Haddus, aged and injured, of the likes that would not heal, sat in his courtyard watching his son and grandson. Corvin, robust and proud, was instructing the young one in the ways of the Cave Bear, as had been taught to him by his father. Haddus mused how the circle of life turned.
In his younger years, Haddus traveled the region, gaining much wisdom. When he finally settled down, he was content with a wife and child. As his son grew, Corvin was instructed by his father in the ways of self defense and in the ways of defending others. Soon, other children from the street became interested, and so were allowed to join. Haddus taught not only self defense, but also of humbleness, gratitude, and giving.
The lord of the town (and those under him), feeling Haddus’ school as an affront to his own militia and beliefs, heckled Haddus and his students occasionally. Fights and scuffles were commonplace, culminating into a duel between the lord and Haddus.
When Haddus lost the duel, the lord decreed that the school shall be closed for good, and any teaching of the Cave Bear would result in punishment. Crippled from the duel, Haddus has only managed to scrape by the last 10 years, almost losing his home several times.
Now that Corvin is of age, and much of that neighborhood war remains a memory, he has started teaching his own son and some of the other children from the neighborhood in the ways of the Cave Bear. Though no one has made any claims as to the law being broken by the school, Corvin secretly hopes that someone might, so that he can fight his own duel, and restore honor to the Cave Bear and his father.
Haddus knows that his son is simply too proud to stay in this town, and must soon venture out to explore the world, before finding his place in it. Corvin knows this as well, but is hesitant to leave the home of the Cave Bear. Though his son will be well-cared for, he still waits for a sign…
Chris Stevens
In Chris's opinion, the very best vices are dirt bikes, rock music, and gaming, while the very best medicine is fatherhood. If he could just learn to balance them all, he'd live forever. He's much more creative than intelligent, often wakes up belligerent, and ponders many things insignificant. Lastly, in an effort to transform his well-fed body, P90X, Roller Blades, and Food are all laughing at him. And the pain continues.