Finally he turned and made the universal hunter's sign with a raised arm for his men to follow him. She would wait a little longer before taking that step. Because of the size of the Summer Meeting, not everyone could attend Blandar's burial ceremony. With the story about Jonayla and Durc finding wolf pups and then their mother's miraculous Wolf from the Sky and their run-in with the Clan in Long Valley only the day before, they had much to tell. In that time Matagan had completely recovered, his wound had healed without the heat of illness. She had even brought poles to make a pole-drag to carry anything she was lucky enough to kill. ", Ayla and Jondalar's expressions turned from interest to concern as their children told their tale. By the time he thought about that, it was too late to say anything because she had explained that she too was Mog-ur of equal rank to him in her own people's eyes. There was dried flesh and bits of hair clinging to some of them. "I almost forgot to ask you if you had seen Melodene the mate of Monkam who walks the Spirit World. We'll be here a while and I don't want them to worry any longer than they have to. She needed to concentrate on the others in the room. Please let me talk to you," Melodene pleaded. Soon it was quiet, as if nothing unusual was happening that day. Ayla had been very distraught the last time she'd been in this place. She can't leave my father in his condition, but she must be mad with worry that I haven't come back. And it is true he put a child in me. So here he was, squatting beside a stream in the middle of nowhere waiting for no one in particular and wishing he had something to eat. She was trying to sound as if she didn't care, but inside, her stomach was churning with nervous butterflies and her heart-rate was rising as she spoke to the handsome young man. Her Earth's Children series has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide and includes The Clan of the Cave Bear, The Valley of Horses, The Mammoth Hunters, The Plains of Passage, The Shelters of Stone, and The Land of Painted Caves.Her extensive research has earned her the respect of archaeologists and anthropologists around the world. As Brog approached his people's cave, women sitting at the open space in front stopped their work to acknowledge their Mog-ur with respectful nods. "Mog-ur" Brog signed, "Mongar did not allow any hunters to assist in bringing Jonayla and Cambarre back to First Place. Instead he'd become a bitter and angry man who, for some reason, was leading these people into more and more violence. Honey is what we need most for this type of wound," Ayla said. Mageb still felt anger at these strange people and their strange ways. ", Jonayla looked back at her mother with tears in her eyes. Joharran and a few of the Zelandonii men dug the grave. Is that alright with you?". Making no threats, but expressing fears of what could happen. Of the two siblings from South Face, Artibon and his sister Folrian, only she had stood by him when the other children had teased him, so he felt closer to her than to any of the others. And Brukeval, no matter what she might think of the man, was an accomplished hunter who knew how to lead men and knew how to use weapons. But you needn't worry, I'm sure she will be most grateful for the gift.". Now, in The Plains of Passage, Ayla's story continues. See, we all have our limits of imagination. "How many people did you say were in their Clan?" It was all so overwhelming. Cambarre, quickly undressed and, taking his bloody tunic into the water with him, also submerged his body into the cool clear water. All he had seen and heard made him believe her. Are you both alright?" He is a simple conniver, but you had respect among the men. ", "That little wolf is a real looker Ayla," Jondalar said. Creation-theory zealots who believe the biblical version regularly complain about her story's dependence on evolution reality. These thoughts flittered through Ayla's mind as she looked out over the valley. "I believe the Mother has spoken to me in my dreams and since you came with the ashes I hear Her voice even louder and clearer in my head. 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. Ayla immediately recognized Summer Child and felt her spirits rise. Until then, she would just enjoy the moment and enjoy her family's closeness. What was wrong with people anyway? She was annoyed at his delay, but didn't complain, there was no reason to offend him. There were erosions in the stone but the crossing was easy enough there, compared to anywhere else in the vicinity, at least at this time of year when the snow melt season was almost over. Jonayla slid from Gray's back and stood silently beside her mother. Trivodan, leader of the First Cave from the south stayed behind with five of his hunters to look for the Shaman and his Chimu followers. Ayla's eyes had opened wide at these last remarks, her gray irises dilated in anger, but she held herself in. Still, I need to talk to him about this." "Yes I do see you every day and glad I am of that, but I don't get to really 'look' at you, not like this," he said. I will make you comfortable, cook and clean and help wherever I can. Soon the undergrowth became so thick he would not have recognized the turn off without her help. Book 7: The Sacred