Trahearne watched warily as Devin moved, backing away to create more distance himself, one hand tugging free the simple rod at his hip. "So now you're blaming this on my pride? With nothing to say about your poisonous personality? I don't usually fight duels over small slights, but for you, I'm making an exception."

Then Trahearne raised the rod, pointing it at Devin. "I'll remain here as long as it takes. Prepare yourself!" With that warning, Trahearne gestured his hands in a circular motion before beckoning to the ground, multiple greenish-black portals opening in the space between him and Devin. Out of one came the hulking flesh golem that had been sent against Devin before, but the other portals sprouted different minions, including two flesh wurms that remained rooted in place, and two rat-like bone minions that seemed much more jittery compared to their fellow golems.

Having that many minions out at once could be called an intimidation tactic, but Trahearne had his reasons. He hadn't arrived at this duel without a plan in mind.