The Lake has been a temporary encampment for their band. Although it has not been easy, it has done its job well enough. Alas, the tensions and desire to claim their own drive them on. Aldric has grown tired of travel himself, his body constantly aching with his sleep deprivation, but he is renewed by the new possibility. For some reason, he hadn't thought Nirali would agree, but he ought to have; the Tilani has always shined in the spotlight. Soon they will have a new empire.

Aldric travels mid-pack, often slowing to guard behind him. Something seemed off ever since Araceli's disappearance, and everyone has been on edge since. He keeps an eye on Eastwood, too, having been told of their... disagreeing cultures through his mate. By the time the reach the thick of Bramblepoint, the band agrees to rest here. Although it is not yet decided whether this will be their new home, it is where they will roam and hunt for now.