Seeing Nundro was still not recovered, Asterin took a chance to leave combat and raced over to his side. This opened her up her flank and one of the Giant spiders took the opportunity to bite her leg, dealing 11 damage. Asterin smiled and with her reaction Wrath of the Storm sent lighting down her bitten leg and struck the spider back with 9 damage. Now at Nundro’s side she cast Cure Wounds upon him. Nundro appeared to be finally safe.

Left with two spiders still beside him, Wendel strikes out felling one and damaging the other. Realising that the rest of his party has left him to hold the fort, he enacted his patient defence preparing for the enemy’s turn.

Nezznar disengaged from Wendel and backed up to one of the columns looking for an opening to flee the room next turn. Both the Giant Spider and Bugbear attempt to strike at the nimble halfing, but due to his patience defense all attacks missed Wendel.

Third round started with Merric declaring he had “officially” left the room *groan* and then immediately dashed straight back into melee position right in front of Nezznar. *groan, see what I mean.* Aurelia narrowed her eyes determined to do some damage this round and glaring at the Drow she threw out her Edritch Blasts. One of them struck, but the other bounced off magic energy as Nezznar enacted his final shield spell.

Gundren dragged Nundro to his feet, and together they stumbled past Aurelia out into the relative safety of the corridor. Asterin unleashed a Frostbite spell at the Drow but unfortunately it was resisted. Wendel smiled seeing that the Dwarves had reached safety and his staff became a blur as he unleashed his pent-up energy at the final spider. Staff, fist, and a kick later the spider was a bludgeoned mess, dead at his feet. He grinned at the Bugbear, “You’re next!”

Nezznar was clearly worried now seeing as how only a lone Bugbear remained and cast invisibility on himself disappearing from everyone’s sight. He immediately dashed towards the other exit of the room, Merric took a swipe at the Drow but missed. The Bugbear swung down at Wendel, but also missed. His growls were cut short as Merric strode up behind him and stabbed it from behind killing it outright.

With all current threats out of the way the party immediately try to prevent Nezznar from escaping. Aurelia immediately cast detect magic, but not sensing anything, she realises the spells short range might be the cause. Asterin closes her eyes and detects the sound of soft footfalls in the room pointing out that they are approaching the opposite exit.

Following Asterin’s instruction, Wendel dashes over to the double door and declares to the room, “Show yourself and I assure you that you’ll be trialled fairly for your crimes!” A scoff is heard immediately in front of Wendel as the Drow reappears.

“Doubtful little halfling,” Nezznar replied raising his staff once more plunging the room into darkness. Confused by the sudden onset of darkness Wendel is unable to sense the Drow as he darts out the door.

“No, you bastard,” cried Merric as he races over to the door, pulling them open staring into the unnatural darkness beyond.

They have bested the Black Spider but has Nezznar escaped from their reach? What other surprises does the Drow have in store? Find out next session.