"Follow me," Duroban said as he began to walk briskly down the trail. Even his friends would bring up the stories and they would always act excitedly scandalized that he had a mother who'd actually "been with" a flathead man. Suddenly, through the trees and away to their right, the children came galloping and whooping toward them with obvious delight at having found something to contribute for the evening meal. By the time he was done speaking to the gathering, he felt better about himself, after all, he had accomplished things, even if he couldn't call animals and offer great gifts to the people. Tormaden spoke first, "Zelandoni, we have brought with us fifty of our most reliable hunters. Jonayla walked away as her mother entered the Zelandoni lodge, beginning a day that promised to be long and tiring. "You've been clawed too!". "What is happening? Jonayla, whipped her reins to urge Gray into a gallop. She in turn pulled him closer and hugged him to her fiercely. I know that if I am chosen I will have to make decisions and do things that I haven't had to do before and it would be very helpful to have someone to talk to.". He didn't try to analyze what he saw, he just threw. "I didn't know what to think, but I have to admit that I believed him at first. "What a clever man you are," she said. It suddenly came to the boy that important decisions and ceremonies would take place here that would affect all of them. "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. Jonayla looked at him pleadingly. Her parents were up and outside and she could just see Joharran getting up from his sleeping place. ", "Chandalar, you and Doroban should go into the trees to our right, far enough so the horses grazing in the meadow won't see or hear you. Durcan was embarrassed by this talk. The last I heard he was mated to Tulie as second mate. In those moments it also became apparent to him that he probably should have brought up the subject of her Clan son in a more private place. There was a roar of approval. That's when he should have cut his losses and traveled east. Riding along the trail without a care, enjoying their shared solitude, time just seemed to melt away. So it came to pass that the young couple were proud parents of a healthy screaming baby girl who they named Marthona. But now, with the new knowledge, women were more reserved and most Zelandonii men accepted that they had an important part in the making of life and didn't want their mates to have another man's children. It was the boy Rubio, the young leader of the cave attendants, hurrying toward them. So we finally left our new cave and moved farther away from them. We'll need to get the wounded back to safety as soon as possible so they can be looked after properly." She could see the others falling to their knees and praying, fear and shock written on their faces. ", Ayla was fascinated by First Place, it was so unusual. But you're right, you should get your own pup. Where are you hurt?" The two Doniers turned to see the First Acolyte of Elder Hearth hurrying toward them. His eyes were red-rimmed and he'd lost some weight since she had last visited here. Dusk was falling as Cambarre eased himself into a more comfortable position. Ayla couldn't make out what he was saying, the bullroarers were making such a racket that every other sound was obliterated. He knew he didn't have too many years left and worried how his death would affect her, but he put that thought to the back of his mind for the moment as he'd done before. Since his mother had received the gift of Sky Wolf from the hands of the Earth Mother Herself, Durcan had become very popular with the other children from every cave. Joharran smiled and arched an eyebrow. Even though she'd shown Dula and Brog the use of the firestone, they wouldn't have had time to tell everyone yet. This year, there were more people than ever staying behind for various reasons. 'Him and his beautiful woman, two beautiful accomplished people at the top of Zelandonii society. He was as tall and handsome as ever. "I think this young man has just said what I was thinking. As the beast fell, the bullroarers stopped abruptly. Reluctantly he held his hands out to accept the gift, wondering what he had of equal value. And you had your mother and Dalanar and a host of other people, including me, who love you. Brog thought that the woman's statement about her mate giving her children was a bit strange, but he understood a mother's grieving, even if not exactly what she had meant. But Jondalar just kept sinking deeper into fever and his flesh was melting away almost before her eyes. The Zelandonia were bringing their First Zelandoni's remains to help guide her spirit to the Spirit World. Shura was pleased to see this Mog-ur using the same fire starting material that she herself did. She'd learned that other people might disagree with her mother because they believed they were right. The people who had witnessed this interaction between mother and daughter believed that some other-worldly communication had taken place between the two, not recognizing the signs for what they were. It looked as though it had been carved into the cylindrical shape. I am willing to do this but will have to discuss it with my people. "No, that would be alright. I love stuffed ptarmigan, it makes my mouth water just to think about it.". As Ayla came level with the terrace that jutted out below the main area of the many small cave openings that comprised the South Face Holding, she saw Denanna