Jumping backwards Koji brings up his shield and pulls his mace around.
He calls out "Father, Father, lend these mortals your strength and vigour!" as the words leave his lips you feel a surge of blood coursing through your veins as strength, vigour and a Will to help your fellow nearly overwhelms you.
The creature swipes in to attack Stavard, Koji darts in swinging. Lacking the training and skill of a warrior, his mace grazes the creature.