Shapeshifting Tricks

“Hello Tenuk, you wanted to…” Nyssi didn’t finish her sentence, watching in awe as something reptilian but not a Thraki soared around the small, closed off arena. This place was supposed to have been a small stadium for bloodless arena battles, mostly beast-catching stuff, and Nyssi had recently been in it during a stunt to … Read more

Unwarranted Prayer

Kayel was exhausted. Ever since his team had accepted the challenge from Retha Squad One, the four of them had been training non-stop. Kayel in particular had been practising more efficient shadowjumping, something that was both physically and mentally draining. Doubly so if Kayel was shadowjumping while carrying someone else. But he’d made a lot … Read more

Angry Explanations

Nyssi, Tenuk and Kayel all glanced nervously at each other as Retvik paced back and forth, his tail swishing angrily from side to side. They’d just finished a Capture the Flag match against a Temthan team, and had ended it swiftly despite the hideously bright lighting set up to prevent Kayel from shadow-jumping. Instead, Tenuk … Read more

Sickening Confusion

Most Vohra didn’t really use names. Since Vohran nests were all telepathically linked, actually calling out a name was somewhat needless, and only higher ranked Vohra and their Vahyra Queens would have some sort of name, which was used when speaking to non-Vohra races. However, the Vahrga, the adult males, that fought in the Great … Read more

Capture the Flag

“Is that Lightbearer?” Kama whispered to Matu as the four Lanex entered the arena. The Imperatorai Hordikai were the second highest ranked Lanex team fighting in the Great Arena, and considered one of the best when it came to Capture the Flag matches, beaten only by those with rather… unholy powers. Today though, they were … Read more

Caging A Beast

“Oh hello there, beauty!” Nyssi couldn’t help but smile as the colossal True Thrack glided from pillar to pillar. She’d helped capture the beast not too long ago, and was wondering when she’d finally see it in the Great Arena. She just didn’t think she’d be trapped in the same stadium as it was. The … Read more

Race Against the Clock

The Tainted Fangs were a menace even compared to other Temthan teams. Vicious and somewhat cruel, they openly used pheromones and toxins to knock their challengers out. Unfortunately, it seemed that Kayel hadn’t read the tactics sheet that Retvik had printed out for his team mates, and now he was struggling to stay on his … Read more

Celebratory Drinks

“Uh, were you expecting anyone, Retvik?” The exhausted Rethan peeled himself off the sofa, giving Nyssi a tired tut as an answer. While their battle today had only lasted half an hour, the crowds continued to cheer for nearly an extra twenty minutes, demanding to know who they had just witnessed. It had gotten so … Read more

Unlucky Battle

Vel rubbed their eyes, trying to work out what had just happened. Everything had been going swimmingly. They had been fighting this weird team of beings, one of which Vel was sure was the Lightbearer, except there were only three of them and the other two were definitely not Rethans. A Temthan and a Skyavok. … Read more

Hearty Meals

“Eat up, we have a big day tomorrow.” Four plates appeared on the table, and Retvik sat down to join his friends in their meal. Nyssi eyed her dish suspiciously, while Kayel glanced awkwardly at the meal Tenuk was happily tucking in to. “Not hungry?” “No, just… confused… What is Tenuk eating?” Retvik smiled. “A … Read more

Measuring Interview

“So, tell me about yourself, Tenuk.” Tenuk didn’t answer at first. He was busy watching the handful of Ksithans work. He was standing on a stool, being measured up. When it came to the Twelve, most species were either scaly or furry, not both. Tenuk himself was very furry, with long ears, four eyes and … Read more