and her ancient Donier coming down steps that had been carved into the face of the cliff. The problem as she saw it now, was how to make everyone understand what was obvious to her. Reluctantly, Cambarre agreed to his Zelandoni's request that he escort the four Chimu men back to their people. They might form a conclave of all six southern caves to support their own candidate. Ayla woke before dawn, roused by the small noises that Shura made as she left her furs to begin the day. He looked different from any of the mixed spirit people she'd seen before. Brukeval has changed out of all recognition," Ayla said as they looked at each other. She jumped up and went to another man close by who was unconscious and bleeding from a hole in his upper right chest. It would take just about a full day to travel by horseback from Hill Top Holding to Old Valley and the Summer Meeting, but Ayla wanted some time to be with just her family. 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. The children hurried up the slight slope leading to the edge of the camp where the crafts were laid out on hides or on flat rocks for display. Then rising again she began mopping his face and neck with a woven cloth soaked in cool lake water. Atta shrieked in pain as Armuna put all her strength into the spear and rammed it deeper and deeper into him. Jean became close friends with Dr. Clottes who used to guide her for research work. I feel we've been thinking unfair thoughts about Clan people. We have to decide among us how to deal with Madroman. Ayla signed an imperative. Once the leg was secured to splints, she cleaned and wrapped his scalp, holding another poultice in place with some of the woven fibers that she had been using for that purpose. "No, no, it is alright. After all, she had lost her son, much as that other mother had lost hers. Now go!'. It's strange, but for most of my life I didn't think men had a purpose other than to make a secure place for their mate and their mate's children and to provide food for them. You can come and hear too," Durcan offered. "I think I'll do the same," Jondalar said, a wide smile spreading across his face. Many of her readers say they have reread the series over and over again in order to re-live the "Ayla" experience. We are so grateful to you First Zelandoni. I chanted the Mother's sacred healing prayer while I worked on this man. She had wanted him to touch her and to kiss her, she had really wanted that. You were in that bed beside me and I thought we would both die.". He'd thought it good, but to have such an emotional reaction by such an important leader and a woman he admired was the ultimate compliment. Ayla was glad they had gone on journeys as a family, away from the Summer Meeting each year. I forgot for a moment that I needed her to look after me!" As the early morning light glowed on the horizon, Ayla and her daughter were busy breaking camp and loading the carry baskets in preparation for the day's trek. "Thank you, all of you. Who better to lead us? At best they could only transport two. Ayla had not realized how hungry she had become. I hope you got enough sleep. "If that happens and they succeed, who's to say that it isn't for the best. Also, the knowledge that humans can train and use the labor of horses has transformed our daily lives, and is anyone willing to give up their fire stones? Proleva will see to your needs.". He had decided that he would follow her lead and do what she suggested without question from now on. She had felt this way when she had first mated with Brog and again after each of her children had been born. A horse was a large animal and anyone riding one looked large too. Her heart was pounding in her chest and she was feeling a little wobbly in the knees. He tried to pass by the Clan man but felt a strong grip on his bicep. ", "Yes, we found tracks and we have hunters following them. Durcan yelped in fright. This version was new to them and a good story told by an experienced storyteller was always a treat. Then I can withdraw my candidacy and return home to Jondalar and Durcan and the Ninth Cave.'. Ayla was surprised by the question, coming out of the blue, showing her surprise in her body language and with a widening of the eyes. I still don't remember doing it. I've just so much to do that I don't have the time to spend with him right now. In fact, once you've made the decoction, you might also make a relaxing tea. Suddenly Jonayla wasn't sure what to say. If this unknown medicinal worked, she would use the same pattern of knots if she found more of it in the future. She held both arms up enjoining the people to respond. "Jonayla, I'm glad you decided to become an Acolyte. It was hard to think of this person standing a few lengths away as female. I need to clear my mind with friendship talk for a little while." Though, once she made the first move he worked hard to interest her, and now, they were mated and he was a happy man. So yes, I'm sure you're going to be a father Cambarre.". Jondalar chuckled. That is no excuse for my mistake, but the mistake saved his life. "I know, it is amazing. Peel off the top layer of hair, it's matted and will peel away. As it was he'd just have to follow the trail of broken twigs and occasional footprints until he found the person making them. "But I will bury this man. When they finished their meal, Jonayla made some red berry evening tea and they settled back to enjoy full stomachs and a companionable friendship that comes from a long history of