Hunting with Goblin Luz >>> Ambushing Alphas /// Day 4 // Afternoon
Gird was definitely feeling more confident, not only in his skills but also Luz's as well. Their team work had improved greatly over the last two days. That and he rather enjoyed the change in leadership after every hunt or mission. The goblin suspected that Luz felt the same. Their hunt so far had gone exceedingly well, other than the first alpha they hadn't incurred any injuries. He only hoped that it would last.
After finishing their meals the duo set out again, Gird followed quietly behind Luz. He made sure to be several steps behind her, this made it so they could still communicate with hand gestures while being unlikely to run into each other. The forest was rather calm and quiet, they were definitely on the edge of whatever barrier was forcing the animals away from the church. Gird kept his eyes sharp, stepping quietly and looking through the bushes for any sign of movement.
A slight flicker caught his eye, and he slowly dropped to one knee, hoping Luz would pick up on this as well. Crawling on his hands and knees he inched up to a bush on their left and peered through it. On the other side was a small opening under the trees. In the middle of the opening was three rabbits. Two of them seemed to be squaring off and getting ready for a fight, the telltale red stripped fur marked these rabbits as alphas while another sat and watched. A female maybe.
Gird slowly drew back and away from the rabbits back towards the way they came. With a subtle motion for Luz to follow. Once he believed they were out of ear shot of the two alphas and the female. Gird looked at her and kept his voice at a whisper, “we have a few options here but since you’re the leader on this one this is what I was able to observed.” the goblin paused for a moment and looked around, “we got two alphas getting ready to fight each other with what looks like a female watching. It’s a small opening with plenty of cover around the edge and a few large trees nearby.” again he paused for a moment while thinking about a plan that could work.
“We could climb up to the tree tops and drop down on them from the branches with spears or charge them with spears when they are busy with each other. Our main targets have to be the alphas, but we still need to be wary of the female if she sees us she will alert the others.” Gird took the short spear he had out from the vines on his torso and smiled at her. “Either way if we mess up we will have two alphas on us so it’s going to be one hell of a fight. But I do believe we should at least wait till they start fighting, let them tire themselves out or injure each other before we go in for the kill.” that rush was starting to well up in his gut again. It was the same rush from the first alpha.
After making sure that he had the experience that needed to test out his new shield and Gina having the satisfaction of beating up Zat, without hurting him too much later felt the faint goodbye of the goddess. She knew that it was time to make sure that they get ready for the big fight. So looks at her sword now with large pieces of it lying on the ground lying in-front of Zats unique shield, curious she picked it up with one hand, checking if it was really heavy only to see that it was light as a feather. After confirming that she could carry the shield she takes the statue with her.
She then grins at him as she was able to one up him. She walks up as she goes to massive doors of the church. She pushes the doors with her shield as she shows the vast collection of books and the two vases on the podium on the end of the church. Also the scattered benches and the clamped skeleton between an enclosed space with what seems to be a maze of some sorts that's designed to herd the skeletons to several enclosed spaces. She knees down as she calls for her rabbit allow her to mount her head and act as her helmet which constantly hisses at the two once they got too close especially the one that just ate her fellow kind.
"This is our new home, and this will be our main shrine to our goddess." She says as she puts down the Zat's shield on one of the benches. "As you can see there are several wooden sticks here that you can use... they might be a better stick then what you can find outside. " She assumed with the knowledge that she had with reading or skimming the pages of an carpentry book that she pulled out of the library earlier.
She checks her knee moving it around to find that the pain had subsided and she would be better suited to combat then before. So she waits and plans for their plans about the undead. "I can make us shields if you want... its not gonna be good but, its good to have some defense when fighting them. She offers to the two as she wait for their answer with the statue beside her as she sits down on one of the benches.
EXP: 44
Companions: pet rabbit, the rabbit is now tamed and will help the goblin and comfort the goblin whenever needed. If trained can become a great attack rabbit or guardian.
Inventory: Makeshift net
Ancient sword.
Acquired Skills: Ancient script: this goblin now knows the ancient language of humans past allowing her to more easily read and write things in such a language.
Amateur carpenter: This goblin has learned the basics in the art of carpentry, she can now understand how to make simple contraptions with wood as its base like a table or chair, more knowledge of the subject will allow the goblin to create much more complex items like siege weapons
Claw Climbing:
Devastating double strike: devastating double strike allows the user to quickly make a direct strike and follow up with a second strike just as quickly. The strike when used properly can create an opening wound and the follow up can destroy the internal organs or bones
Capture:
Titles: Bunny Catcher,
Blessings: Blessing of the eternal mother (Shirila): The goddess of earth has given the first blessing in decades to her newest priest. She has been given strengthening muscles and bones to handle more damage and a now eternal connection to the earth (now easier to evolve into earth-based creatures)
Arch, not seeming to mind the enmity of the rabbit on top of Gina's head, just keep pulling limbs out of the dead rabbit as he followed Gina along. He moves towards some of the book, taking one at random to have a look at them and what their contents might be.
