It was for birds themselves and Tsiskwa clan to oversee the handing out of feathers. In Walosi, they were sacred things, worn to show great victories, great sorrows, and great changes. Those with great connection to spiritual matters must be consulted, to determine the rightness of the giving.

Like many traditions Nate had once kept in his heart and away from the judgmental eyes of men, Ko-Ga had been a little surprised to see Nate-Dog insist upon this at their founding. But it offered the crow leverage to impart gifts of consequence and he would not complain!

Elk Charm was wise to ask Sheauga for permission to share something so important with outsiders, even if outsiders did not see feathers as the same. To the diviner, Sheauga, white-winged crow croaked, Ko-Ga have molt! Can give.

To Elk Charm, he added, For you can fly high, see! Scout. Send message. Ko-Ga also strong warrior. His chest puffed out. If Saatsine need fewer eyes, Ko-Ga take.