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Oct 28, 2015 3:43 am

Oct 28, 2015 3:43 am

Part 1: Goblin Arrows

In the city of Neverwinter, a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker asked you to bring a wagon load of provisions to the rough-and-tumble settlement of Phandalin, a couple of days' travel southeast of the city.

Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found "something big," and that he'd pay you ten gold pieces each for escorting his supplies safely to Barthen's Provisions, a trading post in Phandalin. He then set out ahead of you on horse, along with a warrior escort named Sildar Haliwinter, claiming he needed to arrive early to "take care of business."

You've spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you've just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You've encountered no trouble so far, but this territory can be dangerous. Bandits and outlaws have been known to lurk along the trail.

Once you're ready I will need to know who is driving the wagon (there's room for two up there) and then everyone else's location and if they are riding or not

Oct 28, 2015 6:51 pm

Oct 28, 2015 6:51 pm

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Kama has experience with wagons and horses, and offers to drive the vehicle if no one else can, or to sit up front and accompany the driver.

The half-orc is typically dressed in two mis-matched pieces of chain mail. One is a simple and well-fitted chain vest over a cloth shirt, which he treats in the professional manner of one who is practiced in some form of soldiering. The other is a very worn and haphazard-looking chain skirt settled over layers of leather and furs, which despite the skirt's ragged appearance, Kama seems loathe to remove except in the most dire of circumstances. In fact, when there's not enough oil to clean his armor, Kama prefers using it on the skirt instead of the newer-looking and superior-crafted vest.

The attention and care for the chain skirt is as lovingly provided as with the brutish greataxe Kama keeps close to his side. This weapon bears the marks of constant use, and its design is akin to his orcish blood.

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Oct 29, 2015 4:25 am

Oct 29, 2015 4:25 am

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My bronze scales practically glow in the morning light as I do a full scan ahead of the carriage. Once I'm satisfied there is nothing ahead, I turn towards Kama who has done an admirable job of steering thus far. "This has been an uneventful trip. Not that I don't appreciate easy gold, but I didn't sign up for courier service. I expected more than this. To emphasize my point, I throw my arms outwards at the serene atmosphere. My bow is propped in front of me ready for action that it may never see.

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Oct 29, 2015 12:55 pm

Oct 29, 2015 12:55 pm

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Hollow walks beside the wagon keeping up with it well enough. Currently she seems to be in a staring contest with the younger woman, the one named Seipora. If appears to be part of the silent argument that happens between them at least twice a day. Hollow wants Seipora to ride in the wagon, Seipora refuses unless Hollow takes an equal turn, which the teifling refuses to do on the grounds that she is working as a guard for the wagon and needs to be ready. This argument started with words on the first day, but has become this silent staring contest since, so you are all spared the bickering at least. The two people walking behind the teifling and the girl, the ones with the wide, darting, sunken eyes, seem not to notice the women arguing and keep a close watch to either side of the road, as though they expect trouble at any time. The four of them make an odd group. Hollow and Seipora appear to be women of status, their dress is fine, if a little travel worn and they carry themselves as though they are used to giving orders. However they seem to compete with each other over who can be the most servile. The nervous pair act as servants to the two women, never letting either of them out of their sight for longer than it takes to use the privy. They are dressed in the manner of common folk and seem to be so. Privately they all speak Thayian (the language of Thay) . The commoners only have a few words in the common tongue, while the teifling and the young woman speak Common and Thayian fluently.

Hearing the Dragonborn speak of being bored, Hollow says, "I don't think I will ever understand the desire for bloodshed. It is common enough in this world, I should think that if one wanted to fight it would be an easy sport to find."

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Oct 29, 2015 2:39 pm

Oct 29, 2015 2:39 pm

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"My talents are wasted. Something to break the monotony at least would be nice. You got any better ideas?"

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Oct 29, 2015 3:22 pm

Oct 29, 2015 3:22 pm

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Kama hums something quietly to himself, seemingly content with the pace. At times, he clicks his tongue to signal the horse as he guides the wagon along the trail.