He briefly glances back at Gina saying, "If you can find me a very good stick and properly tie a stone to its end, should do the best for breaking bones I think. A shield wouldn't do me too good, I work better when I can move more easily." Archene hmms thoughtfully as his eyes go back to the book. Trying to figure its contents out.
EXP: 8
Inventory: - Rabbit's Horn - A legless dead rabbit with a crushed head and also lacking one arm. - Earthen Weave: This bracelet is a constant conduit to the Goddess Shirila, allowing him to be protected even when alone, so if need be, he could speak to Shirila should the situation call for it.
Acquired Skills: - 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 - 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. - 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.
When circling around the church area resulted in nothing interesting being found; Luz then led the party of two back into the woods in search of pray. As the group of the Group, she kept her eyes peeled for pray as well as signs that suggest where they loom until eventually, she notices a flicker, that caught her attention and made her stopped in place, She then looked in Gird direction and found him already getting on his knee and arms, and she did the same leading the way to a point where the two can get a view of the would-be prey, as well a chance to prove herself in front of Gird.
Now in a bush right beside Gird, Luz watched as the two fiercely looking rabbits prepare to face off in front of another rabbit. She then whispered to Gird. "This is just speculation but those two rabbits seem like alphas." She speculated based on their aggressive stances; she can now base the difference between aphla and beta based on their behaviors. Gird would likely confirm her speculation before he started to come up with a plan. "Good point, I'll keep that in mind." She whispers to him looking both happy and slightly angry around at the same time. It was apparent the Gird disappointed her right around the part where he suggested a plan.
Nevertheless, she decided to let it go after sighing. "Very well, we will wait for a little. See if they will either tired themselves out or injury their rival in the fight. Meanwhile, we shall be climbing the trees and onto the branches above them. Once there we will wait until the golden moment before we both down at the same time and kill them with our spears, oh and try not to miss. When i draw a line around the front of my throat that will be the signal." She told him sounding confidence.
Luz then moves the tree that was behind the other tree the rabbit was fighting near, and begin to climb up the tree with the help of her claws. She then navigates the branches of the tree until she can find a branch that would allow her to move from one tree to the other with the minimum sound made. After the transition from one tree to the other Luz will then stay still for a minute before navigating the tree until she was now above the aphla, then Luz then waited for the golden moment to attack one of them from above using her skill Pinpoint Accuracy to one the aphla's head as she fell.
Gina's offer to make shields for them all sounded good but Zats decided to use the one Shirila had given him because he was gonna have to get used it. "Thanks but I'm gonna use the Everoak shield, it was given to me so I could protect you after all." Arch's comment about the spears was true and he wondered what he could do about it. Suddenly he remembered that his role in the battle was simply to block, so he might not even need his shield and besides maybe the heavy shield would be easier to handle with two hands. As he moved to the benches where Gina placed it to test his theory he noticed the bookcase and wondered if he could find some useful info there.
After he spent a few minutes getting used to wielding the shield two-handed he headed straight for the books and looked for one that he could read and hopefully learn something from. He really wanted to find one about magic, but knew that was unlikely and probably too advanced for him at that point.
As she asked and heard the various different suggestions of the two, she agreed as each was sound and valid to their quest in combating the undead. Remembering what happened last night. Taking out one of them last night with a blunt weapon quite easily. So she started working, bending one of the benches upside down and taking alook for loose and easily removable part. Using her chair leg to pry it open the parts like an crowbar. She quickly went on to work with the mace that Arch asked for while using the leftovers to make a small shield for herself just large enough to shield her arms.
She quickly grabs a piece of cloth and straps it onto the shield so that she can grip it and hold the shield easily. What's left of the cloth, she used to attach and tie it around a few of the wooden scraps onto the tip to make a mace like weapon for Arch. Satisfied and left with no more things to use and above all tools to property make them, she finally gives the mace to Arch hoping that it was good enough for him to use.
She then turns her attention towards Zat. Which was training, After a while he sits down and looks at the book case and seeing that he wanted to read something but, was contemplating if it he can or should. She decided to help him as she grabs a book that she knows that can help him understand the writings in the books [color=red] "Next time you better pray like you mean it." She says with a small blush in her cheeks as she puts the book to him going back and searching the area for anything she could use for purging the skeletons.
