Phyllis
"There's always time for new experiences." He says with a chuckle.
Harry
As if on cue, several Ash Spawn rise from the ground. 4 regular, 2 skirmishers, and an immolator. They immediately begin attacking with a barrage of fire spells
Phyllis
"That's unfortunate." He says, raising a ward. He tosses Andral a potion of Fire Resistance, "That should help with the heat. Thank your divines that the sun isn't up." He maintains the ward with his sword hand, then throws a chakram at one of the regular Ash Spawn, embedding it into the Spawn's chest
Eloise
*He immediately popped the cork on the bottle and downed the potion, tossing the empty bottle to the side. He readied his sword and shield, moving towards the one Galdres had injured and slashing at it quickly.*
Harry
It collapses, returning to the ash. The skirmishers move to fight Andral. The Immolator and the other regular ash spawn were focusing on Galdres
Phyllis
His ward shatters, he stumbles, hitting the ground. He then raises a Crystallized Slab and moves to cover. The Slab shatters in mere moments, as firebolts strike it, as it shatters 3 ice spikes launch out, destroying the last 3 regular Ash Spawn. The Spawn that Galdres had conjured joins the fight, charging at one of the Skirmishers
Eloise
*One of the skirmishers would manage to cut across Andral's face, scorching the flesh a bit as he winced with pain. However, he followed up by striking back at the skirmisher, and as the blade struck the ash spawn, the wound on his face healed itself. He used his shield to bash the other skirmisher backwards, in time for Galdres' own Ash Spawn to attack it.*
Harry
The first skirmisher crumbles, turning to ash, a bit of it floats away in the wind. A glint can be seen from the pile left behind.
Phyllis
The Spawn strikes the Skirmisher, not much really happens, since they're about evenly matched. He peaks from his cover, firing off a few Ice Spikes and throws a Chakram as he moves in on the Immolator. Which barely budges from the attacks
Eloise
*Andral sheathed his sword and put away his shield, drawing a bow from his back and notching an arrow. Steady. Aim. Release. With a heavy thrum, an arrow was let loose toward the Immolator.*
Harry
It strikes the Immolator, but doesn't do much. It starts sending a gout of flame at Andral
Phyllis
He picks up his other chakram and throws it at the Immolator, then fires a swarm of hail stones at the immolator, attempting to split its attention as his Spawn moves in on it
Eloise
*With his bow not being so effective, Andral put it away once more and focused his hands, using his vampiric powers to drain whatever life the Immolator had within.*
Harry
The immolator collapsed, much like the rest. The fort was still a ways away, the Spawn delaying their journey some
Phyllis
He removes a bottle from his bag, downing it, thick red liquid emptying from the vessel. "Damn spawn take it out of me." He says, "Need one? I tend to get a bit hungry after combat."
Eloise
*Andral smiled, a bit of an off putting smile if Galdres weren't also a vampire. He reached into his bag and produced a bottle, containing the same crimson liquid Galdres had- blood. However, it was noticeably thicker, perhaps age had made it coagulate somewhat. When he drank, it left behind a translucent red slick on the inside of the bottle, as if it were turning to jelly.*

"Your offer is appreciated, but what I have should sate me until I get more. Something to be said for the consistency, however."
Phyllis
"My supply is a mix of blood, animal blood, and a substitute. Works quite well, in my opinion. Can never get the consistency quite right, though. On the bright side it lasts pretty long." He laughs
Eloise
"Really? For a while, I was under the impression vampires require the blood men, elves and beastfolk. Didn't know animal blood works... Might have to start going for animals instead. Saves me trouble with people."
Phyllis
"Animal blood can keep you sated, but not as well as that of those with black souls, from what I've found. What I do is use animal blood and mix it with mortal blood, 2 parts animal for every one part mortal." He says, as if he has it worked down to a science, "You can stretch it further using alchemical means."
Eloise
"I have never been a very good alchemist, but I suppose I could experiment with it later on. It's not as if wasted time is a major concern anymore."