"The younger brother was kind and generous of spirit, but was unlucky and seldom brought in enough fish to feed his mate and their children, much less trade for things they might wish to have to make their lives easier." The man of the Clan could just barely make out his signs. I ask again," turning back to Joharran, "Who are you and why have you come here?". When she hears a man screaming with pain, she saves him and later falls in love with him. Ayla looked up at Ralev with a worried expression that changed into a determined one. Now that he knew her better, more intimately, his pride in her accomplishments and abilities even outweighed his pride in her beauty. From time to time the young people would direct their horses to an outcropping of rock or copse of trees to investigate. she called back, straightening up and smiling. He wasn't going to hurt me when he stood over me with raised weapon. "I am Durcan from the Ninth Cave," he answered simply. I know when he first came among us, he did do some amazing things. Having completed the ritual, she indicated the food on the many tables and finished by saying, "Come everyone, feast in honor of our departed brother.". There were nods from all the other Doniers in the dwelling, then quite vocal agreement from each present. The younger hunters would still trek to the valley floor and sometimes journey into Wood River Valley looking for squirrels, rabbits and other non-migratory game, but everyone knew winter had gripped the land and wouldn't release it again until the Mother won Her battle against cold winter. They began a grinding jog west. I understand you can't be sure exactly when she will, but do you have any idea at all?". ", Ayla agreed with her daughter, they did seem very accepting of people for being wild animals, "That is true, but it is my belief that any wolf, or almost any baby animal for that matter, can be tamed to the presence of people if they are taught from a very young age. Jondalar, even though you accepted him and were kind to him, you had things other than him on your mind. "Wait!" I'm sure that people riding horses would alarm them, but I think if the horses are kept far enough away it shouldn't frighten them too much.". "Zelandoni!" It's a bit late in the year to start a family, but not too late, I guess.". At that moment, the gathered people heard the first rumblings of the Mother. Then, when it became obvious that the other woman would stand there until she took the stones, she slowly reached and grasped them in her own hands. "She said that it might have been easier to think of them as less than people so that it made it alright to take their living places. It would be better if a man could approach them, but you're the only man among the Zelandonii who could even speak to them and your language ability is limited. He wishes to change the name of White Cave. Jonayla came over and squatted down beside the dead animal. She yelled at them to stab the men still rolling around on the ground. Chapter 28 It marked her, but it did not kill her Then another thought burst through and a chill of recognition crept up his spine. This was the Ninth Cave's share from the summer hunts. he asked. Apparently an old woman who lived nearby in the forest had told her that to take small amounts of poison over time would allow her body to adjust to it and be less and less affected by future poisonings. All the southern Zelandoni sat rigidly, body language full of disbelief. I now share it with you as an equal. He was telling the story of when Ayla and Jondalar had attended the Mamutoi Summer Meeting with the Lion Camp. She thought, fleetingly, and not for the first time, that if she were confronted with her past by the Zelandonii when they returned, she would ask Jondalar and the children to come away with her, back to the east. It was a narrow trail that they followed into dimmer and dimmer light, the sides of the granite walls effectively blocked out much of the daylight. Maybe this was best for the time being. In a way she is of the Clan. I've been performing the task of First for the caves in the south for ten summers already and I'm confident that taking responsibility for the northern Zelandonia and the Zelandonii people as a whole would not strain my abilities. She was facing away from the shore, looking at eye level out onto the lake. "Would you walk with me, I have something personal I would like to discuss. Then Groog slumped, almost falling, and would have if Jondalar hadn't caught him. Ayla looked past the man into the pines behind him. Primitive touch Auel believes "we've all got a little Neanderthal in us". What has worked before is not working now. Though, once she made the first move he worked hard to interest her, and now, they were mated and he was a happy man. Jonayla's plan