An alarm sounds making a noise like nails on a chalkboard but louder and more annoying.
it's the raid alarm signaling an attack. heathen dashes through the tunnels
theres seven gobins riding these weird three horned mini boars all carrying crossbows with jeweled arrows. they were the new security force he created the raid alarm was also his doing.
the jeweled arrows were charged with air and fire magic the result being a blast of hot air and
fire spouting out in various directions.
combined with the agility and speed of the mini boars this firepower is something that the goblins could never have considered before.
heathen chased after the blaze riders anxious to see who's unlucky enough to raid them.
he bursts out into the cavernous space just outside the barrows.
what he sees is four tall dog faced creatures in patchy human clothes all carrying throwing axes.
the tallest one starts barking loudly and the blaze riders all aim their boom bows at him. heathen raises a hand signaling them to wait as he walks up to him and casts the bubble of communication the three others kneel and the tall one speaks oh great human we heard there was one of you being held captive amongst these savage gobins and we mighty kobolds set out to rescue you.
seeing that the weirdo kobolds obviously revered humans he responded saying that the goblins finally saw why they thought so highly of humans after saving him from monsters(stupid ass corrupt cops)they welcomed him as a member of their tribe .
the kobold captain looks relieved and makes a fist raising it in the air and twenty kobolds pop out of hiding.
the captain invites heathen to meet their pack leader saying he'll come to escort him to meet him at next light(what they call the sunrise)
with that he leaves all of the kolbolds following after him.
whelp better get some sleep if I gotta get up at sunrise.
he has his own barrow but heads to chieftan ianas barrow instead having gotten closer to her hed taken to sleeping in her chambers nothing lewd yet as it turns out humans have a lot more body heat than goblins and iana seems to really enjoy the heat coming off his body.
he on the other hand is conflicted realizing he has feelings for her he is reluctant to act on them not knowing how she would feel about being with a human or if it was even possible to begin with right now he was content with cuddling the adorably top heavy cheiftan heh its suprising that she doesn't fall over.
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heathen woke cause he was having trouble breathing iana had decided crush his head under her boobs her arms wrapped tightly around his head he turned to try to get some air but she just squeezed harder.
flailing around while trying get some air they both tumble off the bedding finally she wakes up just before I pass out letting me go she says sorry as they disentangle from each other she notices how red he is and not knowing it's a sign of embarrassment wonders if she made him sick.
it almost being first light he starts getting dressed pulling on his riot armor before telling her to go back to sleep he then makes his way to the cavern outside the barrows to wait for the kobold captain.
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back in the barrow iana is rolling around kicking herself for almost suffocating him with her boobs hes driving her crazy she was never like this before what has he done to her?
she thinks about everything hes given her tribe
the weapons,the food,hygiene, especially the weed seriously what did she even do before him? now weirdo kobolds have taken an interest in him hmm she starts thinking about what would happen if she lost him to another tribe.
she decides to ensure his loyalty by asking him to be her mate .
she cannot lose him because that would weaken the tribe.
suddenly one of her people burst in yelling about the kobolds leader being here.
iana dosen't even waste time changing out of the pajamas heathen had made for her she flies past her soldier taking note of his features as she passes so she can reward him later.
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as heathen waits for the captain a chill goes up his spine taking it as an omen he readies his gear and weapons .
police riot armor reinforced with enchanted monster tendons and soaked in holy water
97% durability
/ 117 defense 68% resistance to dark magic
20%chance to purify any undead who come in direct contact
in the event that this armor has 48% durability the many heavy stones superglued to this armor will shatter blasting your attackers with deadly shrapnel
5 % chance shrapnel will produce a petrifying effect/
enchanted goblin hero bone spear
enchantment/strength absorption 1 strength is absorbed every five hits weakening your enemy on the sixth hit +5 to damage+perfect parry when user parrys a blow it causes your opponent to lose feeling in their hands dropping their weapon/
enchanted warriors bone boom bow
enchantment/7% chance of not spending ammo +slow heat enemies effected by the hot air from discharged ammo are slowed down by 25%/
enchanted scouts bone throwing dagger
enchantment/nonlethal is only able to target nonlethal areas+ weaken equipment any gear targeted by this weapon will brake down and crumble+location sensing user is able to know the location of this weapon at all times/
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as heathen was fumbling with his gear the kobold captain stepped out from behind the blood trees(ancient crimson trees that have nourished by the blood of monsters over the course of a decade while small they are touted as the strongest trees in the world because they dont burn and axes break on their bark).
he was almost twice as tall as his people at least 9 ft tall not only that but his fur looked fluffier than others like some kinda cross between a were- pomeranian and big foot he wasn't wearing any patchy human clothes either just some kinda weird metal skirt and some giant frickin bracers.
seeing this dude towering over him heathen almost shat himself but even worse was the powerful ruinous aura coming out in waves staring up at him in awe and if we're being honest quite a bit of fear
trying to stay calm heathen said:
hiya mister you said you're here to talk about something important yes?
yes my boys told me a human was associated with a tribe of dirty stinking goblins I had to see for myself he sniffs at the air but there must be something wrong with my nose because your goblins smell better than my own people.
i responded yeah since I got here I've tried to make things better for them was in a bad spot when they summoned me so it's the least i can do.
just then iana flies out from barrows wearing the turtle pajamas I had made for her rocks and pebbles floating around.
heading right for big tall and furry with fire in her eyes she had heard from one of her people that the kobolds cheiftan had come here instead of the captain. problem was she knew he would only come here if he felt threatened meaning he was really here to kill them and take heathen.
iana was pelting the cheiftan with a storm of whirling pebbles but he didn't seem too bothered but seeing their leader attacking him her people joined in as well firing their boom bows.
he tries to catch one bit heathen had them enchanted to explode if in contact with the magical signature of anyone who catches it .
the 25 % slow affect activated the the fur covered giant looked kinda comical slowly trying to deflect the arrows while trying to defend himself from swirling rocks.
iana flys a little too close though and the big furry bastard grabs her leg attempting to slam her down.
the rocks stop whirling in the air and float over to her clicking into place but the rocky armor is only enough to keep her from dying. she spits up some dark green blood as she hits the ground and for her the world goes dark.
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heathen sees her hit the ground and before he knows what happened his spear is in the cheiftans back ripping it out before he can grab hold heathen slashes and prods him repeatedly his strength increasing with each hit.
all the cheiftan can do is defend himself his grey fur is stained with blood with every strike when suddenly he grabs the spear and hurls it away and with a kick heathen flies through the air hitting a tree.
blood dripping out the side of his mouth heathen grits his teeth trying to get up but the cheiftan is already there his hand around his throat slamming him back against the tree heathen passed out but the rocks on his armor start glowing yellow before bursting apart the hundreds of shrapnel boosted with magic is more effective than a shotgun at close range and the cheiftan collapses on top of him in a great big pile of bloodstained fur.
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heathens eyes flutter opens and instantly regrets it the waves of pain washing over him was intense but wasn't the worst pain hes every been in so he tried to get up but he finally noticed the bandage covered goblin curled up beside him.
he didn't see her at first cause she kinda blended in with his bandages.
not wanting to wake her he just lays back down waits for her to wake up and despite his pain goes back to sleep with a smile on his face.