Subject: Re: Heading back to camp

Kayla smiles slowly at the shaman, "S'alright, no harm, eh? 'cept the poor donkey. His bruise'll go soon." She pauses a moment, then asks, "D'you listen to music? Songs and the like? I promised my friend," she nods her head to the dwarf, "a song of heroic proportions."

Subject: Re: Heading back to camp

The shaman's words put a frown back onto Erk's face. "I appreciate your warning, Godsman. I will advise my people of your concerns. I wish we had time. I would like to learn more of your grassland gods. But I thank you for what welcome we have been given, and for your quick action in stopping a potential tragedy. The grassland peoples have men of wisdom to equal those found in the mountain folk." Erk bows low when he finishes, his fist before his forehead, in the gesture of respect given by his people.

Behind him he hears Kayla offer a song to the shaman. "What do you think? Would a song help our hurt our cause? This little bird has a sweet voice, and can charm the ears of men. But would this be viewed as harmless entertainment, or as evil grassland magic? Please, guide us in this."

After the shaman has spoken, Erk will make his was over to Buchek. "A moment, Buchek, if it will give no offense to our hosts." Erk says with a smile on his face to the chieftain. He takes Buchek to the side a small distance and relays the warning the shaman gave. "I have no reason to doubt this man. He seems to be wise and open in his dealings. It is perhaps best we mind our tongues this night carefully, and leave at first light in the morning. What do you think?"

Subject: Re: Heading back to camp

Softly, Buchek replies. "I mistrust them, though I agree that the shaman is a wise man, and good. Kubalc would have me think him a blood brother now, but a few moments before that he would have buried his axe in my chest, and a few moments before that was offering me the hospitality of his tent. These people are more changable than the Cushat. If the sun were not setting, I would take the shaman's advice and go. As it is custom and necessity both call for us to stay. I will stay alert tonight, and will not allow myself to be distracted by Kubalc's women's charms. If we are to make a watch we should be careful that our hosts do not take offense. Perhaps it would be best if they did not notice."