Mafalma soon catches up, clanking in his armour but powering forwards like a rhino in a rage.

"Goblins on the road, you say? Well no time to waste, get those gates open and take positions! You, soldier, open those gates! Forwards with all speed!"

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Intimidate check to get the gates opened quickly. Well, you can't expect a Sergeant to use Diplomacy, now can you? (1d20+9)[12]