Neverwinter Forest You can hide underneath me and come out at night

vela had gone to scout the wildlands to learn of their damage, and had yet to return. 

the yearling worried for his sister as he prowled, searching alongside dirge and hydra. their expedition took them deep in the grove of studded pines, and here arcturus heard voices and scents familiar. 

he pulled himself close, lingering under the shade of a darkened pine bole. the cubs of vercingetorix gathered, one bent over remnants of a meal — the other standing protective vigil. arcturus followed her gaze and spotted a wolf of strange pelt tapestry; he said nothing as dirge spoke, wondering of the tension that roiled about them.