Tyrano and company made their way up the mountain before following the path at the top. After walking for half an hour, the trail led to a ravine with sheer cliffs on both sides, which caused the area to be dimly lit.
As the group approached the entrance, three figures jumped down from atop the rocks landing inside the tunnel. The creatures stood menacingly while being obscured by the darkness.
The group readied their weapons facing the monsters, waiting for them to make their move. Three quadrupedal monsters with long white beards and hackles (the area along the backbone) the rest of their body was a glossy grey color that shone in the sun.
"Those are Gandolf Goats, a very dangerous quarry indeed." Tora explained in a serious tone. The goats bleated and then charged the party. Goat #1 ran through the middle to separate the group. However, Tora slashed the monster as it went past. Goats #2 and 3 attacked from the sides, They slashed at Goat #2, but the animal deflected the knife with its horns, this was only a distraction.
Pansa saw the other creature approaching but couldn't react fast enough. Goat #3 used a technique where it lowered its head as close to the ground as possible without touching, which boosted its speed as it rushed the opponent.
When the animal got close enough, the Goat lifted its head with force and momentum slamming the tips of its horns into the side of Pansa's hip, knocking her down. Goat #2's true target was Shion. She saw it coming. The Leopard woman dodged, retaliated with a kick to the monster's neck before doing a back step.
The Bobcat lady got to her feet and stared down the creature, knife at the ready. The Goat made a "baa" sound repeatedly. "Is that thing laughing at me?!" This annoyed the girl, but she knew the monster was trying to lure her in, so she refrained. "I can't let that monster land another "Bullbuck" attack. Everyone, they're trying to pick off one by one!" Pansa advised. The team reinforced their stances.
Goats #1 and 3 regrouped. Goat #3 joined the other two and made "baa" sounds for a few seconds. Once done, all three goats turned to face the party briefly before attacking again.