Rules Of Engagement (c)

Sunflare’s shoulders rippled as he paced back and forth in front of his apprentice. “Today, we will spar. But first, there are several rules and tactics I must demonstrate,” he mewed. Silently slipping over to Sagepaw, he placed a paw on the young tom’s shoulder, extending his claws slightly. “This is the farthest your claws should be unsheathed. Enough that the tips can be felt like a bramble against the pelt is acceptable, but no farther. This is a civilized spar between clanmates, not an actual battlefield.”

“Now,” he added, taking a few steps back. “I allow you to strike first. We will assess your instincts.”

Sagepaw had dutifully followed his mentor out into the territory like he did every night. Although he'd been excited for sparring, he hadn't been expecting it so soon. He straightened up and listened, not flinching as his mentor put his paw on his shoulder. He wiggled his shoulder against the barely unsheathed claws to get the best understanding that he could and nodding in affirmative once he was sure he got it.

"Okay I can do that." He confirmed. He was allowed to strike first? Well... okay. He instinctively crouched, his hunting instincts getting the better of him after making it such a habit already. The more he studied his "opponent" the less sure he became. He hesitated, maybe a bit too long, before he finally jumped forward and awkwardly battered at his mentor's head and face with his paws.

His lack of confidence was showing, even though he was giving it his best.

Night Finesse is Active! +1 damage for each attack made at night!

Sagepaw used Jumping Strike, dealing 10 (6+3 for first strike; +1 for attacking at night) damage and -7SP

Sagepaw
20HP / 53SP (-7SP)

Sunflare
60HP / 160SP (-10HP)

Sunflare internally winced at Sagepaw’s poor form. They had a very long way to go. The older tom dropped to the ground, only to find he’d made a grave miscalculation himself. The move that had won him so many victories was hard to carry out properly on such a clumsy opponent. He found himself only taking a harder hit than expected.

Belly Rake failed spectacularly!

Sagepaw
20HP / 53SP

Sunflare
55HP / 135SP (-5HP) (-25SP)

The member 'Nerd' has done the following action : Dice roll

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'Effect Dice' : 1