Travis
*Nox did not expect it to work, and just as he predicted and watched as the Wolves jerked up from their slumber, fur erect from agitation and laid their sharp, calculating canine eyes on him. Nox would immediately close his left had, which was the premeditated signal if negotiations were futile. Nox would take a small step back, sheathing his dagger and drawing out Iapetus behind his back. He then stood in his opening stance, with his spear pointing at the ground a feet to the right of him. To common folk, it would look like a stupid position as it left his entire body open to attack, but Nox knew his superior reflex and strength allowed him to launch into either a guard position or a series of blindingly fast attacks.*

*He would stand his ground, waiting for either the wolves to attack or the rest of his group to reach his position; he was ready for whichever came first.*
Sherrie
The moment Gabriel saw Nox's signal, he would release the hounds. His wolves would run towards Nox to give him back up while Gabriel fires a ball of compressed air towards the Winter Wolf. He's too far to do anything else at the moment, but he'd hoped to hit at least one of the wolves. He'll run towards Nox once he finishes casting the ball.

`Gabriel cast Force Ball for 5 Mana. He has 75 Mana left, capped at 80.`
Michael
"Be careful. Stay back, stay safe."

*She would then run so that she would be about 10 feet away from the wolves. She didn't want to miss any of her attacks, and the attack would drain her of mana anyway, so might as well be in melee range. She casts Flaming Barrage, and 10 fiery missiles soar towards the wolves, bright streaks of flame lighting up the night, one aimed for the winter wolf as well.*
```75 mana used, 15 regained, 70 mana remaining.```
Clarence
*With the supposed symbol to attack being given, Ale has loosed his first bolt at... Well, the wolf. Specifically, the winter wolf... Or at least attempted to. 1500lbs has a kick y'know! The bolt was loosed and traveling towards the wolf at this point. Very very strong indeed*
Luz
The wolves rushed forth, making great ground in their irrational anger, but this charge was quickly met and countered by the barrage unleashed by the adventurers.

The 10 blazing bolts were not so easily dodged when the target was a large pack- 2 wolves leading the charge were slain on the spot as numerous bolts sunk through their hide, while 2 more received were struck on a limb, causing them to limp noticeably, quickly lagging behind in their charge.

Growling as a flaming bolt zipped past it, the winter wolf would dodge the force ball coming its way but in doing so, would fail to dodge the powerful bolt surging from Ale's direction. 

Had it hit the chest, that would have likely been the end, but instead, the winter wolf's calf of its left foreleg was pinned by the mighty shot. Staggering backwards in clear pain, the markings on its head glowed briefly before shockingly enough, the winter wolf glows blue; the hallmarks of Psionic Speed!

Although winter wolves could breath out a cone of ice, such spells should have been out of their reach, yet it seems with those strange markings, such a feat was very much possible. That obviously led to a multitude of other questions, but in this situation, there wasn't much time for speculation. 

Straightening up as it suppressed the pain and damage of the heavy bolt through its powerful constitution, it shot forward with a bestial howl befitting the primal predator that was the winter wolf.

The now thoroughly enraged alpha along with the 7 wolves unaffected by the barrage close in, attempting to surround the party. The winter wolf glances at Kaisa briefly but only growls once before facing Nox with 3 other wolves, while the remaining 4 single out Kaisa. 

It appears as if that earlier volley of fire was enough to lend some of winter wolf's personal attention towards her, not only with the aforementioned attack being the cause of the death of so many members of the pack but a proficient user of fire magic simply was something which all winter wolves had a natural aversion to. 

However, it also seemed to recognise the threat that her set of plate mail seemed to pose against simple tooth and claw despite its personal strength, thus turning its attention to Nox first, possibly hoping to overwhelm the robed man first before anything else.

The regular wolves surrounding Nox immediately lunge at him, specifically targeting limbs like the legs before the winter wolf lunges itself, attempting to barrel him over, while those surrounding Kaisa hold back on attacking, instead electing to observe her next actions with wariness, perhaps due to the contents of the growl given by the winter wolf.

```Winter Wolf casts... Wait a moment, Psionic Speed?! 85/100 3 turns left.```
Travis
*Nox thrust his weapon forward at one of the wolves yapping at his feet and quickly pulls back, and takes several steps backwards while channeling his willpower into the runes on Iapetus, which started to come to life and dance across the blade of his spear. He then takes aim at the small patch of ground between him and the 3 wolves (1 of which may be dead) and fires the runes up, then uses the remainder of the duration of the spell to blast at the winter wolf.*