Stone Circle Insight I

The Ivory Rose are forming in Blackfeather Woods, near the foothills of Sawtooth, Taikon answered, knowing well that it was important for people to have as up-to-date information as possible when it came to claimed territories. The prince had no idea that his own map had become distorted by old information, though he knew at least that the Saints seemed to have left the canyons. He gestured with a toss of his head toward the west.
Valette accepted the gift gracefully, and he was very pleased that she would give Siarut the news. He wasn't sure how Takiyok's brother would take it. He knew that if the northerner had been the one to answer the call, no doubt he would have been less gracious and kind. Taikon had expected far more questions and opposition and distrust, but Valette was cordial.
At the offer, he breathed a soft sigh. That's very kind, thank you, he answered, taking a step forward. I'm sure that an alliance would be beneficial for both of us, he agreed, following her lead. He had never been to Easthollow and had generally avoided the surrounding areas because of their proximity to Ursus, but he was glad to be seeing something new. He was more than glad to find that Valette's was a friendly face.
As Taikon followed Valette, he swallowed a small lump in his throat, knowing that there was more to tell. Taktuq... You and the others of Easthollow need to know that she was attacked by two wolves. They threatened her with violence should she try to return to Easthollow, he explained, knowing the information was sour. His face was lined with a deep frown.