As the sounds got nearer, other beast-like bellowing and snarling semi-human cursing started. It came from the northeast a short bow shot outside the gate
Thomäs when asked, said that it could create a shallow earth-mole tunnel heading East towards Komiro. The villagers could be saved if they abandoned their homes. It was quickly agreed that this was the only way, So the village was ordered to assemble at the headman's house and instructed to keep the infants from crying out. Thomäs created the means of their escape starting in the cellar. With no noise and no spoil a tunnel appeared. Father Nicolai had only just started leading the villagers to safety when four Tröw and several Yrch attacked the gate.
A trunk thudded into the gates. Gorran and a local fired a few shafts at point blank range but the two Tröw who wielded the ram seemed oblivious. When the gate collapsed after less than minute, Olorin ordered a withdrawal towards the tunnel entrance. Unfortunately, this seemed to be interpreted by most as an invitation to run for it and Olorin soon found himself left behind. Gorran and Hamec halted at one corner of the Headman's house but most of the villagers did not turn to fight. The enemy seemed surprised at seeing the village run so quickly and against their orders they pursued.
Tolarr led the other warriors from the wall opposite the gate towards the tunnel entrance. A few minutes later more Tröw and Yrch had clambered over the wall where they had been posted. They were not far behind Tolarr.
The two most daring Yrch were almost on Olorin when Tolarr stunned one with a missile. A strike from the other managed to hurt Olorin. It drew blood despite Olorin's formidable armour but he made it to the tunnel. As the two Torpëk entered the building they turned to protect the villagers as they all made their escape down into the earth.
Olorin made a mental note to teach the group about proper withdraw tactics.
Thomäs when asked, said that it could create a shallow earth-mole tunnel heading East towards Komiro. The villagers could be saved if they abandoned their homes. It was quickly agreed that this was the only way, So the village was ordered to assemble at the headman's house and instructed to keep the infants from crying out. Thomäs created the means of their escape starting in the cellar. With no noise and no spoil a tunnel appeared. Father Nicolai had only just started leading the villagers to safety when four Tröw and several Yrch attacked the gate.
A trunk thudded into the gates. Gorran and a local fired a few shafts at point blank range but the two Tröw who wielded the ram seemed oblivious. When the gate collapsed after less than minute, Olorin ordered a withdrawal towards the tunnel entrance. Unfortunately, this seemed to be interpreted by most as an invitation to run for it and Olorin soon found himself left behind. Gorran and Hamec halted at one corner of the Headman's house but most of the villagers did not turn to fight. The enemy seemed surprised at seeing the village run so quickly and against their orders they pursued.
Tolarr led the other warriors from the wall opposite the gate towards the tunnel entrance. A few minutes later more Tröw and Yrch had clambered over the wall where they had been posted. They were not far behind Tolarr.
The two most daring Yrch were almost on Olorin when Tolarr stunned one with a missile. A strike from the other managed to hurt Olorin. It drew blood despite Olorin's formidable armour but he made it to the tunnel. As the two Torpëk entered the building they turned to protect the villagers as they all made their escape down into the earth.
Olorin made a mental note to teach the group about proper withdraw tactics.
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Actually, Olorin made a mental note in future not to be the last man to retreat when you have short legs and are wearing plate armour! :)
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