After several run-ins with predators Mæva was interested in upping her fighting skills. The Estuary they were staying in was rich in prey, water, and temperate winter weather. It was likely to be a hot spot for hungry predators if they knew where to find it and she wanted to help her dad defend their share of the Estuary.

In order to do that though she needed a training partner. Her thoughts immediately went to the dire boys she'd sparred during the blizzard. They were fearsome and equipped with amazing mutations. If she could win a fight against one of them she'd be well on her way to being a good warrior. Mæva packed up some snacks and set out with her companion to the Weeping Woods. She'd let her dad know ahead of time and promised to be careful. No more falling on lions!

When she arrived she took a drink from the cool waters and rested for a moment before scouting the border of the pack. She caught the familiar scent of the border, tracing it back to their father. Yes, this had to be the right place. Tipping back her head she called for Mortis.

Mortis all but wiggled with excitement, at hearing the call near the pack borders for him who came to the borders in search of the young boy? Mæva, it seemed. Curious to know what new adventure she had planned for them, the young winged boy took off through the long grass at a run.

He navigated around the communal area, skirting far from Io’s garden, and found himself at the border in no time. She was just on the other side, waiting in the weeping woods for him. He jumped over the sent border, as through it was a physical thing, rather than just an aroma in the earth, and pranced towards the other girl. “Mæva! You found the Armada alright then” he said with a pleased grin. “What’s the plan for today?” because just like that, he wanted to be a part of whatever she was planning.

Mæva did a few light stretches while she waited but it didn't take long at all for Mortis to arrive. Tail wagging lightly she grinned at seeing him. She nodded. "Yup! I passed by here when I went to visit the falls and recognized your dad's scent. I was wondering if you'd like to spar? I thought this would be easier than having to go all the way to the battlefield." Not, to mention less dangerous. So far the south didn't seem to be getting hit as hard as the more northern regions, including the battlefield. As fun as their three-way spar had been she didn't want to risk getting caught in another blizzard, at least not til she was a little bit older. Mæva set her defenses and grinned at Mortis, curious if he'd be up for a fight.

Mortis Fatalis

He leaned forward and nuzzled his smaller friend over one ear, as affectionate with her as he was with his siblings. He definitely considered the girl his friend, especially after she had gone out of her way to seek him out! He leaned back, listening to her words. ”You met my Dad?” he asked, curious. He had mentioned her to Sirius of course, he had caught her scent on both the boys coats.

When Mæva set her defenses, he realised she meant to fight right now “Oh1” said, his tail wagging with excitement. He gave her some space, and set his own, “This is a better spot” he agreed, the walk to the battlefield was a long one. Especially through the snow.

Assuming she was ready, having set her defenses, the boy launched himself forward, spreading out his wings wide as he aimed to collide his shoulder to the smaller girls chest.

"Speech"

Mortis Fatalis vs Mæva for spar
Round 1/?
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Front leg bracers with knife
Defensive Battle Accessory: Back leg bracers
Companion 1: Snow leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Kea, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Feline claws - Offensive
Mutation 3: Wings - Offensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Hunter
Specialty: N/A

Mæva briefly returned nuzzle, grinning at the gesture. Had she made her first friend in this new land already? She grinned eagerly. "I did! We hunted a bison together! I can tell you all about it after we fight if you want." That would be the best time to rest and the exercise would help warm them up a bit.

Mortis spread his wings out wide and charged. Mæva did the same, launching herself straight for the larger boy, but slipping off slightly to her right, seeking to slam her chest into his left shoulder without realizing he was trying to slam his shoulder into her chest. Mortis successfully slammed his shoulder into her chest just as she launched her head down to try and catch the top of his shoulder in her jaws. At the same time she attempted to wrap her forelegs around his left elbow to help stop herself from reeling back from the blow.


Mæva Adravendi vs Mortis for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Under 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Medium
Battle Companion - Caracal
Skills: Intermediate Hunter & Beginner Fighter
Specialty: N/A

Mortis Fatalis

He was interested to hear about her hunt with his father. He knew his dad went to the Prairie a lot, and had even brought him and Azure along on occasion. She was right that it could wait until after the fight, and said nothing more on it.

The two wolves collided together in battle, and even mortis felt the jolt of the impact. His wings tipped slightly to aid his balance, and her teeth caught the top of his shoulder. Luckily the boy managed to keep his balance, even when she wrapped a foreleg around his elbow and used him for balance.

Wincing at the teeth in his shoulder, the boy snaked his head forward, aiming to get his own teeth around the back of her head between her ears. He let his left elbow give, putting his weight into his back legs, and hoping to catch her off balance, when he brought the same leg around to shove against her chest.

"Speech"

Mortis Fatalis vs Mæva for spar
Round 2/2
Age: under 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Offensive Battle Accessory: Front leg bracers with knife
Defensive Battle Accessory: Back leg bracers
Companion 1: Snow leopard, Male - Battle
Companion 2: Kea, Female - Battle
Mutation 1: Saber fangs - Offensive
Mutation 2: Feline claws - Offensive
Mutation 3: Wings - Offensive
Skills: Expert Fighter & Advanced Hunter
Specialty: N/A

With her focus on her attack Mæva was vulnerable. She had no idea what Mortis' head was doing until his fangs wrapped around the back of her neck right behind her ears. She felt a chill creep down her neck at the feeling of his crazy fangs. Mæva moved to grip harder with her fangs and also with her legs but when Mortis tipped back on his hind legs and shoved against her chest she tipped over onto her back. Instinctively she kicked out with her hind legs, seeking to strike his right leg and make cause him to stumble, giving her time to get back on all four feet and continue the fight.


Mæva Adravendi vs Mortis for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Under 1 Year
Size: Large
Build: Medium
Battle Companion - Caracal
Skills: Intermediate Hunter & Beginner Fighter
Specialty: N/A

And the winner is...

MORTIS

MAEVA must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: Mortis: 291.59 Rolls: 40 77 70 51 Adjusted Rolls: 72 84.7 70 51 Maeva: 191.76 Rolls: 87 77 22 14 Adjusted Rolls: 108.75 80.85 22 14

- nyx

Things weren't going her way and as the fight continued she grew more nervous about his teeth at the back of her neck. Realizing he was just simply more skilled than her she decided to admit defeat. "Ok, ok, I give. You got me!" She squirmed loose and shook herself out before turning to him with a sigh. "You guys are really good at fighting. I can only hope to be as good as you some day." She sat down, rolling her shoulders to loosen up a bit more. In truth she saw herself primarily as a hunter. She only wanted to learn to fight to help protect her family.