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6 players at my table.  A Dwarven Knight (Bob), Dwarven Fighter (Fargrim), Elven Rogue (Shifty), Minotaur Fighter (Zigbar), Human Wizard (Gui), and a Shardmind Cleric (Ubashu).

On their way back to Ragnar's camp they came across a meeting between Ragnar and Uma's forces.  Ragnar demanded to know what had transpired.  The PCs explained that they had found Orlando and stopped Basal from killing him.  Ragnar and Uma began arguing at that point about who is best suited to look after Orlando.  The PCs stepped in suggesting Sir Oakstaff should take Orlando back to the Water Palace.

As the bickering continued Orlando (speaking as Porpherio) spoke up.  He told those gathered that their souls had also been mixed with Soryth and Kalbons.  If they planned on returning Orlando and Julianna to their original states they would have to vanquish the evil duo.  Porpherio also explained that the island's magic prevented souls from heading to the Shadowfell.  If Basal had succeeded in killing Orlando Porpherio's soul would have returned to the tomb and fallen in Soryth's hands.

Realizing his brashness Ragnar offered a truce with Uma.  Uma agreed and a war council was held.  A curse prevented the fey from entering the palace so it was decided that the PCs would infiltrate the Palace of Spires.  Once inside they will face Soryth and Kalbon.  When the curse has been dropped the fey army will rush in and take care of stragglers.  For their efforts the PCs would each receive a wish from the Fountain All Heal without it's normal drawback.

A humbled Basal offered them some new magic gear to help prepare them for the assault on Soryth.

The PCs headed out immediately with what little light they had.  Led by Robin the Satyr they arrived at the edge of a bramble maze.  Robin told them stories of the bramble maze and suggested they rest before they enter it's tricky and often dangerous passages.

The PCs set up camp.  Zigbar and Fargrim took first watch.  The very perceptive Minotaur noticed the Xivorts, denying them a surprise round.  The hooded Xivort began weaving a spell causing Zigbar's shadow to rise and try and strangle him!  A quick dodge by the minotaur (shadowcaller missed) exposed the foul shadow to the blinding light of a sun rod destroying it.

The rest of they party scrambled out of their tents after hearing the sounds of battle.  The party set up a defensive position.  A Xivort Slasher took the opportunity to knock the lined up pins with his log.  Apparently all of the party is trained in Donkey Kong because they easily hopped over the rolling log.

Once the whole party engaged the enemy the fight was over in a few rounds.  Most notably at the end one log remained at the top of the hill.  Shifty the Thief had ran up the hill to engage a couple of the Xivorts.  A Darter mad that he couldn't hit the fast Elf bull rushed him on to the log (a little rule fudging).  The rest of the PCs ran up the hill to help their comrade. 

One lonely Slayer remained.  Figuring he had nothing to lose at this point he charged the log jumping on and bear hugging the Thief causing the log to begin rolling down the hill.  The PCs in the way once again Donkey Konged out of the way.  The Thief managed to effortlessly roll off the log without taking any damage (log missed attack).  The log apparently held a grudge against the Xivorts for cutting it down because it crit the Xivort.  As the Xivort was flattened by the log a blue gooey streak was left on the hill.

After the brief diversion the PCs rested for the night without any further interruption.

I decided to leave the number of monster alone this week.  My players were actually expecting a second wave to show up because it was that easy for them.  I figured there was no reason to drag the encounter on and let them have a super easy fight.  I did modify the logs however.  I made 3 1x2 logs instead of the 2 1x3 logs and allowed them to roll into the middle of the map.  Everyone got a kick out of the last Xivort's suicide run.