If I can track a pack of wolves and observe them for hours at a time, day after day and not be noticed by them, I think I can do at least as well with humans. "I wish to have more of Dula's fungus that saved my mate from death. It was amazing how fast the boy recovered. I insist that you give her the fever fungus!" The Mog-ur wanted to test what he had been told by his apprentice. It is the earliest time that widespread flowers of the warmer weather begin to show. Ask him for some food, any food, maybe just enough to make soup with,' suggested the poor man's mate. As the sun sank behind the trees and dusk settled around them Cambarre talked about what they would do when they returned to the Ninth Cave. Jaradal was the hunt leader of the Ninth Cave and was Joharran's son and would probably be the next cave leader someday. I'm more grateful than I can say. ", "I know what you mean Ayla, neither do I. "Hmm, I believe that you are convinced of this female's power, but I still think it could be a trick." Ayla looked at the man and wondered briefly if he was well. I'm happy for you and Cambarre. They rode up to Ayla and Jondalar and stopped to see what the delay meant. He's always been very helpful about my writing. 33. To Jonayla, her mother was all that was good and strong and just in a person. "I was lucky and found spinach and even some dandelion and basswood down by the brook when I was refilling the water skins, so we'll have a really good meal this evening. Ayla wasn't too disappointed with the outcome of the meeting. He knew instantly that they were in danger. "I remember you telling me that Creb had named Iza's daughter after an ancestor. A short time later, after a light morning meal, mother and daughter were walking side by side up the slight incline to the mouth of Sacred Mountain's opening and then down the gallery to Revelation Chamber. Like a Clan man, he was well muscled, so much so, that it would be pointless to try to overpower him. He was sure that Durcan had heard every story going around about his mother's past. "Zelandoni Who Is First, we know what was being said when you left for the north, but after all was said, no one could think of anyone but you to lead us. Animal Welfare Institute Ayla looked over at the young man, "Cambarre, would you accompany me on the trek to the Clan cave? 36. This is the place where you washed, see that flat boulder?". "I suggest you don't fight my men when they come for you tonight. ", The man shrugged and signed, "It is nothing," referring to his injuries. "Yes, of course I did and you knew I would. There was suspicion that Brukeval and his followers would not stop fighting unless made to. "Tell everyone this wolf belongs to Jonayla, who is daughter to the First Zelandoni who serves the Great Earth Mother. Backing away, Brukeval began scooting across the ground until two of his men grabbed him under the arms and dragged him, moving backwards about twenty feet. It also made me strive to do more than I was allowed," she brought her hand to her throat to indicate the small scar that denoted the hunter's mark. "'The best flint then, and some fresh baked cakes with mountain pine nuts perhaps?' Chapter 29 He had never been asked his opinion by a leader before and just nodded his agreement. Jonayla didn't waste a moment. Cambarre nodded to Joharran as he dismounted. Ayla felt like she was somehow outside of her own body now, as if the Mother was speaking through her. I have even seen her knock down two Ptarmigan at once with a sling." "The reason I have put myself forward for the burden of First Zelandoni, is that I know exactly what it takes to hold a people together in good and not so good times. Now as he watched he saw her pull several small containers from her medicine bag and when she opened one and began to smear it onto her face he understood. That was something that an ordinary spear could not have done. "How does Joplaya fare? And yes, I think I do want to become a Zelandoni. He had been trying to seduce her, but he had probably done that to many willing women. Her life She was sharing, because woman conceives when Pleasures are shared." If she hadn't already known that Camma was a good leader, her obvious concern over one of her people who had left for places unknown would have proven her worth as one. Jean Auel. He was, like many of them, slightly built and had no beard. ", The Donier of the Fifth Cave stood from his work mending a rip in a sleeping tent and responded to Ayla's question. All doubt was swept from Brog's mind. I have tried to memorize its properties," Ayla said. "Mog-ur, what truly convinces me is that she reminds me of you. He was tending your horses, and then the three of us went to listen to the storytellers. They need to be made comfortable and secure before the first big snowfall. There was movement from higher up the hill. "There would be no prohibition against it, like there is for my brother or for father. The Zelandonia called it 'Revelation Chamber'. Having taken the Others' contraption in his right hand, he held out his left hand that gripped his own spear, offering it to the man. Trust me, what is to come is nothing but an illusion.". "Yes, I know, but I think it would be best if you talked to your friends and see how they are reacting to this new information about your mother. How long will it take to paint the image?" "As you have said, I am Mog-ur and I intercede with the Spirit World for the people of the Clan. It had been an eventful summer as most summers were when the people gathered after a harsh winter to trade and find mates and to greet friends and family. "I would never have even dreamed of such a thing and I consider myself clever. Before leaving the Matrimonial grounds they hugged and promised each other that they would get together at the next Summer Meeting for one night, to see how everyone had fared over the