Moonspear aukaagaitka

Ipiktok’s expression brightened. “Sialuk is my Ajâtsuk so that makes us cousins, Tiuttuk.” Ipiktok’s black-tipped tail gave a friendly wave. He was unaware Vairë was adopted. As far as Ipiktok knew, he was Kukutux’s grandson, and a Nuiruk, by blood.

“Your mother’s sister, Callyope, is to be wed to a man named Solharr. He is the leader of a village named Forneskja,” Ipiktok explained. “He had paid the bride price and so there will be a great ceremony to honor their union. It will be a grand event!” Ipiktok was animated as he spoke, alluding to his excitement.