As Valerian and Zonga entered the fray, the tide of battle shifted dramatically. The swarm of ghouls proved no match for Valerian’s righteous fury, as his holy powers seared through the undead with devastating force. Meanwhile, Eeyore—unleashing his enlarged form—dismantled the enemies around him with unmatched ferocity. The heroes emerged victorious, their combined strength leaving no room for doubt.
After regrouping for a brief discussion, the party decided to head back to Rivergard Keep. Eeyore forged ahead while the rest of the group hesitated, debating their course of action. Realizing that Eeyore had ventured off alone, they quickly took stock of their surroundings but inadvertently stumbled into another minor skirmish.
Once the fight was resolved, the group pressed on, encountering and dispatching a handful of small creatures before reuniting with Eeyore, who returned triumphantly with boats in tow. Taking advantage of the moment, the heroes rested and prepared for the challenges ahead.
The following day brought new encounters as the group returned to the keep, finding more guards stationed within. Attempts at negotiation fell apart, and another fierce battle began. The heroes fought valiantly, but amidst the chaos, one of the shark riders fled toward the water. Valerian, determined to prevent their escape, called out loudly to the fleeing enemy, ensuring his words would echo far and wide, likely reaching anyone nearby.