Without the goblin behind her to prod her along, Rook managed to resist enough to at least slow the pace of the goblin trying to drag her off to who knew where.  But they had not gotten far when the tree roots reached up around them, entangling the legs of two goblins and herself in the thorny bars.  All three of them struggled to free themselves, accomplishing little more than driving the thorns deeper into clothing and skin.  Rook chanced a look back and saw the 12 foot goblin in pursuit.

Fear and a feeling of helplessness overtook her as she struggled against the thorns, fighting both the roots and a growing sense of certainty that this is where she would die...