Arrow Lake miss mirage

east of the canyon, narrow stone gave way to a resplendent lakeshore.

it was the sort of place that might draw claiming. germanicus had become aware now of mereo's status as no longer alone within the sunspire.

and so he was cautious.

blood drew a flare of the eagle's nostrils. there was both prey and a wounded wolf, riddled with teeth marks. germanicus knew the scene at once.

his eyes searched for the perpetrator and found him: a rangy, hardbuilt male of layered hues. the imperator drew to a stiff halt. "hail. you are far too close to my claim and you have killed." but he did not advance. the roman was silent with command for the other to answer.