Nova Peak Λ

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when skorpa had left elowen, he did not return to the painted den nor its comforts, nor the half-torn, scattered strips of caribou hide that he had left in disarray.

afternoon light slanted toward evening. bearman prowled among heavy pines to trail the hunter @Lorcan, bearing ayovi's message which commanded his own support.

it was not practical to travel overnight, but it would return him to emberflame in a shorter time.

lorcan had best show his face, and quickly.

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