Mountain - by Andy Black Download a PDF or Read on your Phone PDF Version - Phone Version Reader Feedback To read other writer's EC FanFics: Click Here or Here If you haven't read the Earth's Children books 1-6 by Jean Auel you're in for a treat. Groog felt excitement as the forest gave way to the familiar hills of home. As expected, the story about the First Zelandoni's Clan child had spread through the Zelandonii gathering like wildfire. "So who is the young man that you're interested in as the father of your babies? That reason alone should be enough to make you our new First Zelandoni. Now at the back of the chamber, the Zelandoni artist turned to face the cave opening and began to walk toward the mouth of the cave. The subsequent conversations and warnings she had received from him had embedded the fear of discovery into her being. It was important that they had not reached puberty; as a mature person who was not Zelandoni would pollute the ceremonies with their untrained adult passions. He smiled and waved as they rode over to the corral and dismounted. 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. The thought made her momentarily feel old, but the thought of Jonayla having a newborn quickly replaced that thought with one of joy. Someone among them would ask a question and Jonayla would sign to Groog what was said. Both Jonayla and Cambarre were eager to be away, but it was Jonayla who encouraged Cambarre to pack up their travel gear early and she was the one who devised the plan to leave unseen by the others before the feasting was over. If you want to hear the storytellers then come on, we're here and there's the storyteller," Artibon said, as he ducked under the traditional low entrance to the Storyteller's lodge. She has been a very good friend to us. "That is the Spirit Drum and it will be with us until the next day is done. He wanted to turn his strength and experience into physical action. ", Jonayla was interested despite having been forced to stay with him. "Tell me, I heard the conflict really started with the Chimu and the Clan before Madroman and Brukeval took advantage of the situation to create their following. Brog responded to her with some doubt. "Creb's sibling Iza, who was Medicine Woman, found me when I was a little child. The man finally smiled and said, "As you say, we'll leave now. The dead man had been laid out on a raised platform covered by a woven mat. When she stopped several yards away and knelt in the position of a woman requesting audience from a man, Durg was surprised. Dark is the absence of life; it is the color of death. As the two men mounted their horses to go back up the river to retrieve the wolf pelt and hunt Ptarmigan for their evening meal, Jonayla enthusiastically said, "Mother, isn't it wonderful, we have three pups, one for Durcan, one for me and one for you. "This is a fungus I found that seems to control fever brought on by wounds. They made good time the first day, following along the bank of The River heading north. "We'll pack up and be gone in the morning. ", "Clan women don't feel they are being treated harshly. ", "A new version you say! My name is Latinar," then he gestured to the man next to him, "and this is Tarmidar," then looking around his friend he pointed to the woman with them, "and this is Lamiae. The trees had absorbed the beginning of the rain but now that they were in the small glade, the rain was noticeable and she could see the rocks begin to darken from the raindrops. As they communicated, Jonayla realized that there were similarities in their two separate societies; the Clan cared about their young as much as her people did. She wanted to bring the conversation back to the Clan and asked, "So what happened between the Chimu and the Clan?". Great leader of the Ninth Cave! 38. She knew that she must speak one more time before she could rest. "So, do you know if Camma will be back today?" The Donier from the southern holdings went limp and was collapsing. ", "Yes, I can do whatever you say. What questions did you want to ask me? Mongar, looked at his Mog-ur and grunted, "So you're back. The Zelandonia were responsible for tracking the movement of the sun and moon, which represented the Mother and Her lunar mate Lumi. 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. I am forever grateful for their love and support and only wish to give back to the Zelandonii a little of what I have been given. Don't forget to prop them up on stones, so they can easily be lifted from the ground. Apparently, that woman they captured has been telling them everything she knows about us.". The healing process is well under way. We heard from the Losadunai that the Zelandonii Summer Meeting would be in this place this year and hoped we would be welcomed.". Ayla loved nearly all of the Clan people. We need to get past these people and I'm sure with everything that has gone on, they don't trust any of us. Also, the holding was one of the smaller caves with only twenty-nine people. And now we have the possibility of the Chimu to add to the confusion". I-I'm sorry" his voice trailed away. It is almost like The Great Earth Mother had a hand in guiding you here at this moment in time. Don't you think?" 