Xaxhan shoulders the tentacle's blow as best he can, though it batters him terribly. He spits blood, grateful that he is no longer singing, as the strike had knocked the wind from him so thoroughly it would have assuredly ended his song. Undeterred, the bard continues to carve into the unholy sea monster's side, hoping that the scales he acquired from the spell of transformation he had cast earlier provides better protection from the next strike.
SpoilerAttack: (1d20+9)[17] Damage: (1d8+5)[13] Slashing + (3d6)[5] Cold + 3 Sonic.