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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Binks" data-source="post: 6505171" data-attributes="member: 6775039">And now Otthor has slain the hobgoblin, but has two wolves bearing down on him!  That is my first concern.  My second concern is the soon-to-be-free wolves across the central yard.  My very last concern is for frostbite or hypothermia.  As Blain from Predator would say "I ain't got time to be cold!"I quickly assess the battlefield before me.  The first thing I'm looking for is the quickest way I can slide down this icy, steep roof, land lightly and get to my bow so I can get off some shots before Otthor is overcome.  If I can glean enough info in the short span of time I have, I'm also paying attention to the following.  These wolves are clearly showing signs of the madness infecting all creatures near water in "this maddened realm", as the Winter Wolf called it.  I want to see if I can figure out who the packmaster or lead dog of each of the remaining sled teams across the way.  Maybe if we can slay it, we can cow the other wolves.  Finally, that cowardly goblin that is running for my structure.  I want to make sure he doesn't have any mind to attack me as I go for my weapons.[sblock]Discern Realities (Wis)3, 5 + 2 = 103 questions and + 1 forward when acting on each.* What should I be on the lookout for?* Who’s really in control here?* What is about to happen?[/sblock]I move from the perch on the ridge, bend my knees to balance on a lower center of gravity, and surf down the roof to the snow below![sblock]Defy Danger (Dex)1, 4 + 2 (+ 1 from DR) = 8Success with a worse outcome, hard bargain, or ugly choice.[/sblock]Warrior spirit!  Didn't I tell you I ain't got time to be cold![sblock]Defy Danger (Con)6, 5 + 1 = 12![/sblock]The cold is nothing to me.  My aching nerves and skin desperately want me to feel it and relent.  But the body is weak.  I ignore its pleas and focus only on the battle and my endangered friend.As I grab my freezing bow from the snow and string a pair of arrows, I quietly curse the cowardice of the goblin who betrayed his friends.  I will show him that friendship and courage can never be separated.[sblock]Volley (Dex) with Blot Out the Sun.  Spending 1 of my 3 remaining Ammo to fire at both wolves.4, 4 + 2 = 10.d8 damage on both wolves.  Rolled 8.  That will kill them both[/sblock]I'll grab my longknife and sheathe it as I run over toward Otthor.EDIT - As the wolves are bearing down on the two goblins, I'll quickly relay the description of the alphas to Otthor and say "I may be able to corral the packs and release them from their madness if the alphas are put down!"  I'll then follow his lead, bow at the ready.</blockquote>

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