Board Thread:Antaeus' Arena: Audience Chamber/@comment-1515612-20170223062749/@comment-31481772-20170321200320

Hearthstone could use rowan wood runes. In Magnus Chase and the Hammer of Thor, Sif says that they drain the user's energy slowly, because they are 'partially alive'. Hearthstone could then engage Samirah for much longer, with slightly less powerful runes. Hearthstone could also use his magical staff to block Sam's blows with the axe, if not do melee combat with her.

However, Sam is probably much better at battle strategy and tactics. She could come up with a plan to make Hearth waste many runes. Or she could turn into a bird, snatch Hearth's rune bag and drop it far away.

I still think if Hearth casts 'uruz' or 'thurisaz' and successfully directs some of its power at Sam, Hearth will defeat her. However, if Sam cleverly makes Hearth waste good runes and dodges them well enough, she could knock Hearth out.