[astarielle]

Astarielle rode up swiftly behind to the front of the band of dwarves. She had disappeared in Bree as she felt a feeling of darkness come over her and went to investigate. As she neared the front she said in a clear voice but only loud enough for them to hear, "Hurry, make haste into the woods on the eastern side. At least there we may have an advantage. Hurry".

Astarielle drew her sword and held it aloof, silently she plunged into the wood. By going into the woods Astarielle hoped that their trail would get confused but also slow down the enemy.

"Go quietly, as silent as your feet will take you, head for the clearing 2leagues yonder."She said calmly with a gesture of her sword."I will cover the rear a let the others know where we are."

With that she halted and Talhandir turned instantly on her haunches and sped of in to the dense woodland, ducking and diving.

She found an elm tree and with great skill carved into the bark she carved some symbols; a number 2, an E for east and an A for Astarielle. She knew that whoever the attackers were they would not understand.

She turned once more and followed the dwarves.