the sacred mountain jean auel

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"I am the change!" "Star!" "No Brukeval, but it did make me realize that you are dangerous like a Hyena and that anyone around you needs to be prepared to defend themselves. As usual, many of the people had already gathered around the temporary burial shelter that had been built the day before. 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. ", Without stopping Ayla replied, "Because daughter, they saved your father with almost the last of their fever fungus. She also knew he would love their daughter just as much as she would love their son. If the lead stallion, that brown male in the middle of the herd is smart enough, he could lead them around the trap no matter how hard we try to guide them into it.". You're a young woman and to a man of the Clan young women are supposed to know their place, you haven't earned the right to address them without permission and to look at them in the eyes is considered rude. "Do you really believe this Shaman is so powerful that he can come back from the Spirit World?" She was convinced this bundle of fur would be with her as a companion, maybe for the rest of her life. They will be able see where we are and what strength we have. I did some research in my Encyclopedia Britannica, went to the library and discovered there really was a time when we shared Ice Age Europe with the Neanderthals. "You needn't feel sorry for me, I never thought I would mate Cambarre, we didn't have that kind of relationship. My mate and I brought you away and we will care for you until you are able to travel on your own.". "I think you may be a natural horseman, I've never seen anyone take to riding so quickly. How could anyone kill a child and then display its tiny skull as if it were a trophy. There was also a grove of pine trees that screened them from general view and gave the shaded place a private feeling. 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. Jonayla watched them and remembered how at odds they had been at the beginning of summer. He could still make her blood surge and her heart beat faster when he looked at her in his special way. The curiosity all around them made the young couple move that much faster and soon they were on the trail heading north riding their two horses and leading a pack horse. What you couldn't know about our First Zelandoni is that she comes from far away. Those two had killed more than all his hunters combined and had done it in just moments. It will be something he can be known for and be proud of," Ayla said, knowing the boy would be pleased. I've missed you. 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. Jondalar was no better; his wound was more inflamed than ever. At least the Medicine Woman could interpret for him and bring him to their leader who might do something about the killers in the north. He was proud of his son. With no weapons all they have to do is find us and then I'd hate to think what would happen to you," Cambarre whispered. Whatever had caused the horses distress must have moved on because Cambarre soon returned. Ralev and his troupe had been telling variations of this story and others all summer long since their arrival. "First, I will tell you why I chose this place to discuss our people's future. In fact, I consider it the greatest luck I could have had. He had to admit that it was a powerful sight though. When she was done she licked her fingers appreciatively and said, "That was good, I think I outdid myself, especially on the cooked grains. Golden skin and golden hair with a confidence that shone from Her face and there was no doubt who was at Her side. She then turned and walked away from the horse and it went back to grazing on the late spring grasses. He saw misty droplets of rain water standing out on her blonde hair like little gems or morning dew, catching what light there was from the overcast sky. The first person to show me how they worked was Creb," Ayla said. Shaking the residue mud from her fingers then wiping them on her hips. Over the past ten days he'd had moments of lucidity, but more and more he was looking into the Spirit World. By the morning of the third day of their journey, everyone was looking forward to settling down in their summer lodges later that afternoon. Actually it creates more questions in my mind than it answers. She'd only been a small girl at the time and in the years since they'd always acted toward each other with a great fondness. We lost our weapons while escaping the bad men in the forest." She pulled her own tunic off over her head, removed her leggings and loincloth then stepped into the pool. What was going on here? "They're going to remain mated, if that's what you're asking," he replied sardonically. Ayla had talked to Eyzinah and several hunters from South Face Holding to get his story. Jondalar smiled, "I first met Ayla - that was her name before she became Zelandoni - after I had been attacked by her pet cave lion and severely mauled. When it was Jonayla and Cambarre's turn, they clasped hands, her right hand in his left as they stepped forward. She looked strange and exotic but she acted like a Clan female and could talk like a normal Clan woman. I am used to it. He didn't try to analyze what he saw, he just threw. They are good people who have taken up our fight. In the future I hope I won't be speaking with the same regret in my voice that Camma is speaking with now.'