Caribou souls from Tuktu's herds pass through Adlivun after death. The underworld purifies and renews these animal spirits before they are reborn into new caribou bodies on the tundra above.
Amarok preys upon caribou herds, culling the weak and sick. Tuktu, the caribou spirit, and Amarok exist in ecological balance — the wolf drives migrations and ensures herd health.
Every caribou in Tuktu's herds possesses an inua, a vital spirit demanding respect from hunters. The caribou's willingness to be hunted depends on proper honor paid to these indwelling souls.
Pinga watches over the souls of caribou that Tuktu embodies. When caribou are hunted, Pinga ensures their inua are treated with respect so the animals' spirits can return through rebirth.
Sila's weather and seasonal cycles drive the caribou migrations that Tuktu embodies. Storms, snowfall, and temperature changes sent by Sila determine where and when the herds move across the tundra.
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