Her paws scrape against the rough ground as she once again makes a familiar descent. Her body are sore from the constant strain of battle, but she does not slow. She cannot afford to. This is how she sharpens her strength for Vellen. Each fight is a test, a way to push herself to her limits. The jagged ledges rise around her as she makes her way deeper into the arena, but she feels no fear.

Only purpose.

As she steps into the center, the weight of the place settles over her. Her claws dig into the ground as she waits, her breath steady. She calls and knows someone will come. They always do, as she learned. And when they do, she will meet them with all the strength she has honed.

Solanine vs ???
For Dominance
0 of III

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She had healed up from both the fight for freedom and weeks of other hardships. And right after she felt like new, it was time for getting up and back into the swing of things. Being her first wish to fight and train. To gain her strength back, and there was no better place to do so than in the Pit. A place well done for that and many other activities surrounding the violence and combat. As she arrived she spotted a woman, whom she didn't know. The red sigrun stoped head on from the other woman who was seeking for a fight. And she was happy to oblige. "I am game, show me what you got." She said firmly. Zahra vs @Solanine for dominance 0 of 3

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Her eyes narrowed, catching the woman’s words with a steady gaze. She didn’t hesitate. Action, not words, was the language she spoke. Her purpose was clear—to sharpen herself, to prove her strength. The red woman had offered a challenge, and for that, Solanine would oblige. Vellen demanded nothing less than perfection, and here, she would come closer to achieving it.

With a focused breath, she moved, muscles rippling beneath her pelt as she closed the distance between them. Her steps were deliberate, fluid, each one carrying her closer to the test of strength she craved. She aimed her first strike low, claws slicing through the air in a calculated attempt to disrupt the woman’s footing. There was no rush, no reckless energy—only precision.

Solanine vs @Zahra
For Dominance
I of III
Hits:

Rolling 6d20: 19 + 15 + 16 + 4 + 3 + 13

Dodges:

Rolling 5d20: 4 + 12 + 5 + 6 + 3

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 3 + 14 + 20 + 17 + 5

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Zahra prepared herself, setting her paws firmly spread for better balance and having them ready. Her ears pinned and her tail stood down to avoid having it become an easy target. Finally the fellow Sigrun(Though she doesn't know that) went to her, swiftly closing the distance between the two, her claws slicing through the space between them were aimed to her paws, threatening with removing her balance, quickly Zahra aimed to plant her paws firmer into the dusty soil, taking in the full force of her opponents raking claws, leaving read traces of blood behind them. This had made her step back a bit. Quickly, also taking her time to be precise, she aimed to latch her jaws into the offending limb, hopping to get a firm hold on the woman's wrist. Not seeking real damage, simply a solid grip. Hopping to be her who took away her balance. Zahra vs @Solanine for dominance 1 of 3 Hits: Rolling 8d20: 13 + 5 + 12 + 14 + 9 + 10 + 1 + 18 Dodges: Rolling 5d20: 8 + 5 + 13 + 17 + 4 Luck: Rolling 5d20: 16 + 17 + 13 + 2 + 10 50% chance of using the shadows to your advantage in a fight (+1 to dodge rolls for next round, once per thread): Rolling assassinshadow 1d30: 27 You have used the shadows to your advantage! (+1 to dodge rolls for the next round

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Her eyes gleamed as her claws raked across Zahra’s paws, the red streaks of blood left behind barely registering in her mind. It wasn’t enough—there was always more to push, more to prove. As the woman steadied herself, Solanine saw the brief hesitation and seized upon it.

Zahra’s jaws came toward her wrist, aiming for a grip, but Solanine was already moving. She twisted sharply, attempting to yank her limb free before the woman’s teeth could fully clamp down. At the same time, she aimed a forceful strike with her opposite paw, claws extended and ready to rake across the other's exposed shoulder.

