"You can say vvhatever you vvish, but I'd be careful vvith vvhat you say. By a blessing of the Goddess," He takes in a deep breath, "I mean, that she literally made it grovv out of a tree before I attached it to my vvrist. It is, rather unlikely that you vvill find something of the kind lying around just anyvvhere." That said, despite starting out more annoyed than angry, Arch turned to Zats.
"Yes, yes." Arch nods in agreement vvith Zats, "And I also plan on scouting nearby just to be sure no one got stabbed by a rabbit in the leg and is having a hard time getting back here. I just need to get a proper stick since my previous one got destroyed. Let's get going quickly though. I do vvant to find VVan something to eat today at least."
And vvith that he quietly vvalked out of the Church. He glanced around to be sure there vvere no predators before starting to vvalk to the nearest berry bushes so that VVan could get something, and to check if there vvere any signs of dead or dying goblins, since those are more likely to attract predators to near the Church than anything.
Arch gets annoyed at VVan's disrespect tovvards the Goddess, but still explains hovv he got the bracelet. He agree vvith going out vvith Zats and notes that he vvill also be check if there are any goblins nearby in need of help.
EXP: 90
Inventory: - Earth conduit: Without a natural affinity for magic, the Goddess had to take more drastic measures with what little power she owned. The weave has now engrained itself into the hobs very muscles and bone structures giving him a literal conduit towards earth and earth based magics now powered by his own stamina rather than mana.
Acquired Skills: - Duelist's Stance: This stance has been passed down from soldier to soldier. It teaches the correct way to hold their weapon when faced with an equal opponent. - Gravekeepers Spirit: Arch is able to feel the strength of those that have long since passed. When near a dead body or a skeleton, he is able to draw strength without the requirement of being a necromancer. Even carrying a skull as an adornment allows the goblins to be stronger, faster, lighter as they draw strength. However, drawing all the strength of a certain dead body or their parts will cause it to disintegrate into dust. - Intense Strike: Intense strike is a move that brings the user the greatest power through a single strike with willpower alone. This strike can cause intense damage if aimed correctly and when upgraded can break bones to pieces - Knowledge of the Three: Knowledge of the Three Great Gods. Ability to properly worship. Ability to create shrines in honor of the Three Great Gods. - Primitive Medicine: The goblin now knows how to make primitive salves and bandages for fresh wounds. He can't make sophisticated medicine but can craft items that will ease pain and prevent infection. - Primitive Surgery: This goblin has gained some small understanding into physiology and as such can perform minor medical actions like setting broken bones, stitching deep cuts, creating slings (for broken arms and legs). - Stalking Stance: Stalking stance allows the user to enter a sort of stealth mode when hunting. The user is harder to detect and see while in the stance allowing for easier surprise attacks.
Titles:Fire Dampener: Higher resistance to fire and fire magic.
Wan turned to face Arch, “Like i said mate, i meant no offence by what i said.” He waved his hand back and forth. He was not sure if there was even a goddess, and it was something made up to keep the other goblins from having an existential crisis. He then turned towards Zats, “I’m sure i can come up with somethin, if i got the materials. Sticks, stones, and some vein to make some spears, maces or a fockin 'big club could work.” His attention then moved towards Gramps, “Eh some berries could work, perhaps we could get some meat if we kill some small mammals.”
“Alright, let’s stop yappin, and get to scavengin boys.” The young goblin started walking away from the group. Making his way out of the village, hoping that the others would soon follow him. He was getting really hungry, so he hoped that they could find something to eat.
As they exited the church they would find themselves with a few berry bushes at the beginning of the forest in the area where the grounds of the church ended and the forest began. It was only a few bushes but it would be enough to sustain a goblin or two for a day. As for the search for rocks and sticks they wouldn't find any suitable sticks nearby aside from the ones being used as grave markers in the actual graveyard nearby. Stones however would range from small ones to ones big enough to be held in a goblins fist customary to the decrepit state of the church with its own stones falling off with age.
