Folklore Themes: Spirit Voice

The skill that gives Spirit-talker her title is spirit voice, an authoritative tone that even a Woman Woman would be wise to listen to. In stories, the spirit voice is invoked to provide characters with critical instructions. The words are never perfectly straightforward, requiring some interpretation, but the intent is always clearly received.

From Finding Old Ancestor:

You know her spirit-voice, but this was the first time any of us had heard it. We knew at once what it meant. Where the river passed high rocks, Old Ancestor would be waiting for us.