Moonsong Glacier One must have a mind of winter

The panther hunted near the borderlands, leaving the deer on the territory's interior at peace. Today he was sniffing at a fresh trail, contemplating sending up a howl for help. One of the does seemed to be lagging behind the others, although he would not know for sure until he caught up to them.

Before that happened, however, he came across a pale, slight wolf. His heart gave a heavy double-thump as he misidentified her — but in the next moment, he could see that it was not Tulugak who stood before him.

"Peace be," he said to her — although she was on his borders, and he thought it was her obligation to offer peace. He saw fit then to tell her: "You tread near to the village of Morningsong. We hunt these lands between."

The message was clear, despite his kind eyes and his level tone: State your business.