it makes her feel ever-smaller. Heart racing, nails digging hard into the soft earth beneath her paws. It's a fight to stay upright.

Digging in deep, a growl resonating from her throat. Teal won't balk, she won't falter, even if she's scared. Staying low to the ground, trying to use her miniscule size to her advantage, the girl lashes out for his thigh. The tissue would be tender, vascular, and she could reach it without leaving too much exposed. Shoulders hunched, eyes narrowed-- everything ached, and she couldn't give into the fear. Not yet.

TEAL

Teal vs Erathius for dominance (raid)
Round 2/2
Age: over 1
Size: Extra small
Build: Balanced
Skills: Beginner Fighter & Beginner Hunter

Corbie had a tense moment as the two packs initially clashed, but everyone was behaving themselves admirably (though even the young Insomnia wolves were shockingly bloodthirsty) so she relaxed enough to smile at the older alpha's enthusiastic greeting. Medusa rushed gleefully into her, but Corbie sidestepped the Insomnia alpha's charge like she was a bison in a hunt. As she did, Medusa's teeth scraped across her shoulder, drawing lines of blood but not able to clamp on. Corbie huffed out a breath. Sheep? Well, it was only a fair trade, since she was helping her train her wolves. "Only if your wolves win!" she countered, pouncing back towards Medusa to aim to grab Medusa's ankle in her teeth and jerk on it - but not the ankle closest to her, she threw herself under Medusa's chest behind her forelegs to grab at the front ankle furthest from her, hoping that pulling that leg out from under her would topple the bigger alpha.

Corbie vs Medusa for dominance
Round 1/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Medium
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed Leather Boots
Defensive Battle Accessory: Sheepskin Vest
Companion 1: Kinkajou, Female - Battle
Companion 2: Border collie, Male - Battle
*Companion 3: Caucasian shepherd dog, Female - Battle
Skills: Master Hunter & Expert Intellectual
Specialty: Beast Master

"Only if your wolves win!" Medusa's ears perked up, oooh a challenge!? She flew past Corbie, teeth grazing her shoulder as she went by, but Corbie had been able to mostly avoid her. Oops, oh well! She was moving too fast with her forward momentum to be able to scramble to a stop in time, and in all her ungraceful glory she was all flailing legs as Corbie dove in for her ankle. Although she was quick on her feet more often than not, Corbie was able to one up her with her more thought out moves. She felt teeth close in around the ankle opposite of her opponent and her leg was getting dragged out. Uh oh! In a desperate attempt to stay on her feet, or at the very least to get Corbie to let go, Medusa did a few awkward bunny hops, kicking out with her legs to try and shake Corbie off. She could already feel herself going down onto her side as she started to lose her balance and was precariously on her toes. Seeing this, Umbra ran in on Medusa's open side, the phantom cougar racing in until she was up close on Medusa's other side, throwing her paws up and shoving Medusa with running force in an attempt to help the alpha regain her footing...or probably just throw her into Corbie. Either way would work, right? Medusa vs Corbie for Raid - Dominance Round: 2/2 Age: Over 1yr Size: Extra large Build: Light Offensive Battle Accessory: Sharpened claw covers Defensive Battle Accessory: Wolf skeleton Companion 1: Wolverine, Female - Battle Companion 2: Cougar, Female - Battle *Companion 3: Lesser yellow-headed vulture, Male - Battle Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter Specialty: Saboteur

Medusa wobbled alarmingly over Corbie, taking a few bunny hops that had her almost bowling Corbie over entirely, and then a cougar rushed in to shove the bigger wolf back towards Corbie. Corbie yelped, trying to backpeddle before she was crushed, but Tam rushed in with his usual intense quiet, leaping to her back like the collie would have done running along the backs of their flock, then over Medusa in an attempt to land on the cat to knock it backwards. Corbie could barely brace herself before the collie's lighter weight hit her, then Ren's teeth her on her own hind leg dragging her out from under Medusa's chest to safety. Leaping from Ren's back was Ayer the kinkajou, who was looking to land on the back of Medusa's neck to grab her ears and pull on them. Corbie couldn't help laughing incredulously at the absolute chaos as she leaped back into the fray with a bite aimed for the tip of Medusa's tail, seeking to tug on it even as Ayer was trying to tug Medusa's ears.

