Rematch

As the sun reached directly overhead, the group approached the base of the hill that Bargle’s hideout sat upon. Rowyn leads the group over to the eastern wall where they spied the kobolds through holes in the wall yesterday. Looking through, again it seems the kobold defenses are present. Nanoc’s grip tightened around the handle of his two-handed sword with anticipation.

Sneaking back down the hill again and moving around to the western side so as to not let the kobolds see them while they move around the outside of the courtyard. Slowly stepping up the other side, the group slips into the gaping crack in the wall and each take spots behind various chunks of rubble. All of this happens seemingly undetected.

Donlosia listens carefully to the kobolds conversing. They seem to be discussing food and other chatter that she can’t quite make out. She is convinced that they are unaware of the group’s presence.

Simultaneously, the group looks to Nanoc. “I’ll lead the charge, follow me or keep your cover but we want to rush them with as many numbers as possible in order to maybe scare them off,” Nanoc concluded with a nod. Rosencrantz began to utter an incantation with unintelligible words and gestures. Suddenly his robe was outlined with a soft blue light that surged and faded all within a matter of seconds.

“I’ll give you guys as much cover as I can from back here. I just know I don’t belong up there.” Rosencrantz hefted his trusty staffsling and loaded a finished-stone sling bullet. Shortly after, Nanoc charged with his sword held aloft. Rowyn and Donlosia charged as well, weapons drawn.

A volley of arrows flies past them as they charge and Rosencrantz is hit hard in the shoulder but not enough to take him down. Tending to his own wound, Rosencrantz keeps out of sight of the kobolds after the initial volley.

Meanwhile up close to the kobolds, furious melee ensued. While the kobolds were able to occupy Rowyn and Donlosia, no kobolds could stand more than mere seconds against Nanoc’s onslaught. After a couple moments, the group of kobold defenders stop fighting and break for the keep.

Rowyn and Nanoc easily caught up to the frantically running creatures and Nanoc cut another one down. At this point, the remaining kobolds turn on Rowyn and Nanoc and hold their ground. Fighting back weakly, the sunlight seems to be causing the kobolds pain and they are having a hard time seeing their attackers.

Within moments, Nanoc and Rowyn slew the remaining kobolds with little incident. Aside from Rosencrantz’s wound, not many injuries were suffered on this attempt.

“I guess we can finally head inside this time?” Rosencrantz joked as Donlosia healed the wounded with her magic. Gathering their supplies once more, this time they readied themselves for whatever may await beyond the thick double wooden doors.