The warriors gathered around the weakened and fascinated owlbear that had no idea what was coming. The spell hit with success and you could physically see the beast get weaker as muscles shrunk and the thing was just about to attack when it became fascinated with Stallen’s playing. These owlbears were known for their strength and Pishella aimed to help the group with this last one so she cast her memorized spell known as ‘Ray of Enfeeblement’. The improved magic missile would have to suffice for now though as three of the orbs flew through the air unerringly aimed for and striking the last owlbear leaving burnt tuffs of fur and flesh where they hit. Xiamaru was becoming more powerful, he could feel the energies just bursting at the seams during battle as he wanted to show off some of his new arsenal of spells. Only two owlbears remained and as Karish swung back his mighty two-handed sword and almost split open one owlbear he was facing off against, there would be only one left. Kumari summoned the red scythe that floated above the grease and also struck at the owlbears as they tried to get up. Thorin and Karish slashed the fallen magical beasts as the dead allies provided some targets for the enemies attacks along with the summoned pets. The air crackled with powerful energy and summoned pets appeared to help our cause just as a grease spell went off and the owlbears tumbled to the ground. Until now, only one of the owlbears had advanced, now the other two charged in and seeing as how tough these were, we decided to use the spells. The first attack of the fight began as Thorin swung back his new axe with amazing skill and cleaved deep into the side of one of the bears drawing a huge mix of blood and feathers in a powerful gash.Įldiritch let an arrow fly that found its mark as the shaft sunk deep into the large beast. We weren’t sure about the remaining challenges and so saved our spells in case we really got into trouble later, so no area effect spells were cast – this would be a pure battle royal with our dead allies to be used as meat-er–bone-shields. The owlbears charged and we were ready for them. Thorin Pax, the new addition to the group, readied himself along with the others. ‘Let them come to us! Prepare for their assault!’ Shouted Stallen as he began singing the tune the party knew so well to help them fight and defend. One is a challenge to the uninitiated, two is a difficult encounter and one you may not walk away from and three is a likely death sentence. These beasts were the size of great grizzly bears with the ferocious head of an owl, they say created by some demented wizards. No sooner did we agree to stay and fight than the gates on the far side of the arena opened up and three great owlbears came loping out. All we knew is that some great reward awaits us for defeating some challenges….how hard can it be? And these were always the famous last words…

This didn’t make much sense, but then not much did since we got back from the Hickory Branch. We all agreed in compliance and unsheathed our weapons. Seeing as we were all set and ready to begin our trip to Nulb, we couldn’t be more prepared. We were in a giant arena, much like the one we just read about and there was a hooded figure standing in front of us. We slowly got up and looked around at our new surroundings. “What foul sorcery is this?!” growled the dwarf as he fell down into a heap on the ground along with the rest of the group. Xiamaru brought the huge leather-bound tome out and handed it over where Stallen began to read some of it… ‘Interesting, let’s have a look at that, ‘ replied the bard. It talks about the tales of a great adventuring party thrust into an arena and I sensed a great magical nature about it as well.’ Xiamaru replied, ‘It’s a great work of art indeed this book. Just as we were about to leave the inn, Stallen asked Xiamaru what he uncovered in the great tome he was reading. We had been there before, and felt a little overwhelmed with the experience of ourselves but having just finished up this side-campaign of raising the orc stronghold, we felt better prepared for this part of the adventure. The others were gathering their supplies together and readying themselves for the trip back to Nulb as that’s where the adventure would take us next. Thorin Pax woke up in a puddle of his own drool accompanied by a splitting headache, something the dwarf was used to.

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