A series of strange encounters start on the Eastern Barrier. These uplands mark a geographic boundary between the jungle of the Congo basin and the savannah that stretches to the east and south.

Moonwatcher Changes

Moonwatcher, a Simba kit, undergoes a painful First Change; Mr. Hicks dies.

On the Eastern Barrier, Part One

Ngoye stalks and then converses with the curious half-breed, Gabriel.

On the Eastern Barrier, Part Two

Later, Ngoye leads Gabriel back to Leopoldville. They encounter an American mulatto, Nicolas.

Asura's Horn

Treecatcher, a young Simba kit, encounters more than she can perhaps handle on the Barrier.

Vite! Vite!

A conversation between Nicolas and Gabriel is attacked by a monstrous lion.

Preparations

Gabriel seeks out Ngoye for a favor, as he prepares to make a short excursion into the veldt.

Asura's Horn Returns

Tempest and Moonwatcher travel across the Eastern Barrier to rendezvous with Treecatcher, a new Simba kit the Swara Fireborn discovered, when they happen across Asura's Horn, again. A third kit, Shairi, undergoes her First Change in the melee.

Oshunmare and Enlightenment, Part 1

The Simba of the Nine Staffs discover a delirious M. Santos on the Barrier. Their attempts to drive him off and away yield even greater surprises. -- For all of them.

Oshunmare and Enlightenment, Part 2

This story begins in the same place as the first part but departs to follow the Mage, rather than the Bastet.

Daia and Ngoye

A brief conversation between the Simba and the Strider sends the latter on a mission to discover what plagues the Eastern Barrier.

The Death of Asura's Horn

Nkongolo leads the Taklah out onto the Eastern Barrier to hunt and destroy the monster that has been plaguing that area. Silent Striders join him for part of the hunt and kill.

Owl's Children and Oshunmare

The Silent Striders of the savannah band together and quest to form a true Garou pack. Owl's thirst for knowledge returns them to the mystery of Oshunmare.

The Ill-Born

The metis Ammut's tiny camp is harried by the forceful Ajaba.

Priest, Parishioner and Pups

Daniel and the Silent Strider lupus, Tempts-Fate's discussion about the arrival of pups is interrupted by one of the priest's parishioners. Features: Nyarai.

Cactus-Dancer

Tempts-Fate challenges the Silent Strider galliard, Cactus-Dancer, for Fostern among the Garou.