Blue Tempest

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Seeing the ratfolk grow before it's eyes made the goblin leader react with shock and surprise. Knowing clearly what the biggest threat to them were, he directed it's mount off towards the west and then fired an arrow right at Rissi intending to take her out!

Surprisingly, it actually hit! But it was mostly superficial as the piercing tip glided across Rissi's shoulder, leaving a deep cut that would have no permanent damage otherwise.

((Rissi takes 1 damage! Roan is up!))

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The far goblin that came in the direction of the town pulled back the draw string on it's own small bow with a vicious cackle as he aimed straight at the back of the retreating Silver! With a hearty "Ha-ha!",it fired it's deadly arrow at it's target! With a deadly piercing with all the force and aim the goblin could muster, it defiantly hit the ground only ten feet away with a vengeance!

Needless to say, the goblin was not amused at the prospect.

((Goblin 6 Misses! Rissi is now up!))

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The goblin before Yobi have a sly smirk as it slowly ran it's tongue across it's blade.

"Walking talking fox...probably taste better!"

It then swiped out with it's small knife, hitting across Yobi's midsection. Though it was thanks it's short reach that it was no more then a superficial cut. Still, it hurt like it was worse. The goblin seemed to continue it's proud cackling as if it was right in Yobi's ear, breaking out into a little song on the spot.

"Gunna cut, gunna grind, gunna tear out the organs if you don't mind!"

If it wasn't for the terrible lyrics, you couldn't help but admit it was catchy.

((Yobi takes 1 Damage! Dhalgren is up!))

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Looking over the disgusting creature, Roan recalls that it is a Goblin Dog. A stinking, craven and foul tempered beast that the Goblins have found a strongly kindred spirit in to uses as guardians and mounts. Despite being called a "dog" it's actually more accurate to call it an overgrown rat that suffers from a species wide strain of nausea-inducing mange that is exacerbated with highly prolific dander. Even the healthiest goblin dog looks rather sickly and starved.

Of course, this didn't help Roan from being given the worst from someone other then the mounted goblin. Specifically, from the one goblin that was off to the side that took advantage of Roan's charge to yell out in it's sadistic glee to stab him hard in the thigh!

That is... if it didn't fall short and landed on the ground right next to Roan, it's jagged blade dug slightly into the ground from missing entirely. It couldn't help but look up at Roan with an uneasy smile on it's face.

"Um....Best two of three?

((Goblin 3 Misses! Yobi and Silver are up!))

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One goblin was promptly squished flat due to Rissi's hammer while another was cut down quickly by Dhalgren's sword. While the remaining goblin on foot lost all cheer in it's face, the mounted one just continuing to grin widely.

"Clever longshanks... But I'm cleverer!

It raised it's sickly fingers up to his mouth and gave a rather sharp-sounding whistle. As if out of nowhere, more goblins came from just outside the gate and one popped up near Silver! They were surrounded! Yet while the party was in the midst of trying to assess this new threat, the mounted Goblin took the time to aim it`s bow and fire right towards Rissi`s back! The arrow went clean through the poor ratfolk`s shoulder as the jagged arrow head was rather painful. He let out a rather triumphant cackle that grated on your ears, especially those with heightened hearing.

`Who`s laughing now rat? Maybe we drag you back! Make good mare for Goblin Dogs!"

It finished it's little assault by kicking into the sides of it's horrid mount to move farther back from the lines and hopefully let his rabble handle them.

((Rissi takes 3 damage. 3 New Goblins have appeared, but will not act til next turn. Roan Is up!))

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Initiative Order

Goblin Dog
Dhalgren
Goblin 6
Rissi
Goblin Commando
Roan
Yobi
Silver

Whether by luck on Rissi's part or Stupidity on the Goblin's part, it only had enough time to turn around before getting the full brunt of the splash from the acid flask. It wailed out in agony, but the other goblins near him couldn't help but laugh at the poor creature's agony. The one on the mount even chuckled behind his sharp teeth

"Heh heh! Only Poog stupid enough to be burned by water!"

While this taunting is going on, Silver tries to gain a look at the dog that was brought down by the commando. Sadly, it's clear the dog now serves as a fine example why executioner's axes must always be sharp, lest you end up with the head only halfway cut off like with the canine here. The goblin burned by the acid tried in vain to roll on the ground as the burning sensation made it think the only way to stop it. Yet all it did was coat the thing in dirt and have it stick against the flesh that was peeling off it places to fall to the ground. It clearly looked like it was on it's last legs what with blood oozing out here and there with only anger to keep it going.

The goblin on the disgusting, hairless creature slowly pulled out an arrow from it's quiver and notched it to be ready to fire.

"Gawg! Go skin the fox! She make a great cape!"

Indeed, as soon as the order was giving, one of the goblins howled in glee as it made a mad dash straight for Yobi and jabbed out at her with it's jagged blade. The twitchy, wobbly nature of the blade was actually to Yobi's advantage as it only skinned across her leg instead of being jabbed right through her thigh.

((Yobi takes 2 Damage! Dhalgren and Rissi are up!))

