Sir Eric is actively being picked clean by hundreds of mutated crows. Despite Sir Brinley Dane's efforts to fend them off with his sword, the crows overwhelm Eric, tearing his flesh and viscera apart. His screams fade as he falls to the ground, and the crows continue to feast on his body.
The heroes realize the mutated crows are drawn to them as fresh meat and are overwhelming in numbers. Balto lights a weirdness candle, which emits a protective glow that repels the crows. The candle's magic causes the crows to screech and retreat, providing the group with a temporary safe zone.
The fore-dweller is a heavily armored, four-armed humanoid creature wielding a sword and staff. It is a formidable enemy that tests the heroes' resolve. The encounter highlights the power of the weirdness candles, as the creature's armor weakens under the candle's light, allowing the heroes to eventually defeat it.
Balto uses a last-ditch effort to heal himself by casting Mystical Healing. He spends mana points to speed up the ritual and stabilize his wounds. The healing magic, combined with the leadership bonus from Jasper, saves his life, allowing him to continue the journey.
As the group approaches Castle Crowsnest, they notice the mist thinning due to giant black candles surrounding the castle. The castle itself is pitch black, with crows and ravens feasting on carrion. The structure is ominous and foreboding, signaling the evil that awaits inside.
Despite being broken and beaten, the heroes find renewed resolve. They steel themselves to cross the threshold of Castle Crowsnest, determined to face Mordred and uncover the knowledge needed to save Briarbrook and potentially all of Avalon. Their bond and mission give them the strength to continue.
Our heroes face the horrors of the mist in the finale of this mini campaign...
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