Redtail Rise gopher guts

He gave a shrug of one shoulder, and it popped as he rolled it. I have a general idea, but they're mostly scattered. They are tasked with following the herds -- and the herds have left this place because of sickness, so, they're out there somewhere with them

His general was likely drilling the younger generation -- those of the Anneriwok that travelled with their hunting party -- and making them worthy of becoming warriors of Tartok. Tulimaq wondered about them sometimes, but often let his mind focus on the immediate tasks around the Rise instead.

He couldn't be everywhere.

They'll return to me eventually. He was confident in that, and a touch prideful, presuming they would assemble by the time Avicus was ready to go to war. His people would follow him in to battle and the red girl would find Tulimaq as the most valuable of investments.