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As you all approach the north gate, you come across what appear to be a trio of goblins and their cornered bait, a civilian wearing rather high quality clothing indicating his nobility among common folk.Though it was hard to judge him as not being common what with hm currently hiding behind a barrel.

Yobi and Rissi

You recognize the man as Aldern Foxglove, a young noble from Magnimar who often stops by Sandpoint on his hunting trips. Though members of the fairer gender would comment that he's more used to hunting women then actual game. Yobi in particular caught his flirtations from time to time when in her human form.

Of course, that was only slightly noticeable compared to what followed after the tragic sound of a dog giving it's death yelp from getting it's throat slit. The one who took the poor dog's live was yet another goblin, but this one was much better prepared for combat. Fine leather armor worn on it's body, a quiver of arrows on his back with a bow in one hand and one of the goblin's signature blades in it's other hand. What's more, it was standing astride a rather disgusting and ugly sight: what appeared to be a hairless dog turned out to have the flat nose, beady eyes and the protruding teeth of a rat grown grotesquely large.

The armored goblin climbed on top of the creature to act as it's mount as it raised it's bow in a rather wide toothed grin as the other three seemed to join in the thrill of their latest kill. Strange really, there were plenty of other civilian deaths to cheer over, but there seemed to be a strange enthusiasm for having killed a plain, simple dog.

So much cheer that they seem to be blinded by their joy to even notice your approach...

((Map Updated! Everyone Roll Initiative as we start with a Surprise Round. All five of you can make one Standard or one Move action before combat officially begins))

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Father Zantus looked around as the sound of battle waged in the distance before settling on Rissi. He didn't seemed to be that surprised at her, but why would he seeing as he would see her on the streets many times peddling her alchemy for the common folk. "Most of the town guard is already doing it's part to force back the rest of this vile goblin horde. While they had the advantage of surprise, these creatures have nowhere near the experience and and armaments to make a serious attack. Sheriff Hemlock informed me that it's jut a matter of time before they've all been wiped out."

When Yobi suddenly changed back into her Kitsune form, Zantus raised his eyebrows in surprise. He knew of the pseudo-sister of Ameiko, but he had no clue she was actually a shape-changer of some kind. "Well... At least I can safely say that living in such a small town never has unexpected things occur. Though I would hope Lonjiku doesn't know of who you are, lest you attract his wrath."

The scream of a rather pained man echoed nearby as Zantus looked on in fear. "I must go! Others need me, just keep fighting them where you can!" With that last bit of advice trailing behind him, he ran off down the street to help some poor soul near death most likely. The sound of battle seemed to be far off from them, so where could they go to help? Yet that answer was soon given as another scream much closer as well as frantic barking could be heard coming from the north!

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The Warchanter looks really upset with itself now. It it's rage, it moved to the side and readied a hand to point right at Rissi, it's hand glowing a sickly purple color as it's disgusted smirk turned into a wide-toothed grin. It looked like a dangerous spell was being aimed right for the poor female ratfolk! Yet out of nowhere, as if directed from the Gods above, the hail-mary shot from Silver streaked across the yard and hit the Warchanter right in the shoulder of the hand that was casting the spell! It let out a yowl of pain as the spell dissipated from it's hand. It was all the opening Rissi needed for her to lob a flask of burning acid right at the Warchanter, finishing it off in a burst of green and pain, leaving a bubbling corpse on the ground.

It seems like the battle with this group of goblins is over, yet the over all attack on the town seems to be going on still. Yet the goblins didn't seem to care so much in how they went about their attack. You notice one goblin that had climbed on the roof of a house about to land on a helpless citizen, but it misses and lands on the ground hard, breaking it's neck with a sickening snap. Another goblin is chasing after a screaming mother holding her babe, throwing a torch towards her intending to set hero n fire. Yet it's aim was really bad as it landed on another goblin, setting it's armor on fire in a rather slapstick manner.

You hear hurried footsteps run towards your group as you turn to face who was giving them. It was the same bearded man in blue robes who had been giving speeches all day on the stage. "Oh thank you so much for your aid! We're starting to turn the tide of the fight agaisnt the goblins thanks to brave men and women like yourselves. Here, let me heal any wounds you might have." Father Zantus moves slightly so he is about dead center of the group as his body glows bright white before sending out a dome of warm energy that extended outward from him in a small area, engulfing you all in a soothing feeling, like a warm blanket wrapping you for the night.

((Everyone who is hurt heals for 8 damage))

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As if in tandem, both goblins faced by the men were easily cut down, the one by Dhalgren was taken out by a slash to it's stomach while the Goblin before Roan unfortunately had the blade stop halfway through it's neck, so it had the misfortune of slowly bleeding out to death instead of just a quick decapitation. There was only one Goblin left, the Warchanter and it started to look nervous...

But not nervous enough to not notice the arrow flying over it's wide head and missing as it whipped the ground in defiance for not being hit.

((Two Goblins Dead, Silver and Rissi can go, but Rissi's actions must go 2nd.))