R1T21: Alexandru, with hammer and shield, steps into the room past Zauberei and says, "Marius, to me!" as he makes an assessment of the foes. Or rather, foe, singular .... A haunting cry of despair and pain echoes off the walls, preceding a soft blue glow emanating from a flaming, azure skull that floats just above the table, its jaws masticating the air.

R1T19: Paula is terrified, but delays ...

R1T18: Marius, you have the Mosswater Marauder's hammer in hand, and shield readied. What do you do?