The carvings were quite clear enough - Rayne was quite sure she knew how things had better go!  But... a dragon?  She clenched her fist more tightly around her bow, considering her odds... of course, the quest would be possible at her current level, it had to be.  But not necessarily easy... the horrid call of the creature startled her out of her musing, pulled her back into the here and now.<br/><br/>The gem was obvious enough, at least - this puzzle shouldn't be too taxing to figure out.  But getting it was another matter.  The thing seemed more than a little imposing, and she could feel her heart racing, pounding in her chest ... it was impossible, at such a moment, to remember that one wasn't in any real danger, or even that, this early in the quest, the "game" danger wasn't that great either, it would be so simple to restart if she had to log out.  Though the penalty was always real...<br/><br/>But no, she thought of herself as a warrior, facing some sort of quasi-dragon, feeling the wind of its flight, shaken by its roar.  She had a moment - and used it to dart around the edge of the old structure, putting it between herself and the monster, buying time while she quickly muttered, waving with her right hand to summon a protective forcefield.<br/><br/><em>(cast Shield)</em><br/><br/>Once that was up, she selected an arrow - the creature was too large for a tangleshot, and would it be immune to fire?  It was worth a try anyway... she nocked a "slow burn" arrow, then spun around the corner of the ruined building, hoping to use a full attack to speed two arrows on their way - slow burn first, followed by standard.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Rolls</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiative: 16 + 6 = <strong>22</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=57549)<br/>Attack 1: 12 + 10 + 1 (focus) + 2 (magic) = <strong>25</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=57550)  Damage: 8 + 2 (magic) = <strong>10</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=57551) (and possible burn next round)<br/>Attack 2: 10 + 5 + 1 (focus) + 2 (magic) = <strong>18</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=57550)  Damage: 6 + 2 (magic) = <strong>8</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=57551)<br/>Holy damage, if the creature is evil: ATK 1: <strong>7</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=57552)  ATK 2: <strong>8</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=57552)<br/></div></div>