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Jonas smiled as he got himself back up, there, he saw a flicker of something, hidden in the distance. It brought forth a memeory, a memory quite harsh, from the war.<br>
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It brought some feelings that Jonas couldn't let these people see. And So her ran off, leaving the others with no explanation and little chance of following. He continued running through the Swamp randomly until he found a place to calm himself. Here was a little quite grove, and here he calmed as the quicksand he was on top of slowly pulled him down, he only realised to late, and died knowing he was alone.<br>
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<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>OOC: I'm going to ignore Jonas' hasty departure. </em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--><br>
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The troll nodded up to Jah~Lila, to mark that he had understood. Then he rolled his eyes at the wolves facing yet another delay. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"Don't worry, mylady"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he called up to her. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"With the speed them wolves are travellin' at, I'm sure we're going to die of <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>old age</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> long before the plague has time to affect us further."</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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Turning back to Umber he said, clearly irritated: <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"Get rid of your pals or bring them along, brownie. But please do it <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>today</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->. We have a whole forest sufferin' here and a long way to go."</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

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Melody snarled in reply to the troll, her hackles raising.<br>
"Funny, I would have thought someone so stupid as a troll would have slowed down this party more than we have," she growled before looking back to Umber.<br>
"I came here to help you and to make sure Cortina was safe," she said firmly, sounding very much like an alpha wolf, "If she's staying then so am I."

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The big wolf calmed down a bit as Cortina spoke, he couldn't really get mad at her anyway. She was no longer a small pup as she had been when he had first stumbled upon her, but she still held a very special place in his heart. While he knew she couldn't see it anyway, he still refrained from smiling at her. He did disapprove of her having followed him here after he had told them both to stay at the den, but she took the responsibility for them being here, said she didn't want him to be alone, and once more he couldn't deny he loved this little golden tipped young wolfess. he shook his head helplessly and looked at Melody, seeing she wanted to say something as well, but before she could the troll spoke.<br>
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Umber whipped his head back at Blackback's words, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"You're talking...about my <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>family</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->,"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he snarled viciously around his bared teeth at the troll. His anger had returned, but it was not aimed at the other two wolves this time. He barely heard what Melody said, but Umber did glance at her and nod. he couldn't send them back alone, not with Cortina being helpless and Melody still weak from birthing. Here at least he could keep an eye on them. Protect them.<br>
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Töd's words however didn't sit well with him as well, and though she had spoken relatively respectful, the big wolf actually advanced towards her with now raised hackles and every intention of attacking her for the insult he felt she had delivered towards Melody. Only his own common sense in the back of his mind let him advance half a dozen stiff legged steps before holding himself back, though not changing his threatening posture towards the blue haired female as she turned her back on the wolves.<br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"If you don't like our "organization", two-legger, then by all means, <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>you</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> lead,"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he said in the same manner as he had spoken at Blackback, snarling. He didn't sit down, but also didn't move a muscle other than to vaguely indicate the direction they were heading in with his head, towards the large brown area he had stepped in and gotten stuck, and the darker wooded area behind that that seemed to indicate the beginning of the "real" swamp area. There water and land would blend together, and only a good sense of smell or sight would guide one on in relative safety. In the short silence a faraway gulping sound could be heard from that direction, followed by a distinctive rushing sound of water. It lasted for just a couple of seconds.

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Blackback raised an eyebrow at Melody at the she-wolf's rather crude reposte. It was clear the she-wolf had little practice in insults, lest she would surely not have grabbed at such straws as the age-old insult of a troll being stupid. He had heard that one so many times it was more amusing than insulting. Besides, considering that many of his brothers <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>did</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> have the joint intelligence of a bowl of sour milk, he normally agreed with that notion wholeheartedly.<br>
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Umber actually bared his teeth at him. That blind wolf clearly was a soft spot with the large alpha, the troll thougt. Blackback stood firm, returning the wolf's glare from his height, a toothy grin playing around his tusks. <br>
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He was actually more surprised by Töd's quick response in his defence. Everyone was sickened and irritated, but to see the halfling speak in such a heated fashion -- and over him, no less -- was unexpeced. He made a quick blink in the direction of Töd.<br>
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Jah~Lila intervened and Blackback couldn't help but smile. She sure had a cooler head than most here. She was right, but Blackback felt no shame; this group needed to kick into action, one way or another.<br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"No hard feelings from this stupid troll, mylords wolves"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> said the merchant, making a sardonic bow in the direction of Melody and Umber. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"After you. Lead the way, so we can save the forest.<br>
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<!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;">Raven had stayed back, out of the arguments, as a witch worked behind the scenes and seemed to do things more <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>unnoticed</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> than others. She saw Jonas running off and called after him, but he didn't seem to hear her. "If you will not lead the way, my dear wolf, I will. People are dying, and I for one need my powers to help them. If this herb we are looking for does indeed lie in the swamp, I for one am not going to stand her and let the whole forest die when we could be saerching for it." Her voice was calm, but she projected it for all to hear, her violet eys burned with passion and desire. "Now lets get moving, as the Mr. Blackback said, TODAY." She added.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END-->

