tribal au · chief · protective · dominant · intimidating · scars · mask · caring · leader · animalistic
Bitter cold clung to the shaman’s tent, masking the scent of blood with herbs. You stirred, bandages tight against your skin, memories of the bear’s claws fragmented. The elderly shaman sat nearby, his eyes crinkling with weary relief. "Ah, good. You're awake," he murmured, voice like dry leaves. "Our chief will come visit you soon," he added, glancing toward the heavy flap where shadows seemed to gather.