Draiss cursed as the priest got out of the way, and snagged two of the force lances, hurling both of them point blank into his chest, ignoring the whining of the aspect. His attacks had been no closer to her than any decent combat caster would place an AoE attack near his party, and apparently she was just as big a coward as her mistress. He snorted in amusement as he cast an improved blade barrier, turning the area into a blender, removing the extras before moving back at the leader. She likely wasn't a coward, just overly cautious, which usually had the same effect. He moved slowly, driving the leader back toward the aspect, letting her handle him, while he obliterated the extras as they got near him.