shared experiences and mutual thinking. You really haven't heard anything of them? I'm proud to know you," Ayla said and gripped the tall redheaded leader's hands in farewell. The Donier of the south spoke for a while longer, then concluded her speech and took her place in front of her kneeling Acolyte. As the animal tumbled over her, knocking her backward, Ayla felt a white-hot slice along her left shoulder as the claws of one massive paw raked across it, tearing her leather tunic and digging into her flesh. Until more of their kind arrives, they don't have enough hunters to track the wild men through a land they do not know," Groog replied. You have turned into a disgusting person. The food tasted much like he was used to because Ayla hadn't added the herbs and spices that she normally would have, only some sea salt. Groog looked at his Mog-ur, the man that would train him to one day be Mog-ur in his own right. That was something that an ordinary spear could not have done. Ayla opened her eyes. It's just that I'm a little shaky from all that's happened," Ayla mumbled distractedly. Why wasn't I called Tormaden? Please begin to form your groups and be ready to search with the new day. [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. With the passage of time, Creb and Iza grow close to Ayla as she learns the way of living of the Clan people. She was getting older but had lost none of her attractiveness as far as he was concerned. ", "I didn't say, because I don't know Durc. As soon as we get back to the Summer Meeting that will be one of the first things I do. Ayla tried to reassure the woman. They talked about his father and Eyzinah joined in the conversation. She leaned close and kissed Jonayla on the cheek and said quietly, "And I'm as proud of you as I can be, you're everything I could ask for. Brog tried to take hold of his emotions. Ayla felt like she was somehow outside of her own body now, as if the Mother was speaking through her. The blonde Donier came to a halt before them and slid effortlessly down from her horse as if she were lighter than the air itself. The Fifth had been tapping a stick against a hollow log in rhythm with the chant, but suddenly stopped his beat and the chant ended abruptly in tune to his action. Jonayla smiled at that, she wasn't upset - she could even understand it - knowing if their place were reversed, she'd have done the same. She tied it to her carry bag again so that it ran along the side of the horse's flank and then remounted. Jonayla was used to seeing her mother wash in a stream no matter how cold it might be, and many times they would bathe together. This meeting, will it stop the violence? Ayla was fighting back tears. "I don't feel that I did anything to take credit for," Ayla replied. "I've never seen those designs before. Cambarre did the same and after a few moments Camma followed, slowly in a zigzagging pattern. They weren't allowed to speak to anyone other than to each other and were expected to find a secluded place to be alone. Having a child gave important status to any Clan woman. It is not the right or responsibility of individual Doniers to contest what has been said. He will think of me as his pack leader and you and the others as members of his pack," Ayla said as she handed the wolf pup to her friend. They have decided to move to Lanidar's home cave leaving their old dwelling empty. "You know, I still remember when you first talked me into riding that horse of yours. I heard her once tell Zelandoni who was First before her, that she felt her name had been given to her by the Mother. "Isn't this fun mother? Yes. I had to leave Durc behind when he was only five summers old. There will be more wonderful times ahead of us. Mongar stood still for a moment, and then he looked at his mate who was unobtrusively signaling that the tea was ready. I can't say how grateful I am to her. All was deathly silent. "Ayla!" As they sat eating the fowl that Durcan had cooked, the boy asked, "Father, what do you think happened to make Wolf leave us like that? But this wasn't the time to flex his muscles, he was greatly outnumbered. When the rest of the Cave members returned, bringing all the hides, equipment and utensils with them, they too would join in the final hunting and gathering tasks. 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. It was a refrain that Ayla would hear again and again, even from the First Zelandoni's deathbed. She was looking up and directly into his large brown Clan eyes. A Novel Jean M. Auel Crown: 768 pp., $30 It's been 31 years since readers were introduced to Ayla, a 5-year-old orphaned Cro-Magnon girl adopted by Neanderthals in "The Clan of the Cave Bear,". "I'm glad," Ayla smiled at the old man. "Although the effects of the poison were delayed in Armuna. But that will have to wait until this Moon has come and gone. Ayla and Jondalar took in the third pup for the night. They looked - for all the world - like children on their own at play. Oh, greetings Lorala," Ayla said to the young woman who had come into the dwelling with her daughter. Ayla smiled, "You helped us overcome so much Melodene, so I must thank you. Jonayla could only hope that she would look as lovely as her mother when she reached the same age. 