Now that a pride was behind his name, he had a better idea as to how to push forward. A place that he could rest his head and think a little more about the future of the Casales name. From where he stood now he was certain his family would return to this land and grow here, but that it was a matter of getting a foothold first. Jafar was going to stabilize their name and hold it, familiarize himself with the current events and the families entwined into this piece of land. So far, he had a good mental note of the prides and their whereabouts but the big families themselves were still not mapped out.

That was where being a pride would surely help him, as would getting a foot in to the ranked system here. Eventually, he wanted a pride -- but the pride he fancied the most was already taken. A matter of time until he could find out his opponent's weaknesses mentally, emotionally and physically in order to take them down. Until then, he was interested in participating in a good tustle. Calling out to those nearby to see if they might fancy a good fight for who could do it better.

Jafar vs. ???
for friendly spar
o i ii iii

The vastness of Amaryllis surprised the half blind shield. From the rocky valley passage he had crossed when entering the landmass to the sea and cove in which the princess had spoken of. Now there was a desert mixed in within the ever changing countryside. It made him wonder if perhaps he had been mistaken with his belief that this was just another land. Perhaps it was also another world completely. No matter the case he was admit that the foul breath of The Legion would find it’s beauty. It was only a matter of time.

It was this sureness that had drawn him to the sandy dunes in order to train, yet the training he had thought he would be during quickly turned from lone training to following the call of a stranger who offered another form of training. Going to him the older male halted a good twenty to twenty-five feet away.

"Greetings, I am Armando Perceval the fourth. The Known as The Shield upon the Elder’s Council for the Order of the Ancestors. I have come to accept your challenge." As he spoke his ears pinned, and his eyes narrowed. He would lower his head tucking his chin over his throat while aligning his head with his spine and spreading his toes to help balance himself in the desert sands.

"Please beauty before age." He added with a fur of his brow giving the younger lion a view of his fangs as he turned his head to watch his moments on his not blind side.

Armando vs. @Jafar
Friendly Spar
Round 0 / 3

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One thing that he found he enjoyed about this new land was that they were punctual and open to change. It wasn't every day that he heard anyone else calling for a spar in the middle of nowhere so he could appreciate those that offered themselves up to a stranger. Especially on the case that he could easily change it from a friendly spar to a far more aggressive choice. Though, this was one of the best ways to weed out who was capable of being an ally in the months to come. He would need all the help he could get when it came to beginning his ascent.

So with the arrival of a fairly aged elder, Jafar held his posture well and essentially sized himself up. Not in a vain way but as a show of pleasure that someone had come to him instead of backing away. The male introducing himself with a handful of an introduction that left Jafar feeling a little deaf. He didn't know who the Order of the Ancestors were or the Elder's Council or The Shield; but it clearly meant something to him. Jafar Casales, of nobody and nowhere of the Order of Nothing. Though, he refrained from that part as that might come out as far more antagonizing as he intended it to be.

So Jafar simply braced himself as he seemed to be given the go-ahead to take the first move. Opening up with a real surprise as he took a rush forward and attempted to slam his right into the left side of @Armando's chest with the intent to bruise and knock the wind out of him momentarily. This was one of the best moves, typically, when a spar is taking place since you can't really act with the element of surprise. This way Jafar didn't have to lift a leg up and expose any soft tissue underneath.

Jafar vs. Armando
for friendly spar
o i ii iii

Hits:

Rolling 7d20: 14 + 8 + 19 + 16 + 5 + 13 + 2

Dodges:

Rolling 4d20: 2 + 6 + 12 + 1

Perhaps Armando should chop his long winded introductions shorter in this new land. After all he was but one member of the council and the order. The rest had yet to arrive, and The Legion? Well until they made themselves known he probably shouldn’t be gloating about who he was until his allies arrived just incase his enemies had new allies of their own hiding in plain sight within this new country. Though after years of the same speech when giving his name old habits just die hard.

In any case as Jafar gave his name he tucked it away with his mind to recall when needed. At the moment he braced himself for the impending attack as the younger lion rushed forward. Bracing himself Armando slightly spread his hind legs for balance and bent his knees. Feeling the force of the younger male’s body run into his chest the shield was pushed backwards, and where as it did hurt it had t hurt as bad due to him using the soft sand under his paws to absorb some of the impact.

"I like your spirit, but don’t forget to use the battlefield to your advantage." He growled as he shifted lifting his front right paw and attempting to try and throw loss sand into the air around Jafar’s face. He wasn’t aiming to get sand in his face, no he was trying to get sand in the air to make it harder to see. A distraction. At the same time he tried keep his right paw moving forward and aimed to try and smack him upside the head.

