The air around Dragmire crackles with magical energy as he extends his hand towards the target. A bolt of dark, crackling energy coalesces in his palm before shooting forth, aimed directly at the goblin. The power of the Eldritch Blast is undeniable, a manifestation of Dragmire's pact with otherworldly forces.
However, the chaos of the skirmish and the unpredictable movements of the goblins in combat lead to an unfortunate miscalculation. The eldritch bolt, rather than hitting its intended target, whizzes past the goblin, striking one of the fieldstone walls that contains one of the pools of water. The energy from the blast scours a noticeable mark on the stone wall, causing bits and shards of rock flying as shrapnel...and water begins to slowly leak from the point of impact.
It becomes apparent to the party that further damage in the same area could lead to a more severe structural collapse, potentially altering the battleground in unpredictable ways.
Goblin Turn
In the thick of the skirmish within the Twin Pools Cave, one of the goblins, recognizing Sildar Hallwinter as a key figure among the adventurers, decides to target him directly. With a malicious gleam in its eye, the goblin takes a moment to aim its shortbow, pulling the string back with all the force it can muster. The tension in the cave builds as the goblin releases the arrow, sending it hurtling towards Sildar with deadly intent.
Sildar, ever vigilant and battle-hardened, spots the incoming threat at the last moment. Drawing upon his combat experience and the instincts that have served him well in countless encounters, he manages to sidestep the arrow just in time. The missile whizzes past him, narrowly missing its mark, and embeds itself into the cave wall behind him with a thud.
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A second goblin, possibly realizing the direness of their situation and the likelihood of defeat, or perhaps motivated by some other unknown thought, makes a calculated decision to retreat. With a swift glance around the skirmish to ensure its action goes unnoticed, the goblin darts towards the southern exit of the cave.
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The third goblin, seizing an opportunity amidst the chaos, targets Hopper. The loyal wolf, already engaged and vigilant, finds itself confronting the goblin, unaware of the precise danger it poses. With a vicious swipe of its scimitar, the goblin manages to land a significant blow on Hopper.
The force of the attack cuts through the din of battle, a harsh sound that catches the attention of Kutshort and the rest of the party. Hopper, struck by the scimitar, lets out a pained yelp before collapsing to the ground, unconscious from the severity of the injury.
Hopper has lost consciousness!
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@shortkut ))
