Graveyard 3

Graveyard 3 is an optional encounter in the Graveyard path, and can only be reached by first defeating the enemies in either Graveyard 1 or Graveyard 2.
==Enemies==
*Kobold Corpse-Thief (70 Platinum, 70 XP, 70 Energy, 7 HP, 8 HP Hard, 9 HP NM)
*Beastman Grunt (80 Platinum, 80 XP, 80 Energy, 5 HP, 6 HP Hard, 7 HP NM)
*Beastman Tomb-Raider (80 Platinum, 80 XP, 80 Energy, 5 HP, 6 HP Hard, 7 HP NM)
==Transcript==
===Introduction===
You move through the trees, your footsteps almost silent. Years of hunting in the forests of your birthplace serve you well. Beyond the foliage is a kobold, his back to you.
He's yelling in his own tongue, apparently giving instructions to his minions. The other kobolds are setting down bulgin sacks, no doubt the fruits of their previous labors, and taking up their tools to excavate a fresh group of graves.
Tessa lifts her bow, but your raise your hand to forestall her shot. You have a better idea...
You step out from the trees, grabbing the kobold taskmaster by the jaw and placing the edge of your dagger against his throat in one swift motion.
The kobold tenses in your grasp, but remains motionless -- subdued by the feel of steel on his neck. His minions are silent for a moment, dumbstruck by your sudden appearance. Then they begin to hiss, and reach for their weapons.
You apply pressure with your blade, allowing the keen edge to cut into the creature's scales and draw droplets of blood from the soft flesh beneath. As you expected, he splutters and gestures to his followers, ordering them to hold their ground. They obey, buying their master a few more seconds of life, and granting you the chance to carry out your intentions.
"This is what we do to grave-robbers in my country," you say, dragging the unresisting kobold towards the nearest tombstone.
The dagger slashes his throat open from side to side, sending a gusher of crimson raining down onto the headstone. You let the limp kobold slump to the ground, and draw your sword as the others attack.
===Conclusion===
Tessa steps to your side as your companions dispatch the last of the creatures.
"Make sure you save such displays for when we're fighting monsters," she whispers. "We don't want you to get a reputation as a butcher."
You nod, accepting her admonition. Your reputation will determine your fate, and perhaps that of the kingdom. You must choose your actions carefully.
Category:Echoes