The potent ray of energy lashes out from Gunn's outstretched hand - only to spend itself fruitlessly on the viridian aura that protects this fiend.

Perseus takes the time to set up a flanking maneuver, using the devil's focus on Theo to strike at its back. It senses his approach at the last minute, one powerful claw lashing out as though seeking to swat away a bothersome insect.

Spoiler: Attack of Opportunity
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43 to hit for 20 slashing damage


With the ferocity that is his hallmark, the dwarven warrior lays into the devil. Out of five attacks, two draw dark blood from the foe - although the supernatural resilience of the creature gives it a measure of protection against Brunhilda.

The devil remains focused on Theo, unleashing its own savage violence against the Champion of Charis.

Spoiler: Full attack
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Claw 1: 41 to hit for 24 damage
Claw 2: 43 to hit for 25 damage
Wing 1: 34 to hit for 16 damage
Wing 2: miss (natural 1)
Bite: 35 to hit for 26 damage plus poison (initial 3 constitution damage, DC 27 fortitude save negates) plus disease (DC 27 Fortitude save, incubation period applies so no immediate damage)


The fiend does spare enough attention to lash Perseus with its serpentine tail.

Spoiler: Tail slap against Perseus
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39 to hit for 17 damage, plus improved grab - opposed grapple check 40, if successful establishes a hold and constricts for 35 damage.


Finally its eyes flash with indigo flame, and a shadow seems to fall over the vision of those standing closest, artificial fear threatening to overwhelm their self-control.

Spoiler: Fear aura
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All within 20' of the devil must succeed on a DC 27 Will save or become panicked for 18 rounds.


The lesser devils, driven by Yara's mental commands, lash out at their former master - but, for all the good they do, they might as well have been flies bothering an elephant.

Spoiler: Initiative
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Theo, Rosalind and Yara may now act.