EXP: 44
Companions: pet rabbit, the rabbit is now tamed and will help the goblin and comfort the goblin whenever needed. If trained can become a great attack rabbit or guardian.
Inventory: Makeshift net
Ancient sword.
Acquired Skills: Ancient script: this goblin now knows the ancient language of humans past allowing her to more easily read and write things in such a language.
Amateur carpenter: This goblin has learned the basics in the art of carpentry, she can now understand how to make simple contraptions with wood as its base like a table or chair, more knowledge of the subject will allow the goblin to create much more complex items like siege weapons
Claw Climbing:
Devastating double strike: devastating double strike allows the user to quickly make a direct strike and follow up with a second strike just as quickly. The strike when used properly can create an opening wound and the follow up can destroy the internal organs or bones
Capture:
Titles: Bunny Catcher,
Blessings: Blessing of the eternal mother (Shirila): The goddess of earth has given the first blessing in decades to her newest priest. She has been given strengthening muscles and bones to handle more damage and a now eternal connection to the earth (now easier to evolve into earth-based creatures)
Ambushing Alphas >>> they came out of the trees man /// Day 4 // Afternoon
He was in good spirits, Luz for the most part could keep up with him and seemed to be doing alright. He stayed still as he heard her out and her plan but couldn’t help but notice some sort of resentment. “Did she think I was telling her what to do still?” he asked himself for a moment and smiled. “You know it’s just a suggestion. Take it for what it is and move on, I’ll follow your lead.” He whispered as he tucked his spear into the vine wrappings on his back.
Gird continued to crawl towards one of the trees adjacent to the one Luz was heading for. The goblin stayed still on the ground for a bit longer however. He wanted to make sure only one of them climbed at a time, and he wanted to put a few new pieces of vegetation on him to better blend in with the tree. The goblin waited patiently at the base of the tree. Controlling his breathing and barely moving to better blend in.
The rabbits still seemed distracted by each other and didn’t seem to be minding anything else. He looked up to see Luz had already gotten into cover in her tree and in turn began to find a path up his tree as well. He made sure to be out of sight of the rabbits as he slowly made his way up the tree. Finding one good hand hold and foot hold before continuing to climb.
Gird did lose his grip here and there but recovered quickly and made sure to stop and wait for a moment before continuing again. He would have to get better at climbing trees. But for now this was working for him. He finally made it to a sturdy branch that overlooked the bunny’s that were circling each other below. His feet gripped nicely onto the branch, pulling his spear out and holding it in hand he slowly walked out onto the branch.
Once he found a suitable spot he would stop and wait. Holding the spear with both hands, the point jutting out below his feet. Once they were ready all he had to do was drop at the same time as Luz and hope that his aim holds true as he aimed for the largest target on the closest alpha. Of course if he did miss he did have a backup plan. Watch out for the pointy things that hurt and get as close to it as he could before sinking his teeth into it.
The goblin crouched low and got ready to make its first strike. The rabbit didn't look at the goblin till it tried to attack it. The rabbit jumped away but not fast enough. The rabbit was strike in its leg and was bleeding. It jumped away a few feet but it couldn't get away from the goblin and was now forced to defend itself as it hissed at the goblin hoping to scare the goblin away in vain...
The alphas didn't notice the goblins since they were so focused on each other and while the female heard something it didn't notice the goblins either. The alphas kept circling each other before finally one made their move. One rabbit charged forward and tried to attack but the other dodged and did the same in an attempt to strike the other alpha and from their it turned into a jousting match between the two as each tried to get a handle on the other but it was clear that they were veterans or at least the rabbit equivalent. Each were fighters and worked to kill the other but after a few minutes of charging each other they started to tire themselves out but neither seemed ready to give up...
The goblins each went to work getting ready for the tough fight ahead. Goblin arch went to the bookshelf in the hopes of finding a book to help. Like with Gina he couldn't understand the language that was being written in front of him. He was able to see from the pictures in the book that what he was reading was some king of fighting manual as it had pictures of two fighters in different poses and how the next page showed the next stage in the attack.
Goblin zats went to do the same hoping for something to help with his shield work. When he opened a different book he instead found a book he also couldn't read but what he found was actually a zoology book of some kind. He saw pictures of different animals giving him the knowledge of what the vipers, wolves, and so on. He also ended up finding a page with a picture of a Skelton walking which Gina would notice.
Goblin Gina went to work on making weapons for her ally. She had made a crude but effective mace that would no doubt help in the fight ahead as well as making her own shield which would at least be effective in taking a few decent blows before it breaks or causes her to let go of it.
