This is a bit of a shorter one this time, we are following an explorer investigating an 'abandoned' town that has a very odd spell set upon it. There's some reluctance in this one so just be aware if that's not something you're ok with! If that's not an issue for you enjoy!
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Farin's boots clicked against the surprisingly well-built cobble road. Her purple silk robes dragging on the ground behind her. A simple mission to clear out a goblin camp that had taken over a small town shouldn't have justified a witch as well trained as she was. This felt ridiculous, to say the least as the caravan that she was traveling with came over the final hill to let her see the village she had been paid to return to its new owners.
All the homes looked to be still intact. Some even have slight repairs done on them from the appearance of things. Farin then took a step in front of the caravan putting her hand out to slow the group down. "Everyone stand back, if they were willing to pay me for it, whatever is actually in this town is likely dangerous."
The lead nodded "Alright ma'am, stay safe, and thank you for accompanying us. After we deliver our goods to the next town we will come back this way, we can check on you and give you a ride back as well." The man gives her a nod before starting to reroute the caravan away from the town.
Farin nodded, taking her dirk out of her satchel. "Just in case." She then marched into the town. Shuddering slightly at the fact this entire town looked like everyone had dropped what they were doing in the middle of it and ran off. The dirk soon burst aflame as she heard clattering inside one of the homes. "SHIT!" She stumbled back looking at the home... seeing a small candle burning inside the building.
Inside by the candle, there was a small bag of gold and some sort of statue, almost looked like a holy symbol, except for how it seemed defaced, green painted onto the small statutes 'skin' as well as what looked like goblin graffiti along the rest of the body.
"That tracks..." As she took a tentative step inside the building Farin was keeping her wits about her. Her eyes darting around the room to check for any points of a possible ambush. Once the room was cleared on all sides, she sighed walking up to the statue, taking a little rag out of her satchel, and starting to rub and try to clean it off. Figure anything out about this town... or why this was all out in the open.
As she rubbed, the graffiti began to stain the cloth...and without her notice it went from the rag to her hands, flowing up her arms and making intricate magic markings directly onto her flesh. At the same time, the green paint stained the tips of the witches' fingers.
Farin kept scrubbing relentlessly trying to clean it all off but eventually just put the statue back down. Looking at the green on the tips of her fingers and starting to try and burn it away from her. "Stupid fucking statue, stupid fucking paint..." She grumbled out as the flames danced over her fingers trying to peel the green away while the markings faded away into her skin unnoticed thanks to the distraction of the paint.
The green soon chipped off, burnt bits falling to the ground. The candle that Farin had seen earlier flickered a little bit, a little shine of light peaking from the edge of a bookcase, revealing what looked to be something gold hiding behind it.
Farin looked over at the occasional glint before starting to push the bookcase to the side. Having to use her magic to reinforce herself due to her lack of direct strength. "Just... GO!" With one final large movement, she shoved the bookcase over groaning as she fell on top of it and a resounding thud came from the impact.
Where the bookcase once was a golden statue was now revealed, this one seemed to depict some kind of goblin female in what some might call a 'holy experience.' She had her legs spread and appeared to be wearing nothing while she cupped her breasts, face locked in orgasm.
Farin's face was twisted into a confused blush. "Ummm... what?" She looked around the area now, even more, bewildered about exactly what this city even was. She then started to slowly back away to the door, slowly slipping through it and starting towards the exit to town. "This is information... this is the BEST I can do with something as nonsensical and weird as this!"
With every step she took, she felt a longing to return to the statue, an unnatural heat deep sparking up in her gut. From the corner of her vision, she then saw something quickly run between sightlines.
"F-" Farin grabbed her gut before eyeing where she saw the blur run towards. "HEY, who's there?" As she spoke, she stumbled in-between the buildings. Despite her desire to return to the statue, she pushed through, focusing on her job and figuring out what was going on.
There is a quiet giggle as the sounds lead her further into this building. It appeared to be a simple inn, sounds leading her to the basement. Once down there, there were several full barrels of ale, bottles of mead, and wine. The sound of running continued down to behind one of the large barrels which had its lid detached, leading into a dimly lit secret passage.
Farin gulped looking at the tiny passageway. Knowing that she would only barely be able to fit inside. Taking her dagger out she knelt to start climbing into the barrel. Starting to chant a minor protection spell, trying to make sure nothing could sneak attack her during her descent. "Come on out! I'm here to help!"
"You are nice Ma'am?" Someone surprisingly small that had a rather high-pitched voice and red hair, who was perhaps of elven origin given their pointed ears came up. "It's dangerous, miss adventurer, why are you here?" They cautiously look at her "Have you run into any traps yet?"
"I've found one... but on the whole, I think I'm still mostly all together." Farin sighed looking over at the small girl. "I promise everything is gonna be ok. I'm a skilled mage that was hired to deal with whatever happened here. Have you seen any of the supposed goblins?"
They shake their head "It's more than that miss! Someone brought in cursed artifacts! They are all over town. They change people." The little one panics "The goblins technically belong here, but not as they are, you HAVE to get out of here before it is too late for you!"
Farin started putting two and two together. It took a few moments before she snapped her fingers in realization. "OH SHIT! I get what you're saying..." She then looked over at the hidden girl. "Come on over here I'll take you with me. If I bring you as proof we can get the area quarantined."
The 'girl' whimpers "It's too late for me, you need to-" She groans and holds her head "-go to the altar" She shakes her head some more and starts pushing Farin back. "Please, before they come back, it won't be long before I am no help!"
Farin bit her lips before nodding and turning around. "F-Fine but I'll get help! I promise no one else will fall to this curse." She then turned around shuffling out of the small area and back up the staircase and outside into the center of the town. Looking for the direction the caravan headed. Not wanting to allow them to get caught up in all of this too.
As she left, she could hear growling from behind her and whimpering from the 'girl'. With every step, her body got warmer, and the intensity of her need to visit the golden statue became stronger. As she continued towards the edge of town, things began to seem...just the tiniest bit taller, and there were signs of more in the town like it was starting to come alive.
Farin's eyes widened as she noticed that her already diminutive size had reduced even more. "Nonono!" She started to stumble over her now slightly oversized robes. Taking her knife and cutting the bottom of it off to continue her barely functional march towards the exit to town.
Before she can get much further, an androgynous goblin strolls out of one of the buildings, wearing rather skimpy nun robes. "Hey toots, how are you doing?" The goblin giggles and motions towards the home with the altar "Perhaps I could give you a hand, you seem to be having some trouble."
"N... No... I'm fine." Farin covered her mouth to avoid letting out a weak gasp. Falling to her knees tripping over another piece of her robes, whatever was happening in this town was dangerous, and she was so close to the exit. "I don't, wanna go towards the pretty alter..." She shuddered using her dagger to drag herself more towards the edge of the city.
The nun giggled and brought her green hand to Farin's cheek, gently grazing her "Oh all children of our god have needs, and you seem to be trying to ignore yours." She cups both Farin's cheeks before pulling her into a sweet yet intense kiss. From their lips meeting, an even more intense heat would spread through her body, this need continuing to hammer at her meager resistance.