Tristan looked over from where he was strapping on his own shield.<br/><br/>"I did," he answered, "At least I think I did.  I'm not sure."  He glanced about at the increasingly restless men and dwarves about them, "It's strong, isn't it?" he asked quietly.<br/><br/>"Aye," Garreth interjected as he stepped up, "The whole boat can feel it now.  But everyone is ready."<br/><br/>Ahead of them, around the curve of the river, the retreating vegetation revealed the docks and the fortified village beyond them.  The sounds of horns and gongs carried through the air to their ears.<br/><br/>"They know we're here," Tristan said as he lifted his sword, "They're ready for us."