The streak of purple barrels into the swarm of bats attacking Valerie, there is a puff of red cloud as it disintegrates one of the bats closest to Sandu.  One of the swarms is now substantially smaller than the other, yet it still remains.

Valerie - You are in close combat with 2 swarms of bats, Ireena stands to your left madly yelling and slashing into one of the swarms.  It strikes you that the bats seem to be focused upon you more-so than Ireena.  It is now your turn.

((I think a few people have been experiencing issues - I was having issues with the dice roller the other day.))

Valerie does not pay much attention to her wound. She pushes away some of the bats with her shield then she swings her sword across the swarm.  

Attack: 25 Damage: 8

With a combination of shield bashing and swinging her mighty Longsword, Valerie is able to pulverise the remaining bats from one of the swarms.  The ground around her is strewn with gore and pieces of bat wings / corpses.

A dragging sound cuts through the sound of bat squeaks as the 'man' shambles towards Valerie and Ireena.  He turns his gaze to Ireena and stretches out his arms, his mouth gawps open as though he is letting out a silent scream.

The figure moves towards Ireena and grabs at her.

Ireena tries to fight off the figure's advances but is unable to do so, she is Grappled.  The man's arms wrap around her torso as he proceeds to drag her down the street, away from the party.

Ireena lets out a howl of terror, "HEEEELLLPPP!  VALERIE PLEASE!  I CAN'T...", the figure moves to wrap a rotten hand around her mouth.

Ismark lets out an anguished wail as he see's his sister being taken by the figure, "NOOOO!  Ireena!  Unhand her!".

More bats start to swoop in towards Valerie.  They launch an attack their little mouths attempting to find exposed parts of flesh.

The bat swarm is unable to do so however, Valerie shrugs off their attempted attacks.

Unable to stand by and idly watch his sister being dragged by the mysterious figure, Ismark springs into action running to her aid.

He attempts to wrestle the man off of Ireena, "Unhand her - MONSTER!".

Ismark manages to find an inner strength, most likely brought on by seeing his sister in peril, he pulls the man off of Ireena and proceeds to hold him steadfast in place.  The man is now grappled, Ireena is free from his arms.  "IREENA, RUN!" Ismark cries desperately. 

The last of the swarms of bats moves, as though being directed by a hidden commander.  Similarly to the other bats they swarm over Valerie, little mouths trying desperately to find purchase.

A number of the small creatures find their way through the ardent paladin's defences, nipping at parts of her exposed skin.  Valerie puts up a brave fight but the bites are overwhelming.  She drops to the floor amidst the swarms.  Valerie is now unconscious.

((So sorry Kim, those were some high rolls!))

Funeral March - Round #1 - Alder's Turn

Alder - The battle is raging.  You have just seen your companion put up a brave fight but fall to the ground under the sheer number of bats swarming her.  Ismark seems to be controlling the zombie 'man' but Ireena looks pale and stands in shock.  Images of past battles you have fought flash through your mind as combat rages around you; blood, screams, death - none of these things are new to you.  "HELP! ALDER - HELP VALERIE! YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING!" Ireena's voice cuts through the din.  Looks like battle has once again sought you out - it is your turn.

For a moment his face grows blank, regarding the enemy combatants with somethign akin to a thousand yard stare. And then with a growl he is moving, hurtling forward, axe in both hands and his lips turned into a snarl as he descends on the nearest bats. 

Bonus Action: Rage

2H Battle Axe Attack: 10 + Bless: 4

Damage: 8

(Since it is my turn next, and I know the bat swarm didn't die I will move forward with my turn.)

Dormark watches Valerie get swarm by bats and falls under their blows and the attempted abduction of Ireena and issues a Dwarven curse. The symbol on his head begins to glow and orange color as he says, "Moradin temper her form so she may fight among us again, so she may be a weapon against evil." He casts healing word at Valerie.

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However, after doing this the glow does not leave him. He remember his time back in the forge the sound ringing in. his ears. His fist ball he hits himself in the chest. "Clink" went the metal against metal and has he walked forward he continues to hit himself as the strength and the clarity of the note become stronger and stronger. He chants in Dwarvish as he moved forward, until he his just outside of the range of the injured bat swarm. Hr then points at the swarm finishing his chant with, "Dormark, Hamar" 

Dormark points at the injury bats and casts Toll the Dead. The song of hammer and anvil ringing in the bats ears.

It is quite the spectacle as Alder charges forward into the swarm of bats - slashing at them with his battleaxe.  The damage is immense as many more dead bats join there companions at his feet, though still they come.

As Dormark says his prayer Valerie begins to stir and find renewed strength, finding herself lying among the gore and mess.  He is a machine possessed as he marches towards the bats chanting.

Swarm of Bats #2 (Injured) wisdom saving throw:

They fly erratically as the sound of hammer and anvil rings through their sensitive ears.

Dormark - please roll damage!

Funeral March - Round #2

Initiative Order

1. Swarm of Bats (#2)
2. Baern
3. Ireena
4. Ioben
5. Sandu
6. Valerie
7. Zombie 'Man'
8. Swarm of Bats (#3)
9. Ismark
10. Swarm of Bats (#4)
11. Alder
12. Dormark

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((Oof!))

The disorientated and diminished swarm of bats flies around Alder's head.  There are only a couple of the tiny creatures left as they attempt to nip at the exposed parts of his skin.

Their attacks have little affect as they fail to find hold.

Baern - You watch the scene unfolding in front of you.  Time to act - it is your turn.

Hesitant to leave the coffin but enraged at the peril of both Valerie and Ireena, Baern bellows and charges ahead.  Since he finds bats before he can get to Ireena and the zombie he swings his hand axe wildly through the swarm.  ( Booming Blade )

Attack: 10

Damage: 5 slashing

Damage if the bats move: 3 thunder

(assuming that hits...)

Baern's eyes go wide as thunderous energy seems to emit from his small axe as he furiously swings at the bats, a cloud of energy seemingly engulfing the many tiny foes.  Baern twists his wrist briefly and stairs at the profile of the axe with wonder.

As the thunderous blast smacks into the swarm the remaining bats fall to the ground dead, a smell of burnt flesh fills the air.

Ireena noticing Valerie lying on the ground, steels herself, before attacking the bats hovering near her body;

The urgency of the situation spurs Ireena on, lashing out twice at the nearest remaining swarm - slaughtering a number of the tiny creatures. 

Funeral March - Round #2 - Ioben's Turn

Ioben - There are two swarms of bats remaining - the swarm closest to Ireena seems to be less than half its initial size, the other is at full strength.  Meanwhile, Ismark has restrained the 'man' and they are locked in position.  It is your turn.

Ioben stand by the coffin as the rest of the group rush forward to attack the bats. Behind the group Ismark wrestles with the man, seemingly having him under control. It would be good to have someone they might get some information from after this. With that in mind, he once again draws his bow. This time taking just a moment to breathe and aim at the bats over Valerie's body.

Shortbow: Attack: 20 Damage: 8
+Bless: 1
+Sneak Attack: 5

Total Attack: 26   - Damage: 8

As soon as Ioben let loose the arrow he knew it would find its mark.  It strikes the bats flying over Valerie piercing multiple causing them to screech in pain.  As the dust settles it looks like only one swarm remains.

Funeral March - Round #2 - Sandu's Turn

Sandu - Only one swarm of bats remains.  Though you see Ismark struggling to restrain the 'man' that attempted to take Ireena.  The figure is currently attempting to bite out at Ismark as he holds him.  Ireena is screaming for help.  It falls to you end the threat - it is your turn.