Thofred flickered into and out of consciousness as the half-elf carried him along the trail.  After what felt like an eternity of rocking pain, the elven company came riding up the road.  Elves held watch over most of the land about their domain, so it wasn’t surprising they were quickly.  What was surprising is orcs being close to those borders as well.  The orcs where either quick, lucky, or rather smart.  And Thofred doubted the later.<br/><br/>“I thank you Elf-lord, but my cares are heavy.” Thofred said once he was laid upon the cot.  “My men lay abandoned upon the road and their murderers run wild.  Until those woes are amended, I cannot be at peace.”  His thoughts faded for a moment as the cot was raised between the elves horses.  As they rode towards Rivendell, Thofred muttered in his semi-consciousness.<br/>“I can’t leave my men like that, I have to avenge them.  I can’t leave them, they need me.”  He continued to mummer this until they arrived at Rivendell.