Chapter 38 I'm more grateful than I can say. Star was running around the horses' legs playfully all the while being ignored by them, while Cambarre and Jonayla smiled contentedly as they rode toward their next destination, the Chimu's First Place. "Zelandoni," she started, and then looked around, suddenly wanting more privacy. "This is all I have left. Even more than that," Melodene said with a catch in her voice, "he said he would make our people great among all peoples. "I am Durcan from the Ninth Cave," he answered simply. It is well known there is more game in the north than in the south. Now it would normally hold hides for tents, grains and dried meats so they could be stored safely away from foraging animals. "You are both our children now, especially since Cambarre has no parents left in this world. They had an accident when traversing a steep slope of scree. We all know the toll a gathering takes on the surrounding area, so the larger the territory, the less healing time required for the land to recover." They'd made plans to meet and spend the afternoon pleasuring each other beside a little stream in a secluded place they had been to before. What was she playing at? I just can't imagine living without a wonderful animal friend like Wolf. "I haven't had a tea like this before. Groog knew there could never be any price in goods that could be paid for this atrocity. As they rode toward the north, Durcan broke the silence, "Father, doesn't it seem unusually quiet this morning? They had grown prosperous and multiplied without any natural disasters to thin their ranks, they had grown to two holdings and were looking for a place to build a third. "Can you really believe that?" Reading this book was like re-connecting with old friends. Ayla was looking around at the campsite and noticed their tent had been set up and their travel gear had been arranged the way she liked it. That one nod broke a tradition that had gone unbroken since the dawn of mankind. It had been almost a full a moon since Jondalar and Matagan had been attacked. Dula then opened her own medicine bag and pulled out a soft deer hide pouch containing the fungus and handed it to Ayla. Who better to lead us? I don't even want to think about it." the girl asked. "The Shaman will not see you if you do not come now!" She didn't want to go to the smelly old Clan cave again, but she wanted to let her mother go straight back to her father. Jondalar was with her now and he smiled as they exchanged looks. Kimadar and Ayla came up from the pit next. There was only a moment's pain as she adjusted to this new experience and then intense pleasure as her lover began to move in her, hugging her strong perfect body to his. They had easily fallen into the division of tasks. What was he thinking, putting his own pleasure ahead of Jonayla's mother and the others that would be worried about her. The conversation moved back to the Clan hunt and Cambarre was asked to describe it for the men. ", "Yes, it is. "Mother, you know that you can do anything you put your mind to. Jondalar stood, "I think we should begin our preparations for the journey tomorrow." The only way he will give me that permission is if he thinks I'm something more than an ordinary female. "Yes, but when she comes home she's just my mother. "I need to set the leg bones while he's still unconscious. She took her research seriously. "They could be miles away by now. Jonayla was brought back into the moment when her mother clan-signed that she could relax and that the bones were aligned and back in place. It made him feel proud, and grateful to this powerful Donier. After a few minutes he stumbled upon the blonde Donier from the Ninth Cave sitting cross-legged at the north end of a meadow. As he stood, Ayla pulled the hide covering aside and spoke excitedly to Jondalar, "They're saying people from the Lanzadonii have arrived, come quick, let's see who they are." ", At that moment Jondalar and Durcan walked into camp and dumped a big load of kindling and broken branches beside the fire circle that Ayla had laid out. "We'll see. You weren't one of the Zelandoni, but you seemed to be by your actions and your accomplishments. "During this, our first meeting, it is the right and responsibility of each candidate to speak their mind. They were casting spells at each other and suddenly our old Shaman clutched his chest and fell over dead. We use screens made of reeds or stretched hides like these around us to have privacy from others.". If he curses you, you will die. He hugged her to him and vowed, "You won't die unless I'm already dead. Brukeval was hunched on the ground near Ayla, holding a bloody hand with his men standing nervously behind him. Where, I didn't see him?". "I was unmated, but had a son when I was eleven summers old. She had expected Denanna to stand against her on solving the Clan violence in the north, but she was surprised by the unwavering support of the southern caves, especially their spokeswoman, the first Zelandoni for the southerners. Ayla had instructed her daughter in medicine and the care of the ill since she was a small child. I know there will be many Zelandonii willing to