Neverwinter Forest innaktuk (2)

Kigipigak crossed the river towards where he had last seen Kukutux, then on to where the air was warm and sharp-tasting. The fog rolling off the springs shrouded his pale coat and served to cleanse some of the mess from it, not that he would notice. 

Beyond that was a forest—rich with scents, again. How populous this land was! This valley held more than Kigipigak expected and so he felt a thrilling sense of accomplishment, even if he could not find what he sought for Valmua's plan, it would be good to learn of these places.

The boy lingered on the fringe of the trees, settling to his haunches. He cast his chin back to call, I am here, I am waiting. It seemed best to speak in their common.