Experience gained for these hobgoblins is 1,200 each. You also carried out 24 short bows, 24 long sword, 24 suits of studded leather and 24 small woden shields. You also found 400 arrows. The black smith will purchase the items at 40% market value except the arrows. He is not interested in them.
I watch Vickie walk off with the red headed guard I had not really spoken with. "Huh, when did that happen? I'm glad, her being able to find such a connection here so quickly is promising."
I'll get patched up, then report in to lord Douglas, "Sir, another two dozen of them have been felled. Unfortunately the team was pretty banged up, though there were no hard casualties this time. They're outmaneuvering us, most likely taking advantage of their darkvision. It is also difficult to say for certain how many of them remain."
I'll relay any additional details he asks for, then if nothing else comes up, I'll retire.
"Of course sir. I'll have the team prepped to return for another run as soon as I can."
"We seem to be running out of time however, those flood waters will cut us off shortly. I don't think I will be able to replace all of the resources we used up in there before it starts becoming a problem."
I will again check on the elven children who had come with us, even offering to walk them to the healers for any that needed it as I spoke to them in the oven. Though I kept this to myself, I was feeling frustrated that it was goblins and hobgoblins that have been causing so much trouble. Instead I hide this with a smile, as if not to let it bother me.
After returning to the stronghold I change out of my armor and head to the baths. A relaxing bath is just what I need to heal various aches and pains after another day of combat. Ghost sits by the outside of the door waiting for me.