[Cimmerian]

Calixto's dissapearance bothered Bulvard. He was the one who lnew the surest way to the hiding place of the Sword and now without him they would have a much harder task in finding the way themselves. But first they had to look for him.

The pale morning light fel nto their paltry shelter and everyone was ready to move onward. The party mounted their steeds which had returned to them after hiding during all the fighting. Bulvard sat on Arod with Aronja upon his shoulder. The bird would do well in scouting for them, but his mind link with her was yet to be restored.

Bulvard rode out into the clearing, the others, Gywn, Elanor, Elwyn and Harolas accepting him as a de-facto leader followed him. The path lad strewn with bodies of orc and warg and their rotting stench.

"Our first task is to look for Calixto. Let us retrace our steps and return the way we came." said Bulvard.

"I think so as well," agreed Gwyn.

"But we also need to find Tumnaooriel, she is missing too." cried Elanor.

And Bulvard looked at her quizically, apparently he had not yet met this person.

"And Ain is gone too," said Harolas. At this Gwyn snorted rudely. Elwyn smiled quietly.

The rode ahead in single file.