for the coming year after the baby came - was to concentrate on building her herd and then trying to breed them. Both women could see people running back and forth and they could see people lying on the ground being tended to. They didn't know how to react to the man's behavior toward me, their traditions didn't allow for that type of behavior. Ayla thought she knew the reason for her daughter's mood, she knew Cambarre had been paying attention to her lately and it appeared that they weren't communicating very well with each other. And no one can compare to you in the furs. It is not seemly to see a female using weapons; it offends the people, the women of the Clan and is unsettling. Camma noticed her first. ", "Yes Zelandoni, it would be an honor to travel with you," Cambarre said, actually feeling honored to be asked. Sacred Mountain has three unique, outdoor event spaces for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. She raised her voice even louder to include them in what she would say next. "I'll return right away. I've seen it, but it probably hasn't been cared for all that well, not as well as you would have done. I have two hunters from the Nineteenth Cave watching them now, in case they move," Manvelar said. Both the child and the blonde Zelandoni turned at the summons. ", Brukeval turned away from Jondalar cursing quietly. And frankly, who you are is pretty impressive. Then he looked at Jonayla, "Maybe we could use our pack horse to train a third hunter. Before her no one of the Others had ever commanded a horse. Pole-drags slowed the horses and although the Doniers from Two Rivers, Little Valley and River Place had joined the procession from the start, other Doniers had traveled west and south to meet them on the trail so that as many of them as could, would arrive together. She transferred her gaze to Dula and said, "I will make the trade, you may have the sacred root for this that is left of the fungus. My only reason for writing this book is to continue the vibrant saga that Jean created over the past forty years. Jonayla wasn't sure that she understood. What made the Doniers most frightened now was that the Zelandoni of the Ninth Cave had predicted it. It had been so long since they had shared pleasures that it almost seemed like the first time. They stood with the other newly mated couples and talked in low tones among themselves, congratulating each other. I think I still do in some way. Ayla was interrupted by Jonayla who had come forward with Cambarre. "I just saw the young ones leaving. A Clan spear is too heavy for me to use," she responded, but took it in both hands and looked at it. It was a sound of contentment and Ayla smiled. "After that," he continued, "the two of us headed back into the south and just got to enjoy the rest of our time alone together. You'll be seventeen at this Summer Meeting; and a good age to match his. It had taken Jonayla almost three days to get Groog on the back of a horse. He had a hard time believing this, but would wait and see before making any judgment. Once she had filled the pouch with enough of the mineral, she went over to the river and washed her hands. He was an old man who had been a wood-cutter for many years and knew the forests better than most. Ayla leaned over and kissed his sweat-soaked brow and whispered in his ear for the thousandth time, "I won't let you die Jondalar, you'll pull through. "You were very brave. The cave she comes from has almost as many people living there as all the Clan in all seven caves and it is only one of many caves. I haven't bled since before we first shared pleasures after you rescued me from Madroman's men. He couldn't just run after Wolf without making arrangements. She stood on her toes and kissed him on the lips. They usually built their nests at the edge of meadows and some Ptarmigan would be most welcome. ", Jonayla looked at the Donier of the Third Cave questioningly. Carefully! ", "But it is true, Ayla knew everything about Creb and she was trained as a Clan Medicine Woman by Creb's sibling Iza. When Cambarre began to hear voices in the distance he dropped silently to the forest floor; pine needles eliminating any sound he might have made. Ayla had bowed her head and closed her eyes as the Fifth Cave's Zelandoni spoke. Ayla looked at her daughter and signed, "Please find food and drink for our guests.". I could help with the elderly who can't make the journey and also help Jonayla and Cambarre by watching their baby while they're out working with the horses.". She had hoped that she wouldn't have to involve him but it was essential that the leaders know what would happen if the violence was left unchecked. Someone among them would ask a question and Jonayla would sign to Groog what was said. "You should be grateful that I'm leaving