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. Crazy Eyes looked at the blonde woman and then at the big blonde man sitting on his horse beside her. Then they had colored one a golden hue and the other a reddish hue making the light that shown through during the day seem otherworldly. This new medicine is important and the more people searching for it, the sooner we might find more. 6. After the greeting was completed the boy hurried away to check that the fire had been started and that the food would be ready at hand when it was time to prepare the midday meal. They smiled at each other as the group dismounted. It was a loud wavering whistle. Ayla looked into the hearth fire, remembering Iza, the Clan Medicine Woman, her only remembered mother figure. You must climb quite a bit to reach the ledge, but at the cave entrance there is a small pool and fresh water from a spring that trickles down so our women don't have to leave to get fresh water. She stood tall and silent watching him as he stared back at her. The next morning, Ayla and her daughter made ready to leave. She was there protecting her den and if Jonayla hadn't been prepared with spearthrower in hand, Durcan might not have gotten away from the encounter unscathed. ", Ayla noticed that the Third used the term Clan, rather than the more derogatory "flathead" when describing the people in the north. Some of the designs were totally foreign to the Zelandonii, but she was sure her daughter would appreciate them because of their uniqueness. I'm glad that you agree.". "You set everything up? I only ask this because I would know your strength. Now there was going to be a confrontation, he thought stoically. We'll start first thing in the morning. The Mog-ur looked uncomfortable, but looked squarely into his leader's eyes. They were mounted on horses and had the advantage of numbers. In fact, says Auel, ''the rape was probably the most difficult scene I've ever written because I hate violence, particularly sexual violence. It was unnatural in Mongar's opinion that people would do such a thing. The people came forward with stones and began to pile them around and on top of the remains while Mog-ur made the correct motions that asked the Spirit of Great Ursus to guide his people's spirits safely into the next world. He is going to his people and will ask them to help us look for Jonayla and Cambarre. This fish was not his, but that of the Wood-Spirit. Jondalar and Durcan looked to each other then back to Rubio. "Mother, do you want me to set up the travel tents? But she wouldn't know what it was like to be a leader with the responsibility of caring for others. Even though Jonayla offered her own spare tunic to her mother to replace the bloody and torn one she had worn before the lion attack, Ayla decided that she would go without a tunic for the time being until they got back to the Zelandonia lodge. And maybe she would be able to find more curative fever fungus. This would have been required to treat both the child and the First Zelandoni. Everyone there knew that this was a very serious statement. They finally arrived at the trailhead above the Third Cave's home site and were able to descend into the valley below for the remaining short trek home. "I miss Durc most of all, I wish I could see him, speak to him, hold him in my arms. I wish you well." Ayla looked at the disheveled woman and said quietly and as confidently as possible, "Let me see the child, I am a healer." That pillar is the focus and I'm afraid to alter it in any way.". It is a poor trade for something as valuable as the sacred memory root, but it is all that I have left. Just let me go. "You could just as easily be a candidate yourself. What had they done to displease Him so? The rough terrain, made rougher by the earthquake, made going slow a necessity. Soon there was a soft but sustained chant continuously repeated in low soothing voices. All I can say is that I'll do my best to convince our fellow Doniers that I feel the calling to be the one to represent them. You will tell him that he has a friend within the Others, won't you? He'd grown up with the craft and was even a fair hand at it himself. "Enjoy this time alone," Jondalar said as he stood beside Ayla, hugging her to him with a strong arm. She was trouble and always had been, from the first moment he'd met her he'd felt afraid of her. Only she was the one who left the clan and her son Durc became a great hunter, well respected for his abilities. Even back then, long ago, they were traveling to someplace and had to push on, leaving places where they could have remained and become part of the daily fabric of life. She can stop the wild men. "We want to get an early start. Still Armuna refused. They walked briskly to the edge of the cave's terrace and then down a short path to a log covering placed over a pit dug chest high into the ground. "Farewell and I will see you soon," Ayla responded warmly. He signed to the Mog-ur, "I am grateful, I am in your debt.". As the Third had suspected, the southern caves had formed an alliance, putting forth their first Donier as a candidate. Ancient Egyptian culture from the 19th Dynasty to the end of the 20th Dynasty Animals of Mungo Apsley and Green Gully Creek Archaeological Sites on the Don River Archeology for Jean Auel fans Artefacts of the First Nations of the Pacific Northwest Atapuerca