Goblin arch learned duelists stance: this stance has been passed down from soldier to soldier and teaches the correct way to hold their weapon when faced with an equal opponent. Goblin zats learned creaturologist: this character has gained minor knowledge of all starting animals and creatures including some unnatural creatures Goblin Gina learned amateur weaponcrafting: this goblin has learned how to make crude wooden weapons besides the standard spear.
Now watching from above, Luz now notice that using Pinpoint Accuracy to target its head from above as a pretty bad idea thanks to the chance that the rabbit's horn may get in the way of her attack. So it best just to use a pinpoint accuracy to try to target its body instead; it was best to try and kill or disable the rabbit the second best way she can think of. on another note, despite all the climbing, the two did the fight was still going on which made Luz realize that if the rabbits were to for some reason look up all the effort Luz and Gird did would be for not, so it was best to try to start the fight while they still had the element of surprise.
Luz then looked at Gird and nod at him in order to signal him to prepare the sneak attack, then she would carefully position herself right above one of the rabbit's and then hold her spear out carefully before looking at Gird to make sure he was in position as well, then she made sure Gird was watching before she draws a line in front of her neck, signaling him it was time before she leap off her branch, took her spear with one hand, then as she fell she would try to use Pinpoint Accurary to make a downward stab on one of the alpha's back with her spear before she hit the ground.
Successfully wounding the Horned Rabbit, Ren knew that it wouldn't try to run. Ren leapt back, taking a low stance as the Rabbit reeled around to face it's attacker. Just as he readied his killing blow, Ren realized that the Rabbit's only weapon was it's horn, so logically, he knew it would charge him. This would was the perfect chance, crouching low, and sinking back, Ren readied himself to thrust his spear into the rabbit's charge; not only would this be an effective way to kill the Rabbit, but since his spear had much more range than the Rabbit's horn, he would be reasonably safe with this strategy as well. Somehow, Ren felt as if he'd seen this type of strategy before, like in a movie.... What the hell was a movie? Ren was probably just making it up, and quickly refocused himself on the fight at hand.
The two goblins got into position and when the fell down the alphas had no idea. Thanks to goblin luz pinpoint accuracy and the height from which she dropped the strike was perfectly aimed and she soon heard the sickening crunch from the broken spine where she strike directly. The rabbits spine snapped and it was an instant kill. When gird dropped from the other branch with his spear he used good aim but didn't get the same crunch like luz instead he pierced the rabbits body but it wasn't a fatal blow. However he strike an artery which cause the alpha to loose a lot of blood fairly quickly. He could easily wait or finish it off but he killed the other alpha. Of course when the female saw what happened it didn't stick around it hopped away as fast as its leg could take her. The goblins had two alphas though so it was more then worth the loss of a single rabbit.
Goblin gird learned bloody strike: this goblin has learned to find the most vulnerable part of its prey and strike to cause massive bleeding damage. Warning: iffenfective against inanimate objects or undead Goblin luz obtained pinpoint strike (level 2): this goblin has used pinpoint strike enough that now she is able to aim the strike from a distance. Even throwing a rock while using the skill will cause the same massive damage as close range strikes
The rabbit was bleeding and knew all it could do was fight off is attacker in the hopes of being free. It watched as the goblin took position but it had no choice. The rabbit charged forward hoping to scare the goblin into running but it wasn't so lucky. It was quickly killed when the spear pierced its hide once more this time ending it. The goblin competed its first hunt
Goblin Ren learned defensive stike: this goblin has learned that the best offence is a good defence. This goblin is able to take a defensive posture and still make a powerful strike either in the hopes of killing said opponent or to run away easier.
They came out of the trees man >>> Deciding what to do next /// Day 4 // Afternoon
Gird saw the signal and in almost perfect unison the two dropped from their perch. He remembers falling and hearing nothing but the wind his target getting closer and closer. When he finally struck the rabbit he rolled to the side and away from the animal before instantly getting back on his feet to fight. His spear had found its mark but only barely. The Rabbit that Luz struck wasn’t moving and was clearly dead but his still had a little life left in it.
His spear was still stuck in the Alpha but it was bleeding heavily to the point where it would expire soon. All he had to do was wait. But Gird couldn’t wait, the rabbit was clearly suffering. To him this was a test of strength. Knowing what he did about the Goddess of death, everything was a test. A test of skill, strength, intelligence, and speed. Every life he took in her name would join her in the Underworld. He could only hope that his gifts were worthy enough even if it meant destroying her own creations. Everything must die and one day he will too.
