She spent extra time on these panels, making sure they were just right. She had started fire without a friction stick, she rode on the backs of horses and she even knew the sacred name of Ursus. "I know you have to leave for the Ninth Cave tomorrow, so I want to take this opportunity to say thank you again for everything you've done for me. "Since it was our First Zelandoni's Wolf companion that discovered the cave, it only seems fitting that he be honored in this way. It took all that day to get past the lake. [1] She received honorary degrees from her alma mater, Pacific University, Portland State University, the University of Maine and the Mount Vernon College for Women. ", "I'm sorry, but that isn't up to me. When Cambarre was away safely with the last young horse Jonayla waited for the others to disappear from sight before pulling the barrier away and letting the horses free from the enclosure. These screens were blocking his view, but also blocking out those Others who had been so rude. Until a dead person's spirit is led to the Spirit World it may try to inhabit another person's body, or even an animal's body. I think if you hadn't rescued me from the men of the Shaman I might not be alive today.". There was nobody here so we're just taking a break. "I have traveled for more than a year to reach this place and in that time I have met many tribes," Ralev began. "I know," said the old man. "Don't worry about meat for tonight. He still remembered when Brukeval had been in love with Ayla, he'd known it even though no one ever spoke about it. It seemed a natural thing when Lorala had touched her the first time. The place where she had finally understood her position among her adopted people and her relationship with the Mother. ", "My mother tells me that your women can't hunt or use weapons. At first he had enjoyed the power he'd had over these people in the north. "I suggest holding next year's Summer Meeting at the Nineteenth Cave's gathering area. Use some valerian or some lemon balm. The other children noticed him for the first time and fell silent as he came nearer. "Yes, alright, but don't get your hopes up for an early start. Jonayla stopped suddenly, saying over her shoulder to Cambarre, "There is someone just to the right of the trail, standing by that big rock. ", They both saw the Zelandoni then. "And I'll say one more thing, I'm proud to be the mother of Durc and he is as important to me as are the children that Jondalar and I have conceived together." Cambarre walked solemnly over to the hunt leader and held out his spearthrower and quiver of spears. The sights, sounds and aromas brought back childhood memories. Cambarre asked. "That way there wouldn't be any more violence and the possibility of more deaths", "I understand your wish for peace," Ayla replied. "She lived in a valley with no other people? She was about to run forward when Joharran caught her arm, "No! "What a thing to happen to one so young," she murmured. The dead man had been laid out on a raised platform covered by a woven mat. After he called her name, he realized that her name and Ayla's were the only ones he could actually speak properly. Chapter 22 Mageb and Durg had been told to look out for a male and female couple from the Others. You had a flathead child by one of those disgusting animals and I bet you liked it. ", "No, I was not of high rank, but I was adopted by the Mog-ur of our Clan whose sibling, Iza, was first among Medicine Women throughout all the Clan to the east and she taught me. So why wouldn't there be animals who are like Zelandoni? She had golden colored hair. Finally, Brukeval walked back to the campfire and now all Cambarre could hear were murmurs as the men talked amongst themselves.. Cambarre watched Brukeval closely after that. His face was so foreign looking to her that she could understand why some of the Zelandonii thought the Clan weren't human. First Place is less than half the distance north of here and I can assure you of a welcome and the help you would need," Melodene of the Chimu said. The Mother walked seeming on air as she entered the open space before the outdoor hearth. Then a thought occurred to her. Mind if I tag along with you?". We must find Ayla as soon as possible, the loss of Wolf will be very hard on her. I guess the horses spooked over something they smelled from farther off. Mageb was the first to see them. ", "I hope so Groog," Jonayla replied. "I love you Jondalar. "I'm glad that you're happy Ayla," Jondalar hugged her again, slowly rocking her back and forth, secure in his arms. Then we will hear from the first Zelandoni who serves among the caves below Big River in the far south. This is what she'd always done when observing wild animals or stalking her prey, before she had the advantage of a horse. To her chagrin, she realized that she hadn't noticed that before. She had never heard of anything like that before. It is very important for any cave to have someone who has the skill of organizing.". It was a black thing to do, that would curse the whole S'Armunai. Folara, Jondalar's sister, had mated with Aldanor, a man from the S'Armunai ten Summer Meetings ago. Willamar snickered and was about to say something about dignity when she turned her eyes on him and put her fists to her hips as if waiting to challenge him. Groog was holding on to the pole-drag nervously and many of the people stood around watching with surprise and consternation showing on their faces. The whole family helped, including Joharran and Proleva and even Jaradal when he wasn't leading a hunt. She was a fool to have dared to defy the Earth Mother Spirit come to earth. Now that there was enough to eat, he asked for new clothing to wear. He could have overcome that with his skill as a hunter or as an accomplished leader of men. Bless her, but the First Zelandoni was ill for too long. He also had the memory of a manifestation attached to that moment, an entity called The Woman Who Hunts, an identity that had always been mysterious and not well-defined. Ayla asked quietly. Of course, Denanna was the first to challenge her, "First Zelandoni, we all know how you feel about these Clan people of yours, but why should we believe this man? You're quite an accomplished woman and he better realize that he'll have to work at it to keep your love." Then he looked at Durg and saw his mocking eyes and an expression that all but said, 'I would have told you if you would have let me.'