Shura was pleased to see this Mog-ur using the same fire starting material that she herself did. As the Fifth Zelandoni reclaimed his place by the fire, the first Zelandoni from the south stood. Jonayla pushed aside the hide drape and stepped into the main room of her family's dwelling. As Ayla talked to Eyzinah she learned that Blandar and his family had decided to leave for their home cave early, as many people did toward the end of the summer season. The decisions made, they all dispersed to their home lodges or to the gather fields to visit friends or extended family members. she asked in a tense voice. I would ask you to share your knowledge with me in the future and not remain behind a veil of modesty. But she's not just a normal woman, and if she says that something is going to be, or needs to be, then I believe her and I will help her any way I can.". She watched as the woman came around the fire to sit beside Willamar and saw his face light up with a smile. Shura looked at the two stones that the other woman held in her hand. "Yes, just dazed, she'll recover," Ayla responded. Soon it was time for the people of the Ninth Cave to leave for the north. We are expecting someone from the south and we want them with us before we go further. Over the past ten days, many children had come to visit Durcan, even ones he didn't know very well. You know why? How could that be? They might briefly stare, which was considered rude but not cruel. He must think about what to do. He knew instantly that they were in danger. Have you seen my Acolyte? It's just that I'm a little shaky from all that's happened," Ayla mumbled distractedly. After all that pain, there was no way I would meekly destroy what I had brought into the world. Almost from the very beginning of her illness she had tried to convince the younger Donier that the important issue at hand, wasn't her health, but that Ayla should be ready for the challenges that would face the people after she was gone. The southern Zelandoni voiced with urgency. I'm not sure why anyone would bother to hunt Clan folk, they seem to always stay to themselves. With a growl, Mageb signaled the woman to bring her man along and to make it fast, they needed to be on their way. Jonayla knew it would be filling but not at all tasty. If he should die I don't know what I would do. Now as the sole Donier of the Ninth Cave, Ayla was responsible for planning the procession to Sacred Mountain, situated on the eastern edge of Old Valley. It was a busy time just before becoming inactive as the long cold winter arrived. I don't believe we have ever had anything like this happen in the history of the Zelandonii. It was amazing how fast the boy recovered. During this time they heard a loud singular noise, like a brief rumbling of deep thunder. Cambarre nodded in agreement and understanding. As they walked through the main area, all three children enjoyed the reaction they got when Durcan's young female wolf stayed obediently beside him. At least most of them would. "Zelandoni Who Is First?" "Yes, let's get this over with, once and for all," Joharran said. Here were placed countless little oil lamps making the small chamber seemingly bathed in daylight. A soft glow was still present from the newly banked fires. "I want to have this half-moon time for just us," she said. "Lorala has brought us food Groog," Jonayla signed. He immediately began to issue instructions and the unconscious man was lifted up by two men and carried to a place beside the main hearth and placed on furs spread out on the ground while someone else went to the hearth and began adding heated stones to a water container. He also said that he would rather die than live the rest of his life in ridicule and shame. We'll be back for you as soon as the hunt is over. He would again be secured to the pole-drag for his safety when travel resumed. Then, as the female of the Others continued, he thought he recognized her. He just hoped the talk would do some good. If he gets better, I don't want him here because it will only cause trouble. "Not necessary, the Donier of Third Cave at Two Rivers has taken charge of that task. As we watched, the waves came again and again, scouring every last thing from the earth right up to the bluffs. By the end of the hunt he looked every bit as comfortable on a horse as any Zelandonii. She only hoped there were no taboos with these people that would stop any of her treatments. He was pretty beaten up. Then Ayla set small twigs onto the flame. Would she end up being alone when she was her mother's age with no children of her own? The young man looked at Jondalar and said, "I am a very happy man. He'd made threats and he knew that Brukeval would act on his threats if he felt himself crossed. Are they more contentious or less intelligent? It's not that I haven't had the opportunity, but it's hard to become intimate with a man when you're the leader, or at least it is for me," she said, wondering how this woman beside her had a mate and two children and still led her people as their spiritual leader. The Storyteller's lodge at the back of the compound was different than most of the others at the Summer Meeting. She has an unusual background, one of the more unusual aspects of which is that she was brought up by those you call flatheads. ", When Madroman continued arguing, Ayla said sharply, "Silence! Brog wasn't sure if he understood how many fifty was. He turned to see Jaradal hurrying toward him. he responded loudly. He stood and whistled loudly to alert the others and was gratified to see two of his men jump up with their