Silverlight Terrace Just One Wish

Sialuk knew such a plant, and she knew also that there was some nearby. There is one called ragwort that will soothe aching bones. She did not assume it was for the girl herself. Come, I will show you where it gathers, Sialuk said, and she began to walk toward the spot where it had grown wild amongst other things.

I am called Sialuk Ostrega. My mother—Kukutux—taught me many things of herbs and healing, and I learned many more from my travels.