Neverwinter Forest innaktuk (2)

She used words he did not know; in Tartok custom the matriarch was the apex of the family and everything after that was subordinate, regardless. Kigipigak could not see her as anything else now. If she truly was a leader then she had to have been the uppermost. He was awed by her, taking in the commentary as humility more than anything else.

I seek partners for my friends and the stay might be long. Anyone that agrees to this betrothal would add their blood to ours and strengthen us in the future. It was not a temporary arrangement but a lifelong commitment, so far as Kigipigak understood it. He was young yet, and marriage was not a priority for him personally. 

Can you think of any women, besides yourself, who might do well in this arrangement? The goal is not to strip your tribe of a strong creature such as yourself, Simmik, unless you... Truly think your strength would be better served elsewhere, such as with my brothers at the Watch. Kigipigak tried to explain better but he was not sure it was clear. He did not want to dissuade so much as give pause, allow for thought. I still must ask my brothers before anything is final; it will give you time to think about things, to be certain.

The boy smiles, bowing his head. I give thanks for consideration.