The Magical Herd

You push your way through the brush and come out into a clearing. The leagus mare standing in the middle of it looked quite intimidating, so you turn back in hopes of finding Relva, just in case you need to be rescued again.

"Where are you going so quickly human?"

You freeze. You hope you hadn't offended her. Those talons on her hind legs looked vicious.

"You can turn around now. My name is Vekma, and I'm not going to eat you. I know I may not look it, but I'm really quite sweet and cuddly."

Turning to face her, she was indeed smiling, and not in the "Lookee, I've got dinner" kind of way. You relax and explain that you'd just had a near encounter with Okana. You catch youself just before explaining why Okana thought you'd make a good lunch. But Vekma didn't seem interested in the reason. "That Okana is such a hot-head. Thinks she's the finest hunter this side of the Realm. I'm not convinced, but its not worth arguing over it."

"While you're here, perhaps you would like to meet one of my friends? This way."