With the aid of the god of storms, he was able to avoid the feral animal's next blow and dig his sword right into its forehead, causing it to yowl loudly and drop the tree from its teeth. From the wound, slight trickles of a thick viscous gold substance dribbled out into the beast's matted fur. Quickly the beast flung its head from side to side to throw Eldarin off. If he kept a hold of his sword, he might be able to pull it out, or he could leave it in.