After Nakah had informed us that the leylines were repaired i decided it was time to head back home. I guess you could call it wishful thinking, but i had thought that my tribe would have been more joyful upon my return. Don't get me wrong, they were very happy that i had returned alive and well but i guess i expected a bit more. My parents were very happy to see me and my sister was ecstatic that i was home. She could not wait to hear about my adventures and everything i had seen outside of our homeland. I was worried that my tribe would not let Gallant stay, and at first they did go to attack him when they saw this giant warhound walking beside me. Luckily i was able to persuade them to not harm him and they allowed him to stay.
Even though it was nice to be back home i can't help but feel i am now the black sheep of my tribe. Most of my fellow tribesman do not hesitate to remind me of their dissapointment that the alliance did not go through due to me rejecting the marriage to Takoda. I can also see how ashamed my parents are of me for turning down the marriage and letting down the tribe elders. Tokoda seems to have gotten over the bethrothal quickly because he is already married to someone else. My parents feel that i should be married and have been trying to find me a suitable match, although they have not had much luck so far.
I was not overly religious growing up but i found myself drawn to Skipan more once i went back home. I pray daily to Skipan asking for his guidance and help in becoming a better warrior, and also thank him for any blessings he has bestowed. I also asked for more training from one of the elder warriors of the tribe to improve my fighting skills. I want to be more effective in battle and could not help but be annoyed that i did not fight better in my previous battles.
Even though i was home i was not the same person, i had shed the person i once was like an old skin that no longer fit. My recent experiences had helped to shape the person i now was. Hopefully my tribe and family would learn to accept that i had changed.