# The Roots of the Mountains — Chapters explained

> Chapter companions for The Roots of the Mountains by William Morris.

- [Epigraph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/epigraph.md): The epigraph reflects on the fleeting beauty of everyday scenes glimpsed during travel, expressing a longing to pause and become part of that peaceful life. The poet suggests that the following pages are an attempt to ca
- [The Roots of the Mountains](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/the-roots-of-the-mountains.md): This chapter introduces the setting and the people of Burgdale, describing their lives, friendships, enmities, and alliances, setting the stage for the unfolding tale.
- [Of Burgstead and Its Folk and Its Neighbours](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/i-of-burgstead-and-its-folk-and-its-neighbours.md): This chapter introduces the valley of Burgstead, its geography, and the three main communities: the Dalesmen of Burgstead, the Woodland-Carles of Carlstead, and the Shepherd-Folk. It describes the landscape, the people's
- [Of Face-of-God and His Kindred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/ii-of-face-of-god-and-his-kindred.md): Face-of-god, a young man of twenty-three, emerges from the wood near the Motestead with a slain roebuck and sits at the Speech-mound, gazing contentedly at the dale below. He descends into Burgstead, greeting folk along 
- [They Talk of Divers Matters in the Hall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/iii-they-talk-of-divers-matters-in-the-hall.md): In the hall, Face-of-god (Gold-mane) is greeted by the Bride and others, including Stone-face. During the feast, Iron-face teases his son about hunting, and Face-of-god confesses a restless longing for the wood, though h
- [IV: Face-of-God Fareth to the Wood Again](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/iv-face-of-god-fareth-to-the-wood-again.md): Face-of-god rises early and leaves Burgstead quietly, heading into the woods toward the Great Mountains. He reflects on the Bride and his desires, encounters a few folk on the way, and eventually rests by a woodland rill
- [Face-of-God Falls in with Menfolk on the Mountain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/v-face-of-god-falls-in-with-menfolk-on-the-mountain.md): Face-of-God journeys through the forest and into the mountains, encountering a strange dwelling. He is ambushed by a man in a scarlet kirtle, but a woman intervenes, striking the man with a staff. The man turns out to be
- [Of Face-of-God and Those Mountain-Dwellers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/vi-of-face-of-god-and-those-mountain-dwellers.md): Face-of-god (Gold-mane) enters the dwelling of the mountain folk, where he meets Wild-wearer, the Friend, Bow-may, and others. He is welcomed as a guest, learns their names, shares a meal, and observes their customs and 
- [VII: Face-of-God Talketh with the Friend on the Mountain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/vii-face-of-god-talketh-with-the-friend-on-the-mountain.md): Face-of-god wakes in the mountain house to find the other folk gone and the Friend alone, now arrayed in splendid garments. She reveals she has visited Burgstead in disguise, and that she and her brother were the disguis
- [Face-of-God Cometh Home Again to Burgstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/viii-face-of-god-cometh-home-again-to-burgstead.md): Face-of-god returns to Burgstead from the wood, preoccupied with thoughts of the Fair Woman of the Mountainside. He dresses in fine raiment, to the puzzlement of his foster-father Stone-face and his father Iron-face, who
- [Those Brethren Fare to the Yew-Wood with the Bride](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/ix-those-brethren-fare-to-the-yew-wood-with-the-bride.md): Face-of-god, Hall-face, and the Bride go to the Yew-wood to cut timber for bow-staves. Face-of-god struggles with his feelings for the Bride, wishing she were his sister instead of his betrothed, as his heart is now draw
- [New Tidings in the Dale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/x-new-tidings-in-the-dale.md): Gold-mane encounters a group of Shepherds who have suffered a ransacking at the hands of unknown thieves, with one of their men, Rusty, slain. The spear left behind is of fine workmanship, adorned with silver, and Gold-m
- [XI: Men Make Oath at Burgstead on the Holy Boar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xi-men-make-oath-at-burgstead-on-the-holy-boar.md): At the Yule feast in Burgstead, the community gathers at the House of the Face for oath-swearing on the Holy Boar. Face-of-god initially mistakes the Bride for the Woman of the Mountain, but she is revealed in splendid a
