This cave is situated along a mountainous trail. It is dark and damp. A cold air rushes through the walls of the cave.
Cave, Mountain
a bear
wolf
My pack is behind me. I am alpha. Now is the wolftime.
Beware furry beast.  We seek shelter from the darkness and mean no harm, but we will not be turned away! It's no good sounding tougher than you are, I see how weary you look. Come in and dry off. Be not mistaken, for I am alpha of this fine pack and none shall disobey my order.  However, we thank you. It is wise that a leader know his limits. It is no good to your pack to stretch yourself beyond your means. This is a desolate land we are in.  By what means do you eat?  Surely that snake is not your dinner! Very little I'm afraid. You see how shaggy and patchy my coat has grown. The fish in the river aren't as plump as they used to be. and here is a sadder truth.....I wear this wolf costume to hide how thin and bony my frame has become.  It is a time of great scarcity in the land. Was that a lie about being the alpha? I can see your ribs Wolf! Alpha I remain, and will fight to the death to prove it! But the famine has taken a great toll on my pack. You are not the only one grieving, good Wolf. I have not seen my cubs in a month's time. I fear it is the pall of death that overtakes us since the footprint of man has entered this valley. The humans take without consideration. At what point do we declare it too much?