Earthbind

The leader of the Fentesk, bellowing with rage, struggled to his feet and extended his arms, pointing them heavenward. The hornets plummeted to the ground, their wings trailing smoke and flame. But even as they writhed on the ground they still managed to cling to the ankles of their targets, stinging even through boots so that the leader's companions hopped about madly.

(...)

Hammen scurried forward to the prostrate fighter and reached for his satchel.

"Only one," Garth commanded. "It is the rule; this was no death fight."

Hammen reached greedily into the man's satchel, pulled out a ringed amulet. "His bind against flying creatures, the one he used against your hornets."

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Arena, Chapter 2