The hammer passed through empty space where his body had been, the weapon's momentum continuing forward without resistance.
Thorgar's body continued forward, and suddenly he was overextended, his stance compromised, his position vulnerable.
Rhys's left hand moved forward.
The dagger released lightning in a vertical slash that connected with nothing, because Thorgar was already pivoting, adjusting, and recognizing that his initial strategy had failed.
The Orc warrior spun, bringing his hammer back around in a sweeping arc designed to catch Rhys from the side.
Rhys crossed the distance between them using water magic as a propellant.
His form warped, twisted, and accelerated through a medium that responded to his will. He emerged from the acceleration curve behind Thorgar's swing, positioned at the warrior's flank.
The dagger moved again.
