Qeya River the speed of thought

Kigipigak should have seen how lucky he was, being given this opportunity. Even if this man was his rival he was an able body, willing to work. Maybe he did; but as he listened to Njord's counter-offer he was silent, almost grim as he considered.

If Njord stayed with them to hunt, then spent the rest of his time training, that could work. It might bring a ceasefire to their rivalry for a time. If the man and his wife were to succeed in this place they would need help with food and protection immediately - and in the future, perhaps another bargain could be struck. An alliance between the groups. It was something in the far future Kigipigak need not worry about right now.

Tell me of these enemies, Kigipigak requested; if there was someone dangerous near the coast then that was knowledge worth gathering.

We have learned of enemies in the valley also - he included after a second, remembering Rivenwood's situation. There were brigands who raided a nearby village and stole the children from it. Is it them? Confirmation might ease Kigipigak's worries or compound them; on one hand the raiders might've moved beyond the valley which would make the river safe, on the other... It could be another group entirely.