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OOC<br>
For the sake of trying to keep up with the other plot a bit I'm not going to wait for Melody and Nightwolf to post...<br>
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While Umber resented Jah~lila's interference, he had prefered to have Töd answer for herself. But at least now he knew she was not a local idiot. He respected her for pointing out his own newborn children were in danger right now, and delay would only worsen their chances of survival. While he would not admit to it, he now knew the white mare had a brain, and so the rest she had said was given more credit. Blackback obviously wasn't looking for a fight, maybe he hadn't really meant to sound insulting either earlier, Umber knew he wasn't the only one who was tired, but Töd was a different matter.<br>
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He didn't acknowledge the mare's words verbally, though one of his ears was trained on her while his gaze remained on the blue haired female Jah~lila was partially shielding with her own body. Glancing at Blackback when he spoke Umber didn't reply, which pretty much meant he was going to drop it. But his golden gaze kept going back to Töd after the white mare took off again. She walked on, apparently willing to lead them on after all. Umber didn't mind this idea. Slowly turning his body as she passed him he watched her walk on.<br>
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Motioning to Melody to follow and pressing his shoulder against Cortina's to let her know they were moving again he followed at a very slow pace, his head held low while he watched Töd walk on. He did not know whether she had made the same discovery he had while he'd been right on top of this brown mud-like substance. Or inside it anyway. He'd seen that up close some patches of mud looked different, and were most likely the spots that were actual ground and could hold their weight.<br>
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He didn't speak up though, he wanted her to take a wrong step and get stuck like he had earlier. This could mean more delay, though Umber had no intention of stopping to help her if she did get stuck. She had made no attempt to help him after all. Umber now held a small grin on his muzzle. While the other female had moved forwards as well, Töd was still in the front. Slowly Umber followed without looking at Blackback, not wanting to reach the mud first again and give away the way to cross it. There was no reason for her to jump across it, so odds were Umber would get his wish to see her fall. Intently his golden gaze remained on her like a predator looking at his prey.

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Blackback set out after the others, then he blinked and turned around. A bright white light shone in the sky, seeping down through the forest canopy, casting gastly shadows along the ground. It lasted but a moment, then it was gone. <br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"That <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>did</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> come from the north-west."</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he said grimly, continuing to walk. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"Jah! Do you see anything from up there? What was that light?"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--><br>
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<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>OOC: See the Lost Fields thread for the source of the light. I guess the Hivemind would be airborne by now, on her way to the Meadow ...</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

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OOC: Arg, sorry for the wait for a reply. I was working alot last week. >.<<br>
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Cortina's attention changed, hearing Jonas run off. Instinct was to follow him, to see that he was okay. But that was when the trouble arised between the group. She felt terrible by the fact that she was slowing them down. Then, when the mare landed and reminded them about the pups, she felt worse. Sure, there were those watching the young creatures, but their delay doesn't help them or the others that were sick.<br>
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Cortina turned her head towards Umber when she felt his familiar touch. Understanding that the action meant that they were moving once more, she turned to follow them. Her head was lowered, sniffing the ground intently for any clues. She knew the ground was changing, becoming more swampy and less firm. Still, she did not dare slow down again. Mud clung to her paws, in some places sticking hard, forcing her to pull to bring it back up.<br>
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The only thing that bothered her was Jonas. Where did he go. The others didn't seem worried, so he had to be alright. But why did he leave like that. Fortunity, she didn't get much of a chance to think about it. The trail took all of her attention.

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<!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;">Raven was glad that they had finally started off again, she had tired off waiting. She set off, alone now, for Jonas had left her. She walked slowly, using her staff to test the ground before her. She made progress, but slowly.Her raven black hair glistening in the bright white light.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END-->

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Melody refrained from saying anything else to the Troll when he gave his sardonic bow, instead she allowed herself a soft growl and returned to her mates side. She knew Cortina was more at risk in such a barren environment than she was, even if she was weak from birthing so many pups, she still didn't consider herself at any less strength than any of the other animals here, for weren't they all sick and losing strength?<br>
"I'll watch over her," she whispered softly to Umber, taking up position beside her mate and Cortina, who she looked upon almost as a daughter now rather than a friend. She pressed her nose gently to Umbers cheek before carrying on with him through the mud, ignoring the revolting sensation of it becoming stuck between her claws.