- [Stone-Face Telleth Concerning the Wood-Wights](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xii-stone-face-telleth-concerning-the-wood-wights.md): Gold-mane rises early on the morning after Yule and goes to the bridge over the Weltering Water, where he reflects on his oath to wed the Mountain Woman and his conflicting loyalties. Stone-face joins him and warns him a
- [They Fare to the Hunting of the Elk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xiii-they-fare-to-the-hunting-of-the-elk.md): The chapter describes the hunting expedition for elk, where the company of hunters sets out from Burgstead. During the hunt, a sudden snowstorm causes Face-of-god to become separated from the group. He later returns home
- [XIV: Concerning Face-of-God and the Mountain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xiv-concerning-face-of-god-and-the-mountain.md): Gold-mane, separated from his hunting party after his skid-strap breaks, deliberately turns north-and-by-east toward the Mountain-hall. After the storm clears, he encounters Bow-may, who playfully shoots three arrows nea
- [XV: Murder Amongst the Folk of the Woodlanders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xv-murder-amongst-the-folk-of-the-woodlanders.md): After midwinter, rumors of strange, murderous men in the wood spread. Two such men attack a Woodland carle, Wood-grey, who kills one but dies of his wounds. Gold-mane and others from Burgstead visit the Woodlanders, view
- [XVI: The Bride Speaketh with Face-of-God](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xvi-the-bride-speaketh-with-face-of-god.md): In a meadow near Burgstead, Face-of-god rests after a task, recalling his trysts with the Bride. She appears and asks for a token and the gift of his second son if she lives. He agrees, but the encounter leaves him griev
- [XVII: The Token Cometh from the Mountain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xvii-the-token-cometh-from-the-mountain.md): Face-of-god receives a secret message from the Woman of the Mountain via an arrow, instructing him to journey to the Mountain Hall, where he will find a hound named Sure-foot and be guided to the Shadowy Vale. He prepare
- [XVIII: Face-of-God Talketh with the Friend in Shadowy Vale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xviii-face-of-god-talketh-with-the-friend-in-shadowy-vale.md): Face-of-God returns to Shadowy Vale and meets the Friend at the Hall. They share an intimate conversation, during which she shows him the Wolf-carving above the door, a symbol of their kindred's sorrow and hope. He demon
- [XIX: The Fair Woman Telleth Face-of-God of Her Kindred](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xix-the-fair-woman-telleth-face-of-god-of-her-kindred.md): Face-of-god and the Friend share a meal and drink a pledge, then she recounts the history of her kindred: their flight from Silverdale after an invasion by alien warriors, their refuge in Shadowy Vale, the decision of so
- [XX: Those Two Together Hold the Ring of the Earth-God](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xx-those-two-together-hold-the-ring-of-the-earth-god.md): Face-of-god and Folk-might discuss the threat of the Dusky Men and the upcoming muster of the Dalesmen. Folk-might plans to come to the spring market at Burgstead to offer blood-wite for his deeds. Later, Face-of-god and
- [Face-of-God Looketh on the Dusky Men](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxi-face-of-god-looketh-on-the-dusky-men.md): Face-of-god awakens in Shadowy Vale and prepares to return home with Wood-wise and Bow-may as his escorts. Sun-beam accompanies them partway, sharing a tender farewell and visions of a peaceful future together. Their jou
- [XXII: Face-of-God Cometh Home to Burgstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxii-face-of-god-cometh-home-to-burgstead.md): Face-of-god, Bow-may, and Wood-wise journey across the high wastes and return to Burgdale, where Face-of-god learns of an ambush by Dusky Men in the woods, the intervention of brown-clad allies, and the capture of two pr
- [Talk in the Hall of the House of the Face](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxiii-talk-in-the-hall-of-the-house-of-the-face.md): Face-of-god returns to Burgstead with Hall-face and the Hue-and-cry, announcing the slaying of the runaways. They enter the Hall of the House of the Face, where Iron-face and the Bride await. The Bride, torn between her 
