Raven's Watch ix tulugak

The truth of Kigipigak's name-gathering would come to light eventually; that he might not be worthy after all was a fear he harbored and kept anchored deep within, and this flaunting of himself in the face of his opponent was only the trembling surface.

The crack of Stjor's skull left Kigipigak reeling. He staggered backwards while his eyes rolled, a dazzle of light patterning across his gaze for a moment as he saw spots, and then Stjor came in for a second wave; it took all of Kigipigak's remaining wit to deflect those teeth but he could not make a rejoinder of his own.