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To Umber's disappointment Töd proved to be bright enough to test the ground in front of her before stepping onto it. Sulking a bit the wolf moved on in silence, making sure his shoulder continued to touch Cortina's to guide her along. He did not want her to end up in the same situation he just had been himself, stuck in the mud. Or whatever it was.<br>
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Looking up with surprise at the sudden flash of light coming from the distance he flattened his ears. The last time something had spread over the forest it had been a strong wind that took all of their abilities away and made them sick to boot. The light was gone right away again though, and Umber did not feel any different. What had that been? A bit uncomfortable he glanced at Melody, but did not comment, or respond to the troll's shout. If it was a threat from afar then the flying mare would hopefully warn them in time.<br>
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While carefully, they still moved on rapidly enough to cross the mud in a relatively short time, and Umber watched how Töd continued to make her way around and over the large roots that grew above ground, making the thin trees look like they were standing on stilts almost as tall as Blackback. They could squeeze themselves through the little jungle of roots to get through, though the troll might have to make some more effort, his size making it hard to push through the small openings. Umber knew the "real" swamps started at this point. Before they had gotten through the densest part of this forest of tough roots they would be wading through water which would turn warmer and warmer the further they pressed on. After that there would be even fewer parts of actual dry land.<br>
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Now the sound of a small explosion followed by rushing sound for a few moments could no longer be missed. They were the geysers of the swamps that as far as the wolf had been able to tell had no fixed location. As he hopped up to carefully clamber over a root that had started to grow horizontal and then squeeze himself between two other ones he started to pant, his mind on those explosions of water. They were hot, some even boiling, and he had been hit by a couple of them the last time he was here. It hurt.<br>
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She caught a feeling of something, but had no idea what. It was as unnoticable as a tiny fly resting for a moment. And with her powers currently gone, it had a more padded effect. Because she couldn't see, the light made no difference. Besides, there was more important matters at paw.<br>
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The roots were growing larger and thicker. The ground was softer and rippled at the edges. While she didn't wish it, nessecity demanded separation from the other two wolves as she squeezed into the tight places. But as long as they stayed where she could smell them, she was find.<br>
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She walked slowly, tapping the ground with her paw before walking forwards. It had been ages since she had taken such care in walking and had forgotten the difficulty in it. Yet Cortina had taken enough head butting into trees to teach her not to run rapidly and recklessly though the unknown area. <br>
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Still, she could feel the ground becoming more clear and watery. The sand was much finer, and clung harder. Her claws were out and tapping the ground, attaching to any firm ground she could grab on to. And it was quiet, much to quiet. Even her keen ears had trouble finding any sound, but for the explosive gysers, the first of which made her jump untill she (slowly) grew accustomed to it. Prehapes she shouldn't have followed her Umber here, as it was much more dangerous than she had originally thought. And too quite.<br>
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She creapt slowly forwards, moving closer to Töd, although she kept her tail close enough to tap the two wolves. She felt very comfortable next to the halfling. Cortina smiled, hoping the other would catch it.

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OOC<br>
In order to keep up with the mountain thread I'm going to jump forwards in time a little. They have simply been doing the same thing the whole time, struggling through the yucky swamp as it becomes more dense around them, much darker as the sky becomes obscured, and land and water only have vague boundaries anymore.<br>
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Umber kept a constant growl in the back of his throat as he waded through the water. It came to his belly, so not deep enough for him swim, but still making his progress slow and bothersome. He felt the mud on the bottom squish between his toes, he felt stray remains of vegetation slowly float past him in the smelly water, and he wanted to rip apart the insects which kept settling on and onto his dirty fur. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"Once we get out of here I'm going to take a long, long swim in the River,"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he growled to no one in particular, his teeth flashing as he bit off every word.<br>
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Suddenly he felt the ground beneath him slope upwards and he looked down in surprise. Ahead there was more water still, what little light there was reflected off of it all around them, yet as he moved on it seemed it was just a very small amount that only barely covered the ground beneath it. Once more, the swamp had betrayed the eye, and Umber growled. At least walking was made easier once more as the water now covered only his toes, and with his fur dripping he continued, casting glances at his companions, finally turning his gaze up to search for the white form of Jah~lila. He knew she was up there somewhere, though he couldn't see her.<br>
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Suddenly he froze still, and his growl stopped abrubtly. There had been no geysers for a while now, and they had been lucky to avoid them altogether so far, but now there had been another sound as well, Umber was sure of it. His ears standing upright he carefully looked around them at the bushes and outlines of the large trees his golden eyes could make out in the distance. He glanced at the others to see if they had heard something as well when he heard it again, and whipped his head to the side.<br>
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Rustling sounds, like feet running. It had been but a moment, and he saw nothing, but it was enough. He lifted his lips for a growl of warning, but instead only a whine came out. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"Be careful,"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> she said softly, his eyes and ears racing each other for speed as he tried to look everywhere at once, and catch any stray bit of sound, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"They found us, don't let them surround us!"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> He spoke of the ones he had warned them of at the Village. And just as he said this, two bright spots of light flashed on the other side of where he had heard the rustling sound, but they disappeared just as swiftly again, unseen by Umber.

