Meet and greet

The knowledge that a new pack had been formed in the northern continent of Boreas had come to the Aegis of the Hallows during the most recent pack challenge at the fall of Valhalla, and it showed the alpha that there were changes abound in the north that he was unaware of. The stoic dire brute that Artorias had been at the pack challenge had seemed almost glad that Valhalla had toppled and yet also disappointed at the same time. He hadn't gotten a chance to meet with his fellow alpha at the challenge, but now it would be time to get to know his peers that dwelled in the mountains as he had heard from rumor. As he was preparing for his ventures up to the wintery climate of Boreas, Artorias' children asked to join him on his trip to see some new lands and meet new wolves. Ever the believer in learning by first-hand experiences, Artorias was glad to allow his children to join him on this diplomatic endeavor, especially since Talyssa and Bramble had both expressed interest in following the diplomat routes.

Knowing that Boreas was in the midst of its winter, Artorias had ensured all of his entourage had an alpaca wool cloak to keep themselves warm, especially near the mountains where it got colder much more dramatically. The Aegis himself was dressed with a simple yet elegant black wool cloak that almost blended seamlessly into his dark fur, bold orange stitchings hemming the fringes of the cloak and hood; the colors of the Hallows. Beneath his cloak he carried his sword, tucked away but always in reach in case the road north had been fraught with danger. Approaching the base of the Fenrir Mountains, Artorias immediately took note of the scent of the pack above the crispness of freshly fallen snow. This must be the Heidinn pack. Artorias stood at the borders and lowered his hood, then issued a simple call out for an audience with the alpha he had seen before, his voice ringing out in the wintry air and echoing around the mountains. Then he stood by and waited.

While they waited, Artorias turned back to his children. "Remember, just be yourselves. It's important to make a good first impression with new potential friends, but it's more important to be genuine." He trusted his kids wouldn't do anything ridiculous or foolhardy, but he also wanted to emphasize the fact that it didn't mean they had to act like perfect little high society Victorian children. Treating this interaction with ease and not putting too much pressure on themselves to behave a certain way would make it all the easier for them. "And remember to mind your manners and don't ask any untoward questions," added Artorias with a pointed glance to Ember in particular. Then with a smile to his family, he turned back to wait for Heidinn's alpha.

"Artorias Carpathius" | "Carpathian"