(The morning of the 19th) *An image, a ghostly translucent and flickering image, of Miguel appears. He is wearing clothes appropriate for much harsher weather than one would expect from someone in the local clime, heavy cargo pants and a wilderness patterned coat. Miguel has a firearm, something no one here has even seen him touch, slung over his shoulder.... The reflection of him flashes and fades in an odd blue as he speaks, and even though he is calm and composed of speech and manner, those who know him well or are truly observant will notice something. He is afraid.*
"Companions. I have arrived at a place of frost and fear at the call of a Queen of my tribe. I had been asked to keep my involvement secret previously. The time for secrets, I am told, is now over. Alaska holds endless wonders and beauty and it, and the rest of the world, is threatened by what rises up beneath it. Fallen Gurahl and Black Spiral Dancers cavort in glee and Banes chitter in their madness as an ancient unnameable evil rises. This evil is the sworn enemy of all, but especially the Fianna, having destroyed a place sacred to them in the past... and now it hungers for more wanton destruction. Even with the numbers gathered here, Elders and Athros, Masters of the Arts Martial and Spiritual, it will be a close fought thing. This whole battle could turn on the edge of a single blade, the tip of one spear, the bravery of a single garou. I am asking you, each of you, to be that garou. Some must stay behind, and even those who stand and wait serve.... but if you feel your heart answering my call, there is a place and a desperate need for you here. I am prepared, even willing, to face my death.
*Sternness and pride war with fear in his eyes for a moment but something great than all three wins, determination.*
I am not willing to lose for being too proud to ask for help, especially from those I call friends. If you would come, say so, and Harrier the Swiftwinged will show you the way. If you cannot, wish us fortune, for should we fail... you will find my claw marks on the beast when it comes next for our home."
*He seems distracted for a second by something over his shoulder... he turns back, draws his blade in a Knight's Salute and fades...*