Vengeance

The suggested visit with the lord of Winterhaven proves fruitful; Padraig is concerned about the kobolds that have been growing bolder in their raids. He laments that he has been unable to rouse enough support among the villagers to do something about the menace, and fears that by the time his people are ready to act the kobolds will be too strong. He offers 100 gold coins to your band if you are able to clear out the kobolds from their stronghold to the south of the village, and suggests that you take a pair of mercenaries along with you. Padraig seems eager to have the two out of his village...

You set out early in the day following Padraig's directions (as well as those given by the mysterious nameless elf woman you met in the tavern the night before). Not long after you leave the village, you spot furtive movement behind the rocks and brush alongside the road. The kobolds have set another ambush!

The battle is hard fought. The kobolds have brought a sorcerer and some worthy fighters, and they seem motivated by revenge for their kinsfolk slain the day before. The fight is a near thing, and afterwards you decide to return to Winterhaven to rest up, heal your wounds, and try your luck at the kobold stronghold on the morrow.