Chapter twelve
SuviBirdling children are fiercely competitive with their betters. As the lowest of the Light clans, Birds often feel they have the most to prove. They should receive protection from bullying, especially from Spears. These children will do well to learn sewing and craftwork.
Know Your Students — a Junior Educator’s Handbook to the Soli, Severnessan Ministry of Stations
Suvi climbed from her bed after a sleepless night spent with only her jumbled thoughts for company. She pulled on her robe, and sneaked to the kitchen to draw some hot water off the cast iron stove. Feeling slightly guilty, she took the last of the powdered kaffa, and made herself a cup. As she passed back alongside the long line of slumbering tents, Suvi considered whether Carina was worth the sacrifices s
