Moonspear Ikkik

a shaman. antha knew this word, though only in passing; she knew that shamans held power similar to that of witches. she had not known that shamans were of the north. regardless, there was relief to be found in issorartuyok's belated recognition of her practice. he spoke again, reiterating her welcome in his village.
but.
i'm grateful for that. but what of my desire to have children? she kept her voice cool and polite, despite the sudden jolt of electric nerves in her limbs and chest. the thought of searching for a husband, after all this time...
for all her prowess, antha felt like a young girl again.