The troll swung hard, the log cutting through the air where Rhys had been a moment earlier. Rhys rolled aside and came up low, keeping close to its legs.
Puddle surged forward, its surface flashing bright. The sudden light hit the troll's face, making it flinch and lose focus.
Caria didn't wait. She released her spell in a tight burst, striking the troll's upper body and forcing it back a step. The ground shook under its weight.
Rhys moved in again, aiming for the same injured leg. His strike landed cleanly. The troll stumbled, dropping the log with a heavy thud.
It tried to recover, roaring in anger, but its movements were slower now. Caria followed with another controlled blast, pushing it off balance.
Puddle wrapped around the troll's lower legs, not holding it fully, but slowing it just enough.
Rhys took the opening. One final, precise strike brought the troll down hard onto the rocks. It struggled briefly, then went still.
Silence returned to the camp.
