Trap closes in
The fire spread through the crack, boiling the soldier from the inside. Only ashes left behind after but a moment.
Seeing this, the others became wary. Staring at Eldrian, alert and waiting. Keeping their weapons in hand to defend themselves. Understanding that their defenses were useless against these flames, and also the icy mist from before.
Reeling back his flames and anger, Eldrian cleared his mind and refocused on his goal. However, clearly, they would not allow him to finish his speech. Nor did he want to make the message unclear or difficult to follow. He also needed to remember to suggest, not state, that magic exists.
"Let us dance then." Eldrian said, taking control of his flames and focusing them around Crystoi. At the same time, activating the Elemental Alignment ability of the spear. Merging the aura and ability.