Second Wind!

Irawaru looks in disbelief as the warlock continues to wound him.

Please save vs Desiccating Curse

Hoku

1d20 ⇒ 4

Hoku jabs viciously at the leader.

Piercing Strike: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (12) + 15 = 27 vs Ref; if hit 1d4 + 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (4) + (8, 6) + 7 = 25 damage on m1

The creature attempts to match Hoku blow for blow, but just misses -- its feral rage harming its accuracy.

The warlock, perhaps buoyed by his success, attempts the same maneuver as before against the still-cursed Irawaru. The outraged barbarian again fails to disrupt the spell as he feel as though every drop of moisture is leaving his boy.

-22hp to Irawaru

Hasnett - bloodied, -2 to defenses (se)
Aden - bloodied
Elohir
Irawaru - bloodied, -2 to defenses (se, 2 successes required)
Hoku
Leader - bloodied, cursed, regenerating, -2 to AC and grant CA through Elohir's next turn
Warlock - cursed

Moving swiftly past Elohir towards her beleaguered companions, Hasnett sends the healing power of Melora towards Irawaru, before spinning on her heel and trying to lend a little aid to Aden and Hoku.

At last she feels some strength returning to her.

Move to M14.
Minor. Healing Word on Irawaru. Surge plus Extra healing for Irawaru (2d6+3=14)

Standard: Sacred Flame v M1. If it hits (unlikely), Aden gets 3 temp hp or an immediate save, his choice.

Save v -2 to defenses (1d20=20)

Sacred Flame roll - somehow got eaten.
Sacred Flame v M1. (Ref) (1d20+7=18, 1d6+4=9)

Hasnett's prayers have no direct effect on the leader, but have a distinct indirect effect on the warlock as he sees Irawaru's wounds mend.

All PCs +1 to attacks

Aden - bloodied
Elohir
Irawaru - -2 to defenses (se, make two saves)
Hoku
Leader (m1) - cursed, bloodied, regenerating, -2 to AC and grant CA through Elohir's next turn
Warlock (m2) - cursed
Hasnett - bloodied

Elohir slinks next to the building, and remains cloaked in shadow. With a guttural utterance, purple bolts of eldritch energy blast forth from Elohir's eyes and strike the leader hard. The half-elf's eyes crackle with the dark energy for a moment before returning to normal.

Elohir then notices the missing Irawaru, and realizes, through their link, that his other cursed foe is still in the fight.

"Where did they go?" mutters the warlock.

Move Action: Move to N12, gaining concealment from Shadow Walk.
Standard Action: Eldritch Blast vs. m1; 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (19) + 13 = 32 vs. REF for 1d10 + 1d6 + 6 ⇒ (8) + (6) + 6 = 20 damage.

"Let's try this again", Aden's blade vibrates and swirls with black energy

Booming Blade 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (14) + 13 = 27; Damage 1d8 + 6 ⇒ (6) + 6 = 12, and 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5 necrotic/thunder if m1 moves away

Aden connects with a peal of thunder, trapping the leader, followed quickly by Elohir's devastating blast. It is difficult to tell how injured it is, as its ferocity is undiminished.

Elohir did not gain concealment as he only moved 2; it's unlikely to matter this turn given the details.

All PCs +1 to attacks

Irawaru:

Irawaru - -2 to defenses (se, make two saves)
Hoku
Leader (m1) - cursed, bloodied, regenerating, under booming blade
Warlock (m2) - cursed
Hasnett - bloodied
Aden - bloodied
Elohir

Elohir did not gain concealment as he only moved 2; it's unlikely to matter this turn given the details.

Elohir:

Pressing Strike. Shift to L6 as part of the power.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (10) + 12 = 22

1d12 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Irawaru barrels past the warlock to cut off his escape, and growling, swings!

Saves
1d20 ⇒ 15

1d20 ⇒ 11

Hoku sees another opportunity to eliminate the leader, and attempts it.

Piercing Strike vs Ref: 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (18) + 15 = 33

1d4 + 2d8 + 7 ⇒ (3) + (5, 1) + 7 = 16 If m1 falls, move to L10, otherwise stay put.

Hoku:

Irawaru circles the warlock and bloodies him, even as Hoku finally puts down the creature that was the leader -- its wounds no longer closing . . .

The warlock, in a panic, bolts down the back alley.

Move and run. Irawaru, take an OA. I've moved the marker as if he survives the OA. Hasnett's up next, but whether combat is over depends pretty much on Irawaru.

1d20 + 12 ⇒ (16) + 12 = 28

1d12 + 6 ⇒ (2) + 6 = 8

"Geddere, bludger!"

Hit, but not kill. Does Irawaru pursue on his turn? He's the only one who really has a chance, given perception.

Hasnett will spend a Healing Word on Aden - surge + 2d6 (for an additional 8hp) and double move towards the fleeing warlock.

"See if you can catch him Irawaru. He's got questions to answer."

Hasnett will spend a Healing Word on Aden - surge + 2d6 (for an additional 8hp) and double move towards the fleeing warlock.

Colour me stupid. Healing word on Aden when the opportunity arises then. Otherwise over to the muscular one (Irawaru).

Oh yes, I will chase him.

Ok, initiative order, then.

Hasnett calls on Melora to heal Aden, who does a rather nice job of it, then hurries over to where Irawaru disappeared up the alley.

PCs all have +1 to attacks. Only Irawaru knows which way the warlock went, and even to him the gloom means he doesn't know precisely where.

