Lilvari, thinking quickly, cast Darkness centered at the edge of the roof, directly over the goblins and Klarg. Blinded, they had no clear shot at the adventurers and no good option other than to reposition themselves closer to the fight. Meanwhile, the adventurers used the opportunity to seek cover. The goblins that were already on the ground rushed forward through the darkness, scimitars raised, ready for battle.

The fight was vicious. Ajax used his giant might to make himself a more formidable foe, but try as he might, he had difficultly landing any blows. Mystic made the first kill of the night, slaying a goblin with a radiant arrow despite problems with her armor. Throughout the entire battle, she mentioned it not working correctly, though no one was quite sure what the problem was.

Several times, it seemed as if the goblins gained the upper hand. Their skill was incredible, their movements swift, their scimitars and shortbows near lethal. At one point, Ajax was knocked unconscious. Klarg rushed over to finish him off, and it was only by Mystic’s determination that Ajax was saved. It was as if Mystic found some sort of power button at the last minute, summoning the strength to conjure a healing spell. Ajax came to, and Klarg quickly changed course, instead heading for Mystic. She was able to dodge his huge morning star, and the battle raged on.

Everyone fought bravely and the goblins were eventually defeated. There’d be no escape for Klarg this time, though he tried. Lilvari cast a holding spell on him before he could get away. Dare, using his magic blade Talon, struck true, critically injuring the bug bear. Ajax finished him off with a swipe of his giant longsword, lopping off his head. In the end, Klarg suffered the same fate as is pet wolf. Well, almost. His headless corpse was thrown onto a heap of burning zombies, but the adventurers didn’t go so far as to eat him.

Victorious, the adventurers headed back to Reidoth’s cottage to rest. The question is, what will they do next? Head back to Phandalin to tell of their adventures? Stay to watch the cultists battle the young green dragon? Or maybe they’ll head directly to Cragmaw Castle now that they know the way.