Medea and Khan
The two mages struggle in their psychic duel. Medea has a lot of experience, but Khan has specialized knowledge in this particular entity. While not able to wrest complete control of it, he is able to influence it enough to take a small action.
A tentacle shoots out of the gate and wraps around Medea's throat. Unable to fight off both Khan and the beast throttling her, she drops to one knee.
"You will be the first sacrifice to his glory," Khan gloats.
Then, the tide shifts again as Madame Macabre calls out the name of the beats. The entire castle shakes and the beast lets out a wail that shakes everyone to their soul. It is as if every bad thing that has ever happened throughout all of time and space was condensed down into that single sound.
Khan seems to be affected more than everyone else. He staggers back like someone who is punch drunk.
Releasing it's victim, then tentacle is pulled back to the other side of the gate. Medea rises back up, and even though she is shaken and still gasping for air, she is one even footing with Khan once again.
Everyone is Impaired (-2 on all checks) for the next round, except the Juggernauts
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