You know that don't you Groog? His tanned skin had the sheen of moon-light shining through and everyone knew he was the Mother's lover, Lumi. In fact, both of Ayla's children could cook a decent meal. The poison was too powerful for any of my cures to work.". Why not you? They would be here for several full moons and she would have to be around him constantly. Ayla said these things as she sprinkled Blandar's shrouded body from head to toe with the red powder. If we would allow it, she would bring her people to next year's Summer Meeting so we can get to know each other." In the future more and more people would breed horses and eventually many of those people would need to stay behind to tend their herds. Still running, Mageb passed the grazing herd, barely disturbing their tranquility. He didn't want her to say anything that would spoil this moment. Joharran replied, "It can't be helped, we will not leave here until morning. They were able to salvage the tent hide, which was pretty beaten up, but would serve them still. Ayla signed that she would know his name if he would share it. With that in mind he left his spearthrower and darts hidden under brush at the edge of the clearing and with only his hunting knife and a pouch containing a firestone fastened to his braided rawhide belt, he crawled close to the shelter that housed Jonayla. Look at me! We should be able to hold the Summer Meeting in the south by the next year. Willamar watched Marthona's grandson gallop away. She knew that she had been called by the Mother to lead the Zelandonia and that should be enough to satisfy her. "I saw something move in the dim light of the cave opening. It was obvious that she was nursing. The woven fiber was a good absorbent material that was easily tied into place or could be used to hold poultices in place when wrapped around the head or just as a good material for swabbing sores or wounds. He threw a large fish at his younger brother. It was no surprise that they made love standing in the lake as the morning air cooled their backs and their blood surged, fueled by a heat deep within. "So, do you know things before anyone else does?" He's in the cave, planning the day's work." Jonayla was mounted on Gray, leading her mother and father's horses as well as the southern Donier's. Walk slowly towards the horse you choose and avoid staring into its eyes. She takes on too much, too quickly. Is that alright with you?". Both women wept as the last of Wolf's ashes fell from their fingers. Ayla had dressed him in one of Jondalar's old hunting tunics so that he would look more familiar to the others in the room, many of whom may never have seen a man of the Clan up close before. But women can hunt and use weapons and do anything else they want to do. "I think to Ayla, err, to the First Zelandoni, these things I've mentioned are nothing special. I hope you got enough sleep. Sometime later, when Ayla was placing the final few stones on the pile, Jonayla and Cambarre came into the glade carrying a post that was five feet long and the thickness of a fully grown man's thigh. As this procession was the sole concern of the Zelandoni, and since the First Zelandoni had been their leader too, they felt they should join in and help. Before taking their leave from the sacred site, she sought out the people of Old Valley Cave and Two Wolf Lodge who had hurried to them when the Mother had spoken. "And that, believe it or not, is why the sea is salty.". Just then one of the eagles swooped down to attack her. But, among her unusual family, Ayla craves for human companionship. As Chandalar and Doroban rode into the trees, Jonayla continued her instructions. Once we've had a chance to trade for more horses and to catch some of our own, it will make it so much easier to travel farther afield. Denanna was impressed that the new First Zelandoni was trying so hard to be fair. ", Ayla looked up. The Shaman told the survivors that they must trek to the east, away from the water and so they did. "They're doing fine and apparently they've had some adventures. Finally, sleepyhead has awakened! I'm also glad that you seem happy to see me. "I just wanted to apologize for my behavior the other day. If he could kill her, maybe his Mog-ur would be able to deal with her spirit. What is happening Father?". Finally Cambarre came to the conclusion that he would have to wait until dark and then try to spirit her away. I need to discuss this situation with him so we can come to some resolution that will solve your problem.". He just needed restorative sleep and to be fed regularly. 