He continued, his voice now firm, and leaving no room for argument. "I also have provided my own territories. As you are well aware, the Skyhowlers have welcomed this gathering time and again over the centuries. We have been loyal to our duties to the pack, freely offering our resources to sponsor the feast. But recently, there have been numerous packs who have labored more persistently than the others. They've increased their homelands, strengthened their defenses, and grown their reserves." ...