Armando vs. @Jafar
Friendly Spar
Round 1 / 3
Hits:

Rolling 5d20: 16 + 9 + 10 + 4 + 5

Dodges:

Rolling 4d20: 3 + 10 + 8 + 20

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The act of a good fight always brought the male to good spirits and he was pleased to have someone who was just as keen to do so as he was. Even if he was trying to give proper lessons in the midst of battle, at least he was right. Using their environment was a big plus and something that Jafar had not forgotten about, but had chosen not to use in his initial attack. As the sand came at him he closed his eyes at the start of the throw so as not to get it in his eyes, but as he opened it was disoriented. Long enough for a paw to come swiping up the side of the head. With a rough growl of frustration and adrenaline, Jafar turned and attempted to throw the left side of his head and upper body at the elder male in an attempt to rattle their balance.

Jafar vs. Armando
for friendly spar
Round 2 / 3

Hits:

Rolling 7d20: 12 + 5 + 7 + 3 + 2 + 6 + 10

Dodges:

Rolling 4d20: 14 + 4 + 13 + 1

A good clean fight is what he enjoyed, but there was no real line between clean and dirty just grey area. Yet out in the real bloodshed on a real battlefield there is nothing to uphold honor in battle. The enemies don’t care about anything other then winning. One doesn’t get to his age by toeing a thin line. Sometimes things that some would believe to be shady have had to be done. Hearing the growl he returned one of his own as he felt Jafar’s body hit his own. Straining his hide legs he attempted to stay balanced but the sand made them give way. Slipping he landed with a small thud his head spinning for a few moments. Letting out a snarl he lowered his head and attempted to run forward aiming to ram his head into the younger lion’s chest.

Armando vs. @Jafar
Friendly Spar
Round 2 / 3
Hits:

Rolling 5d20: 8 + 14 + 12 + 1 + 10

Dodges:

Rolling 4d20: 13 + 20 + 1 + 6

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Amongst lions, fighting was entirely natural and entirely encouraged. His family was made up of mostly warriors, especially for the males but not very common in females. It wasn't frowned upon, exactly, but most of them took up more feminine trades. While the male he fought was certainly no Casales by name or by looks, he could make a good stand-in; a good soldier as long as his credentials panned out.

As the space came between them once more, the other came rushing back at him and forced his head right into the center of Jafar's chest. Moderate sized bruises to form there within the next hour, leaving Jafar to attempt to grab at the @Armando's left ear with his teeth to chomp and tug. While also trying to keep his feet as grounded to the earth as possible so that he didn't get pushed too far back and end up the wrong side up.

Jafar vs. Armando
for friendly spar
Round 3 / 3

Hits:

Rolling 7d20: 11 + 18 + 1 + 5 + 19 + 8 + 16

Dodges:

Rolling 4d20: 5 + 16 + 15 + 2

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 8 + 2 + 14 + 13 + 6

Sparring off with the purple eyed male Armando felt his heart beating faster. The fear of a battle that could end with him losing his life was real, but not at this moment. At most the shield expected some bruising and maybe a headache for a few hours. Which wasn’t to say this spar was a let down. No. He was rather enjoying the fight against Jafar.

With his head down he already felt a small headache from his last attack. Pushing that feeling out of his mind he attempted to push himself forward even with the sand’s low traction being a hindrance. Toes spread to help him try to keep his balance. Feeling a pull on his left ear he let out a small growl followed by a hearty laugh. Clearly the old timer was having a good time.

Armando vs. @Jafar
Friendly Spar
Round 3 / 3
Hits:

Rolling 5d20: 9 + 13 + 19 + 3 + 15

Dodges:

Rolling 4d20: 2 + 15 + 11 + 18

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 17 + 16 + 14 + 8 + 18

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JAFAR VS. ARMANDO FOR DOMINANCE
— RESULTS —

Jafar Hits: 4+1+4 = 9
Jafar Dodges: 1+2+2 = 5

Armando Hits: 1+2+3 = 6
Armando Dodges: 1+2+3 = 6

Jafar Successful Hits: 3
Armando Successful Hits: 1

JAFAR HAS WON THE CHALLENGE FOR DOMINANCE!

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The shuffling of feet and the shake of paws continued for a few more seconds until Jafar threw his head up and away, signaling the finish to the fight. Dominance playing out clearly and further allowing Jafar to know that he was resound in his tactics. Age could potentially have played a part in this but should this @Armando have been a little younger this would've been an entirely even fight. Jafar was in his prime and it would bode well to continue his thorough training during this time. You fought honorably, and for that Jafar could find strength and a bond. One that he did not give so very often but he valued those that saw a fight as means to excel. Armando was worthy of his time and perhaps worth having as an ally, should the time ever come that they would be necessary.

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+5 - Win a spar
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