The alpha was weak but Gird was still cautious as he circled his prey. The spear obviously hampered the rabbit’s movement. Once an opportunity presented itself Gird dove for the spear handle. Quickly, the goblin pined the rabbit down and grabbed its horn. Although the alpha struggled, Gird was quick to finish it off with a hard punch to the neck. Effectively breaking its spine. The now limp rabbit twitched for a moment then nothing. “May you join Duvelna in peace as a gift from Shirila. Sent to her from a loyal worshiper who will one day send her many more gifts.” The goblin whispered and did believe that all of Shirila’s creations were meant to be gifts to Duvelna. Some just get there sooner than others.
As he processed the rabbit he turned to Luz and smiled. “Good job boss, your plan worked out perfectly. Looks like the female got away but now we have two alphas. I do believe that this will be enough food for our friends for the day.” The Goblin took his time to carefully pull the spear from the alpha before skinning the beast. It didn’t take him long to skin and clean the animal. He did however find himself becoming rather thirsty and decided to quench this thirst by eating the heart of the alpha while it was still filled with blood.
After securing the rest of the rabbit meat by sticking his spear through the tendons on the back legs and putting the spear back through the vines on his back he smiled. “So what do you say we head back to the stone place with this food for the others? They might need some help to fortify that place they found.” He suggested to his partner as he looked around at their surroundings for anything useful. “I wouldn’t mind checking out that stone place anyway. Now that I’m not hungry.” Who was he kidding, he was always hungry. Gird did take a moment to find places for the alpha pelt and its horn in his vine chest wrap while he waited for his friend.
Just as Ren surmised, the rabbit charged, one quick thrust from his spear was all it took to finish it. Satisfied with himself, Ren pulled his spear from the rabbit's corpse, he knew carrying all of it would be quite a burden, so he would have to process it here...
Ren was very careful to ensure that he damaged the hide as little as possible while gutting the rabbit; it would be more useful later if he did, he also made sure to break off the horn; as it made quite a reasonable weapon. While he was cleaning the rabbit, Ren realized that the part of the rabbit could be made into a simple pouch. Carefully removing the parts he needed, Ren laid out his new pouch-to-be in the sun to dry before continuing his work. After he finished cleaning the hide, Ren finally feasted on his kill. Finally out of edible meat, Ren got up with a sigh, and began preparations to return to the cave. Donning the hide to cover his loins, and filling his new 'backpack' with all the bones he could fit, he grabbed his weapons and began to head off.
Suddenly, a sickening *CRUNCH* echoed through the trees. "Could that be the other goblins? Are they in trouble?" Ren thought anxiously, sprinting towards the source of the noise.
Acquired Skills: Defensive strike: this goblin has learned that the best offence is a good defence. This goblin is able to take a defensive posture and still make a powerful strike either in the hopes of killing said opponent or to run away easier
The second Luz heard the sound of that loud crunch, She smiled in delight as time begins to slow down for just a second before she land. She then slammed to the ground, rolled to the side and quickly got back up as quick as she could before looking at the rabbit to make sure Gird didn't miss and saw the wounded rabbit. Though Gird target wasn't killed instantly, it practically now on Duvelna's doorstep waiting for the underworld to claim it into its ranks. She then smiled proudly at Gird before giving him a thumbs up and a smile before looking in the direction...or rather where it was at before the two made their move.
It was now gone, it fleed with its tail between its legs cause it lacks the fighting spirit the alpha's had, what a shame; but then again it didn't surprise her, she knew this would happen. Now that battle over Luz then bend down, and close her prey's eyes and said "Requiescat in pace" Now that the battle's over Luz then looked at Gird, smiled, and replied: "Thank you and you too. You know i don't think that most goblins back in that cave would have gone through it such a daring move, so i'm glad to have you by my side." She told him at least that what her guts were telling her for some reason.
Luz then watched him as he skinned his rabbit, tore out its heart and begin drinking it bleed and now that she thought of it. She was thirsty too. "Can you hold on for a minute let me try that, i promise it will not take long." She told him before she took one of the rabbit's horns she collected and used it to punch a hole in the rabbit so she can dig inside its body and rip out its dead heart. She then raised it heart above her and begin pouring it blood into her mouth and made a weird face as she moved it to the back of her throat and shallowed. "Wow, that salty." She remarks before getting ready to go. "Okay i'm ready to g-" She then heard the sound of branches rustling in the distance. She then froze in place before taking a combat stance as something rushes at them. "Something coming." She said to him, ready to face whatever threat emerges.
