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"For Helm!", bellows the Paladin sinking the holy Avenger into the Nandi bear's skull. It cleaves the brute's head almost to the neck. Another bear lunges for him and he wrenches at the sword which is firmly stuck in the convulsing Nandi bear.
With a supreme effort he dodges the oncoming bear, his hands still gripping the sword hilt, thus managing to twist the dead bear's body entirely around. Charging through the blazing bear carcass the second bear is confused,and attacks the corpse.One dinner-plate sized paw smashing into the unresponsive body. With a yank the sword comes free the Paladin staggers back against the chamber wall with the blade held straight before him. Just in time to receive the second bear which rushes forward with remarkable speed impaling itself on the huge sword. The Paladin is slammed against the wall with stunning force,only the hilt of the great sword is between him and the bear's chest. His brain badly rattled by the assault, he gazes blearily into the bear's dying eyes.
"'Tis a pleasure and an honor to have this dance with you,no madam I will lead..." And with that consciousness fades and he slides slowly to the floor one arm around the dead beast.
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