Take it in, but don't look down.

When one was an alpha of a pack, calls from the border were never an unexpected thing. The Hallows was a busy pack, and everyday it seemed like there was an endless amount of new tasks for him to tackle. So when Artorias heard the summons for an audience with him and Briar coming from the edges of their territory, the Aegis set down his work forging and shaping metal in the armory and wiped his face and paws clean with a nearby rag. Far better to look like a king than a blacksmith when visitors were expecting to meet an alpha. Artorias took no weapons nor armor with him, heading straight from the forge to greet their guests. He didn't see Briar immediately there, so he assumed she would be joining them shortly.

Approaching the two wolves at the borders, Artorias immediately recognized the distinct colors and markings of the Mendacium family about the pair. The two wolves were young, the fae a smaller and frail looking princess and the brute just shy of being a dire. Both wore the unique markings of the Mendacium family about their faces, and Artorias instantly recognized Alastor in the girl. The Hallowed king approached the two Mendacium wolves with a welcoming smile, dipping his head in greeting to them both. They still carried the scent of Elysium on their coats, though it was made somewhat fainter by the time spent away from home.

"Welcome to the Hallows. You must be Malico and Mariah," the Aegis spoke in a warm baritone voice. "Please, come across! Avacyn told me to expect your arrival. It's our pleasure to host you both for your training." Turning to lead them into Hallowed lands, Artorias continued with his introduction. "I'm Artorias Carpathius, Aegis of the Hallows. Your family is good friends to us, your parents especially. Are they well?" Art hoped that Manea and Alastor were enjoying their retirement together. "What skills and passions are you both pursuing? Whatever you're interested in learning, I'll make sure you have ready access to our best resources available."

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