you here, instead of with the Chimu. My mother does all the planning for feasts and special gatherings," the young girl preened in pride for her mother. "But what I noticed most about her was her leadership abilities. What made this tallest mountain special was what it held within. I prayed to The Great Earth Mother that you would recover and it's good to see She is watching over you.". It was dawn and he recognized the enticing aroma of Ayla's Elk stew. They were gruff male voices, he heard no females. Whatever she must do, needed to be done before Brukeval injured or killed someone looking for her. Ayla wished she had brought her spearthrower. The earth moved under the Mog-ur's feet and he staggered slightly. Proleva will see to your needs.". Clan people didn't like change and this must be like a person jumping into a lake and trying to live as a fish. The Zelandonia from each Cave would gather to choose a new spiritual leader. The Zelandonia had screened off the dead man's body from the rest of the lodge to give him a quiet space to rest so his spirit would not be disturbed before the burial could take place. There was also a red spot and a small abrasion at the side of his head that looked like it would turn into a bruise. We will wait until tomorrow morning. Ayla assured Tormaden that she would be responsible for the Chimu woman and led her to the guest hearth, asking Jonayla to make a small cooking fire and heat water for tea. Jonayla, unasked, but knowing that her mother would prefer her to sing the Mother's Song, raised her clear voice in song. Dipping her fingers into the water she sprinkled some on to the prostrate Donier's face until her eyes fluttered open. "I and my colleague from the White Cave also ask this change to be made to honor our leader's sacrifice. "It's hard to believe that little more than fifteen summers ago no one even knew horses could be trained or ridden. If they resist we will overpower them no matter what must be done to do so. He grabbed the Snake Bowl and ran off with it, without having heard how to stop it. All of the people enthusiastically clapped their hands against their thighs and voiced their approval, asking for more. Ayla felt like she was somehow outside of her own body now, as if the Mother was speaking through her. Everyone else continued up the trail to Hilltop Holding to see why there was smoke coming from the Nineteenth's home cave. I don't.". I also named you, using your older brother's name sound because I knew your mother loved him and had to leave him behind because of circumstances beyond her control. The Donier of the Third Cave again turned to Ayla, "No matter what happens, I think you should be the one to mediate between the Clan and the affected caves in the north," having said that, the Third suggested that they turn in for the night. Cambarre had news of the searchers. 'Jonlar' didn't sign as much, but Groog understood that he just wasn't as proficient in Clan language as the others. She turned back and scrutinized the area ahead of them but saw nothing. What do I plan to do next? Thoughts about Cambarre began to merge with thoughts about their journey tomorrow. Why didn't Mog-ur tell me this herself? "How can you speak the proper language and how is it that you say you are a Medicine Woman when you are obviously one of the Others?" "I think by the time we return to the Ninth Cave, if I haven't had my flow by then I'll be absolutely sure. She remembered feeling the same sensations before that event. There were a few awkward sentences and story line errors but it didn't take away from the entertainment value, at least not for me. What will we do about supplies for the winter on those years when we hold the Summer Meetings south of the Ninth Cave?". It makes no difference to us what may have happened when you were a child, dependent upon adults who should have protected you. So why has it taken her so long to finish? "Ayla, what were you doing with the ash?" I also want to take Star out and check for Woolly Rhino before we eat. Still, in silence, Ayla and Proleva served the tea to everyone and they settled around the fire as dusk descended around them. He had been beaten severely and was unconscious. If it looks like they are not, send the man back here immediately and we'll come with a large enough group of men to see that they do," Ayla finished. 