Chapter 7: Blue Sky, Green Earth

With the flanking provided by Iroven, Tomas is able to stab one of the poltergeist twice, and while it is somewhat resistant to the damage, he strikes hard enough that it still feels it.

The other poltergeist sends another blast of stones around it. Iroven takes some stone in his back (11 damage), as does Tomas (15 damage) and Koram (10 damage).

The rest avoids the worst of it.

Iroven isn’t one to be outshined by Tomas, and swings out with a mighty swing that critically damages the creature. As it is struck, it dissipates, leaving behind a small goo of ectoplasm.

Artesia sends another healing wave, hurting the remaining poltergeist and bringing strength back to her allies.

With a mighty slice Tomas fells the spirit.

Artesia is able to recall some facts about Poltergeists. She knows they will reform over time unless whatever brought them to unlife is dealt with.

It takes a few days to trek up into the mountains. You are uncertain what you're looking for, but on the third day Iroven notices the skeleton of a cave bear, you can see it has taken damage from big claws, he is also able to see white feathers on the ground nearby.

You can in fact tell that this is what is known as a northern griffon. Though they are very similar to the regular kind, they do have hindquarters of a lynx and the upper body of a snowy owl. You know that wild griffons rely on their powerful wings to hold them aloft and their keen eyesight to spy out prey. The speed with which they plunge toward the ground and snatch up victims is astonishing. They often tear apart a kill's flesh with razor-sharp beaks but not before alighting to secluded location where they can enjoy their meal without interruption. Griffons hunting to feed their chicks are more cautious, tearing apart prey rather than risking bringing a living creature back to their nests.

You can also recall that they are known for their terrifying shrieks, that can make even the bravest warrior think twice about fighting one of them.