The boar finally came to a halt at the livestock pen they had initially ridden out from, its heavy breathing filling the enclosure as Ka'z gently pulled on the reins. He let out a long, tired sigh and loosened his grip before looking over his shoulder.
The sight waiting behind him immediately made the small smile on his face disappear.
Tor and the other goblin artisans were rushing toward him alongside Ru'k, Za'r, Kurg, Tu'ka and a large crowd of kobolds, with shock written plainly across their faces.
They had followed him from the streets after witnessing his first successful ride, and judging by the number of people gathered behind them, word had already spread through the village.
