The stones were like a boulder on each of his limbs, burning with every move he made to block the attacks of the elder. Five out of six attacks crashed painfully on his body, driving him to his knees in agony, the one he blocked drained what strength remained in him. His reinforced bones cracked, his skin screamed and his eyes became blurry as the elder didn’t even spare his face which was evident by its swollen features. Twice over he had passed out, only to be awoken by healing elixirs dumped down his throat, the elder giving him a few minutes to recover before calling him to stand again.