Atlatls, Spear Throwers, and Woomeras Aurignacian - La Grotte d'Aurignac Jonayla walked away as her mother entered the Zelandoni lodge, beginning a day that promised to be long and tiring. She also is Zelandoni of Lance Rock Cave in her own right.". A man stood up from atop a massive boulder to the left of the trail and looked down at them with raised spearthrower. "As you know when we were given the knowledge of life's beginning by the Mother, many traditional ways changed. She grew up with this as a way of life and because of it, she won't - can't tell a lie. Let us start with the candidate who has been a Donier the longest." Jonayla showed Cambarre where to dig the hole that would hold the grave marker. Ayla asked her daughter if she had given Cambarre the news yet. The girl had moved to the fire and was dishing out something into a wooden bowl. "Camma, once we get them moving you should fall back about fifty paces so Cambarre and I can herd them together. 'I hate her,' Jonayla thought to herself, for the hundredth time. Ayla would not show any fear. Ulla was the image of her mother and copied her every move. "Yes, please come with us and rest," Jondalar said. These unusual spears seemed strangely familiar. I have to say that I was a little awed to see you ride up on your horse, I can understand how Attaroa must have felt when she first saw you.". If this Shaman was all powerful then she would be lost. Jonayla in particular understood the implications of what had happened. No one said anything. "I'm not sure how I can live up to the First Zelandoni's expectations of me. Cambarre dropped his platter and ran toward the horses, pulling their ropes loose as he passed by them. Jonayla and Cambarre had been following at a distance, having their own conversation, enjoying the quiet and leisurely pace. The hunters had heard the name Durc before from the stories that were still circulating about Ayla and Jondalar and their animal friends. Who else? I assume you brought him here to tell us what he knows about the conflict in the north. Jean M Auel is a noteworthy author from the United States who has written a number of novels in the Literature & Fiction genre. One of the men turned toward them. "I want to come with you. So why do you think this woman is any different than the others of her kind?". This was a lovely time of year. I ran away with him when they told me I had to leave him in the snow to die because of his deformities. They weren't allowed to speak to anyone other than to each other and were expected to find a secluded place to be alone. As she lay back down, hugging Jondalar to her again, she murmured in his ear, "I wonder when we'll have young children in our dwelling again". "I want to slip away and back track that man's trail. I think we've tracked them long enough to determine that they aren't doubling back to follow our people.". He was born more than eighteen summers ago, that's quite an exceptional age for a wolf. Ayla was also buoyed by her meeting with her fellow Zelandoni, the day before. Jondalar had always tried to imitate his mate's unique ability to do that, but he sighed as he pressed his hands to his knees as he slowly stood. But I don't think a wolverine or hyena could be tamed, it's not in their nature to coexist with people. This meeting, will it stop the violence? Then as an afterthought he concluded, "I called for you as soon as I could.". The First Zelandoni had known she was ill, she had seen the same symptoms in others; people who she had nursed and she knew what the outcome of her illness would be. For the first time in almost a full moon cycle she felt 'herself' again. Ramacol didn't seem offended and responded, "Well, when the Mother spoke and the earth shook, there was a large rock slide in the valley that stopped The River from flowing. Jonayla asked. Sometime you might tell me the history of your horses and how your people found a way to tame them to do your bidding?" Something is wrong here. We think they may be in the hands of the renegade Chimu that follow the false Shaman.". Jonayla made the face she always did when she talked about her parents and the antics they always got up to. The passing of Ayla's Wolf and Whinney were both issues somewhat distressing to write, but I felt it was necessary. If you have not read Jean Auel's Earth's Children series of six books yet, you're in for a treat. They were coming! Jonayla suddenly remembered their old relationship when they'd been secret lovers in Wooded Valley while they were growing up. The good thing about Ralev's stories, she realized, was her son's happiness. As you read this book you will notice that I have eliminated the overlong travelogues as well as the repeated use of the Mother's Prayer other than a few parts of it when it became essential to the story. Chapter 35 She helped him up onto his elbows and held the water bag to his lips to let him drink. She knew the truth of it, but knowing the truth didn't make her feel confident in her ability to convince the other Doniers that she should serve her people as the First Zelandoni. Fill the water bags at the stream," he instructed his son. 17: Carrots, Eggs and Tea Leaves. "Brukeval! It had only been a few hours since Dula had administered her medicine. 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