The champion seems to smile in a rictus grin as it indeed drops its shield to block the blow its centuries of experience guiding it as it counters with a skillful slash. The corroded blade slips past her shield and cuts through her leathers deep into Freyja side for 8 damage even as the skeletal warrior resets its stance and looks for another opportunity...

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Standard: longsword (1d20+6)[21] damage (1d8+5)[8]


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