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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4631593" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Songs: Part 4 – The Goblinoid Ambush</strong></p><p></p><p>It was clear that the forces of nature held sway along the sparsely traveled roadway. The verdant landscape of tall brush, towering oak trees and symphony of wildlife were constant reminders that the Vastwood Forest was a far cry from the crowded modern cities of Milandir.</p><p></p><p>“I don’t like the feel of this place,” said Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>Kham took in a deep breath of fresh air. “You say that about every place with plants.”</p><p></p><p>Beldin shoved Kham and Sebastian’s heads down. “Down!” </p><p></p><p>Crossbow bolts whistled past them. One tore a jagged rent in Sebastian’s robes. Another pinned itself in the folds of Kham’s overcoat.</p><p></p><p>Beldin reached behind him and unlatched his battleaxe from the strap across his back. With one smooth motion, he brought it up in time to block a hulking hobgoblin’s scimitar.</p><p></p><p>“Goblins!” snarled Beldin. “Get behind me!”</p><p></p><p>Kham drew two of his pistols. “There’s not enough room behind you!”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian whirled, fingers fanned out towards the goblins hiding in the thicket. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Radius Incensio!</span>” Two gouts of flame extended from his fingertips. The ensuing screams indicated Sebastian’s magic had found its target.</p><p></p><p>Another hobgoblin came roaring towards Kham. One pistol kicked in Kham’s hands, smoke trailing the barrel. The hobgoblin looked down in stupefied disbelief as his scimitar was shout of his hands. It whistled end over end and then landed in the thicket.</p><p></p><p>Beldin blocked a strike from the hobgoblin with his shield, which he unbuckled a second after he drew his axe. The dwarf hunkered low and rammed the larger hobgoblin in the chest, knocking it back a few feet.</p><p></p><p>The hobgoblin facing Kham drew its dagger. Kham aimed and fired again, piercing the hobgoblins hand. The dagger fell to the ground. </p><p></p><p>“Know when to give up,” Kham said. He holstered his pistols. “Skiz? Reload.”</p><p></p><p>Two pistols nudged their way out of Kham’s belt pouch.</p><p></p><p>A volley of crossbow bolts whistled past them. Sebastian faced the other side of the road. “<span style="font-family: 'Impact'">Radius Incensio!</span>” More screams.</p><p></p><p>The hobgoblin drew a javelin from a quiver on its back, preparing to hurl it at the val. </p><p></p><p>Beldin whistled his axe around him and then hacked upwards, splitting the remaining hobgoblin’s chin in two. He collapsed to the ground. The sounds of panicked retreated echoed through the forest.</p><p></p><p>Kham fired both pistols, leaving a smoking hole where the hobgoblin’s head had been.</p><p></p><p>Beldin tugged his axe out of the hobgoblin’s head. “Goblins shouldn’t be out in this territory. Something’s stirred them up.”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian scanned their surroundings. “Vlad’s got his work cut out for him. I don’t envy his task.”</p><p></p><p>Kham winced as he yanked a crossbow bolt out of his shoulder. “Why doesn’t anyone ever envy OUR tasks?”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4631593, member: 3285"] [b]Songs: Part 4 – The Goblinoid Ambush[/b] It was clear that the forces of nature held sway along the sparsely traveled roadway. The verdant landscape of tall brush, towering oak trees and symphony of wildlife were constant reminders that the Vastwood Forest was a far cry from the crowded modern cities of Milandir. “I don’t like the feel of this place,” said Sebastian. Kham took in a deep breath of fresh air. “You say that about every place with plants.” Beldin shoved Kham and Sebastian’s heads down. “Down!” Crossbow bolts whistled past them. One tore a jagged rent in Sebastian’s robes. Another pinned itself in the folds of Kham’s overcoat. Beldin reached behind him and unlatched his battleaxe from the strap across his back. With one smooth motion, he brought it up in time to block a hulking hobgoblin’s scimitar. “Goblins!” snarled Beldin. “Get behind me!” Kham drew two of his pistols. “There’s not enough room behind you!” Sebastian whirled, fingers fanned out towards the goblins hiding in the thicket. “[FONT="Impact"]Radius Incensio![/FONT]” Two gouts of flame extended from his fingertips. The ensuing screams indicated Sebastian’s magic had found its target. Another hobgoblin came roaring towards Kham. One pistol kicked in Kham’s hands, smoke trailing the barrel. The hobgoblin looked down in stupefied disbelief as his scimitar was shout of his hands. It whistled end over end and then landed in the thicket. Beldin blocked a strike from the hobgoblin with his shield, which he unbuckled a second after he drew his axe. The dwarf hunkered low and rammed the larger hobgoblin in the chest, knocking it back a few feet. The hobgoblin facing Kham drew its dagger. Kham aimed and fired again, piercing the hobgoblins hand. The dagger fell to the ground. “Know when to give up,” Kham said. He holstered his pistols. “Skiz? Reload.” Two pistols nudged their way out of Kham’s belt pouch. A volley of crossbow bolts whistled past them. Sebastian faced the other side of the road. “[FONT="Impact"]Radius Incensio![/FONT]” More screams. The hobgoblin drew a javelin from a quiver on its back, preparing to hurl it at the val. Beldin whistled his axe around him and then hacked upwards, splitting the remaining hobgoblin’s chin in two. He collapsed to the ground. The sounds of panicked retreated echoed through the forest. Kham fired both pistols, leaving a smoking hole where the hobgoblin’s head had been. Beldin tugged his axe out of the hobgoblin’s head. “Goblins shouldn’t be out in this territory. Something’s stirred them up.” Sebastian scanned their surroundings. “Vlad’s got his work cut out for him. I don’t envy his task.” Kham winced as he yanked a crossbow bolt out of his shoulder. “Why doesn’t anyone ever envy OUR tasks?” [/QUOTE]
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