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. "Camma will be riding down the middle of the meadow, Cambarre and I will take each side trying to steer the horses to the surround. She was the daughter of the First Zelandoni and she was a member of the Ninth Cave's highest status family. The reason Groog had been chosen to find a leader among the Others was because he was of both Clan and the Others and not being fully Clan, their Mog-ur believed he would be able to understand them better than any other among them. She soaped her hands and began to run them over his chest and up around his neck and then down to his belly and into the water, making his body tense with sensations. "I say we should help the Others. "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. Cambarre looked down at his hand now enfolded within hers and then into her amazingly blue eyes. I was close to him when he died and I heard what he had to say. Durcan had used his spearthrower to good effect and had taken down a Capon in flight which was plucked, gutted and over a roasting fire within an hour of their making camp. Ayla looked down as she passed the man as a well behaved woman of the Clan would. It would be only an hour or so before they had a tasty meal. He'd been up the valley when he'd heard about the visitors, but he hadn't thought too much about it until he reached their summer lodge and saw that Ayla had gone to meet them. Cambarre called out and raised a hand in friendship as he dismounted. She shouldn't be surprised that Groog didn't believe her. Then from far away they heard a bullroarer begin its mournful moan, then a little closer, another, but from a different direction. ", "Yes Zelandoni, I know all the signs for hunting.". "How old are you?". She had found that now, after the last time she used the Sacred Clan root, she could enter the Spirit World by drinking a mild absinthe tea. Finally the southern Donier came up with an acceptable punishment that would not require taking his life. he demanded. '', Now that The Land of the Painted Cave is over, have we seen the last of Ayla? Maybe the earth's moving was what Wolf was trying to tell us about. Would the Zelandoni still be forcefully involved in their conflict? The Chimu spoke a recognizable language that most of the Zelandonii could understand, once they got past the accent, but by having Melodene with them they would more easily be able to find those they were searching for. "Yes, of course, I'm sorry Ramacol. Well, here we are, some 30 odd years later, and I've finally finished them.''. At least now she knew who they were dealing with. Long before J.K. Rowling, Dan Brown, Stephanie Meyer or Stieg Larsson, Jean M. Auel (pronounced ''owl'') was a publishing phenomenon. They brought her back to health and cared for her. Since the ceremonies for the passing of a First Zelandoni took more than a full moon phase, cremation was the only practical way to handle the remains. He enjoyed the ride to the ground, with a few whooping yells on the way down. There are many things he must be taught in order to live successfully with people. As they came to the ford in the river they could see a huge sheet of granite that had been uncovered over time by the rushing water. The author had the knack of recreating Auel's main character Ayla as an exciting and powerful force throughout the story. This year Dalanar and some of the other Lanzadonii in both caves definitely want to trade and maybe find mates outside our own people. Jonayla thought for a moment, "Although I can't treat all the horses like I do Gray, I think everyone should make the horse they rely on most part of their family. There was a pause in the conversation and Durcan took that opportunity to ask, "So where is my sister?". How could I not? Not that he thought she would ever need a boy to help her. The Acolytes can search the surrounding area and if one of them finds something they can mark the place and call myself or the first Zelandoni from the south. It was truly special. The blonde Donier who was now First Zelandoni and her Acolyte turned their horses toward the north and began to trot away. Over the next two days Ayla and her daughter spent their time between caring for the wounded men and visiting The White Cave. Yes I've been playing around with Marilla, but I haven't been running around with all the girls you think I have. She hoped that the leaders would make a favorable decision. The only people willing to do something like that would be the Shaman's men. Was that smoke he saw? I was being turned out and cursed with death by this man who had become the new leader of our cave. The Donier of the Third Cave again turned to Ayla, "No matter what happens, I think you should be the one to mediate between the Clan and the affected caves in the north," having said that, the Third suggested that they turn in for the night. I need to clean this wound as quickly as possible. You're worth waiting for Jonayla and I mean that," he said seriously. Then the First Zelandoni began to chant and then another Zelandoni joined in and then another and another until there were many spiritual leaders chanting in unison. "What are you doing? Suddenly red-haired Ralev stood and stepped up onto the storyteller's platform and beckoned a young woman from his troupe to join him. As in many plans, things didn't work out as expected. His musings were abruptly interrupted as the spear was knocked from his hand. You and Wolf made that possible. Soon, a woman of the Clan named Iza finds her and adopts her as her own child. Ayla hugged her son, proud of him and telling him so. He's always there, working and planning. He had been honored, finally to have something he could do better than anyone else. 