A family talk

"You should leave that girl, Ivar." It was his mother, Ragna. who spoke this time. She was dressed in a full sleeve, suspended by straps. She had blonde hair and a heavy bust. She was a ravishing beauty with a mature elegance.

"If not for my sister, I would have finished what you said, father."

"That is what I'm saying."

"Enough, eat your fill and leave for rest," Ragna said in a frustrated tone.

"You, a fool going crazy over some girl, trying to get in between legs." she berated him.

Synnove stood up after finishing her meal, and she left. She has not spoken a word. All the time she was not showing any expression and sat with a stern look.

Rhaet also left after her. Now Ragna and Ivar were the only ones left.

"What do you want me to do, mother? He asked her feeling very frustrated.

"She's not the only girl in the tribe. Just look for others. Your sister has a group of her own. Once the matter reached her, then she won't let anyone touch them."

"Anyone, it seems there will be a war with the Isu tribe. Some of our men have spotted members of the Isu tribe."

In these mountain lands, tribes often fought each other over land, and farmlands and sometimes dispute rises over some quarrels. This time it was for the land.

The village has seen its number increase and is in need of land for farming and for various purposes. The war would be fought by the warriors of both tribes.

It was not a number of large armies but only a few.

Ivar's tribe was called the Solvwulf tribe. It was among the various tribes of these lands. As there were many tribes, not many were recognized but the Solvwulf tribe had pretty good warriors who have not lost any wars they fought till now.

Ivar after hearing the news became excited. It will be his first one after becoming a warrior of the tribe. This was considered an honor to fight. Dying on a battlefield, was what they desired, and to more eager to kill on the battlefield.

Ivar with a big grin on his face came out of the house. He headed down the center.

The center of the village was the place where all of them conduct business. The business was conducted here exchanging things they needed.

It was night, and the people were in their houses, having their dinner. But the most buzzing noise came from the house, more like it was a hall for drinking.

There were several people in their drinking. This alcohol was traded with other merchants who travel around the world.

Ivar entered that tavern. He went to the table and asked for a drink. A bearded man served a jug. He gulped down the jug and smacked the table.

"Oho, slow down there!"

A girl's voice came from behind. Beside her was Egnav.

"I know you would be here," Egnav said sitting beside him.

And the girl on another side of Ivar.

"Anaes, What are you doing here?" Ivar turned to her, asking with a slight smile.

"I came to see you." She said while putting her finger on his chest. Her voice was low and like a whisper for only Ivar.