Deciding what to do next >>>> Waiting for what's coming next /// Day 4 // Afternoon
The heart was rather chewy and the blood a little salty with an iron after-taste but otherwise okay. Gird would keep in mind that the heart tasted better than the rest of the meat that he has had tasted. The goblin listened to Luz as she spoke of the others and what they might or might not have done. “Well it was two alphas in a dual. We have already seen that their hide is a bit thicker than normal and I didn’t want to engage two foes in direct combat. Especially since the pain I still feel now and then from the first alpha we encountered.” He waited patiently as she finished up, the meat on his back was drying rather nicely in the afternoon warmth.
“That loner that was with Gina when we found her. I think he would be a good hunting partner, he seems self-sufficient anyway. I don’t know about the others that came with us, they don’t seem like the warrior type. Besides Gina will have them all eating berries and plants before too long.” A joke at her natural ways and their goddess. Harmless and simply just trying to get Luz to smile he openly wouldn’t put anyone down for their beliefs or try to sway them one way or another. “Besides if it’s daring and the risk is worth the reward, why not. I like that feeling I get, that focused rush. I didn’t feel it with the smaller rabbit, so far just the alphas.”
Gird continued to watch Luz as she too consumed the heart. He had noticed some blood had dripped down his face but opted to leave it there so it could dry and make him look just a bit more intimidating. When she said she was ready, she paused. They both seemed to hear something moving toward them through the brush at the same time. Luz readied herself for whatever was coming while gird used his Rookie Camouflage skill to dip down in a bush behind a nearby tree. This last second strategy was hopefully going to make whatever was coming go for Luz, so he could attack it from behind after it passed him. So he waited patiently and listened as the thing came closer.
Barth rolled onto his side, ignoring the growing light as he tried to remain asleep. He had just woken on his first day of life and he was far from ready to interact with the world. He barely had the strength to roll, let alone move any of his limbs. Everything felt heavy and fragile. For a moment he thought he heard chitter chatter, but it vanished as soon as it started. He could no longer remain conscious, the simple effort of rolling had exhausted his diminutive reserves. Within moments he was drifting back into dreamland.
Day 4
Time passed in a series of featureless dreams, since he had never opened his eyes he had not yet established an image bank to pull from for when he slumbered. Barth slept for a total of three days straight, his body growing and strengthening the entire time albeit at a slower rate than the other Goblins who had woken earlier than him. Finally his eyes opened which caused him to blink rapidly as he attempted to adjust to the sudden intrusion of light.
Once he was used to the gift of sight he rose off of the ground, stretching his arms above his head. Barth then took his first steps, moving towards the edge of the cave at a regular pace. From the spot he had been sleeping he could see the greenery of plant life, and it was calling to him. He barely took note of the fact that the cave was largely empty of young Goblins such as himself, too focused on his task.
Exiting from the cave caused Barth’s face to break into a wide grin as he moved off to the side. Dropping to his knees he began examining the plant life near the base of a tree, enjoying the feel of the leaves and stems beneath his fingers.
After building and equipping her small group of friends, it was now time to plan their tactics against the undead. She pondered as she was thinking of how they could fight them and minimized or prevent any one of them dying or getting injured. She remembered the barricade she set up prior their meeting. And figuring that the sun should be setting in a few more hours now
She calls out to the other two to a small table in hopes that they can be better organized then going to the heat of battle without any kinds of plans in case everything goes wrong. “We have two important areas of the church, one of which is the massive door and the last one is the shrine behind the barricades… that area would be our last place to defend and keep ourselves safe in case we needed to rest or do something.” She says orienting them on the key places of church.
Arch adjusted himself to the mace, even briefly practiced a few strange newly learned stances with it before following Gina along, "That depends, how many of them come in here? It'd be the best if we could keep them sparse. At most one or two at the time. Because unless they are weaker than rabbits, there is no way we are going to defeat them when outnumbered, much less live to tell the tale, save divine intervention."
"Do we have a solid door that we could open and close easily? But that is still solid enough for the skeletons to not come through. Because if we can make sure we are fighting against a few at the time, I am sure we can devise a proper plan to win."
When Gina called him and Arch, Zats took the book along with him, maybe together they could learn more about the skeletons with it. When he arrived at the table the other two had started talking strategy and so he simply placed it in front of him. "Good point. If they aren't too smart we could place obstacles we can clearly see and avoid outside, like small holes and mounds of dirt to hopefully slow them down.
At the time the three of them were only speculating and could use more info. "I don't know if it's useful, but this book has a picture of a skeleton along with some text so if either of you knows what it says it might help."
As they started presenting their ideas and opinions like a solid door and traps she suddenly knew how to answer those looking at the one with the mace with an eager look. “We have that massive door we could use.” She says eagerly remembering the way she did it yesterday. “Its strong enough and the skeleton didn’t break it cause if they can I would have died.” She follows as she changes direction to Zat presenting the book.
