Redtail Rise red

There was a lot of information to order. Moon Runner sensed a change in the hierarchy. The scents of White Buffalo Hunter and Wolverine had faded into obscurity. Red Woman’s marks were prominent upon the land. New, adult wolves had joined the Rise… but because of their seamless integration, Moon Runner felt they had some prior connection to the land.

A voice. A warring song.

Red woman calls a hunt, the spirit deciphered.

Though her spirit name was not a note in Avicus’ melody, Moon Runner ran to join them all the same.

But by the time she gathered, it was evident a calamity had taken place.

Some of the wolves had their fangs upon a bloodied stag. Some of the wolves were crouched around the body of Red Woman. A palpable tension is in the air – and blood. Lots of it.

Moon Runner ebbed toward her sister as the last jerks of life left the stag. Her body posture was low, ears splayed and her tail wagging in submissive appeasement: calming signals to help pacify the terrific emotions her spirit sensed.