As Iseldis moved, Roland did as well. He sorely wished he had his sword, or this would have been little to deal with. But even with the Draugr's back turned, he found he only had a small amount of his stamina to use with his considerable strength. He hit the Draugr with a backfist to the head, sending the undead stumbling. 

If it was hurt, it gave no real sign and turned, eyes glowing with an unknown power. It opened its toothless maw and struck with its notched sword, Roland leaping back from the slash. With a desperation, he flung himself forward a moment later behind the following swing, hitting the Draugr with his weight and sending both to the ground. 

There was an otherwordly strength to the deceptively flimsy limbs, but even considering it, Roland was heavier and stronger. He managed to wrest the sword away to clatter onto the stone floor, and he grabbed the Draugr's head to twist it off. The dead thing held Roland's arms, keeping him from finishing the job. Roland growled, sending more power through his limbs to finish this quickly. The Draugr wouldn't tire like he would. 

He suddenly moved his knee, pinning one of the arms beneath it and twisting the Draugr head, the skull ripping off with a swift jerk. The body moved slower now, but it was still alive. Roland silenced its unlife forever by taking its own sword and stabbing into its chest where a living heart might reside. 

He hated to admit it, but after that one fight he almost had no fight left in him. He had briefly seen light flashing across the doorway, knowing Iseldis had used her powers. He needed to suck it up and remain battle ready. Breathing heavily and turning to see Iseldis looking over to him. He gave a small laugh, happy they made it through this first obstacle. "I don't know by what divine reasoning we're here," he said as Iseldis steadied herself. "But I'm glad its with you."

He didn't know what prompted the Squire to say it, but he found he was telling the truth. He used the sword as a cane for a moment to push himself off the ground, and he held out his hand to help her up. "Let's get the hell out of here. Together."