He couldn't word without using a wand once we attacked, being an AP. Two rounds lag and unreliable. He fails, he dies (as was the case when he got capsized). Unless he resigns himself to the gaunting and puts on some protections before he arrives (which in my opinion was his best option).

If he'd fled, he'd have got attacked immediately, and therefore still be unable to teleport. We'd have caught him up in all likelyhood.

Basically his being an anti-paladin put him at a huge disadvantage. His weapon prevented him from getting away. AP's just don't think of removing it when fighting for their lives.

The iceball was funny though. Not a good way to go. I cringed when it went off, because I'm sure it wasn't meant for us.