With a snort and a snarl that would freeze a lesser man’s blood, he surged forward, his axe a blur of ruin before him.
Very well written! This is what puts this SH, IMO, ahead of others.
Extremely interesting battle. Attacking in the middle of the old Rope Trick is definitely a classic strategy

Also, I was surprised to see Death Knell used and that it actually worked. Must've been a bad luck day for saving throw rolls all around . . .