Tic for tak

“Hmm” he said quietly in musing, casting his glance back down at the smaller wolf. She didn’t know of the volcano? Well, she was going to be in for a shock. “The smoke and ash currently spreads out across all Eastern territories, and many others are still affected by it.” he explained, slowing his steps a little when he saw that she was struggling. He was accustomed to being surrounded by smaller wolves. His own sister was half his size, and some days he feared he would stand on her. Perhaps he should, if only to see the shock on her face.

“The land that will become permanent Ashen Empire territory is further to the East from here, and is affected by the volcano. For the meantime, we claim these two lands, and wait for our chance to take out home back from nature” he explained, as they skirted around the trees, and the rocks of Deathbelle’s territory became more obvious.

“Your lucky you entered Boreas away from the volcano, you would have lost your way in the smoke and starved, I imagine” he said matter-of-factly.not that she had found an easy time in the desert, that had almost killed her too. No wonder she had so easily accepted his invitation to stay in the Armada for a time.

Heh her question amused him, no doubt a few wolves in the land would have warned her away from the Ashen Empire. They weren’t known as the kindest wolves, even if their Empress had a gentle streak a mile-long. “The overly-religious cult in Auster, which is the Island South of here would probably be happy to kill you if you trespassed. Most other packs will give you a warning at least, if not complete help like some of the gentler packs” he explained. “Most of the packs have relocated in the wake of the volcano, and I haven’t scouted most of their new temporary territories” he explained. Probably not the most helpful answer, but he hadn’t taken much interest in the other packs yet. When the Armada was up and running, no doubt Io would insist on making trade alliances.