They searched for their prey to earn them a proper meal before nightfall came in full force. After a few more moments they would find a hole in the earth and it seemed big enough to find a rabbit inside off and if they came close enough they would notice the tell tale sign of a horn sticking out ready to defend itself. However it was getting close to dark and would they really risk what little time they have getting a rabbit out of its hiding hole for the night? They would need something to use as bait or be clever enough to kill it in its hole without a fight if they wanted to eat before the night finally came.
Argos looked at her as she said that their was a chance to grab a creature that was returning to its den. He wanted to tell her to forget it but he doubts he could convince her otherwise. He let her walk the way she wanted to and soon enough they only found small bugs that wouldn't fill her or rabbits already inside their burrows and warrens that would already be prepared to defend themselves and would take to much time to hunt. They only had so much time left so Argos held her hand and started to pull her back to the church whether she liked it or not.
The two of them had decided to get back to the church and after a couple of minutes they would end up back home just in time as the sun was begining to dim in the distance. They were safe once again.
Final Warning
Soon enough the goblins and hobs would hear the distant howl of wolves in the distance as the sun started to dim in the sky and it started to become dark. Whatever they were going to do this would be the last chance to do it. It seemed clear that in mere moments they would be out in the dark and would be prey to the creatures that called the night their home. They needed to move fast and find a safe place because soon they wouldn't be.
"Well Goddess or not I can confirm Shirila exist and is most likely powerful. She personally gave me this shield. And I know off at least one other Goblin who follows her." Zats thought about how Gina was doing who knows what to spread Shirila's name and faith to others and balled his fist in anger. "That said she definitely has her own agenda, even if it's just her own survival.
Agreeing with Wan that they should stop talking and start looking he followed the weird but hopefully useful goblin out to the church grounds. While he could use the many rocks laying around to Crush with he saw no point in getting one since his shield worked as well.
The group found nothing but some berries before Zats heard the familiar sound of howling wolves and wondered if they should get back inside. "Should we go back in or do you two want to keep looking for food? I lasted a night out before but that was only because G.. we hid in the top of a tree where the wolves couldn't get us.
Zats gave his opinion of Shirila before heading out and asking if the others wanted to go back or not when the wolves started howling.
Time to go home. >> a peaceful view /// Day 0 // Evening > Night
Darkness soon engulfed the world once more, the encounter of the mountain beast definitely shook his spirit. He was after all just looking to see the darn thing but he didn’t expect to see it or for it to see him. That kind of power could only belong to a king, a mountain king that’s possibly as strong as the mountains themselves. Still the fact remained, if something could get that powerful, in time he could also get the power. It was nice to be able to rely on Luz to help him with this as well.
The church was rather empty and it didn’t seem like many of the others had returned, perhaps they were going to spend the first night outside like they did. It seemed like it had been years since they first slept outside or cleared out the skeletons of this place. Gird was quick to seek out the elder goblin and give him one of the three bats he had left over. “We were able to get more than a few of the bats to the north. We also found that legendary beast, that mountain king. It is… powerful.” The hobgoblin trailed off but didn’t say more.
Gird looked to Luz and nodded, “I’ll see you in the morning.” Gird didn’t feel like the weather was going to change for the worst so he found a spot around the back of the church and buried the last two bat’s he had kept with him deep into the ground. He was tired and didn’t feel like talking much. Instead Gird would attempt to use his claws to find a spot to climb up on top of the church.
Finding his perch on the top of the church where he didn’t have to worry about falling off. Gird didn’t know why but he felt a peace inside him as he gazed out across the dark forest now that he could see but found himself gazing up at the many bright stars in the dark sky. With a deep breath the hobgoblin dug his claw into his arm until it bled. With a wince he traced out his claws and fingers down to his wrists, the red blood a grim contrast against his pale skin.
“My goddess Duvelna, I call to you. I hope you find my offerings to be enough for today. We came across something today, something that froze me in my place, its sheer primal power was awe inspiring. So I ask you what can we do, where can we go. To find strength like that. Strength that would allow us to protect our tribe, power to bring your influence to the rest of this realm. All so in the end we could be seen as worthy to be called your followers.”
Following his prayer, Gird would find a comfortable spot to rest for the night on the church.
