The heroes struggled to get to their feet, their bodies bruised and battered. But they refused to give up.
Lyra raised her staff, a burst of magic shooting out to envelop Cate. Thane charged forward, his sword swinging in great arcs as he clashed with Cate's dark energy.
Elowen and Jax worked together, their arrows and daggers finding their mark with deadly precision. Cyrin shape-shifted into a massive bear, his claws raking across Cate's defenses.
Lila healed the heroes, her hands glowing with a soft, white light. Kael worked to weaken Cate's magic, his eyes fixed on the dark energy swirling around her.
As the battle raged on, the heroes began to gain the upper hand. Cate's magic was weakening, and she was starting to tire.
Lyra saw her chance and seized it, summoning a blast of magic that struck Cate with incredible force. The dark energy surrounding her shattered, and she stumbled backwards.
The heroes took advantage of the opening, launching a fierce attack that sent Cate flying across the cavern.
As she struggled to get to her feet, the heroes surrounded her, their swords and magic at the ready. "It's over," Lyra said, her voice cold and hard. "Surrender, and we'll spare your life."
Cate glared at her, her eyes blanging with fury. But she knew she was beaten, and she nodded in surrender.