Phalen sways and grunts. The cosmetic mask covering his face shifts and falls away, baring the horrific features below. Phalen shouts in outrage and the weight of his magic slackens. Bandit thrusts his flute up over his head and forces his foot ahead a whole step and the final contest begins. His special spell begins unfolding, gathering power, assuming the astral form of an enormous furry Raccoon, rising like a shadow to stand erect on two legs behind Phalen’s back.