Black Morass xo tatted all over

attn @Envy

the scent of imperium lingered strong in the air, but it never hurt to reinforce their claim. with a deliberate motion, she rubbed her side against the bark of a gnarled tree, the musky scent of her marking settling over the damp wood.
as she moved, her attention turned to the task of gathering. the earth, though sodden, was rich, and she knew where to find the herbs she needed. crouching near a patch of moss, she gently plucked sprigs of yarrow and mint, careful to leave enough for regrowth. their sharp, earthy scents rose to meet her nose, mingling with the morass’s ever-present musk.
a flick of her ears caught the distant calls of the crows, and she paused, her gaze narrowing as she scanned the horizon. no immediate threat, but she would not take chances. standing tall again, she brushed the dirt from her paws and turned back toward the heart of imperium’s claim, her gathered herbs cradled delicately in her jaws. there was still much to do, and she would see it done.