38. Their son Durcan was safe at home and there hadn't seemed to be anything wrong at the Ninth Cave. Don't worry, we're here to help! Auel started the Earths Children series of six novels with The Clan of the Cave Bear, which appeared in 1980 and spawned a 1986 film adaptation. She took a good helping of stew and of the grain dish and sat down to eat everything on the plate. I will not stop until these Hyenas have been stopped!". Brog felt an unfamiliar nervousness as he neared the two females. She wholeheartedly loved the baby animal. Ayla asked. That was something that an ordinary spear could not have done. Both Clan men held their spears at the ready, now was no time to start trusting these Others; they may try to do something crazy. "I was surprised too when I first heard the story but it's really very simple. It took all that day to get past the lake. She had their undivided attention now, the cave was deathly silent. Ayla was riding Summer Child with Melodene seated behind her now, she holding Ayla's waist for balance. "Yes, you're right Jondalar. ", Ayla was uncomfortable with high praise she felt wasn't warranted, so she changed the subject, "How are you doing today Robinar?". She squirmed with secret pleasure at the thought. She wondered momentarily, if maybe she should go with her parents and brother if they decided to leave. It had been over two moons since they had been with just family and almost that long since they'd shared pleasures. "Now knowing what has happened to the Chimu, I wish we had somehow been able to keep those two in our community," Ayla replied. ", "I know all that, but I still miss him. "I have the Clan's promise to stop anyone that tries to flee north through Long Valley," Ayla assured them. "Tell me about your First Zelandoni. ", "I know it may sound strange at my age Ayla, but we may have a child, we're trying for one. She had expected Denanna to stand against her on solving the Clan violence in the north, but she was surprised by the unwavering support of the southern caves, especially their spokeswoman, the first Zelandoni for the southerners. "I'm from the Fourteenth Cave," Tomalar replied, "and so is Bundiman," he added. He didn't say anything; he knew where she wanted to go. As the success of her first novel kept rising, Jean continued to travel to a number of prehistoric sites and met the experts for gaining in-depth knowledge. "Why didn't you tell me this last night?" "We came into your lands to try to stop the false Shaman you call 'Skytalker' and also his hunt leader, a man called Brukeval. He held his hand up, "Greetings Durcan, my name is Artibon, and this is Tomalar and Bundiman and her name is Folrian." I think that is fitting mother, I'm grateful that you thought of it. the chant started up by the children first, then many of the adults joined in the chant. "Willamar!" Don't leave me here to be murdered by these animals!". "There are two reasons that I believe Groog, she said and signed, looking between the two - so different - men. However Durcan had been troubled by her past and the ridicule he had suffered since the existence of her Clan son had become known. Jonayla was surprised when Marilla came up to her the next morning to wish her well. Mog-ur was silent for a moment, taking in everything that his young apprentice was saying. Both Jondalar and Ayla had attended the initial meeting with the southern Doniers, as well as Joharran the leader of the Ninth Cave with his mate Proleva. It was simple compared to many, just a three sided square with the top left off and four diagonal lines slanting to the left, filling the open box. I have complete confidence in you, I know you'll come up with a way to make the others see what's needed and I'm not just saying that because you're my mother, I'm saying it because I know it's the truth.". Chapter 9 The Clan would go hungry as it was, because of all the disruption caused by the crazy men of the Others over the past many moons. He was proud of his son. Maybe after a night of sleep he would understand more and feel more confident. Teamwork was the only way to survive in their sometimes harsh climate. He can't stay here. Groog strained to see better, then was startled by a sudden noise at the curtain. But if you don't feel up to it" The southerner trailed off. Finally, both of them sated and unable to stand up much longer, Ayla slumped into Jondalar's arms, then they slowly disengaged to float back to the sandy little beach to lie side by side, in a luxuriant afterglow of shared pleasure. In Clan speech! They were all fishermen and seldom ventured inland. What now interested him even more than the legend child was the fact that this female Mog-ur used counting words so easily as if she understood everything about them. Both of these men lived with us some ten summers ago. I'm concerned Ayla didn't know what would happen and now she is lost in fever and can't give further instructions. The sacred place his people maintained was situated at the highest point in the eastern hills of Old Valley and was recognized by all the Zelandonii people as the Mother's Sacred Mountain. "We fought back then, we had no choice. Chapter 7 She needed to hold him in her arms in the worst way. Cambarre was amazed