Xarces could not be smirking any wider as he surveys the carnage his entrance has created. (That's sure to impress Shaklik, and if the dragon is watching I'm sure it's taken note.....) are the thoughts that cross his mind as he watches the first blackscale burst into flame and run off into the wild. The second is dropped by a masterfully placed archery shot, only to drop dead, sizzling from the fire as it's body begins to cook. Why even a few cries can be heard inside the temple as the light from the flames reveal to him what has happened.<br/><br/>The only defender in sight that remains in place is the imposing form of the dracotaur, yet judging from the looks even he is a bit unnerved. The creature retaliates by spitting flame. Xarces stands his ground with wings spread wide as the fire approaches, unable to avoid the blast, and yet wanting to shield the lizardess from the fire above all else. With that it hits him, sticky heat that sears against his flesh. Xarces is however less susceptible to fire then most, given his origins, a wince of pain is all the satisfaction he would give his enemy as he too is set on fire.<br/><br/>[[ not sure if you accounted for it in that 10 damage, but Xarces has fire resistance of 5 :3 ]]