Almost as if they had jumped literally out of the trees, or at least straight out of the treeline to the west; six Githyanki as Raina had called them appeared.  Almost human in appearance, they are tall averaging around six feet with yellow skin, black hair, and a skeletal like appearance.  Their forms appear to be shifting and distorted, but you can make out the basic details of their ornate armaments; all them have menacing looking great swords in hand, daggers at on their belts, and a composite long bow; four stood in front wearing breastplates the two in back appeared the be wearing chain shirts.<br/><br/>As they appear in you midst however, arrows fly into the grove from all sides.<br/><br/><strong>DM Note:</strong><br/><br/>1. All players need to make a Reflex Save DC: 15 to avoid being struck by the "hailstorm" of arrows.  Tactically it would appear the volley was fired to keep your "heads down" and distracted more than probably actually inflict serious harm.<br/>2. Initiative Rolls please.  (Surprise round was the Gith launching the arrow volley, lightning bolt, and dimension dooring some of their forces within 20 feet of you...perhaps maybe a bit more for anyone not standing close by the rest of the group).  Flat footed AC rules still apply however for the first round if you (or they haven't acted yet).<br/>