Alaric had been here before. His orange gaze flickered from the fallen skeletal remains of the dead to the open vastness of the battlefield itself. This time he had a new companion behind his pack. A black cane corso with red eyes. Maul was his name. Alaric motioned Maul to follow him through the battlefield until the reached a clearing with a little less bones. Alaric raised his head to the sky and released a summoning howl. A good old fashioned spar. Once the call was completed, he would wait patiently to see who arrived.

Come down, come down sweet reverence

Being a pack wolf generated emotions Jynn hadn't had to contend with before. Namely a sudden need to be not only useful but proficient. She'd never cared what anyone thought of her or her skills but now she could feel the eye of the higher ranked on her back, watching, making sure she was worthy of her rank. Jynn couldn't help but wonder if she was. Part of her new rank as Taicho would be to train her alpha's pups in the art of battle. In order to do that she needed to refresh her skills. She'd spent most of her time wandering and avoiding conflict. It was time to train.

Jynn headed to the Boneyard in search of an opponent. Shortly upon her arrival she heard a call from another wolf seeking out a fight. Perfect timing! She altered her course to arrive before a pale-pelted and heavily built man. Jynn dipped her head in greeting. "I will take you up on this challenge." She set her defenses, in particular making sure to pin her ears to her head and tuck her tail underneath her body.

Alaric watched the horizon for signs of life when a sudden reddish pelt came into view. At first, he mistook them for a fox. Then they got closer and he could tell that this was no fox he'd ever seen before. He stared at them for a moment, a low hum leaving his lips. "Are you a wolf?" He asked casually, trying to see if his intuition was right. He looked over to Maul and nodded at him. "Maul will stay out of this. A friendly fight. Nothing too serious." He told the challenger. Maul walked off a few feet and sat down, his eyes staring at the pair.

Alaric checked his defenses. His stance widened for extra balance, his tail raise even with his spine for better balance too. His ears folded to protect them from injury. He tucked his chin to protect his vitals. "Ready?" He asked, giving his opponent time to answer.

Then, Alaric spring forwards. He quickly closed the gap between them and lowered his head. He was aiming for the chest, attempting to knock his opponent back and onto their back. He was hoping his weight and momentum would aid in this and his force would do the trick.

Alaric vs Jynn for spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: Cane Corso, Male - Battle
Skills: Expert Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty: none

Come down, come down sweet reverence

Are you a wolf?

Jynn grinned, all to familiar with the question. "I'm a maned wolf, but no I'm not what one would consider a true wolf. I'm my own unique kind." At least as far as she was aware. There were many species of canines but she'd never met another species that fell in line with the maned wolves. The man stated that his companion would stay out of the fight and she nodded, leaving hers out as well. They were far enough back it didn't particularly matter either way.

"Ready?"

Jynn gave a short, sharp nod, making sure to tuck her chin, her shoulders rolling forward as her hackles raised. He was stronger than her so she'd need to make use of her speed. The man charged straight for her. Not as adept at head-on confrontation Jynn bounded forward and off to her left, dodging the man's charge as her long neck uncoiled, her teeth launching for his right side, just where the back of his right arm connected with his body. She sought to nip him, a glancing blow with no grab. It wasn't worth the risk at being unable to bound swiftly away.


Jynn vs Alaric for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed forearm bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked helmet
Companion 1: Ethiopian wolf, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Jaguar, Female - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Jaguar, Male - Battle
Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter
Specialty: Weaponsmaster

So that's what the stranger was. A maned wolf. "Alright. That's nice to know." Alaric would mutter outloud as his attack seemed to miss. His head made contact with the air, not the body, and she has veered to the left. Instead, she was aiming for the area behind his arm. Jynn's nip was successful and he felt the small pain of the nip on his skin. Only, there was no hard grasp. Alaric would twist his own body so that he was now facing her once more. His black maws splayed open and he sought the side of the female's neck. He attempted to latch on with a firm grip but not one that would draw blood. This was a good clean fight after all.

Alaric vs Jynn for spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1 year
Size: Large
Build: Heavy
Companion 1: Cane Corso, Male - Battle
Skills: Expert Fighter & Beginner Hunter
Specialty: None

Come down, come down sweet reverence

Jynn's fangs hit their mark, nipping flesh and scoring a point. She swiftly twisted around to face the man once more and once again he charged. Once again she tried to leap to her left but this time she was not as successful for the man's fangs latched onto her mane, down near her shoulders. Thankfully she had a long neck that she still had most use of. Twisting her head in toward the man her own fangs sought to grab onto the inside of his right foreleg, just above the elbow joint. She kicked off hard with her hind legs, hoping to force the limb to bend and unbalance the man.


Jynn vs Alaric for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Large
Build: Light
Offensive Battle Accessory: Bladed forearm bracers
Defensive Battle Accessory: Spiked helmet
Companion 1: Ethiopian wolf, Male - Battle - Boosted
Companion 2: Jaguar, Female - Battle - Boosted
*Companion 3: Jaguar, Male - Battle
Skills: Master Navigator & Master Fighter
Specialty: Weaponsmaster

And the winner is... ALARIC

ALARIC

JYNN must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: ALARIC: Attack Roll: 68 Defense Roll: 48 Agility Roll: 25 Perception Roll: 70 Total: 211 Attack[68] + 10% Bonus[6.80]: 74.80 Defense[48] + 10% Bonus[4.80]: 52.80 Agility[25] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 25.00 Perception[70] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 70.00 Total[222.60] + 20% Bonus[44.52]: 267.12 JYNN: Attack Roll: 11 Defense Roll: 12 Agility Roll: 54 Perception Roll: 17 Total: 94 Attack[11] + 80% Bonus[8.80]: 19.80 Defense[12] + 15% Bonus[1.80]: 13.80 Agility[54] + 30% Bonus[16.20]: 70.20 Perception[17] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 17.00 Total[120.80] + 25% Bonus[30.20]: 151.00