The helmet on Kobal's head glows and the Rangers hear Emesh-Ga's deep voice answering Amara

"How may I be of assistance Amara Brightsky, Ranger of Tada?"

"Lord Emesh Ga, We are sworn to protect the Green and restore the garden, yet one of our number chose to break a taboo that jeopardises that. Unicorns are remnants of a time when the green was all around and are a living emblem of all that we stand for. Unicorns have chosen to let only women ride them, yet a male chose to ride one breaking this taboo, for no other reason than his own pleasure. You are our guardian and the closest thing we have to a guide for what once was." Amara spoke slowly and solemnly "His actions call for judgement and punishment. I feel that you are the fittest amongst us to judge his actions and determine a suitable way for him to atone for his actions."

Melock take a swig of char and is just turning to offer Amara's drink to Ohanzee, when he hears Arama's words. He's so shocked he spits out his mouthful of char and mutters under his breath, "Bitch!" He turns back to Amara and waits to hear what Emesh-Ga will say.

Looking helplessly between two comrades and friends, Hoskar's brow furrows even as his eyes widen, then close, as he slumps to his knees; leaning on the Earth Knight's shield before him.

He nods, keeping head bowed thereafter.

Aye. Judgement above ours is needed. Rivals being what they must be. Difference together. I ask for judgement - or guidance - upon myself also: what is our duty on the thing that follows me?

"With being a Ranger comes great responsibility. Honouring hospitality and others' possessions is certainly part of what being a Ranger is about. Unicorns are wonderful creatures from a time that is long past. Full of life and to be treated with honour. As an officer of Tada's regiments  and Earth Knight, I would punish a soldier of mine that did not live up to the laws.. But now I am but your guardian and it is up to you all to decide what should be done.

I might add for all the trouble these two Ravens cause you, they have also brought much good. That said they can be a pain in the arse at times..."

*Sigh*




Answering Hoskar the guardian says "Shield Bearer the fate of the creature that follows you is your decision. It is not Ranger business. Look in to your heart, for the answer is there...

As for duty? You must respect life and not kill needlessly. Build a better future and ensure that the land will become Green once more."

Melock smiles smugly at Amara and walks away, "Ohanzee, would you like a cup of char, its still hot and I don't think any of my spit went in it."

Expression suddenly radiant, like bright treasure emerging on a clouded day, Hoskar stands erect; arms raised. Praise the earth he exclaims.

Not rejected. Our choice.

His hands descend, clasping behind his head. His voice lowers to something softer, maybe tinged with regret. That's me sorted. What next, then? A band lacking leaders looks long for judgement. Sky and sickness whatever next? He tails off and his gaze unfocusses as he speaks: by the end he may well be talking only to himself.
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Kobal had stood still from the time that Amara had surprised him by asking Emesh-Ga for judgment.  Now he relaxes.  "Thank you, Earth Knight.  We shall see to it that Melock atones for what he has done."

He'd thought about asking Emesh-Ga himself, but was worried that the Captain would deliver too harsh a judgment.  Now he lapses into silence again as he prepares Black Hoof for the day's ride, pondering what punishment his fellow bison brave should undergo.
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"He should receive his punishment now. It is just not for me to decide what it is" continues Emesh-Ga, more than likely noting Melock's smug look.

Ohanzee shakes his head looking a little surprised at that outcome, or perhaps disappointed by the anti-climax, but then when Emesh-Ga speaks again, this time to Kobal he replies to Melock "Looks like you're not out of the shit yet."

In reply to Ohanzee Shappa (msg # 10):

He pours the extra cups back in to his canteen, "Us Ravens are always in the shit, it more a question of how deep it is."

Ohanzee grins "I'd say that depends how much say Amara has in the punishment."

He smiles "No matter how deep you sink this time, I've a feeling that when the Unicorn Rider comes around it'll go over your head."

In reply to Ohanzee Shappa (msg # 12):

"The only person who should have a say in what happens to me, if anything, is the unicorn rider, if she wakes up." He rubs the back of his neck, "Of course I hope she does wake up."

"No."  Kobal steps up.  "What you have done is not only a wrong against the rider, but also a wrong against the ways of we Dedra.  And it is also a wrong amongst we Wandering Rangers, who have pledged to nuture the land.  So we too should have a say in your punishment.  Lord Emesh-Ga has said as much.  Or will you act contrary to our Lord again?"