winter. What would they do if they knew what was happening back at the Chimu village? She looked down at the stones she still held in her hands and felt an excitement that she was unfamiliar with. "As you know, the southern Doniers have arrived and I've given them the Zelandonia lodge to stay in while they're here. Jondalar had to admit that he was tired and Ayla made him lie down on their furs while the rest of them made camp. Children listened to their elders and often repeated things that older and wiser people would keep to themselves. They are nothing more than violent wanderers plaguing the countryside. Besides, Jondalar and your brother need Wolf to look after them while we're gone, don't you think. If he intended to, she wanted to have some idea where he was going. He would give her no other chance to engage him. "You know, it's a good thing that you came to us when you did Zelandoni. This is a sacred place!". 40. The mind numbing fright she had experienced at the first sight of the fake monster had turned to anger. This is hard to believe. "Thank you Zelandoni. It makes sense that he would have gone north. American writer Jean Auel has written six books, as of 2015, but is interested in writing a seventh in the future. We have work to perform on the dwelling Ralev and his storytellers will be staying in this winter. Then she looked at her daughter who was sprawled on the ground looking at her, wild-eyed with horror. Dawn broke over the mountain late, the bulk of the peak blocking the early morning rays. "That's when they started to show up here and at Second Place, demanding food and weapons and in some cases women to serve them and care for their rough campsites. There was a descending floor that angled gently downward. The Women just stood and stared in horror at the spear that had been shoved into Atta and they could see his dead, agony-distorted face. Like his mother, he practiced with the sling and spearthrower continuously to become a credible hunter even before he reached puberty. She was happy to just follow Crazy Eyes instead of backtracking his previous approach. They had the same urges that most young women had and she had thought neither of them wanted to bear children unless it was with an acknowledged mate. But now, with a powerful shaman to lead the way, they soon became the ones who made the rules and told other people what to do. As he looked at his mate though, all he could see was a radiant smile and eyes that sparkled. It was as if her senses were sharpened while at the same time her fears and uncertainties had fallen away. The stout Clan spear skewered the cave lion's massive pounding heart, stopping it in mid-beat. "Times are becoming difficult and you are the answer, I'm sure of it." "Durc! It is very interesting to know that your horses have only been recently introduced to your people. As the herd neared the hunters hiding in the grass, Durg signaled the men into action. I just didn't think it would be appropriate. Let them ride back and tell their stories. Ayla looked up from her thoughts. If one of the other candidates convinces me that they can perform the task of First Zelandoni better than I think I am able to myself, then I will vote for that person. Jondalar opened his eyes, looking up at her and nodded. "But I thought we could kill the adults. I don't mean tension from the meetings, but right now, right here, in this place.". Eyzinah had stopped by several times since to check on her son and quietly sit by her dead mate. I just can't imagine living without a wonderful animal friend like Wolf. Brukeval has changed out of all recognition," Ayla said as they looked at each other. They had their nuances and subtleties, but when they said something, you knew it was the truth. The Doniers are there in the main camp and he is doing much better. "I would trade you fire stones for the knowledge of this fungus. "The only way he could stop the cruelty was by being stronger and tougher than those around him. The drunken men didn't know that while they were laughing the young couple had made their way to the edge of the forest. The One Who Was First Among Us has left a hole in the fabric of our sacred society and our people look to us to fill this hole. There are always people who like to put down those who have attained a higher status in the order of things. "What should we do?" Jaradal hurried on. He feels that 'First Wolf Cave' would be a more fitting name. Although she was probably beyond child bearing age at twenty-eight summers, some man might still want her and who knew, she might still be able to produce a child, it wasn't unknown. But in that moment she realized that there would have been nothing short of taking him as her mate that would have satisfied him. commanded the young man, and the Snake Bowl stopped spinning and no more food appeared. The forest was so dense they could see no more than a few horse lengths into the trees. Jondalar helped move the wounded man from the pole-drag, to a spot near the campfire. It just amazes me that we might never have known each other without the trouble those two bad Zelandonii created in our territory. This expression was the closest gesture people of the Clan had for "good-bye." He would tend to Groog on the journey and he was fairly proficient in Clan sign language because of his close association with Ayla and Jondalar so he was the obvious choice to watch over the Clan man since both of Ayla's children would be required to herd Jonayla's horses. She began to pick through their belongings trying to salvage what she could and after a few moments of shocked silence so did Cambarre. The rock had first been chiseled and smoothed for about two hand's width and then designs had been added. "What just happened here? She and her brother Artibon are friends of Durc. Camma stood and greeted Ayla, hands held out to take hers. "Yes, but