While the rogue jumped back to avoid the stalactites, Ilana braced herself and held her shield over her head, one of them cracking apart on top of her, though she properly absorbed the blow and fell little of its effects. Dropping back into her guard, she prepared to receive the dual-wielding warrior again, though this time he employed a clever tactic. Against her will her shield her shield was pulled out away from her body, exposing a hole which was promptly taken advantage of. Her armor reduced the damage from the shortsword stab, but the weapon was still able to pierce through a little, digging into her side.

Gritting her teeth, Ilana decided to go on the offensive, activating the magic of her shield and lighting its entire face on fire now that her enemy had pulled it towards him. Charging forward to keep it close, she attempted to keep the shield pressed up against him, aiming to drive him back and pin him against a pillar.