Dragoncrest Cliffs Freshet

The family, grown again, huddled together for some time on the beach while Chacal gathered her strength. Another find brood of children- another generation that might strengthen their ranks, or branch out on their own to find a future elsewhere. Comfortable amid the small gathering, Chacal remained on the beach with her children, her sister, and the father of her latest litter, listening to the bb and flow of the tide.

Like time, it came and went. Like her children, it came and went. Like the waves, her life went on; once she was steadied and strong, she, her sister and Svalinn would move the children up from the beach, and to the den near Bluepeace where they would be raised.