Dewin didn't even have a chance to cast his spell. The feathered creature had somehow sensed his deathly decision and acted to keep itself alive.

With the quickness of a striking snake, the creature stabbed Dewin in the eye with its beak before ripping it out.

Dewin screamed in agony as he then slipped from the branch he was standing on. He fell and he fell until . . . SPLAT!!!

Your journey has ended.