[center][img]https://i.ibb.co/HDCcvNx/Gideon-Header.png[/img][h2]Dead
[sub]Probably time to reroll tbh[/sub][/h2][/center][hr]
Gideon accepted the help from Akando graciously, clenching his neck tightly as he had stood up. Gideon wouldn't affirm or deny Akando's assessment, especially given that from what Gideon knows, the wolf would've likely ripped his neck right out regardless. After all, it would've likely gone for the parts that [i]weren't[/i] steel. Still, it wasn't like Gideon didn't have a plan should the wolf try for his neck regardless. After all, he had spent quite a bit hunting wolves in his travels. His arms were already near his neck. All he needed to do was grasp at its jaws and rip...

Postulating about his chances of wrestling with a wolf had to wait, however, as Gideon felt a chill down his spine. It was a chill far colder than the blizzard he had survived through just moments before. A bitter cold that almost froze Gideon to his bones. His senses of danger suddenly surged, the blessing within him ringing in his ear. It's as if the Forgefather himself screamed to his Raam child that he was in grave danger. The sage nearly winced at the piercing headache he had received. No sooner than that, the source of this danger made its presence known, and Gideon could not help but quiver at its appearance.

The Kyrnith stood before them.

Luckily for the trio, it seems the Kyrnith was not offended quite yet. It instead posited a simple question to the group, merely asking what they are doing in its forests. Gideon was quick to compose himself, thinking of a measured response to this Elder Beast. He bowed his head slightly, although he did his best not to show too much reverence. He was not sure just how the Kyrnith would take to such conduct, so the best course of action was to go for a middle ground. After all, he did not want to appear [i]subservient[/i] to the fickle Elder Beast.

"[color=95A5A6]The village of Dawn has suffered the brunt of the Rime Frost's march. Our supplies have been heavily diminished. We simply seek meat and furs.[/color]" Gideon began, gazing upon the wolves he had slain. "[color=95A5A6]We wish not to disturb you and your kin. We've even made sure to stop the wolves from seizing the opportunity our hunt opened and going after your children. We have made sure that your deer will not be harmed as a consequence of our hunts, and will continue to do so. All Dawn asks is for an accord, at least so we can recover our losses.[/color]"