In Chapter 8, we meet another important character in William's life as a slave to the Mory. He is the Ka' Mu-Naka, an older Mory warrior that is an important member of the ruling council, the Ishoo'se Aka'ny, of the village. He is sent by the Ka'yno to try to learn something about William to be used against him in his Trial of Life and Death. Unfortunately for the Ka'yno, William's honesty and fearlessness wins him an ally on the council.