The sun rose high above the colossal forest arena, painting streaks of gold and amber across the towering canopy. The first round of the Moon Gathering called the Race of Wisdom and Wits, was about to begin. Forty contestants from ten wolf packs stood on the starting field, their shadows long against the dewy grass.
This was no simple test of speed or strength. The Elder Council had designed the round to test a wolf’s intelligence, instinct, and team coordination.
Somewhere deep in the sprawling forest were humans, well actors, technically. They were tied to trees, representing “The Prize”.
“The challenge. Rescue the human and bring them safely to the finish line before time ran out.” Announced the judge.
Easy enough. Except for the “large forest” part.
And the wild animal