"Can you sing?" he asks of the dragonborn. "I can recall a few songs from my old troop... though it's probably not appropriate for certain ears." He glances at the tiefling and her sister, assessing their noble graces and relative youth.

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Oct 30, 2015 4:20 am

Oct 30, 2015 4:20 am

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"Sing? No. Certainly not." I return to looking out beyond the trees for any small game I can use as target practice.

Rolls

Perception? - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Oct 30, 2015 5:28 am

Oct 30, 2015 5:28 am

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"That's a shame," muses Kama. "But, I knew a number of folk that preferred listening over performing. Old Jurgen, as an example, had a permanent scowl and it never changed, except when he heard a good song. That's when he'd grimace, like he was constipated." During the few days together, Kama would often reminisce about his homeland and the people he lived with, or his service to a faraway lord. He is quite open about his past and spares little secrets, but this is likely due to the fact that he has no secrets to keep.

Within the group, Kama is polite and engages in conversation, often times filling in the silences with anecdotes or superficial memories. He is not a terrible cook and creates simple fare, typical of what one would find when traveling with a large group and meager resources, so while it's not bad-tasting, it is plain.

The half-orc starts to hum a rolling, marching tune, and at times a few quiet words can be discerned, matching the rhythm of the horse's hooves.

Cold in hand and heart and bone,
I come from land of winter stone.
No tidings borne from frozen earth,
I seek the warmth of your sweet hearth...

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Oct 30, 2015 7:02 am

Oct 30, 2015 7:02 am

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The song's innuendo is completely over Wish's head. Walking alongside the singing half-orc driving the cart, the genasi smiles. Even if Gundren hasn't vouched for them, he'd like these people. Their easy camaraderie, their conflicting personalities, even their disparate origins all somehow come together to make him feel at home. This sure beats being alone, fearing for my life! I wonder if we will stay in touch after we deliver the goods in Phandalin... he wonders.

Oct 30, 2015 10:49 am

Oct 30, 2015 10:49 am

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You've been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day. As you come around a bend, you spot two dead horses sprawled about fifty feet ahead of you, blocking the path. Each has several black-feathered arrows sticking out of it. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and dense thickets on either side.

As you approach you all hear a twig snap in the otherwise silent woods. It is at that point that you realize just how silent it is, eerily so.

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Rolls

Secret Roll

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Oct 30, 2015 2:15 pm

Oct 30, 2015 2:15 pm

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"Too quiet." I stand on the carriage and listen to the deafening silence.

Oct 30, 2015 2:41 pm

Oct 30, 2015 2:41 pm

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"Yes."
Wish nods at the dragonborn's comment, nocks an arrow and peers ahead at the fallen horses and the surrounding foliage.
"What can you see?"

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Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

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Oct 30, 2015 2:43 pm

Oct 30, 2015 2:43 pm

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Hollow spins to cover the side of the road she perceived the snap to come from, she quickly unslings her crossbow. Seipora wordlessly climbs into the back of the wagon and hunkers down. Jozin and Cyril squeeze in close to the back of the wagon taking as much cover as they can. Hollow's crossbow gently clicks and she drops a bolt into the ready position.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20)

(15) = 15

Oct 30, 2015 2:55 pm

Oct 30, 2015 2:55 pm

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Looking ahead you can see goblins on either side of the path, mostly concealed by the thick underbrush. There are two on each side of the path, just a little way ahead. They see that you've noticed them and you can see one on each side draw back their bows and the other two leap out of the woods and charge, screaming in anticipation of what they expect to be easy kills.

Goblins 1 and 2 are charging your position and are about 25 feet ahead
Goblins 3 and 4 are back in the woods with their bows ready to fire, about 5 feet behind the charging goblins

Rolls

Secret Roll

Player Initiative - (1d20)

(14) = 14

Enemy Initiative - (1d20)

(9) = 9

Oct 30, 2015 3:01 pm

Oct 30, 2015 3:01 pm

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Kama spends this time keeping the horse and cart steady, to allow the three non-combatants onboard. He eyes the retainers, then cocks an eyebrow as he holds out the reins with one hand; a wordless gesture of "Either of you take this, please?"

