The Savage Brawl [Round 5: Battletopia]

Originally posted on MSPA by Dragon Fogel.

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Konka Rar had fled the maze only a few minutes before the explosion.

Caught unprepared, the lich found himself suddenly flung into the air by the blast. By the time he regained his bearings, he realized that aside from being an uncomfortable distance off the ground, he was also headed directly towards the electrified fence.

With few options, he swiftly chanted a spell.

"Vortex!"

Winds began to swirl around him, creating a tornado with the lich at the center. It was not generally intended as a defensive spell, but it allowed him to redirect himself somewhat. In addition, the force of the winds tore apart the large chunks of debris that had once been the maze, securing him against another potential threat.

Maintaining focus was difficult, however. Rar had to keep the storm moving away from the fence, and also carefully control the winds around him so that he would be kept aloft, not torn apart. He dared not even consider what would happen if Ekelhaft drew near enough to interfere with the spell.