He looks to the Sun Hawks among them for backup.

Having listened to the words of their Guardian Spirit Voras, watching Melock like a hawk hears the words said between the two Ravens and the displeasure is evident on his face. He nods to Kobal at his words.

He speaks up "Thank you for your wisdom and guidance Emesh-Ga." then turning to Amara he says "And thank you for raising the subject."

Then he turns his piercing gaze back to Melock and speaks again still using the tongue of the Earth out of respect to Emesh-Ga "You are wrong Raven. The unicorn rider, or indeed her mount, is perfectly within her rights to punish you, that is not what this is about."

"This punishment is the punishment due a Wandering Ranger who wantonly acted in a way that brought distress at the very least, harm perhaps, to a creature of the Green. This punishment is about you acting against a part of the very thing you swore as a Ranger to protect."

Casting his gaze about the other Rangers he continues "I say again, This punishment does not replace any punishment of the unicorn rider. Nor is it a chance to punish Melock for any other wrongs perceived or otherwise. This is just about this one foolish act and how it has effected a part of The Green and us other Rangers."

Inconspicuously, his joyful expression falling away to one more troubled and thoughtful, Hoskar has been moving slowly around to be closer to Melock, and now speaks up.

Voras speaks truly. Maybe I would have preferred to temper what we do once the rider's will was known, but our Captain has spoken.

That Melock and I get on well is news to no-one here. Before anyone suggests a penance - a word more fitting among us than punishment I hope - I would hear one answer while the clear sight of Sun Hawk is turned on things.

He turns to face Melock, and asks Did you know the strength of the ban you broke? He then leans in, adding more quietly for the Raven's ears but not so quietly he could not be overheard by a keen listener Best I can do. Everyone's likely assuming the worst already. Not sure why I'm bothering this time. Nasty business.

"And possibly our relations with the whole Unicorn Tribe who I can't see forgiving this transgression" adds Sehana,warming up to the theme and standing next to Voras.

He sighs, "Which is exactly what the Unicorn rider will claim, though I doubt her words will be as polite." he thinks for a moment, "Its only fair I'm punished once not twice for the same thing, so I'm willing except your ruling," He gestures to all the Rangers, "but the rider and mount won't be able to punish me, or we wait until she wakes up and leave my fate in her hands," he winces, "which leaves the only thing you can punish me for is acting like a Raven."
He nods at Hoskar's words before turning to him and answering him solemnly, "The thought is was taboo never crossed my mind." He looks over a Sehana, "Then you can explain to them how the matter was handle and if that isn't enough, hand me over to them." He bows his head waiting for their judgement.

A thin-lipped smile flashes briefly across Hoskar's lips. And if it was just me it would end there. In public anyway.

If that is truth, there is an idea I heard out west. Trickster bonded to a Lightbringer awhile. Penance in good behaviour, and if the rider awakens her word can take the place of the bond. Just a thought.

Knowing the concept to be alien here, he falls silent.

Glaring a Melock, Voras replies "Do not think that you can twist my words Raven. You broke with the ideals of the Rangers and that is what the Rangers should punish you for. That and as Sehanan points out, the troubles you have brought to our cause."

He nods to his fellow Sun Hawk then looks back at Melock "The punishment from the rider is her concern."

"And don't think that you can pick and choose either." Turning to Hoskar he adds "What makes you think that is suitable? He has broken an oath to all the Rangers through his actions, what makes you think he'll keep an oath to one of us when none of us have been able to control either of them before?" and his gaze turns disapprovingly to Ohanzee Blue Arm.
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Raising an eyebrow, Hoskar meets Voras's gaze levelly a moment, remarking Curtailment of choice. No discretion on what serves. Like a cell for them and worse to follow if it fails. Works elsewhere. Other ideas? before breaking that eye contact and examining the top of his shield minutely.

Kobal nods at the general gist of Voras' words.



"So he is to be a slave to this unicorn rider, if she wakes...?  Not a bad thought, but it may also strain Melock's pledge as a Wandering Ranger, if she chooses to take him on a different path, away from the rest of us.

"So I have a different idea: a Dedra and their mount are one.  Melock has apparently damaged this bond.  The unicorn has not returned.  Perhaps Stinky should be given to this rider (if she wakes) - either permanently, or until the unicorn returns.  I know I would be loath to have to give up my own Black Hoof, so I know this would pain Melock, but I also understand the rider's anger if her steed does not return.  Plus, from her markings, she appears to be Eirithan.  She might not be so averse to riding a bison in those circumstances."

