Juan and Ishtar were outnumbered two to one on the front lines, even after their initial successful charge, and their momentum slowed into a deadlock as the surviving four goblin minions forced the adventurers into defensive poses to avoid their spears and daggers. That left the goblin chieftain unhindered to raise his knobbly arms and begin a wicked-sounding incantation of dark magic to turn the tide against the heroes...<br/><br/>But thanks to Elea, he never got the chance to finish casting his insidious spell! Her magic missiles slammed right on target and knocked the old bony goblin's frame right off his feet and into the back wall of the cavern with a satisfying crack!<br/><br/>There was no time to celebrate yet though, as the big brute stepped up unopposed. He grunted like an imbecile, too dumb to even hold a weapon - not that he needed one, seeing how his arm was as thick and stout as a small tree trunk itself! One swing of the meaty fist caught Juan in the side while his attention was focused on fending off the attacks of two smaller goblins at once, sending the squire sprawling across the floor. The obese goblin raised both hands above his head for the finishing blow while Juan lay helpless...<br/><br/>Elea's follow-up bolts went... splat... against his rolling folds of fat, making them wobble from the impact. But it caught the big one's attention and saved Juan, at least for now! But now she was the object of its attentions as it took a step towards her...<br/><br/>"Juan!" Pirotess cried out, kneeling over Juan's body and starting a healing chant, who struggled back to his feet using his sword for support, gasping painfully and grasping his side.<br/><br/>"Get off me!" Ishtar screamed as she faced all the other four goblins alone - they rushed her all at once, jumping on and clinging to her limbs as they laughed wickedly, trying to drag her down to the ground!