Snippet #2574953

The Ranger rose softly from the hammock that was nestled between the limbs of an ancient willow in the small village that dwelt the Rangers of Enri. Elijin as he had been known since his birth walked slowly along the branch of the tree towards the various walk ways and paths that ran through the branches of the elder trees in these woods. He came upon one of the guards lately placing his hand on the mans shoulder letting him know he was friend and passing. They rarely spoke in these dark times as the servants of the dark lord would occasionally wonder these deep into the woods.

Elijin was on his way this morning to meet his friend the eagle he had become known to name Icarus for his massive wings and tolerance for the high altitudes as if he would reach. He made his way through the quiet village most of the villagers and rangers asleep with the exception of those on guard that stood diligently by hidden in the tree tops waiting for an enemy. Now though he quickly made his way to the clearing where the eagle waited on the limp of a fallen flapping his wings and pecking at the coat he bore. He greeted Elijin with a head bob as if knowing silence was needed.

"Now my friend I have an important errand for you. I need a letter delivered to the King. He should know that we are well for the most part and we stand by for his call. Please make all haste with it." The man said quietly to the eagle tying the scroll onto one of the birds massive scaled talons.

Icarus understood perfectly flapping his massive wings before the ranger and taking off towards the sky and a Southwest direction toward the lonely castle that stood out even here on the skyline. Elijin slipped back into the village for now all he could do was wait.