The Council

Flinch expected the girls to be away for a few days to gather information on the village. He resolved not to waste this time and immediately saw to checking the strength of the Clan that doubled as his army. He gathered the council that had ruled in his absence in a comfortable room filled mostly by a large table. A big wooden chair more akin to a throne had been left open for him this whole time. Astra and Valery arrived first and sat on his left and right respectively.

Next was Kang, who led the fighters. He was incredibly tall for a goblin, almost reaching 6’ and built like a tank. He didn’t have a mind for fine arts or grand strategy, but he was brave and a natural leader.

Then came Flick, the leader of the Shamans. She was pretty, her body clearly took after her curvy, soft mother. She was, however, much more desired and respected for her healing and strengthening magic.

As Vix and Zip were absent, Tharn was the final councilmember to arrive for now. He was almost as tall as Kang but much thinner with ropey muscles and a face with sharp features. He was the leader of the Elementalists and the most skilled at earth magic, while also being heralded as the architect behind the cave system.

Flinch was extremely pleased with his council. “I have returned to a Clan that has grown in many ways during my absence.”, he started addressing them, “You boys and girls have not only bettered yourself as individuals, but you have built a safe home for all of us.”. They were all beaming with pride at his compliments and glued to his lips, so Flinch continued, “I have sent Vix and Zip to scout the nearby town. I think we have built our strength long enough. We have the power to strike out and show ourselves to the world. A time of growth and expansion for our Clan is coming up.”. There was some whispering and fidgeting among the council, Flinch knew now was the time to bring his speech to its finale, “I will need your support, children. We do things together from now on, as a Clan! I ask all of you here right now: Will you fight with me?”, they were all nodding, “Will you go to war with me!?”, Flinch noticed that a sizeable group of goblins had gathered around the entrance of the Council-Room, listening intently. He yelled out so loudly that every goblin in the cave could hear him, “WILL YOU CONQUER THE WORLD WITH ME!?”. Deafening cheers.

From this moment on, the whole Clan was buzzing with activity, every member was working overtime in preparation for the war. Three days later they were almost ready when Tharn burst into Flinch’s room, “Father, Vix and Zip have returned!”.