�Wolves. They are close. Maybe two miles distant.� His brow was creased again and I could tell something was troubling him. �They are roaming far from their usual territory. These are not the wolves I have faced before. We must be careful.�
Priscilla and I did not move as we watched Lanthir begin to gather more firewood. He turned to look at us, his eyes stern once more. �Help me. We must light fires in a circle around us to keep the wolves at bay.� I didn�t want to move, but with Priscilla�s nudging I was able to get up and in a few moments we had several fires lit all around us. When the last fire had been fanned into strong flame, Lanthir motioned us to the middle of the circle.
�It is time you sleep. It will be a long night and there is no telling what this new hazard may ask of us in the morning. You need your rest and strength.�
Priscilla and I ended up laying back to back, wrapped in our blankets, as close as we could get to one another. I tried to force my eyes shut but couldn�t. Even as I relate this, the howls are coming closer to us. A beast that can make such a horrible noise I never wish to see. I find that I am suddenly overjoyed for the form of Lanthir that is sitting not far from me, keen eyes alert and wary. I may not have been happy with Lanthir�s training today, but at every howl I am thankful for the Elf that is sitting a silent watchman over our little party. The howls are even closer now. I do not think I will shut my eyes tonight.