Blanket and Bola

Please accept this gift, the first of four saddle blankets as you have requested. It has been an honor given such responsibility. I have woven a story within its threads, as I will for each of them. This story is of you and your place among the Tuchuk. In the center is the central, main fire. You are that fire. The small circles around it represent the people. The larger circles around it represent the First Wagons, but also the continuance of life on the plains, which are represented by the color in the background. The two red ribbons represent the north and south streams, life giving, and at the same time they represent a river of blood, those who have fallen due to your strength and skill. Their blood flows like a river in testament. The black figures are bosk and wagons on the trail to the Harrigas. The final part, the red and black borders, represent each Harriga, and the Tuchuk as a whole, inner and outer wagons, people, activity.

Many of the things I have put in here have dual meanings. I have done so purposefully, because you also have two sides on a very basic level. You are Ubar, but you are also a Tuchuk Warrior. Both intermingle, both are a part of you as breathing is. Both sides have duties and purpose. Yet neither alone can define you.

Aiyana

I had asked Aiyana to weave for me four saddle blankets. The first was left upon my wagon step with a note. I was almost reluctant to place the beautiful blanket beneath a saddle.


A warrior stopped me and gave me a pouch from Mayala. Within I found a very well made bola and the weights were obviously chosen with care and knowledge. I was very pleased and added the bola to my saddle.