Recovering from the fall after the gust of wind that knocked him and his allies out of the building, Izaak saw the bright red beam heading straight for the group.<br/><br/>"<span style="font-style: italic">Scuto!</span>" he yelled.  Instantly, each member of the group was enveloped in a sphere of pure arcane energy.  The lasers and missiles connected with them, sending the group flying back.  When the onslaught of energy and artillery was over, the shields popped like bubbles, leaving the group slightly battered but intact.<br/><br/>"Is everyone alright?" asked Izaak as he stood back up.