weapons at the ready. It isn't normal that a person should be so sick so soon and from just a few scratches. It ties up loose ends, and is actually pretty good! "When I've prepared myself, we'll ride to within sight of the cave and then Jonayla and I will dismount and walk toward them. Ayla had decided to reproduce some of the designs she'd seen when she and Jondalar had visited other people along the way on their journey from the east. You know that the Zelandoni who shares your responsibility here is away." Because the Clan's form of communication was dependent on subtle nuance and on barely perceptible changes in expression, gesture and posture, one who was familiar with it, could discern the subtlest reactions in another, where any Zelandonii or Chimu, for that matter, wouldn't notice a thing. Things like that happen sometimes. Ayla wondered, as she led the others - breaking out of the trees at the base of the mountain and into the open of the flat valley - what life would bring in the future. A broad-shouldered man with eyes that appeared to be looking in two different directions at once stepped forward. Ayla had been leaving her Clan beliefs behind, little by little, as she became caught up in the daily life of the Zelandonii, being a mother to her children and a mate to Jondalar. A man stepped out from the trees and nodded. She could imagine how she would feel at the potential loss of a lover such as him and she again felt sorrow for the blonde healer beside her. I found him at the bottom of a storage pit outside the nineteenth cave, unconscious and with bruises and cuts and a broken leg. Jean M Auel Earth's Children Series 6 Books Collection Set Land of Painted Caves (2) Total ratings 2. But Jondalar just kept sinking deeper into fever and his flesh was melting away almost before her eyes. I'm just grateful that I got to be a part of everything that has happened this summer. He had warned that the earth would shake and that the sea in its anger would destroy their village. It's not as though you don't know as much about healing as she does, you probably know more than she does," Jondalar said. She told him about Jondalar's scar and said that he himself would have a story he could tell for the rest of his life. Jonayla was trying very hard to imitate her mother's confident appearance, but deep down inside she cringed at those hostile stares and the derogatory comments, barely heard. He would teach this woman who claimed to be Mog-ur how to address a man and a leader. That fact made the game on the mountain more plentiful and he was pretty sure that he would be able to hunt something for the pot just about every day. Being the Mog-ur, his hearth was where visitors would stay and therefore it was a bit larger than the others. Then she let out a howl of anger that sounded like she was being cut in half. To me it doesn't make sense. "I was sent home to ask for your help Mongar. I stumbled across this in a google search. It was obvious from the shape that they were Clan skulls. Her daughter nodded her understanding of the request and pulled Gray around to trot to their area of the campsite. He would be at the center of it all. ", Jonayla showed them how to do it, demonstrating as she instructed. It is close by the Summer Meeting, yet a place where we will not be disturbed by the daily tasks imposed upon us by everyday life. That's when I realized he could be my chance to get some respect.". he repeated again. The ivory bead designs were highlighted and defined by many small amber beads in shades both lighter and darker than the leather, with embroideries of red, brown, and black. Whinney gave her two daughters, Gray and Summer Child and one son, Racer. You're looking for a willing girl to give you pleasure at your convenience and I'm looking for a man who I can respect and love as a mate and to be the father of my children. Six other Mog-urs address me by my name. He was half Clan and half Others. Joharran frowned, "How do you know that he's telling the truth? If the Chimudonii don't come looking for him the Clan will. I doubt that she leads the men, you must have been mistaken or deceived.". Ayla excused herself saying that she needed to change for the meeting and went down to the lake to meditate before leaving for the mountain. "Yes, but I have been thinking about what you said to me about the Clan leader. "No, it has magic. "We should find a place to camp soon," Jonayla said, always concerned with their domestic needs. Her mother had saved the boy's life and her father had taken the boy on as an apprentice Knapper, and Matagan had turned out to be an excellent one. But what if some hunters were passing the head of the valley and had made a campfire? She can stop the wild men. Even though Cambarre knew he had little to worry about with Ayla in attendance at their child's birth, this time was always dangerous for a woman. As was her habit, she tied her carry baskets to Summer Child's riding blanket with rawhide thongs. 