As he presented her a book she reads the pages (Ancient script) finding out basic information like they were summoned and unnatural and that joints are its weakness and that they are a lesser version of a normal skeleton or a lesser skeleton. She suspected that Shirila’s sister had something to do with this. “It says that we fighting are lesser skeletons meaning that they are weaker, hitting the joints is the fastest to kill them and that they were summoned here.” She shares to the group hoping that they can help give out ideas to deal with them.
Arch has a good look at the book, but failing to understand the script he looks at Gina reading it. He furrows his brows, reminding himself to ask her later about how she learned that, if it was from Shirila, it'd be complicated to ask for such knowledge, but if it was from a book he was sure he would be able to understand things better.
"The problem with the door is that we can't open and close it easily. We couldn't close it suddenly in case we had to retreat, or is it lighter than it looks?" He hmms, "But it is good to see that we just have to hit the joints. I think that if we try to just hit their wrists when they attack, if we are in front of them, we also might be able to disarm them. Which should make our fights easier."
While using the door sounded good to Zats he had to agree with Arch's point that they needed something they could use easily but had no real ideas about what that should be. "Since they are apparently summoned it might be helpful if we knew how that worked, so we can make sure no more if them show up. Though I have no idea how we could learn that."
Honestly half the reason he said that was that he still hoped he could somehow use the books in the church to learn magic himself, but he also genuinely believed it wouldn't hurt their chances to know how they could prevent any hypothetical skeleton reinforcements.
“Well I was able to do yesterday… It was heavy but now that we are three it should work if we help each other.” She points out to both of them. “Well the thing is we can herd them to a secluded locations and we have time to train right now also I don’t think they can grow in number because they are linked to the graves outside.” She suggest to them gesturing them as she wanted to teach them her skill of Devastating double strike . Hoping that the two follow suit with their own skills.
”We need to be ready and I don’t mind teaching you the skill if you want to also if you want you can share me yours.” She suggest to them in hopes of all three of them would get stronger.
"Yes, if all of us do it, which if we need to do it quickly, also means, at least one of us is too busy trying to not die against a skeleton." Arch sighs before looking at Zats, "I'm sure we might be able to find something like that after we learn how to read these books."
"I don't mind sharing something with you, this way we increase our chances to survive." If Zats also seemed glad to share what he knew, he'd be teaching them [Duelist Stance] which may or may not be help to let them properly fight. At least, they'd not trip over themselves too easily this way.
"I could teach you two Crush, which works best with a blunt weapon and is probably the most effective when used on their skulls." Zats was all out of idea's on how else they could improve their chances of winning but it sounded like the three of them had a good plan and just had to hope they weren't unpleasantly surprised. "Just in case though we should memorize all possible escape routes."
She grins as she would be able to increase their chances of surviving if all of them had an idea of what they are all capable and have the skills to protect themselves with. “I will go first.” She said as she goes in front of an wooden column in front of them.
She readies her chair leg and herself as she eyes the target infront of her. With sudden movements she swings to the sides and with redirecting her hand she pounds harder in an arc like direction. The two strikes have left two small dents on the thick wooden support beam. ”This is the body of an person, I hit it there so that I can open him/her up… then I hit it to its head or neck.” She explains pointing at the mark hoping that she able to teach them how the skill Devastating double strike work. After that she steps down as she lets the next one demonstrate his skill.
When Gina was showing off Devastating double strike Zats grabbed the chair leg she used, and looked for something he could use as a target. Eventually he settled on the skull of the rabbit Arch shared with them.
"Admittedly I used a rock last time and the shield would probably work as well, but this is how crush works." Using both hands he lifted the piece of wood above his head and swung it down with all his might. The force of the blow wasn't strong to crush the skull but it did leave a mark.
Arch was quite alright sharing what was left of the rabbit he had, poor mangle corpse. Taking the chair leg after they were both done, he moved it trying to properly replicate both Gina and Zats move... before telling them, "Alright, now, pay attention to my feet and how I'm balancing my body." With that, he did a few tentative strikes against some invisible enemy, replicating what he saw on the book regarding [Duelist Stance] as closely as he could, stressing any details he had noticed from the book earlier, "At least this way, we won't be dropping our weapons or doing sloppy things."
EXP: 8
Inventory: - Rabbit's Horn - A legless dead rabbit with a crushed head and also lacking one arm. - Earthen Weave: This bracelet is a constant conduit to the Goddess Shirila, allowing him to be protected even when alone, so if need be, he could speak to Shirila should the situation call for it.
Acquired Skills: - 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 - 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. - 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. - 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.
