After seventeen days, the largest gathering of tribe members in recent history had overtaken Ord-Dugath. With so many from the other villages in attendance, the trial had to be held outdoors, for they could not fit into the chieftain"s hut. Even the great firepit had to be enlarged, along with adding several smaller fires to keep those on the periphery warm as the autumn winds turned cold, threatening an early winter.
Urgon sat some distance from Shuvog, who had gathered the other village elders around her. Even now, she was chatting with them, no doubt convincing them of his guilt. On the other hand, he sat alone, for no Orc wanted to be openly associated with his crime. His eyes scanned the crowd, seeking Kraloch, but his oldest friend was nowhere to be seen.
Shuvog passed the milk of
