The shadow-minotaur had Ebonshield up against the outer rim with its two-handed hammer raised above its head. She dodged away at the last instant as the maul slammed down into the sand, thudding angrily and raising a plume of yellow dust. Before she could dart in and administer the usual treatment, however, the minotaur quickly stepped right and swung the weapon left, clotheslining her chest with the handle. With a loud 'Oof!', Eb dropped to the ground, then rolled sideways to avoid another hammer blow.