With his other hand, Kama picks up one of his handaxes from his stowed pack and inserts it into his belt.

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Oct 30, 2015 3:08 pm

Oct 30, 2015 3:08 pm

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Cyril crawls forward and takes the reins, crouching on footrest to gain cover again, but ready to spring into the driver's seat when needed. He scans the area as well and nods to Kama that he is ready.

Oct 30, 2015 3:23 pm

Oct 30, 2015 3:23 pm

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The goblins' sudden charge does not catch you off guard as they expected and you are able to immediately respond to the threat.

[Initiative goes to the Players, take your actions when ready, and when everyone has posted I will resolve the round]

Oct 30, 2015 5:32 pm

Oct 30, 2015 5:32 pm

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Kama grabs his greataxe and hops down from the cart. He roars a challenge to the goblin charge, and surges forward to meet them away from the others. Best to engage the enemy away from the two archers and spellcaster.

As the half-orc nears the lead goblin, Kama sweeps his greataxe in a wide arc, seeking to cleave his opponent away.

OOC Edit: Forgot to mention that this is on Goblin 1, arbitrarily chosen since they goblins are equally split on either side.

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Rolls

Greataxe attack on goblin - (1d20+3)

(13) + 3 = 16

Damage to goblin - (1d12+3)

(10) + 3 = 13

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Oct 30, 2015 5:43 pm

Oct 30, 2015 5:43 pm

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Hollow moves away from the wagon a few steps to get the best angle on the rushing goblins. She levels her crossbow and fires at Goblin 2.

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Rolls

Crossbow attack roll - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Crossbow damage - (1d6+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

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Oct 30, 2015 6:01 pm

Oct 30, 2015 6:01 pm

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I immediately notch an arrow, shooting towards the hidden archer to the left of the path.

Rolls

Attack! - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Attack! (Disadvantage?) - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Damage - (1d10+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Oct 30, 2015 7:58 pm

Oct 30, 2015 7:58 pm

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Wish knows that teamwork is best, and fires at the same goblin archer as Xora.

(OoC: If disadv from cover, use lower roll. If no disadv, use first roll for attack.

Rolls

Shortbow attack - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (19) + 5 = 24

1d20+5 : (10) + 5 = 15

Damage on a hit - (1d6+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Damage - (1d6+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Oct 30, 2015 8:20 pm

Oct 30, 2015 8:20 pm

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Kama rushes forward first to give his companions free reign to make their attacks, the goblin raises its sword in a feeble defense, but it is easily cleaved in two by his mighty axe. Its two separate pieces slump to the ground, spraying Kama with blood.

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Hollow raises her crossbow and hits the goblin in the shoulder before he can engage with Kama, he staggers but remains standing.

Xora fires her arrow, but it goes far wide of the mark, striking a tree nearby.

Wish's arrow strikes true, slamming into the goblins chest and piercing his heart, laying the goblin low

Goblin 2, seeing what Kama did to his friend, steers clear of him and instead goes for the pretty little tiefling, swinging his sword wildly at her. His wounded shoulder holds most of his attention as the jerking motion of his attack tears the muscles further, he misses by a wide margin and loses his weapon in the process.

Goblin 4, seeing how dangerous Kama is fires an arrow at his chest, missing the mark by a long shot. The arrow embeds itself into the ground a dozen feet behind Kama. Seeing that the battle is turning against them quickly he slips back into the woods. You are all too distracted to see where exactly he went.

