Groog reached into the folds of his wrap and brought out a chunk of flint and another stone that the old Mog-ur thought looked familiar. Durg stood still. "What a clever man you are," she said. Ayla was sure her children were strong enough to confront that sort of person. I would be happy if you had a child by this man Melodene. I'll make it up to you when we get back.". Duroban finished with, "And I thought it wise to bring them through our observation points myself so they would be able to get their wounded cared for as soon as possible.". You said that we should hold him captive? Even if he had told her to cut a finger off to prove his control over her, she would have done it. Ayla asked quietly. Bring him up so I can determine his injuries. "I remember you telling me that Creb had named Iza's daughter after an ancestor. They hugged then Ayla mounted her horse and nodded to Melodene, then to Camma and turned toward the east. It could be seen through the white streaks. Jondalar made the signs asking the man to continue. I am brewing an infusion of Skullcap to help with the swelling that will come and to keep this man calm when he wakes up," Jonayla said confidently. Cambarre came over and said quietly, "The man is dead. Suddenly, from the ridge to their left, a cascade of burning brush and fully engulfed logs fell to the earth in front of them raising a screen of dusty sparks and smoke as it hit the ground. The boy was more than ready to be among his immediate family again. He was quiet but she even startled him sometimes when she came up next to him to whisper something about game movement. The hunt leader stood, watching the two people of the Others work on Bagba. But he knew if he did, there would be open warfare between his people and hers. "He knew my feelings had changed for some reason, but he didn't know why and our meetings afterward were strained, especially when I - not understanding at first why it was an insult - agreed with those who said he was a mixture of Zelandonii and Clan. Sacred Mountain consists of two unique ranches; Sacred Mountain Retreat and Sacred Mountain Private Ranch. If they hadn't been hearth siblings, Ayla realized she might never have met Jondalar. Ralev held his arms out beseechingly to the audience, "The younger brother ignored his brother's rude mate and begged, 'Please, brother, help us in our time of need,' he said, looking at his older brother. ", "That is true. "I see some foals," Camma said, even more excited now. Is that your intention? Your actions in bringing conflicts here to an end have saved the Nineteenth Cave from real hardship this coming winter. Tracking game could possibly take her that long, he thought. It was always startling to see her own reflection. It was like a hunting spear, the same weight and thickness, but it had rough carvings all up and down the smooth blackened shaft. She needed to concentrate on the others in the room. "Children! Tormaden, leader of the Nineteenth Cave called from the cave opening as he hurried forward to greet them. Her daughter reached her as she stood, dazed with a mixture of grief, exhaustion and relief. [11], By 1990, Auel's first three books in her Earth's Children series had sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and been translated into 18 languages; Crown Publishers paid Auel about $25 million for the rights to publish The Plains of Passage and the two subsequent volumes. Folrian found these stories to be very informative because they weren't talking to her as a young girl, but to each other, and she was hearing what they truly thought. At how helpless and useless she had felt. Over the past several years Wolf had begun to shrink in size. "In return I want to give you all of the sacred memory root that I possess.". He told my father that the earth shaking angers the waters and the waters fight back by receding from the shore, gathering strength, and then rushing back in giant waves. Apparently the earth's movement had broken a huge slab from the eastern side of the rock outcroppings at the head of the valley's opening. As a matter of fact, I think you should try to stall them until morning. Ayla had always felt close to him. Brukeval's resting place is through those trees. Durcan's young wolf had been rooting around in search of something fun to do. And I'm more than willing to give up Marilla if you give me the slightest word that you're interested. She had come among the people from the east and had teased the leader of the S'Attaro tribe, thinking that she could control him through her womanly ways and her beauty. She stood before them with her arms crossed, looking down at them, again making eye contact with each of her fellow spiritual leaders, waiting for their response. Read her today! The next morning while many were still asleep, the more energetic members of the Ninth Cave were already up and at the main gathering area. But yes, we should be there before