Northstar Vale Appangik

The man had claimed a territory in a canyon, south of where they stood. Issorartuyok lifted his gaze to the southern mountains and nodded softly. Germanicus spoke of an alliance that was offered, if their intention was to settle somewhere in the mountain range. The northerner might have considered this acceptable, but he did not feel that they had traveled far enough to escape the illness in the herds.

We may settle in these mountains, though I am not certain. If we do, I will howl to you to announce our arrival.

Then, a warning to them – if they sought to travel to the east, there was a good chance that they would be met with some hostility. Issorartuyok glanced toward Veteran and then to Heda. They had already passed through the most threatening parts, he believed.

Our intention is to travel to the west. Perhaps, beyond the mountain range there, he said and gestured with a nod of his nose toward the western peaks. Perhaps you will stay and share stories of your people for a short time. It would be good to hear from a man of these lands. The invitation could be accepted or denied, but Issorartuyok thought it best to show kindness to the grey-muzzled man.