I Guess it Rains Down in Africa
Azure
Master Fighter (935)
Master Hunter (555)
Saboteur
Bloodletter
age
6 Years
6 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
1991
1991
player
RelevantKoala
RelevantKoala
08-30-2022, 02:13 AM
Azure had kept a careful eye upon the greyscale woman, eternally suspicious of strangers since the pirate's escalation upon Hanako. The rain was unfortunate, weighing his heavy coat down heavily and dampening any potential of catching the stranger's scent on the wind. He paced and circled, toeing carefully up and down inclines along the near-to-flooding river and hoping the wind might shift and give him a clue, but eventually he was forced to simply approach and risk the confrontation.
He came up on her with confidence, nostrils flaring against the onslaught of rain and managing eventually the hint that he'd sought. Valhalla. Not at all a threat, as far as Azure was concerned. "Greetings. My name is Azure." The alpha offered with a dip of his head, rain pouring down off his nose as he did so. "It's not quite safe to remain here, we might find ourselves in a flood any moment." If Valhalla's king found his wolf drowned and somehow discovered that Azure had been nearby, he'd never hear the end of it from him nor the lamp post who'd birthed him. "Allow me to escort you back to your plains - we could even make it a contest, if you're so inclined." Gesturing with his head south - through the scrub brush and cacti, across the dampened ground, Azure gently encouraged her to accompany him to safety.
Both of Azure's ears have notches and tears.
Az has a scar across his right eye, a mirror image of his natural born marking.
Azure has saber fangs, bone spurs on his elbows and knees, and the paws/forelimbs of a bear.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Azure's companions are a very big bat and a young clouded leopard, unless otherwise stated assume they're not with him.
Azure
Master Fighter (935)
Master Hunter (555)
Saboteur
Bloodletter
age
6 Years
6 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
1991
1991
player
RelevantKoala
RelevantKoala
09-19-2022, 03:02 PM
The woman did not hesitate long, and while Azure would have liked to think it was simply a reflection of his natural-born ability to lead, the unstable ground beneath their paws and the onslaught of rain threatening to wash them away was a much more likely reason. The longer he remained, the heavier his pelt became. Bogged down by wetness that would make a race hard, but more fair as well. Evening the odds, or something along those lines.
To her question he gave a sharp bark of laughter, head shaking. "That would not be a very sporting contest." Azure mused. "Unless you're prepared to climb me, all I'd need to do is stand here for a few more minutes. I was thinking a race - a bit of an adrenaline boost to ease our way out, some fun found in this dreaded swamp." Since when did it rain so heavily in the desert? Lifting his nose against the rain he pointed out toward the plains where he knew this wolf to live. "First one to the plains?"
Azure vs Cassiela for Race
Round 0/?
Age: over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Both of Azure's ears have notches and tears.
Az has a scar across his right eye, a mirror image of his natural born marking.
Azure has saber fangs, bone spurs on his elbows and knees, and the paws/forelimbs of a bear.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Azure's companions are a very big bat and a young clouded leopard, unless otherwise stated assume they're not with him.
Azure
Master Fighter (935)
Master Hunter (555)
Saboteur
Bloodletter
age
6 Years
6 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
1991
1991
player
RelevantKoala
RelevantKoala
10-02-2022, 04:05 PM
It seemed she took well to the idea of the race, and while Azure did not have much experience in the sport... how hard could it be? His mother won races, after all. Was it really so hard to just run somewhere? Cassiela called out the start of their contest and Azure spread his toes, clawing the ground to find purchase to prepare to take off. Once she finished her count down, he sprung. Galloping across the soggy ground, feeling the discomfort of the rain as it poked angrily at his eyes and ears. Soaking his face, his fur, pouring into his open maw. This was a terrible idea. The Warlord had never been quite fast, working more off raw strength then anything close to agility. Azure was forced to squint against the weather, his muzzle wrinkling as he did so, tongue lolling out into a pant as he picked up speed. He was not about to lose to this Valhallan!
Azure vs Cassiela for Race
Round 1/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Both of Azure's ears have notches and tears.
