Under Nairuila's guidance, Bell and his group soon entered a large hall of wood and stone located at the center of the tribe.
Because the grasslands lacked trees and massive stones, while the distant forests, though abundant in timber, were far too dangerous for orcs accustomed to life on the plains, there were very few buildings made of wood and stone in the Augu Tribe. Most were built from mud, thatch, and animal hides.
The hall's overall design was extremely rough-hewn. There were even quite a few gaps in the roof and walls that let the wind through. The winds on the grasslands were strong, and as the air streamed through the cracks in the walls, it let out a mournful "whooo" that sounded rather unsettling.
Other than some bone ornaments and animal hides, the hall had no other decorations. Several thick logs stood upright, supporting the vaulted ceiling above. Complex patterns were carved into the logs, seemingly depicting scenes of orcs hunting together.
After sitting on the animal hides spread across the floor, Nairuila clapped his hands. Soon, several orcs entered from outside carrying small wooden tables.
The orcs placed the little tables before everyone, then immediately withdrew. In the end, only the shamans and the Captains of the hunting parties remained in the hall to accompany them.
"It smells so good. What kind of meat is this?"
Hermione took a deep breath and looked in surprise at the large basin of roasted meat on the wooden table. She had not expected these burly orcs to be capable of making food with such an enticing aroma. She had thought they ate raw meat.
"Hehehe, this is Tamu Antelope meat. Although Tamu Antelopes are herbivores, whenever winter arrives and the vegetation withers, they often hunt small animals to fill their