Eudes felt both a sense of relief and fear. He would happily explain the contrast of his feelings to those around him but they would not understand. You had to be a warrior to grasp the dichotomy. You had to be a person that lived on the sword's edge. Like being in the final moments of battle when the last blow is about to strike and you know you're going to die. It is a moment of fear that your life is over and yet a sense of peace that your battle is done.
Eudes called out, "Everyone stay together! The rock spire over there. That's where help is waiting."
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When Eudes and the group made it to the safety of the rock, the warrior was disillusioned at the sight. Arastor still sat atop his pony. Standing next to him was the Songweaver and an Elf.
Eudes could not contain his frustra