Ohanzee raises his hands palms open at the Sun Hawk brave "Hey, don't look at me. This has nothing to do with me this time so leave me out of it!" and as if to emphasis the fact he walks away from the gathering to finish preparing for the ride to come.

With a shake of his head Voras replies "Though a loss, that is no great loss. Bison are relatively common and can be replaced. The Unicorn Rider has the markings of an Eirithan so is likely she does not come from the walled city but out here. It is likely too then that she had to quest to the Green age to get it rather than managing to have it bred rare though that even is."

"I fear that she would take such an exchange as an insult. And remember this is our punishment for breaking our ways, not her punishment for what she is owed."

He smiles though as he continues looking this time to the spirit "Great Emesh-Ga, is it not true that the Wandering Rangers of old were so called because they wandered the land on foot, in touch with it?"

"I say that Melock needs to become closer to the land, to develop a better feeling for what is needed and the best way to learn that is to more closely emulate those who went before."

"I say that he should forgo his mount, should walk for a while." He looks at the others "A year, a week or a season per day the unicorn is not replaced?"

"Of course there may be times when riding is needed, if for speed but then he should only ride as a passenger behind another or be led, if for charging into a fight then we could make an exception."

"It is a good punishment for a Dedra and a good lesson for a Ranger."

"I think that making him walk is a good punishment, but only as far as our Clans. I think the shame of walking into camp will fit the crime and do we not need him to be able to fight later?" answers Sehana

Making Melock walk to the tribes should be an appropriate punishment from us as it makes it clear to the tribes that we do not excuse misbehaviour in the Rangers. Also he will have to keep explaining why he walked there and that might make him reflect on his actions. Henal says after an unusually quiet spell

Amara folded her arms across her chest. "It is impractical to make him walk. We have too far to travel and in too short a time, though perhaps he should give his mount to the rider in restitution, so she at least has a way to get back to her home. It might also be shameful, if he has to return on the back of a borrowed mount. Melock broke our pact as rangers. It is the only thing we can judge him for. What he has done to the unicorn rider is a separate thing and only she can pass judgement for that. In taking this decision now, we must take a position. How seriously are our vows to be taken? A light punishment, then our words mean nothing and so does our vow, yet too heavy a punishment and we run the risk of having vows that can kill us all. Melock is redeemable, of that I have no doubt, but on this occasion he has done substantial wrong, to us as rangers, to the Earth, to the Green, but most of all to the unicorn rider." she glared at Melock "I cannot choose a punishment for him. I am too angry to make a wise choice."

She turned to face Melock "So now, with everything that has been said. How seriously do you take your vow? What punishment do you think you deserve for breaking our pact?"

Voras gives Amara a quizzical if worried look "You are indeed too angry perhaps. It is but a few hours ride to the clans, we'll be there today and driving the herd a man can keep up though it will be tiring no doubt."

"Aye we'll be there like Ohanzee says. As a Sun Hawk I think it is a fitting punishment. He can look after the Unicorn rider as we go and she can be carried on a litter atop Stinky."

Looking up from his absorption in the bindings of his shield, Hoskar observes The reputation of Walker may be a heavy burden for a man of only one name, yet not sufficient to break him before resuming his minute examination of his accoutrements.

 He stands quietly, listening to what the others say. Melock looks up wide eyed in shock when giving Stinky away is mentioned, but he relaxes when other punishments are mentioned. If Amara's that angry,  I've really messed up. I've got to learn to control myself. "To answer your question Amara about how I think I should be punished,  If you allow me to keep Stinky, I'll not ride for a year in penance,  unless there is urgent need. Regardless of how you decide, I will give my share of our current herd to the unicorn rider, and do what I can to right the wrong I have done to her." He looks over to Sehana, "It will be an honor to help care for her by carrying her atop Stinky"
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The look of surprise on Voras's face when Melock volunteers to take the longer punishment is obvious, but all he says is "Good, it is settled."

Then he bows to Emesh-Ga and says to the others "Let's get ready for travel then, we want to arrive before the Bright Treasure sets on this day."
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Amara paused for a moment, breathing in through her nose before sighing "We have a lot of ground to cover. You'll need to ride to keep up with us, you can't walk the whole way to Pavis." She nodded to show she approved of Melocks attempt at restitution.

