As soon as Shamaya's foot passed over the lines, they began to glow with arcane energy.  Several other runes leading towards the far end of the room began to glow, although some of them only flared briefly before fading to darkness again, or sent sparks of arcane energy as they tried to activate.<br/><br/>After a moment, a loud, booming voice filled the room.  "You aRe noT WElcoMe heRe," it began, the sound warping and distorting from the magic's age.  "IntrUdeRs musT BE desTroYed!"  As soon as the voice finished, the two statues began to move, struggling to stand, though a flash of metal on the creatures' claws was evident.  It was clear that whatever they were, they were designed for combat!<br/><hr/>Time for initiative rolls!