"Well, it appears to be a grizzly bear, which means that it's one of the largest and most dangerous types and it's coming right for me!" Damien said, his voice rising in a cry of surprise, as he raises his staff to defend himself, despite other targets being closer.<br/><br/>While his ray hits the bear, it hardly seems to slow; Torak does that, instead. With a war cry that seems as much brought on by terror as bravery, he drives his glaive deep into the bear, running the edge all along the creature's flank, before striking it again. Damien, surprised, blocks the bears massive paw with his quarterstaff, a flash of light flaring from the contact, as he drives the massive paw back, then swings the staff with all his might, delivering a fatal blow, with another brilliant flash.<br/><br/>The bear crashes to the ground, then lets out a surprisingly human-like sigh of relief, then collapses in on itself, transforming first into an incredibly old human man with a look of peace in his eyes, and then a moment later crumbling into a skeleton and thence to dust. At this moment, the entire shrine seems to grow more vibrant and colorful. At the same time, the water in the pool becomes crystal clear.<br/><br/>"Well, you don't see that every day," the dwarf muttered.