The thrall is cut down with ease as Varis charges past, and his attack on the cult leader hits soundly, staggering him.  The paladin's blessing on Guts, however, is not enough to break through the lust clouding his mind (Saving throw: [1]+3=4).<br/><br/>Guts is up.  Initiative and status:<br/><br/>Cult Leader (-35, Bloodied<br/>Zame Ragues (14/29, Bloodied)<br/>Cult Thrall<br/>Cult Berserker (B: -14)<br/>Valorie<br/>Varis (2/30, Bloodied)<br/>Guts (16/24; Dazed (save ends))<br/>Dara (Delaying)