The gnoll gets his spear up just in time, and your arrow goes bouncing away...<br/><br/>Behind him, his friend takes the attack to the suit of armor, thrusting forward with his spear. Unlike the kobolds, he actually scores a hit, and the tip of his spear punches into the metal breastplate, causing a shudder to run through the empty metal frame.<br/><br/>Beside him, the other armor slams its blade down into the midst of the crowd of kobolds. You hear a loud ringing, and for a moment it seems like one of the kobolds has been cleaved in two... it seems that the tip of the sword has actually gotten jammed into the ground... ((Nat 1. ))<br/><br/>---------------------<br/><br/>Again, the kobolds swarm at the armor, stabbing frantically with their spears. This time, you hear three small thunks as the creatures manage to drive their spear points into the armor's joints...<br/><br/>Meanwhile, the kobolds in charge in unison, both with their spears levelled at your stomach. They're too telegraphed, though... you easily bring the tip of your sword up between them and deflect their strikes, dodging between them like a carnival bull fighter...<br/><br/><em><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: georgia;">OLE!!</span></em><br/><br/>The gnoll moves slower, more cautiously... he's still hurting from your arrow, and he doesn't seem to doubt that you're just as good with the blade. He stops just outside of your reach, readying his spear for a future attack.<br/><br/>Behind him, his friend seems to be having an easier time with the armor after connecting with his hit. He's deflecting every attack the suit throws at him, his body language demanding revenge for the initial cut...