[Taralphiel]

Anarya took refuge in the trees as a host of orcs came past. She eyed them closely as they filed through the undergrowth, and pondered their situation.

'We are close to an enemy force of great size. We must alert the King' she mused 'But how will he get here before a great attack meets him unawares?'

She met the gaze of the Dark Elf as he held his bow. He seemed to understand her troubles, and his expression gave a small amount of reassurance.

She also watched the human and Khelek. Great changes had come over her, and indeed their whole party. Anarya knew that she had withdrawn and become melancholy over the lst few weeks, and she did not see the need to hide such emotions. Such a great burden was on them, and she did not know how they would be able to release it.

At that moment, she felt a darkness sweep through her mind, and it shocked her. Looking up, she saw the human turn pale. All she could do was mouth to the she-elf... 'She is here'...