Goblin 1: Dead
Goblin 2: Wounded and unarmed, 4 damage
Goblin 3: Dead
Goblin 4: Unharmed

Goblin 2 is unarmed between Kama and Hollow, and Goblin 4 has disappeared

[Back to the Player's turn]

Rolls

Goblin 2 Attack/Damage on Hollow - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (3) + 4 = 7

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Goblin 4 Attack/Damage on Kama - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (2) + 4 = 6

1d6+2 : (5) + 2 = 7

Secret Roll

Oct 30, 2015 8:59 pm

Oct 30, 2015 8:59 pm

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"Assassins!" Wish shrieks, drawing and firing another arrow, this time at Goblin 2.

Rolls

Short bow - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Damage on a hit - (1d6+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Oct 30, 2015 9:03 pm

Oct 30, 2015 9:03 pm

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Wish, seeing that the goblin is open to attack, dives into a roll to the side to get a better angle. Coming up on one knee he launches an arrow right into Goblin 4's eye, lifting him off the ground. He slams down a few feet away, dead.

Everyone gains 50 xp. Anyone who used ammunition may retrieve half of what they used, rounded down

Oct 30, 2015 10:37 pm

Oct 30, 2015 10:37 pm

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Kama charges to the treeline, fresh blood steaming off his armor. "Where'd the other one go?" he growls, about ready to leap into the undergrowth. His current demeanor is a stark contrast to the previous jovial banter on the wagon.

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Oct 31, 2015 1:05 am

Oct 31, 2015 1:05 am

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"No doubt it went to report back to its commander. They did not expect anyone travelling along this road to be ready for their attack. We should move on in case their camp is close. We don't want to be here if it comes back with reinforcements."

Walking over to the horses blocking the road, Hollow pulls a handkerchief from a pocket and holds it over her nose.

"We should see if we can tell who these poor beasts belonged to. If they had connections or family in Phandalin, we should let them know what we found."

Hollow leans over and begins going over the horses, looking through saddle bags or packs or whatever they may have on them. A few seconds later she turns away wrenching, something seems to have upset her stomach. ((because of the 1)

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Rolls

Investigate - (1d20+4)

(1) + 4 = 5

Oct 31, 2015 1:17 am

Oct 31, 2015 1:17 am

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That'll teach those assassins. They'll have to do better than that, now. I've got friends now.

Wish calls out to Kama: "Do you see any sign of it?"
He trusts the half-orc to find the straggler. Kama has given every sign of extreme competence.

Wish retrieves one arrow and checks the dead horses with Hollow.

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Rolls

Perception (to spot clues) - (1d20+3)

(14) + 3 = 17

Insight (to interpret the clues) - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

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Oct 31, 2015 2:18 am

Oct 31, 2015 2:18 am

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"I'll see where that bastard went off to." I search the ground for clues and traces.

OOC: what do I add if forests are my favorite terrain? Would that be another +4? Or +2?

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Rolls

Survival - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Oct 31, 2015 3:56 am

Oct 31, 2015 3:56 am

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Kama's eyes flit along the trees, straining for any telltale sign of where his quarry went. He waits for Xora's investigations, taut like a drawn bow, ready to be let loose.

Oct 31, 2015 4:08 am

Oct 31, 2015 4:08 am

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Kama is unable to find the goblin that ran off, he is nowhere in sight. A quick a look at the horses makes it apparent that they belonged to Gundren and Sildar, your employer and his guard.

Wish and Xora are able to find that some goblin tracks lead to a barely noticeable path through the thicket on the north side of the road. You are able to make out at least a dozen distinct sets of small humanoid tracks as well as what appears to be marks as if two human-sized objects were dragged off this way. The tracks and drag marks lead to the north-west.

Determine a marching order. I will consider this your standard marching order unless otherwise indicated.

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Oct 31, 2015 4:14 am

Oct 31, 2015 4:14 am

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I tell the others what I've learned and insist on leading the pack. "No one can track this path better than me. Anyone who says otherwise is fooling themselves."

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Oct 31, 2015 7:10 am

Oct 31, 2015 7:10 am

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"But I..." Wish stops himself. Xora IS an excellent tracker, and even though Gundren seems like he needs help, they can all work together. Wish clears his throat and revises what he was going to say. "By all means, lead the way, Xora. I'll bring up the rear and watch our backs."