help. He gave Ayla a wink as she passed by him. Never trying to gain from it and never reminding anyone of her gifts of knowledge like most people would have. As their eyes met, Camma, the leader of the Chimu people noted the confidence in the blonde woman. To me they have as much dignity, maybe even more, than the Zelandonii. "Zelandoni, there is risk in that plan. "It didn't go as easily as Skytalker thought it would, especially when the flatheads started to really fight back. Let's take a walk. Deep down inside he'd dreamed that something might happen to Jondalar and he, Brukeval, could step in to ease her grief. "Oh yes, I understand." "Yes, I was the one who originally saw the need, but Tormaden, leader of the Nineteenth Cave and the other leaders actually caught most of the renegade men. With so many people to organize, it won't be an early start no matter how ready we might be," Ayla replied. "Since it was our First Zelandoni's Wolf companion that discovered the cave, it only seems fitting that he be honored in this way. She knew instinctively that this was a gift from the Mother and that it was a singular honor. "Yes, a most remarkable medicine. He was too flustered and concerned about Ayla to worry about politeness. She assured the boy that his father would be in a kinder place, walking in the Spirit World with his ancestors. "The first moon is called Warming Moon, (March). "Yes First Zelandoni, they've been seen and we know where they are camped. The man of the Clan signed, as he looked around at his surroundings. It was finally decided that she would travel north in the summer, only by then she was too weak to make the journey. She looked down at the stones she still held in her hands and felt an excitement that she was unfamiliar with. As she found a place beside the elderly man she was handed a bone platter with succulent pieces of Roe Deer cut into chunks cooked with greens and a baked tuber. "I'm almost seventeen summers, I was born during the Harvest Moon," Jonayla said, briefly looking back at the man of the Clan. Ralev leaned close to the boy and whispered, "What did you think about my story Durc? "We had apparently encroached into flathead territory. "Because I had a child whose name was Durc, a name given to him by Creb. There has to be a reason for this. "We will speak no more of this." Cambarre called to Joharran, asking after her. Her fear and confusion were so great that she'd stopped worrying about why they were all there. Ayla rose from her cross-legged position and stood with dignity, saying, "Denanna and everyone else who is here," she looked around at the people, some of them friends and some of them not. I would like a man who can think fast on his feet and can use a weapon in his defense. Look at me! The summer was coming to an end and within a full moon phase they would begin to see dustings of snow in the mountains. He had a momentary pang of guilt, remembering their misunderstandings of the past. They were coming! I wasn't sure of my welcome when you returned. ", Just then Dula stepped from behind Trivodan and signed to Ayla that she would finish the infusion and give it to Jondalar. Ayla's eyes had opened wide at these last remarks, her gray irises dilated in anger, but she held herself in. "I understand how you must feel. "Mother, are you all right? Ayla was grateful that someone was taking charge so she could concentrate on Jondalar's wound. "The Clan considers direct prolonged eye contact as rude and I'm sure that Groog is feeling very uncomfortable right now. Melodene called out but received no reply. It was obvious that something was going on at the cave. "Think about that water you are drinking," Ayla said. Having so many of the Others around all the time was making him even more nervous and he didn't like the feeling. During this time, most of the women were out each day harvesting the bounty that nature had manufactured during their summer away. I have wanted to leave here since last summer. "We should keep heading north and quickly. Durcan, although he wanted to be a great hunter and horse breeder, appreciated the Knapper's skill, especially because his father was a renowned Knapper. Jonayla asked, hoping the news was good. They must be made to feel as part of the whole. Please consider writing book seven. Ayla had been shocked that Brukeval would have already heard about her Clan son but this time she was prepared. These unusual spears seemed strangely familiar. The young Zelandonii couple were made comfortable and fed. Ayla, you're not", "No Jondalar, I'm talking about our daughter's children. He needed to lie down. It was hard to make out what they were saying. She was annoyed at his delay, but didn't complain, there was no reason to offend him. The hunter was beginning to think that his Zelandoni was not in the cave, then he heard a muffled voice, "Yes, what is it? "Well, I'm grateful for what you have done. ", "See, that's why I'm behind you," said the Zelandoni of the Third Cave. I know I only have a few years left in this life, but I will live them loving that woman and being loved by her. Jondalar asked, as he'd been instructed to do by Ayla. Jonayla had grown