Keerla stood to the left and behind Beluar ready to assist. He deflected a thrust from his left and twisted his blade, forcing his attacker's sword to the right. Keerla took the opportunity to thrust her sword under Beluar's left arm and into the elf's side, piercing his lung, and retreated. 

The next several seconds passed by in a fury of sparks as they clashed but they paused when the dark god spoke.

The booming voice echoed in Elwin’s mind, “You shall not stop me. I will send you all into darkness and consume the land.”

By the pained reaction from his pack and his allies, everyone must have heard its voice.

I will not let you. This forest is mine to protect.

Lightning strikes followed Silvertree’s proclamation, and a...

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