it will certainly be something to look forward to," the Zelandoni said. She could have learned our language and our legends and may be trying to trick you? "'Oh very well,' grumbled his brother, 'take this and go to Havoe the Wood-Spirit!' Sunlight was breaking through the trees, hitting the river, and causing it to sparkle as they broke camp the next morning. Ayla's heart sank as she realized, against all her training and experience, she'd let her guard down just enough to be caught by the one man she needed to protect herself from most. He wishes to change the name of White Cave. It was hard to believe that this man was some sort of relative of Joharran and Jondalar; he looked nothing like the two men. he wondered. ", Jonayla climbed to her feet. Over the next hour Ayla, with help from Jondalar, found double fist-sized stones to place on the grave. But this was probably the most significant event of the summer after the journey to the north and the confrontations that took place there. Now, almost a full day after the rock fall, the water from the river had reached the top of the rampart and was just beginning to cascade over the top of the huge jagged slabs, creating many gushing waterfalls along its length. He came to a stop some distance away and stood hesitantly, watching them. The same would apply to the Chimu if we agree to offer them entry in to the Zelandonii community. Our hunters retreated and returned here to let me know.". No one had attacked her like this since her confrontation with the mad woman Attaroa of the S'Armunai, and that seemed a lifetime ago. A wolf discovered it, a wolf that was first among his kind. Nothing you have said has changed my mind on that subject. "It's just that I'm anxious to get back to the Summer Meeting and help with the hunting. They'd had their ups and downs, she reflected, but their love and mutual need for each other had won out over any conflict that had arisen in their relationship. 'A Cave Lion totem a woman? It would be best if one of your leaders came back with me to discuss what it is you need from my people." Almost all religions have some sacred mountains. 'Indeed it does,' thought Ayla. "I hope you don't mind if we exaggerate some, it is the storyteller's prerogative to make a story as interesting as possible." Later, as the people began to return to their summer lodges, many reflected, not for the first time, on pleasures and the birth of children. They were talking to each other animatedly and gave the impression of two children enjoying an adventure. "You tired me out last night. Ayla and Jonayla took the marker away to the stream and worked on it with sharp flint to remove the bark, and sand and water to make the stripped surface smooth. This isn't your land, you have no reason or right to interfere here," Brukeval sneered. There was no way to tell how long they would be on the trail and even with horses they could only bring a few days rations with them and since they might have to hunt for food, too many mouths to feed was to be avoided. In fact, for the Others, it would be impossible to trade and plan hunts without them. Ayla turned and walked to Summer Child, mounting her without a riding blanket and urged the horse forward, gradually increasing the horse's speed into a gallop. They were both eager to get back to their home cave and set up their dwelling before the first snowfall if possible. "Oh yes, and my mother assists Denanna who is leader. Ralev leaned toward the boy and winked, "I found it in my imagination." And she enjoyed that little intimacy from Marthona's old mate. She had always been concerned with the community she belonged to and maybe it was only natural that she strived to accomplish as much as she could, but did she always need to be the leader? Sacred Mountain is a romantic outdoor venue that is nestled amongst 61 acres of unspoiled nature. No one mentioned anything about that because they all thought it would be a good name, especially Jondalar who, even after all these years, still missed his brother as if his loss were only yesterday. She'd also learned there were people with big enough hearts to change their minds when they realized they were wrong in their opinions. [14], Jean Marie Untinen married Ray Bernard Auel after high school. The eagles were only thirty arrow lengths from the ground with Ayla almost directly beneath them when they broke apart again. That's when some of the people decided they would follow Skytalker. "What now Ayla?" They would have done more than just look for firewood. I have something I need to ask you.". "I am more grateful to you than I can ever express. She was quite beautiful too, in a magnificent sort of way, full bodied and lush curves to show that even though she was strong and muscled, she was a woman. Go right now, I think we should leave at first light and I want to get that settled tonight. No one teases me about my name anymore so you can call me Durc too, if you like. "I feel much better First Zelandoni," the boy said, looking at her wide-eyed. ", Joharran held up his hand to signal a halt. Maybe these Others would help him after all. Who are you, and why have you come here?" Now there were few moments when Jondalar was coherent. Jeans typical surname is such that it is sometimes misunderstood as owl (Auel) when pronounced without looking at the spelling. The tall red-haired woman now looked at Ayla as she stood beside Duroban. He caught movement out of the corner of his eye. "Ah, First Acolyte of the Ninth Cave, greetings," he replied, walking toward them. Everyone - except those assigned to remain - left the Zelandoni lodge prepared to do their part in the upcoming event. "From that day to this, if you were to visit the S'Armunai, they would tell you this story and you would see a community that treats each other with love and understanding, and any travelers that may happen