- [XXIV: Face-of-God Giveth That Token to the Bride](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxiv-face-of-god-giveth-that-token-to-the-bride.md): Face-of-god gives the Bride the ring from Sun-beam as a token of his oath to give her the second man-child he begets. The Bride, heartbroken, declares she will announce the sundering herself and forbids Face-of-god from 
- [Of the Gate-Thing at Burgstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxv-of-the-gate-thing-at-burgstead.md): The chapter describes the formal convening of the Gate-thing at Burgstead, where the Alderman Iron-face presides. The community gathers to address recent attacks by mysterious foes, and Face-of-god reveals his encounter 
- [The Ending of the Gate-Thing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxvi-the-ending-of-the-gate-thing.md): At the Gate-Thing, the Bride publicly renounces her troth to Face-of-god, declaring she will not wed him but will instead join the war as a warrior-maiden. Iron-face reacts with fury, drawing his sword on his son, but is
- [XXVII: Face-of-God Leadeth a Band Through the Wood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxvii-face-of-god-leadeth-a-band-through-the-wood.md): Face-of-god organizes three companies to scout and guard the Dale against the Felons. He leads his own band northeast toward Silverdale, guided by Stone-face. They encounter a runaway thrall named Dallach, who reveals th
- [XXVIII: The Men of Burgdale Meet the Runaways](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxviii-the-men-of-burgdale-meet-the-runaways.md): Face-of-god and the Burgdale men meet the runaways from Silverdale and Rosedale, learning of the cruelty of the Dusky Men and the plight of the thralls. Dallach leaves to find more fugitives, while the company rests and 
- [XXIX: They Bring the Runaways to Burgstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxix-they-bring-the-runaways-to-burgstead.md): The Runaways, freed thralls from the Foemen, are brought to Burgstead amidst a joyous procession of Dalesfolk. They are welcomed with flowers, music, and song, and are housed and cherished by the Burgdalers. Face-of-god 
- [Hall-Face Goeth Toward Rosedale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxx-hall-face-goeth-toward-rosedale.md): Face-of-god, Hall-face, and Stone-face debate strategy for the coming conflict. Hall-face proposes an immediate attack on Rosedale, but Stone-face and Face-of-god counsel caution, advocating instead for a muster and weap
- [Of the Weapon-Show of the Men of Burgdale and Their Neighbours](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxi-of-the-weapon-show-of-the-men-of-burgdale-and-their-neighbours.md): The chapter describes the Weapon-show, a grand gathering of the folk of Burgdale, the Shepherds, and the Woodlanders in a meadow by Wildlake. The event features a display of war-gear, banners, and companies, with the War
- [XXXII: The Men of Shadowy Vale Come to the Spring Market at Burgstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxii-the-men-of-shadowy-vale-come-to-the-spring-market-at-burgstead.md): The Westland merchants arrive at the Spring Market in Burgstead, setting up colorful booths and trading goods with the Dalesmen. Amidst the bustling fair, the Bride tends to the Runaways, while Face-of-god and the Alderm
- [The Alderman Gives Gifts to Them of Shadowy Vale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxiii-the-alderman-gives-gifts-to-them-of-shadowy-vale.md): In the Hall of the Face, Iron-face hosts Folk-might and Sun-beam, struggling with his grief and anger over the Bride's displacement. He gives generous gifts to the guests, including a golden girdle to Sun-beam with a poi
- [XXXIV: The Chieftains Take Counsel in the Hall of the Face](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxiv-the-chieftains-take-counsel-in-the-hall-of-the-face.md): Face-of-god returns to the Hall to join Iron-face, Folk-might, Stone-face, the Dale-warden, and Sun-beam in a war council. They debate strategy against the Dusky Men of Silverdale and Rosedale. Face-of-god argues for a u
- [Face-of-God Talketh with the Sun-Beam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxv-face-of-god-talketh-with-the-sun-beam.md): Face-of-god meets Sun-beam at the bridge before sunrise, and they walk through the meadows, sharing intimate conversation about their love, their past, and their hopes for the future. They reflect on how they have change
- [Folk-Might Speaketh with the Bride](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxvi-folk-might-speaketh-with-the-bride.md): Folk-might, stirred by his longing for the Bride, rises early and wanders through Burgstead until he comes to the House of the Steer. He sees the Bride emerge and follows her to a secluded meadow where she weeps. He appr