Wish is trying not to show how distressed he is about Gundren's safety. He looks at the cart of Gundren's supplies and shakes his head. Finding out what happened to Gundren is more important!

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Oct 31, 2015 7:28 am

Oct 31, 2015 7:28 am

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The half-orc exhales slowly, mentally releasing the energy of battle from his mind and body. Kama returns to the cart and makes a visual check on the condition of everyone inside. Satisfied that no one else is hurt, he gathers the remainder of his weapons. Then, after a pause, he glances between Hollow and Seipora, and finally says to the younger girl, "You stay with the shipment. And use these if you have to." He places both of his small handaxes in the cart, within easy reach. His tone is even, belying a seriousness that will brook no retort in this situation. "We'll be back after we look around."

Kama slings his large maul over his back, then hefts his greataxe. He turns to fall in line behind Xora, taking second position, and nods at the group to indicate his readiness to move out.

Oct 31, 2015 3:47 pm

Oct 31, 2015 3:47 pm

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The party heads out, Xora taking the lead, then Kama, with Hollow and Wish taking up the rear.

The trail, now that it's been discovered, is easy for Xora to follow. About 10 minutes down the trail Xora spots a snare, which she easily points out to the others and avoids. Another 10 minutes down this trail, Xora once again proves herself as an expert guide, pointing out and easily avoiding a pit trap in the middle of the trail, cleverly covered by the goblins.

Following the goblins' trail, you come across a large cave in a hillside five miles from the scene of the ambush. A shallow stream flows out of the cave mouth, which is screened by dense briar thickets. A narrow dry path on the other side of the stream leads into the cave.

Oct 31, 2015 8:33 pm

Oct 31, 2015 8:33 pm

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*Where did that goblin go...?*
Wish surveys the scene, peering closely at the cave entrance.
*Great, a cave. We'll need to get out torches...what was that?*

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(15) + 3 = 18

Oct 31, 2015 8:49 pm

Oct 31, 2015 8:49 pm

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Kama peers ahead. He is not trained as a scout, so he defers to the trackers and their opinions on the best approach to the goblin lair. He waits in a crouch while they assess the situation.

Nov 1, 2015 1:49 am

Nov 1, 2015 1:49 am

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Wish, paying close attention to the other side of the stream, can hear what sounds like a goblin shout from the other side of the thicket. Paying attention for a minute he doesn't hear it again... maybe his imagination getting the best of him?

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Nov 1, 2015 7:39 am

Nov 1, 2015 7:39 am

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Before heading out Hollow gathers her people around her and they all silently look at each other. The two servants give curt nods several times, Seipora's expression stretches into worry but she remains silent. After a few moments the pair of servants moves off and begins working on getting the dead horses off the road so the wagon can pass. Then Hollow takes off after the rest of the party.

Nov 1, 2015 4:57 pm

Nov 1, 2015 4:57 pm

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Wish looks at the others and points wordlessly to the thicket. Then he draws an arrow, nocks it, and glides forward to investigate.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+3)

(12) + 3 = 15

Nov 1, 2015 5:00 pm

Nov 1, 2015 5:00 pm

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The thicket is on the other side of the stream, to investigate you would have to cross. If you choose to do so, you will have disadvantage on your stealth check due to splashing through the water.

The thicket begins at the edge of the stream on the other side, about 10 feet out from the entrance to the cave. It appears to curve inward, away from the cave mouth, but you can't tell much more than that.

Edit: I am going to take away the Disadvantage for Wish, due to being a Water Genasi.

Wish easily crosses the stream, which is only about 2 feet deep, and peeks around the curve of the thicket. He sees two goblins around the corner, both with bows; they are obviously guards of some sort but they're not paying too much attention. to whats going on. They are playing a game with dice on the ground.

The goblins are about 10 feet away from where Wish is standing, should he decide to take a shot he will have advantage on the attack.

