The gnoll snarls at you as the point of your rapier opens a gash under its ear, and there is bloody vengeance in its eyes as it recovers from your strike.<br/><br/>The smart mite steps to the side, attempting a thrust at your flank. Again, the creature hisses in fury as its blade is  deflected by your Mage Armor.<br/><br/>The two other mites remain unconscious.<br/><br/>Sharpspike finally reaches the ground, and joins the fray by hurling his spear at the mite beside you. The spear goes wide, though, and buries itself in the ground nearby.<br/><br/>With a roar, the gnoll stabs its own spear towards your stomach, attempting to power its way past your force field. It turns out that this is a bad idea, though, seeing as the spear breaks against the invisible barrier, causing the gnoll to cry out in anger and frustration. (nat 1)