. ", Jondalar could take no more, "Brukeval, what happened to you? No one else living has ever had that honor or that burden. This was the area that the Others never came into because they were afraid of the Clan, at least that was what Mageb told Durg. Maybe his people can help in the search. "He is tall and well-built and they say he was very sought after before he met your mother. Cambarre asked, holding his breath. They finished their tea. Do you know the story of Creb?" "Jonayla, where have you been? "I was only a girl really and didn't know if I would survive on my own so I left my son with my sister. We Zelandonia who stayed behind and didn't go north, talked to the Zelandonii and it was decided no matter what happened to you as a child, you are our accepted and honored spiritual leader and that we all, and I mean all of us, want you to remain our leader.". Ayla felt like she was somehow outside of her own body now, as if the Mother was speaking through her. I have some grains with berries heated and ready to eat and some winter tea made.". Then promising to meet again the next day, they went to their home lodges to deliver their kills as a contribution to the evening's meal. ", Ayla had noticed the paintings, not that they were as accomplished as her friend's work at the First Wolf Cave but they were well done. The Zelandoni of the White Cave reached out to take the pouch. I have no doubt they would have killed him.". Can you tell me where everyone went? The two were both frozen in the moment, neither wishing to say more. Ramacol continued, "The First Zelandoni and her Acolyte have headed up to Hilltop Holding, the Nineteenth Cave, to check into the rumors of violence further north. ", The Donier of the Nineteenth Cave hurried into the light. He was angry now. Jonayla recognized her immediately, "Greetings 'Dula' I have dressed this man's wounds. "How old are you?" As Jondalar made his way to the guest hearth he heard excited voices and a man saying, "and we will be there by the end of this moon. More would have gladly come, but I felt there might be a problem feeding more. Ayla didn't think that Melodene would be content to be a caregiver for an old man for too long, she was an attractive woman. That will be where you will find Havoe. Then she placed a fingertip over one end. Ayla knew that it was mere chance that she was still alive. It actually took four more days for all the groups from all the caves, including the six caves from south of Big River to arrive. ", "I'm glad you feel that way Zelandoni. Please consider turning it on! Both Jondalar and Ayla had attended the initial meeting with the southern Doniers, as well as Joharran the leader of the Ninth Cave with his mate Proleva. "Yes, just dazed, she'll recover," Ayla responded. You're a little thinner than I was and maybe a tiny bit shorter, but then I was two years older than you when I was mated. They were east of here, south of Clan territory when they disappeared. He thought for a moment about joining her but then thought better of it. Cambarre reached between their bodies then Jonayla gasped as she felt his eagerness penetrate her. Horses are smart and learn quickly. Won't you please consider attending?" He was proud of his son. At least I know he's still alive and seems to be doing well that will have to be enough." "No, it's good that you came, I might have stayed here too long and been late for the meeting. Jondalar wouldn't admit out loud how frightened he'd been, seeing Brukeval standing over her with hate in his eyes. Jonayla finally found the courage to ask. Ayla was feeling sick to her stomach now, she was pretty sure this was how she had felt some ten summers ago when the earth shook at the Summer Meeting. "Rubio, please take me to the Zelandoni Stone. The man's face reddened, "Well, not every Maga Spear is the same, it only has to be carved to make it a Maga Spear. What was going on here? How was it that they hadn't put the two together before? When the people had access to all three of these foods, it was considered the beginning of a new warm-time that would allow freedom of travel again. Did I remember that correctly?". I don't want him to be alone with all that's going on and I can't stay with him myself. 10. "Camma, do you really want Brukeval's spirit wandering this forest? In the few seconds that she had to react, Ayla knelt and shoved the stout Clan spear butt-first into the stony ground beneath her. "If that happens and they succeed, who's to say that it isn't for the best. Newly mated couples left immediately after the ceremony was over. Even though the Chimudonii are not of our people, they should not be attacking Clan or anyone else. He gulped and looked over at his sister. She would be giving this speech again just as she had earlier at the summer's first matrimonial. By that evening Ayla concluded they would need to leave the next day for the Summer Meeting. Lorala pulled away from Jonayla and quietly walked away. Having been told these troublemakers were only twenty or so strong, I thought a combined party of seventy hunters would be enough. I think if it could be found once, then we should be able to find it again. 4. But she regretted that they had to use it. You Chimudonii seem to be the menace here. As she had been instructed, she held back on using the entire remaining fungus. Ayla dismounted in one smooth motion and ran into the old man's open arms. Lately circumstances had drawn Ayla away from Jondalar and her children more than she would have liked. Honey is what we need most for this type of wound," Ayla said. We all remember how much trouble she had at that birthing so maybe the Mother is watching out for her.". As she mounted Gray, Jonayla looked back at the herd and waved, "Thank you! Not knowing how the meeting would go, Ayla didn't want to be drawn into casual conversation with anyone; she didn't want her feeling of calm clarity to be diluted. He saw the two stop and retrieve their flying spears from the Auroch carcasses, apparently to be used again. She was new to riding, but felt safe with his arm around her waist, even safer when he held her tight. What made this tallest mountain special was what it held within. It was the same thing as her mother's realization about how babies were made - between a man and a woman - by simple observation and by understanding what you were observing. They both looked around at the profusion of paintings both complete and in progress. Clan men protect the females and children and hunt for food, we have the memories for that. Even though he knew it was rude to do so. How could that young female from the Others see him? Friends Following That was a big mistake on their part because Armuna knew of a plant, gray in color, with sharp leaves that would kill a person if ingested. My people are very numerous in the south and we combine caves to hunt, sometimes we have as many as fifty people involved in a hunt and that takes careful planning when you have that many people involved." She never had another child, which made her sad. "We came into your lands to try to stop the false Shaman you call 'Skytalker' and also his hunt leader, a man called Brukeval. A business, that you Zelandonii should be taking care of yourselves, but are leaving to the people of the north.". He looked up as she entered and signed a greeting, then asked a question. There were hundreds of ivory beads made from mammoth tusk and sewn onto the garment and Jonayla knew that each small bead had been carved, pierced, and polished by hand. Then she heard them yelling loudly and waving their arms. 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