(OOC: There are only two. And 20+10 = 30, which is enough to identify these<em>easily</em>.)<br/><br/>Michelle recognises them - if not from experience then by the descriptions of the beings from Rhapsody, creatures that are usually kind and friendly. Normally playful yet tough protectors of the weaker beings in the forest, the two creatures that stand before her are anthropomorphic black bears - the result of the forest's magic adding human aspects to many of the inhabitants. These, however, are either possessed, mentally controlled, or simply evil. They are known to be quite tough and strong, with a fierce approach to battle, however they lack any special form of regeneration or similar effects. Furthermore, from their stances, she can tell that they are trained in a formal art of warfare, one of the sublime ways.<br/><br/>Both rush in almost simultaneously. One makes a gigantic leap, springing from her wide-legged stance, and slamming both clawed hands into Michelle. The claws rake down her skin, cutting her clothing, though it does magically knit itself back together almost immediately. Her skin, however, is not so lucky, having bright red scratch marks trailing down her right breast, diagonally across to her stomach.<br/>(50 to hit, 71 slashing damage and 20 fire damage before any DR or resistances are applied)<br/><br/>The other lunges forwards, and unleashes a rapid flurry of slashes with her claws. One misses completely, Michelle being too quick on her feet even when unprepared. The next comes dangerously close, but is still just not quite enough. The next series of attacks, however, all strike true, just managing to scratch along her side, her outer thigh, and along her arm.<br/>(the three that hit were all 48, oddly enough. Damage is 30, 22 and 24 slashing damage - the first attack was a Strike, too. Lucky it missed!)<br/><br/>They both seem to already be breathing heavily, having exerted quite a bit of energy in their first barrage of attacks. Still, that's all well and good, but the burning sensation in the scratches made do hurt quite a bit, having dealt a significant amount of damage. But is it enough to scare her off, or to infuriate, or to arouse?