"He'll just have to run" snorts Tarnessh with mirth

He looks puzzled at Amara's words, "But I've just given my word that I won't ride for a year, surely you can't expect me to break it in such a fashion?" He ignores Tarnessh's comment, "I know its along way, but for my penance to mean anything,  I'll have to walk there."

Hoskar looks up again to observe We can always treat the penitent like baggage to be carried should the need arise. I'd reckon it would be stupid to walk in fire season, so maybe review behaviour then.

He turns to face Melock again; adding pointedly yet with a fierce grin You extravagant man. Well spoken.

"You can take a seat behind me for some of the journey." Amara said. "We just have far to go, but your word is given....and once given should not be broken."

He smiles at Hoskars comment, "If you try that, I better not see you coming." Melock looks unimpressed by Amara's offer, "I'd say even being a passenger is riding, but I'm sure we can work something out." he glances at Salen, "You have a charm for moving faster don't you?"

"Aye," nods Kobal.  "He should definitely have to walk back amongst our clans."



Kobal frowns, but nods in acceptance.  Not riding for a year should bring sufficient shame.  Although this vow could slow down the Wandering Rangers as a group, there are ways around this where Melock would still feel the shame of not riding.  His eyes narrow.  "What share of your herd will you give her, Melock?  And how many bison does this mean?"  One must always be careful what a trickster says.



"You would trust a Raven to sit obediently behind you?" Kobal laughs.  "Maybe we should build a drag sled for one of our mounts to pull behind them.  Melock the Walker can sit there at need, as if he was one of the infirm of our clans, haha."

From bland neutrality, Hoskar's expression moves suddenly to one of worry. Wasn't planning on kidnapping you or knocking you out - just bundling you into a box. With your consent and everything.

He winks. Imagine an ambusher's surprise if an extra warrior suddenly burst from a box and joined the fray.

In reply to Kobal (msg # 39):

He looks over to the mooing herd, "I can't remember how many we've got here, but once gifts have been given, my share will be the same as everyone else and she'll get all of mine from this lot." Melock grins back at Hoskar, "That's ok then, though if they've got that close we in deep trouble."

"What about Wild Pastures?" asks Greeshar

He smiles sweetly at Greeshar, "Thank you for your concern, but I think she'll be impressed that I'm trying to make right my mistake. Besides, I have other gifts for her."

Amara raised an eyebrow at Kobals comment "I trust Melock to try to save his own hide. He knows what will happen to him if he does anything I do not approve of, so yes, in this case, he's trustworthy, through his sense of self preservation."

Melock laughs loud and long at Amara's words, when he manages to stop himself, he wipes a few tears from his eyes,  "I'm glad you think I have a sense of self preservation, though things I've done recently would cast doubt on your words." He smiles to show he's not trying to annoy her.

Amara nodded thoughtfully "Melock...you may not be especially good at looking after yourself, but it's Ohanzee that has the same self preservation instinct as a broo running into a Storm Bull sacred ceremony yelling that all Storm Bull worshippers and their God are as strong as a week old kitten."

In reply to Amara Brightsky (msg # 46):

He chuckles at Amara's description of Ohanzee, "He has been captured more than I have. For once I'm happy to loose to my fellow Raven." He looks around the camp, "I suppose we should get ready to leave."

In reply to Melock (msg # 47):

Chewing nervously on his own lower lip, Hoskar glances around, clears his throat, and observes tentatively Yes. I've been thinking about that, and about something Melock's uncle Elwood said while we were on watch.

If Bigmouth follows me back to the tribes, there could well be trouble; even assuming he's not killed on sight. You saw what happened when just a small group got too interested in him. Anything like that could be bad for the Rangers' standing and bad for us all.

Anyhow, Elwood suggested it might be a decent idea to take the creature straight to the Finger Holes temple, and the more I think the more I see sense in that...unless Melock really means to bind a spirit in him.

Know there's things to be done everywhere though: just seeing what everyone thought.

Guess I could do it by myself if I had to, but getting in past all those Red Thorns might be tricky.

He scans faces worriedly to see how the thought is received.
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In reply to Hoskar Two-Feather (msg # 48):

He smiles at Hoskar, "I would like to make him my familiar, but it'll not only need all of us to do it, but it'll delay us getting home." He rubs his chin in thought, "If you take him to the Earth Temple, I would go with you, but" he shrugs his shoulders, "as I'll be walking, I'll really slow you down and I said I would look after the rider."