Aden
Elohir
Irawaru
Hoku
Warlock - bloodied, running
Hasnett - bloodieed

Pat

Elohir's eyes grow wide and glow with purple radiance for a moment as the leader drops and he gets a momentary glimpse into the future.

"Where did the other one go?" wonders Elohir, as he attempts (probably in vain) to use his foresight to boost his perception.

Standard Action: Perception Check 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 4 + 2 = 20

If i actually manage to figure out what direction he's heading, then move me 6 squares in that direction.

Hoku:

Aden

Aden smiles and shakes his head in thanks to Hasnett.

"So what now?" Aden asks uncaring of the fleeing enemies.

No action

Elohir, waiting on what Hoku might report, as that could affect your action.

Hoku points in the direction taken by the warlock, and begins moving that way.

The enemy warlock collapses in his tracks.

Out of combat. Four dead minions, one fled thug, one dead thing/leader, one captured warlock.

Elohir's eyes glow brightly again for a moment before slowly returning to normal, and as they do so tears immediately begin to run down his cheeks. Holding his head, he stumbles towards the nearest building and slinks down sullenly onto the ground, his face held in his hands.

"He is not dead. I did not kill that one. I could have, but I did not. Maybe he will tell us why he did this to me."

He looks up again with a tear-streaked face.

"Where is Aden? Is he alright? I did not mean to hurt him."

Leaving Irawaru to deal with the enemy warlock, Hasnett goes straight to Elohir. Kneeling beside him, she puts one hand to his tear-stained face and looks him carefully in the eye.

"Aden is well and healed. I promised I would heal him and I did. It's a fortune of war, Elohir and he understands that."

Hasnett hopes for the sake of everyone that the last comment is true.

Elohir

Who (apart from Hasnett herself) needs healing? If Pat is willing for this to be a short rest, Hasnett will use a healing word on herself and Hoku first, take another five minutes if needs be and do the rounds again.

Who (apart from Hasnett herself) needs healing? If Pat is willing for this to be a short rest, Hasnett will use a healing word on herself and Hoku first, take another five minutes if needs be and do the rounds again.

Sitting at 48 hp. So all's good on this end

Taking a moment Aden removes his ripped and pierced top shirt

"Geez, that little spell of his shore ripped me up good. Keh, took more of beating from my party than the guys I was fighting"

Aden smiles a moment and readjusts his armor over his bare skin.

Elohir breathes a sigh of relief at Aden's good spirits, and finally begins to calm down.

He looks up tenderly at Hasnett for a moment until his eyes fall to the leather bound book sitting in his lap. Several tears stain the cover, and Elohir smears them with his hand. The leather quickly begins absorbing the moisture and Elohir readjusts the leather strap that binds the book shut.

Looking up at Hasnett again, Elohir nods.

Elohir

"If we're going to question this man, let's not do it here."

OK DM, where is a reasonably safe, close hideout. Is the Temple of Melora likely to let us just wander in?

OK DM, where is a reasonably safe, close hideout. Is the Temple of Melora likely to let us just wander in?

"Gag him and bring him along."

Hasnett heads towards the original object of their outing and enters the temple.

Elohir stands up, clears his throat, and tries to dust off his tattered clothing.

"I am ready."

He will also bow in apology to Aden.

"I apologize, Master Aden. My magic is not always as disciplined as yours."

Any other preparations or healing? Any actions with the bodies?

Can't heal until we get inside and safe for five minutes.

"Aden, can you help move the bodies? Let's not draw attention to ourselves by leaving them out in the street."

Elohir is surprisingly willing to help with the bodies, though his slim frame isn't really much of a help. He does not ask for any healing, nor does his seem that physically hurt.

"No problem. Where do you want them"

"I'll speak to the temple. They can help, I'm sure. Whether they will depends on how persuasive I can be."

Hasnett makes her way into the temple.

Once there she will speak to whoever is on duty and explain, briefly, that some thugs need burial and she and her friends need access to the temple archives. We'll be bringing a sick friend with us (i.e. the unconscious warlock) and we would appreciate a little privacy. She'll be tactful about all this.

Assuming Hasnett does not object Elohir helps Aden move the bodies out of the main street into one of the alleys, and Hasnett leads the party, with the unconscious warlock, to the Temple of the Sea.

The first person to greet them is a halfling acolyte, Brother Wertal. He is properly astonished by the circumstance, but quickly regains his composure as Hasnett makes her brief explanation. "Yes, Priestess, of course we will help. Sister Quinna is at home at this hour and the archives closed; do you need us to send someone to wake her? And, pardon me for asking, but do you need a Healer?"

Wertal shows the group to a meeting room in the back, perhaps because the appointments there are less lavish than in the sitting rooms and likely to be less costly to replace or repair from the bloodstains. He then withdraws, promising that temple guards will be sent to fetch the bodies.

Looking at the rather imposing wounds adorning her, Hasnett can only agree with the halfling's assessment of her condition.

"A healer would be helpful Brother. I'm sorry to impose on Sister Quinna, but the need is urgent. The streets don't seem very safe at the moment though. I'd be happier if the good Sister had an escort. Can you provide one, or could some of my friends help?"

"I will go if you ask," says Elohir unexpectedly. At any surprised looks he simply says, "I am one of the least injured."

He has been obviously uncomfortable ever since entering the temple, and seems eager to leave again.