Brewner is Blown away

Realizing the thing is tracking you by more than sight Brewner devises and executes an ambush a quickly as possible. Prepared as best you can you await the creature.

Roll a survival test. If you succeed, with a roll of at least 1 5 or higher, then go ahead and attack the beast in surprise. If you fail the survival test then roll 2d6 for initiative. If this is 7 or higher you still get to attack first.

The beast squeals on agony as the hammer slams into it. Jumping back then back in the creature bites at Brewner but misses as it hops back and forth to Evade attacks.
beast actions = Attack + Evade

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Remember you have a heavy weapon so can only attack once so use the other action to Focus or Evade

The gibbering beast of chaos gibbers and hisses as it hops back evading your hammer then goes on the offensive. Though you aboit its nasty bite it quickly turns and slams its head into you. 1 damage

Landing a solid blow you hear a crack and the beast goes down. With a last bleat it's form shivers then explodes, showering you and the nearby area in a rain of wriggling, grub, crawling insects, tiny flying bugs, and slithering serpend like things. Jumping back you quickly shake and whipe the things form you and within moments the are is clear. Witha shudder to check your cloths, hair, and gear to ensure none of whatever that was remains.

As the storm continues to fade into the distance, to the south it looks, you again look around to ensure it left nothing else in its wake. This time you see that there is more of a change to the landscape than you thought. To the west you see trees. Climbing the closest hill to get a better view, as low as it is the slight elevation does help. From the new perspective you see a river running from the north and east to the south and west. That definitely was not there before. No river that big exists in the tundra. The banks of the river are dottd with trees and to the south-west it joins another river. Close to their junction you see wisps of smoke. That looks the best place to head to find out where this place is and how you might eventually get home. Setting out in your mile eating stide you head for the smoke trail with a wary eye out for trouble. You estimate you might be able reach it before dark.

As you near the river you see the smoke is coming from a walled enclosure on the far bank of the river. A island with a castle visible above it's trees lies between you and the far shore. There is a set of wagon tracks leading to the river indicating traffic did come here and possible cross the river. The tracks are worn into the grass but for not like to be very old. Perhaps the area is expanding? Your are unsure. The crossing to the island is not too far and could result be swum but crossing to the far side could be dangerous.

As you check this shoreline you not that though the signs of traffic are not working the last few days and is infrequent but repeated. The tracks go to the river bank. The area looks like it has been used as a loading spot for boats. But the lack of a dock and other signs indicate it is only a season or two old and not used often.

The island is 50 feet offshore at its closest. Movement can be seen on the castle walls but you get an unnerved feeling when your look at it.

You can try to swim to the island, craft a simple ready or boat, signal the island or far shore, or continue to watch

Brewner finds an open spot in sight of both the castle and th city across the river with nearby tree and bush cover. Gathering some twigs and larger sticks he lights a small fire then once it is going well he begins adding some greener wood and twigs with leaves. Though not large the resulting fire produced enough smoke that you are assured it is visible at the relavant distances.

Concealing yourself you watch for any reaction. After a quarter of an hour you see a small boat leave the small docks and begin to make its way across the river. Though you are certain the closer caastle can see your smoke there is no visible reaction from it. but as much of it is hidden by the trees perhaps there is and you just can not see. Shifting to a better vantage to watch the island shore and boat you wait and watch as the boat nears, obviously aimed at your little fire.

A pair of armored men, soldier or guards most likely, with a third at the oars near the shore looking around. The armored men both have crossbows and light armor. As they get close they pause while still on the river after not seeing anyone near the fires and appear to be having a discussion about whether to land or not.