Zelriane's ring of light technique was so unusual that Oz truly didn't see it coming. It closed in on the barrier quickly and narrowed what Oz would be able to do. Certainly Oz needed to escape the skill but it was set up to force him out while Zelriane camped beyond to catch him. He was in a vice. Oz made the choice.

	The guardian jumped up and flipped onto the ceiling, launching a quick force pulse toward Zelriane mid-air. He moved on the ceiling like it were natural to him and charged violet energy toward his right arm.