A wave of fur and claws advance towards you! Amira infuses the party with the speed of the wind, Jagra dissaperas from sight and the rest of you draw your weapons and prepare for battle. Menghil steps ahead and cuts a long wound in the body of one of them, then jumps to one side and dodges the claws that target him, only suffering a minor wound. Shin´nairo´s knife explodes in fire, making the creature cower so badly that his flailing hands don´t connect with her body. Al-Khazad raises his scimitar to strike at the creature charging him…
Then another furry form comes from nowhere at a great speed and intercepts his foe: the feral woman you saw earlier. She falls on top of the charging man (?), sinks both claws on his chest and pulls with incredible strenght – eight streams of blood rise in the air. The wounded thing cries in agony and rage, and lacerates her with his claw.
The following creatures try to surround and engage you when you hear more movement from behind. Those who have the luxury of one second, can see six huge, one eyed forms enter the battlefield. Four of them wield small axes (small for you anyway), and wear light suits of mail. Other is equipped with heavier armor -breastplate and greaves sculpted with the form of the wearer´s muscles- raises a symbol in the form of a great falcon, calling some form of protection on them. The last and smaller one (this one is only 8 feet tall, instead of 9) casts a spell from behind the protection of his companions: a stream of lightning that cuts through one small tree, three of the ape-like creatures and Menghil, who´s not able to avoid the blast.
[Everyone prepares for battle: Jagra casts Invisibility (notice the translucent figure in the map), Amira Haste, Razeem protects himself with Blur and the three warrior draw their weapons and Ready an action to strike anyone that comes within range.
And that´s exactly what they do. Your enemies Pounce on you; at least the ones that have a clear line of sight. The others are forced to move into position:
#1 charges Menghil, who attacks and deals 8 damage; one claw hits (11 damage)
#2 charges Shin´nairo, and suffers a critical wound (25 damage!); her foe attacks and miserably fails both claw attacks.
#3 charges Al-Khazad, however is intercepted by the female ape/thing you saw earlier. She shreds, tears and Rends his opponent (45 damage), leaving him in very bad shape, though he refuses to die (Diehard feat), rages and counterattacks (1 attack, 9 damage)
(Disclaimer: This last part may not have followed the rules to the letter, but anyway… )
The cyplopses advance and move into position. One of them (the blue ball) casts Prayer, the other (red) casts Lightning Bolt, catching three of your foes and Menghil. The dwarf rolls badly (only needed 6+… ) and fails his save, taking 20 damage.
It´s your turn now.
Status: Menghil 32/63. Spells active: Invisibility (Jagra) Blur (Razeem) Haste (everyone) Prayer (Cyclopses)]