Your magic strikes the creature with the force of a cannon. A deafening crack of thunder shakes the small room. The blast tears right through the center of the smoky form. The blue vapor scatters wildly, and the creature lets out a high, piercing screech of pain.

For a second, it looks like the blast destroyed it. But the smoke swirls back together with unnatural speed. The creature reforms. It looks ragged now, its form unstable and flickering, but its hate is focused entirely on you.

It finishes its lunge. You try to step back, but you are not fast enough. The shadowy talons swipe across your chest.

The hit connects. It does not feel like a cut or a bruise. It feels like plunging into a frozen lake. A terrible cold spreads instantly through your veins. It sucks the warmth and energy right out of your body. Your muscles turn to water. You feel your physical strength vanish, leaving you too weak to even stand.

The world tilts sideways. The silence of the room is replaced by the roaring of blood in your ears. Then, everything goes black.

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Creature Attack Roll: 13 (Hits AC 13)
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Damage: 12 Necrotic Damage
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Strength Drain: -4 Strength
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Result: Kalila takes 12 damage, which reduces her to 0 HP. She falls Unconscious. I'll need you to make a death saving throw.
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