[Shrowd Umbra]

Death has never been far on my heels, I have even seen the void on occasion. Felt something in the darkness look upon me and turn aside in disinterest. I thought for certain I would remain this time. I was hunting in Silkwood as I often do, reading a letter from Terringar reminding me of his age and my promise to carry on his work. A great spider, a breed I have only ever seen at distance, descended upon me and knocked me to the ground with a bite from its fangs. I felt poison course through me as I tried to stem the blood. When the creature realized I was beginning to drag myself away, it lunged again. I remember a flurry of fur and feral rage launching into the spider, the howls and squeals of the two combatants. I turned to face the new aggressor only to meet my life long friend, Tanal. I was still poisoned but faithful Tanal kept me on my feet until we could reach the healer in Folian's Vale. He was swift to aid me, but just as swift to collect for his services. This one time, I did not begrudge him for the charge.