[center][h1]Act: I[/h1]

[h3]Giants of the north[/h3][/center]

[center]All around the battlefield numerous spears were pulled from their hosts.  One by one the roots swelled up against the shafts of the spears and removed them from the corpses; though unlike before the strange red glow did not dissipate off the spear, instead it seemed to glow a slight bit brighter than before.   The giant noticed this, with a quick tilt of his head from side to side as it observed the shamans work.  It seemed to be indifferent about the spears this time, however, and his attention quickly returned to the small man with the big spear in front of him, at least until River's magic hit him.  The torrent of water crashed hard against the breastplate of the monster causing the all-too-familiar red-lightning like lines to arch out and destroy the oncoming water magic; except for the red-hot area that was hit with the caustic acid already.  There the armor groaned and buckled until numerous small cracks formed causing small sections of the armor to break apart and fall away.  The creature roared in defiance as it watched as its once perfect armor now cratered inward as steam continued to pour upwards from the spot.  "[i][b]You,[/b][/i]" the creature pointed at River, "[i][b]I kill you-[/b][/i]" the creature paused as a blast of lightning crashed into its ankle, though it was absorbed by the magical property that the armor seemed to possess.[/center]   

[center]"[i][b]Stupid magic beings I stronger than that,[/b][/i]" the creature groaned as he pointed towards Lilianna, "[i][b]you die ne-[/b][/i]" the creature started before being interrupted by the illusion magic of Aredeyr.  It eyed the phantom creatures before it before it returned its gaze towards the shimmering outline that was Gilead.[/center]  

[center]"[i][b]Stupid magic, silly creatures, I see you still!  I champion, I strong, I-[/b][/i]" the creature started once again but was, this time, interrupted by a monstrous Inquisitor.[/center]   

[center]"[i][b]Let's see just how strong you are,[/b][/i]" Kharne shouted as he grabbed hold of the creatures back as he pushed the monster forward.[/center]   

[center]"[i][b]I stronger than-[/b][/i]" the creature was rocked off balance by a spear of fire magic conjured by Ardur that dug deep into the exposed section of armor.  A cloud of smoke and broken metal surged forth into the air as the monster roared once again with the sad moan of a creature in pain.  The armor cratered inward even further at the spot now, pushing nearly several inches deep at the deepest spot, The creature fell backwards and flayed his arms enough after the strike to throw Kharne off his back, before he caught his balance moments before a second fire spear struck the beast; though this time the aim was off and it instead crashed into the right breastplate, being negated by the magical armor.[/center]

[center]"[i][b]Inquisitors,[/b][/i]" Ardur groaned as he gripped his side with his hand, "[i][b]that beast is resistant to our magic attacks,[/b][/i]" he paused as he pointed towards the cratered remains of what was the left side of the breastplate, "[b]except for that area.  Focus your magic there,[/b]" he paused as he turned towards the soldiers, "[i][b]keep your distance still,[/b][/i]" he paused as he turned his attention to Kharne, "[i][b]Kharne, do that again and Gilead get ready for your window,[/b][/i]" he finished shouting as he turned his attention back towards Lilianna, "[i][b]all hands on deck for this mission, the Inquisition needed all her members,[/b][/i]" he paused as he turned his attention back towards the beast. "[i][b]espically with an enemy as unknown as this, your skills will prove most useful,"[/b][/i] he finished with a smirk.[/center]

[center]His Inquisitors had fumbled in their initial exchange with the beast but they had created a very real weak spot for them to exploit.  It seemed the caustic acid from Kharne had neutralized whatever magical barrier the beast employed.  While some Inquisitors had fumbled with their own discovery of this, Ardur knew that it was just a matter of time before they felled the monstrous beast and claimed victory this day.[/center]