Emberwood if he's a king, he's a priest and god too

It was a special occasion, when Merrick called!!!  Ashlar was buoyed by both nerves and excitement and let them carry him with haste to where the king waited.  He did not know what he might be asked to do, but whatever it was, he knew that he would do his best.

Ursus had become a quiet family to the boy, not as close as his own mother and father, but near as dear to his heart.  His quiet kinship with the quiet girl was a part of that and it delighted him that she was called too.  Tests were better alongside a friend, even if he knew she would perform better.  She deserved all of the praise of skill hard earned and he admired her greatly for it, just as he did all of the others here.  They held a strength that perhaps, one day, he'd share in.  If he only worked hard enough.

Ashlar spotted Merrick beyond the borders and yipped a cheerful greeting.  He danced slightly, submissively, with excitement, but then forced himself to still.  He did not want to miss why he was here! Or what was needed of him.  At first he did not notice the den, he was so excited, and instead waited out of habit for instructions.