At least for now Cendrik is able to stay focused on the mission and not the enemy spell's effects. He calls downstairs. "Xaan, hurry up. Some mesmerizing light spell this level. Close your eyes and use the inner railing to get past it. Have Avalon bump Melinda then catch up to me to defend me so it knows where to go."

Cendrik darts up the stairs past Melinda. As he goes around he notices Rex also mesmerized. Stopping just past him so that the swordsage is beyond the spell he takes notice of the next level to decide his next action.

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Move to the same spot on the next level as I am now (30' using diagonals). If I see Sierra where I can teleport 10' and be in melee range then I'll use my boots to swift teleport 10' and attack her with Death from Above. Otherwise I backhand (not stab, nonlethal) Rex to get his attention. I can roll the appropriate stuff later.