Torches and Icicles

Today, our journey took a perilous turn as we found ourselves under attack by water and ice elementals. It was a battle like no other, with the very elements themselves seemingly coming to life to assail us. The relentless assault had us on the brink, but we persevered.
 
In the midst of the chaos, a revelation struck us like a lightning bolt. We discerned that there was a portal open, a conduit between our realm and the elemental plane, allowing these hostile entities to pour forth. With half of our party engaged in a desperate struggle to save the crew of our ship, I shouted for assistance from the others to help me reach this portal.
 
I managed to embark on a small boat, but a violent wave sent me hurtling towards the ominous gateway. Haldir, ever quick-witted, realized the impending danger and acted selflessly. He ignited a torch to draw the attention of the oncoming elementals upon himself.
 
The consequences of our actions were swift and brutal. A colossal ice shard plummeted from above, impaling and grievously wounding Haldir. But there was no time to mourn, for I had to act swiftly. With a focused blast of eldritch power, I targeted a crystalline anchor that maintained the portal's existence. The anchor shattered, and the portal blinked out of existence just as something immense began to emerge from it.
 
Meanwhile, the elemental, infuriated by the still lit torch, charged, swallowing both it and Haldir whole. Our comrades on the ship managed to dispatch the remaining elementals, but Haldir's wounds were too severe, and he succumbed to them.
 
Today, we mourn the loss of a dear friend and valiant comrade, a selfless hero who gave his life to save us all. Haldir's sacrifice will not be forgotten, and we shall carry his memory with us on our continued journey, seeking answers and facing whatever challenges lie ahead.