Moonsong Glacier in the king's hall without sound or silence

Brother! Immediately Raiyuk was more interested. He knew he had seen this man before, likely when he'd come to his own village and only in passing, but now as he looked upon Val he saw Dutch in his face, and a familiarity which now registered properly.

The man was interested in the lodge, and Raiyuk was glad to speak of it.

It is a lot of work, which he said as a way to answer the question; but it didn't really, and Raiyuk gave a shrug. There is much to learn about gathering the materials, but once that has been taught, it is only a question of effort.

He went on to explain as his father had, about the use of pine boughs, and gathering of bark, and the use of the existing trees as supports. I am working to add a place for my lodge-brother Matteo, so that he may stay with us. And for my brothers and sisters when they are born. For this he was excited, but Raiyuk spoke of it now with such ease, as if all of this was to be expected in the spring.

He did wonder about Valiant, though.

What is it like to be a brother?