The stream of fire, ice, and lightning from Corrira's staff hit the Cathay-raht's shield head on. As it was insulated, the lightning did not transfer into him, but the fire and ice were another matter. The intense flames and ice both melted and froze the shield at the same time, causing it to become more misshapen and brittle. As well, the flames that danced around the sides singed his fur and parts of the flesh underneath. Already, he knew he could not stand there forever, and it was made even worse by the frenzy spell that washed over them. The bandit leader was a willful, strong minded individual, so while he felt some rage swell up within him, he did not go berserk...unlike his allies behind him. Their more feeble minds caused them to turn on one another. The wounded one was killed almost immediately, while the other two turned their blades on each other. At this point, the Cathay-raht was now surrounded on both sides, so it was mandatory that he move. 

With his shield still raised to block the spell, the Cathay-raht retreated away from the cave entrance, barreling over the two bandits behind him in the process. They were knocked to the ground and, since the leader's shield was no longer protecting them, were immediately overtaken by spellfire. Meanwhile, the Cathay-raht retreated around a corner, out of sight from the entrance. Nevertheless, he was weakened, and they needed only one last push to finish him off. 

"Malakaus, take point. Serge, Sarel, behind him. Noelle, Corrira, you get behind me. Let's finish off that big cat once and for all." Sharee ordered, taking her position behind Sarel.