Bearclaw Valley When they say 2% milk, I don't know what the other 98% is

He didn't expect to find another pack on his way to the mountains from Easthollow, so it was much to his surprise when he found some newish borders just south of the stone circle. He sniffed at them, curious, and gazed into the opening of a strange-shaped valley.

Should he stop here and ask about his family? Timberlake supposed it was worth a shot—leave no stone unturned, right?

The young man lifted his head and howled, feeling that familiar mix of anticipation and nerves. He was hopeful for good news but always on edge for the bad news as well. He had avoided much of the latter on the trip, but the trip was far from over.

dated for the 5th-ish. @Merrick and other related woofers