up with her mother telling her that to be clean was healthy for the body, a ritual worth doing that kept her fit. I was just becoming a woman then, my blood had begun to flow. Ayla hugged her earnest young daughter. ''I have got at least one letter from an Australian Aborigine saying, 'This feels right to me. And if you don't eat and pay attention to your health you won't be strong enough to endure all the arguing and bickering that will go on at the gathering. They had been assigned the home ground south of their cave and had been there for several hours with little expectation of seeing anything unusual. Jonayla was inwardly happy, soaringly so, but outwardly she remained calm, or at least hoped that she looked calm. That is why they threw spears at her. Our First Zelandoni lost her parents in an earthquake when she was a small child of no more than five summers and was forced to wander on her own. Then she placed it beside Blandar's shrouded body. 'I knew your brother would come begging one day. Star had been in the middle of devouring the bits of raw Elk meat that Jonayla had placed in the enclosure. "There is not a day goes by that I do not think of my son Durc. When she mentioned that her mother had known the Mog-ur named Creb, Groog sat up with a sudden alarmed expression on his face. Auel attended the University of Portland. "Yes, but I thank you anyway," the Zelandoni of The White Cave said. I get the feeling from you that you're not completely happy about being our leader. At the head of Old Valley they could see what looked like a solid rock wall. He'd been surprised by her concern. Groog was still telling him about his experiences with the Others when the Mog-ur signed the younger man to halt. The name was given to this moon phase because about half way through this moon is the time that Summer Meetings begin and the people gather from the region to share their stories, find mates and trade goods. He smiled mischievously. ''When I told my husband we were going to spend the night in the snow, he said, 'Oh you are, are you?' Religion and Belief Connections Connected Sites Showing 1 to 46 of 46 entries Not be "self evident" Link at least 3 different sites Not duplicate or merely subdivide the "Category" assignment already identified on this site. She'd thought the other Zelandoni arrogant and self-centered, but had learned that wasn't the case. It's a good name," Jondalar replied, smiling. As I've already said, he has meditated over this issue for some time and is certain that this should be done." Over the past winter Ayla had seen more and more violence in her Dream Tea-induced dreams. They were spread out over a large area. "This is called an earthquake. "Proleva. I think your sixty summers of experience are just what I need now." Why would Jonayla leave her horse for so long? Clan leaders will listen to you. It was mid-day before Cambarre, along with five others, came into view. In the beginning, almost ten summers before, the First Zelandoni had tried to follow Ayla on a trance journey and had taken the Clan root too, but beyond a mild stimulation and heightened awareness, the effects on the older woman were unremarkable. I know of at least one who shares pleasures with him and I'm getting old and he may not want me." It was a man and woman who had killed the Auroch. How do they seem?". ", "It does feel right to me somehow," the man said as he patted the neck of his horse. The series deals with relationships and love boundaries. But he hasn't come back either.". And I thought of Iza as my mother and when she had a child, Uba - who was named after the mother of Creb and Iza - I thought of her as my hearth sibling. The Chimu were trying to be hospitable, considering their reduced circumstances. Our hunters retreated and returned here to let me know.". Then he looked across the fire and noticed Marilla watching them. The song had been sung before, but with a shocked and distressed voice. It was all up to The Great Earth Mother as to who was chosen to walk the Spirit World and who would remain with the living. "Gandora," Ayla recalled, greeting the young woman who served her friend, the Donier of the Fifth. Ayla grunted, slightly annoyed and continued to mop Jondalar's body, wishing that they were home at the Ninth Cave and that she'd never come to this place. It was hard to believe there were so many of the Others in this river valley. Ayla wanted to give him a strong relaxing tea, but there was no time, not yet. She wasn't sure what to think, but she tried to put a touch of derision in her voice to show him her skepticism. The Doniers had stopped to watch this unprecedented sight and the Zelandonii people were looking skyward too. One of them slipped and fell, rolling down into a ravine. Joharran now moved his horse forward too, as did Manvelar, leader of the Third Cave, "You have no choice," Joharran addressed the man with the strange eyes as he pulled his spearthrower from its sheath. Was she on a spiritual journey at the time Jondalar?" It was just a convenient description when it was found. They could see a flame burning from three torches in their upright holders that had been placed in the center