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The spider's wounds were simply too great for it to continue on. It huddled up in a ball-like shape and fell to the ground. It was twitching, but other than that it was now seemingly harmless.
An applauding came from a single entity that was now developing from the darkness, as thuogh smoke were taking a shape. The applause became louder and less echo-ish as the being materialized. As The Mage appeared, the spider melted into the ground as oil seeping into a crevice.
"Very well done, Mr. Rodie. Your luck is astounding and your ablity to think on your feet accomodates it nicely. Now that I have seen your strengths and weaknesses, I need to witness Roderik in battle as well, that I may discern his worth...and compare it to your's. Are you ready to continue, or do you need a moment to freshen up?"
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