the end of Red Moon.". "I would be your friend if you will let me." One moment he would be alone and the next she would be beside him, almost like magic. Jonayla was disappointed, but she knew that her mother was right. If the old trail south were still passable, which it wasn't, they could have shaved several hours off their travel time. She said that she would lead their group herself and would like to speak to the council of leaders about trade and closer friendship-ties between her people and theirs. I thought I heard something, but I guess it was nothing. She explained what it took to become a Zelandoni and that the First Zelandoni was the voice, instrument, and surrogate of The Great Earth Mother, or as he knew it, Ursus, the Sacred Cave Bear of the Clan. "Zelandoni, you don't look well," one of the southern Acolytes said. He only wanted to surprise them with his hunting-craft, apparently that was not to be. We don't have your memories and we become lost on the other side.". ", "Then I think, since we must leave for the Summer Meeting in the morning, that I should visit the cave now and see what our brother Zelandoni has been up to. They could see people moving around; it looked like there were more people than just Zelandoni. "Here are the steaks," Cambarre said, holding the thick juicy slabs of meat out to his mate. It turned out that mothers didn't want their daughters to risk having a child with a man who would not make a hearth for her. She hoped there might be something she had forgotten, something that would trigger a memory from long ago that might help Jondalar. To his satisfaction the burial ceremony seemed to observe the basic rituals, even though it wasn't exactly as he knew it should be. She looked toward the noise and saw Willamar and Melodene coming toward them carrying a cooking basket each, full to the top with blueberries. Reading this book was like re-connecting with old friends. she asked. ", "Then you decide who should get the third pup. "Yes, alright. Ayla was grateful that someone was taking charge so she could concentrate on Jondalar's wound. Cambarre continued to speak as if nothing had changed and at first Jonayla didn't know how to react. Both children pulled on their horse's reins and came to a halt about twenty horse strides away. "You were so distraught and I figured you couldn't go because of Jondalar. He'd never met any of the Zelandonia personally before. "Yes we know," Jonayla said, looking sideways at her brother. Dula signed to Mog-ur that she would speak if he would allow it and he nodded his consent. Joharran and Solaban, Joharran's close friend and cave elder were also there. When I'm old, I want young children to play with." Jonayla slid off Gray's back and dropped her reins to touch the ground which was her signal to the horse not to stray and she pulled her spearthrower from its sheath and slipped into the forest quietly. He knew instantly that they were in danger. "I was a stranger to the Zelandonii long ago, but I was adopted as one of you and that was one of the most important moments in my life. ", "I think that would be a good idea. He was so tied to his work that another Zelandoni had been assigned to serve the people of the Nineteenth Cave to free him to concentrate solely on his calling, though it was still a surprise when his fellow Zelandoni made a brief apology for his absence at the council. His mate crouched by the small fire, holding their baby in a sling wrap as she dropped heating stones into a willow bark water container. Urging his horse forward, he made the man with the crazy eyes turn and stumble, falling to the ground. "Ayla," he said. Reports were still coming in from travelers who were making their way to the Zelandonii Summer Meeting from other places. ", Ayla replied, "Still a bit sore, but improving. They would take him south with them and he would be made to serve the people of the Fifth Cave south. After a meal and meeting her pretty and seemingly normal daughter, they soon took to her pleasant and self-effacing manner and she became an honorary member of their cave. Ayla stood and slowly walked over to him. ", "It is nearly unbelievable that you would be the first people we run into. Jondalar wouldn't admit out loud how frightened he'd been, seeing Brukeval standing over her with hate in his eyes. She had asked him if he still felt as he had when they first came to his Zelandonii homeland. He was enthusiastic about their abilities to aid a hunter. "This new way of thinking about conception makes a lot of sense to me. To Jonayla's eyes, the pup seemed to be at home there. GROOG! The Mother walked seeming on air as she entered the open space before the outdoor hearth. She would have told about the death curse if the Mog-ur had directly asked her, she would not refuse to answer. They might form a conclave of all six southern caves to support their own candidate. It just seems fitting that there