A gathering of several hundred stood in front of a pyre, it was dark and the stars glinted in the sky. It was quiet except for the crackling of burning wood. Most of the people standing there were men ranging from young adults to elder men, a few younger women were there as well, but most of the women were elders. A few pups stood by their parents clinging to either mom's or dad's leg. In the front stood a large man in casual clothing, he had broad shoulders and big arms, and he easily took the space for what would be two other people. He was towering over most, but still, he looked like a place of comfort. His hair was pulled back in a ponytail, his beard was newly cut and groomed. Next to him stood his group of elites, and the one closest to him was a tall and slim woman. Her curves made
