Meribabell writes:
There has been a marked change in the Will’o’the Wisp. He does not shine as bright and he moans as though in mourning. Dunfallon thinks it is because we have passed out of the land that no one will name and are no longer behind its barrier.
The pixie keeps up a stream of conversation whenever he carries him. But Willie answers not a word.
We proceeded more cautiously per Noralei’s suggestion. And she ranged far beyond us looking out for the enemy.
We passed many more hollowed out chambers. And when Noralei discovered that some showed signs of recent habitation, we became more cautious still.