Although Cael manages to stay upright against Sorrow's first sweeping blow, his knee still buckles, leaving him off-balance against the monk's second attempt. He goes down hard, and a swift crack to the head ensures that he is no shape to resist Sorrow's attempt to knock the spear from his hands.

As he regains his senses, he notices Jorran's head rising just above the wall of the adjoining stall. Recognizing a uniquely beneficial avenue of escape, Cael calls out, "Jorran, wait!" just as the Luskanite is about to move against Black Sorrow once more. With a whispered word, Cael vanishes, and Jorran appears in his place.

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Cael will speak out of turn, hopefully convincing Jorran to delay his action until after Cael's.

Standard Action: Cast Benign Transposition targeting himself and Jorran. He automatically succeeds on the Concentration check to cast defensively.

Move Action: Stand up.

Swift Action: Activate a charge on his Amulet for 12 temporary HP.