Housewarming

The trip up north had been a long, but thankfully highly uneventful one. Traversing the Bifröst and the entire length of Boreas from south to north had taken the pair of wolves and their avian son the better part of two days, following the same path Artorias and Briar had taken when she'd brought him up to the Dreamer's Col to see the Firestorm Grotto some seasons ago. Along with them was one of the Hallows' alpacas tugging a cart laden with a few housewarming gifts for their gracious hosts. With him, Artorias carried Embershard, but felt no need for his armor on a social trip, opting to leave it behind in favor of traveling light. During their travels, Artorias had noticed the missing pack scent of Aerie and briefly wondered what had happened to the small, reserved pack. He didn't know any Aerie wolves well, but his interactions with Eligos had been polite and cordial. Wherever they all were, he hoped they were all right.

As the family approached the edge of the Dreamer's Col territory, the familiar scent of the Armada became noticeable, the scent markers that carried Sirius and Azure's scent like a beacon to the traveling Carpathians. A beaming smile spread across Artorias' lips as he turned his attention to his mate and his ward. "We're here!" Art led the group up to the borders of the new Armadan territory, taking in the sights of the awe-inspiring peaks rising around them from the arid territory of the northern tundras. Even in the midst of spring, the north had a coolness in the air. It was a refreshing change to the usual heat of Auster, though something told him Zephyr wouldn't be too fond of it. Stopping at the border, Artorias tipped his head back and called for Sirius and for Zee, then moved to stand beside Briar, leaning gently into her side while his tail entwined with hers. The young wolf was eager to see his in-laws again, and to see the new home they'd built for themselves.

"Artorias" | "Carpathian" | "Corbin" | "Eira" | "Argent"