[center][h2]Gᴏʙʟɪɴ Aʀᴄʜ
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[hr][center][h3]Dᴀʏ 4 - Nɪɢʜᴛ[/h3][/center]

[@Jangel13] 

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It was a hard fight. After defeating his first goblin, he retreated again. Before the end of the night however, he had already gone off to help knocking down skeletons countless times. He was tired and thus, he simply went to a darker corner as the others barricaded the door. He knew that soon, sleep would come.

[center][b][Do you wish to evolve?]
[Yes]   [No][/b][/center]

Of course he wanted to. Why would he live if he didn't want that? His night was calm as always, but this time he had a dream of running freely through the forest without any worries in mind. Happily finding a rabbit whenever hungry and never feeling tired. It was a lovely feeling.

[hr][center][h3]Dᴀʏ 5 - Mᴏʀɴɪɴɢ[/h3][/center]

In the next morning as he woke up, he felt full of energy and slightly taller. At first, he thought it'd be harder to even properly move his body after it changed... only to find that it was nimbler than before after a few stretches. He glanced at those still asleep, those that were not and lastly at [i]Shirila's[\i] statue. Everyone was fine and had evolved. That meant he could just proceed as he hoped plus some previously uninvited guests. [i]It isn't that bad,[/i] he thought to himself before looking at the bracelet in his wrist. It was as verdant as when he had recieved it. He gently stroked it before smiling and standing up.

Without leaving words for his commarades, the hobgoblin left the church smiling. He took a look at the broken bones and the more complete ones as he walked away from the church, only stopping for a moment to pick up a skull by the eyes before keeping on walking. He had to deal with those bones later if no one did anything about that. They were giving off a rather strange feeling.

Not something for him to worry there and then though, for as soon as he was out of the clearing, he started to run. Slowly at first, to get used to his body and then as fast as his legs would allow him. Even drawing strength from the skull as he ran to his best speed towards the cave entrance. There was something he had to do in commemoration of his evolution, of the victory against the skeletons, of everything.

His legs only started slowing down once he saw the bushes he knew were not too far from the cave. If it was here, it'd be possible for a goblin to pass by.

Arch settled the skull down near the bushes before starting to walk around collecting fallen branches from nearby trees and even yaking ones that he felt had the appropriate lengths and looks. The branches slowly began to make a small pile besides the skull. Finally, he grabbed a few vines, still green, that were hanging on a nearby tree. This would be almost everything he needed, enough for now at least.

He dug a bit into the ground with his hand before stabbing the sturdies and straighter of the branches into it. He pushed the dirt back into the hole and patter it with his foot to make sure the stick stood straight. He then began lying sticks against it and tying them down together by the upper end of the stick.

It wasn't on par with what he had in mind, but... he knew it was the best he could do with the materials he had in hand.

He took a pair of dry sticks that had been lying around before scraping one against the other, again and again and again, until it was lit. Certainly not enough to make a fire, but... it was what he was looking for. He planted a thick stick inside the small hut, its upper end burning slightly and letting off small bits off smoke before he sat down crosslegged before the shrine clasping his hand as he thoughtfully looked at the stick.

It was a proper makeshift shrine like that at least.

"[color=808588]Eternal Mother, Shirila... thank you for watching over us as we fought last night. We have successfully defended the church, no one was gravely hurt.[/color]" He paused for a few moments, before saying very excitedly, "[color=808588]And we evolved too.[/color]" He nods a few times as he watches the stick, "[color=808588]Thank you for providing the oportunities I needed to get here... and your gift.[/color]" His eyes briefly moved to the bracelet before sighing.

"[color=808588]I know that when you gave it to me you have already given much to... us, but... I don't know whether it was given to me due to me requiring nothing beyond knowing you are there with me... or because I'd need more help than them. But I am glad to know you've gifted me something that will always remind me that you are there with me.[/color]"

"[color=808588]I know that this shrine is far from what is worthy of you, but given my abilities. I am still unable to do something beyond, I hope that the effort that went into it is pleasing to you. I also know that the others should soon start bringing goblins to the church, and will try to get as many as they can to worship you... but I still hoped that this one little shrine can at least bring you another follower by the end of the day.[/color]"

"[color=808588]If there is anything else I can do to help you regain your strength, please, allow me to know.[/color]"

[hider=Hobgoblin Arch's Stat Sheet]
[b]EXP:[/b] 0

[b]Inventory:[/b]
 - A Skeleton Skull: It is the skull of a skeleton Arch and the other felled in the previous day. Its is remarkably undamaged.
 - [b]Earthen Weave:[/b] This bracelet is a constant conduit to the Goddess [i]Shirila[/i], allowing him to be protected even when alone, so if need be, he could speak to [i]Shirila[/i] should the situation call for it. 

[b]Acquired Skills:[/b] 
 - [b]Duelist's Stance:[/b] This stance has been passed down from soldier to soldier. It teaches the correct way to hold their weapon when faced with an equal opponent.
 - [b]Gravekeepers Spirit:[/b] Arch is able to feel the strength of those that have long since passed. When near a dead body or a skeleton, he is able to draw strength without the requirement of being a necromancer. Even carrying a skull as an adornment allows the goblins to be stronger, faster, lighter as they draw strength. However, drawing all the strength of a certain dead body or their parts will cause it to disintegrate into dust. 
 - [b]Intense Strike:[/b] Intense strike is a move that brings the user the greatest power through a single strike with willpower alone. This strike can cause intense damage if aimed correctly and when upgraded can break bones to pieces
 - [b]Knowledge of the Three:[/b] Knowledge of the Three Great Gods. Ability to properly worship. Ability to create shrines in honor of the Three Great Gods.
 - [b]Primitive medicine:[/b] The goblin now knows how to make primitive salves and bandages for fresh wounds. He can’t make sophisticated medicine but can craft items that will ease pain and prevent infection.
 - [b]Stalking Stance:[/b] Stalking stance allows the user to enter a sort of stealth mode when hunting. The user is harder to detect and see while in the stance allowing for easier surprise attacks.

[b]Titles:[/b] None

[b]Blessings:[/b] None

[b]Curses:[/b] None
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