Rahan. Episode Twenty Eight. The land that speaks. by Roger Lecureux. A Puke (TM) Comic.

Rahan.

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Episode Twenty Eight.

The land that speaks.

A rumbling wave lifted the raft and threw it against a reef.
The skiff broke apart and the son of Crao was submerged by the foaming waves.

In other times, he would have been able to reach the near shore where, under the gusts of the wind, the coconut palms shook their disheveled heads.

But, lost on the great river for several moons, hungry, exhausted, he could not fight the storm.

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He glimpsed the green wall of a gigantic wave rolling towards him.
Rahan is lost! He will join the black “Territory of the Shadows”!

The wave seemed to engulf him, but it carried him to the shore, where it died in a seething foam.

The day has not come for Rahan to join you, Crao!
Amazed to still be alive Rahan felt his chest, his arms, and his legs.

As his fingers met the ivory handle of his cutlass, he thought of the game he should kill.
But what beast could well venture on this shore!

This wild beach was lined with mossy rocks.
The crabs that the waves had just thrown there, rushed back to the sea.

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Suddenly perceiving a slight lapping between the rocks, Rahan leaned over a fault.
A serpent from the "Great River!"
Rahan will finally be able to eat!

In the water hole, he had seen a huge conger eel, which was no doubt waiting for high tide to return to the ocean.

He knew how dangerous the bite of that snakehead was.
So he cut a strong harpoon.

He plunged this one into the fault, bracing himself when the point had crossed the body of the conger.

Ra-ha-ha!
The son of Crao launched his cry of victory because the snake-fish, extirpated from his lair was so big that he would have satisfied a whole clan!

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Finishing off this furiously struggling conger was difficult, but Rahan managed it.

The storm is over.
When Rahan regains his strength, he will be able to explore this territory!

Shortly after, the son of Crao was happily devouring a large slice of fish.
Another was already grilling on the low fire.

The wind died down and, on the sea, which was no longer being shaken by anything but a light swell, a few boats appeared in the distance.

Rahan is happy that "Those-who-walk-upright" come from this side.
He will share the snake-fish with them!

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A little later.
We have seen the smoke of your fire!
By what right does a man from the “land that speaks” come to fish on our shores!

Rahan ignores the meaning of your words, brother!
It was the storm that dragged him here!
Lie! Those of the "Speaking Earth" know how to lie!

The men, surrounding Rahan, dragged him towards their boats.
When ours risk themselves on the "earth-that-speaks", yours hunt them or kill them.

Kaglok, our leader, will decide whether you should be killed or hunted!
But Rahan knows nothing about this "Speaking Earth"!

Kaglok will decide!
But as he has avenged his son, I believe that you will be hanged by the feet, until death ensues!

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And I will regret that your people, from over there, cannot be present at this torture!
The man pointed to an island on the horizon.

He called out to his people.
Let us go closer to the "Speaking Earth"!
I would like to show those damned people that we have captured one of theirs!

As they approached the island, Crao's son reflected.
Rahan might escape, but he would have to abandon his knife!

Indeed, the ivory weapon that had been stolen from him had been slipped into the belt of a man on another boat.

The boat was now close to the beach.
On the island, men observed the boats.
Stand up Rahan! I want your people to see you!

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The son of Crao stood up.
And suddenly dove into the water.

A cry of amazement arose.
Those of "land that speaks" do not yet know how to crawl on the water.
Let us kill him! Let us kill him!

Although a remarkable swimmer, Rahan could not compete in speed with the spears that were thrown so violently.

As some fell dangerously around him, he let himself sink, swimming between the spears.

When he came to the surface, it was out of reach of the men who, curiously enough, remained at a distance from the "land that speaks"!

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Kaglok will not forgive us for leaving the enemy!
Is he really an enemy?

We all know that those of the "land-that-speaks" have never known how to crawl on water!
And Rahan crawls there as well as on land!

The boats pulled away when the son of Crao pulled himself up onto the beach.
These are no more welcoming than the others!

The men, indeed, wielded great bows.
What madness pushes you to come and challenge us, man of the great land!?

Rahan doesn't want to challenge anyone!
He is the brother of all "Those-who-walk-upright"!
Of those of the "Grand Terre" as of those of "the land that speaks"!

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You have seen that those of the "Great Land" wanted to kill Rahan!
Which proves that Rahan is not one of them!

We know Kaglok's tricks, this is one to infiltrate one of his men among our horde!

Lock up Rahan with Kag!!
The man speaking must have been the leader.
He wore a large leather bracelet on which sparkled pearls.

Each clan believes that Rahan belongs to the other!
The son of the fierce ages was lead to an enclosure of tall bamboo.

A moment later he found there a young captive.
I am Rahan, son of Crao. And you, who are you?
I am Kag, the son of Kaglok.

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Those of "Speaking Earth" captured me ten moons ago.
They say they will kill me if my people come to fish in their waters!

Their waters? Isn't the great river wide enough for your two clans to fish in peace!
There are enough fish for.

It is not about fish, Rahan.
But shells in which we sometimes discover wonderful pearls!

These shells are abundant around the "earth-that-speaks" and that is why mine often come to dive near and.

Tabaro's men, who cannot crawl, neither on water nor under water, are furious!
For Rahan things became clearer.

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Kag went on, a look of dread in his eyes.
Tabaro will kill me if those of my clan approach his island!

Tabaro won't kill you, Kag.
Because Kag and Rahan are going to escape tonight!

