In another part of the Fortress
Lali yanked the goblin?s leash as they went through another part of the fortress and even doubled back and around once more. Goblins were not the brightest of creatures; it would seem forever a walk until they reached the temporary Lab of Taini?s.
Taini had found a quiet corner to have the crates stored. The crates filled with irreplaceable alchemy and astrology books and specialized equipment. They had been packed and transported with excruciating care behind the troop lines well away from any threat of battle damage.
It was only the pieces she could never replace, the rest would be bought in town and some materials could be harvested or bought easily enough as well.
?The Lady Taini owns you know. You will be like any trained animal fetching and helping anything she asked.?
The goblin bared its pointy teeth in a fearsome snarl and growl turning to boldly face the leather clad ritualistic maiden. Their cowl was thin leather and acted more like a bandanas doubling as a hood and eyeless mask. But they could see, see all too well. Lali smiled as she squatted down in her leather skirts.
?Maybe I should let you in on a secret, maggot. While you wear this,? Lali grabbed the collar they tied about his neck, cutting off the air in its tight hold. ?You can?t harm anyone. You see its mirrored surface holds a spell? any harm you attempt others is reflected back on to you at least three fold.?
She rose to her feet and pushed the goblin back when she released his collar. ?So I would take care of it if I were you, those small delicate mirrored plates, also reflect your life force, each one equals a fraction of your life.?
Even though the little monster couldn?t talk, Lali was sure he would comply.
Lali yanked the goblin?s leash as they went through another part of the fortress and even doubled back and around once more. Goblins were not the brightest of creatures; it would seem forever a walk until they reached the temporary Lab of Taini?s.
Taini had found a quiet corner to have the crates stored. The crates filled with irreplaceable alchemy and astrology books and specialized equipment. They had been packed and transported with excruciating care behind the troop lines well away from any threat of battle damage.
It was only the pieces she could never replace, the rest would be bought in town and some materials could be harvested or bought easily enough as well.
?The Lady Taini owns you know. You will be like any trained animal fetching and helping anything she asked.?
The goblin bared its pointy teeth in a fearsome snarl and growl turning to boldly face the leather clad ritualistic maiden. Their cowl was thin leather and acted more like a bandanas doubling as a hood and eyeless mask. But they could see, see all too well. Lali smiled as she squatted down in her leather skirts.
?Maybe I should let you in on a secret, maggot. While you wear this,? Lali grabbed the collar they tied about his neck, cutting off the air in its tight hold. ?You can?t harm anyone. You see its mirrored surface holds a spell? any harm you attempt others is reflected back on to you at least three fold.?
She rose to her feet and pushed the goblin back when she released his collar. ?So I would take care of it if I were you, those small delicate mirrored plates, also reflect your life force, each one equals a fraction of your life.?
Even though the little monster couldn?t talk, Lali was sure he would comply.