The snow leopard tribesmen immediately scrambled to fulfill their Alpha's orders, practically tripping over themselves to make the grand guest hut presentable.
Females hurried into the structure with piles of thick, plush white furs, while several hunters rushed to the central fire pit to roast the freshest cuts of mountain deer.
The heavy, savory scent of cooking meat soon began to drift through the crisp air, mingling with the scent of pine and burning wood.
Ren personally led the way, his tail swaying behind him like a proud banner. The guest hut was the largest in the village, built from sturdy timber logs and reinforced with thick mud brick to seal out the freezing mountain air.
Inside, a clean stone fireplace crackled with a freshly lit fire, instantly bathing the spacious room in a warm, amber glow.
