Ouroboros Spine in a battle, that's all you get

Sialuk had not heard his call the night of the strange storm. She had been frozen with terror then, shock setting in on her once she had fled the light and sound. Shock had been replaced with grief for those who had not come down from the mountain. Now there were a mixture of feelings, a majority of which were negative. There was no word of taataa or brataa.

He explained that he had settled in another place, and her optimism that he might fend off the men here faded. He had been a newcomer to the spear, and though she wished to beg for him to stay, she knew that she could not. It was useful to know they may have allies, even if they did not live in the same place.

If Jarilo or Saviguk find you, tell them that Kukutux and Sialuk—that is me—live on the ring of small mountains. They are blood kin to us.

What is your name? she asked.