His name was Polaris. He was fearless and loyal. One day, close to evening we ran into Tryke stuck between two trees. I saw an opportunity to tame him. I approached the tangled beast from the opposite direction I had left Polaris. Thinking I had the advantage I began to attempt my attack with my club. The Tryke was strong enough to break the trees and attacked back. At 34th level I was no match for the raging horns. All of a sudden I heard the horn-like war cry of Polaris as he engaged the rampaging Tryke. Polaris knowing he was outmatched turned and fled leading the Tryke away from me. In panic I whistled for Polaris to return to me. BIG MISTAKE! In obedience Polaris stopped to return but he could not escape the charge of the pursuing Tryke, which he easily was out running. I had killed my loyal companion by calling him back. Had I let him go he would have easily outrun the Tryke and I would have found him later.