This time, he actually leaned backwards as Elwyrr's lance tried to hit him, the Summer Knight's shield at a significant angle to the lance, deflecting the lance upward and away with surprising force. He hoped that put Elwyrr's mount off balance as the lance tangled with his mount's horns, and then the explosion would do the rest of the work. Caiaphas struggled back upright, but managed to stab with the lance in time, aiming for the shield. He just needed a good hit...