It wasn't much longer before several citizens of the boat clan showed up, each one a representative of the scouts' various families. After some quiet deliberation among them, the family heads took turns offering their sacred hospitality to a member of the circle.<br/><br/>Whispers on the Night Wind was invited to stay with a family of strong martial tradition, who maintain the war band's training grounds.<br/><br/>Kaguya was invited to stay with the clan's second wealthiest family, who owned the local house of chance and spirits.<br/><br/>Fluttering Starfall was invited to stay with the clan's lorekeepers, who were charged with remembering the songs and dances of their people.<br/><br/>Crimson Shadow was invited to stay with the clan stablemasters, who bred and maintained the horses of their scouting and war parties.<br/><br/>Cerulean Artisan of the Distant Dream and her companion, Mistwind, were invited to stay with the family of the clan shaman.<br/><br/>Whispers' retinue of mortal followers were split up among various houses, save for the twins, who opted to stay together with one family.