Bearclaw Valley I just slip away and I am gone

many fangs drove into the man, whose one fatal mistake had been ever doubting the might of the bear.

astara held steadfast - skoll, toad, and avicus saw to it earp was swiftly eviscerated. between all of them arcs of brilliant red blood sprouted and the den was stained with a dull, coppery scent of salt and blood.

astara's teeth remained taut against the beast, refusing to let go -- she was aware her daughter was down, and would not let go for fear of god until earp was so dismantled and disintegrated that it was certain he would never rise again.