You continue to climb, following closely in the pawsteps of Mela and Anhura as it grows a bit steeper. You can tell that both wolves have much experience with this path as they skillfully keep their balance on their fours.
Just as you round the top, you are met with a graduale slope until you reach a clearing much larger than any that you've visited so far. Surrounding the clearing is a barrier of thick trees, and on one side of it a cliffside stands, protecting the area from cold canyon winds. In the middle of it all are groups of wolves, three of them to be exact, all arranged around a pile of food, the biggest catch in it being an elk bull. You guess it's the catch Solis was talking about.
"Anhura! Mela!" A feminine voice barks, and you turn to see a uniquely colored wolf padding over out from amongst a thicket a few strides away.
"Vinniah!" Both your friends bark in return, greeting the elder wolf with a friendly bow.
"Bryis told me about a visitor named Y/N?" Vinniah comments, and then sees you. "Ah. Hello," She smiles, "I'm Vinniah, second lead scout. I'm in charge of roll call here, meaning I take mental note of all who attend mealtime each eve. We're glad to have you. Girls," She turns to Anhura and Mela, "Make sure Y/N knows where you sit, will you?"
Both younger females nod obediently, guiding you towards the largest group out of the three...