On the harsh and barren land of the North, amidst the relentless battles of the Tungusic Tribes, only the Divine Spirit's "Blood Oath" can establish a rare "trust" between two unfamiliar tribes.
The process of a "Blood Oath" is not complicated: Maha Agudah and Zuwaro drink Blood Wine, devour the same piece of raw meat, and roast by the same fire. Yet, amidst warriors' drunken war dance and war cries, it's the wrestling contests between warriors, until everyone in the camp has laid down weapons, removed armor, and fallen into unguarded sleep.
"The Horse-Using have departed, the Deer-Using have come, the Dog-Using are nestled in the forest without moving..."
"The skins of Roe Deer in the forest, the Fish-Skin at the riverbank, the Pig-Skin further south..."
"All the tribes, like dogs, bleeding in the forest, drinking water at the river's edge, sleeping by the fire, men and women howl alike..."
