Hushed Willows mama, please—let me back inside

Tupkuk sustained 20 percent damage in her fight against the wolves of Nova Peak, so she is a little dinged up & bloodied. She will sustain just 5 percent damage (1/20) here.

(Sorry, folks. . .I did two dice rolls and it gave me a one both times. I guess she's craftier in this thread. However, it can be amended if things work out that way.)

Her thirst has not been slaked. Revenge is not a desire easily satisfied. To do battle with canines is one thing, but Tupkuk is out for blood. Her little boy will not be avenged until she smells it, tastes it.

And so, onward she proceeds.

There are even stronger markers along the edge of the willows, a quiet, warm place that the grizzly would be avoidant of in any other case—save the presence of the wolves clearly here. She prefers the mountains, the cool upper atmosphere and grand vistas. She knows she is close to a range. . .this forest is a mere pit stop.

As she did before, Tupkuk lets loose a torrent of urine along the border, hot and acrid. She does not bother to hide her sudden appearance, instead bellowing a challenge into the trees. She lumbers along this way for a short time before turning inward, following the closest and freshest dog-scent.

Heading for the dens—because just as her child was snatched from her, so will their children perish.