Look to the Future

Summons rung clear and crisp over the lands. It was time for the pack to meet, and organize for the coming season. Kaine glanced to their family, frolicking about outside the den. Their sons were growing steadily, though Mephistopheles didn't appear as promising in size compared to his brother. No matter. Given time, perhaps he would blossom into a fine young man. Rising to their feet, the beast barked roughly to stop the brawling youngsters. "We have been summoned. Boys, follow your mother and I." They commanded, tail flagging high over their hips.

Another, more harried howl swept through the air from beyond. This was no longer a meeting for children. To Agria, they would offer a soft nuzzle into the fur of her neck. "Allow me to see what the fuss is about, I will return if you are needed." They murmured. Kicking off from the hard packed earth around the den, they set off at breakneck speed towards the source of the call. Broad paws pounded the terra, with no room for pause. Something was most certainly amiss here, and they wouldn't rest until they found out what it was about. There was urgency in Malleus' booming call.

Arriving at the scene, the context of the howl became clear. An unconscious woman. Waterlogged fur. Faintly, the scent of the newest addition to the Empire. Eclipse was in danger. A flood, or storm. Already, Malleus had departed. Without hesitation, the shaggy titan set off after the search party.