After 2 nights of rest and 2 days of walking, walking through a sandstorm, the group finally arrived at a city set on the side of a large canyon.
The Fangborn City consisted of many different tribes such as the Bonefang tribe, the Mouthfang tribe, the Skullfang tribe, the Sandfang tribe, and the Sunfang tribe. There were other smaller 'fang' tribes as well, all of which apparently originated from a tribe long ago with fang in its name.
No one had record of that tribe anymore, so these tribes were the only thing that remained of that one tribe.
Upon arriving, Goyin and the rest went toward the Bonefang tribe, with Alex following them. He was now wearing clothes from his head to his toe, hiding his fair skin.
Ever since the redness in his skin vanished, he had to hide himself again, lest they all try and fight him again.
The chief of the Bonefang tribe was a granduncle to Goyin, who seemed to dote on her. Fuxian had been his nephew, one whose rise had helped their own tribe grow from being just another 'fang' tribe, to one of the bigger ones.
However, Fuxian had been the only Extolite of that tribe, despite their attempt at creating another one, and after years of failure, they had given up. Their position in the canyon was thus quite dicey, and now the news Goyin had brought could never have been more devastating.
"My Fuxian… is dead?" the chief asked, unable to accept the fact that such a thing could even happen.
"I'm sorry, granduncle. I did not wish to be the one who delivered this news, but I have to be," Goyin said.
Goyin's grandaunt took her into her embrace as she began crying for her nephew's death. The chief was not far behind as he too began tearing up. Soon, they all shared in their sorrow and cried for the death of their greatest warrior.
Alex had seen Fuxian but once. But that one time had been enough for him to remember the man. He seemed strong and yet hadn't lost his morals to his power. He was someone Alex could have been good friends with.
Once the tears dried up, Goyin explained the situation under which her father had died, and then explained the reason she had come to the Bonefang tribe.
"The Sunwardens lack numbers to keep a place next to the oasis. The Bonefangs lack power to not get overtaken by the other tribes," Goyin said. "So my mother and I have come to the conclusion that the only path forward for both our tribes is to work together. To come together as one tribe."
The chief narrowed his eyes. "I cannot make the decision. I must dwell upon this."
"Of course, granduncle," Goyin said. "My mother wishes her words will be enough to persuade you."
Goyin pulled out a letter and handed it over to the man. "She wishes she could come on her own to talk with you, but with the dire situation the Sunwardens are in, she cannot leave just yet."
"With so many dead, little Xichen will have a lot of work to do."
The chief took the letter. "I will read this and make the decision. You and the guests should go rest for now. You must be tired from your journey."
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