Before the second encounter with Trias, I cast "Shield" and "Improved Strength" on Dak'kon in that order.
His strength drop to 9.
I notice 'cos Dak'kon was carrying weight and get nailed to the flor.
I suspect I has been fighting some battles in an unnecessary hard fashion. (:P

I had to admit I didn't read "Shield" spell description carefully but...
Is this spected behavior?

Has someone tried to lower enemy status this way?