the empire (of puppies) strikes back

Áskell was playing in the dirt, using his paws to kick it up into the air and whenenver he found a good clod he'd attempt to fling it at his companion. The clods never got very close. The agile bird was able to glide and dive out of the way in a graceful fashion.

His antics skittered to a halt at the call of the Empress. Oh boy, it was training time! He was curious to see how many pups showed up for the fight training. With a goodbye to his father who was crafting nearby, Áskell took off to where the pup training was going to be held. When he arrived there were two adults there. He assumed the lady was the empress but he wasn't quite sure who the black and orange wolf with the horns was. Maybe that was the emperor. "Hi! I'm Áskell."