The Storm Antler Crown

The Storm Antler Crown is antler, binding, smoke, and warning. It is worn only by the temporary presiding voice of the Storm Table, and every clan repair left on it declares that rule must be held together by many hands. In firelight it is beautiful: pale horn, dark cord, old scratches, blue shadows in the tines. Its dread lies in how quickly a temporary voice can sound permanent when roads are closed and fear is useful. When crisis passes, the crown returns to the shrine fire. Anyone slow to surrender it teaches the clans why the custom exists.