Titles: None
Blessings: None
Curses: None
EXP: 44
Companions: pet rabbit, the rabbit is now tamed and will help the goblin and comfort the goblin whenever needed. If trained can become a great attack rabbit or guardian.
Inventory: Makeshift net
Ancient sword.
Acquired Skills: Ancient Script: this goblin now knows the ancient language of humans past allowing her to more easily read and write things in such a language.
Amateur Carpenter: This goblin has learned the basics in the art of carpentry, she can now understand how to make simple contraptions with wood as its base like a table or chair, more knowledge of the subject will allow the goblin to create much more complex items like siege weapons
Amateur Weaponcrafting: This goblin has learned how to make crude wooden weapons besides the standard spear.
Claw Climbing:
Devastating double strike: devastating double strike allows the user to quickly make a direct strike and follow up with a second strike just as quickly. The strike when used properly can create an opening wound and the follow up can destroy the internal organs or bones
Capture:
Titles: Bunny Catcher,
Blessings: Blessing of the eternal mother (Shirila): The goddess of earth has given the first blessing in decades to her newest priest. She has been given strengthening muscles and bones to handle more damage and a now eternal connection to the earth (now easier to evolve into earth-based creatures)
At first, it was all simply a sea of darkness, hazy, like waking up from a deep slumber and a long-forgotten dream that would never return. Bit by bit her mind began to claw its way into consciousness, eventually leading to something coming to her mind. A name, "Nyma". Next was information on what she was, an understanding thereof. As her eyes briefly cracked open, a glimmer of green bodies, then looking down at herself and something brown and green tinted. Then the visage of something wrinkly, seemingly old as her mind would tell her. However, sooner than later the weight of sleep fell again upon her, eyelids closing once more and body returning to the peaceful slumber it had been enjoying prior.
Day 4
As Nyma finally came to for the second time, she glanced down at her body as it finally gave way this time around to allow her entrance into the waking world. Matured, not pudgy anymore, actually pretty....cute and sexy if she had to admit something about herself. Unlike the green she had seen days ago, she had a better view of her own green-tinted light brown coloration now. She felt her limbs and body for a second, simply to cement that this was real, before looking around herself at the cave she had been apparently lying in. Her eyes were drawn inevitably to the brightness that lied at the cave's mouth, and after some blinking and using a hand to shield her face for a moment she adjusted to the what was the light of day.
Standing up on her own legs, and stretching her arms, Nyma felt something pulling her. Perhaps not literally, but the small of plantlife, the sound of the wind whipping through the trees, something seemed to call out to her from that. Encouraging her to go, to roam, to explore away from where she had been lying within this inlet of rock. Heck, she could glimpse another Goblin moving about just outside of the cave as she walked towards the exit. As she stepped out of the cave, she looked at this other goblin, his skin a somewhat lighter green color, before giving a small shrug. It wasn't like her brain sensed danger in another goblin being there, but more than that she wanted to know what was going on in this forest they were in.
"What is going on around here i wonder," she mused under her breath to herself with a small grin, thinking that perhaps her first plan would be to investigate the immediate area. At least, as safely as she could to get an idea of the layout of things and such.
And with that, she darted off into the brush. It was time to do a little investigation, as it were.
Sprinting toward the noise, crashing through every branch, bush, and bramble imaginable, Ren burst out of the undergrowth. Before him were two (already processed) alpha horned rabbit corpses, and standing over them a pair of goblins. The first was a female, standing in what appeared to be a combat stance, the second, was a poorly hidden male, covered in mud.
Absolutely ecstatic that he had found some of his kin, a large smile grew across Ren's face, jumping for joy, raising both horn and spear above his head, he excitedly shouted "Friends!!!"
Acquired Skills: Defensive strike: this goblin has learned that the best offence is a good defence. This goblin is able to take a defensive posture and still make a powerful strike either in the hopes of killing said opponent or to run away easier
As the unknown stepped through the bush, Luz pulled her spear back ready to perform a lunge attack when the unknown came close. Thankfully the unknown stopped as soon as it came out of the bushes, giving Luz the chance to identify the unknown not as a beast as she originally thought but as a goblin just like her. So with that in mind, she dropped her attack stance but she did not completely drop her guard, though she did look quite calm.
Absolutely ecstatic that he had found some of his kin, a large smile grew across Ren's face, jumping for joy, raising both horn and spear above his head, he excitedly shouted "Friends!!!"
At that moment Luz raised a brow at him and stared at him like she thought he was weird. Without taking Her eyes of the unknown Goblin she then asked Gird. "I'm sorry, do we know him?" Luz asked. Well, to be fair she probably seen him before on days 1 through 3 but what Luz meant was did they know him that well to consider him a friend?