[Everyone gains 75 experience for making it to the goblins' hideout]

Nov 1, 2015 8:03 pm

Nov 1, 2015 8:03 pm

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Wish gestures to the others, shows two fingers, and then points into the thicket. Then he fires at the closer guard goblin.

Rolls

Sneak bow attack (ADV) - (1d20+5, 1d20+5)

1d20+5 : (17) + 5 = 22

1d20+5 : (1) + 5 = 6

Sneak bow attack damage - (2d6+3)

(13) + 3 = 7

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Nov 1, 2015 8:10 pm

Nov 1, 2015 8:10 pm

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Th closer goblin goes down, an arrow in its throat. The other goblin, startled by the sudden and brutal attack fumbles for his bow, but can't seem to keep his hands from shaking.

[Players get the initiative, post when ready]

Rolls

Player Initiative - (1d20)

(7) = 7

Goblin initiative - (1d20)

(6) = 6

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Nov 1, 2015 9:47 pm

Nov 1, 2015 9:47 pm

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I take several steps forward, then crouch down and take aim at the remaining goblin.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+5)

(18) + 5 = 23

Damage - (1d10+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Attack! (Disadvantage?) - (1d20+5)

(14) + 5 = 19

Nov 1, 2015 10:00 pm

Nov 1, 2015 10:00 pm

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(OoC: forgot about sided INIT; sorry!)

Chances are Xora's attack was enough, but Wish fires another shot to be sure.

Rolls

Short bow attack - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Short bow damage - (1d6+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

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Nov 1, 2015 10:34 pm

Nov 1, 2015 10:34 pm

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Hollow crosses to the other bank of the stream and does her best to take cover and readies healed to fire her crossbow at the next enemy to appear.

Nov 1, 2015 10:41 pm

Nov 1, 2015 10:41 pm

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Xora runs, leaps over the stream, and slides around the corner, already crouched down. Taking quick aim, she looses her arrow, taking the goblin right in the heart, it goes down with barely a whisper of sound.

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The party takes a quick look around and can't see any more goblins in the immediate area.

You can all see that the cave entrance is about 7 feet wide, with a 3 foot wide path running along the right side of the stream. You can see a there is a path that goes off to the right just a little ways into the cave. Beyond that it gets dark very quickly. Anyone without darkvision will need to have a torch to see any further inside.

Everyone will gain 25 exp for that encounter

Wish is able to retrieve one arrow, but Xora is not

Nov 1, 2015 10:50 pm

Nov 1, 2015 10:50 pm

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Wish retrieves what arrows he can, if he can (?) and then goes about lighting one of his torches.

Nov 1, 2015 11:57 pm

Nov 1, 2015 11:57 pm

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Kama moves up from his previous position. The others did good work in taking out the sentries quickly and quietly; Kama himself would have caused too much noise.

The fighter crosses the stream to reach the path into the cave, and stops near the entrance to give room to the scouts in the party. Kama peeks into the cave entrance, letting his darkvision come into focus.

Nov 2, 2015 12:31 am

Nov 2, 2015 12:31 am

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With his darkvision, Kama can tell that the path curves off to the right shortly after the opening to the right-hand path.

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Nov 2, 2015 1:34 am

Nov 2, 2015 1:34 am

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Hollow moves to take cover behind Kama, keeping her crossbow pointed at the cave entrance.

She whispers to him, "What are we doing exactly? We don't even know how many goblins are in there. What if we are out numbered?"

Nov 2, 2015 2:40 am

Nov 2, 2015 2:40 am

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"We'll always be outnumbered, when it comes to goblins," admits Kama. "We'll sneak in as far as we can, and determine where Gundren and Sildar are being held before we're noticed." He signals Xora and Wish that there are no other goblins within the cave entrance.

As an afterthought, Kama adds, "That's assuming they're alive."

Nov 2, 2015 3:23 am

Nov 2, 2015 3:23 am

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Wish looks reluctantly at the dark cave, then at his torch.
"We're going to attract some attention with this....Kama, I think you're the only one able to see in the dark. Do you want to take a quick look, before we all go in with this announcing us?"

