The group was overwhelmed, the Fey creatures closing in from all sides. Their relentless attacks left little room to breathe as everyone fought with everything they had. Gedeon loosed arrows rapidly, his aim precise, but there were too many. Derick swung his massive two-handed sword in wide arcs, cleaving through the advancing hordes, sweat dripping down his brow. Barrett roared, his enormous axe splitting a creature in two with each swing, but even his strength was beginning to wane. Raphael, shield raised and sword glowing faintly with divine energy, stood at the center of the group, deflecting blows and barking commands. “Hold the line! We need to buy Aydin more time!” Ari spun her quarterstaff, releasing bursts of fire to burn back the creatures, though the constant drain of energy l