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. In a small voice she asked the Zelandoni. Most of the adults had seen what a help Wolf had been to their First Zelandoni and Jondalar when they went hunting. shrieked the older brother's mate. "You're stirring up trouble with the Clan and it's spilling over into Zelandonii territory. There was a general murmur of agreement. Jonayla is very much like her mother and I too feel blessed by the Mother for having found my mate. "Well, no I guess that would be a foolish thing to make happen. It's a good question to ask." "She's no better than a flathead, that one!" Your calling brought us the "knowledge" and without it we would still be like the animals in the forests, breeding without lineage.". Jean Auel, author of The Earth's Children series, talks to Chris Stringer | Natural History Museum Watch on The man surveyed the group once more. He only wanted to surprise them with his hunting-craft, apparently that was not to be. Ayla and Jondalar wanted to know about everyone at Lion Camp and Ralev was keen to hear some of their stories to add to his growing cache of tales about the couple. "Then I can take Star away with me?" I know I only have a few years left in this life, but I will live them loving that woman and being loved by her. The Chimu now had six horses, assuming they could keep them fed through the winter. I certainly didn't want any flat clan people walking around here unhindered.". "This is something my mother makes. ", "I liked it Ralev. Six other Mog-urs address me by my name. "Yes, alright, but don't get your hopes up for an early start. She looked into the tall woman's eyes, willing her to comply. As she sat through the night of fever, she realized that it would probably not abate. In his anger he might let something slip that could help them and that was the last thing he wanted to do. She felt so happy and wanted to keep that feeling for as long as she could. He carried her into the lodge and finding an empty pallet, he laid her on it. It was worth a try, she thought. He would be forced to react to their movements. The hunters left two wounded men and one injured prisoner. Taking her hand in his he led her out of the cave and around to the side where the path wound upward to the place where the rock pinnacle jutted out from the earth. Ayla knew this would sound strange to a real Clan woman, but it was the truth so there was no reason to conceal it. They care for their young and worship the spirits. Jondalar and Durcan helped the man onto the pole-drag, while Ayla considered the ramification of the man's willingness to take the stones. I heard stories about this mysterious Ayla and her lover Jondalar from my father. She rushed over and hugged Jonayla, exclaiming her delight in seeing her once again. It was the Acolyte from the Fifth Cave, what was her name? Some did accept him, many didn't. "Would you please see that Groog has his spear back? Then they closed in on each other again with screams of anger and outrage that reverberated around the valley. As it turned out she hadn't wanted to be with them, she was only there because her mate had died in a fight around a full moon before and the men had taken her with them to cook and as comfort, when required. Soon she was plying the First Zelandoni with her herbal medicines, using her prodigious knowledge of the healing arts. Then recomposing herself, she took his roaming hand in hers and held it. She left her own bed to kneel beside his and inspect his wound. Apparently she had been looking for a way to get away from them and when she'd seen Joharran and Cambarre following, she'd decided to make a break for it and throw herself on their mercy. It was stretched onto a wooden curing frame and he was scraping the underside with a smooth-edged stone to keep the hide supple. I only have one question about your relationship with Marilla, and it's the kind of question just about any woman might ask," she said. 21. Do you still think you will want to become a Zelandoni someday?" Sometimes there were masks or disguises and sometimes the storytellers would take parts and speak to each other as if they were the people in the story itself. After a meal and meeting her pretty and seemingly normal daughter, they soon took to her pleasant and self-effacing manner and she became an honorary member of their cave. She will tell you more. These meetings on the trail had slowed the procession further but had built solidarity of purpose. Cambarre nodded to Joharran as he dismounted. "Everyone may speak their mind at the next meeting, which will be open to all Zelandonia to ask questions and to make their opinions known. That's when she came up with the idea of steaming the creases out and then hanging it in a shroud over there," Ayla pointed to Joharran and Proleva's sleeping area. No, it was another gift to her from The Great Earth Mother, for Jondalar to be the first man she would meet and to experience life standing beside him, to have his children and his support. He'd been surprised by her concern. It tried her patience that she was always being criticized for something, and her past with the Clan kept coming up as if it were a sharp stick in the eye. But now big things were happening. She had turned to face the shore by the time Cambarre emerged from the tent so she could see his state of readiness. "Camma, once we get them moving you should fall back about fifty paces so Cambarre and I can herd them together. In the Clan, only the leader makes a decision that could put his hunters in danger.". Most of the other men came over to see the tunic at close range and commented at its craftsmanship. "Yes, I'm sorry to tell you that Wymez passed over into the Spirit World last winter. He was making it