"I will go with you" replies Sehana "and if we're quick we'll join the patrol. They were going there too."

Amara frowned at Melock "Given the chaos you've caused, I'd infinitely prefer you not take the thing as a familiar. Return to the temple to be a guardian there....or did you forget that you destroyed our attempts to appease the spirits and have them protect the temple too?"

In reply to Amara Brightsky (msg # 51):

He nods in acquiescence, "As you will." An expression of hurt flits across his face, "I think destroyed is a bit of an over statement." a sly smile appears, "and while I was recovering, I helped the temple."

Henal grimaces at the mention of the bigmouth as a familiar.

"That would cause too much trouble taking it as a familiar, it would likely make the tribes want to fight us on sight not work with us. Better left at the Finger Holes or with the short men at Pavis not out here with us."

Ohanzee frowns at the talk of making Morri-C a familiar, at least as much as he does of the likening him to a broo! Even though Melock seems to eventually agree not to he looks at his fellow Raven frowning.

Having made ready as the others finished their discussion of the suitable punishment of Melock, Ohanzee is mounted and ready to ride already.

He guides his sable towards the waiting Mostali thing and dismounts a few paces from it. There he dismounts and walks up to the thing talking softly as he goes before squatting in front of it.


He points towards the group he rode away from to get to the construct.

"We should certainly give Elwood's advice due weight.  I think it's best that the thing be left with the Earth Temple."  Or at least not with us.

Kobal shifts uneasily.  "It's best I don't go with you, I think.  What with... what happened to Jella...  It might make it harder to convince the Red Thorns to let us through.  Besides, the Black Shields are expecting me back with the clans..."  He doesn't relish the idea of heading in either direction.



As to Melock's idea of making a familiar of Morri-C, Kobal adds his voice.  "Aye, Henal.  It is too big, too unnatural, and too unknown, to travel everywhere with us."

Well I think that all amounts to a yes.

Right then. I assume that "as you wish" means you'll not be trying to bind something into Bigmouth then, Melock.

Thank you, Sehana: your presence should ease the passage to the temple. No worries, Kobal - know you've got things to put straight.

Anyone else coming? Luggage boy? Sehana's right - we'll have to move fast to catch the others.

He trots to his packing with alacrity.

He smiles enigmatically at Hoskar, which quickly changes to a frown, "If that name sticks, I'll return the favour." he laughs to show that there are no bad feelings between them, "Travel fast and safe." He pats him on the shoulder.

"I'll go back to the clans too, I don't want to miss my initiation into Waha's cult and I have other things to do back there for me." Henal replies. Good of you to take that thing to the Temple Hoskar and Sehana.... and the Mostali creature too." he continues with a wink.

Amara nodded in agreement. It seemed the wisest choice to her. Let the familiar go to the Earth temple where it might do some good and where if the worst happened, at least the Earth Witch would be around to dampen it's enthusiasm.

Hoskar and Sehana head off without further ado, quickly vanishing into the gloomy darkness of Freezeday's morning. Once the shadows have swallowed them up it's time for the rest of the Rangers to get back on track and make the last few hours journey which will bring them back to their families and loved ones.

A report will need to be made to the elders, explaining what they have found during their scouting of the river...

He watches Hoskar and Sehana disappear, Lets hope they stay safe. Once he's finished getting Stinky ready to carry the unconscious rider he notices that Hoskar has left one of his rhino's behind, he shakes his head while muttering, "He's too trusting" Melock casually walks over to him and checks he's ready to go and  that all of Hoskar's stuff is secure, "Shall I rope him to Stinky and lead them both?" He asks the others.

Kobal looks down at Melock from where he sits on Black Hoof.  "Only do that if you think you can control Kor well enough that it won't be spooked or charge off - taking the unicorn rider with it...  Otherwise just lead both of them."

In reply to Kobal (msg # 62):

Melock rubs the back of his neck as he looks up at Kobal, "Good point, I'll just lead them both." He turns and studies Kor, "How do you get a rhino to move?"

Kobal throws his head back in a laugh.  "That was the other thing I was thinking: is it a good idea to tie a bison and a rhino together?  Anyway, now's a good time to learn how to handle a rhino."

In reply to Kobal (msg # 64):

He nods, then makes eye contact with Kor, "I think it would be a good idea if one of the rhino riders lead him. It'll also stop me being accused of stealing any of Hoskar's gear, if it goes missing."

