[ She only recognizes the last part, the recurring chemical properties. Some of the goblin shaman talk about that, trying to quantify everything. Explain the how and the why in simple terms instead of just feeling. The elders don't always approve, but Kettara always thought they had a point. Aren't they meant to understand the elements? That means they should understand everything. ]

I don't know these things. You will have to explain them to me sometime.

[ Perhaps in a different situation, where they're not under threat of attack. The not-kodo haven't moved to attack them, but Kettara is keeping an eye on the herd just in case. She's not a fool. ]

Of course. They have feuds and friendships, they want things just like we do. They -- live, and tend to their affairs. A shaman mediates between them, and in exchange, they grant us aid when we ask.

[ She hesitates. ]

Most of the time.