Third-person POV
Word of Maris's achievements rushed back to the Blackwood Pack like a long wolf howl over empty land.
Brenda was so excited she could hardly sit still. She quickly told the servants to prepare a big ceremony and personally led a group to the clan's sacred altar, Luminar Rock, to thank the Moon Goddess.
Servants from the Blackwood Pack carried deer, snow sheep, and precious moonstones as offerings.
They marched proudly through the stone streets and busy market.
Sacred-flame grass burned along the path. Whips cracked loudly in the air. The whole scene grew more and more dramatic. The watching townspeople became even more sure that the legendary female general had to be Maris.
"Look! That's an honor being given to General Maris!"
"She must be the Moon Goddess's chosen
