Alll Kay needs to hear is the word 'Archers'. She has a healthy appreciation of the virtues of getting stuck in and brawling with people. She also has a healthy appreciation of not being a fuzzy pincushion. Sprinting forward for the cover of the nearest pillar, she continues to belt out her song a little raggedly as she breathes hard, and- though her words are a little indistinct- now that the fight's been joined, the flow of magic starts to drift on the air along with the melody. It is a palpable red presence that can be felt, at the back of the mind- an echo of the battle lust Kalliope accepts when she sings, there ready and eager to be let into other minds to help them fight the good fight as long as they can. It's a coppery-tasting,<span style="font-style: italic">hungry</span>feeling.<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">Kay's starting her Raging Song as a standard and moving to G17 to get in partial cover as her move. All allies can CHOOSE if they want the Inspired Rage effect: <br/><br/>"Affected allies gain a +2 morale bonus to Strength and Constitution and a +1 morale bonus on Will saving throws, but also take a –1 penalty to AC. While under the effects of inspired rage, allies other than the skald cannot use any Charisma-, Dexterity-, or Intelligence-based skills (except Acrobatics, Fly, Intimidate, and Ride) or any ability that requires patience or concentration. "</span>