“According to our chanters, few ever return. The time of seeking is rare. This was the only one in my, or my father's, or his father's, lifetime. It is known if more than one seeker emerges, they must battle until only one remains. Then that one will be Battle Lord and lead all the tribes against the dwarves.”
“There was a seeking this past season?” Ghile said. “Did one of your people find a soulstone?”
“I do not know, Ghile Stonechosen. I was called to be a Shieldwarden and left my people. But…”
“But?” Ghile said.
“But, if there is a Battle Lord, they will seek you out and kill you,” Two Elks said matter of factly.
The boy looked down. “Thanks for the vote of confidence, Two Elks.”
“It is not the way of my people to twist words. Only the best of my people are chosen to be seekers. I
