(The initial post is a repeat of a chat-based roleplay)<br/><br/>The soft crunch of foliage echoed through the forest as Tialin crept through the hidden path.  She was told by her commander that a small goblin camp was being set up, and she had been sent to observe their numbers and assess their threat.  As she turned another corner, a large, muscular orc came into view; an unexpected sight, as she hadn't heard anything about orcs being active in this area.<br/><br/>A soft hiss, quickly smothered, purred from Tialyn's lips - Her deep green eyes narrowing ever-so-slightly, her reddish-blonde hair concealed beneath her leaf-green hood. Her bow clasped in hand, her gaze settled on the orc...What were orcs doing here? She'd thought their main camp was a league away...And they didn't get along well with goblins, as a rule. So why...?  She reached for an arrow - And hesitated. No, he might not be alone...Even if she made the shot, there might be others. Besides - There was a *reason* why this orc was here. It couldn't be a simple straggler...After all that'd happened, she would have to be sure. Carefully, Tialyn's gaze swept the area...Looking for anything she'd missed, or at least to confirm that the coast was clear-!<br/><br/>The orc had thankfully been facing away from Tialyn as she approached, and gave no sign of spotting her.  He stood still for a bit, and after a few moments, sniffed the air and turned, walking away from her... and almost directly towards where she was told the goblin camp was.  The way he moved suggested he searching, or perhaps watching, for something.<br/><br/>Searching for something? Well now - This could be interesting! While they didn't take prisoners, as a rule...The orc was heading right for the goblin camp! Could she take him down quietly...? No - Not yet. For now, she'll keep following the orc - Intrigued, her interest piqued! Exactly what was going on here...?<br/><br/>THe orc made his way towards the goblin camp, making no effort to be stealthy.  After a few minutes, Tialyn was able to spot signs of the goblin camp ahead of the orc, making it seem clear that he knew about this camp, and was heading towards it deliberately.  When he was almost there, one of the goblins - one of the largest she had seen - came out of the tent and waddled up to the orc.  The two begin conversing in what sounds like Orcish.  Tialyn couldn't understand what they were talking about, but she had picked up a few words here and there, and what little she knew suggested that this didn't sound like two opposing forces preparing to attack each other.  As she listened, she heard a sound from somewhere above her, something that sounded very much like someone trying to sound like a bird, but failing miserably.<br/><br/>Were both sides...Teaming up? Now, that was bad - She was going to have to find a way to disrupt it! If, say, the orc was murdered on his way back to camp...Or the goblins changed their mind - That would do nicely, wouldn't it?  But all the while, her gaze lingered on the goblin - Listening intently, her breath coming faster, faster...What a grotesque creature. Her green eyes slid over that waddling form, as she bit her lip...A heady thrill coursing up her spine.  Except - What was that sound? She'd look up, wondering if it was really a bird...  Or some sentry sounding the alarm!<br/><br/>While she would have had difficulty spotting him normally, the fake bird call made it almost too obvious where to look, and soon enough she spotted a goblin in the trees, looking around. After a moment, he looked down again and nearly fell from his perch, a surprsied look on his face as he realized he had been spotted. The sound of a twig snapping was enough to tell Tialyn that she was no longer alone, and she quickly spotted two more goblins making their way towards her through the woods.<br/><br/>Oh, now this was bad! Inwardly, the lovely redhead fumed - Discovered by goblins, no less! She had to get better taste in men...But the gorgeous ranger knew that wasn't happening-! She'd pull back - She was right in the midst of the goblin camp, and if a general uproar was raised...She'd have no chance-! (Even if it did mean getting closer to the Chieftain...)  No, for now - She'll flee! She'll fall back, to lure these goblins away...  And then she'll approach the camp again, from a different route...While they were distracted!<br/><br/>Tialyn turned to run before the goblins could surround her.  Unfortunately, her flight was short-lived, nearly stumbling over a third goblin she hadn't noticed til she was practically right on top of him.  Before she could find another way to run, the two she saw earlier managed to catch up, surrounding her...<br/><br/>"I - nffff~!!!" Damn these goblins - They were everywhere, even underfoot! She'd made it about thirty feet before she'd stumbled across the nearest ones...And as the other two closed in, she realized - Nothing for it. She was going to have to fight...And, hopefully, take them down *fast*-!  Her bow twanged, as Tialyn fitted two arrows to the string - Firing, as the goblins closed in! She split her shots, aiming each one at the pair...If she could just take them down before they made a commotion...