. "Then that is what we'll do. Please! Ayla turned toward the east and grasping the rope end that was attached to a loop around Madroman's neck, she signaled that it was time to leave. Finally, the Zelandoni let go of the last child's hands and stepped back. There are so many story lines left unfinished. "I don't know. Jonayla blurted out, "But father, this is my home, the only place I've ever lived. The man's face reddened, "Well, not every Maga Spear is the same, it only has to be carved to make it a Maga Spear. The forest is too thick to ride anyway and he doesn't like horses other than for eating. Cambarre called to Joharran, asking after her. Groog felt that they showed care for him as well. It is very interesting to know that your horses have only been recently introduced to your people. With the advent of domesticated horses, even the old and frail, so long as they weren't ill, could travel in relative comfort. She also knew that she should be the one to go to the Clan to retrieve Madroman but in her eagerness to see Jondalar she delegated the task to Joharran with Jonayla as interpreter. ", "Yes Jonayla, that crossed my mind too. "Once there was an evil witch who cast her spell over a whole people. She had been surprised when she had received runners from all the close caves that their Doniers wanted to join her. "I have a dwelling of my own, but it's small and unsuitable for children," he said meaningfully. Ayla thanked the leader and her Zelandoni. Ive been into listening audiobooks over the last 2 years and just finished Book One and was reminded of how great the series was. My question is this; do we want to remain one people or are we prepared to split apart. Durcan looked concerned at that, he had already made his choice. You deserve it," her daughter replied. "Why would Zelandonii people be interested in something like this?" Foregoing the planned meal that night, Jondalar and Ayla, their children and immediate family, including Folara, her mate Aldanor, Joharran and Proleva and Lanidar and Lanoga and Lorala too, rode out of camp to the lake's edge to be alone and to discuss what had happened. "The Other's Mog-ur will leave tomorrow when some of her hunters come to her, led by Groog. "Mother, I'll show Cambarre the correct tree to cut for a grave post so you can carve his lan on it, and I have some red ochre to color the caving so it will be more easily seen. He shouldn't leave Brukeval behind, but what choice did he have? "After the Mother speaks, will you be First Zelandoni mother?" Even if there had been older men in their group, Ayla would have still instructed them. They mounted and rode down the trail to the Nineteenth Cave, talking about their adventures in happy voices, glad to be together again. The woman, even though unasked, had helped old Bagba, according to their Medicine Woman. They were all talking, using the Clan language and also the funny sounding language too. Being Clan, he could read body language as part of his everyday life experience and their body language made it obvious that they were a family that cared greatly for each other. With that, Ayla emptied the water from the skin into a large birch container made to hold water for heating, then slung the empty water skin over her shoulder and walked down the central pathway, politely keeping her eyes on the ground before her. It had only been about ten summers since the Mother had given Her children the knowledge of conception. She had never seen anything quite like it before. "'Well, what do you want then?' He would stay with this female Mog-ur and learn what she could teach him of the Others. The only real question I have about this change in meeting places is about hunting. Ayla turned to look at him and he gave her the sign of luck, from one hunter to another. Ayla gave Lorala's older sister Lanoga much of the credit for that. He noted that her smile was very appealing and wished she would do it more often. Still running, Mageb passed the grazing herd, barely disturbing their tranquility. Jondalar asked, not seeing the young white wolf in his spot by the door. The young wolf playfully yipped and frolicked past the people, as if urging them to follow. "I am grateful to serve you Zelandoni. Clan people didn't cry, they had no tears to show their distress, but Ayla could read his deep agitation and his building rage. Clan men protect the females and children and hunt for food, we have the memories for that. Home again. 'Madman' or something like it was his name. None of the hunters seemed to mind," he said, smiling at her, feeling a bit smug that he'd thought to do it. ", "Very well," Ayla replied. Jonayla already knew what her mother meant. "The spearhead is deep, but it's in the fleshy area of the shoulder. So I ask you, what do you expect of me 'Brog'?". It was a black thing to do, that would curse the whole S'Armunai. I wouldn't wish Brukeval and Madroman on them. Cambarre had a long list of aphrodisiacs when it came to Jonayla. ', "Yes, I can see you already know what to do, so I'll stop nagging." It made him feel funny that a girl would talk about his father as a woman's man, someone who women would seek out. Then she urged Summer Child toward the trailhead and home, with Jondalar right behind her. The girl had moved to the fire and was dishing out something into a wooden bowl. She always thought of it as such. "Greetings Doroban," Jonayla said as she jumped down from Gray. He wanted to protect me as the earth moved," her voice broke with emotion. That is, if her mother would allow her Acolyte to be away long enough to make the journey there and back and also time enough for a brief stay. She, Jonayla and Melodene had gathered the blooms while the grave was being dug. If this unknown medicinal worked, she would use the same pattern of knots if she