The forest path was surrounded on either side by tall spruce trees. I was a courier between towns, delivering mail. The paths between towns were relatively safe, with only the occasional goblin or bandit. I knew how to be safe though. I had a short sword and a few magic potions to keep me from getting hurt. It was a cool fall midday. I had about thirteen hours to go before I made it to the next town over.
The sun was coming down soon and I decided to make camp. I took out my small lean-to and sleeping bag and found a small clearing. I gathered some sticks and stones and made a small campfire. The sun dipped under the horizon as I finished setting up my campsite.
The crackling fire and cool breeze were a nice backdrop for the beautiful night. I took out a small brown paper package and undid the small twine piece keeping it together.
Inside was a small rationed dinner of dried berries and jerked meats. I started snacking and winding down.
I finished the ration and took out my small waterskin and took a long drink. I grabbed my pipe and stuffed it with a small amount of deepweed. It helped me sleep.
I settled into my sleeping bag and waited for the long lull of sleep. Darkness took my mind as I slipped into sleep. Walking all day really makes you want to rest.
A few hours went by before I was woken up to a rustling sound in the bushes. I drew my sword and got into a combat stance. I drew my eyes to the noise. I took slow steps towards it.
I was twenty yards away, my blade ready.
"Show yourself."
A small, green, goblin jumped out. She was a short stack, giant, bare, breasts and thick uncovered thighs.
"Humey!" she raised her head defiantly, which would've worked if she wasn't shivering from the cold night air. "I am taking this fire for myself!" her teeth clattered with how hard she was shaking.
I sheath my sword. "A goblin?"
"Yes! And I am taking this fire in the name of Krona!"
"Krona?"
"My name, humey!"
"Oh, Hi Krona, you're welcome to take a rest."
She puffed up her cheeks and walked forward, defiantly. She dropped down on her shapely ass next to the fire. I shrugged my shoulders and sat next to her. She seemed friendly.
"So what are you doing alone Krona?"
"Krona was thrown out of warren. Krona Is barren and unable to have many goblin babies."