Swiftcurrent Creek deadly light

Winter was in full swing, bringing with it snowfall and frigid winds. Oftentimes the weather was relentless, free to cut through the wilds with few landmarks shielding their inhabitants from it. He appreciated his valley for many reasons, though the weather was, perhaps, one of the biggest; the walls broke down the force of the wind, keeping it from whipping across the bodies of him and his followers. It was chilly, still, but far less windy than the areas beyond his home—this, he believed, was surely appreciated by more than just himself. And whilst Bearclaw was a true safe haven, he still found himself pulling away from its protection, often needing to go into the surrounding territories and check things out; luckily for him, his northern genes were strong, his body providing him with a winter coat far thicker than the southerners.

Alexander travelled northwest that day, cutting through the meadow and glaring in the glade’s direction whilst doing so; long enough has passed since his last encounter with an unwelcome fox in his home that he was sure they’d finally gotten the message. The presumption put a slight swagger in his step, proud to have defended his home—even if the assailants were fairly harmless scavengers, he viewed it as a win.

It didn’t take long for him to reach the riverbank; he was quick, even when trekking through the snow, body accustomed to it thanks to both experience and his build. He approached the water’s edge, eyes peering into the seemingly calm waters, but he went no farther than that. He was mildly interested in reaching the other side but, knowing that he could just go around, he didn’t bother with making the trip through the river. He glanced to his right, considering making the trip to the other side, but ended up turning to his left instead. Xan walked in that direction for a fair amount of time before coming across a pale mass, which caused him to slow but not stop. Chuffing, he tried to draw her attention towards him, not wanting to scare her; he was too close to the water’s edge and didn’t want to take a risk and startle her.