Swiftcurrent Creek I'm first in the water

Noise. Scents. He was surrounded. Someone even touched him. Rhakios groaned again and rolled his head as he continued to fight his way back from the darkness. More strength came into his legs as he drew them back as if preparing to stand. But just as he seemed to pull nearer to waking, his shoulders slackened and his form went entirely limp. An exhausted sigh rushed out between his lips. He was out cold again.

Feel free to skip Rhakios for the remainder of the thread! He will wake later.