"After losing the protection of the tribe, staying in the Mountains was no longer safe; escape to the Empire was the only way to evade that mad dog."
Lance understood and couldn't help but sigh. Grendel, trained as the next Priest, had truly lived up to expectations, calmly analyzing the situation even then.
What she said was simple: if the Deerhead Tribe held its ground, then, out of past favors or future prospects, other tribes would be willing to assist the Deerhead Tribe against their enemies.
If they didn't hold out but a faction escaped, they would still have the strength to rise again. The promise of precious medicinal herbs and medical expertise in exchange for sanctuary was an offer many tribes would accept.
Unfortunately, the Fang Wolf Tribe knew this, so they launched a massacre from the outset, intending to leave no survivors.