impossible for anyone coming upon him in that position to hold back. She had made an enclosure from woven reed to hold him while she worked, but if he made a determined effort, or was frightened, he would be able to break through it. Do you think you can do that? The best outcome would be that the majority would agree to help solve the problem in the north. "Zelandoni, are you feeling ill?" She only looked up when she heard running feet and then Jonayla's voice, "Mother! The second the novel was released in the year 1982 by the Bantam publishing house under the title The Valley of Horses. She thought of this woman as her friend and ally and hoped when the time came the Donier would support what she had to say. The boy was suffering at the separation from his family. She walked out with her friend and greeted those at the morning meal. The Zelandoni was served the ptarmigan by Jonayla who told him a bit about the history of the dish. Are they more contentious or less intelligent? Joharran nodded agreement and hurried away to do as she had requested. Dula scrabbled to her feet, and scurried to her Mog-ur who was now sitting by the guest hearth drinking some water. Jonayla even suggested she and Cambarre and their young daughter, Marthona, might visit the Lanzadonii Summer Meeting next year if they decided to hold their own. "What just happened here? "I am a medicine woman of the Clan, far to the east." Let's take a walk. Jonayla and Cambarre had been following at a distance, having their own conversation, enjoying the quiet and leisurely pace. It had all been such a blur to her - the Mother speaking so vividly through her. Ayla asked when she realized they weren't present. "It is nice to be away from all the problems for a bit, just the two of us. Afterwards he said, 'Never let anyone tell you Neanderthal tools were easier to make, because they weren't. "That's the question you must ask yourself. Rubio had heard the stories from traders visiting the valley. One moment there were only trees, the next he had stepped from concealment to hail them. Jaradal was the hunt leader of the Ninth Cave and was Joharran's son and would probably be the next cave leader someday. He was standing there on all four feet, with his head turned toward her, looking into her eyes as if he could see her. They'll kill me when you've gone, I know they will! The Zelandoni wasn't sure about the recipe when he was first told that it was a favorite of a Mog-ur, from the Clan, but as soon as he bit into the tender bird and the flavorful juices were released he sighed with satisfaction, smacking his lips in appreciation. Even during her Acolyte training she hadn't been asked to explain it. Blandar's burial ceremony was to be performed by a still weak Ayla and her fellow Zelandonia that day. They had been in discussions with several of the leaders who would be staying behind, including Denanna; Ayla was always careful to include her in discussions. They had started out for a hunting lesson, only to find a much richer catch than animals for food. She went to fetch some while Jonayla foraged for some late summer greens that were bursting with seeds she'd seen growing beside a little tributary stream on their way down the river earlier in the day. It's hard to believe a Zelandonii would be doing something like that. She wanted to experience pleasures with Cambarre more each day, but she also knew that now wasn't a good time to begin a child, not with her father lying wounded and all of them still in hostile territory. As they followed the tributary river, they could see small brilliant green flashes of dragonflies flitting along the water's surface. There is some poison in the wound that I cannot get at and he is being consumed by it," Ayla replied. He had trouble deciding how old these Others were. If everyone united against this Shaman and his followers, they would have no choice but to either give up or go away. Willamar only had a belt knife and Melodene had nothing more than a throwing stick to bring down birds. Ayla untied her tunic fastenings and pulled it over her head. Each person can imagine something, but no person can imagine everything." Then as she watched, Crazy Eyes stood in front of the apparition and said something. "So my question to you is this; will you support me in these things? Cambarre had seen her call her horse this way in the past but doubted after what had taken place the night before that any horse would have stayed around. At this time of year all the growth was at its bursting fullness and Groog, as he passed through the surrounding vegetation, could smell the lavender and thyme as well as see nut laden trees that his people had been harvesting for generations. If you changed some names and don't mention the attack we experienced in the open plain, and removed all that Mother Spirit and Lover Lumi part, well, it could have really happened." She looked searchingly at Jondalar's hearth kin, a man she'd been attracted to once, when they had first met. Do you think your leader will speak about necessities with a female?" I just didn't think it would be appropriate. Melodene was still astride Willamar's horse, seated in front of him. Jondalar had to admit that he was tired and Ayla made him lie down on their furs while the rest of them made camp. He'd made threats and he knew that Brukeval would act on his threats if he felt himself crossed. She also is Zelandoni of Lance Rock Cave in her own right.". 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