Quileute Legends Novels & Stories

The women howled and cheered to the rhythm of the thunderous drums and then the High Chieftess raised one hand in the air and silence reigned. The floorboards under the High Chieftess creaked as she descended into the arena and turned to face her tribe. “Tonight we thank the Gods of our people for their guidance. To the South, we thank Namandu, to the North we thank Jakaira. To the west, we thank Tupa, and to the east, we bow to Karai, lord of fire and the holy flames that light the human’s paths,” said the High Chieftess, facing every direction so that her words would reach the Gods. “May there always be fire in our hearts.”