A rival clan arrives

The blowing of your tribes horn was met by the blowing of another. A lower toned horn, used by the Stonefang, a rival clan of orcs. The horn sounded in three notes, a typical sign of peace.

You walk out of your tent to see four or five Stonefang standing on the ridge above your settlement. A leader and guards, as a show of strength. You also see orcs of your tribe clammoring for weapons. You rush to them to put a stop to this.

"Stop what you're doing!" You shout as you pull a spear away from one of them "Are you deaf? they come in peace."

"This is a trap! They have been our deepest enemies for generations, why would they come to us in peace now? The Stonefang have no honor!" Refuted the young male you took the spear from

"They have no brains either." Your response was prompt and sharp "If they meant to attack, they would. If we attack them now, they will surely strike back with vengeance. Now put your weapons down, as your Chief commands."

There was some grumblings among the crowd "You are no true chief, witch. You will remember your place when our chief returns"

"My place will still by higher than fools like you." One by one, they put their weapons down as they return to their duties.

The beginning of a war successfully prevented, you march up to great the group face to face, alone. It's for the best this way, any of your would be guards are on edge and can't be trusted, and it shows no small amount of bravery to your own people, and to the Stonefang. As you reach them, you are all the more glad you came alone, as you recognize the leader of the group; Qulk, the son of the Stonefang Chief. He's been accused of being something of a runt, by both your clan as well as his. While many would dismiss him for his size, he's proven capable in fighting many times over. Something must be serious if he's here, especially with his men. As you approach, both you and him raise your hands up straight, hands open. It is a long held tradition to show no ill will, and no weaponry.

"You come under the song of peace, yet your men are suited for war. Speak quickly, Stonefang, what is your business here?" You ask coarsely

Qulk responds with practiced strength "We come to offer you a favor. Stonefang offers your clan a chance to join ours. We can end the pointless fighting that has storied our two clans for longer than any can remember. Your clan has no Chief. Your clan has no real strength. You can join us in peace, or be defeated by in war."

You laugh at his offer "I am the chief of the Heart's Plains clan. That is all the strength we need. When our old Chief, my father K'this is found, we will have be the strongest we have ever been. Your father sent you here, yes?"

The favored son nodded "Than he sent you to die here, fool. Your chief sent you without warning, with only three guards, expecting us to kill you on sight. He keeps his status as chief and restarts war, after years of fragile peace"

Qulk and his men are angered by your arrogant denial and your accusations. One raises a weapon at you, but is put in check by the leader "You say dangerous things witch, but it is possible you speak in truth. Clear a tent in your village, we will speak further alone."