#mraganam

@mraganam vs. @wanderingmercenary Coin Toss:Kai strikes first

“We begin the Claws division of the day with our lycanthropic finale! Again, Sir Suede takes the arena, transforming into his massive, red, beast form. And Lady Kai has changed into her white wolf self.”

“Wolfssenger! That’s what I was trying to say yesterday. Sorry about that, by the way.”

“Maybe we’ll who our best Lone Wolf shall be today!”

KAI: 12 strike v. 17 defense

SUEDE: 15 strike v. 16 defense (Chrysanthemum)

KAI: 11 strike v. 11 defense

The wolves clash together, claws locked, and growl at one another. It is a gesture of excitement and might, though lacks a territorial aggression.

SUEDE: 19 strike v. 13 defense

Suede swipes one of his massive paws in a wipe sweep. He catches Kai’s flank, scoring a hit. But, luckily, Kai stays in her wolf form.

KAI: 16 strike v. 2 defense

Kai returns the favor, kicking her back legs into Suede and knocking him back with a solid score. Suede stays in his beast form.

SUEDE: 6 strike v. 15 defense

“Did you see those strikes? Sir Suede certainly has the longer reach in front, but Kai is quicker, and she got him faster than he could dodge!”

“Both of them had a moment where it looked like they’d lose their beast forms, but they’ve managed to hold strong. It seems we may be in for a close, but exciting finish.”

KAI: 14 strike v. 18 defense

SUEDE: 11 strike v. 17 defense

KAI: 3 strike v. 13 defense

SUEDE: 15 strike v. 15 defense

The match is almost over, and again, the wolves clash with gnarled teeth and locked claws. The match is about to be a tie, until--

SUEDE PEONY BONUS: 14 strike v. 5 defense

At the last moment, Suede pulls inspiration from the pin he was given as a favor, and he makes one last swipe to strike Kai for the winning point!

“What tension! I didn’t know if we’d have a decisive winner or not in this match! Well done, Sir Suede, you are continuing to represent the wolfskin people with pride! We’ll see you in the semi-finals.”

“Better luck next time, Kai. At least there’s still the dance to look forward to!”

      ❝ Are you Suede? I-I’m Olivia...! I know you’re newly summoned, s-so...don’t hesitate to let me know i-if you need to be shown around or anything. I’d like to help if I can! ❞

        “ i’m not very fond of such violence, but i suppose i should thank you. ” laslow winces sharp, his legs stretched out before him as he watches suede gather himself. the enemy soldiers that had ambushed the nohrian army lay dead, though only some of them were slain by the silver blade in his hands. what kind of dancer twisted their ankle while battling?

     at least suede had been there to assist him.

Well this was quite the predicament she found herself in. She had gotten lost in the winding streets of Cyrkensia, and was now trapped between a massive man and an alleyway wall. She was afraid of what might happen, she was just a lonely dark mage, and in these close quarters, no matter what she did would lead into a rough spot.

❮ ❄ ❯ FELICIA knew that Keaton had a pack of garous back of garou mountain, but the maid never knew one of them would join. She wasn’t against it, so long as he didn’t share a love for bugs and dirt like his leader. Walking up to Suede shyly, Felicia offered the male a timid smile.

@rebcrnfate vs. @mraganam Coin Toss: Dwyer strikes first

“Our Lone Wolf and our Dragon, both from the same outrealm, here to compete for the finals. The stakes are high, and their heights are higher as our competitors transform. I must say, I am still very impressed with Sir Suede’s coat. I’ve never seen any Taguel with fur that vibrant before.”

“Other than Panne and her son, I’ve never see any Taguel period. I’m not convinced we’re really in a position to make that comparison.”

DWYER: 14 strike v. 4 defense

Suede stays in beast form

SUEDE: 9 strike v. 2 defense

Dwyer gets hit by a powerful swipe of Suede’s claws, being knocked onto his side. Dwyer manages to get up just in time to attempt his own follow-up attack, staying in dragon form--

DWYER: 7 strike v. 12 defense

SUEDE: 8 strike v. 15 defense

DWYER: 13 strike v. 2 defense

Suede stays in beast form

SUEDE: 9 strike v. 12 defense

“Sir Suede has been holding his own, but Sir Dwyer’s long tail seems to be a problem for our wolfish warrior. Will he keep his lead?”

“I could be mistaken, but Suede’s beast form looks to have more power in terms of pure, physical strength. That won’t help him much if he can’t get within a range to use it properly.”

DWYER: 17 strike v. 14 defense

Dwyer rears up and slams his front legs down onto Suede’s shoulders, pinning the wolfssegner beneath him. Dwyer lets out a roar, and Suede knows there is only one way to get out of this. He transforms back into his human form and rolls to the side.

SUEDE: 5 strike v. 17 defense

DWYER: 5 strike v. 19 defense

SUEDE: 8 strike v. 10 defense

SUEDE PEONY BONUS: 19 strike v. 3 defense

Despite being in his human form, Suede catches Dwyer’s ankle into an under-arm hold. He pulls roughly, effectively sweeping the dragon’s feet out from under him. 

“Well, sir Suede book-ended his fight with two good strikes. It is a shame that he didn’t get any in between.”

“It can be useful to conserve your energy for certain points in a fight, particularly to deliver a finishing blow... Unfortunately, that’s a better strategy on an actual battlefield, than a duel.”