((So, do we need to do an innititative thing, or are we just waiting on others?))

 Grigor's firebolt blasts into a raised shield leaving a black mark.

Ayrlin pick his moment perfectly and springs onto one of the last Hobgoblins to pass and strikes him down with a savage back-stab.

Xorins ray of icy blue flashes through the group but hits none.

Corvu's mace finds the meat with a loud thud eliciting a grow of pain and rage from his opponent

Kas moves up to the clerics right side and engages the same foe.

Attack: 13 Damage: 8

Blocked!

The Hobgoblins advance is stalled and they desperately try to regroup. Teh two in the first rank close to provide better protection and the remaining rear ranker moves in also turning to present a wary shield at Ayrlin.

The front rankers attack!

H1 Attack V Braddik: 4 Damage: 9

A miss form a shaken foe

H1 Attack V Corvus: 9 Damage: 7

Another miss!

Next round, your attack!

Xorin, noting that the hobgoblins have all moved in together provides him with an opportunity. He runs up, his full movement probably just getting him to within 5 feet of the group, into a position to catch them all in a 15 foot cone and casts burning hands, hands outstretched spewing fire.

(Probably just sticking his hands between Braddik and Corvus)

Fire Damage: 8
DEX Save 13 for half.

Braddik takes another swing a the closest Hob.

Sword Attack vs, AC: 8, 9 slashing damage.

Ayrlin takes a leap back, getting out of the hobgoblin he attacked reach, and goes to help his friends, attacking one of the hobgoblins the others are attacking 

( Bonus: Disengage

Movement: go next H1 

Attack: 25 Damage: 13 plus sneak attack: 3 plus another d6 for the Crit! 3 )

Grigor takes a deep breath, looks out of the tent again and sees all the hobgoblins. "Well then, let's see what we can do there" he says to himself. He concentrate and cast a Fire Bolt on H1

Attack: 24 Damage: 5

Xorin steps up and an burst of flames engulfs all three Hobgoblins. They all stagger and cry out in pain as the wave of fire burns and singes them.

Ayrlin and Grigor combine fire and steel to finish off the Hobgoblin nearest the triage tent, he goes down with burn marks and a vicious opening in his back.

Braddik's opponent brings up his stout shield and blacks the incoming blow.

Corvus moves into Braddik's right side and assist he warrior with a sing of his blessed mace;

Attack on H2: 7 Damage: 6

The blow goes wide.

Kas moves carefully in to engage the Remaining Hobgoblin at the rear of the charge;

Attack on H3: 18 Damage: 5

Kas' axe bites into the creatures neck and it goes down screaming blood!

The remaining Hobgoblin looks grim and returns Braddiks attack;

 Attack: 23 Damage: 6

Making it past the warriors defense and driving its  long sword into Braddiks flesh!

OCOC: Nest round, your action :)

Xorin moves fingers and says a phrase, casting Toll the Dead on the remaining Hobgoblin.

WIS 13 save or take 6 necrotic.

 A loud hollow bell tolls for a moment filling the great hall with its echoing mournful sound. The Remaining Hobgoblin clutches at its head, falls to the flagstones white faced, wide eyed, and very dead.

The Goblin that ran into the Hall looks at you all sword drawn and breathing heavily, his eyes showing their whites. His mouth gapes open...

Xorin gives himself a small smile and lets out a breath, "Well, that went fairly well." he looks at the others, "I am however, tapped for the time being."

"I guess that more are coming... Can the injued move? if they decided to launch a full scale assault I doubt we could stop them, even in the bottleneck that menas the corridor." 

The injured goblin from the triage tent steps out. He says something in goblin to the newly arrived goblin soldier who looks calmer and more trusting of you. He in turn says something to the Goblin form the tent who nods.

He turns to you all and says in common, "You are right there will be more, they are regrouping as we speak, but we have enough time to gather the wounded and get somewhere a bit safer." 

Barking what sounds like an order to the other goblin he throws open the tent flap while the other soldier moves quickly to a large cart and struggles to bring it over to the tent.

"This was to be our forward base to stage an attack on the citadel, no longer it seems, but with your help we can retreat to our main base and prepare a counter attack against the Hobgoblins." He moves to one of the unconscious soldiers and begins to lift him form the bed.

"Once they are dealt with we can make ready to take Himself on and free ourselves...If you're willing to help?"

