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Tamora
The shaman’s words troubled Tamora greatly – she could understand how the lizardmen felt and she was sorry for the disruption they had brought to their territory. She repeated the shaman’s assurances to Anne then added, “I would never press you but I would like to help our hosts but I know little of wider Achen – your knowledge could be helpful.” She smiled as if to reassure Anne that the decision remained entirely hers. She took a moment to arrange her thoughts before continuing – thinking for the others and speaking out loud for Anne’s benefit.
“I understand the fears of your tribes from the deep wild. My people too are few in number. We live in a beautiful but dangerous forest and avoid enemies through stealth and movement - we have no permanent settlements. Occasionally we fight and kill outsiders but, as you said, we could not fight a war.” She paused for a moment to consider her next words carefully. “I would be willing to help you in this but first, have the newcomers done anything to make you fear them? Has there been contact other than with us?”
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