found more of it in the future. "'No,' said the younger brother. All of the usable hides, thongs and poles were stacked in separate piles. The woman who had hovered over Ayla as her child's wounds were treated cried out and ran to her fallen mate and knelt beside him. ", "Well, in that case!" She had thought that Denanna wouldn't attend if she wasn't personally invited and this just proved that her suspicion had been correct. I was being turned out and cursed with death by this man who had become the new leader of our cave. The older you get, the faster life races by. He'd never seen anyone who could use one with more skill than her. Chapter 25 The two injured hunters weren't used to women, especially attractive Zelandonii women, treating flatheads like people. ", They went as silently as possible in the dark, always heading north. Now that there was enough to eat, he asked for new clothing to wear. "You can all leave if that's what you want to do," Ayla said in a strained voice. The warm proximity of the animal made her reflect upon her past horse friends, those who she still missed so much. "No, I must return and hear what adventures my sister has had. It depicts the life of the main character, a girl named Ayla. "Yes," Cambarre agreed, smiling. "You met Jondalar when we were here last.". Both the child and the blonde Zelandoni turned at the summons. That decided, he pulled a leather tunic out of his pack to wear that morning on their ride to the Chimu. "That is special!" It gave her a vague sense of power over him that she could make him so aroused just by being naked near him. She bowed her head in acceptance. It had taken the First Zelandoni to make them realize the significance of the act. There were dozens of them and most of them had been shaped by man, square openings, in some cases. For better or worse. Turn around and look!" Even the Mog-ur was fascinated by her version of the story and asked her why she had changed the legend. "There are not enough words to thank Marti and her team at Sacred Mountain. Apparently the few remaining followers of the false Shaman were hiding out in the forest directly south of their current position. No longer concerned about tomorrow or yesterday, just holding each other in sated bliss as they slipped into a comfortable sleep. They were mounted on horses and had the advantage of numbers. Ayla was kneeling beside their cooking fire, with Jondalar's sibling Folara, preparing food for the others when Jonayla lifted the flap that gave privacy to their summer lodge and stepped out, yawning and stretching languidly. "What is it about men? The elderly Zelandoni of the Third Cave had helped Ayla with the cremation, as was required by tradition when a First Zelandoni passed to the Spirit World. "Jondalar," Ayla said. But she looked at Durcan and the others and knew that if she went after her mother, her brother would follow, leaving Willamar and Melodene without any real weapons to protect themselves. It looked like the heavens had been brought into the little chamber, stars sitting on pillars and niches and on the floor, almost everywhere. "The Clan was here before us and they are not animals any more than we are. "You're the filthy animal that is polluting the land, not the Clan. Cambarre gave Jonayla a look that suggested he wouldn't mind stopping with her for the night on the trail. This is important. "I will bring the others out one at a time and each of you try to get your horse back to First Place without stopping," she said, still in a quiet soothing way. She had finally convinced him through her interaction with the leaders of her people that even though she was female, she was a leader among them. Covered with the red earth of The Great Earth Mother's womb, your body shall return to Her to be born again into the next world as you were born into this one." Then he looked outward to see the female signing for him to pick the spear up and hold it again. It was a loud wavering whistle. What questions did you want to ask me? Brukeval and his uninjured men left right away, saying they were hunting flatheads and that they would be back later. 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. Earth's Children were blessed. ", Ayla thought to herself, 'What a brave little boy. She shouted at the top of her voice, "Matagan!" She earnestly hoped that she could. He wanted to scare them, make them run back across the river, never to return. ", The Donier of the Third Cave turned to Ayla, "I just hope we don't have too many candidates from the southern caves. All of the people enthusiastically clapped their hands against their thighs and voiced their approval, asking for more. This woman would ask you to participate in the meeting. "She was brutally forced by a Clan man when she was just a child, but being who she is, she never held it against her child. She hadn't thought about the reason they'd come to the north for some time now. It was obvious that something was going on at the cave. He'd heard that when his father was a young man there had been a Donier gathering to choose the former First Zelandoni. [11], By 1990, Auel's first three books in her Earth's Children series had sold more than 20 million copies worldwide and been translated into 18 languages; Crown Publishers paid Auel about $25 million for the rights to publish The Plains of Passage and the two subsequent volumes. "Buck Moon, (July), follows Summer Moon. "'How have you become rich in goods so quickly? "I think you have done more to change people's minds about that than anything we have said in our stories," Ralev said, and he really meant it. Dipping her fingers into