Swiftcurrent Creek The roaring seas and many a dark range of mountains lie between us.

From the sounds of things these men could hold their own, even without the additional bodies. That was a good basis for any battalion - not that this was a military outpost, or anything of the sort. Kilgitsuk could not help but compare what he'd seen of Arric and now Akavir with Tulimaq, or with Tartok, or any of the menfolk he had grown up around; these were hardy people.

When Akavir mentioned needing a scout, Kilgitsuk nodded. I must acclimate to this place anyway, so I could go beyond your village limits. If I see anyone I will not engage unless required to. He somehow doubted anyone would risk a full assault in the middle of winter, especially against someone as scarred and battle-hardened as himself; but that was ego talking.