by, are treated as friends. As the general meeting broke up Ayla asked all the Zelandoni to stay behind and asked them to give her their impressions of the discussion. Then he looked down at Ayla. To have people who acknowledged her as part of their family was secretly more important to her than life itself. Even though this book acknowledges that book, it cleans up some of the messes left behind by Jean when she pretty much abandoned the story-line she'd spent 40 years building. Look! Well, yes, I guess I'm not surprised by that. "Creb adopted me. In the north the use of horses was a newer thing than farther south. He stepped further back and looked at the ground. You look like both of your parents, that's why I recognized you, even though I didn't know why.". He knew that he was leaving his spearthrower behind and that he only had a broken knife, but if they were lucky they would be able to loop around and make their way back west to the Chimu settlement by daylight. Brukeval had grown up with some of them. For that matter, if he could compete with his mother's skills as a hunter, he thought, he would be known as the best among his people. He didn't want to shame his people and would try to contain his fear of these spirit talkers. They looked very far away. ", Then suddenly Ayla stood and looked up into the sky, frowning. The hunters left two wounded men and one injured prisoner. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings. He tried to fully convey his people's distress and anger. "Melodene," Ayla called as she came toward the woman. He didn't want this strange weapon of the Others, but he didn't want to refuse the man of the Others, because that would have been extremely rude. Ramacol was just the level-headed type that Ayla admired and knew she could rely upon. If, as Groog had implied, she was the one who had talked her people into coming here to intervene with the wild men from her people, then he would give her the chance to prove her worth. What had they done to displease Him so? Ralev and his troupe of storytellers had settled into the dwelling that Jondalar had originally built for Lanidar and Lanoga and her siblings who had now moved to Lanidar's home cave. Jonayla flushed slightly at their casual male attitude and the implied sexual meaning of their conversation. The rest of Iza's Neanderthal clan accept the strange creature in their midst to varying degrees. He began hesitantly, "Mog-ur, the Others have a powerful Mog-ur who is called Ayla She is a female but more powerful than anyone I have ever seen. Were you able to return that loud young female of the Others and her silent man to their people? Jonayla knew that this man was different, but not knowing what a moon cycle was well, she'd never actually thought about what a moon cycle was either. Melodene cried out with relief when she saw Ayla coming toward her. His followers were not as powerful, or maybe they just didn't know what to do, because the rest of the herd piled into the surround and began to nervously mill around as Chandalar and Doroban rushed to close the barrier. Then almost sadly, he replied, "Everywhere I go I am ridiculed. she said. I need to look at the wound again and wash it once again and renew the bandage.". 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. 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. The unrest in the north caused by the flathead tribes threatens us all and will need to be dealt with decisively. "I don't know if it is or not, but I do know that I would feel such relief and happiness if you do as you propose. So you see, it isn't magic, just another wondrous gift that our guiding spirits give to us if only we have the eyes to see.". He shook his head in wonder as they took two more beasts on the run, killing them neatly and without seeming effort. Jonayla sighed. Finally after several minutes Jondalar walked over to Ayla's side. We stopped at many places on our journey here, where the people would have loved to welcome us as members of their communities, no matter what our past might be. If she hadn't been so worried about the people cowering so terribly close to the beast she wouldn't have made the mistake that she would soon regret. "Groog is an intelligent man but he comes from a very different background than ours. What to do now? The plot of the novel opens up with an earthquake that takes away all the members of Aylas family except her. He'd felt that she was too manly and spoke to him with too much force. The worst sight was Durcan with a pole-drag carrying the boy's dead father. Then I'll feed a little bit of it to him through a willow straw.". Other openings just had hide coverings. The poultice was wrapped with woven fibers to hold it in place. "I think there is a predator somewhere near," Cambarre said, picking up his spearthrower and two spears. Ayla hugged Jondalar close, hoping they would soon be together like that again. The young couple wanted to get away on their own, but understood the Chimu needed their help and the request wasn't something they could refuse in good conscience. "I almost died giving birth to Durc. Entering into the Storyteller's compound was always exciting, at least for young children, although many adults enjoyed the stories too. Camma asked, no longer holding her weapon at the ready but with her hunters still alert behind her. She was grateful to him and would find a way to thank him, even though the Clan had no words to express thankfulness.The newcomers became uncomfortable and tense as more and more people of the Others surrounded them. Groog watched the children and realized that the boy and girl talked Clan well, once you got past the no-gender nuance in their signing. "I'm glad that you're happy Ayla," Jondalar hugged her again, slowly rocking her back and forth, secure in his arms. 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