Duskfire Glacier Tamiulupâ

To lead. To have a family who will remain here and grow the village. Things that some men do not wish to have in their village – things that he could have seen to be a threat.

It was fortune that had allowed Issorartuyok into Duskfire. He had known Meerkat and had found a way to inspire her to vouch for him. Wintersbane had been a kind enough individual. He had not spoken of any issues that he might have had with the northerner’s plans. The acceptance into their ranks had been one that had been discussed and understood. If the glacier man had not passed away, Issorartuyok did not know if he would have stayed with their people.

And what are your intentions for yourself? I am not fond of speaking so much.

The man regarded her with a scrutinizing stare.