LMoP game thread

The object is obscured by a dark, dense spot in the woods, along with bushes and other plant coverings. It looks like it has been deliberately hidden. The grunt of two oxen catches Movith's ear. The tiny voice has stopped.

Shane can't find cover large enough and slinks up against a tree.

"Could that be a supplies wagon? Gundren sent a group with a similar vehicle"

Movith sets Sildar down by Medve, and moves towards the sound of the oxen. Still brandishing a handaxe, Movtih begins clearing away the brush, trying to uncover what he suspects is a cart that might be useful to the group. He doesn't seem overly concerned about the small voice; it's likely someone who discovered the cart and is trying to take some supplies for themselves, which wouldn't really bother him.

Crossbow and whip ready, Otto has got Movith covered.

Medve will stand guard over Sildar as Movith moves to investigate.

As Movith discovers the restrained goblin, he looks around. Seeing no other signs of threat, and knowing his new compatriots are ready, he relaxes, if only slightly. He sheathes his axe and unhooks his warhammer. With extra slow and deliberate movements, he gently lays the blunt end of the hammer on the goblins forehead. Then, Movith places a single finger over his own pursed lips, indicating that the goblin, for his own sake, should be silent.

Without turning, he says to the group, "There's a single goblin here, tied up. What shall we do with him?"

Sweat beads on the goblin's forehead, forming pools over his tightly shut eyes.

"Slay it, the creatures are no good to anyone except for the information they carry and the obedience they offer to the enemy! These goblins are servants to a creature whom they call King at Cragmaw Castle!"

Looking over Slider, Medve offers, "Perhaps question it before slaying. It may have some valuable information for us."

"Question it if you may. These uncivilised beings should not be quickly trusted, however, and may even mislead you, even without meaning to."

Otto only nods. He's anxious for Movith and his friends to be about their business so he can get back to his.

Movith nods at the group.

"Goblin, look at me. If you make no sounds except to answer our questions, I will not cave in your skull. Your clanmates just killed my friend, and I would not think twice about extracting some modicum of revenge from your flesh. Nod if you understand and will comply. Any other response will be the end of your life in this world."

"Why did you attack Sildar and Gundren on the trail? Was it random or specifically targeted?"

"Klarg, was the bugbear, yes? As Sildar just mentioned, is King Grohl at Cragmaw Castle?"

Movith pauses while trying to put the pieces together. "So, the Black Spider paid King Grohl to retrieve the map, and Grohl passed the orders on to Klarg? Does the Black Spider have the map now? What has become of the dwarf that was with Sildar when you ambushed?"

"It sounds as though the creature has served its purpose."

"Solitude, eh? That's a pretty big word for a goblin." Otto says with a grin, crossbow still aimed at Pinky's throat.