23. I don't remember ever tasting Elk steak with spices like that before, it was wonderful." He paused, moving a bit trying to find a more comfortable position, then he smiled and said, "I love you Ayla and when this is over I think we should get away together, maybe just the family. I'm not sure why we did that, except that it felt like the right thing to do. Now, with hind-sight, it seemed so obvious, but before her revelation everyone had thought differently. However, in a few minutes he heard a nicker and then saw Gray as the mare walked into camp, followed by the other two animals that naturally followed the leader. She also knew he would love their daughter just as much as she would love their son. At this point in their journey, the pair was riding toward the front of the column with only Joharran, Jondalar and two hunters in front of them and the trail was hedged in by the ever present pine forest. She paused for a moment, "I remember what it was like before the Spearthrower and the horse," she said, reminiscing. Most of the Zelandoni spiritual leaders had stopped by the Ninth Cave's campfire earlier that night, bidding farewell to their First Zelandoni, including the first Donier from the southern caves. I feel it is of great importance to combine our resources and in doing so, create a more stable environment for all. As they rode into the forest southward, Ayla looked back one last time, to see Brukeval's final resting place. "Father wanted me to come. I want to know who the father of my children is," Jonayla said in a determined voice. Ayla seemed to bring that feeling out in men, especially younger men. There had been a few instances in the past when the wild men of the Others had attacked their caves and they were determined that it wouldn't happen again without warning. But now that you mention it, it does seem quiet for this time of day. But Jondalar had turned to look and gasped in surprise making her turn to look too. He's sitting up and I think if the southern Zelandoni wasn't there to stop him, he would be here with us now. They wear clothes and what animal uses fire to cook their food? She then turned and walked away from the horse and it went back to grazing on the late spring grasses. "First, I will tell you why I chose this place to discuss our people's future. You would be surprised how focused your mind can become when you stand neck deep in water. Is it alright if we just go in?" This was the moment she had planned for over the past several full moons. She raised her voice even louder to include them in what she would say next. "Zelandoni, there is risk in that plan. ", Tormaden said defensively, "It all just happened! Your mother told me that you charged in to help your father," Ayla said, smoothing the boy's hair away from his forehead. Ayla sat astride her horse beside him. I'm grateful that you made this image and I'm grateful that you insisted that we name the cave, 'The First Wolf Cave'. The story takes us on the last part of their journey of learning and loving. But she wasn't going to apologize for her life either. For Ayla's part, she just wanted to get away on her own with her daughter and think about what had happened here. Finally, Brukeval walked back to the campfire and now all Cambarre could hear were murmurs as the men talked amongst themselves.. Cambarre watched Brukeval closely after that. It looked like there were ten men including Brukeval and Madroman, but probably a few more standing guard. The man was about to argue further when five of the hunters with her walked their horses forward, towering over him. So now you're an Acolyte? Her horse stood connected to an A-frame pole-drag that had been colored red with sacred dyes. He nervously shifted his position and wondered for the hundredth time when the Doniers would arrive. "As the people fell to the ground in fear, thunder and lightning crashed around them and cold rain fell from what had been a cloudless sky just moments before, washing everything clean. His friends now think of him as special rather than the son of a woman who had birthed an abomination. Look! But it was important for the story for Ayla to get a son.'' They were already enemies, so what did it matter what they thought. You will not speak to anyone other than to your partner, unless given dispensation to do so by a Zelandoni." "I have to admit that I was shaken by the obvious signs of violence. Groog squinted, looking down the trail concentrating on a movement. "You stupid flathead lover! "I have a dress tunic. "The spearhead is deep, but it's in the fleshy area of the shoulder. I don't think it's just coincidence they came for us just before dusk. She is of Finnish descent, the second of five children of Neil Solomon Untinen, a housepainter, and Martha ( ne Wirtanen) Untinen. With the help of complete training and knowledge, Jean penned down her first novel of the series, Clan of the Cave Bear in the year 1980. "If you think less of me because of what I went through when I was a child, then that is your right. She hadn't thought about the reason they'd come to the north for some time now. That night when the meetings and discussions were over and all the others had left, Ayla and her daughter stood together in the slivery moonbeams that illuminated the final resting place of the one who had been First Zelandoni before her. Sacred Mountain welcomes family reunions, elopements, photoshoots, weddings, and retreats. Melodene thought of the blonde woman as a sort of Shaman in her own right. We've been looking for you." But I've often thought the neolithic period would be fascinating to write about, the beginning of agriculture and domestication. Two different kinds of humans. Here and there were little backwater places where the river widened and the flow became sluggish. They soon left, following her through the large sprawling gathering of people. "I'm glad you like it. 