The Overseer was giving chase, and as soon as she exited the range of the makeshift stone weapons that littered the ground, it was darting in to deliver a piercing burning scratch- Hopefully, at least. Speed was good, but too fast and it made itself clumsy, what with it still being inexperienced.

Quickly the valkhound made to swat at the lumbering giant that was the Overseer with a burning paw, then it made to dart back again. It seemed darting and weaving would be the best strategy for it.

ROUND 7/?

46%

ATTEMPT: Smolder Scratch
DEFENSE: Many Spikes, Burn-Causing Blood
INJURIES: Badly Bruised, Hurt Tail, Bleeding Feet

@Tectus

The paw came swiftly - too swiftly for the Overseer to react, and fiery pain snapped across her shoulder where the scratch connected. Already halfway through an action, her torso twisted around, claws again curled in so she didn't go skewering her new valkhound, and delivered a quick, fierce blow to their face.

It might keep them from gaining as much distance, or perhaps wind them enough to keep them from casting their next spell. But she continued to chase in the meantime, momentarily slowed by her retaliation

ROUND 7/?

62%

ATTEMPT: punch right in the face
DEFENSE: fucking UNIT, natural defenses
INJURIES: minor burns, scratches, burned scratch

@Oilstone T-One

The attack coming towards it wasn't surprising, it had expected to be retaliated against during this darting that was its preferred tactic. But it had not simply planned to take the attack- No, it intended to weave away from it too.

And it managed such with great success, much to its pleasure. It had not only regained its distance, it had avoided a disorienting blow. Again, the valkhound readied itself for the next dart towards the Overseer.

ROUND 8/?

46%

ATTEMPT: N/A Dodge Interrupt
DEFENSE: Many Spikes, Burn-Causing Blood, Speed
INJURIES: Badly Bruised, Hurt Tail, Bleeding Feet

@Tectus

She thought the blow would connect, but the slippery thing wove right around her hefty punch, darting away again, out of her reach. She took a second, once all four legs were on the ground, to marvel proudly at the oilstone. It was going to make a fine hound.

Their little spar would be over momentarily. One more thing - she crouched into a defensive position, stalking like a wolf, waiting for the oilstone to move. When it did, she'd crack the ground beneath its feet. Nothing major, nothing damaging, but hopefully enough to break its stride and cause it to stumble.

ROUND 8/?

62%

ATTEMPT: as soon as its running, crack the floor, make it stumble
DEFENSE: fucking UNIT, natural defenses
INJURIES: minor burns, scratches, burned scratch

@Oilstone T-One

Long legs were all well and good, until one tripped on a trap. The valkhound did its best to turn it’s clawed paws toward the Overseer, trying to ready some magic. But this time, it felt the magic in its throat, instead.

A tickle of potential, turned into more. The spell came out strong, a blast of heated air towards Tectus.

ROUND 9/9?

35%

ATTEMPT: Defensive Heatwave, Stay Back
DEFENSE: Many Spikes, Burn-Causing Blood, Speed
INJURIES: Badly Bruised, Hurt Tail, Bleeding Feet, Tripped

As soon as she saw the Oilstone preparing another spell from the distance, she sprang forward, intending on swiftly striking it again to stop the spell from happening, force it to get in closer. But the distance between them was farther then she anticipated and before she could properly close the gap, the blast of hot air was slamming into her face.

She grunted and turned her head to the side as it singed her scales from the sheer heat, stepping back to avoid the worst of it. When it was over, perhaps she could have tried again, but instead she stood up tall and calm. "Enough," she rumbled, her tail slamming on the ground behind her with finality.

"Very impressive, Oilstone T-One. With more practice, you will make a fine hound. Your instincts are sharp and your feet are swift." Her eyes glittered with approval. Finally, things felt like they were looking up.

ROUND 9/?

45%

ATTEMPT: interrupt the spell
DEFENSE: fucking UNIT, natural defenses
INJURIES: minor burns, scratches, burned scratch

@Oilstone T-One and tagging for a battle judge!

Character: Oilstone T-One Age: +1 (1 Cycle) Magic Level: +1 (Fledgling, at time of thread start) ROUND 1 Attempt: +8 Penalties: - ROUND 2 Attempt: +16 Penalties: - ROUND 3 Attempt: +10 Penalties: - ROUND 4 Attempt: +3 Penalties: - ROUND 5 Attempt: +14 Penalties: - ROUND 6 Attempt: +19 Penalties: - ROUND 7 Attempt: +9 Penalties: - ROUND 8 Attempt: +18 Penalties: - ROUND 9 Attempt: +17 Penalties: - Total: 116

Character: Tectus Age: +1 (1 Cycle) Magic Level: +1 (Fledgling, at time of thread start) ROUND 1 Attempt: +19 Penalties: - ROUND 2 Attempt: +13 Penalties: - ROUND 3 Attempt: +10 Penalties: - ROUND 4 Attempt: +12 Penalties: - ROUND 5 Attempt: +15 Penalties: - ROUND 6 Attempt: +13 Penalties: - ROUND 7 Attempt: +12 Penalties: - ROUND 8 Attempt: +11 Penalties: - ROUND 9 Attempt: +3 Penalties: - Total: 110

WINNER: Oilstone T-One

@Tectus @Oilstone T-One

Feel free to double-check my math because I do have dyscalculia!! - Dark