The bandits continued to strike at Melany, most of their attacks harmlessly being deflected by the paladin's shield or armor, though a few more hits managed to hit her unprotected areas.  A second later, one of the bandits managed to get a solid blow, cutting through her armor and causing enough of a wound for Melany to cry out in pain, her reaction quickly followed by a blow to the head, knocking her out cold.<br/><br/>The battle didn't seem to be over however, as Mareth's prediction was correct.  Ivy now rushed out of the hiding spot in the trees, aiming for Sylvia as the bandits turned to the fighter, distracting her long enough for one of Ivy's swords to land a solid hit on her.  Sylvia turned around and slashed back, cutting open a large gash in Ivy's armor, though with the bandits swarming her and Lisa, things didn't look very good.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">DM notes</div><div class="spoiler_body">Initiative:<br/>Ivy (-13)<br/>Sylvia (-16)<br/>Mareth<br/>Bandits 3, 4 (3: -6)<br/>Lisa<br/>Bandits 1, 2<br/>Melany (Downed)</div></div>