"Indeed, let's head back to base and drink enough wine to forget about what we've seen. Until we have to see it again"
Turning to Lord Felspar "I'm afraid the we destroyed the ritual circles, but I am sure a man of your wisdom will be able to gain some information from what is left"
As he leapt into the boat to leave, it swayed suddenly, and the boatman had to quickly pull his oar to steady it. A splash of water came from the paddle and landed on Ember's back. The young spirit looked up into Baruman's eyes, and then suddenly disappeared.
A wave of panic came over him at the loss of his new friend, and he felt the amulet grow cold around his neck. Reaching his hand to clasp it, he could somehow still feel some form of energy coming from it though. It's OK, I can feel that you are still there.