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Chapter 8 by hammerheadstories hammerheadstories

What happens when you arrive?

Strategizing in the bushes

It takes you the better part of the morning, but eventually you find the gnoll camp. Hiding in the bushes, you spy on the monsters. There are three of the hyena hybrids in the camp, all armed with scimitars. They a patchwork of stolen armor, none of which seems relatively effective. They seem to be getting ready to leave, two of them in the process of packing up the tent. Sadly there does not seem to be any loot around, the ground simply littered with bones and scraps of animal flesh. Huddling behind the bush, the three of you strategize.

"Alright, I have a plan," Thror whispers, brandishing his battleaxe. "Their camp is surrounded by this dense foliage. If I can sneak around them, we can get 'em from both sides."

"Alright, solid idea bro, except it has one problem. It sucks!" Dukash briefly peeks out from their hiding spot before continuing. "By the time you get all the way around they're gonna be gone. We have the element of surprise, dude, let's use it and just rush 'em!"

"Why is your plan always to rush them?"

"Okay but this time it'll work, I promise!" The younger brother looks over to you. "What do you think, Rosa."

"Well, umm...." You think about it for a second, not wanting to give your new companions bad advice. "I can cast the Rally spell. It would help you rush in."

"Hell yeah, I've never been buffed before!" Dukash's positivity really makes you feel like part of the team, making you swell with pride.

Thror seems to mull over the idea for a few moments. "Y'know, brother, for once I think you might be right."

"You see, this is why you should listen to me more often!" Drawing his rapier, he gets ready to strike.

"Alright Rosa, we go on your signal," Thror whispers to you. "As soon as you cast Rally we charge. You stay back and heal us if we need it." You nod, stepping behind the two brothers. You take a few seconds to mentally prepare. This is your first fight! You are determined to not let them down!

"THROR! DUKASH!" You yell, lacing their names with magic. Blowing them both kisses, you invigorate them with your rally spell.

"OH FUCK YEAH!" Dukash shouts, bursting out of the bushes. "I'VE NEVER FELT MORE ALIVE!!!" The gnolls look over in surprise as the two half-orcs charge them, weapons in hand.

How does the battle go?

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