- [Of the Folk-Mote of the Dalesmen, the Shepherd-Folk, and the Woodland Carles: The Banner of the Wolf Displayed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxvii-of-the-folk-mote-of-the-dalesmen-the-shepherd-folk-and-the-woodland-carles-the-banner-of-the-wolf-displayed.md): The Great Folk-mote assembles with the Dalesmen, Shepherds, and Woodland Carles. The Alderman and chieftains arrive with the Banner of the Burg. The Woodland Carles, belated, march in singing a war-song and unveil the Ba
- [Of the Great Folk-Mote: Atonements Given, and Men Made Sackless](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxviii-of-the-great-folk-mote-atonements-given-and-men-made-sackless.md): The chapter describes the formal hallowing of the Folk-mote by the Alderman, where legal matters are addressed. Iron-face pays a fine for drawing a sword at the Gate-thing, and then Folk-might confesses to slaying Rusty 
- [Of the Great Folk-Mote: Men Take Rede of the War-Faring, the Fellowship, and the War-Leader. Folk-Might Telleth Whence His People Came. The Folk-Mote Sundered](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xxxix-of-the-great-folk-mote-men-take-rede-of-the-war-faring-the-fellowship-and-the-war-leader-folk-might-telleth-whence-his-people-came-the-folk-mote-sundered.md): At the great Folk-mote, the Alderman calls for a decision on three matters: whether to meet the foe at home or abroad, whether to ally with the valiant strangers (the Wolf folk), and who shall be War-leader. Various kind
- [Of the Hosting in Shadowy Vale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xl-of-the-hosting-in-shadowy-vale.md): The Woodlanders arrive in Shadowy Vale to join the Hosting, bringing their families and goods. They are warmly welcomed by Folk-might, Face-of-god, and Sun-beam, who affirm the unity of the folk. A feast is held, and lat
- [The Host Departeth from Shadowy Vale: The First Day’s Journey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xli-the-host-departeth-from-shadowy-vale-the-first-day-s-journey.md): The Host departs from Shadowy Vale, with the Woodlanders and warriors of the Wolf leading, followed by the kindreds of Burgdale. Face-of-god and Folk-might lead the vanward, while Stone-face and Hall-face bring up the re
- [The Host Cometh to the Edges of Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xlii-the-host-cometh-to-the-edges-of-silverdale.md): The host, led by Folk-might and Face-of-god, marches from Shield-broad through treacherous terrain, navigating a narrow gap and a steep hillside, before reaching the edge of Silverdale. They encounter no enemies, and as 
- [XLIII: Face-of-God Looketh on Silverdale: The Bowmen’s Battle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xliii-face-of-god-looketh-on-silverdale-the-bowmen-s-battle.md): The Host rests in the wood on the eve of battle. Face-of-god and Folk-might oversee the watches, while Sun-beam anxiously awaits Face-of-god's return. The Bride is seen sleeping peacefully. Captured thralls provide intel
- [XLIV: Of the Onslaught of the Men of the Steer, the Bridge, and the Bull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xliv-of-the-onslaught-of-the-men-of-the-steer-the-bridge-and-the-bull.md): The battle in the Marketstead intensifies as the Men of the Steer, Bridge, and Bull join the fray alongside the Woodlanders and the Wolf. Amidst chaos and confusion, the Dalesmen advance with disciplined spear formations
- [XLV: Of Face-of-God’s Onslaught](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xlv-of-face-of-god-s-onslaught.md): Face-of-god leads the Woodlanders and Men of the Wolf in a fierce assault against the Dusky Men in Silverstead. Amidst the chaos of battle, he coordinates with Bow-may, who shoots down a Dusky Chief, and later leads a ch
- [Men Meet in the Market of Silverstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xlvi-men-meet-in-the-market-of-silverstead.md): Face-of-god leads the Woodlanders and Wolves into the Marketplace of Silverstead, joining the battle against the Dusky Men. He decides to aid the southern kindreds (Steer, Bridge, Bull) rather than the left flank where F
- [XLVII: The Kindreds Win the Mote-House](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xlvii-the-kindreds-win-the-mote-house.md): Face-of-god, Folk-might, and Hall-face lead the Host to storm the Mote-house of the Wolf, overcoming the Dusky Men in a fierce assault. They enter the Hall to find it defiled and the embalmed bodies of four ancient chief
