what tricks can i use?

[zakharak]

I am in desperate need of training for this level. I know it's only Burial Isle, but it IS impossible to get past the bears and wolves. What can i do?
The battle starts with ALL my spellcasters panicking and cursed, and with all the bombardment, it makes the game less enjoyable. Just know: I made it past Yxonomei faster than these guys. hey peace for now, lighting comes here in SW colorado.

lata

[Ar-Cunin]

Just keep all but one party-member out of harm way until the bear has roared

Other than that there are both a 1. lvl priest and a 2. lvl mage spell that makes the party immune to panic

[Micah Foehammer]

A VERY cheesy way to get through this is to turn all of your party invisible EXCEPT your cleric. Then have him cast as many static charges as he can. Approach the bears from the north, trigger the dialogue and when the bears et al attack cast sanctuary! Stand back and watch the fun! If the santuary runs out, cast another.

A more conventional approach is to approach from the north and to drop a series of death fogs, spike stones, spike growth and webs in a perimeter around your party. Those will all slow down the bears approach. Summon a bunch of monsters for reinforcements. Use as many protective spells as you can muster: PFE 10', Prayer, Bless, Recitation, Courage, Hope, Resist Fear, chaotic commands .. etc. Now let them come to YOU.