Phil turned back to the fortress and noticed two people being held hostage in the courtyard. Phil focused his eyes, looked across the courtyard at the multiple Vygorns who seemed to be protecting the hostages, including one who seemed of high importance which was shown by a red streak in his hair. This isn't going to be easy, Phil thought, but they must be the missing Hygrons . "I'll see you guys down there" he said pointing at the two hostages. He then sprinted down the hill and toward the gate, as fast as possible. Phil didn't notice the storm the air elemental, Aerilyn, had conjured till he was nearly pulled off the ground. Using his sword, though, kept him on his feat and allowed him to press on after he regained his balance. Phil thought about how much of a disadvantage he was at and that he was going to need to change his attack plan. He let go of his sword and shield, which deformed as they left his hands. the Vygorns seemed confused at the storm that Aerilyn was still maintaining. Phil crouched and made his way around some boxes and waited for an opening in all the chaos to get near to the hostages. When he found that opening, he silently dashed towards them. It was Will and Cora! "Hey guys I'm here to get you guys out" he whispered in comparison to the storm. He then conjured a dagger of light and cut the bindings off of Cora but as he went to free Will. A swift foot appeared and kicked Phil in his face and causing him to lose balance and fall on his arse. Phil held his head, he felt dizzy. When his vision cleared up though, the Vygorn with the streak in his hair smiled menacingly as he approached Phil. The Vygorn then stamped on Phil's Neck, who's eyes widened with pain, and started choking him using his foot. The Vygorn's expression didn't change as he stared down at Phil with that smile. Phil attempted to claw at the Vygorn and couldn't focus enough to create another weapon as his was located out of reach to his left.