(OoC: Somehow I always forget how useful darkvision is until we actually get into the adventure...)

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Nov 2, 2015 3:48 am

Nov 2, 2015 3:48 am

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"He shouldn't go alone. I'll back him up...I can see just fine in the dark."
Hollow turns to Kama, "And...you don't need to talk...just think at me, I'll hear it and be able to respond."

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Nov 2, 2015 5:00 am

Nov 2, 2015 5:00 am

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Wish bows in apology, both for assuming she didn't have darkvision and for assuming Hollow was too...genteel to skulk.
Thinking at her: *I apologize; I hope I won't underestimate you again!*

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Nov 2, 2015 5:35 am

Nov 2, 2015 5:35 am

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Staying a good distance away from the cave entrance, I nod to Kama and raise one finger and draw a tight "halo" in the air, indicating that I will circle the entrance from afar and keep sentry in case there is any trouble. This is a simple signal that I've always used with my clan, so I just assume he understands my meaning.

I then disappear into the trees, using the greenery to my advantage in order to remain hidden. At the same time, I study the tracks on the ground to get an estimate for how many goblins have come through this area and listen for any approaching trouble heading towards the cave from the outer forest areas.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Perception - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Nov 2, 2015 5:41 am

Nov 2, 2015 5:41 am

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Huh. I didn't know about that. Does that mean she heard when I thought about... oh wait wait, stop! Gah!

Kama blinks and shakes his head for a moment, then looks at Xora. He nods at the dragonborn's signal, able to understand its meaning thanks to his brief stint in the military. "All right," he says. "The path curves just ahead. I'll peek around and see what's there, and signal if it's clear."

He is about to step forward, when he pulls back and turns to Wish. "Uh, just so you know... I'm not that good at tip-toeing. Might want to be ready." Kama grins, and enters the cave.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+1)

(17) + 1 = 18

Disadvantage on stealth due to chain mail - (1d20+1)

(18) + 1 = 19

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Nov 2, 2015 6:34 am

Nov 2, 2015 6:34 am

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The Tiefling gives the Kama a small lead (15 ft) and follows crossbow at the ready, but not aimed at his back. She seems more apprehensive since revealing her secret.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+2)

(18) + 2 = 20

Nov 2, 2015 7:48 am

Nov 2, 2015 7:48 am

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As Xora guards from further away, Wish will hunker down behind cover near to the entrance and keep an eye out for any movement: his friends returning, goblins emerging from the cave, whatever.

Rolls

Stealth (taking cover) - (1d20+3)

(19) + 3 = 22

Perception (watching for movement) - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Nov 2, 2015 2:39 pm

Nov 2, 2015 2:39 pm

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Just inside the cave mouth, a few uneven stone steps lead up to a small dank chamber of the right side of the cavern. Kama and Hollow can hear growling coming from the chamber. Peering inside slightly, Kama can see two wolves chained up, their chain leads to a rod driven into the base of a stalagmite near the entrance to the room. Beyond the wolves the cave narrows to a steep fissure at the far end, it appears to lead upward, but you can't tell where it leads.

Beyond this room the main passage climbs steeply upward, about 20 feet down the passageway across the stream on the left side is another passage.

Nov 2, 2015 4:30 pm

Nov 2, 2015 4:30 pm

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Kama pauses his advance, and turns his head to look at Hollow. Wolves. I don't think they've smelled us, yet. Do you have anything that can distract or quiet them? Huh. Never noticed how her horns catch the dim light that way. Reminds me of Farmer MacGruk's prized ram, a magnificent creature standing watch over the flock like... Kama's thoughts trail on quietly.

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Nov 3, 2015 12:27 am

Nov 3, 2015 12:27 am

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Hollow scuttles forward and grabs Kama's arm and digs her fingernails into his arm, not enough to draw blood, but uncomfortable. She drags him back and takes his place at the edge of the cave. Her eyes narrow becoming black pits in Kama's darkvision. She peers around the corner and pulls back. Without looking at him again she telepathically says, "I can take care of one for certain, give me some jerky from your trail rations. Enough for each beast to get some.

