Now that he was in charge of the Armada, it was clear that the new Warlord was going to need to keep fighting-fit to retain all he had gained. He knew beyond a doubt that he hadn’t seen the last of Kyanite.

So while it had been a long while since he last spent time in the Battlefield, it was a good place to hone one’s skills. He made his way onto the barren field, catching the scent of old blood and worn soil. Nothing grew easily in this grim place, even before wolves had taken to using it for grim sport.

He set his stance, and looked up at the late morning sky, before opening his muzzle and letting out a call. Summoning any who might wish to test themselves against him.

"Basilisk Fatalis"

Wylan couldn’t help him process what had happened with Crux, and Charlie wasn’t sure of anything outside of getting to talk with his brother again. But his nephew had lifted his spirits… hard to stay sad with such an uplifting kid. And Wylan had tried so hard to make him happy that Charlie soon found himself smiling through his tears. He was a good kid, and as Charlie spent the rest of the night in the den he felt sure that Basilisk was too. Bas wasn’t his father, he wasn’t Azure, and what had happened between him and Kite was a reaction to the savagery of her own attacks. Crux had ignored Bas’ blood… but he was family too. And the sins of the father did not pass on to the son.

Charlie had been out of the Armada, seeking to work on his skills. He had lost in the raid against the Valta woman and while he wanted to believe she was simply stronger, it wasn’t an excuse to slack on his own fighting. Especially if… His thoughts trailed to Kite. She was so angry… if she was willing to attack Basilisk, had she decided all of the Armada was against her? What had happened to his sister? Wandering through the battlefield with his mind full, Charlie heard the call of none other than the Warlord himself. He set off for his nephew at once.

If Basilisk really was the monster Kite and Crux believed him to be, then he would “accidentally” hurt him too. But Charlie didn’t think that would happen at all. He trusted his nephew to be his own wolf, and as he came to stand roughly six feet away from the larger male. He had always considered himself large, but Bas was taller still by a whole two feet. Charlie gave him a nod, a rumble leaving his lips. “Warlord,” There was respect in his tone and certainty in his blue gaze as he set his defenses.

“I’ll be your opponent. Would you like the first move, or would you prefer that I take it?” He was ready.

"Speech," 'Thought.'

The wolf that answered his call was entirely unexpected. He had anticipated a stranger, so the appearance of family caught him by surprise. He kept it from his expression as he dipped his head in acknowledgment to Charlie. Warlord. The easy acceptance of the title was appreciated, and he did not forget the support his Uncle had shown him.

“I’ll begin” He decided, taking the choice Charlie offered to him. He was a leader now, and he needed the habits of one to become second nature to him. He stepped forward, setting his defences before charging at Charlie. Mindful as he did so that the tawny wolf was - like everyone in his life - smaller than him.
He aimed to lock his shoulders with that of his Uncle, and bring the combat into close quarters.

Basilisk vs Charlton for Spar
Round 1/?
Age: Over 1
Size: Paleo species
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Shoulder Spurs
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather Faux Wings
Companion 1: Peregrine Falcon, Female - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Miniature reindeer, Male - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Wyrm, Female, 50", Boosted
Mutation 1: Bone spurs - Defensive
Mutation 2: Elongated fangs - Offensive
Mutation 3: Lizard eyes- Perception
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter

"Basilisk Fatalis"

Basilisk would begin. Charlie kept himself ready, his defenses set and gaze focused on his opponent. As his opponent charged forward, the wolf felt his hackles raise. Just like facing any other opponent, the tawny wolf wasn’t going to back down! He met the charge with his own, tossing his shoulder forward as Bas did. Their bodies connected with force, no doubt the sort that would leave some bruising. Heavens above though, Basilisk towered over him! It was one thing to look at his nephew from afar but truly Basilisk was humongous… a tower above even the dire wolves of Ardent. His claws dug into the soil for traction as Charlie pushed against the ground and pushed into his nephew, not willing to give an inch as he tossed her head up to grab at the flesh just above Basilisk’s belly. He was aiming to bite onto the flesh, a pinch in the hopes that it might be enough to distract Bas from whatever attack he was going for. But how well trained was his nephew in resisting acute pain to follow through with his own attacks?


Charlton vs Basilisk for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over one year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked leather brace
Companion 1: Great grey shrike, Female - Perception
Companion 2: Fisher, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Sabre fangs - Offensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Intellectual
Specialty:

"Speech," 'Thought.'

Despite their differences in size, Charlton held his own against his weight. The tawny wolf was stockier than he was and that extra bulk was clearly an assist in a shoving match. Bas grunted as he put his shoulder into it, leaning heavily into the younger wolf.

Charlie went for an attack, he saw the moment he lashed forward with his fangs, going for the softer flesh below his neck. With his head lowered, Basilisk took the opportunity to attempt an attack against Charlie’s scruff. With the intention of this spar ending without any serious injuries, he knew controlling the other wolf's scruff would go a long way to ending things. With that in mind, he let Charlie take the bite against his skin.


Basilisk vs Charlton for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Paleo species
Build: Balanced
Offensive Battle Accessory: Shoulder Spurs
Defensive Battle Accessory: Leather Faux Wings
Companion 1: Peregrine Falcon, Female - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Miniature reindeer, Male - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Wyrm, Female, 50", Boosted
Mutation 1: Bone spurs - Defensive
Mutation 2: Elongated fangs - Offensive
Mutation 3: Lizard eyes- Perception
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Specialty: Bloodletter

"Basilisk Fatalis"

Bas allowed him his bite, but it was a small victory. Neither Armada wolf wanted to cause serious harm to the other, and Basilisk even seemed to be wanting to end this spar sooner rather than later. Once Charlie got his hold, he pulled down slightly. It would not be enough to rip through the flesh but it would continue to pinch and cause discomfort. Bas had other ideas though, using his superior size to get ahold of Charlie’s scruff. In response to the grab Charlie dropped his body lower to the ground in an attempt to get away from Bas’ fangs. He wouldn’t be able to pull away completely, but he hoped it might add to his own pinch and end this. Either way, one of them was about to give in to the other. But which male would give first?

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Charlton vs Basilisk for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over one year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Heavy
Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked leather brace
Companion 1: Great grey shrike, Female - Perception
Companion 2: Fisher, Male - Battle
Mutation 1: Sabre fangs - Offensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Intellectual
Specialty:

"Speech," 'Thought.'

And the winner is...

BASILISK

CHARLTON must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: BASILISK: Attack Roll: 30 Defense Roll: 50 Agility Roll: 84 Perception Roll: 100 Total: 264 Attack[30] + 120% Bonus[36.00]: 66.00 Defense[50] + 20% Bonus[10.00]: 60.00 Agility[84] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 84.00 Perception[100 Critical observation!] + 10% Bonus[10.00]: 110.00 Total[320.00] + 40% Bonus[128.00]: 448.00 CHARLTON: Attack Roll: 72 Defense Roll: 79 Agility Roll: 62 Perception Roll: 44 Total: 257 Attack[72] + 30% Bonus[21.60]: 93.60 Defense[79] + 15% Bonus[11.85]: 90.85 Agility[62] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 62.00 Perception[44] + 25% Bonus[11.00]: 55.00 Total[301.45] + 20% Bonus[60.29]: 361.74