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18th March 2015

The scene opens with the party recovering from the attack on the grove.

At Cedarleafs request, they return to the grove and attempt to shore up the physical and magical defences. Linden, Jin and Andrei shore up the defences, while Mardram tends to the wounded.

Unable or unwilling to assist with these tasks, Mary roams the local forest with the Ranger patrols, looking for enemies and information on how the magical defences were breached.

Cedarleaf approaches Mardram to try the magical blended-healing that proved so effective on their first arrival, which the halfling readily agrees to.

As the glowing fire-whirlwind ends there is a terrific rending noise just before Mardram returns to his normal form. As he feet touch the ground, he is surrounded by a sudden growth of leaves and bushes.

Just then a thunder of hooves is heard approaching the Grove. As the weary defenders haul themselves to their feet to see a big wild Boar charging the open gates, Mardram calls out to let it enter - it seems he can sense the beast as it grows nearer. The Boar approaches Mardram and covers his face with wet slobber licks as he comes to terms with this new companion

Mardram himself senses changes in his very being as a results of the healing firestorm. Changes that are likely permanent.

The repairs and preparations continue into the evening, at which time Mary returns from her expedition reporting following some tracks that just... vanished.

Soon after this, Cedarleaf himself return with good news - the immediate threat to the Grove appears to be over, and while the group are welcome to stay as long as desired, Andrei feels they should check on the nearby towns.

Early next day the group heads out...