be some small token of the spirit that discovered such a place as that.". The gathering in one place during the Summer Meeting is an integral part of who we are. That elicited more chuckles, this time from some of the female Zelandoni too. A gush of blood spewed from his neck wound, covering Ayla as if she were painted in the substance. She handed Jonayla the wolf pup she'd been carrying, then turned Summer Child and put the horse into a full gallop, with Jondalar and Cambarre only moments behind her. I can't help it. "Thank you Jaradal," Durcan said. Even now, with Wolf still in my arms, I miss him so," tears ran down her cheeks as she spoke. She wanted to get away from everyone and be alone with her daughter and Wolf, she wanted to grieve out of the sight of those who couldn't understand her loss. It makes me think that she wanted the Zelandonia to see the sign of the Mog-ur, which is a sign of respect for the Cave Bear Ursus, the Clan's most important spirit. "Thank you Zelandoni, the food you have prepared looks very tasty, we're all grateful to you for taking charge of setting up the campsite. "I say we should help the Others. The boy grinned excitedly up at the mysterious blonde woman who he knew was truly the Mother's surrogate. Brog wasn't sure if he understood how many fifty was. Ive been into listening audiobooks over the last 2 years and just finished Book One and was reminded of how great the series was. I have passed on to everyone here what you said yesterday. ", "I am here, waiting to be convinced by one of my colleagues, that they should be First among us. At first the shaping was done for practical purposes, such as squaring the openings so entrance coverings would fit better and keep the cold out more efficiently. Your mother told me that you charged in to help your father," Ayla said, smoothing the boy's hair away from his forehead. I'm covered in blood and it feels disgusting," Jonayla said. Looking again at the tall blonde Donier, she envisioned those strange red marks upon her face as if they flashed, there one moment - gone the next. She remembered once before when she'd been in this very space on her own and felt that power surge through her. At first the nervous excitement of a possible confrontation with one of the Others had kept his attention. At night they would have torches attached to poles to give light that shone down on them from above, making it seem almost like day. Durc thrived because of her care and the kindness and understanding of other members of the Clan. They forced the women to cook for them and to do other things and there was nothing we could do about it. "Now about the tea leaves" Ayla paused for effect. I think there are two parts to any worthwhile story. I wish I could have spent more time at the Summer Meeting this year so I could have met my son's new friends, but there was so much happening I had to spend a considerable time away." Durg brought up the rear. He slipped from his horse's back and came over to stand by her, placing his hand casually on her thigh as she sat upon Summer Child. "That's right, don't move!" How could that young female from the Others see him? "I am the change!" ", "Yes, of course," the southern Donier replied. A soft glow was still present from the newly banked fires. We are a spectacle with all this blood and that cave lion," Jondalar said with concern. The shelter was taken down and they were soon on their way, leaving Brukeval's spirit to make its journey to the Spirit World. Camma returned just as dusk was settling in. "The younger brother approached the old man and asked, 'Do you know where Havoe the Wood-Spirit lives? ", "Very well," Ayla replied. He knew a lot about her and her family unit so in the sharing of his family details he felt that there was some sort of bond between them. In those moments it also became apparent to him that he probably should have brought up the subject of her Clan son in a more private place. He'd never thought of that before, but it did seem like a fine thing to do and it was honoring his parents and it made him proud of his daughter that she had thought of it. She'll tell you that the cave lion as well as the horses and Wolf, only answered to her because they saw her as a friend. Groog paid close attention as the woman Mog-ur removed the hide-wrapped remains from the cave one at a time and placed them in the grave. "We are in a hurry to head back south, but a day of practice and pointing out what works best couldn't hurt," Jonayla offered. They had grabbed their weapons when Brukeval began pushing the women around and would have engaged the northerners if Jondalar hadn't already intervened. "I now ask all of the Zelandoni who are candidates to state their reasons for putting themselves forward as leader of the Zelandonia. But in the end, one more leader supported her proposal than not, so it was decided in favor of the intervention. I guess there will be a