We jumped out from behind the trees, brandishing torches and screaming gods-know-what. Some of us growled, som

We jumped out from behind the trees, brandishing torches and screaming gods-know-what. Some of us growled, some squealed — one of us plunged a torch into the dry grass, lighting it up and spreading trails of fire all around. Hissing and grinning at us, the kobold mumbled some spells, preparing for battle. And the trolls... Well, the trolls were long gone! Their innate fear of fire and our unmatched artistry had done the trick — the trolls ran away. A fight with just one kobold didn't seem a difficult task, but the mystery of what had transpired in that glade would shortly die with him...