Fortunately for Brennus, though he was impeded somewhat by his opponent’s shield it was only a few fractions of a second before he was able to continue his movement, and ultimately his spear being trapped was not likely to stop him moving his entire body. His opponent’s attempt at a fancy trick with her spear was interesting, but ineffective against the Celt, who held his shield at such an angle that strikes slid off the left side of his shield, as one would expect. If she pressed the issue the only effect would be a test of strength as she attempted to pivot his shield the opposite direction in order for her spear to shoot towards his arm.

Ultimately, time was not on her side for such a move, as his spear drew clear after inflicting a minor wound and Brennus managed to step back as he originally intended, maintaining his defensive stance.