Edmer wakes with a start as the creature crashes though the camp. Blinking the sleep from his eyes, he makes out chaotic movement in the dim light of the fire. Acting on instinct, he leaps to his feet and assumes a fighting stance.
Slowly starting to find his bearings, Edmer moves to place himself between the weaker members of the group and whatever dangers lurk in the dark woods beyond the fire.
"Is everyone alright?"