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. Until the body was interred, the Spirits would not know what their actions meant. North was the unknown and a direction that was less likely to be searched. They would even jump over a cliff unless something impeded their path. From what I hear, you're the one who is part flathead. The assembled men nodded and there was no dissension. "Very well," the Donier agreed. We could use some expert advice, to help correct mistakes we seem to be making. Now it would normally hold hides for tents, grains and dried meats so they could be stored safely away from foraging animals. "I guess I'll see you both at the next Summer Meeting," he said, knowing the Twenty-Ninth Cave would leave for their home in the morning. Cambarre nodded to Joharran as he dismounted. You would make any man a good mate. She had found that now, after the last time she used the Sacred Clan root, she could enter the Spirit World by drinking a mild absinthe tea. These people from south of the river were indeed different than his perception of the Others. It was hard to think of this person standing a few lengths away as female. "Yes, that will be quite acceptable," she smiled at the First. "The sacred root is very hard to find!" Finally Ayla stood, and Jondalar also stood, taking his place just behind her and to one side. Brukeval shoved Ayla hard so that she fell over the pole-drag. Everyone there knew that this was a very serious statement. He would again be secured to the pole-drag for his safety when travel resumed. He grew to adulthood alone. Ayla was happy. In addition, the continual teasing he'd received from some of the other children about his mother's past had ended up in many fights. But did it really matter? The Mother will speak and the earth will tremble." Mageb was amazed. "First Zelandoni, have you had anything to eat this morning?" He had designed the first spearthrower and had found and brought back so much knowledge to the Zelandonii, not to mention mating with her mother and being the best father anyone could have. It seemed that the forests had gone silent as the procession neared the circle of stones. Ayla wasn't sure she wanted to hear stories about herself and Jondalar. Maybe if he just slipped away in the night and headed east by himself? It was the boy Rubio, the young leader of the cave attendants, hurrying toward them. She was feeling a little depressed and being at the Summer Meeting with her feelings for Cambarre all twisted up didn't make her feel any better. Ayla and Jondalar asked the Lanzadonii hunt leader to stay and travel to the Summer Meeting with them but he said it had been decided that he should return as soon as possible so he could let his people know where the meeting would be held this summer. From the haunted look in her eyes, it appeared to be the burden that she said it was, a burden that she might not want to carry by herself. All the while she was complying with his demand she was trying to think what Brukeval might do next and what her response should be. Wolf pup training became an issue. She knelt close, placing her lips to his ear and whispered, "I love you Jondalar and I promise that I will heal you, but this is going to hurt. "Calm yourselves, I'm not implying that there is a rift, but there is a feeling built up from the past - and rightly so. Great leader of the Ninth Cave! There was an ancient look reflected in this Mog-ur's eyes, the look of someone who had experienced the other side. Chapter 13 It is only a few hours ride and Jonayla and Durcan will be able to put their little gift into her hands before mid-day tomorrow. He could be one of the Shaman's men for all we know. "I would like to hold one more meeting with all the Zelandonia in attendance before we leave the Summer Meeting for our winter homes. Her books have sold 34 million copies world-wide in many translations. The boy must have hit his head. I'm relieved you're not angry with me. She had even brought poles to make a pole-drag to carry anything she was lucky enough to kill. This was a storage place, but not for food because it had been there for many years and no longer held the frozen properties of natural permafrost within its walls. "I am not concerned what people think of me personally. The First Zelandoni had brought the sign language to the people in the first place and that made it somewhat obligatory for him to become more proficient than other men. Their pole-drag, holding the dead body of the gutted cave lion, was being pulled by a very nervous horse. He knew the marks were those of the Mog-ur special ceremony even before she had completed