We meet up again with our companions and hear tell of an unfortunate attack that occured during our absence. Goblins attacked a few days ago killing Sandra and severely injuring Eric and Timber. Caradryan's taking the loss of his new apprentice hard. Nadon won't leave Timber's side, but he's forever grateful to Ilmarian for stopping the cub's bleeding.
Battle Records: Growlyn = 16 kills (including the shaman & the leader), 1 kill while on his back. Bruticus = 7 kills. Eric = 6 kills. Timber = 2 kills. Sandra = 1 kill, DEAD.
Day 1306 (the next day)
Eric's injuries are serious enough to warrant on-the-road surgery and Caradryan patches him up to the best of his abilities. It looks like he may need more surgery, so we stay camped here.
Day 1307 (the next day)
Caradryan's determined that Eric needs additional surgery. After all is said and done, Caradryan pronounces that Eric has also suffered from blood loss and under prime medical conditions should remain immobile for four weeks. Unfortunately our food situation necessitates us taking our chances and moving back towards Goldum.
Day 1311 (4 days later)
We encounter a few goblins.
Battle Records: Lillay = 6 kills. Nivak = 6 kills (including 3/1 turn), High Damage Kill at 24 points (x2). Growlyn = 5 kills (including the leader). Nadon = 4 kills, First Blood. Caradryan = 3 kills. Jezeg = 3 kills. Bruticus = 3 kills.
Day 1314 (3 days later)
Eric begins bleeding out due to the traveling conditions. He doesn't make it.
Day 1315 (the next day)
We've crossed paths with a horde of goblins and orcs.
Battle Records: Lillay = 30 kills. Caradryan = 24 kills. Nivak = 22 kills. Nadon = 21 kills. Jexeg = 20 kills. Growlyn = 12 kills. Bruticus = 4 kills. Friendly Fire = 7 enemy kills.
Day 1316 (the next day)
My right arm was broken in yesterday's gobbo/orc battle. Caradryan determines that the bones are shattered and attempts to operate. It's no use - it's beyond his medical expertise. I'm a cart-rider for the rest of this mission. Caradryan was much more successful in healing Nadon.
Day 1319 (3 days later)
We're out of the mountains now. The rest of the journey should be easier. The only obstacle we know of is that we're short two days worth of rations, so Nadon and Caradryan hunt and forage.
Day 1321 (2 days later)
Well, it just wouldn't be right if we made it back to Goldum without any further excitement. Today's allotment is a band of goblins.
Battle Records: Caradryan = 17 kills (including 1 in hand-to-hand combat). Jezeg = 7 kills. Nadon = 6 kills, High Damage Kill at 16 points. Growlyn = 4 kills. Bruticus = 2 kills. Nivak = 1 kill.
Day 1325 (4 days later)
And it's mutants today.
Battle Records: Jezeg = 9 kills. Caradryan = 6 kills. Growlyn = 5 kills (including 1 with his throwing axe). Nivak = 3 kills. Nadon = 1 kill. Bruticus = 1 kill.
Day 1333 (8 days later)
Arrive back in Goldum. Bruticus and Growlyn deliver the goblin heads and collect our 750 Gold payment. The rest of us pay a final visit to Halfor to deliver his flowers. Caradryan and I find a reputable doctor in regards to our injuries. The doctor relieves us of a fair bit of gold and works his "magic" on us. I'll be spending the next 20 weeks doing absolutely nothing as my arm heals. Caradryan is down for the next 24 weeks because he was forced to wait so long to seek the proper medical attention for it. The doctor says he'll have a limp once he's up and about again. Meanwhile, Nadon's taken Timber to the Ranger's Guild for their expert animal care. Halfor kindly arranges for our usual discount at The Oiled Blade. We'll be here for awhile.
Records: Nivak = Highest XP at 801 points.
Day 1336 (3 days later)
A druid from the Ranger's Guild is able to heal Timber, but he, too, is on bed-rest for the next 20 weeks.