Henal looks over at Melock, Yes, Amara or Ohanzee are better with the Rhinos than any of us from the Bison tribes.

Amara nodded "I'll take him. It makes sense and if anyone should steal from him, well, that might just be a decision they regret making."

It's not long before there's grass under hoof as the Rangers reach the outskirts of the Bison Khan and Rainman grasslands. The wind has picked up, carrying the promise of cold and dust filled days ahead, but despite this there are still several Bison septs nearby, their outriders guarding their herds and on seeing the Rangers they gallop over to give their greetings...

The braves are all known to the Rangers and seem eager for news.

Amara led Thunderfoot towards the group, her hand raised in greeting with her javelin lying across her lap. Her face with a warm smile on it as she rode closer to the braves "It is good to see you all again. We have much in the way of news, to be shared with the Khans, but first of all, tell us your news. What has happened while we've been away?"

Kobal raised his lance in joy and greeting, returning to their clans.  "Yes, we should report to the khans as soon as we can," he said.  Probably better that they hear of his marriage to a Red Thorn from him, before it reached them from other mouths.
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Casting jealous eyes over the Rangers' herd the young braves return the greetings, words spilling from their young mouths

"Bretha married a Black Shield and is already pregnant..."

"There's lots of weddings being planned."

"....Talk of war...."

"Their Chieftains daughter is beautiful"

"No she's not...Ha..."

"...raided by Impala gang several times..."

"Yeah their leader's called Angry Wasp...Nausyas is livid..."

"Grass is still good."

"Heard you were by the river, how was that? You get any treasure?"

"Shamans have been acting weird..."

"Yeah but that's normal."

*Laughter*

"Have you got any presents for us?"

Amara smiled looking back at the others with a wryness in her eyes. "It was a successful trip for us, but we can't say more until after the Khans have heard of our journey...and as for treasure... we have to look after the Khans first, then the Rangers, but there will be some left for celebrating."

Melock waves in greeting to the approaching braves and smiles when he hears all questions, the smile flickers when he hears Angry Wasp mentioned. "Do you have a healer with you? We have an ill rider," He gestures to the unconscious unicorn rider, "we're not sure whats wrong with her, but Whispers from the Sky says we can't catch whatever she's got."

This news brings groans from the young men and women, but it's what they expected. Several of them break ranks to ride back to their septs to tell them that it was the Rangers.



"No healers better than a shaman" answers one. "Our shamans are all back at the main camp, same with the Priestesses. Best get her over there."

In reply to GM (msg # 74):

He nods, unsurprised by the braves words, "I thought as much, but its always worth asking." He gets Stinky moving again, trying to move as quickly as possible, while also as smoothly as he can. He keeps an eye out for hidden holes that might cause Stinky to stumble.

As Melock begins walking the braves realise that he hasn't just dismounted..

"What are you doing?"

Henal hears the name Angry Wasp and speaks to the braves.

"We had problems with him too, but we need to go and speak to the Khans before we get gossiping too much".

He looks up when the question is asked, "I've got to make sure its a smooth ride for her," he points to the ill rider, "and this was the best way I could think of. Its really weird walking, but" he shrugs, "needs must and all that."

Voras looks down at Melock with a frown and then speaks from atop Wanderer to the questioning braves "There is truth in what he speaks, but not an answer to the question raised."

"Melock walks as did the Wandering Rangers of old and will do so for a year. With this act he makes atonement and perhaps might learn something too."

Ohanzee glances at Voras, a look of anger perhaps passing across his face though it is quickly washed away with the smile that follows.

He slips from the back of his Sable and moves to stand before it, reins in hand where the creature almost pushes him over as it takes the chance to scratch an annoying itch on its head against the brave's back.

"It's a Raven Ranger thing, brings us closer to the Earth we protect to walk on it now and then." He winks at Melock before continuing "We Ravens like to really take things seriously."

He laughs at his own joke as he leads Nimble Hoof forward to walk alongside Melock.

He stumbles slightly when he hears Voras speak, but smiles and nods at Ohanzee's words. Looking up at Voras with a grin, "I've already learnt something today, from down here you can't smell the bison farts." He laughs, "and if you walk in the right place, you can be in the shade most of the day." He turns and looks at Stinky, "Maybe with a bit of cloth and timber I could make it so even when Bright Treasure is at its peak I can still be in the cool shade."