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Tepet Makara Somewhere in the forests of the Hundred Kingdom at the dead of night, there seems to be ruins of an abandoned village now lost in the foliage. As it is far from other nations and villages in the kingdoms, it is a perfect place to do....questionable activities. There seems to be someone that exploits such opportunity.

A draconic creature that is the chimera of a komodo dragon, pteranodon and even man bearing some sort of soulsteel armor with some moonsilver embedded in is seen dragging what seems to be the carcass of a deer. In the center of the abandoned village, he places it in the center and begins chanting.

"Oh flesh and ivory, I shall remake you in the image of a weapon" Once he starts, deathly energies slowly converge in his arms
Imperfect Brazen Mantra Creation is a big place, but it can seem smaller at times. Remote locations are good for more than just nefarious rituals- they serve well as a place to let off steam without drawing attention. And that is what Mantra is in the vicinity to do today- the sound of splintering wood and a tree falling, birds taking flight as they are disturbed from their night-time roost echoes out through the woods.

Mantra strikes another blow to the tree as it falls, jumping into the air and whirling into a shattering kick that splits the falling trunk and sends it careening into the soil beneath.

Tepet Makara As the spell reaches its climax, the deer's corpse grotesquely transfigures into an ivory and sinew axe. His forehead glows with the mark of the Full Moon as he reaches for the axe made of corpses. "Thank Luna it works on animal corpses and not just humans. I should practice in the creation of a Bone Lion next but it's requirements are...." Then the Lunar hears the birds flying off from the trees as a loud sound can be heard nearby. "I guess I'm not alone....again" This is not the first time that happened for he even meet other exalts.

The draconic lunar flies off to see who the noisemaker is but it seems he isn't the only one doing practice. "Hmm I guess I'm not alone in making use of abandoned ruins" He observes from the distance in case the stranger does not like being disturbed.*

Imperfect Brazen Mantra Imperfect grabs ahold of a chunk of wood hewn from the split trunk of the tree, fingers digging in, and then spins around several times before releasing her grip and sending it hurtling into the air. She balls a fist, and green flames burn around it, before she punches the air after the piece of wood. The flames spring forth, hurtling through the air with hellish radiance, before slamming into the wood and bursting it apart in a shower of smoke and splinters.

She then turns towards Tepet, "You can come out. I don't bite, unless provoked." she insists, with a grin that bares chimp-like fangs in her mouth.

Tepet Makara "Another exalt?" From the hellish flames he observed, this isn't something he has seen before for this class of chosen isn't the type he sees among the ones he know of. "Sorry to interrupt your practice, I was wondering where that sound came from during my ritual to create a weapon" This axe in question is made of bone and blood while being held together by necromantic essence, as the figure slowly exits the shadows.

A draconic figure that's the amalgamation of two animals while his armor is made of both soulsteel and moonsilver, while there are engravings of Luna's more terrible aspects. The mark of a full moon caste glows in his forehead. "I am Venom Dragon Tyrant. It seems I am not the only one that makes use of isolated ruins" He does not give out his name but uses a moniker.

Imperfect Brazen Mantra Mantra's own brow is emblazoned with a green circle, struck through with six points. "Felt like destroying things that wouldn't be missed." she replies then, and sits on the stump of the tree she just wrecked. "It's not very satisfying." she admits then and hefts a huge gourd that had been laying on the ground, taking a messy swig of drink from it before setting it back down.

She nods her head towards the axe. "That it?" she asks, about the weapon. "Want to give it a spin?" she asks with a smirk.

Tepet Makara "that mark, I've never seen it before" He says with curiosity on what sort of exalt is she but then the topic shifts to his axe. "Practicing using this weapon? Admittedly I've mostly relied on my claws and sheer strength but I did not have the opportunity to use this after all" With the ferocity of a river dragon, his axe slashes through a tree just nearby. Although it did not immediately topple it, the tree is badly damaged. "Admittedly, I would have done better if it was my claws or fists but at least it's better than nothing"
Imperfect Brazen Mantra Mantra laughs, "I prefer to use my fists, too." she says then, and flexes one of them. Despite the violence she had been subjecting them to in her demolition of a tree, there are no signs of harm to her hands. She stands again from the stump. "Why craft a weapon, if you prefer to use your body?" she asks. "Seems a waste. But I suppose to do something simply because you can is reason enough."
Tepet Makara "I was mostly testing the necromancy spells I know so far. I would have summoned a ghost but it requires knowing the name of the deceased." Venom Dragon Tyrant sighs but shifts to the other topic. "My mentor in the martial arts always told me to not over rely on what I specialize in but also focus on other skills. He can be strict but at least he's competent"
Imperfect Brazen Mantra Mantra cants her head to the side a bit, "Necromancy." she utters- seems she has some distaste for the art, but she's happy enough to change the subject. "I had no mentor, not really." she says then and flexes her fist again. "I just do what comes naturally to me. Say, how about we go a couple of rounds. You can test out that new weapon properly." she suggests and rolls her shoulders. "We can go all out, there's no one around."
Tepet Makara "Hmm fighting here? This seems to be a perfect place but sadly I have something to do later since I have to meet someone later. There is also the arena in Great Forks but I don't recommend it despite the duel events going on there." He then gives a warning on the true intentions of the organizers. "The ones that manages the fights are secretly agents of the Wyld Hunt. I don't know why they are doing this in a place where their practice is not enforced, but it's not a good sign"
Imperfect Brazen Mantra Brazen smirks, "Another time, then." she suggests. And then on the topic of the hunt presence at the Arena. "Is that so?" she wonders. "Perhaps I had better head back there. I wouldn't want to miss it." she muses. "Give them something to write home about." she pounds one of her massive fists into the palm of her other hand.
Tepet Makara "Other exalts in the city have been wary of them to the point that some have been doing an investigation of their own" Despite his warnings, 'Venom Dragon Tyrant' doesn't mind that she still seeks to join the tournament. "Fine but be careful if you do. I have another face in that city since let's just say I've been living a double life as my other identity is someone you wouldn't expect to be a chosen of Luna"
Imperfect Brazen Mantra Mantra nods her head, "It seems a common thing, to hide." she says then. "I've met others, they are the same. I prefer to fight." she adds then. "Better a glorious death than a subservient life." she decides then, and picks up her gourd once more- takes another swig, and then hangs it over her shoulder by a thick braided rope. "Well met, chosen of Luna. I am Imperfect Brazen Mantra. And it seems I have a journey ahead of me, so I should begin at once."
Tepet Makara "I'm sure we will meet again even if it's in a face you least expected." The draconic lunar gives a bestial grin as he slowly flies away. "Hopefully you will win in your first fight in the arena tournament." He gives a nod as he flies away to somewhere else in the East.