at the amount of pain the man had taken before he passed out. "Soon the older brother's boat was so full of salt that he was fighting to stay afloat. He came to us, wanting to protect us. "Well, Ayla wanted me to see if you would like a special tunic. I'll just leave, I promise. Where the power shows is not in what she says, but in her actions. Before anyone else could respond, Cambarre spoke. There would be room made for anyone who wanted to attend because this tragedy had happened during the Summer Meeting it affected them all and therefore all Zelandonia and cave leaders would attend to represent their caves. He looked wild and free, with his sun reddened face and wide smile. Once Madroman had been settled at the back of the cave where the root vegetables were stored, Ayla was able to relax by the Mog-ur's fire. Jonayla, would you take our things to the guest hearth and Durcan would you help your sister?" How dare you say that! Ralev said. Some live in long earth covered lodges and some in caves, I met one tribe who would dig into the earth and live below ground during the winter and then in hide tents that could be taken down and moved with the herds during the mild weather of spring, summer and fall. ", "I know what you mean. "Is your Zelandoni in the cave?" "Fur Moon comes next, (November). It was very late in the day, almost dark by the time they stopped. Instead I decided to leave Ayla and her mate Jondalar a hopeful future stretching before them, while still answering some of the many questions that hadn't been broached in the original series. They looked exactly like Groog's eyes, big dark brown eyes, nothing like any of the Zelandonii. The ritual cleansing after a grave interment completed, they all walked naked to the ground cloth shelter to dry off and dress in their travel clothing again. The Mammoth Hunters. He asked no more questions but hurried toward the main holding, wondering who had been chosen as First Zelandoni and why they had come to Hilltop so soon after being chosen. This was the moment she had planned for over the past several full moons. They snuck away last night before the feasting was over so I'm told. The violence you're causing is creating instability that isn't good for these people," he gestured toward the men standing around Brukeval, "or for the Zelandonii.". Since he had not yet passed his eleventh summer, he was young enough to serve those spiritual leaders who would attend. It is good to know she fares well. Joharran and Jondalar, spearthrowers ready, mounted and urged their horses silently forward, waving everyone else to wait. Then she signed in perfect Clan, "I come to speak to your Mog-ur and your Medicine Woman. She snuggled tightly against Jondalar again. How should he respond to this? Yes it would have been a cumbersome thing to carry while stalking, but a sling with nothing but claybobs against a monster this huge would be next to useless. he finally asked, feeling a strange unease. ", Jonayla was crouching over the other injured man, but hearing her mother's question, she looked up, passing the back of her hand over her forehead to remove loose strands of blonde hair from her vision and leaving a streak of the man's blood behind. She realized that she would need to get used to surprises the more involved she became with this woman's unusual abilities. ", "I think it is basically because people don't know them, they look different and they have different ways. Now it seemed like a good skill to have and he was pleased that Jonayla could make herself fully understood by them. Soon she slept. The shoulders of her buckskin traveling tunic were beginning to darken from the life giving rain. Ayla looked around her and not seeing the person she sought, asked out loud, "Where is the Zelandoni who is first among the southern holdings? As yet, those who lived north of the river had no horses of their own and they were intimidated at seeing them up so close. World Central Kitchen, Your Email (optional - only if you want a reply ). Jonayla said impulsively, "I am going to find a baby wolf and bring him up. Jonayla had grown up with her mother telling her that to be clean was healthy for the body, a ritual worth doing that kept her fit. Tell me, what do you know of Creb?" So many people volunteered to go that the leaders finally had to limit the number of hunters to twenty and chose the most reliable men among the volunteers. Why should he, hadn't he served longer than anyone else? What more did he have to do? After all this time he had thought that her secret was safe. ", "No, I've been away and then ill and very busy in between. All they want from us is to capture any fugitives that may come our way. And further, I will support her vocally with the others. We need to resolve this, here today. Before he