@Shovel Ah, a wild card. Go for it, you can join up and stumble upon the carnage that's taking place. 3 goblins plus Krishna makes 4. That's a swarm if you ask me.
RESHY & SAITO No trail existed since Yellow Slimes usually prowled atop trees or along plants to find prey. They usually subsisted off tree sap, flowers, and fruits, hence their mild fruit-like flavor and thick honey-like consistency. They would only pounce when a more substantial and weaker prey would wander past.
Stimulated from the yellow slime ooze and its core, the young goblin followed a trail that was never there. Following random branches and crumpled leaves, Reshy thought that it would lead him to some sort of creature, but instead, it just led him to a leafy clearing. Focusing on his senses, he heard birds chirping, insects buzzing, and several growls and snarls all around him. What he would do with this vague information, only Reshy knew.
With no prey in site, he turned to the thoughts and ideas that were rampant in his mind. Grabbing whatever he could to fulfill his sudden whims, he found himself naked behind a bush. His left forearm wrapped in branches, while a pile of rocks laid beside him as he eagerly waited for something to come across his aromatic trap.
….
With his head held high and a filled stomach, Saito carried the lifeless and macerated carcass of his first hunt back to their home. He was hoping to make the most of his spoils within the safety of their cavern; it would have been troubling if another creature appeared while he was preoccupied with some minor task.
Dissecting the dead shrew, Saito’s hands moved as if he was quite familiar with what he was doing. From separating its plate-like hide to dismantling and scraping bones clean, he was able to do it efficiently. Unfortunately, the Scaled Shrew only had a few parts that were viable body parts.
Rested and recuperated, Saito proceeded to wander into the forest once again, prepared for another hunt. What caught his attention this time, was the sweet alluring scent lingered in the air. He was cautious, but also curious. Keeping his guard up, he eventually found himself in the presence of one of his goblin brothers, baring his all while fixated and absorbed on something from afar.
….
Slowly hoping forward, interested in the sweet aroma that came from Reshy’s trap, was a plump Dragon Frog, around two feet in height. Around a foot from the trap, its tongue shot forward, aiming for the source of the sugary scent. Sadly, instead of a treat, it was surprised by the unpleasant tasting slime and the discomfort from the pointed bark and stick. It grimaced in dissatisfaction as its tongue quickly retracted.
AYA & RAGI Ragi didn’t now what hurt more, the betrayal of what could’ve been a creature she would establish a bond with, or the fangs that were digging into her flesh. Regardless, she wasn’t about to take either just like that. Driven by the wiles of her instincts, she did what any self-respecting goblin would do; bite back. Baring her teeth, she sunk them deep and tightly around the Harvest Sloth’s neck. It whimpered in response, but its hold around Ragi’s shoulder did not loosen.
Even with the amount of trust Aya had for her sister, she couldn’t just accept the current situation they were in. Although she believed that everything had been foreseen and planned out by Ragi, Aya couldn’t stop herself from rushing forward. It may have been out of some lingering doubt, primal instincts, or some sort of developing bond. With rock in hand, she charged at the Harvest Sloth from behind, through the spore-filled air, and smashed it atop the creature’s head. The first blow released Ragi from its bite, the second forced it to tip over, and everything else that followed was led to the sloth’s brutal murder. Even as it laid in a pool of its own blood, Aya continued her assault. The only thing that had stopped her were the spores that lingered in the air.
In the end, all the two goblins remained motionless, laying on top of the slain harvest sloth.
The sloth is dead, but both of you are paralyzed. Let’s say it’s just past noon in the goblin world, so it’ll take a while before you can start moving again, unless you think of a way to bypass this though.
Progression & Spoils
Successful hunt (+8 Levels) Killing blow (+4 Levels) Formulated plan (+2 Level) Constructed trap (+1 Level) Developed a sisterly bond (+2 Levels)
Gained Talent
Leadership: The user's words carry more weight and are better at influencing others.
