Qeya River to the stars

Kigipigak enjoys watching as Kivaluk reaches understanding, interest, and then focus as he learns of Tartok. The burst of enthusiasm from the boy brings a sense of pride from Kigipigak, and he is thrilled to speak more about their people.

At the same time Kigipigak does not want to dishearten the boy. It takes strength of body, foremost. And to be strong you must train yourself to be better. You will need to focus your mind on your goal and work hard for it, every day! And there will come a moment when you are a man, not a boy any longer.

He thought of his own transition in to his power. The first step had come at a terrible price; remembering the death of his father now, as he looked upon his own boy, Kigipigak felt his pride in Tartok fluctuate like the flutter of a skipping heart. He remained resolute before his son—because he knew that things would be different now.

This was not Unnuakvik.

I was tested when I became Tartok. One day when you are strong enough, you and your brother shall be tested, and I know if you have become strong, you will succeed. He was grinning as he said this, even with the seed of apprehension planted in his chest.