Redsand Canyon laichen

wylla had told him of the pack residing in the canyon. at first mahler had not seen a reason to go. he has found contentment in the quietude of the hollow and the anticipation shared between he and his wife.
soon there would be children. twice before they had been granted the security of more hunters. this time it would only be himself and phaedra supporting their little clan.
it was this fact that at last overcame the gargoyle's reluctance. that morning he kissed wylla goodbye, informing her of his intentions to revisit their neighbors. he would hunt along the way.
familiar with the details of this range, mahler moved with a familiar confidence. the canyon was not long in looming. and it was the well-marked border which drew him with a singular draw. 
one he recognized. mahler drew closer. it was — well, he called for @Ruenna then, filled with curiosity that their return to the mountains had borne such familiarity, first in river and then in this place.