Where Will Home Be?

Howl · January 22, 2020, 08:15 PM

After reconnecting with Dawn and revisiting old memories Howl was filled with conflicting emotions. On the one hand, he was filled with joy to see her. It had been years but despite his absence, things in the Wilds continued to prosper, grow and expand. Easthollow still thrived under the leadership of Valette, and Dawn was beginning to start a pack of her own. But she also told him of the quakes and the famine that had only recently subsided within the Wilds. Dawn and others still held their heads high but the land was recovering and prey was scarce, likely not sustaining the vibrant population of wolves quite the same as it once had. He had only intended to visit and make his way West towards Heartha's resting place, but what after that? Would he again leave and wander aimlessly along or would be staying, find a place where he could once again thrive and provide.

The winds were blowing and heavy snow crashed down periodically making it almost impossible to move ahead. The occasional clearings in the sky were enough to keep him moving but enduring the weather was becoming tiresome. it would be night soon and if the weather continued Howl didn't want to spend it outside. Luckily having scouted these lands in his youth he knew the mountains housed many caverns it was only a matter of finding one.

Eventually, he came across one though possibly not ideal. The ceiling appeared sturdy but areas had fallen through allowing for snow to enter in. Luckily areas of the cavern remained dry and would be suitable enough for his evening. He made his way in and sat himself down with a relieving sigh.