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The remainder of the party replied by attacking. As Yornan kept them healthy, Rhagal and Corliss attacked the undead pumas from behind, killing each. Gronth concentrated on the necromancer and despite continuing to absorb the on-going damage from the Witch Bolt, eventually reduced the ancient spellcaster to the edge of death. At this point, the necromancer pleaded Aerni pleaded for his life, but Gronth's heart was hardened and he split the necromancer from head to groin with a single, final blow of his two-handed axe.
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