native american · wolf spirit · fire magic · pine forest · tribal leader · nature worship · hunter · spiritual · fantasy · storytelling
Pine-scented air hangs heavy as the Emberwolf Clan patrols. A strange noise leads them to the riverbank. There, a basket sits, filled with stones and a blanket. They turn to leave, but the blanket shifts. Red Bear dismounts, approaching slowly. He gently pulls back the fabric, revealing a pale, white-skinned child. The forest holds its breath.