the water she sprinkled some on to the prostrate Donier's face until her eyes fluttered open. They had succeeded in capturing the whole herd except for the Stallion and they were jubilant. ", Ayla and Jondalar's expressions turned from interest to concern as their children told their tale. They would make the young boy smile with their jokes, turning the rudeness back at the perpetrators. It felt like days since she'd last slept and her daughter's situation was another deep blow, numbing her further. He then turned away from the fire and closed his eyes. "What now Ayla?" "We are Zelandonii, from south of the river," replied Joharran. The one who had been First among the Zelandonia, and now walked the spirit world, had been dead for more than a full moon. I think I am, I'll be positive in another half-moon cycle if my moon-time still hasn't come," Jonayla replied. "Melodene, I've told Ayla what we plan and she approves. He didn't mind taking care of Jonayla's horses. Without it you cannot live. "Please ask the First Zelandoni to visit here as soon as she can. We could stay at the guest hearth. These same people had remained to clear away the rubble and repair some of the outside structures that had been damaged or had collapsed. But I am the only woman to survive and return. ", "Yes, well, I can't tell you how grateful I am for the fact that it was you who found us. She then looked around her at the faces of all the others. Ayla turned to Manvelar, "I think we should send someone back to the Summer Meeting to let Tormaden and his people know what has happened here in case he wants to send some of his people back here to reclaim their holding and to see what damage has been done. He loved listening to the storytellers, especially Ralev and his troupe. Afterward, they clung to each other, gasping for breath. "Zelandoni, you are a magnificent artist. So between all of us, we should be able to conclude this conflict soon and hopefully deal with those who caused it. Come." Ayla agreed that it would be pointless to herd the animals all the way up north if her daughter's intent was to keep them for breeding. he wondered. He needed to lie down. Jonayla made the face she always did when she talked about her parents and the antics they always got up to. From the beginning, whenever he asked for something, it appeared and they never lacked for anything. Those that supported her, the Zelandoni of the Third, Fifth and Eleventh Caves as well as all of the Southern Caves were sure they could convince their cave leaders of the necessity of intervention in the north. She traced a circle around one eye and then dipping a finger into the ash again, tracing another circle around the other eye. "I'm grateful for your words. The people didn't look like the people she was used to and there was this woman, the Donier of the ninth cave, standing at the head of the group with her arms held wide. Why didn't Mog-ur tell me this herself? There was only room enough to ride single file along the trail so Joharran had arranged the group so the hunters rode ahead of the Zelandoni, who in turn watched out for Groog and the Chimu woman. It is a gift from The Great Earth Mother who you know as Ursus. She also knew that now that she had touched it Mog-ur couldn't take it back even if he wanted to. They would take him south with them and he would be made to serve the people of the Fifth Cave south. They jumped up from their chosen places and as tradition demanded, each hunter would choose an animal, run to a place in its path and then as the beast came upon him he would thrust his heavy hunting spear with the deadly fire-hardened point into the beast's side, preferably his neck, but between the ribs would also be a killing blow. He was sure that Durcan had heard every story going around about his mother's past. 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. But of course everyone knows anyway, so you're not fooling anyone.". "Aaay-lllaaa," he repeated very slowly, struggling to make the word the way she had. We'll be back for you as soon as the hunt is over. She anticipated what was to happen and pulled her spearthrower free. ", The Donier of the Nineteenth Cave hurried into the light. "I want everyone to understand why I'm making this stop on our way back to the Summer Meeting. Will Jonayla grow to be one who serves the mother? ", Mog-ur broke into his earnest apprentices' rush of words, "Groog, that is not possible. ", "I know all that, but I still miss him. Now I look into the Spirit World and lead my people in their worship of The Great Earth Mother who you call Ursus. I promise. Camma woke Jonayla and Cambarre before dawn. Our hunters retreated and returned here to let me know.". Now leave me." "He who speaks for 'all' of the Others. Cambarre had just accepted a bone platter from her, heaped with aromatic smells that made his mouth water, when suddenly a loud grunt and drumming of hooves came from across the brook. Camma had learned the basics by trial and error and therefore was better at controlling her horse than the other two. ", Just then Dula stepped from behind Trivodan and signed to Ayla that she would finish the infusion and give it to Jondalar. "The Clan woman had that otter pouch that you always wore when you were with us, so they knew who she must be. It is the way of the Clan and has been since ancient times," Ayla tried to make her daughter understand, but when Jonayla rolled her eyes, showing her exasperation with her mother's lecture, Ayla just smiled. He hadn't followed everything that passed between them, but he understood the man did not believe that Ayla was the spiritual leader