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. Let's take a walk. All the Doniers from both the north and south holdings were journeying to Old Valley and Sacred Mountain to sanctify the ashes of their dead leader and to elect a new one so the problems could be addressed. ", Doroban grinned, "I'm surprised you can find the time to perform missions during your time away. "I was unmated, but had a son when I was eleven summers old. You're an accomplished hunter who could provide for a family and you're a man of ability. Though, once she made the first move he worked hard to interest her, and now, they were mated and he was a happy man. During this time the Mother was protected by Her Spirit Lover Lumi and the Wolf Star who protected them both.". He could see that her horse was standing near a group of his hunters, but she was no longer on it, she was down beside one of his men, it was old Bagba. They had been trained to aid in the coming rituals. She had already made a poultice of wild hops and lice-bane root to be applied externally for an extended period of time on the head wound. Jondalar was with her now and he smiled as they exchanged looks. If you say anything else I'll tie a gag over your mouth! Two Clan meetings put together would not match the number of the Others in just this one cave! I don't think this Shaman is very far away and I want to find out what I can through observation before we confront him. For once Jonayla remained silent, but she smiled contentedly. She knew that it was best to let the man know the extent of his injuries before he tried to move. You have turned into a disgusting person. You'll be seventeen at this Summer Meeting; and a good age to match his. Mageb and Durg had been told to look out for a male and female couple from the Others. She realized that she would need to get used to surprises the more involved she became with this woman's unusual abilities. After four rejection slips, she sent it to a literary agent in New York who not only agreed to represent her but organised an auction for a totally unknown, unpublished writer. Ayla made a mental note of the knot pattern. He was sure that Durcan had heard every story going around about his mother's past. She looked down at her father, eyes widening in shock and concern at how much weight he'd lost and the sickly pallor of his skin. Then the stallion raced to put himself between his herd and the danger he sensed. Maybe in the future my family can attend your Summer Meeting; I think I would like that. We want the wild men caught and these people have come to do that. Of course! She hoped that the leaders would make a favorable decision. She showed no fear as the horses were brought to an abrupt halt beside her. He looked up into gray-blue eyes, and then noticed the Donier mark on the left side of her forehead. The thought of leaving to travel east to a place where she had been accepted before, was a soothing one. The young boy skidded to a halt before his father. ", "Be quiet Jondalar, conserve your strength. They made good time the first day, following along the bank of The River heading north. As he watched, his smile of satisfaction changed to shock as the object of his recent fantasy turned and without warning brought down both men that had jumped up to ambush her. Located in the charming and bustling town of Julian, California, just outside of San Diego. The First Zelandoni eased her to the grass then pulling a wooden cup from her pouch she dipped it in the clear water from the stream and returned to sit cross-legged beside the southerner. Ayla went over to the pallet where Robinar lay propped up against piled furs so that his head and shoulders were raised. He was surprised that she seemed to be following him. Folrian asked. As you know, they raised me, I know their ways and I respect them. One of the high points of the Summer Meeting was the exchange of goods and information and of course visiting friends and family they might not have seen since the summer before. The lion could be on her, tearing her apart before she could even reach down for the Clan spear at her feet. As a Mog-ur of the Clan, he was used to eliciting some fear and respect so this was not unusual, but the rude stares that were furtively directed at him by these leaders of the Others was disconcerting. It was finally decided that she would travel north in the summer, only by then she was too weak to make the journey. But here it was, three days, almost dusk, and still no sign of his family. They were hobbled with lengths of rawhide thongs so they wouldn't stray during the night, and it was always a good idea to make sure they would be content. We have no food for the children to eat,' said the younger brother's mate in tears. Many ceremonies in those years were altered to better fit the people's new understanding of the power of conception and the Mother's role in it. The prints that showed in the moist loam were those of a large man. The last I heard he was mated to Tulie as second mate. "Jonayla, I'll be leaving with my sister and her mate tomorrow." Ayla expected Brukeval to explode in anger and even disgust at her for having given birth to a child of mixed race. "And with all the other things Zelandoni has had to contend with, this is a double honor.". Where would I go from here if I turned them all against me? ''I honestly don't know. "Jonayla," Cambarre stepped up beside his mate. Do you think I don't know what they think? I love you Jonayla. "I need to set the leg bones while he's still unconscious. She had spoken of this with both Cambarre and her mother, even asking her mother if she might be excused from her duties as an Acolyte at the next Summer Meeting in order to stay behind to build her herd. He finished and was a little embarrassed at speaking so passionately. "I must leave the Chimu. I always felt secretly jealous that women were the