The Chief

The Chief He should certainly be an elder; he should be different from the rest of the Cavers, though. His living space should have evidence of both his native life style and that of the university. It is his job to bridge the culture underneath with that of the Plainsfolk and to manage all of the religious artifacts/tech.

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At this point, Jyana should start to feel the impact of what has happened. Her country has been invaded, her family is lost, she heard someone at the very least get hurt and probably get killed, she's been chased by invaders, and everything's happening too fast.

The Chief takes her by the shoulders and looks her in the eye:

"Deep breaths. This is important. You are strong--you got this far. You wanted to be a soldier, you said? You're a tough young woman; this is your first taste of what true war feels like. In times like this, you must tell yourself: 'I will do this one thing first. Then I will rest.' It doesn't often end with the one thing; you may be dealt blow after blow, but you must tell yourself 'I will do this one thing first.' Your life and those of your companions depends on your ability to get through it. And you can. You have. So now. This thing. This awakening. What will you do?"

-Deep shaky breath- "I will do this one thing first. Then I will rest."

"Good. Continue to breath. It will calm your nerves. Now come with me."