Nova Peak Akiani

Issorartuyok had not anticipated being approached. The scent of wolf lingered in the surrounding terrain, but the northerner had been wise to remain far from the freshest markings. Issorartuyok had not thought wolves would seek to journey through such heat without absolute need.

The wolf that approached him had her own coat of surprising colors and marks. The northerner regarded her with an intent brown stare and then a slight shift of his weight.

Meerkat, she introduced herself and then offered him information pertaining to where she was from - a glacier not far from their meeting spot. The dappled wolf searched for a moment in the direction of her pack before offering a rough, I am Issorartuyok. From far away.