The gnolls were expecting an easy fight, although one of the women came down in heavy armor, and possibly the chance to use them for their lustful desires. Yelping and snarling, the canine faces of the humanoids eyeing Lucille carefully. The charge of the paladiness caught them by surprise - her sword leading the way as Lucille realised that her own helmet was protruding light thanks to her partner, allowing her a clear field of vision without being blinded by her own source of illumination. The gnolls were momentarily blinded, allowing Lucille to deliver a deep thrust into one of the gnolls!<br/><br/>How the thing barked! It's eyes burning from the surprising burst of light by Haruna's Light spell on Lucille, the battle maiden herself turning into a spinning ball of fury, constant clangs and tearing of hide and flesh from Lucille's side meaning that Haruna was busy with her little skirmish.<br/><br/>As the paladiness finsihed her attack, the gnolls returned the favor. The wounded one trying to close the gap with its maw wide open, the other gnoll who managed to cover its eyes with its shield thrusting forth with its spear!<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Gnoll 1 (12) uses Bite!<br/>Attack Rolls<br/>12+4<br/>Total = 16<br/><strong>MISS</strong><br/><br/>Gnoll 2 uses Spear!<br/>Attack Rolls<br/>15+4<br/>Total = 19<br/><strong>HIT</strong><br/><br/>Damage Roll<br/>6+2 = 8 points of damage<br/></div></div><br/>The spear struck true, digging in through a seam of Lucille's armour. The offending gnoll let out a yelp of victory, wondering if it should<em>twist</em>the spear there and then, or should it withdraw as it spared a glance at the gnoll behind it. In the light, Lucille could see that the third gnoll she faced was...<em>larger</em>... seems<em>smarter</em>, wields a Glaive instead of crude spears, and was armored in a chain shirt! However, the gnoll did not advance, simply shielding its eyes as it tried to adapt to the light.<br/><br/><strong>"Lucille!"</strong>The Paladiness could hear Haruna call out, before a gnollish yelp followed quickly.<br/><br/><strong>"Give me a shout if you need help or healing!"</strong>