With the dynasty fresh and newly formed within the island of Queen's rest, his cousin felt she'd been too busy making sure things were in order to leave the boarders so soon. So instead she sends Yoshi to the next stop she had planned for that week; Northern Alpines. He had never been to the alpines himself — apparently this is where the Empress and her band had first ended up in the beginning when she'd woken up in the lands Mythiris. A place by the name of Duskguard had let them take refuge here for the time being — and cousin Izumi wanted to know of their well being. Something about an old friend…?

He'd go if he'd have to, as was his duty to serve for the family. Truthfully though he did not wish to go on a diplomatic mission alone (and Aika wasn't too keen on leaving the boarders either, unfortunately). Thankfully, Kaguya agreed to tag along with him so that he had at least someone that he knew with him, and the Baron was grateful for the she-wolf's company.

Stay close, miss Kaguya, and let me know if you feel even the slightest discomfort. Mountainous terrain can be quite dangerous if you're not careful. He assured as the two of them climbed the heights above. Northfall — a place he'd heard whispered about from within the Ravorn festival him and cousin Aika had arrived to. Apparently it was now home to Semya's former matriarch: Raisa. It was another place of interest Izumi had wanted Yoshi to investigate, and so he did.

As the two of them arrived at the boarders, the stopped a safe distance as too not encroach on clearly marked boarders. The bard sent a howl off into the air to announce their presence, his breath condescending within the crisp chill of northern air.

It was her first time in the high north, the cold nipping at her heels with annoying persistence. But she continued to follow Yoshi, hoping that this meeting would go well and that they could go back home quickly. She was not keen on the world full of snow and ice, though around this time of year it seemed to be a tad bit warmer in the lowlands of the alpines. But as they climbed the mountain, Kaguya could feel the weight of the changing altitude taking a slight toll on her lithe form.

I will be sure to let you know, I promise. And I will do my best to stay close. Kaguya did remain at his side, stopping when he did just outside of the borders where Yoshi began to howl for the wolves of Northfall. The white phantom made her own call as well, letting it join his own so that her presence was also made to that of their northern neighbors. Then let the song die down as he did, waiting for them to answer.

At around five months old (and maybe a few days), it was difficult to keep Kvitrafn contained to a single space. She moved like the wind, flighty and bouncy, as her paws carried her over ridges and boulders and through the intricate tunnel system within Northfall’s mountain. Although she was still quite young, it was as if the girl had suddenly grown wings—and off she flew to wherever or whomever her heart desired.

Hard to catch, that one.

Much was the same when Kvitrafn heard a howl come from their borders, piquing her interest almost immediately as she twisted on her heels in that direction.

Friends? Allies? Enemies?

Her heart all but soared with the prospect of something new!

How exciting!

The girl bounded forward toward their borders, a smile on her lips and her beautiful white raven feather (dappled in shades of black, grey, and white) carefully tucked into her fur as the princess of the North sought out their guests.

skill: leader

A call sounded, added with another's just there after, signaling the presence of guests at Northfall's border from the south. South. She wondered if it was some of the wolves from the Raven's Grove which her sister had mentioned smelling in the region.

The queen's attention drew her this way and what a sight-! That it was her daughter whom she first sought trotting past rock and fern into the direction of the border.

Helping to greet our guests are you? She felt she should be worried that her daughter was making a bee-line for the outskirts of their home, up to complete and utter strangers. Yet she found it hard to be irate with Kvitrafn's actions. After all, surely Agrippina or someone else would have intercepted if it had not been herself, right??

Coming up along through their reaches, Wardruna caught sight of the pair after, a bit of a minute, actually. As their coats seemed to match perfectly with their surroundings. There was a tall man with a dark mask and an incredibly snow white woman with pale pink eyes.

Hallo! Welcome to Nordfall! She called out in a bellow as she trotted into the pairs direction with daughter surely in tow.

Yoshiro didn’t know what to expect or, better yet, who he’d expect to come descending down those snow tipped mountain tops. The bard had made sure he looked presentable in the face of who he assumed would be their leaders. Hair smoothed down with not a strand out of place, crow feathers decorating his scruff (by his own, personal style), and standing tall and dignified for all who approached to see. Carrying the pride of his homeland with him (Even though he’d currently been freezing his ass off right now). Seriously, he should’ve brought a hide to drape over his back! What he had not expected, however, was for a child to walk over to them.

Running, actually, running towards him.

A freckled young girl with hibiscus pools for eyes and locs like the sunset. She smiled brightly at them as she approached, and his gaze became owlish in surprise of the discovery. Yet, all the same, a bit of amusement couldn’t help but bubble within his chest, and a shared smile came upon his maw as he faced her. Placing a paw on his chest, he bowed his head politely in greeting. Good day to you, young miss! I hope you and your pack don’t mind a few visitors….

Not too long after, a voice called after the young girl — loud and commanding the attention of all that stood near. A tall, rugged woman came descending down the mountains, next. Layered with colors of the earth beneath melted snow. Though one would think her coat had not matched the white winters which dominated the biome, her physique and stature was certainly built for it. The bard could tell from how she moved through the rocky terrain with ease. She’d welcomed them enthusiastically, introducing the domain the stood upon, and Yoshiro would once again dip his crown in respect of the woman who’d approached. A pleasure to meet the wolves of Nordfall on this fine afternoon!

He was pronouncing that correctly…right?

I am Yoshirō, Baron of the Fujiwara Dynasty. Raising his head up, his head turns to the white ghost at his side. I came with my travel companion, huntress Kaguya Yomenimoakarui. Then, he turns back to the northern woman and the young girl beside her. Empress Izumi has sent us on an expedition to explore the northern packs, in hopes to become better acquainted with the groups we have yet to meet. I hope we haven’t come at a bad time… His lavender gaze, for a beat, looked around and noticed that sir Aosagi had not followed them up the mountains. Did…he not want to come with after all?

Ah, perhaps he was being too sensitive. Besides, the blue heron had no obligation to follow them up the mountain. Even so….it would’ve been nice to have him along.

Yoshi shook his head, straightening back up and meeting the two Northfall women with a smile.

Now then, to whom do I owe the pleasure of being greeted by?