The snowball struck him, causing him to stagger slightly, before Akiros rushed up to engage, his blade bouncing, harmlessly, off the creature's stony hide. He ducked under the return blow, as it bellowed in rage... and then bit down on his shoulder,<em>hard.</em>The barbarian staggered from the blow, looking badly bloodied, his arm hanging somewhat limply, as the others rushed into to his aid.