The darkness descended slowly on the ocean enveloping the “earth-that-speaks” and all over there, the shores of the "Great land".

In the bamboo enclosure the captives were ready.
When you are on the other side, you will throw me a vine!
I understand Rahan!

A moment later, Rahan lifted the teenager at arm's length.
Kag's hands narrowly grabbed the enclosure, but grabbed it.

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Rahan heard him fall on the other side.
Kag is cunning enough to avoid Tabaro’s guards!

In fact a few seconds later, a vine fell near him.
After having tested the solidity.

The son of fierce ages climbs it with his customary agility.
Where could Kag have attached this vine?

Reaching the crest of the enclosure, he nearly screamed in surprise.
Three Tabaro men braced themselves against the rope!
A fourth held Kag down.
They surprised me too early Rahan!!

The son of Crao, then, only listens to his instincts.
From the top of the bamboo enclosure, he dove on the trio!
Ra-ha-ha!

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A tornado would not have produced more of an effect.
The Tabaro guards collapsed under his blows and the one who mastered Kag fled, terrified.

But other men, emerging from the huts, prevented the fugitives from gaining access to the boats.
Into the forest, Kag, quick! Fast!

A moment later, Rahan and his young companion bounced into the bushy thickets.
They ran thus until the shouts of their pursuers no longer reached them.

We have escaped them but how will we leave the "Earth-that-speaks"?
How will we reach the mainland?

As they descended a long rocky slope, Kag suddenly stumbled, and slid down a deep ravine.
Kag!
Kag!

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Kag held on at a ledge but stupor petrified the son of Crao.
The name he had screamed was hanging everywhere.
Kag! Kag!

This name.
Ten times repeated, came from the cliff, rising from the ravine.
Kag! Kag! Kag!

The son of fierce ages was unaware of any echo phenomenon.
More intrigued than worried, he launched his own name and.
Rahan!!

Rahn! Rahan!
The cliffs and the ravine answered him.

Rahan understands why this island is nicknamed the "land that speaks"!
But your cries have attracted tabaro!
Look out!!

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Tabaro and his clan arose, threatening the fugitives with their great bows.
Rahan will perish according to the custom of his people: Hanging by the feet!

“Hung by the feet” echoed, repeating sinisterly.
“Hung by the feet”! “Hung by the feet”!

Shortly after, Kag was again locked in the enclosure and the son of Crao hung from a low branch.

If Rahan doesn't break free soon, his head will explode!
Tabaro and his men had returned to their huts and no longer cared about the captive.

The latter, giving his body a swinging motion, wore down the vine on the branch.
The blood rushed to his brain.
His ears buzzed. His vision was blurring!

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He was about to pass out when the vine gave way.
His thick hair happily softens the shock with the ground.

A moment later, with the flint of a spear, he freed his ankles.
Then his wrists.

Not far from him, boats were lined up on the beach.
It would be easy for Rahan to run away!
But he will not give up on Kag!

He was about to slip towards the enclosure when he felt the sting of an arrow in his back.
I wanted to talk to you Rahan!

The bow stretched, Tabaro smiled.
I thought I would find you hanging from this tree, and I wanted to make you an offer to stop the torture.

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What proposal?
Rahan is listening to Tabaro!
I saw how wonderfully you crawl on water.

If you teach Tabaro to crawl on water this way, you will be free to leave the “Land that speaks”!

Rahan agrees.
Provided Kag is set free with him.
Tabaro accepts Rahan's condition!

From then on, staying on the island was almost pleasant.
It was certainly forbidden for the captives to approach the boats. But.

They were free to roam around the lagoon where the son of Crao was teaching the clan chief to swim.
Slow down, Tabaro! Slower!

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When Tabaro.
He will know crawl on water, he will learn to crawl!
His brothers! We will have the same chances as those of the "Grande Terre" to fish.
Fish for pearl shells.

Tabaro is certain that the hatred between our two clans will fade!
Rahan wants it too!

One morning, all the echoes of the “speaking earth” resounded.
Tabaro can crawl on water! Tabaro can crawl on water! Tabaro can crawl on water!

The chief even learned to dive into the green depths of the lagoon.
He discovered there a school of giant oysters.

It was during one of these dives that Rahan had his leg caught by one of these monstrous shells.

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Slicing the giant oyster's tendon, Tabaro then saved his life.

Tabaro crawls on water and underwater as well as Rahan!
And Tabaro keeps his promise. Rahan and Kag are free!

When Rahan is on the "Great Land", he will be able to tell Kaglok that our arrows will no longer decimate his fishers!

He could fish for shellfish around the island.
We, we will fish those of the lagoons!

Shortly after, the son of Crao and Kag left the island.
"Farewell Rahan!" "Farewell Rahan!" Cried the echoes of the land-that-speaks.

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Those of the "Great-land" welcomed them with the same emotion as the men of Tabaro had saluted them.
Kag! Kag! My son! My son who I thought was dead!

Kag recounted everything Rahan had done for him.
And we who took you for an enemy!
Take back your knife brother!
You no longer have an enemy, Kaglok!

Your clan and that of the "Speaking Earth" will now live in peace.
Which is the best thing for "Those-who-walk-upright"!

Will Rahan stay with us?
No Kag.
Rahan has too much to learn, and too much unknown territory to discover!

As always, the son of fierce ages confided his destiny to his ivory knife.
He twirled the weapon on a stone, waiting for the blade to indicate the direction in which he would venture off again.

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