Summary: @Jangel13@demonspade64Gird entered the church and gave a bat to the elder goblin, he told him of their catch and what they saw on the mountain but didn’t wait for a reply. He then left and buried the other two bats near the back of the church and climbed to the top of it using his sharp claws. He finished the night with a prayer to the goddess and then began star gazing before beginning to fall asleep.
It seems that Gird and Luz were one of the first ones who made it here; hopefully, the rest of the goblin would be smart enough either be on their way back or find a good place to hide. With that said Luz went outside to grab a rock right quick before going right back inside. She then sat on one of the pews and begin shaving the rust off her sword in order to make it more useable. While she did she couldn't help but reflect on today. "I'm weak, i have to get stronger." She said her own self in sort of a whimper, as her hand was earning calluses from all shaving. As she maintenances her blade she watched the door and listen out for both goblins and wolves.
Summary: Luz begins shaving the rest of the rust off her blade.
The time it took to find the rabbit was most of the time they had. There was no time to waste on practice or experimentation. This rabbit needed to die and the two of them needed to eat in a safe place.
Skrik wasted no time. The horn showed the rabbit's position and posture. He kept his body enough to one side that the rabbit's attack wouldn't easily strike him. He aimed carefully and thrust a poisoned javelin into the hole aimed for the horned rabbit's vitals. In the confined space of a burrow, the animal would have difficulty dodging or retreating from the attack and the poison should make short work of any attempted struggle.
Grik faced the opposite side of where his cousin was positioned and like the hobgoblin, Grik poised himself besides the hole with his club ready to strike if the horned rodent attempted to flee from it's burrow.
Wan was glad that they would stop talking and get to do something useful. He found a couple of berries which could be enough to sustain the group, however he was hoping they would have found a small mammal to kill. “Fuckin hell boys i don’t think this will be enough.” He studied the berries in his small hands. “I guess this will do, keep an eye out boys for a rabbit or something.” He handed some berries to Zats, he felt that Zats would be responsible for the berries and other fruits they find. The crazed goblin was glad that they found some rocks, which would be good to use as a weapon. “Fuckin ey, finally we can get some meat.” He scanned his surroundings, making sure not to separate from the group. Looking around for any sticks and veins, so he could make some sort of club.
He was glad that he was found the materials and food that they would need, he soon followed the others back towards the church.
As all the young ones got close to the church or were already near the church they would see that sun had finally gone down signaling the end of the day. Argos had dragged the female with him back to the church and walked in with her before he found a pew and laid down to go to sleep.
The two jobs that came back after exploring the north got home safely and soon all the goblins heard the loud howls of wolves indicating that it was hunting time. Goblin grandpa helped the young ones in closing the door to keep them safe for the night glad most of the young ones came back.
The two goblins soon went to work killing the rabbit in its hole. When it felt the javelin in its body it became shocked and tried to stay whatever was in front of it. When it got none of tried to run out of its burrow oh to be bashed by the goblin with the ax. It was then killed giving them some meat for the night however the howls of the wolves grew closer showing they needed to hide, and they needed to do it now.
Goblins grik and shrik got 4 experience Shrik gained dark aim: allows the user to guess a vital point even when visibility is low. At higher levels can strike vital points from darker positions. Goblin grik gained: execution, allows the user when using weapons like axes and swords to strike with brutality severing arteries and bones in a single swing. At higher level can do so to enemies even in armor.
Zats was relieved when he and the others went back into the church before the doors closed, while he had been willing to spend the night outside he wasn't looking forward to it. "Good night, guys." He looked for a comfortable spot on the church floor and tried to go to sleep. It took him a while before he succeeded as he not only wondered how to improve his Earth Call (lesser) but after the earlier conversation he had with Wan and Arch whether Shirila really was a Goddess or not, after all he carried a shield she gave him and Gina seemed to believe in her enough to leave him the tribe.
Zats had trouble falling asleep due to thinking about Earth Call and Shirila
As the night passed the hobs and goblins were given a reprieve from the wolves. Their individual plans for staying safe for the night kept them alive and able to continue their fight. As morning came they got some sun from the single window near the top of the church. Grandpa was of course already up as he opened the front doors declaring that it was safe to hunt once again as he sat down at his pew wondering what his young ones will do today.
