Redtail Rise i've been watching him for my entire life

she knows immediately upon hearing it that the summons comes from a strong man, and she is pleased to find such a beast at the border, awaiting her. his pelt of different colors ripples in the breeze, occasionally plastering to his figure and revealing a wealth of muscle and bone.

Avicus brings herself within a few paces and lifts her head, looking down her ruddy nose at him. he's bigger than she is, but she's learning, slowly, to carry herself as if she holds the same stature. she wonders if she should call for her Ulfhedinn to stand guard,

but no.

he and Tulimaq may outweigh her, true, but no authority will outweigh Wealda's; she will fight and bleed for that notion.