<em>The mage remained unconscious despite the magic washing over him since the bards magic was subconsciously redirected. She couldn't even disobey with benevolent magic if it was a direct order. Aron's magic made sure the mage was still out cold however, he was clearly not dead. Considering that the spells were still coming the bandits were carrying their leader away from the battle. However they weren't blind to where the spells were coming from since Empress was seated upon a branch. Come next round the cat might not be so safe staying out on its own and out of the safe reach of the other adventurers.</em><br/><br/>(Two Bandit Archers and Bandit Mage are now removed from battle having fled.)<br/><br/><em>Aten took good use of his own freedoms and used a healing word upon Elenna in order to make sure she stayed on her feet whilst dazzling the bandit before him. The war priests sword finally struck home and cuts into the bandit that had previously been injured and fells him. There was only one bandit left on the bridge and he elected to be smart about things and takes off at full sprint away from the fight. With the others on the bridge preoccupied and unable to shoulder past one another he had a very good head start.<br/><br/>Down below the remaining three bandits were dealing with a rebellious pet and the clever and daring rogue. The arrow struck the bandit in the shoulder whilst the other two drew back their own bows and consider where things stands. The other heroes were stuck on the bridge and perhaps were in no condition to deal with them. Hence they fired up at Aten in an attempt to focus fire one of the priests down. One missed wildly and the other Aten had to thank his pauldrons for deflecting the arrow off. Finally the other rogue struck at Matsumi expecting a better result from before. Unfortunately he was clearly experiencing some insanity because he was having no such fortune in being able to strike the rogue despite everything. Riete in the meantime gave chase to the bandit fleeing over the bridge.</em><br/><br/><hr/><br/>-Initiative Order-<br/><br/>Round 4<br/><br/>Empress: 21<br/>Aron: 17<br/>Vin: 15<br/>Aten: 14<br/>Elerra: 13<br/>Masumi: 12<br/>Bandit Pair C: 12<br/>Riete: 8<br/>Bandit Pair D: 8