‘Damn it Nathaniel, release it!’ cried the dazed Knight.
Blood dripped from the left side of Heldran’s head, where it had bounced violently off the wall. Content that the Knight no longer posed an immediate threat, the Narlakin retracted its tendrils after tossing Heldran unceremoniously across the cavern floor, causing the Knight’s limp body to roll along the dusty ground. Enraged by the sight of his fallen comrade, he slashed wildly at the creature, which slowly turned about to face him. More of its tendrils fell to the ground as his blade severed the horror’s remaining appendages with renewed vigour, fuelled by his growing anger and hatred. In his rage, he neglected to pay adequate attention to his own footwork, allowing his opponent’s final tendril to wrap around his leg. The Narlakin
