Neverwinter Forest Children of the Firehawk

@Lasher Here you are! <3

Her patrol took her past the borders today, branching out a bit into the forest near the Spine as she tracked a scent. It had been close, too close to their territory and the great beast was following it to make sure they did not linger nearby. She took no chances, her pride and honor too great to allow her such mistakes. She did not learn from mistakes; she simply didn't make stupid decisions. 

A den opening caught her attention, veering off her path to go investigate. Cool, damp air met her inside the abode, eyes adjusting to the darkness that overtook her. Vacant. Empty. Snorting, she squatted, marking the den to make it seem as though the place was taken. No wolf should be living this close to them, not if they valued their hide. 

Exiting, Kroc paused a moment to stretch, and was halfway through when there was a sound off to her left. Ears swiveled, her body losing any motion as she watched the opening between the trees. Watching, waiting, wondering who was so near to the Spine.