"Moon Goddess, bless us all," said each one.
Den
Den, the youngest wolf apprentice under Mira, had learned to set wardstones at key points across the territory. He understood how salt, silver, and a breath of spirit kept the protection strong.
His duties went beyond magic—he updated ledgers, logged supplies, marked maps, and recorded every attempted breach, whether by beasts or men.
It was long, tiring work that demanded patience and steady hands. The wolf guards reported to him and Mira, noting each shimmer of the wards—or when the shimmer went missing. For someone so young, the trust placed in him was great, and he carried it proudly.
"When Mistress Mira visits Blackthorn," Eira once overheard him say, "I'll be all alone. I hope they assign me a partner or another apprentice."
