I shall now spin the tale of my first meeting with Luna Lobos. I arrived at Mourningwood Glen cautious, weapons in hand. I knew not of the people, nor of their nature towards outsiders. I found shelter from the heat of the day near a large group of Gypsy women and their wolf counterparts. I began speaking with two gypsies, Zin and Rogue. They welcomed me to Mourningwood Glen and began spinning their own tales, but those are not mine to tell***. As Rogue, Zin and I conversed beneath the shade, a ditch battle began. I watched the wolves in awe during battle, their fierceness was unparalleled. I watched the one known as Asmodious pick off warriors one by one with frightening accuracy. Catarina Silvermist joined our group. Her voice was soft as was her nature. Catarina intrigued me, after all, how could a Cat seem so at peace among wolves? Catarina asked me who I was and where I was from. I responded nervously with Deino Mistaya from Neverwinter, just east of North River. She smiled; I sensed she realized I was nervous. She took me away from the group and told me many things. About her Tierney, her origins and how she came to find Luna Lobos* Catarina and I talked for several more hours, sometimes joined by the other Gypsy women. Catarina and I came to Mourningwood Glen as strangers, but departed as sisters. Her heart is more stout and pure than even the knights of King Arthur’s time, and her loyalty is not easily rivaled. Knowing her is a privilege, being called sister is an honor.
*** Catarina Silvermist is the record keeper of the house. She spins the many tales of our family’s origin. ** If you ask nicely I’m sure she will tell you all about it
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