The Flomos that descended from the sky attempted to leverage its powerful talons to grasp the enticing elf, but it suddenly found itself unable to do so—a mysterious magic effect prevented it from translating the thought of "attacking that elf" into action. The demon tried to focus its will to counteract the spell effect, but the priest's conviction was stronger, forcing it to change targets.
What Alamir had cast was a simple First Circle spell: the Sanctuary spell. The effect required that anyone wishing to attack the spell's protected target must first overcome the spellcaster's will in a contest, or else they had to switch their target or simply stand there like a fool. As an earthly representative of the divine, the priest's will was exceedingly strong, and even a demon with innate magic resistance found it difficult to prevail in such a contest.