Corbie vs Medusa for dominance
Round 2/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Medium
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed Leather Boots
Defensive Battle Accessory: Sheepskin Vest
Companion 1: Kinkajou, Female - Battle
Companion 2: Border collie, Male - Battle
*Companion 3: Caucasian shepherd dog, Female - Battle
Skills: Master Hunter & Expert Intellectual
Specialty: Beast Master

Veigar had carefully followed the small group of Insomnia fighters to Avalon's borders. The fact that this was a friendly raid was not lost on him, though he had to continually remind himself - friendly. No maims. No excessive violence. At least he'd try, but he'd react accordingly if an opponent escalated things... Fights were already beginning to break out around him. His head bowed low, he kept his ears perked, trying to keep his bearings on his surroundings. This time he wouldn't jump right into a fight, choosing to hang back, albeit with a clear stance that said he was ready to fight.

Redrum's heart raced as he faced off against his opponent, a damn horse with honey-colored eyes. The ground beneath him trembled with each thunderous hoofbeat, but Redrum merely grinned beneath his skull helm; delighted to finally have a challenger.

The horse’s head swung dangerously close, causing Redrum to dodge and weave, narrowly avoiding the powerful blow of its skull aimed at him. The wind whistled past his long ears as he dodged, his muscles coiling for the next attack preemptively. The Red boy moved to reposition, golden eyed scanning for an opening  – when he felt the rush of air as the horse's hooves lashed out, aiming to deliver a kick.

It was trying to scare him off! Did the beast think he could not handle the fight?! The boy snarled now, his eyes glinting with distaste as he leapt back away from the kicks. Redrum refused to back down, and so with a low growl, he plotted his next move. He knew he couldn't match the horse's raw power head-on, but he possessed a speed and agility that could prove to be his greatest advantage here. With a burst of speed, he darted to the side, trying to avoid any more kicks. Then, in a display of agility, he launched himself at the horse's flank, aiming to deliver a swift and precise bite.

Redrum vs Balian for RAID - Dominance
Round 1/2
Age: Under 1
Size: Extra large
Build: Heavy
Offensive Battle Accessory: Feline claw fittings
Defensive Battle Accessory: Feline mask
Companion 1: Merlin Falcon, Female - Perception
Companion 2: Merlin Falcon, Male - Perception
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Knight

""

There was something about these wolves that was different. They appeared far too eager. Far too...strange. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw the tangle of a fight that the alpha's were in, but he didn't quite get a chance to get a better look at the odd sight because he needed to focus on his own opponent. The boy was smart, at least. He avoided the stallions hooves and his heavy head well enough, and Balian knew he had to be on his own guard once the kid snarled at him. Maybe he didn't have to go so easy on them after all?

The boy was tenacious, he'd give him that. But could he handle this? Balian readjusted himself just before the red boy launched himself forward. Balian had to admit, the kid moved with surprising speed! Before he knew it, Red had managed to land his sought after bite on Balian's right flank, causing the horse to squeal in pain and surprise before instinct drove him forward. He kicked with crystalline hooves as he quickly surged forward with the potential of dragging Rum beneath him should the boy decide to hold on for the (not so fun) ride!

Balian vs Redrum for Raid - dominance
Round: 2/2
Age: over 1yr
Size: Large species
Build: Balanced
Companion 1: Black Howler Monkey, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Red-tailed hawk, Female - Flying
Mutation 1: Retractable fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Crystal hooves - Offensive
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Expert Navigator

"Speech"