A wolf sits at the rocky outskirts of a patch of pines. Around him, pups and adults filter through the trees, milling about, with the male in the center watching them all with olive eyes.
As you approach, he raises his head, crossing his paws as he looks at you, wearily but with a smile.
"Hello, pup," he says, in an even tone. His eyes look tired and his face seems worn, but despite this he appears to be content.
"I am Salem, leader of this collective. Who are you?"
Slowly, Salem gets up, stretching his front legs out in front of him with a yawn.
"We don't get many visitors this high up."
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Salem is the leader of the Equinox Collective, a sister pack of the Solstice Order. He is a calm, even tempered, but tired authority along with his mate, Flicker. He is harsh by no means - even as the central power of the pack, he remains dutiful and humble in his command.