Welshman's Lead Dog

A sturdy working terrier, short-coated and brindled, it responds to the Welshman’s lead with tense enthusiasm but no aggression. Burton greets it warmly—part of the expected rhythm of welcome at Shangri-La—while Murray’s presence suggests the animal accompanies Burton’s regular patrols. Its thick collar bears no pendant, just faded leather already softened by frequent use. It doesn’t stalk Gavrok’s hunters—but their natural caution around a strange dog highlights how Burton’s camp now operates with hushed trust, where even mute companions carry political weight.