Gilgamesh would attempt to give all of his pups equal attention, training, and whatever else they required to grow up strong, smart, and capable. His first target of the day after a short journey to the Battlefield was Korona. The others gathered were being occupied with Calliope as she allowed them to melee with her.

Turning his attention to the very Modesty-esque appearing pup, Gilgamesh turns his gaze upon her, a hardened look only a father could hold. "Beat me and I will grant whatever wish you desire," he states, voice plain, but with a slight teasing note. It wouldn't matter if it was carrying her on his back all day or fetching her food whenever she wanted, he would fulfill her wish if she were able to best him. With no accesorries to adorn or companions to back him up, it would make the fight only marginally fairer.

"speech"

Gilgamesh vs Korona for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Extra large
Build: Balanced
Mutation 1: Crystal spines - Defensive
Mutation 2: Tufted deer fangs - Offensive
Skills: Master Intellectual & Master Fighter
Specialty: Gambler

Korona stood tall, her lithe frame taut with anticipation as her father, Gilgamesh, approached her for a spar. Her fur, a striking blend of midnight black and cosmos themselves, glistened under the sunlight. She met his gaze with her own intense, stormy amber eyes, mirroring the determination and resolve that burned within her.

Gilgamesh's challenge echoed in the clearing, his voice both a command and a promise. The slight teasing note did not go unnoticed by Korona, a small smirk tugging at the corners of her lips. She knew her father's methods well – every lesson was a test of strength, wit, and will.

“You promise, daddy?” She replied, her voice steady, betraying none of the nervous excitement that bubbled within her. Her tailless rump waggled in the air as her forepaws tapped against the ground habitually.

And then, with a swift, calculated move, Korona lowered herself into a defensive stance. Her muscles coiled like springs, ready to unleash their power. She took a deep breath, focusing her mind, letting the world around her fade into the background. The battlefield was their stage, and she was determined to prove herself worthy.

She lunged forward, her movements a blur of speed and precision. Korona aimed low, attempting to unbalance Gilgamesh with a swift strike to his legs, knowing well that brute strength alone wouldn't be enough to best him, especially at her age. Korona felt the strain in her muscles, the burn of exertion, but she pushed through, her resolve unyielding.

Win or lose, she was determined to make her father proud. And if she emerged victorious, she already knew what she would wish for – a chance to train by his side, to learn from him every day, to become as strong and wise as the legendary Gilgamesh himself.

Korona vs Gilgamesh for Spar
Round 1/2
Age: Under 6m
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Mutation 1: Quills (Defensive)
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Intellectual


"Korona Vanity Fallen"

"I am no liar," Gilgamesh responds simply, a satisfied nod of his muzzle toward her. His gaze holds steady on his growing daughter. Already so tall and lithe, matching a similar build to that of her mother. Would Korona be the fighter that Modesty never was?

Swift on her paws, Korona rushes him with those youthful muscles of hers. Muscles that do not have the memory or scars that his own do. Unlike Korona, Gilgamesh had had no teacher to teach him. Everything he knew was self-taught, but that would change with his offspring. If they wished to be skilled, he would see that they could one day best him.

As she nears, Gilgamesh lowers his own center of gravity, gaze tracking that she was moving closer to the ground. Indeed, just like with the boar, Korona was a clever girl. A quick learner indeed, but she would need more than wit to see herself a champion. When she strikes, his own muzzle shoots forward. Aiming to lean over her lowered frame and grab ahold of her scruff so that he can sweep her away so that she may try again.

"speech"

Gilgamesh vs Korona for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Over 1
Size: Extra large
Build: Balanced
Mutation 1: Crystal spines - Defensive
Mutation 2: Tufted deer fangs - Offensive
Skills: Master Intellectual & Master Fighter
Specialty: Gambler

Korona’s ears pinned back as she closed the gap between them. She could feel every pulse of her own heart echoing in her chest, her focus narrowing to the singular goal of outmaneuvering her father. He was formidable – a living legend in her eyes – but this was more than just a spar; it was a chance to show him that she could rise above his expectations. She was determined to carve out her own legacy. Her ego would have nothing less.

As Gilgamesh’s muzzle darted toward her, Korona’s instincts screamed for a change in strategy. She felt the shift in the air as he leaned in, attempting to seize her scruff, but she wasn’t about to let him end this bout so quickly. With a sudden twist, Korona threw her weight sideways, using the momentum of her own lunge to roll out of his grasp. Her movements were sharp and unrefined, but fueled by the drive she possessed to prove herself.

She rebounded from her evasive maneuver, quickly regaining her footing and darting back with renewed vigor. This time, she aimed higher, to his cheek as it was in reach now, trying to force him into an unexpected angle. If she could keep him guessing, maybe she could find the opening she needed. Korona knew she was still young, her muscles not yet tested by the harshness of real battle, but every spar brought her closer to the warrior she envisioned herself becoming. She wouldn't back down, not until she earned her place beside him as an equal.

Korona vs Gilgamesh for Spar
Round 2/2
Age: Under 6m
Size: Dire wolf
Build: Light
Mutation 1: Quills (Defensive)
Skills: Advanced Fighter & Advanced Intellectual
"Korona Vanity Fallen"

And the winner is...

GILGAMESH

KORONA must give up by submitting, fleeing or passing out. Totals: GILGAMESH: Attack Roll: 65 Defense Roll: 86 Agility Roll: 43 Perception Roll: 89 Total: 283 Re-rolling Agility Agility Re-roll: 91 New Total: 331 Attack[65] + 15% Bonus[9.75]: 74.75 Defense[86] + 15% Bonus[12.90]: 98.90 Agility[91] + 0% Bonus[0.00]: 91.00 Perception[89] + 25% Bonus[22.25]: 111.25 Total[375.90] + 25% Bonus[93.97]: 469.88 KORONA: Attack Roll: 44 Defense Roll: 74 Agility Roll: 24 Perception Roll: 81 Total: 223 Attack[44] + 10% Bonus[4.40]: 48.40 Defense[74] + 10% Bonus[7.40]: 81.40 Agility[24] + 5% Bonus[1.20]: 25.20 Perception[81] + 15% Bonus[12.15]: 93.15 Total[248.15] + -15% Bonus[-37.22]: 210.93