The charging skulk on the ground shoots another arrow on Tarinyon hitting him hard. The mage feels a uncomfortable draining of his body's power, as some sort of poison grabs his body. Likewise, the rider on the drakes back turns his attention from Naedragard to Khalas, firing a quick salvo of two arrows at the wizard. The first missile bounces off a magical shield, while the second punches right through and pierces the drow's right shoulder. Hissing, the wizards looks up towards his opponent. Out of nowhere, Szordrin appears near the drake, scales the beast like a cat and appears near the second, spellcasting skulk. The female looks up at the menacing drow half an instant before he pierces her gut with a terrifying slash of his shyrlass. As the skulk is bound to the saddle, her corpse does not fall of the creatures back. The skulk in front to her does not notice the attack, nor the threat of the now approaching drow. Meanwhile, Zhadristan moves somewhat away from the dragon, scanning the area for any approaching foes. The skulks fighting off the ghouls make short work of the latter. Discarding their bows, they draw wickedly looking short swords and hack the undead to pieces. Sheiriya sends another crossbow bolt towards the large beast and this time her missile strikes true. Likewise, Farviaan gets his chance to lash at the drake, as it turns about to snap at Khalas. His might blade opens some nasty wounds at the beast's hind legs, causing it to wail in anguish. Xyranma is suddenly shed in faerie fire, though it does not stop the chain from hitting at those very same legs. It hits, but is instantly trapped beneath one of the monster's claws. The drake snaps at Khalas and gets the wizards inbetween its jaws. The magical protections barely hold, as the drow struggles for his life. A claws lashes out at Gaess, but the female drops to the ground and evades that attack. Tarinyon is not that lucky, possible because of the poison in his veins, as the second attack hits him hard and throws him off his feet. The wizard gets a potion out, drinks it and becomes instantly insubstantial. On the opposite side of the drake, Tavia shoots an arrow at the beast, but once more, her arrow simply bounces off the massive creature. The female grinds her teeth and nocks another missile, now looking for the approaching skulks at the ground. Nearby, Xune shoots at one of the ghoul-slayers, hitting him firmly in the chest. While the wound itself does not seem that bad, the skulk gives a strange gurgle, clutches his throat and topples to the floor, visibly paling. Kylara dodges the large beast as it whirls about, lashes out with her mace, but misses narrowly. Trapped by the drake's teeth, Khalas tries to cast a spell, but concentration fails him. Gaess gets up, moving into a protective stance in front of Naedragard, who looks at the carnage that unfolds with a smile on her face. She watches on as the last of the skulk shoots an arrow in her direction, stepping aside in the last possible moment.
