Northstar Vale Appangik

germanicus listened.

the man was in his prime and observant.

the imperator descended the slopes. mereo could keep back until he gestured them forward.

he slowed and stepped where he could be seen, keeping back a respectful distance. "hail," he murmured, taking in the sight of the man flanked by the two young wolves. 

"i am germanicus, imperator of mereo. i am only interested to know your purpose here." his attention was on the man. "cruel wolves have moved through these mountains too recently for me to chance it again."