Orchid kept a careful watch on the newcomers as she followed Ash out towards the exit. Setting up a shelter outside of the cave wasn’t going to be easy, but ideally with everyone assisting perhaps something could be done. Orchid could already feel herself getting exhausted, and she needed rest. But she’ll also need food; she had nothing to eat so even if she got some rest, she’ll just wake up hungry. No doubt everyone else was reaching their limit too. [color=firebrick][i]”If Rattleskull wasn’t a complete imbecile, we could have just starved out the cave. And smoked everyone in there while we were at it.”[/i][/color]

As the group moved onwards they’d soon find the entrance of the cave. There seemed to be a few goblin survivors, some that were with her group. This didn’t bold well; did all the goblins get wiped out? Surely not; Rattleskull was definitely dead. Crispy was likely dead too, though he might’ve been smart enough to keep himself alive. But orchid would be surprised if the other goblins got themselves killed. [color=firebrick]”Ash, take the others and try to sneak around. I’ll see if I can’t convince these goblins to help me. I recognize them from before, though… Not sure what they think of me right now. Get ready if they go after me.”[/color] Orchid waited for her group to get ready to sneak on pass before she would approach the goblin campfire.

[color=firebrick]”Oi. Rattleskull is dead.”[/color] Orchid didn’t have any proof, but she doubts things could have quieted down if he was still alive. This ought to shock these survivors into paying attention to her. [color=firebrick]”It’s not safe in the cave anymore. The monsters have gathered together and they’re going to push the goblins out, or worse. But I know a way to survive outside of the cave. Make weapons, shelter, and food. And once we’re strong enough we could even take back this cave.”[/color]

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Health - Mostly Full
Magic - Full
Stamina - Mostly Full, suffering Stamina Drain

Skills -
Use Light Equipment (--)
Pacify Animal I (1.1)
Stronger I (1.4)
Crafting IV (4.1)
Material Analysis I (1.6)
Monster Analysis I (1.25)
Smash I (1.2)
Charisma I (1.05)
Taboo (1.0)
Fireball (0.5)


Inventory -
Raw Dire Rat Hide (Equipped)
Loincloth (Equipped)
Stone Spiked Club (Good) (Stored)
Wicker Shield (Well Made) (Equipped)
Torch (Equipped)
Plant Fiber Sling (Loaded) (Equipped)
Rawhide Bag (8/12) (Equipped)
[list][*]Hard Stones x2
[*]Antidote Fern
[*]Fiber Cordage (Average)
[*]Bloody Garrote[/list]
Leaf Sling Bag (1/3) (Equipped to Rawhide Bag)
[list][*]Sling Stones x4
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