them, and he was stunned. Clearing her throat she finished, "Only the Mother could have told him before it happened that the earth would move and that I would be chosen. Ayla smiled and replied, "It was an accident, like many things. She and her mate had stared at everything and at everyone as if they were children who knew no better. Thank you," the child replied with bright eyes and a smile to match. It was in her stance and in her eyes. He turned and disappeared into the cave. "He is tall and well-built and they say he was very sought after before he met your mother. If the spear had been of normal Zelandonii design it would most likely have shattered, allowing the cave lion to maul her. As far as the Zelandonia are concerned, we're happy with your leadership and we support you.". They talked quietly for a few minutes about the day's travel and as Ayla rose on one elbow to look over at Jonayla, she saw that her daughter and Cambarre were together under their furs. "All I wanted was for you to treat me like a Zelandonii man, but you wouldn't let go of that mixed essence belief. Mageb decided that he had gone far enough ahead of the herd and turned away from the trees. "I do not believe you, you do not speak the truth," he signed showing agitation. Jean M. Auel is an international phenomenon. But first I need to prepare for the visit," she said, as she slipped from Summer Child's back. 'Well, the sooner we get back, the sooner I can make him healthy again, but first we must bury Brukeval', she thought to herself. Even with the help of that Mamutoi storyteller and his troupe who constantly told the almost mystical stories about Ayla and Jondalar and their exploits in the east, the gossips still spread their lascivious stories to excite and titillate themselves and their listeners. The southerner sat down beside the hearth on a hide cushion and cuddled the little animal. I'll tell you all about it later but first I've brought a Clan Mog-ur and a Clan Medicine Woman back with me. Her woodcraft skills were superior to most Zelandonii who had been brought up in a group dependent culture. 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. They were already complaining that they had too few women to look after their needs and that they were now having to live rough off the land all the time. I have actually heard the Mother speak through her directly to us. "We're doing fine. They had been in the glade for about five hours now and it was late afternoon. It had been three days now since the Zelandonii who had been in the northern country had left the Nineteenth Cave to journey further south. I would appreciate it if you would find Joharran and ask him to come as soon as possible. They knew which way was north by the moss on trees and by a bright star that shone through the tree canopy from time to time that was always in the north at night. "I see," Ayla said, feeling a little cross. For as long as I live I will come back here whenever I can to see this image of my friend. You are helping not only our people but those of the Chimu who will join you in the search. In this climate the summers were never more than four full moons and with little more than a full moon phase to go before the chilly weather began, this was the nicest part of the summer. He had explained to Durcan that his parents might come back from any direction east or west, but that they would surely come through the area of the Nineteenth Cave. They were happy to be together and away from everyone else. Ayla was grateful that someone was taking charge so she could concentrate on Jondalar's wound. The hunters could barely communicate with them so they couldn't give us much information." There was only a moment's pain as she adjusted to this new experience and then intense pleasure as her lover began to move in her, hugging her strong perfect body to his. Even the Mog-ur was fascinated by her version of the story and asked her why she had changed the legend. That morning, as she left the family dwelling, she chanced to see Cambarre mounting his horse and riding off alone. Jaradal was the hunt leader of the Ninth Cave and was Joharran's son and would probably be the next cave leader someday. She ignored those people, not caring what they thought as she strode confidently toward the Zelandoni lodge with her daughter at her side. "Daughter, no!" 