Even as Erasnyl fades into seeming insubstantiailty Sereth unleashes a gout of flame that although does not reach it's target, does birghten the night. For one terrible moment the shadows' true horror is revealed, their flat non-existance laid bare. The shadow harrying the Wizard takes a futile swipe at him as he departs,
catching nothing but air.
The burst of light aids Harlan in his assault, his magical blades finding purchase in the beast's midsection, dealing severe damage.
Shadowstone, realizing her finley crafted yet mundane blades are useless, spends precious time parrying and beginning a retreat.
Thorn's chain once agian unerringly sails through the air with a force that would cripple if not kill a mortal opponent, however the shadow takes no notice, it's attention diverted by the wounds Harlan inflicts.
Erran however, has no need for the light that burns through the clearing. Training that has become instinct has taken over, and the power of
Ki he wields is enough to contact the shadow. And contact him. And again. Through his devastating combo, the creature seems to fall, and fades into nothingness before it hits the ground.
Two shadows remain, one in combat with harlan and seriously damaged, the other untouched as yet.
Harlan's shadow reaches out, attempting a broad stoke to the chest. Harlan dodges swiftly, but not swift enough. the creatures talons rake accross his midsection and the mage-thief feels the shadow's hunger for life first hand.
Shadowstone fares better, her complex pattern of weaving blades stymying the shadow's attempts, as a deadly strike sails harmlessly through the air.
Allright, as I don't have sheets right now for Shadowstone or Harlan, I'm just kind of eyeballing for dramatic effect. I'll try to get in touch with their players. And speaking of dramatic effect I'm going to start hiding the NPC rolls as links in the flavour, as above.
