As the arena became a bit darker the two panthers leapt into the shadow thus offered, disappearing out of sight… and then complete silence fell. Both fighters were skilled in their arts, and both did not afford the other a single mistake.Īs the fight continued in earnest a lone cloud traveled over the arena, blotting out the sun. It was an energetic battle of wits, speed and strength. Their moves precise, quick, aiming to cripple their opponent by cutting his sinews, or blinding them with a quick jab to the eye. As the panthers leapt at each other they used no other weapon but their claws. They did not say much, and as the announcer finished his introduction the two fighters only bowed and the fight begun, the crowds drowning out any other noise with a tidal wave of cheers. Dressed in their ceremonial clothing, the two opponents looked dashing, mysterious and dangerous. People looked down and saw the Panthers approach each other, heading for the center of the arena. Only a few clouds were present in the sky, which meant the perfect conditions for the spectators, and the fighters.įinally the announcer boomed out, and the arena doors on either side of the pit opened wide. The crowds whispered, the sun shone down upon the arena in all of its radiant glory. It was not a fight to the death, such duels were strictly forbidden, but blood would still be drawn and when would be the next time one could watch such a show?

Two students from the same fighting school wished to settle their differences. Today two such beings would fight upon the arena. Some have tried to replicate this strange magical effect, with more and less success, but for the Shadow Panthers this came as naturally as it was for fish to swim.īecause of this unique heritage, most Shadow Panthers trained to become skilled assassins, spies or scouts. This allowed them to walk through the shadows unseen, strike with little to no warning, and then disappear into thin air. While the entire race of humanoid cats did not differ much from ordinary humans, in terms of physical prowess, the Shadow Panthers were rather unique, in that it was claimed they were blessed by the Moon itself. Among the many mystical creatures, beings and fighters one of the most dangerous were the Shadow Panthers. Shadow Panther – Edited/Remixed by WriterX (Myself)Ī low murmur came from the spectators, waiting in the balconies for the next fight.

If somebody does know the original artist please let me know! What happens when two Shadow Panthers meet upon an arena to duel? Hard to tell, nobody can see anything.ĭisclaimer: I do not know who created the original artwork, it was linked to me a long time ago and I have edited it myself to what you see here.

Shadow of the panther book