Gained Skill
Sisterly Bond (Ragi): Aya will be aware of Ragi’s state of mind, whether overjoyed and calm or panicked and distressed. When separated, her instincts will redirect her to where Ragi is. (Passive) E-Rank
Report Card Goblin Aya (Level 1) ---> Goblin Aya (Level 18)
Crafted makeshift weapons (+2 Levels) Formulated plan (+2 Level) Successful Hunt (+8 Levels) Developed a sisterly bond (+2 Levels)
Gained Skill
Sisterly Bond (Aya): Ragi will be aware of Aya’s state of mind, whether overjoyed and calm or panicked and distressed. When separated, her instincts will redirect her to where Aya is. (Passive) E-Rank
Sloth Pelt x 1 Sloth Claws X 2 Sunset Mushrooms x 8
TEVA, KOL, GEE, & SON 💀 Despite his size, Kol was still a goblin who was pushed by his hunger. Putting as much weight as he could, he rammed his body into the blinded Orc’s weakened leg. He was stopped in his tracks and stumbled forward, but his charge was enough to force the orcs knee to buckle, leaving the pig-like creature kneeling on one leg. Were it not for its injury, Kol wouldn’t be able to topple the Orc.
Perched atop a nearby tree, Teva readied herself and began pelting the orc with rocks while Son came rushing with his large branch in hand. Although she aimed for its eyes, Teva was no marksman, only being to land a few shots at the orc’s face. Aside from the Kol, the orc was aware that he was facing against at least three goblins. Despite its age and injury, it did not enjoy the idea of being underestimated. Son’s battle cry continued as he got closer to the orc, but unfortunately, this gave it enough information to estimate the larger goblin’s distance from himself. Blindly swinging its arm, a backhand met Son’s face, snapping his neck, immediately killing him.
Although quivering at the sight of Son’s lifeless body, Gee did her best to carry out their plan and the task given to her. As the orc slowly stood up, the female goblin extended the long stick in her hands it from under the brush towards the orc’s feet to make it trip once. However, laying prone and her lack of strength made it difficult to push out the long stick and maintain enough force to cause the orc to stumble.
Wiping off the dirt from its eyes, the orc caught the smaller goblin trying to get up. The aching on his right leg had worsened because of Kol, and it seemed that the orc wasn’t too happy about it.
Grabbing the young goblin by the neck, the orc continued to tighten its grip while screaming its lungs out.
“Damn golbins! Show yourseves!”
Goblins don’t understand Orcish tongue though.
Surprised you went for the attack. The orc would've stopped to rest if you guys continued to observe. Anyway, Son is dead, Kol is probably gonna die unless something happens, and Gee is scared hiding under the brush. The orc didn’t notice her attempt to trip him, so he doesn’t know she’s there.
He dropped the box and bag that it was carrying when Kol tackled it. Its not too far away from it though; probably a meter or two.
@demonspade64 Hard fur? Uh, its like a dog's. So not hard, unless it has mud or shit. The skin on the other hand is relatively thicker than usual, and to the point that cutting it up with rocks would make it difficult.
Thick Skin - The user has much thicker skin than the average person. This reduces damage from all sources, but in particular reduces damage from physical attacks. (Passive) E-Rank
@Zeroth I'll be rolling for an encounter for Reshy, so maybe wait until that post is up.
As for the bones.
2x Scaled Shrew Bones 1x Scaled Shrew Skull
The skull is relatively small, just enough to fit in Saito's hand. Fangs are small and not sharp, hence its diet is mainly berries that it often swallows without chewing. Its claws are dull, which it only uses for burrowing. The only viable bones for use would be the femurs; they're around half a foot long.
Regeneration: With enough time, rest, and nutrition, the user is able to heal from most wounds and blood loss. This does not apply to massive or severe injuries. (Passive) E-Rank
So with that, the blisters on his lips are no more.