Interesting start, but I am a little confused. The story starts with Artunae apparently watching a battle, and then suddenly the scene is the reward giving in the hall.

Was the opening battle a flashback or memory as Artunae waited his turn? Maybe the press of men wasn't a battle?

However, I'm interested to see if the hint of a coming conflict between the ambitious Artunae and the chief's son Ergar, emerges into jealousy or worse.