Chapter 68: The Easter Mountains (Part I)
Word Number:186
Author:苍渊之握
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Release Time:2026-02-24
The responsibilities of a mountain chieftain trace their origins back to the early hunting expeditions of the Pandir. In those days, tribesmen would follow their leader into the dense woods, fighting side by side to bring down game or defend their territory. Later, as they mastered the arts of animal husbandry, the lush forests provided ample fodder for the goats and Brown-horned Cattle kept in their pens. Under the right natural conditions, areas grazed by livestock would quickly be reclaimed by fresh vegetation. Yet, the hunt was never entirely abandoned; instead, the chieftain’s role evolved to include the vital task of protecting the herds and preventing the loss of these precious animals. The chieftain also served as the arbiter of the spoils. The increase in food was owed first to the diligent folk who refined their ranching techniques, and second to the guardians who ensured the safety of the flocks and the settlement. However, a superstitious people attributed their sharp wits and strong bodies to divine favor. Thus, the village Shamans would often enjoy the "first cup" of the labor’s harvest, while the chiefta