Chapter 1: Lady Luck's Curtsy

Baraq's blow sends the leader reeling onto Ada's javelin. The group surrounding Baraq and Ada take their swings. Only one gets through to Baraq, dealing 4 (2 after rage resistance) damage. Likewise, only one gets through on Ada, thanks to a quick placement of her shield, dealing 2 damage.

The leader tries getting in on Baraq, only to miss pitifully with all three. The idea of fighting a bird is clearly not sitting well with him for some reason.

Combat! Those in bold below may act now
Baraq
Ada
Batch 2
Big'un
Cat
Krieger
Batch 1
Aera
Rolen
Xavena

Krieger, stunned momentarily by the furious clash takes a moment and does all he can to avoid being hit. The leader, pulls his head back in surprise at Cat's attack, not entirely believing that she would attack him. The cloud of poison drifts over his eyes and nose causing him to cry out in pain.

The batch of bandits look about themselves, somewhat unsure now that they've seen comrades hit by a furious bird and others. Maybe we shouldn't push our luck here, just cut and run! They turn to flee! Disengaging and running back toward the tall grasses.

Combat! Those in bold below may act now
Baraq
Ada
Batch 2
Big'un
Cat
Krieger
Batch 1
Aera
Rolen
Xavena

Ada draws her hand back and lets a javelin fly in the direction of those running away Hoping to hit someone.

Aera's bolt slams through the throat of one of the fleeing bandits, causing him to fall in a sputtering gout of blood. Between Baraq and Rolen, they manage to break the arm of the leader and drop him to the ground, a bolt fletching-deep in his chest as his eyes flutter closed. Ada's javelin slashes the hamstring of a retreating bandit and he falls to the ground with a scream. Finally, Xavena lands on one of the fleeing men, tripping him up and ending up with him sprawled face-first in the dirt and grass.

The rest of the bandits, terrified by the destruction of their leader, drop their weapons and throw their hands into the air.

Please, stop, we didn't mean nothin' bad by it!
Combat is ostensibly over, though if you'd like to continue round-based stuff, we can.

The leader blinks as Ada's healing magic washes over him, only to see Rolen standing on his throat. At first, a snarl flashes across his face but quickly fades. I have no reason, your aristocratic bastards will always take what you want. Do your worst, you've already judged me. With that his eyes close and he tries to roll his head to one side.