I can't control their fear, only my own.
The strange warm light that washed over the forest and the ensuing struggle was a pleasant surprise. Although his initial response was skepticism, wondering if it was a trick of the woods, the effect it had on the allogator was indication enough of its allegiance. Then the swelling sensation started in his chest and arms. A newfound strength was enough to force his will upon the creature with his attached sword. Growling deeply, Zavien pulled the weapon to his side, slamming the log monster against a nearby tree. It roared again as his blade became dislodged from its head and it fell to its side on the soiled forest floor, limbs flailing in pain.
Now that he was detached from the creature and had a surge of supernatural strength, Zavien took the opportunity to land a fatal blow. With a strong stab of his arms, he aimed for the heart. His sword slid in between the rivets of the wooden exterior, separating muscle and tissue before finding its mark. A shortened howl erupted from its mouth with its final breath, a shudder running through its body, followed by subtle twitching. When it finally stilled, Zavien knelt beside the creature, placing a hand on its flank. "Thank you for your blessing." He bowed his head for a moment, thanking the gods for the opportunity and ability to hunt such an animal.
Once the moment had passed, he turned his head to Hadama, smiling. "Thanks for the help! That was a neat trick." Pulling a dagger from his belt, he began slicing the meat from the fresh carcass. "Now, what were we talking about?"
Now that he was detached from the creature and had a surge of supernatural strength, Zavien took the opportunity to land a fatal blow. With a strong stab of his arms, he aimed for the heart. His sword slid in between the rivets of the wooden exterior, separating muscle and tissue before finding its mark. A shortened howl erupted from its mouth with its final breath, a shudder running through its body, followed by subtle twitching. When it finally stilled, Zavien knelt beside the creature, placing a hand on its flank. "Thank you for your blessing." He bowed his head for a moment, thanking the gods for the opportunity and ability to hunt such an animal.
Once the moment had passed, he turned his head to Hadama, smiling. "Thanks for the help! That was a neat trick." Pulling a dagger from his belt, he began slicing the meat from the fresh carcass. "Now, what were we talking about?"
Zavien
