The knee failed to connect as the man moved back a few steps just in time, seeming to work on some hidden sign, trying to make distance between himself and Lissu and Marric. There was a hissing sound from the direction of the inn, and a sudden flash of light as a yellow ball of fire rushed their way. Lissu gasped and chanting something she tried to create a greenish<em>glow</em>around her, a spell of some effect affecting her as the ball of flame roared closer.<br/><br/>The next instant, a blast of heat spread, and the halfling woman was thrown on her back by the blast's force. Aimed at the ground instead of Marric, the blast rushed forth scorching its surroundings. Whatever spell Lissu used, it seemed to shield her at least partially. Marric, on the other hand was without protection of such, and the ring held healing effects but its one spell level was not enough to absorb the fiery spell, and it was an area spell not directed one so perhaps he could not have even if it was pointed at him.<br/><br/>The flail-carrier had not gotten far enough in time, the careful retreat leaving him close enough to the blast that the heat scorched him and he fell over silent. A bolt shot from the house after the spell, but missed Marric and Lissu entirely, going so far wide it was hard to even say which one it was aimed at.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">OOC</div><div class="spoiler_body">Marric is standing next to 'ground zero' for a Fireball. Its shot at Caster Level 5, with 5d6 damage, and a Reflex Save to halve it (or in Marric's case I believe, to avoid it fully). DC is just 13, so roll and if you get 13 or over, feel free to describe how Marric manages to avoid it.<br/><br/>Damage rolled for hit is 14. </div></div>