"While there were some lives lost, it was not as many as it might have been thanks to Bard's quick thinking," Fili said, in praise of the man. "No, I am afraid the peril that affects us is much closer to home and is a sickness of the mind rather than the wounds of battle." Ushlun stared at him accusingly, as though he was avoiding the truth. "It plagues my uncle and I worry it might take me, as well."