They were led to a large fire pit, upon which roasted an immense boar.
"The hunting has been good," said Urgon. "Our ancestors have seen fit to bless us this fine day. Come, sit around the fire that we might talk."
They sat on the ground, forming a ring around the fire. Joining them were a host of shamans and hunters who the chief introduced, though the names flew by too quickly for Gerald to remember them all.
Finally, the introductions complete, the chief asked his shaman to bless the assembly. The old Orc brought forth a bowl with a milky liquid which was passed around. Remembering his episode in the Greatwood, Gerald declined the offer, but no one seemed to take offense. Finally, the bowl returned to the shaman, and Urgon spoke.
"It is customary, when we have visitors, to speak of