Solanine vs @Zahra
For Dominance
II of III
Hits:

Rolling 6d20: 7 + 13 + 15 + 4 + 6 + 1

Dodges:

Rolling 5d20: 12 + 18 + 17 + 1 + 16

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 19 + 4 + 11 + 2 + 6

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Teeth missed their target for a few hairs, feeling only grazing fur instead of any fresh she was hopping to snag. Bloodied limbs remained firmly on the ground, knowing she had to avoid losing her footing,any of that in a real fight could mean death if nothing less. After many battles and hardship, Zahra had learned that fighting smart was the better approach than being all angry and mindless. Better attack with purpose rather than hard and furious. There Zahra aimed to run lounge forwards, aiming to slam her chest against the center of the woman's fully taking the offending claws through her shoulder, yet she was hoping to wind the woman, make her lose breath if possible.. Zahra vs @Solanine for dominance 2 of 3 Hits: Rolling 8d20: 4 + 20 + 5 + 1 + 17 + 2 + 16 + 11 Dodges: Rolling 6d20: 11 + 17 + 5 + 19 + 4 + 3 Luck: Rolling 5d20: 16 + 19 + 17 + 5 + 4

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She felt the sharp blow as Zahra's chest collided with her own, knocking the air from her lungs. The sting of pain radiated from where Zahra’s claws dug into her side, but she did not let the wound distract her. It was part of the process—part of proving herself. Vellen demanded nothing less than endurance. This was just another step toward that perfection she sought.

Her breath came in shallow gasps as she regained her footing, her focus sharp and unwavering. Zahra’s attempt to wind her had succeeded, but Solanine would not falter. With practiced precision, she twisted her body, a calculated move to avoid being fully pinned. The fire in her chest ignited her next attack. She aimed her claws toward Zahra’s side, striking swiftly, not with anger but with purpose.

Solanine vs @Zahra
For Dominance
III of III
Hits:

Rolling 6d20: 4 + 9 + 3 + 13 + 2 + 19

Dodges:

Rolling 5d20: 20 + 9 + 3 + 4 + 19

Luck:

Rolling 5d20: 19 + 2 + 9 + 13 + 20

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Zahra too always lived not only for her but for Vellen who had taken her out of many tests and difficult times through her life, and she would never show any less compromise with her and her abilities to the one who had watched her rise every single time she was thrown to the wolves. The stinging pain from Solanine's claws on her shoulder only worked to ignite her inner fighter more. Yet keeping her head free of unwanted arrogance she knew could make her too reckless, and that would not do any good in any fight. The winded woman then struck her side with her sharp claws, leaving red bloodied wounds on its wake. Yet another set of scars to add to the collection she guessed. She twisted her head to where Solanine's claws were, aiming to bite into the woman's attacking limb, it being something she had learned. That attacks could be used against the enemies. Zahra vs @Solanine for dominance 3 of 3 Hits: Rolling 8d20: 20 + 7 + 15 + 14 + 10 + 9 + 4 + 19 Dodges: Rolling 5d20: 4 + 16 + 20 + 2 + 14 Luck: Rolling 5d20: 18 + 17 + 15 + 16 + 10

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@Solanine VS. @Zahra FOR dominance
— RESULTS —

Solanine Hits: 4+2+2+5 Luck = 13
Solanine Dodges: 1+4+2 = 7

Zahra Hits: 4+4+4+9 Luck = 21
Zahra Dodges: 2+3+3 = 8

Solanine Successful Hits: 5
Zahra Successful Hits: 14

Zahra HAS WON THE CHALLENGE FOR dominance!

The results of this fight cannot be acknowledged ICly until either both challengers have responded or 3 days have gone by — whichever comes first. Any posts breaking this rule will be removed.

The sting of @Zahra ’s claws cut deep, the pain radiating through her body like a fire set alight. Blood seeped from the fresh wound, her breath coming in shallow, labored gasps. Each moment passed in a slow burn, her strength ebbing. She had given her all—every strike, every move had been in the name of Vellen. But now, it was clear: this battle was slipping from her, no longer hers to claim.

The woman's teeth found her limb, and in that instant, she knew. Her god demanded more than blind endurance; he required the wisdom to know when to bow, when to accept the ebb of a fight. This was that moment. With a sharp, controlled twist, she pulled back, the pain flaring anew as she freed herself.

Her retreat was steady, deliberate, each step heavy with the weight of realization. Her body bore the marks of defeat, yet her resolve remained unshaken. The other had earned this victory. Her breath steadied as she dipped her head in acknowledgment, the acceptance of the outcome coursing through her veins like a slow current.

Without a word, she turned, the sting of her wounds a constant reminder of the battle left behind. Her pace was steady as she exited the pit, pain a companion at her side, but it did not define her. She would rise again—stronger, sharper, and unwavering in her devotion to Vellen. This was but one step on the path to the strength she sought.

exit solanine

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