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The Horned Beasts (pg . 60

When everyone has lain in their beddings in the cave and the fire burns low to an ember , the wilderness has a way of coming in to the depths of a man 's subconscious , in that place where they call the Place of Dreams

In this realm , the strength of the men is tested . Their will as hunters are brought to the edge , because in this wild the predator becomes the prey , and there is no certainty of escape - no certainty of waking

The Horned Beasts - that is

what they are . Towering figures set behind fire , they roam in the night and look for human flesh . They live in this other-world , where physical strength is not enough , where it matters little . The Horned Beasts lurk in the shadows and wait for a chance to gnaw the sleeping man , that there is little rest even in his sleep . The hunter , the Indian , the man , must keep vigilant , ever watchful of his surroundings . He cannot thoroughly lose himself in his sleep , not when danger is just around the corner

The cave is a fortress , but the Horned Beasts can theless penetrate its walls . Those living in the cave have taken to drawing the images in its walls partly as a reminder , part a warning , to all of them , and to all who will come after . The Horned Beasts will come when it is least expected , and the cave can offer a false sense of security . The Horned Beasts have taken men in their sleep , some of them twisting as they screamed , some passing the night never to see the sun again

Are these Horned Beasts gods ? Why do not they show themselves in the flesh , in daytime , when daylight breaks over the horizon ? A death wish the elders say . The Horned Beasts show themselves to those who are aggressive and restless , those who do not follow mores . Go over the cliff and up in the mountains by yourself , and you will come across the Horned Beast . He will rip you apart and eat your flesh and drink your blood , and his wails of victory will echo in the mountains at night

Maybe they are gods , gods of death . They have the power to dominate thoughts even when these are emptied out , they can make themselves visible even to those who have lost their sight . The Horned Beasts guard the caves , they live in the walls of the caves . And if a stranger ever venture in those caves and pay the proper respect , he will surely meet those Horned gods in his dreams . What will happen when they meet in that other-world of sleep and dream ? Who can tell , when no one has woken up to tell the tale...

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