Drevlin, post two

"I don't like splitting off from Alkadian like this.", Drevlin thought to himself. "And to wander off into the forest with this crazy halfling without him around... that bugger gives me the creeps. Still, Alkadian is an able mage and his 'pet' alone is more than enough deterrent for the average highwayman. I'm sure he'll be fine. It's us I'm worried about."

The whispers had told him that the party would be splitting, and that Alkadian would be doing something alone. They had spoken of a lost city and of orks and magic, and a dark-robed visage... and dragons. They murmered about power and darkness, and at times spoke of mad nonsese. Drevlin wasn't sure how this tied in with the burnt circle, if indeed it did at all, but the whispers had planted a seed of unease in him. And being seperated from the object of his unholy mission made him even more on edge.

That night, as they sat by the small fire, Drevlin felt a little more at ease. The darkness always comforted him, made him feel at home. Alim had picked a good spot for the party to set camp, and Drevlin was glad to have such an able ranger along for the ride. His knowledge of the woods and plains alike made their lives more comfortable on the road, and his aim and speed with a bow was no small boon either.
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Early in the morning, before the sun had even begun to creep above the horizon, Drevlin was up and packing his kit. He had a revelation during his prayers last night. Once more, Velsharoon's voice had reached out and grasped his mind. He had spoken of dark things and had revealed a new part of his plan. There was something powerful in the near future, and the winds of change would be blowing soon.

Milo was the next up, and as Drevlin was done with his kit, he sat next to Milo and watched him ready his gear. They chatted about the morning and the birds for a while, then ate some hard tack that Drevlin had with him. Velsharoon had said this one had no small part to play in the upcoming trials, so Drevlin had an interest in Milo that he had not had before.

"Drevlin," Milo asked,"didn't you have four unded owlbears lastnight?"
"Yes." Drevlin replied, not answering the question he knew Milo was asking.
Not one to be put off, Milo asked,"Well how come there are only three of them this morning?"
"I broke one of them." Drevlin said, and then got up and wandered off to wake the others.