[Syrlya assumes that magic is going to hurt--so he lifts his shield take the blow instead. But between that and Zenos striking into his shield directly, he's knocked back with the force.
He grunts as his back hits the ground and slides back, but twists himself into a roll to get to his knee and stagger up to his feet in quick recovery.
He gestures to draw up a purple translucent illusion of himself in front, weilding a scepter. The phantasm swings to release a blast of energy straight at Zenos, while Syrlya dashes to circle around his side.]
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He grunts as his back hits the ground and slides back, but twists himself into a roll to get to his knee and stagger up to his feet in quick recovery.
He gestures to draw up a purple translucent illusion of himself in front, weilding a scepter. The phantasm swings to release a blast of energy straight at Zenos, while Syrlya dashes to circle around his side.]