After several days of rest and small excursions to explore the area, the Torchbearers heard of a foul camp nearby that looked to be the jumping off point for raids from a warring enemy. As they crept towards the camp, it appeared to be an old ruined temple. Dark energies emanated from within and gibbering fiends, crazed with bloodlust, sat nearby. The humans seemed to have been driven mad, more animal than man. The Torchbearers worked their way to the edge of dense woods but a stick cracked under the foot of Zane, warning the raiders of intruders and they scrambled towards the party.

Unnerved by the relentless speed and screeching of the madmen, both Zane and Teller shot wide. Takari and her companions waded in and managed to slay one, while the others rapidly filled their ranks.

Zane managed to severely wound one as Teller failed to land any arrows. Druuna fended off another while more babbling fiends drew closer. Takari, Karl, and Corben made quick work of others, and the slain men weakened the resolve of one, which routed from the field.

The Torchbearers continued their melee killing more of the madmen. Corben suffered a wound but kept to his feet. Teller landed an arrow through the thigh of another, but it only brought it into a frenzy, staying in the fight.

Zane and Teller peppered the last few remaining enemies, while Karl the Inquisitor landed a fatal blow on a wounded fiend. The Torchbearers stood breathing heavily taking stock of the slain around them. The company held the field victorious.