of the Zelandonii. There were nods from all the other Doniers in the dwelling, then quite vocal agreement from each present. The Mother, who you call Ursus, will have frightened the bad spirits away. I have meditated deeply and the Mother has spoken to me. Camma had many more questions to ask but decided that she would wait until she could ask the spiritual leader herself. Then he quickly introduced the other children with proper ceremony as he had learned to do. Maybe she could convince him to give himself up, maybe there was a chance that he would change enough to regret what he'd done? But what if some hunters were passing the head of the valley and had made a campfire? Everybody prays for Brukeval don't they? She felt that having Denanna, (who had always been skeptical about the clan and its people), would be helpful in gauging the Zelandonii's overall response to her suggestions. "I'm glad you like him. Ayla gestured that the southerner should sit up and she gave her the cup of water, saying, "Drink, it will refresh you.". "That was something special Jondalar! She held wild celery, the first growing food to reach out from the warming soil, denoting that spring had arrived. They had all seen their bloodied First Zelandoni riding through camp with an injured boy, his dead father and the cave lion that had killed him. Watching the herd until the last one was out of sight; Jonayla finally reined Gray around and began the ride back to First Place. She is best known for her Earth's Children books, a series of historical fiction novels set in prehistoric Europe that explores interactions of Cro-Magnon people with Neanderthals. He immediately turned his horse to head back down the trail, when Ayla called to him, "Bandoman, wait until morning, it's late in the day. With pleading in his eyes he signed, "Why?" Jondalar made the signs asking the man to continue. In anxious indecision, the southern Donier held out, trying to follow her leader's instructions. Ayla knew that age had weakened him and that was the main reason she left him behind with Jondalar and Durcan. They had their nuances and subtleties, but when they said something, you knew it was the truth. "There, there, you beautiful, wonderful horse, you will be a magnificent horse, a strong hunter who all the people will honor for your bravery and stamina. "Mongar, Mighty Bison!" "I am training to be Mog-ur someday," he said, hoping to let this young person know that he too had spiritual training. Willamar said as he joined the men at the hearth. Until a dead person's spirit is led to the Spirit World it may try to inhabit another person's body, or even an animal's body. The next morning, everyone knew Jonayla was with child. "He was not getting better and I too was at my wit's end to think of anything I could do to help him. The bullroarer noises rose to a frenzy when an apparition emerged from the murky smoke, huge and threatening, its arms held high, claws at least the size of a grown man's fingers, sticking out ready to slash the flesh of an enemy. This book is canon to the original storyline, but many of the people and places are new and of my own imagination and cannot be blamed on Jean. He was amazed to see youngsters on horseback. 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. She could have stayed like this, standing naked, neck deep in the water and communing with Mother Earth for much longer. The Doniers came one by one to the hearth and the southern Zelandoni asked them to sit. It was hard not to shiver in fear a little at his fierce appearance, those big brown eyes that seemed to absorb the light, they were so dark and his muscular hairy body. Ayla in shock, fumbled with her carry pouch for her sling and a stone, but before she could open the pouch, Brukeval grabbed it, ripping it from her hands. ", Joharran took it from there, "We have decided to organize into groups of ten and begin to search to the east of here. Tormaden, leader of the Nineteenth Cave, has asked for help and it is our responsibility to go to his aid," Ayla stated. After another hour of solitude and meditation, they mounted their horses and rode back to the gathering area, wanting to make it back before dark. "Robinar, you have a full set of cave lion claw scars, just like mine. Ayla stood and slowly walked over to him. Soon the boat was full. Jonayla pulled Gray to a halt far short of the abri that sheltered her home, wiping the last of the tears from her eyes. "Camma, do you really want Brukeval's spirit wandering this forest? 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. Ayla woke before dawn, roused by the small noises that Shura made as she left her furs to begin the day. He suddenly realized who the big blonde man was. Ayla looked at those around her, knowing that she was taking a big chance dealing in this way with these, the most sophisticated members of the Zelandonii community. "The older brother heard of his brother's change of fortune. With a nod of agreement, looking directly at Ayla, overcoming thousands of years of societal conditioning. "So, where are all your followers now Brukeval?" ", "Yes, I suppose so," Ayla said with a sigh. On the plus side, she doesn't have to take part in publicity campaigns too often. "Greetings First Zelandoni," Melodene said as she came to stand by Willamar. But this wasn't the time to flex his muscles, he was greatly outnumbered. Finally Dula said, "Maybe you could teach me this prayer so if this hunter survives I can use it in the future.". Even if I don't become First Zelandoni, maybe I can influence the person who does.". 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