women's gathering down there like this one we men are having," Willamar smiled. Ayla was in totally black despair, numb to everything and everyone. She had learned the medicine woman's art of using herbs for special flavoring from her mother. He decided to find out what she knew. In anxious indecision, the southern Donier held out, trying to follow her leader's instructions. They were supremely happy. Jonayla snapped the reins of Gray's halter and galloped away from Cambarre, forcing her horse to maintain a gallop toward the Nineteenth Cave which could now be seen in the distance. She healed my broken leg and I've seen her heal others. Now, with hind-sight, it seemed so obvious, but before her revelation everyone had thought differently. I have been wondering lately how you feel about it now. It was an exquisite feeling, two soapy bodies pressed together. 'Jonlar' didn't sign as much, but Groog understood that he just wasn't as proficient in Clan language as the others. She wanted as many children as Cambarre could give her. she indicated the fever-ridden man lying in front of her. He lived with his sibling Iza who treated me as if I were her daughter. Although she was probably beyond child bearing age at twenty-eight summers, some man might still want her and who knew, she might still be able to produce a child, it wasn't unknown. Would you please get me some hot water so I can clean his wounds?" She would just have to rely on Brog to do the communicating and remain silent unless spoken to. Look." It was Cambarre, why was he coming from the south? Jonayla took her place sitting across from Groog so that he could see her talk in sign to interpret what the others in the room said. Chapter 3 Shura stood and watched the strange woman of the Others as she walked away from her. Author: David Kirk Publisher: Anchor Size: 58.25 MB Format: PDF, pdf Access Book Description ebook Sword Of Honor PDF Download. All that was left of her teacher and friend were ashes in a jar of fired clay, now wrapped in a rawhide covering dyed red. "Try to stall him. Everyone knew this last part had come from a revelation their First Zelandoni had experienced during her calling to the Zelandonia, a revelation that had changed all of their lives. Would she soon have her daughter's children to love and teach? He could see and smell two strange male horses and one female. In that moment, everything slowed down, or so it seemed. Instead of the boiling water changing the tea leaves, the tea leaves change the boiling water. A voice from across the river shouted. My name is Ralev and these are members of our troupe," the young man said in heavily accented Zelandonii. "You will not be bothered by rude eyes in this dwelling. "And what about her?" I insist that you give her the fever fungus!" Her eyes misted again as she gratefully nodded to them, then she turned back to mop Jondalar's brow with cool water once again. The journey had started at dawn three days before. "When you wake up in the morning, breathe deeply of the morning and the freedom of your youth, before you have the responsibilities that come with age, and enjoy the next days as a rare gift. Ayla said again, concluding with, "Now please ask me anything you want to know and I will answer you. It took all that day to get past the lake. The hunters left two wounded men and one injured prisoner. The ivory plaque she wore proclaimed it. I know that the Donier of Horsehead Rock as well as Elder Hearth have put themselves forward, but you're the obvious choice. It's true they live a simpler life, but that's not so bad. Maybe after a night of sleep he would understand more and feel more confident. Did your journey go well? Ayla looked up at Ralev with a worried expression that changed into a determined one. At first he thought he could stare her down. The hunter's horse trotted down the trail and he was soon lost to view as his horse made the bend and then disappeared. Children were a very important part of everyone's life and to know they had started a child so soon after their first sharing of pleasures bode well for the future size of their family. In our family you'll always have a close relative who will care about your child as much as you do yourselves." You should crouch down behind the barriers so you won't be seen by the horses. Jondalar asked that the fungus be prepared for her. 'It has been days and days since you left us and I thought I'd never see you again! "Now, looking back, I know that my father would have seen through him and his hunt leader, but at the time when, as Skytalker, he overpowered our Shaman, we were all awestruck and afraid. There has never been a day that I haven't thought of him in some way and worried about him. "Jamicon has roasted both Bison and Elk meat and Lanala has prepared a stew with lots of summer vegetables like carrots and beans and several types of grains. 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