Lion Head Mesa first

senmut was confused. why would a queen have need of a war-god? but maybe she was not all she seemed; maybe she was more.

it was not for him to question either the gods or his betters. "He prefers blood, yes. blood and meat. but sometimes black rocks and stones which have been polished. yet red is His color. red opens the way."

he bowed his head to keep queen treva from seeing the zealous flash in his eye.