The Goblin looks to Grigor and says, "I am General Garibaldi Grimtooth, commander in chief of the Goblin Resistance Forces. We've been working towards our freedom for a very, very long time, and s things stand at the moment, we are at a tipping point in the fight. If we can show we are putting up a good fight mare will join us. The last few days have shown me that we need to commit everything we have. It's all or nothing you see. We win or die trying..."

Ayrlin looks to the others. He isn’t quite sure about joining a rebellion but he wouldn’t let the injured there. 

“ We can help move your injured back to safety general “ he says and goes help moving one injured goblin. 

“If my grandmother could see me now...” he mutters in elvish

"What would she say?" Xorin replies, also in Elvish.

Ayrlin turns towards Xorin smiling 

“ First you drop the Green Knights squire position we got you and now you are aiding goblins? What would be next? “ she says still in elvish but impersonating someone else with a more high pitched voice “ serving a lich?!” 

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The Goblin looks to Grigor and says, "I am General Garibaldi Grimtooth, commander in chief of the Goblin Resistance Forces. We've been working towards our freedom for a very, very long time, and s things stand at the moment, we are at a tipping point in the fight. If we can show we are putting up a good fight mare will join us. The last few days have shown me that we need to commit everything we have. It's all or nothing you see. We win or die trying..."

Grigor goes to the Goblin "Glad to meet you general Garibaldi, my name is Grigor Marsk and these are my companions Ayrlin, Kassandra, Braddik Corvus and Xorin. We are here to free the prince from the clutches of the goblin king. We will help you if you also help us. I decided to master the magic of war at the Academy, and I'm quite familiar with fighting and warfare, even though I'm more specialized in protecting and fighting magical beings." 

For the first time you observe how Grigor seems quite serious and elitist. Different from his easy way otherwise. 

"We should back off first. The enemies know where you are and we can't defend ourselves so well here. We used up all our resources over there earlier, when a huge tentacle monster tried to kill us. Do you have a hiding place where we can go? Then we can talk about everything in peace."

Shortly thereafter, Grigor approaches to Xorin and says to him a little quieter "Hopefully this will work out and we have a place to rest...I could really use a little break. " and grins at him again in his easy way

To Ayrlin, Xorin smirks at the impression, "Well this is unorthodox to say the least."

Xorin nods in agreement to Grigor.

Corvus enters the triage tent and stands in its center. He holds up his holy symbol and prays to his god Torm to bring health [Channel Divinity: Preserve life.] to the wounded goblins struggling for their freedom. A war radiance flows out form the cleric and many of the goblins in the beds begin to move and their eyes slowly open. Within moments ten goblins stand up and begin to talk excitedly among themselves, happy to be stronger and fit to move and help their companions.

Corvus then moves to the Goblin commander, "General..." he says with a hint of a smile, "My god has seen fit to heal your men, We should at least have enough bodies to manage the evacuation and transport of the rest of the wounded. How else may I help..."

The Goblin Commander thanks Grigor for his advice and offer of council. "We can discuss the situation and how best to plan our assault when we reach the safe haven. Your companions are most welcome, in the Haven, and in the coming fight."

He turns to Coruvs "Thank you and thanks to your God cleric. We are grateful to any aid in our struggle for freedom. Feel free", he takes in all of those gathered around, "please feel free to help out where you can and we can be on our way."

Surprisingly the goblins seem quite well organised and disciplined, they are packed and ready to travel with their wounded in not time. General Garibaldi leads the courageous caravan of goblin troops through the Western exit of the great hall and then through miles of underground tunnels. Eventually you arrive on a high ledge overlooking a huge cavern not unlike the one where you fought the SLEEPER creature earlier. Though the wide pool of water in this cavern is at the center of a settlement that looks to have been here for centuries. It is wuite busy and differs greatly from the military camp you have come from.

There is obvious evidence of families and children here, this place seems to be more of a village than a fort.

The General Garibaldi turns to the company ans says, "Welcome to Underhome, my men will take care of the caravan from here and I will personally see to your comfort, accommodation, and resupply."

He then escorts you through the village to a rough but sturdy house near the waters edge. As you all travel through the settlement, many curious and wary eyes follow you and a few of the little green goblin children follow you, whispering to each other and now and then pointing and giggling in hushed amusement.

"This place is for honoured guests, please make this your home as long as you need it. I will send one of my men to attend to your needs and carry messages to and from. Is there anything you need or would like to ask?"

OOC: Fell free to take along rest. Also you have all earned 327 XP. Welcome to level 3!

((OOC: omg there are so many 2nd level spells to pick from!))