Luz was woken by the other goblins. She slowly got up off her pew and rubbed her eyes while yawning...did her vision get worst, why is everything so blurry than usual? She wondered to herself before remembering: Oh yea her nocturnal ability makes her more nearsighted during the day which, to be honest, was going to be a bit problematic down the line. She guesses that it was the cost of being a creature of the night, something she was going to have to keep in mind in the future.
Luz then went outside and stretched her arm above her head. Afterward, she decided to do some workout stretches while she waited for Gird to arrive.
a peaceful view >> Early bird /// Day 2 // Night > Morning
Gird had spent the night watching the stars, he had done this before and realized that he could make out some patterns in them. Some patterns could even be made out to look like some of the animals or parts of them. One pattern that looked to him like the horn from the rabbits was out towards the west and the cave they started from. He could make out something that could be interpreted as a wolf from the east. Another pattern that he could make out was what looked like a tree with its branches pointing toward the horizon in the south. The last thing he could make out was an eye with a red star in the middle towards the north.
The thought made him shiver as it reminded him of the legendary beast from earlier. Gird spent a little more time watching the tree line and occasionally could see a predator or two lurking in the shadows. It was very likely that they had followed their scent but didn’t want to push too much closer towards them, safety in numbers maybe. The hobgoblin was quick to find a comfortable spot out of the slight breeze and fell asleep.
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Gird woke up with a yawn and a stretch as the morning sun warmed his skin. At first he thought it might be a bit hazy but soon realized that his far sighted days were over until he found something to counter his night vision. O well can’t have everything. The hobgoblin made his way down from his perch and sought out the meat he had buried the other day. By its smell he knew it had gone bad once he dug it up. The ground must have sped up the decomposition process or maybe it was because he buried the bats with their skin and insides.
The taste of the meat made him grimace but he forced it down. With a slightly upset stomach he stretched some more and headed out towards the front of the church. He could hear a few others beginning to stir inside and was happy to see his friend outside. “Sleep well? The stars are brilliant at night with this new eye sight but a bit hazy during the day.” He commented and looked around. Wanting to get an early start he looked to Luz and spoke, “so where do you want to head off to today? You said something about the snakes to the south right?”
Summary:@Jangel13Gird slept outside and found shapes in the stars. Could see movement at the tree line but it didn’t push up to the church. Woke up and ate the bat meat that had gone bad from what he buried the day before. Found @demonspade64Luz and is now wondering where she wants to go.
The next morning after waking up Zats wondered if he should go out on his own or if he should help some of his younger siblings. Either option had it's advantages, on his own he would be able to do and hunt whatever he wanted but helping the Goblins grow stronger benefited the tribe as a whole.
Eventually since he couldn't reach a conclusion Zats sat down next to the church-doors and waited to see if any of the Goblins would ask him to accompany them before he grew bored bored of waiting and set out on his own.
Zats is waiting to see if he ends up helping others with the hunt or if he goes of on his own.
Wan woke up to the sounds of birds chirping and fluttering their wings outside of the church. The strange goblin stretching out his arms, rubbing some gunk out of the corner of his eye. Standing up and walking over towards Zat. “Oi are you awake? The small goblin was crouching down in front of him. “Ya ready to head off and go huntin?” He asked assuming that the other goblin would be fine with getting out of the church and doing something.
His eyes looking around towards the other goblins and speaking up, “Aye boys get up your arses and let’s shake up some dust.” He practically yelled out wanting to wake the others.
Luz did one last stretch holding her arms together and stretching them overhead as she listened to Gird. "The stars?" She asked before thinking. "Oh yea, I hadn't had a chance to get a good look at them." She told him. It makes sense considering she spent her first two nights in a cave, her third night hiding from wolves in a tree, and her fourth night passed out after fighting a skeleton hoard. Last night she did leave the church area once to heed the Call of Nature but she was too focused on her surrounding to notice them, and her echolocation didn't help in the matter cause it made the call more stressful.
"I'll guess I take the time to look at them tonight..." She stated calmly. "Yes, the vipers sent they may have some useful abilities, like the ability to produce venom." She pointed out. "I do recommend we try to kill it from a distance if we can though." She stated calmly.