ones favored of Doni. ", Willamar smiled in return, replying, "Well, it would probably be more accurate to say that you could stay with me for the rest of my life. "Father, what's happening to the river? Joharran had been watching out for Rushemar and waved to him as they filed down the trail into the valley. She had always been drawn to him, even when they only seemed to bump heads. The children were fascinated by the way Chandalar, a Chimu hunter, was apparently able to master riding a horse on a hunt with no previous experience. After all, many of my best stories are about the star-crossed travelers, Ayla and Jondalar. Durcan was above the Summer Meeting, up on the slope that everyone called Sacred Mountain. Now they hunt us even in the dead of winter. Both Jonayla and Durcan said in unison. Then suddenly the beast's arms lowered and it fell forward onto the ground. He had begun to question his ability to challenge the Zelandoni from the Ninth Cave the second night after his arrival when he had wanted to get away from everyone else and think. Just as you now know of me and my people I would know who you are and who the Zelandonii are if we are to work together to bring peace to our land. Ayla, the tiny wolf pup still in the crook of her arm, urged Summer Child forward into a trot and headed for the Ninth Cave's summer camp. She knew the noise was Manvelar and some of the men of the Third Cave holding Brukeval down. He understood her better than anyone else, except maybe Lorala and that would change when she and Cambarre finally began to share pleasures. "Mongar, Mighty Bison!" Chances were that he would take a more direct path on his way back to the Shaman. I saw the look in your eyes when you talked about Cambarre and a mother makes plans for her children, it's only natural. "I know that except for Jondalar, none of you were there when Ralev brought to light the story of my Clan son, so I wanted to tell you about my eldest son Durc and what happened to me when I was a child of the Clan. The two women hugged and then went about their tasks, preparing for the camp's departure. As Ayla fell silent, the other Doniers bowed their heads and remained that way until the silence was finally broken by the children bringing food. That night they ate from the rations brought from home. If anyone should be giving thanks, it's me. Buzzard Ridge. It is the time to set traps before the ground freezes and the rivers freeze over, a last chance to build a supply of warm winter furs and to store meat. What harm could there be in letting his brother have the bowl for a while? ", Ayla smiled, "If I'm nothing else daughter, I am observant. "We are in a hurry to head back south, but a day of practice and pointing out what works best couldn't hurt," Jonayla offered. ''When Ayla got pregnant by a Neanderthal, some people objected, saying Cro-Magnons and Neanderthals were two distinct species which never interbred. I certainly wasn't thinking about her. "Oh Doni! Cambarre dismounted and checked Gray. Kimadar and Ayla came up from the pit next. She needed to reassure herself that he was recovering well. Jonayla was agitated. "Would it be alright if we waited for her?" Denanna was impressed that the new First Zelandoni was trying so hard to be fair. ", Ayla looked up. She called him to me.". Finally, she turned and left the lodge. As it turned out, Durcan had convinced them - first with his fists and then when he reminded them that his mother was the one to bring horses and firestones to the Zelandonii. Jonayla had come with the others to look for her mother and when she came into the clearing she screamed at the sight of all the blood coating her mother's body. After a long moment he decided that he must. Would you do that for me? I love stuffed ptarmigan, it makes my mouth water just to think about it.". The sun was sinking into the west and the shadows were elongated, making the dry grass in the valley glow golden in the late afternoon light. the girl asked. He'd grown up with Brukeval and even though Jondalar had never said it himself, it was obvious Brukeval was of mixed essence. They looked so happy. "Robinar, you have a full set of cave lion claw scars, just like mine. Chapter 19 There were chisel marks along the top and sides, making the opening more uniform than it had originally been. With that thought, Ayla slipped into a deep slumber, not to waken until dawn's first light. Who better to sort out this trouble in the north between the Clan and our Zelandonii brethren? This was beyond his understanding, but it was obvious to Groog that this Mog-ur of the Others must have been The Woman Who Hunts. ", "Ayla! ", "You asked me that once before, remember? "I have a dwelling of my own, but it's small and unsuitable for children," he said meaningfully. "Havoe the Wood-Spirit lived deep in the forest and the younger brother had never gone very far into the forest before, only to gather wood, but there were those who did. "Yes. Learn from them, let them help you to be a stronger person. She allowed her colleague to ply her with medicines and as an accomplished healer herself, she used the opportunity to test her body's reaction to the younger woman's cures and to share her observations as any healer might under the same circumstances. I don't mean that I would die, not really, but I would never be the same again inside. "I don't think we will run across anyone, it's a big forest and we're not covering much of it, but you never know. Melodene sighed unhappily, "My mate didn't want to go with Camma. 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