บท 125: Vivian's location

A creature with an arrow stuck through its neck lied before Eldrian. Observing it Eldrian found that it reminded him of a black panther. But it was larger and clearly not simply a normal animal. Its fur was so dark that it seemed to absorb the light from the fire.

Eldrian could not do much more than a quick change at it as another of these Yania creatures rushed at him, from behind the darkness. Eldrian dodged to the side to avoid its attack, having had almost no time to react. The creatures blending too well with the dark of night.

As he readied himself for battle the beast ignored him and ran towards Floyd who was closest. Eldrian cursed, wanting to chase, but more beasts were charging in from the darkness.

Realizing that his normal fighting style of avoiding and countering would not work, Eldrian stood his ground and instead blocked the beasts with his spear. Forcing them to fight him.