Spike thorn HAS been nerfed. It's almost useless for PK now. Anyway:
A hunch-backed dogmatist nods her head toward you!
you!
CS: +317 - TD: +265 + CvA: +2 + d100: +56 - -5 == +115
Warding failed!
cloaked in a blinding platinum light and assailed for 35 points of damage!
... 25 points of damage!
Crackling blue plasma roasts a smoking hole in your neck!
You are no longer moving silently.
Your SIGN OF SMITING is no longer effective.
The white light leaves you.
The very powerful look leaves you.
You feel the aura of confidence leave you.
Your SIGN OF STRIKING is no longer effective.
Your SIGN OF SHIELDS is no longer effective.
Your SIGN OF DEFENDING is no longer effective.
You seem to lose the thorny barrier that surrounds you.
You feel the inner strength leave you.
The light blue glow leaves you.
The powerful look leaves you.
Your SIGN OF DEFLECTION is no longer effective.
You no longer feel so dextrous.
The deep blue glow leaves you.
You feel the gathering of nature's power leave you.
Your SIGN OF WARDING is no longer effective.
A faint silvery glow fades from around you.
Your SIGN OF SWORDS is no longer effective.
You return to normal color.
It seems you have died, my friend. Although you cannot do anything, you are keenly aware of what is going on around you...
You mentally give a sigh of relief as you remember that the Goddess Lorminstra owes you a favor.
...departing in 10 mins...
The hunch-backed dogmatist throws her right arm up into the air and calls out, "Penance! Aye, I shall serve this soul onto ye, m'lady!"
Nothing too eventful, I know, but I haven't died in a LONG time. Lol.
I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.