Chapter 1: Prologue: Worthy
The thunder roared throughout the forest as Orius was pelted with bitter rains. His visibility became ever decreasing as the night dragged on. With his bow notched he crept through the forest listening carefully for his prey just as his father had taught him. With a flash he could see the bear in lead of him dragging its latest kill. If Orius was to succeed he would need to remain unnoticed until striking.
Seeing a silhouette of the bear Orius stalked tree to tree hiding behind trunks or low hanging branches. The branches creaked beneath his feet announcing his presents to the bear. The creature turned and reared