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Two times now the wolves who lived near had challenged Rusalka's claim. It put Kaertok on edge, but he was not unused to such things. He had been born Tartok, and his mother had taught him well. Disputes over land were not uncommon where he came from, and Kaertok was prepared to do whatever it took to prove himself to Raleska. By proxy, that would also have him prove himself to Rusalka. Drumbeats of war already sounded in his ears, and when he spotted Grim nearby while on patrol, he approached her.

As he did so, she uttered words that reminded him of his mother's language. They were ever-so-slightly different, but the resemblance was there in the way that two sisters are similar. That language, is it spoken where you come from? And that last word, is that 'war'? he asked. Grim had not introduced herself as Tartok, although he knew some preferred to keep that name to themselves. His bloodline did have a bit of a reputation.