#first walker

Squeakerbane, Ranking First-walker Thane

“Whatever is lurking in the northern territories - and beginning to spread out - is not a natural child of this world, as many can attest. The earth has a great forgiveness for its creatures. I have lived in the high places and the deep places, but I have never seen anything like this.”

Scuffledig, a First-walker

“A grand idea! Tell the story of Bobweave and the hedgehog!”

Quiverclaw, First-walker Thane

“Courage counts no Eyes. There is precious little enough, without we fail to acknowledge it. You answered the challenge, and fought as the Old Laws command.”

Hangbelly, a First-walker

“You always have a choice, laddie-kit. Every day you have a choice, and if you want to, you can lie down in your fur and die anytime. But a First-walker never does y’see? And we respect your choice, too.”

Eyeshimmer, Far-senser to the First-walkers

“...The great ones cry out in the night...there is movement in the earth...the heart’s desire is found...in an unexpected place... everyone flees from the bear, but...sometimes the bear himself...has bad dreams... when caught in dark places, choose your friends well...or choose your enemies...”