could answer, another voice was heard behind them. Listen to The Great Earth Mother Speak! They had been assigned the home ground south of their cave and had been there for several hours with little expectation of seeing anything unusual. Jonayla watched as her mother stepped naked into the stream and knelt down to cover her body with cold clear water from the neck down and then dunking her head under too. Ayla stopped her charge as she reached the wall of trees that surrounded the meadow. He shook his head in wonder as they took two more beasts on the run, killing them neatly and without seeming effort. As the afternoon light slanted in long striped shadows, showing them they'd been away long enough, Jondalar and Ayla slowly dressed, murmuring their love and promising they would return to this spot at least once more before they continued their journey south. In fact, have you thought about where you will winter this year? "He was put in a storage pit so he couldn't escape," Tormaden said, becoming a little uncomfortable under the First Zelandoni's hardening gaze. He had never tried to seduce her, as he had other women at the Ninth Cave. Storage lofts were built there to hold the dried grass and tripod stands were made to hold the many hide bags of mixed grains. "The younger brother didn't know where in the forest the Spirit lived, but hoped to run into a wood-cutter who might know. Zolana, you remember the Zelandoni's daughter? It was hard to make out what they were saying. Jonayla thanked the older woman and asked her how she was doing. That's when a group of Clan people came across them by chance. The leather was of the finest quality, a rich, earthy, golden yellow hue that almost matched the color of her hair. Probably not,' he thought. Even though they could kill, if aimed just right they would only temporarily disable when hitting hard bone and disintegrate on contact. Ayla was bitterly worried. Jonayla and Cambarre had been herding their pack horses behind everyone so delays they themselves faced by the occasional obstinate animal wouldn't hold up the others. Hurriedly Cambarre tugged at the knife, but the flint blade broke off in the man's flesh, leaving only a small piece of blade still attached to the knife's handle. Then she realized who was riding beside Cambarre. I ran away with him when they told me I had to leave him in the snow to die because of his deformities. Then with a wail of grief she dropped to her knees to hug the great furry beast that had collapsed at her feet. I think he just needed someone to be close to and I was willing.". It was shortly after I became leader of the Chimu that it was decided to create Third Place. Then I can withdraw my candidacy and return home to Jondalar and Durcan and the Ninth Cave.'. It's a long story and I need to get him away from all the staring eyes." Then I will tell you about our people so you won't feel so alone." Jondalar could no longer understand him but just nodded and looked sympathetic, hoping that this expression of concern was the correct one to show under the circumstance. Brukeval's body had been wrapped in a travel tent hide. Ayla didn't correct Trivodan's attitude toward the Clan, now was not the time. "Ayla, Ayla, are you alright?" Hopefully your generosity will make that grouchy leader like us a little better.". Tears came as she thought about her child having a child, then she smiled and wiped her eyes with the sleeve of her tunic and stopped trying to second guess herself. Ayla was a bit distressed at the thought of leaving so soon after her Mamutoi friends had arrived so unexpectedly. This was too important to keep to just his cave alone. "I don't know. I wouldn't want to lose Star. In the light of day Ayla could tell that the Clan man was young, maybe the age of her own Clan son Durc would be now. Jondalar had just filled a bowl with grains and was sitting beside the children when he noticed her and asked, "Can I get you something? Jondalar's body wasn't responding to Ayla's attempts at healing. "Y-yes, I do, but I don't want to be mated with a man. Ayla was delighted, "Isn't this just lovely Jondalar? He was sure that Durcan had heard every story going around about his mother's past. Those two had killed more than all his hunters combined and had done it in just moments. When she had told her daughter to seek out her friends, she had done so partly because she felt that there would be a confrontation with her fellow Zelandoni. He couldn't understand what was being communicated but decided she was holding her own, so he remained silent and watched. She had gathered the women who had been training with their weapons and had them arm themselves. "The Chimudonii had just left when Zelandoni happened to reach our cave. 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