CH160 The Hidden Meadow Goblin Village
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Laura overlooked the forest meadow from a concealed vantage point atop a tall tree.
She wasn't sure if the goblins had stumbled upon the area by sheer luck or if something—or someone—had guided them to it. Regardless, this spot was perfect for a hidden village.
The meadow was a naturally formed clearing, likely due to a domino collapse of trees over time. The fallen trunks were now being repurposed by the goblins to construct crude hut-like homes.
To the east, a stream snaked along the forest floor, offering a clean water source. To the north stood an elevated slope, pockmarked with signs of digging and movement.
Laura narrowed her eyes.
'If my hunch about a goblin blacksmith is right, then that elevation is probably a mine…'
She paused, frowning.
'Or worse—it's their breeding ground. Goblins prefer dark, humid places for reproduction… and caves fit the bill.'
