She wasn’t interested in Barony herself but smiled when and at @Toxin as the girl said she wanted to try for it. As another stepped up to fight Idunn she gave a nod to her. "Good luck to both of you!" She called out encouraging both fighters who were seeking heir. It might seem silly to cheerlead both parties involved but they were all the same pride looking at @Ghyslaine and @Reti ♔ she gave a nod in response to Reti’s greeting. Looking at @Remnant trying to talk to @Amari she silently hoped this cub and her cubs could be friends.

Looking around as it seemed like no one was coming to fight Toxin she got an idea. Turning her head towards her leaders while nudging Amari. "I know she is too young for rank but perhaps Amari could fight the yearling? It would be good practice." She suggested looking back at her child to see if she wanted to try.

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Ghyslaine

@Atalanta is quick to offer to fight with her sister for the ranking, and Ghyslaine's ears prick in interest as her gaze flicks between the two sisters. Young Toxin speaks next, interested in the rank for Barony, and Ghyslaine is half inclined to simply give the rank to her for her ambition -- but then @Reti ♔ arrives, and joins her. She grins to the male, and then to @Idunn as she speaks. "I think Reti is right, lets let you two spar for it, and the winner takes Heiress -- the other, noble?" She offers the females, effectively taking herself out if it- brows rising as @Arjana speaks.

"If you are both up for that, @Amari and @Toxin -- I would enjoy the chance to assess your skills and instincts." She offers warmly, glancing towards Reti and the others, to see what everyone's thoughts were. Inwardly, she is pleased to see Toxin's ambitions, and wonders what else the young lioness will aspire too.

Ghys will still spar if needed, but i figured you guys would be able to spit replies faster without the third person and I don't want to hold anyone up with my hectic week schedules!

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"Bah, two against one, I think that hardly fair. We're evenly matched in size and stature." Atalanta said, giving that nudge back to her sister in a friendly manner with a chuckle. She was finding that she was becoming more open and more herself the more she stayed with her half sister here in Lorien.

A heavily battle-wounded lion shows up then, and immediately her eyes start to rake over his wounds. Taking them in and assessing them before realizing they would need to be treated. "If I may be so bold, after this is all said and done - I would like to request that you allow me to take a look at help treat you wounds sir." She said, dipping her head respectfully to @Reti ♔ as she spoke. She was a medic at heart, and always would be.

Her attention would turn back to @Ghyslaine as she spoke to the pair of them - stating that they would spar for it, and whoever came out on top would get Heiress, and the other one would be named Noble. Seemed like a fair trade to her. Glancing at @Iðunn, she would wait for her sister's agreement before taking a few steps away from her to settle into a defensive posture.

A slight smirk appeared on her muzzle as she readied herself for the fight.

Bring it on, sister.


Atalanta v @Iðunn
For LP Heiress
Round 0/3

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IC: The young lion was busy investigating smol tracks in newly fallen powder snow, and watching little songbirds who make them hop around in the distance - when the call went up for, hair? Curious ears pricked as his little body turned to face in the direction of the call.

Not long after the familiar voice of Ghyslaine went up asking for his Dad to come. Oh? Well if Dad was going to be there then Lyros wanted to see what was going on too!

Small paws carried the boy swiftly (as possible XD ) around snow drifts and down well used small animal trails in the snow - until he popped out between to low hillocks and skidded to a stop at the edge of the gathering.

Slightly widened curious green eyes tried to suck in all the information possible, noticing one of his siblings present and his father speaking to Ghys over to one side. Half trotting closer to some of the nearby gathered lions he 'tried' to use his 'inside den' voice while asking "What's go'n on?"

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She is the first to lunge then, large paws splayed out in a mockery of a bear-hug, poised to envelop and bring down. It is a challenge, though the intention is more spar-like than anything. In the face of her sister and her friends, Idunn is not the snarling beast that she was on the battlefield. She is a happier woman, content to try and topple her sister and smother her with her fluff and muscle.

Her back-paws shuffled to accommodate the shift in weight as she moved, and Idunn wobbled a little on the come-down. Oof, it would suck if Atalanta were to move right as she hit max-crash-potential wouldn't it?

@Atalanta v Iðunn
For LP Heiress
Round 1/3
Hits:

Rolling 7d20: 2 + 19 + 7 + 3 + 10 + 9 + 4

Dodges:

Rolling 3d20: 5 + 19 + 9

Luck:

Rolling 6d20: 4 + 10 + 8 + 3 + 13 + 16

Her invitation to Iðunn would allow her sister to make the first move. Unbeknownst to her sister, Atalanta had been watching her sister's movements more closely than before as they prepared to duke it out. As such, the wheaten lioness would move in enough of a way to the right as her sister came rushing towards her.