Az has a scar across his right eye, a mirror image of his natural born marking.
Azure has saber fangs, bone spurs on his elbows and knees, and the paws/forelimbs of a bear.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Azure's companions are a very big bat and a young clouded leopard, unless otherwise stated assume they're not with him.
Azure
Master Fighter (935)
Master Hunter (555)
Saboteur
Bloodletter
age
6 Years
6 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
1991
1991
player
RelevantKoala
RelevantKoala
10-02-2022, 10:49 PM
The longer he ran, the heavier his fur seemed to become. Burdened by the rain and wetness and assaulted by the winds, Azure had decided that he was an idiot for suggesting this in the first place. The only bonus seemed to be that his racing companion was enjoying it, as he could hear a near-drowned out distant bout of laughter... immediately followed by a warning. Azure skidded to a quick halt as the ground before him began to fall, planting the paws on his left hard and pushing off of them to redirect his escape sharply to the right.
He managed to avoid the unstable ground entirely, but lost a lot of ground in the race in doing so. Hopefully Cassiela had recovered well from whatever had prompted the warning - though through the unrelenting storm he couldn't spot her at all. The plains were nearer now however, and Azure pushed himself to just keep running. Only a few more minutes before he was free of the misery that was the soaking wet desert river.
Azure vs Cassiela for Race
Round 2/2
Age: over 1 year
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Medium
Skills: Master Fighter & Master Hunter
Both of Azure's ears have notches and tears.
Az has a scar across his right eye, a mirror image of his natural born marking.
Azure has saber fangs, bone spurs on his elbows and knees, and the paws/forelimbs of a bear.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Azure's companions are a very big bat and a young clouded leopard, unless otherwise stated assume they're not with him.
10-06-2022, 09:00 AM
And the winner is...
Cassiela | Azure was left in the dust! Totals: Azure : Speed Roll: 83 Stamina Roll: 88 Balance Roll: 4 Total: 175 Speed[83] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 83.00 Stamina[88] + 10% Bonus[8.80]: 96.80 Balance[4] + 5% Bonus[0.20]: 4.20 Total[184.00] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 184.00 Cassiela: Speed Roll: 96 Stamina Roll: 85 Balance Roll: 12 Total: 193 Speed[96] + 10% Bonus[9.60]: 105.60 Stamina[85] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 85.00 Balance[12] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 12.00 Total[202.60] + 5% Bonus[10.13]: 212.73 |
Azure
Master Fighter (935)
Master Hunter (555)
Saboteur
Bloodletter
age
6 Years
6 Years
gender
Male
Male
gems
1991
1991
player
RelevantKoala
RelevantKoala
11-21-2022, 05:38 PM
Well, Azure couldn't say he didn't expect the loss. Ever since he was a young pup still growing into his mutations he'd been slower than the rest of wolves his age, a downside he'd gladly take again and again in exchange for the strength and width of his paws. He slowed as they reached the 'finish line', tongue lolling out in a pant as he came up upon the winner. "Congratulations." The ghost of a chuckle touched his praise, brought out no doubt by the thrill of the race as well as her own infectious laughter. It was well earned - this wolf was fast.
Thanks typically made him uncomfortable and Azure gave a quick nod of his head to acknowledge her words. "Valhalla is the longest standing pack in the world, now. Always good to ensure friendships with those strong enough to remain." He replied diplomatically. It was easier to blame his good deeds on calculated decision, else wolves might think he was nice or something. Confirming her observation he continued casually, nodding once more. "I do." The words were winded, but his breath was slowly returning to him as he rested. "I'm the alpha of the Armada, to the north." More diplomacy - perhaps if Ardyn found out he'd offered a paw to one of his wolves, he'd be more willing to be friendly the next time they'd meet.
Both of Azure's ears have notches and tears.
Az has a scar across his right eye, a mirror image of his natural born marking.
Azure has saber fangs, bone spurs on his elbows and knees, and the paws/forelimbs of a bear.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Not all of these features are always reflected in his art.
Azure's companions are a very big bat and a young clouded leopard, unless otherwise stated assume they're not with him.