The Companions

In an age long past, many fantastic creatures roamed the land. There were magical folk as well, such as Elves, Dwarves, Fairies, Pixies, Brownies, Nymphs, etc. Many of the creatures were extraordinary members of species that were common in the areas they roamed. One such was a rare Sabertooth Black Panther. 600 pounds of flesh and bone, quite ferocious and fiercely loyal to whatever companion he ran with. No one would he allow to choose his companion for him. He would choose his companion, based on unknowable senses, and would bond with that companion as quickly as he could.

This one has bonded with a female elf, who knew his intentions to bond with her before he actually chose her. The companions cannot communicate by spoken word, but they have a rapport that lets them know what each other is thinking. They run the wild lands together, seeing what they can see. doing what needs doing, and living a fairly good life on the roam.