With a sudden burst, the earth cracked open beneath the Revenant's feet, swallowing the creature halfway.
But it howled in fury and broke free, shaking off dirt and stones like a wild beast.
Kev knew brute force wouldn't be enough.
He needed to think, to control the battlefield.
He extended his hands, shadows rising in thick waves that swallowed the dirt and rocks.
The ground beneath the Revenant twisted and buckled, shadowy tendrils erupting like roots from the earth, wrapping tight around its legs and arms.
The creature struggled, sending a quake that shattered nearby stone, but Kev's will held firm, the shadows tightening their grip.
With a final surge, Kev's knife stabbed into the glowing nucleus embedded in the creature's chest.
The earth Revenant collapsed with a grinding roar, dust settling in heavy clouds.
For a moment, silence reigned.
Breathing heavily, the group gathered together, the tension easing only slightly.
