Aldivh has an initiative of 12 ( http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21587 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21587) ) and Xaqaf goes in 9 ( http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21588 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=21588) ).<br/><br/>Aldivh rests his crook against his shoulder and pulls something from a belt pouch with his left hand.  He whispers a short phrase in a harsh language, his hands moving in a rapid and intricate pattern as white dust shimmers between his fingers.  The air around him seems to darken, and a ruff of red-on-black scales appears around the collar of his shirt.  (Lesser Demon Skin: AC +3, temp HP +18)  If he is threatened before phase 12, he first takes a step back to withdraw from melee range.<br/><br/>Xaqaf returns to his natural form and rises into the air to about shoulder height, remaining invisible.