Cryce paid no attention to the small tavern owner.
"I am a cryomancer," Cryce replied. "It is my weapon as much is your sword is your weapon. If you wanted to fight in melee, than you should have found someone else. You chose to fight me, and this is what happens when you do. Hjaldi's legs became encased in ice, immobilizing him. Cryce then unleashed a barrage of icicles to get him to raise his shield, which would be followed by a pillar of ice shooting forth at a 45 degree angle to slam into his shield. This would, hopefully, break either his shield, his arm, or maybe even both. As long as he understands the mistake hr has made.