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Re: Exploring the swamps

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At the back of the group, Blackback was having a little easier travelling since belly-deep water for Umber meant water only up to his knees (his lower knees even, since his legs where adiapose). Being able to lift the feet out of the water helped a lot. His coat was bigger trouble. It dragged in the water behind him and he had given up on trying to lift it up by now. He would have a lot of interesting inhabitants in that coat when he got out of this place the troll thought sourly.<br>
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The wolf seemed to have led them well thus far though -- they were at least headed into the depth of the swamp alright. The muddy water they where walking through where criss-crossed with roots and low slumping trees looking like skeleton hands where constantly drawing closer to each other, weaving their dark green fingers together into layered tapestries and a broken roof full of chirping and buzzing life.<br>
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All around them stood a constant cloud of insects. The fleabane was certainly helping those that had taken it, but still the insects was taking their toll. <br>
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Umber spoke from the front of the troupe, and since it was the first time anyone had said something for a long time (opening your mouth allowed the insects in there), the words travelled all the way back to Blackback at the rear. He stopped and looked around, his club still over his shoulder. It was dim under the woven canopy, but here and there strays of morning sun were throwing thin pillars of light down to the ground, pillars glittering with insect bodies, dazzling the eye. Blackback squinted into the punctured gloom without seeing anything. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"What?"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he grumbled, a bit too loud.

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Re: Exploring the swamps ...

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((Again, sorry for the wait!))<br>
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Melody stopped abruptly when Umber warned them all that someone had found them, it was most disconcerting to not know about whom he was talking and how much danger they were really in. Melody backed up a little and stood by Cortina, she nuzzled the young femmes cheek gently and whispered, "If we have to run, bite my tail hard and I'll lead you, alright?" she said quietly, she didn't care if Cortina made her bleed so long as they all escaped harm safely.

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Re: Exploring the swamps ...

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Silence followed the words of the others. Umber didn't answer right away as he was still looking about them, trying to catch a glimpse of what he felt <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--><em>must</em><!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> be there. But when nothing happened, nothing coul be seen or heard, the wolf backed his ears. Had he been wrong, was he so paranoid that he had imagined the sounds in the silence? Yet the female blue-hair had reacted as well, he had seen her stop from the corner of his eyes when he turned to look and search for the origin of the sound. It couldn't be just him.<br>
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Surrounded by water, shallow as it was, the group stood still and looked about. Yet silence around them was maintained. Umber took a deep breath and checked to see Melody and Cortina were alright before bothering with the others. <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"The things that live here, I meant them,"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> he started, trying to sound offhand to cover up what now seemed to be an overreaction of his earlier, <!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"They don't take kindly to...</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> and here he sucked up his breath and his ears flew back once more as he stared wideyed beyond Blackback to the back of their group.<br>
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He had heard nothing, yet now their little group no longer stood alone. Behind and out of range of Blackback now kneeled a small figure, one Umber knew was no taller than Töd of their party. The figure remained still, observing them calmly with eyes large and black, but with a glowing white orb in the middle of each eye that stood out in the relative darkness. It's body was protected by natural armor the color of mud, and covered by what could either be decorative decaying and dried vines, or actual growths from their own body that twined all around them, Umber had never been able to tell. It had no hair though it's head was not smooth either, other growths protruded from it. The lower end of it's face held a mouth, but other than that and it's eyes, it had no other facial features visible.<br>
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<!--EZCODE BOLD START--><strong>"These are our lands,"</strong><!--EZCODE BOLD END--> the thing said calmly in a soft whispering voice after it had observed each of them for a moment. Disaproval however was clearly heard in it's voice, with maybe a hint of a threat. It was hard to tell whether it was strong or not, it certainly didn't seem to be a match for any of their party, but Umber was not fooled. Their strength did not lie in their bodies, but in their number. Nervously his eyes moved around to see where it's fellows were, trying to spot those telltale white spots in the darkness, but saw none. It looked like this creature was alone, and that made the big wolf even more nervous.<br>
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Re: Exploring the swamps ...

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<!--EZCODE FONT START--><span style="color:blue;">Raven had kept calm when all of this was happening, at least on the outside, on the inside she was screaming. "What is that thing Umber?Please enlighten us before it attacks."She said, suprised by the icyness of her own voice. She looked at the creature with violet eyes, her mind flitting over every kind of creature that she knew of and was frightened to learn that she didn't know this one. She gripped her staff and readied herself incase the thing decided to attack.</span><!--EZCODE FONT END-->

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