Instead of wrapping around her, Iðunn's paws would then slide against her left side rather than wrapping around her in a bear hug. Aiming to whip around to face her sister, Atalanta would aim to rush towards her sister. Head lowered, she would attempt to headbutt the other colossal lioness in the shoulder. She didn't want to actually hurt her sister, and as such her movements were calculated and careful as to not throw her whole weight behind her movements.


Atalanta vs. @Iðunn
For LP Heiress
Round 1 / 3
Hits:

Rolling 6d20: 20 + 16 + 13 + 19 + 5 + 7

Dodges:

Rolling 2d20: 10 + 18

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 17 + 20 + 11 + 2 + 13

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Remnant observed as more lions arrived and @Iðunn and @Atalanta began to square off. She didnt really understand what was going on, something about ranks? @Reti ♔ came over and licked her head affectionately before going to sit by @Ghyslaine. Remnant was distracted from her attempted conversation with @Amari as she instead eyed her father's uneasy gait and how he sat gingerly, his injuries still bothering him. @Lyros joined them and Remnant shrugged at her brother's question. "Something about ranks, I think they might be fighting?" She said, not really in answer to him but as she spoke, she was proven correct. She watched with wide eyes as the two sisters fought, not with the fury and fierceness she'd seen at the Summit challenge but with respect that she would almost call tenderness. She was fascinated watching them. It was beautiful, like a dance.

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Her eyes fell upon Arjana, who was offering a cub to fight Toxin. The child was quiet, and then Toxin spoke up once again. “I don’t mean this in a rude way, but I do not want to fight someone younger than me,” she explained to the older adults. She honestly didn’t understand how that would prove her prowess, to spar someone who was younger and most likely less experienced.

If she wanted to climb the ranks, to prove herself worthy, she needed a worthy opponent. Besides, why would she ever have to attack a child in the future? If war or conflict came along in the future, she was most likely going to have to fight lions who were much older and wiser than her. Or, at least someone the same age as her.

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I've sworn thee fair & thought thee bright

The chuffs came first, then the sounds got louder. Merrill kept quiet as they approached, watching every pride mate that had heeded the first call. Challenges for leadership ranks? Interesting. One fight seemed to be happening for the role of heir/heiress. Aiming high; a good thing for the pride’s future. Still, not a role they desired for themself. Supporting the leaders was preferable to making decisions for the pride as a whole.

As this realization sank in for them, Merrill’s pointed ears swiveled toward the next speaker. A lioness, very young, was asking for a different opponent. Someone older. "You seem to know what you want. And the exact terms under which you wish to get it. Your request seems fair.“ They moved closer, stance still relaxed. "I challenge you for position as barony. Our sovereigns can award ranks however they wish based on the outcome.“ They nodded to @Ghyslaine and @Reti ♔ each in turn, then looked back to Toxin. Was this specific rank where Merrill needed to be? Maybe not, but that wasn’t their call to make. Instead, they had returned that decision to the sovereigns. All Merrill had to do was fight. "We may both come out of this with more to show than scars. Good luck.“

Black eyes shone with energy as their chin dropped slightly, aiding their full mane in protecting their throat. This was a spar, just a few rounds, but the first they had taken part in since joining the Plains. Your first spar is for a rank? And you say your opponent is aiming high?? Merrill ignored their own doubts. They had claimed the challenge and would see it through.

Merrill vs. @Toxin
Challenge for Barony
Rounds: 0/3

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Idunn let out a little oof as Atalanta's forehead connected, and she stumbled portside as her weight and her legs attempted to right the other. Ivory flashed in a crooked grin as Idunn took the moment to huff in annoyance. You're supposed to be easy! She pouted in mock-outrage, stand and be pummeled!

Perching herself on her hindlegs, the giantess swung out her arms again (this in a more grounded attempt), aiming for her sister's head and neck in an attempt to push her down into the cold dirt. Take that, little sister!

@Atalanta v Iðunn
For LP Heiress
Round 2/3
Hits:

Rolling 7d20: 5 + 15 + 18 + 12 + 9 + 11 + 6

Dodges:

Rolling 3d20: 20 + 4 + 6

Luck:

Rolling 6d20: 16 + 3 + 7 + 1 + 10 + 13