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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 9756361" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Apparently lacking anything better to do, the four adventurers decided to follow Dermot to the part of the forest in which the ranger had spotted the gigantic claw marks of Old Scratch. While setting out from Old Hamish’s hut, Rosten managed to trigger one of the hermit’s troll traps still lying about the area, but the hin was saved from any damage by the small size of his feet, as the trap’s jaws were too big for him. Dermot cautioned that it was a bit of a walk, which was not a lie, as he lead them for the better part of an hour out of the swampy terrain into a proper forest. Aerikoth cautioned his companions that his spells were mostly not suitable for attempting to capture the beast, as opposed to dealing more permanent damage.While the group was getting its bearings in the unfamiliar area, Lloria arrived, having been pointed toward their trail by Old Hamish. The warrior priest had finally finished getting the swamp crud out of her armor agreed to help subdue the giant bear for the Westgate arena, in the absence of any sign of trolls. Aerikoth stated that if Old Scratch were successfully rendered unconscious, he would attempt change it into something more suitable for transporting back to the city, like a kitten.Dermot, appearing somewhat uncomfortable with the situation, nevertheless continued to guide his companions towards a cave he had discovered. The ranger commanded his wolf companion to stay put, however, so as not to risk him wounding their quarry. He noted some of what appeared to be Hamish’s traps to one side as they approached a stream, then crossed it to approach the cave. Dermot drew their attention to huge claw marks scored into a nearby tree, which he took as a sign they had reached the bear’s territory. Rosten fatalistically observed that at least they would have a quick death, while Aerikoth noted that it was an impressive beast, magical or not.The ranger waved them toward the cave mouth as he advanced to it, pausing outside to search for any signs of their quarry. He then creeped in, as Rosten sheathed his cutlass and unhooked a wicked-looking club from his belt, muttering something about no killing, and the others followed. A short ways in, they saw Old Scratch from a distance, who turned out to be a big, old grizzly bear. The bear apparently had not detected their presence yet, but Dermot cautioned them that it could become scared by it, meaning angry. He was hesitant about proceeding, despite Rosten reinforcing their mercenary reason for being there. An incipient debate among the group was interrupted, however, by the bear suddenly noticing their presence and deciding to charge.</blockquote>

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