[Eönwë]

Dan was left behind during the chase. He had no horse, and even if someone had offered him theirs, it would be to no avail, as he had never learnt to ride a horse. And anyway, considering his height, a pony would probably be more appropriate. He stood now, looking out towards the plains, and could see Eodwine and Saeryn in the front, followed by others he could not make out in the darkness, even with the moon rising, leaving the galloping riders as silhouettes outlined with a silver light, cold and magical.

The evening had been a strange one indeed. Though could see that something was going on between Eodwine and Saeryn he had been completely surprised that they were going to get married. Then again, he was a newcomer, and it seemed that those who had been part of the community for much longer than he had weren't as surprised and were just happy that Lord Eodwine had finally decided to marry again. And even stranger was the fact that they announced that their wedding would be the very same night, as if they could not bear to hide it any longer, or as if there was some need to rush the proceedings. Interesting, he thought to himself- he would have to think more on this later on. Besides, he was happy for the Eorl- he was a wise and kindly man with a good sense of humour as well, which was hard to come by in those in such high positions, but then again, Eodwine had not been born an Eorl. He was good man, and deserved such a kind, beautiful and intelligent wife. Dan had been cheering along with the rest of Scarburg when Eodwine proposed.

Dan's spirits lowered a little. It seemed like everyone was getting together with someone. There was Eodwine and Saeryn, and there was also Harreld and Ginna, whose relationship seemed more complicated than it looked, but again he had not been in the Hall at the time. Even Erbrand, who was new like Dan himself, had found someone. Actually, thought Dan, What was wrong with Erbrand today? He made up his mind to find out later, which would probably be tomorrow after the festivities had ended. Erbrand had seemed unsure of himself and determined to prove himself all day, and he also seemed to have a grudge with Thornden that he wanted to settle, but as to why, Dan had no idea what would turn a normally kind and relaxed man into such a wild fighter. And I'm supposed to be the Wild Man here... A grim smile made its way across his rugged features. The man needed to come to his senses. Since Erbrand had started being with Kara, he had become much more sensitive and slightly paranoid, and it could get worse unless he came to terms with his feelings. So Dan resolved to talk to his friend later.

The sword fight hadn't been too bad either. He had beat, Erbrand, who surprisingly hadn't taken it too badly. But next he had been up against Crabannan, who was much larger, and so it wasn't a surprise that we won, even though Dan did manage to make it quite a show. And Crabannan proved to be the winner in the end anyway, so he didn't mind losing to him that much.

After the final event, it seemed that everyone was busy doing whatever they were doing for the wedding, and had forgotten all about him, so Dan had nothing to do, and was reduced to wandering the camp aimlessly.

The wedding had been impressive, especially what had been prepared at such short notice. And the had been that old man. Who is he and how did he know exactly when to come? thought Dan. He was one of the many peculiar conundrums that Dan had started to take for granted in this place, as it became a sort of home to him, but he still wanted to find out more of this Eodwemer.

He looked away from the chase and went towards the kitchens to see if anyone wanted any help there. On the way, he met someone who was also walking in the same direction. It was one of the guards who he had come to know not well, but at least as an acquaintance. "Balvir," said Dan, "How goes the night watch?"