Last Stand of the Dorinthians (Chapter 2 - Illusions)

Silas curses again though with a bit more volume this time. He flings the torch down behind him. Gripping his staff in both hands he follows in Alexander's wake.
 

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Rix darts after the others, crossbow in hand. "I'd rather rely on my own wits than some vague goddess," he snaps at Alexander as they make their way onto the surface.

As they burst into the open, Rix dogs back and to the left, bringing his crossbow to bear on one of the controllers.
 

The battle is swift. Rix fires his bolt first, killing the farthest controller. Silas attacks the nearest one with his staff, injuring him severely. Kel assists, striking the injured controller with his blade. Finally, Alexander moves forward and swings his weapons with such force that the kobold controller he targets is split in half.

You seem to be home free, now. You have your prisoner, and the only threats around you are the fifteen mindless kobolds milling about aimlessly, and the victorious roar of a troll deep in the tunnel behind you. It would seem that the trap meant for you is about to be sprung on the kobold tribe.
 

"It would not be wise to loiter around here." Silas motions back towards the kobold lair. "Especially now that that thing has been set loose." He looks briefly at Rix then shifts his gaze to Alexander. "Can you find us a place of safety where we might question the captured kobold?"
 

"Before we leave, let us end these abominations, both so that they may not be used against us or our allies, but also as an act of mercy. Rix and I will proceed down the hill, while you fulfill your duty. The troll will be quite happy with his other prey, but do not tarry" say Dratis as he carries off the small replitian in his arms.
 

Alexander nods gravely at Dratis' words "You speak truth" but looks at Rix for agreement for wether to proceed or not onto the gruesome duty, in the half orc's eyes, they are Rix's kin, and thus, Rix should be the one to free them.

After whatever happens there -unless anything unexpected happens- Alexander arrives swiftly besides Dratis and Rix down the hill, but doesn't stop his pace, he says: "Follow me" as he goes on search for a good, near hideout.

OOC: Survival check
 

"The troll will end their empty lives. Move." Rix snaps, death was a part of life for a kobold, their stifled souls would be reincarnated into the next hatching.

Rix will examine the area for a tactically sound position to hide.

[Hide +11; Search +15]
 

After Rix says what he has to say, the party hears the growling of an approaching troll behind them. They decide that it is best to quickly move, and leave the hill by heading straight out and circling its base. They find concealment in some nearby trees.

As the party is lead into the surrounding trees with their struggling kobold in tow, the group hears another monstrous giggle, and turns to see the troll gleefully slaying the mindless kobolds around it. It gets inventive, taking the time to slash or dismember the creatures without killing them. Suddenly, a large squad of kobolds comes from the other side of the hill and surrounds the troll. The ensuing battle becomes fierce, but the troll still seems to have the advantage. Instead of watching the result of the conflict, you decide to leave.

You get as far as the swamp, and are discussing how best to cross it, when Dartis detects a familiar, pungent odor. Two familiar troglodytes approach, their hands open and away from their weapons in a gesture of peace. The smaller one speaks in broken common, "You return...and with kobold. This one respects has for you. We help you cross our home for price. Perhaps we buy kobold from you. Makes good slave."
 

"We have a need to speak with it first" Kel says in answer to the trogs proposal "But I think we may be able to strike some kind of deal" the elf agrees, looking at his friends for agreement.
 


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