The Walk of the Lost (Open)

[Taithrosa Eldytia]

The smaller mans attempts to attack at Taithrosa's legs and such was in Taiths mind silly and easily see through. Given Taithrosa height he was very aware of his legs especially with someone shorter. While he was aware of his face and kneck areas, with shorter opponets who would have to stretch farther to reach, he was also very aware of his legs. So he contiuned to dance as it were dodging as the kicks began to come. The defense around the legs was fairly easy. While they couldn't always take as much beating they were by far the easiest to move and dodge with. While the boy might hit him. Taith contiuned his little movements dodge and dancing out of the way. He was more then willing to preserve his strength and allow Aren to use up his. That was one of the keys about fighting with some one you hadn't ever see fight. Save your strengths. He did keep an eye out on those punches though they were half hearted at best and so one of his biggest weekeness, also they would but him in easy reach. The boy was sacrificing his balance way to many times and that was one of his biggest dangers. So Taith contiuned to bow and weave. Not particular disturbed by the other Akalaks call to stop dancing.

[Aren]

Aren suddenly lowered his dukes, as it were. This was a sparring match, not a real fight. He just wanted to feel some smacks across his face, and deliver a few in return. This other Akalak didn't seem to grasp the concept, which sort of led Aren to wonder just what kind of an Akalak he was.

Another thing was the odd fact that he couldn't see any weapons on the man. This was strange, almost beyond belief even, and it certainly wasn't because he was a master of unarmed combat. This much, at least, Aren was certain of.

Even those of his race that specialized in a field other than combat generally carried some kind of weapon that would be useful in battle. The smaller Akalak couldn't even spot a Lakan on his larger acquaintance. Had he gifted it to someone? It this was the case it must have been recent, considering the fact he hadn't made another one.

There were certainly a lot of oddities with his fellow Akalak, but Aren was not the prying type, even though he may have been the curious type. He simply headed back towards Crow and retrieved his weapon. Strapping the large scythe to his back once again, Aren thought it might be a good idea to see some of the sights around the city.

"It was certainly... interesting meeting all of you. I'm going to go do something I've been neglecting for awhile. Must be the smell." Having said his goodbyes, the Akalak headed off to see Syliras, something he had been meaning to do for some time now. Maybe find a tavern or something.

[Taithrosa Eldytia]

Taithrosa watched the other Akalak with a raised eyebrow. Among Akalak culture Aren's behavior would have been considered dishonorable on the mild side, cowardly for those who spoke their mind. What the young boy didn't seem to catch was that when an Akalak went into a fight he did it with his whole heart to work his best and to show his abilities. Taithrosa suspect he was one of those young boys who didn't understand the concept of honor and true skill. One didn't just go and get slap around especially if it was a contest, with a judge. He also really didn't know anything about brawling. That he wanted to just crash into Taith spoke much that he didn't understand the basic rule of judge you enemies skills. Which ment that in a real fight he would most likely die quickly, it also ment that he would die when his strength was gone, as he showed not ability to concerve it. Taithrosa blinked at him having not left the ring. He shook his head once the young Akalak had left. "Young and impaticent." He turned and looked at the others. "Well that was interesting. So what can you show a visitor to your city?"

[Dusk]

XP Award! Taithrosa XP Award: Observation: 1 XP, Rhetoric: 1 XP, Tactics: 1 XP, Unarmed Combat: 1 XP Lore Award: The Bustle of Syliras, Stretching before a fight Ledger: OOCAs a note, a first Healing mark does not allow you to heal broken bones. It only allows you to deal with minor scrapes and bruises. Aedai XP Award: Observation: 1 XP, Interrogation: 1 XP Lore Award: Appearance of an Akalak Ledger: Elliot Skythorn XP Award: Lore Award: Awkward stalking Ledger: Aren Anazasz XP Award: Tactics: 1 XP, Unarmed Combat: 1 XP Lore Award: Skipping the part where you ask if they WANT to fight, Insulting humans, Posturing, Giving up immediately Ledger: Wystern XP Award: Observation: 1 XP Lore Award: Least subtle hand gesture ever, Shirking knightly duties Ledger: OOCI'm pretty sure you know this now, but just to be sure: any Knight on duty is required to wear plate mail, so there'd be no question from anyone that he was a Knight. Also, when Knights are on duty, they have a job to do - they can't run off to officiate random brawls. If you want to collect your wages, keep that in mind. Also, there are 5000 knights and a metric ton of squires - the training areas are NEVER empty. Rythern XP Award: Lore Award: Walking into a mess Ledger: Additional Note Aren and Taith both - please keep in mind that both of your characters only have a 10 in unarmed combat. out of 100. You're barely babies in fighting, so I wouldn't spend every post talking about how you can choreograph your opponent's moves and all the tactical moves you know, etc. You guys should be fighting without about as much talent as a ten year old on a school playground.