The moment Soren and I left the glade, I was tackled to the ground by a very foul smelling creature. At first I had no idea what was going on, since everything seemed like a mad scramble and a wild tangle of limbs and bodies. Eventually I was pinned down, and the creature that attacked me stood over me, snapping it's jaws at neck. It was strong, way stronger than I expected, but it's not as strong as I am, or I should say it should not be as strong as I am. But with every second I spent in contact with it, I could feel it slowly sapping away at my strength, completely negating my physical abilities.