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. "Try to stall him. Maybe it had made him reckless because he'd confronted her, but he hadn't been able to frighten her. They looked at her and then around at the outdoor hearth and smiled shyly. Her feelings were confused. The Caves of Perigord Martin Walker 2002-04-10 In a brilliant and ambitious thriller that combines elements of Jean Auel's The Clan of the Cave Bear and Ken Follett's The Pillars of the Earth into a riveting, multifaceted tale of love, art, courage, and war, Martin Walker brings to life the creation of an extraordinary work of prehistoric cave . But this woman knew Clan ways as if she were one of them. The Zelandonii of the Nineteenth Cave had just begun to use horses on a regular basis over the past few years. "So you're enjoying yourself? This took the rest of the day, but by dusk everything was set-up and many of the people had gravitated to the main areas of the Summer Meeting to visit friends and relatives from other caves. There was a satisfying sound as the two ends of the broken bone settled together. "It looks so much better. To his surprise and delight the first stone found its target and the fish began to float belly up. That fact hadn't stopped Marthona, Jondalar's mother, from caring for Brukeval as a boy. Even if there had been older men in their group, Ayla would have still instructed them. 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. "The Summer Moon comes next, (June). 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. A meeting was held in the Zelandoni lodge. No one teases me about my name anymore so you can call me Durc too, if you like. She yelled at them to stab the men still rolling around on the ground. "Jonayla, since you and Cambarre are here, maybe you two could give us a day and help us with our spearthrower from horseback proficiency? Jonayla, Durcan and even Jondalar were very conversant in Clan sign language now. ", The man who was almost standing on top of Brukeval replied, "Yes, I think you're right. How about that! Chapter 17 He didn't think that he'd ever seen anyone better with a sling than her. If my opinion counts for anything here, I'd be glad to have them and the resources that they would bring to our community." I don't want the responsibility of deciding who should have a pup and from the look of him, Durc's going to be too preoccupied with that little black female to care about who gets the last one. She taught me and her own daughter together. We gave some to Jondalar only a short while ago and his fever has already broken and he's resting comfortably. The moment we arrived, we fell in love with the mountain.". She and possibly her man are missing and may be captives of these wild men that roam the forest and fight with us. His face was so foreign looking to her that she could understand why some of the Zelandonii thought the Clan weren't human. Ayla was in totally black despair, numb to everything and everyone. 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. she asked Camma. It was time for the adults of Two Wolf Lodge to leave. ", "The firestones are also of nature and should also be shared. He was proud of his kills and returned to the camp just before dusk. ", Madroman groaned in fear. The boy walked to the stream and removed his one piece tunic. Ayla looked up to see her daughter, Jonayla, dismounting her horse with a look of concern as she hurried to her mother's side. Not taking the time to tie on the riding blanket, she vaulted onto her horse's back and was galloping after him, hair flying, bareback, leaning over Gray's shoulders, quickly closing the distance between them. That fool had 'inked' Zelandoni marks on his forehead and was pretending to be one. "And who are you young man?" She looked at Cambarre, who flushed. Even though he was only a young child when I left him, he is as important to me as the two children given to me by Jondalar.". He knew to show fear to this man would be a mistake. They were talking and occasionally laughing. A busy looking dark-haired woman was preparing food for that evening's meal, when they were introduced. Maybe she had learned to speak from a man of the Clan and she didn't know the right phrasing. "Yes, you're right Jondalar. To display her power over wild animals might throw Mongar off his stride long enough to get him to allow her access to the medicine woman for a few moments. The man spoke in a very stilted version of the Zelandonii language as if he had come from the coastal region. These meetings on the trail had slowed the procession further but had built solidarity of purpose. It was still early, sometime before the noon meals were to be prepared, that a small group of dusty travelers were seen south of the gathering. As he watched intently, he could find no insincerity in her body language. I miss them so and it will be good to hear news of them. She felt humbled by his quiet homage, his manly presence, she was so happy. Jondalar took Ayla's hand and they retired to the lodge to be alone with each other. She had been preparing for this meeting long before her arrival here and every day since, she had walked away from the camp to a secluded meadow to prepare her dreaming tea. I wish to speak to her about Creb. "Maybe we can get some of the Zelandonii to bring their horses and we could make some floating pole-drags to help carry your supplies over. "Maybe we should help them. "He's a mixture, not only a man of the Clan, but part of us too. Those thoughts made her think of Jondalar again, she needed to see him so much. 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