Grumbling all the way back to the temple. You fly up to the cave again. Go through the beholder caves, by which you have memorized at this point. Then back down the icy eroded caves to the snow/ice wall next to the temple. It would have been nice and peaceful if not for Matlal clutching his side as he laughed at you the whole trip.<br/><br/>With your little magic ring you toss the belt on the alter. It was then pretty simple to stab it with the sword. Seeing as neither alters or belts tend to move on their own. The blade it right on the lock. Even Matlal's constant sniggering at you did nothing to spoil your aim. The belt exploded in a bright flash of light. Then the ground shook. A mixture of earthquake, landslide, and avalanche all happens at once. You could see rocks and snow and ice falling at you from the ceiling threatening to bury you with that stupid virgin pally. The look of joy from you having to backtrack all the way to the temple faded from Matlal's face. He dove through the air at you, grabbing hold of you and the sword.<br/><br/>With a hiss of shadow and smoke you feel the temple falling away from your feet. Next thing you are falling before landing on what sounds like snow. Something soft and furry broke your fall. Once you open your eyes you see it was your Mister Fluffypants. He was laying back in the snow with his arms around your waist. You were both on the face of the mountain next to a large crater in the snow where the cave in must have happened.