SLlTHER 🐍 #5339

     The underbrush is thick here, but you feverishly work past it to step into a rocky clearing.  The moon rests directly above you, casting its image down upon the lake's shimmering reflection.  Its hue is a deep golden shade tonight, leaving heavy shadows blanketed across the forest. There are various smaller dens and rock outcrops scattered amongst the clearing, some even right up against the lake's shore. The sound of at least dozens of frogs can be heard in the distance, though their exact location is unknown. Your ears perk as you hear a heavy pawstep from one of the lakeside dens.  A large wolf's head peers out from the shadows. 

   In fact, he is massive, quickly filling the space between you in a handful of strides.  The wolf's muted pelt is contrasted by his piercing silver gaze, almost seeming illuminated by the dim moonlight.  He gives a smug grin,

     "Welcome to Hunter's Moon Pack, traveler. I trust that you mean us no trouble.  If you do, I find it rather foolish that you would make yourself so known.  I could hear you coming from deer-leaps away!" He opened his mouth in a hearty guffaw, exposing a set exceptionally large fangs. His fangs remained bared for a moment, though it was unclear if this was intentional.  You begin to notice a handful of eyes glinting in the darkness.  You struggle to focus your eyes, but the moon's light only gives a faint outline of the figures gathering in the clearing. Resuming his previous indifferent, piercing expression, he continued,

   "I'm Helix, the leader of this pack.  What can I do for you, friend?"

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