Tal

Tal was First of the Chase, a Jhek war band. She wore bulky fur and hide gloves.Stonewielder, Chapter 3, US HC p.137
==In Stonewielder==
Tal led the Chase in pursuit of Blues, Fingers, Lazar, and Shell across the crevasses of the Great Northern Agal. The Crimson Guardsmen had unknowingly trespassed on Jhek land and hunted Jhek caribou. Unable to bring the Guard to battle, Tal took Ruk the Chase Third with her to parley with the intruders.
As they discussed potential redress Hemtl, the young Chase Second, sent the war band to surround the Guard on his own initiative. A furious Tal confronted Hemtl who accused her of collaborating with the enemy and whoring her honour for gold before running her through with his spear. A vengeful Ruk slew Hemtl in return. 
Ruk was able to peacefully conclude negotiations with the Guard, and Shell used her healing magic to bring Tal back from the edge of death. Although Ruk had killed one of their own, Tal thought the Guth-Ull, the Jhek council of chiefs, would judge him leniently.Stonewielder, Chapter 3, UK TPB p.137-141
==Notes and references==
Category:Females
Category:Jheck