of the first and largest room that made up the cave complex. Groog, would you show us the fire in those stones? She thought to herself, beyond those mountains would be the great sea. "Yes, young Acolyte, I will support your mother. But you needn't worry, I'm sure she will be most grateful for the gift.". Shura decided to try lighting a fire before talking to Brog, to see if she too could perform the miracle. It would soon be time to leave for the Summer Meeting. Other than those wild men, there had been almost no interaction between the two peoples. Camma asked, looking around at the group of leaders. He is the one who found this cave, without him, I wouldn't have been called to the Zelandoni. "This is a fungus I found that seems to control fever brought on by wounds. Then she placed the wrapped birds, one by one, in a circle by the glowing coals, covering the bundles with more wet hay and then earth. They needed to stop for a rest. Just as Durg was about to stalk off back toward the cave, no matter how mad Mageb might become by his disobedience, he saw in the distance two figures come out into the open from the forest to the south of him. There was no subtlety about her. What do you all say to that?". The artist couldn't help but be flattered and honored that the First Zelandoni had been so passionate about his work. ", "I'm going to do what one person can do, and rely on others to help me," Ayla replied. Your sister and her mate have come back from their matrimonial trial time and father wanted to make sure you came home to greet them." Anyone not as close to her wouldn't be able to pick up the signs. Ayla did as he asked and let him tend to her wound. "Now," Jonayla said as she watched the others rubbing the mats of smelly hair all over their exposed skin. Look, she has already brought us the false Shaman leader of the wild men. The two men walked without hesitation right up to the hissing growling beast who had risen from the depths of the earth. "You might be surprised what your people will say when they are informed," he sneered. "Jonayla, I've always been attracted to you, you're a beautiful woman, one that should let a man show how much he appreciates her. Even a very young wolf would be intimidating to anyone who wasn't expecting to see one in their midst. She was more than curious to hear about Jonayla's adventures just as Durcan was. She stood there with the other women, like a force of nature. "I'm glad we can talk about this mother. ", "Eyzinah, we need to get your son back to the Zelandoni lodge as soon as possible, can you travel? I for one would walk through fire for you if you asked me to. Being together and knowing they had the rest of their lives ahead of them and being alone on their own, made this moment in time almost perfect. Jonayla was used to seeing her mother wash in a stream no matter how cold it might be, and many times they would bathe together. If the spear hadn't been as strong as it was or if the butt of the spear had slipped, she would have been ripped apart by giant teeth and needle sharp claws. ", "First Zelandoni, I can reach the other end of valley before dark," Bandoman replied. 4 PHILIP KETCHUM # Western Pb Apache Dawn Buzzard Ridge Dead Shot Hard Man - EUR 11,10. We're anxious to see what he's done with the interior. The first five instalments of her Ice Age saga, Earth's Children, have sold more than 45 million copies. "Two, one is in her birth year, the other, a boy, is in his weaning year. Ayla's face, stark white now with red painted lines and circles, was shocking to see. A man who is a strong leader, a wise leader, a fair leader, a hunter and provider and a man who is worthy of the Mighty Bison totem. ", Ayla was fascinated by First Place, it was so unusual. I am willing to make the difficult choices that may become necessary in eliminating the threat to our people.". "After Buck Moon there is Red Moon, (August). "They aren't afraid of hard work and they know the value of doing things right.". Dula looked down at the man who was obviously dying and then at the woman and made up her mind. There was movement from higher up the hill. He looked about the same age as his son Durcan, and similar in many ways. And yes, I know this also sounds hard to believe - that a young girl could do all this - but you must know by now that your new First Zelandoni is not just 'anybody'. It would have happened if not for the Clan's medicine woman. Then she asked Tormaden where his First Wolf Cave Zelandoni would be this time of day. Apparently, that woman they captured has been telling them everything she knows about us.". The first novel was released by the Bantam publishing house in the year 1980. They had been in the glade for about five hours now and it was late afternoon. Jondalar tamped down the small stones with a pole left over from the cut tree until Ayla was satisfied that it was firmly in place. It had been done this way for as long as anyone could remember. The Fifth looked around the room for questions or comments. She did all such jobs for living up to 1976, after which she went on to explore the author inside her. 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