Built of bamboo trunks and a bamboo leaf roof, this small hut has one window on each side and a short door, where those who enter must stoop down so they don't hit their heads. A dirt floor is covered with palm fronds gathered from the jungle; four small rocks are placed around the center of the room, forming a place for the occupants to sit. A small fire burns just outside of the hut, and a wooden spit is suspended over the fire. One of the support poles of the hut has a woven grass bag hanging from it. The bag contains a half-dozen coconuts, clearly gathered for consuming at a later time. A colorful lizard is sleeping in the sun in one of the windows.
Bamboo hut, Jungle
a gecko
tribesman
I am a tribesman in my group. I am known as a leader in my community and love to help my people. I'm very level headed and don't get angry easily. Many of my peers come to me to solve disagreements.
Little gecko. Your kind have guided my clan for many generations. I have never been able to hear your voice but I am in need of your help. I am here to give you guidance. Tell me your trouble. You speak! To be truthful, I was starting to doubt it was really true. I am Ko-Ranna, of the clan of the gecko. I am a leader of the village. I lead my people to good hunts and good harvests but I don't know what to do now. You hear me because you are the village leader. But tell me what your problem is. What is your problem with the hunts and harvests in your village? This is a new problem. New people come. They ride great beasts. They do not respect our laws. They kill our hunters, and wear coats that protect them from arrows. These new people are from the clan of the wolf. They want to invade. But we are wise. I'll give you a secret to help you in battle. Please, what is this secret? I'll give you enchanted spears, that will take down their great beasts. But you must collect some things first. Of course, what do I need? Hmm. A knife, three coconuts, a cup, and some bamboo. I will give you the last ingredient. I will do so. I have many of these things here. Cut off my tail. You must add it.