- [Men Sing in the Mote-House](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xlviii-men-sing-in-the-mote-house.md): After the battle, the Warriors of the Wolf gather on the dais of their Hall. Folk-might learns from a messenger that the Bride will live, which moves him to tears. Face-of-god and Sun-beam share a tender moment, affirmin
- [XLIX: Dallach Fareth to Rosedale: Crow Telleth of His Errand: The Kindreds Eat Their Meat in Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/xlix-dallach-fareth-to-rosedale-crow-telleth-of-his-errand-the-kindreds-eat-their-meat-in-silverdale.md): After the battle, Dallach returns with thralls to cleanse the Hall. Face-of-god grants Dallach leave to pursue fleeing Dusky Men to Rosedale. Folk-might publicly acknowledges Face-of-god as chieftain and embraces him, th
- [Folk-Might Seeth the Bride and Speaketh with Her](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/l-folk-might-seeth-the-bride-and-speaketh-with-her.md): Folk-might visits the wounded Bride, who lies in a hall befouled by felons. Despite her grievous injury, she plights her troth to him with Iron-face as witness, using a holy ring. She asks after Gold-mane and sends him a
- [LI: The Dead Borne to Bale: The Mote-House Re-Hallowed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/li-the-dead-borne-to-bale-the-mote-house-re-hallowed.md): The Host burns their slain men and the remains of four chieftains of the Great Undoing in a fair meadow west of Silverstead, which contains the Doom-ring and Thingstead of the Wolf folk. After the burning and burial, the
- [Of the New Beginning of Good Days in Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/lii-of-the-new-beginning-of-good-days-in-silverdale.md): On the third day, a great feast celebrates the liberation of Silverdale. The delivered thralls are overwhelmed by their newfound freedom and abundance, enjoying the stored goods of the Dusky Men and the rich land. Most t
- [Of the Word Which Hall-Ward of the Steer Had for Folk-Might](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/liii-of-the-word-which-hall-ward-of-the-steer-had-for-folk-might.md): Hall-ward of the Steer negotiates with Folk-might for the Bride's hand, offering the Sun-beam as a bride for the House of the Steer in exchange. The Sun-beam agrees, requesting Bow-may and the sons of Wood-father as her 
- [Tidings of Dallach: A Folk-Mote in Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/liv-tidings-of-dallach-a-folk-mote-in-silverdale.md): Three days after the battle, runners bring news that Dallach has become Alderman of Rosedale after subduing the runaways. A great Folk-mote is held in Silverdale to organize the new order: the War-leader sets a departure
- [LV: Departure from Silverdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/lv-departure-from-silverdale.md): The Burgdale men and the Shepherds depart from Silverdale, amid farewells and promises between the two Dales. The Sun-beam reflects on her role in the new peace, the Bride bids farewell to Face-of-god, and the Host march
- [Talk Upon the Wildwood Way](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/lvi-talk-upon-the-wildwood-way.md): Face-of-god walks with the Sun-beam and Bow-may through an oak-wood, discussing the likelihood of returning to Silverdale. The Sun-beam reflects on the many troubles and duties that will keep them away, and Face-of-god a
- [How the Host Came Home Again](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/lvii-how-the-host-came-home-again.md): The Host returns to Burgdale after a journey of fourteen days, passing through Rosedale where they are welcomed by Dallach. Dallach requests a score of men to stay and help him govern the newly freed folk, and forty youn
- [How the Maiden Ward Was Held in Burgdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/lviii-how-the-maiden-ward-was-held-in-burgdale.md): The Host returns to Burgdale as May ends, and the Midsummer Weddings are eagerly anticipated, especially the wedding of Face-of-god and Sun-beam. Sun-beam must join the Maiden Ward with the other brides. The day arrives 
- [LIX: The Behest of Face-of-God to the Bride Accomplished: A Motestead Appointed for the Three Folks, to Wit, the Men of Burgdale, the Shepherds, and the Children of the Wolf](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_roots_of_the_mountains_se/chapters/lix-the-behest-of-face-of-god-to-the-bride-accomplished-a-motestead-appointed-for-the-three-folks-to-wit-the-men-of-burgdale-the-shepherds-and-the-children-of-the-wolf.md): Three years and two months after the victory, Bow-may arrives in Silverstead with Face-of-god's second son, delivering a message from Face-of-god to Folk-might and the Bride. Folk-might responds with an invitation for th

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