Nov 3, 2015 12:39 am

Nov 3, 2015 12:39 am

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Kama nods, and wordlessly fishes out his rations. He hands them to Hollow over her shoulder, in order to keep their profiles hidden as much as possible against the cave wall.

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Nov 3, 2015 1:14 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:14 am

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"Be prepared in case this doesn't work" Hollow sends to Kama.

She turns the corner and quickly throws a chunk of jerky to each animal. She slowly and quietly walks over to the wolves slightly crouched and making soothing noises.

Whispering: "Shhh...shhh...good doggies. You look hungry. How about I get those chains off and get you out of here? Sound good. There is more treats for you if you stay quiet."

edit- you know what? I just realized that Animal Handeling should have been the skill but that would not work for Friends. It's ok with me if this blows up in my face now.

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Rolls

Stealth if needed - (1d20+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Persuasion o nenchanted woof with advantage - (1d20+6, 1d20+6)

1d20+6 : (8) + 6 = 14

1d20+6 : (2) + 6 = 8

Persuasion on wolf 2 - (1d20+6)

(4) + 6 = 10

Animal Handling - (1d20)

(16) = 16

Nov 3, 2015 1:22 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:22 am

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Hollow walks forward despite the threatening snarls from the wolves. Tossing the jerky out in front of her the wolves calm themselves and gobble it up quickly. They sit as if they can understand her and wait for more treats.

I updated your post with Animal Handling :) You did well

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Nov 3, 2015 1:25 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:25 am

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Hollow tries to quietly take the chains off the wolves and leads them out of the chamber whispering "More snacks this way."

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Nov 3, 2015 1:25 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:25 am

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Hollow, with a little bit of work, is able to remove the chains and lead the wolves outside, where they plop down in the shade of the thicket and fall asleep.

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Nov 3, 2015 1:28 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:28 am

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"If someone could give them a little more to eat, it would be appreciated. I would do it, but I left my rations back at the wagon."

Nov 3, 2015 1:36 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:36 am

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Wish's eyes goggle at the sight of the tiefling leading the wolves out of the cave...of all outcomes he imagined, this was not one of them. "Good work!"

Wish looks at the wolves and sees how they've been abused and chained. Hating to see anything mistreated, he takes some food from his pack - more pemmican - and sets a bit down in front of each of the slumbering canines.

Wish turns back to Hollow and asks in a low voice: "See anything else?"

Nov 3, 2015 1:46 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:46 am

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Now that the wolves are outside you can see how thin they are, like they are only fed on the goblins' whim, which is the case. You can also see they are covered in scabs, as if the goblins regularly beat them. They awaken long enough to eat their treat and fall back asleep.

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Nov 3, 2015 1:58 am

Nov 3, 2015 1:58 am

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"Not yet. The cave is deep. These two were secondary sentries, you two can come in a little bit and be ready to advance if we run into trouble in the next chamber."

Nov 3, 2015 2:19 am

Nov 3, 2015 2:19 am

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"Got it. We'll be a bit behind you." Wish looks for Xora to catch her eye and gesture to join them. Even if he can't spot her, he'll make the gesture, figuring that she's going to see them from concealment. He'll wait so that he and she can enter the cave together, on the dry path on the right, with a torch to light their way in the darkness. He re-lights his torch as he waits.

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Nov 3, 2015 2:54 am

Nov 3, 2015 2:54 am

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Kama enters the vacated chamber, investigating the area. He steps up to the fissure at the far end to determine what he can see through it.

These two would make fine hounds. They remind me of Froggy and Garry, in a way. Thinner, of course. I hope they'll come with us once this is done.

Nov 3, 2015 3:05 am

Nov 3, 2015 3:05 am

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Kama approaches the fissure, where he finds a pile of discarded rubbish at the bottom of a chute. Looking up the chute, he can see the there is something of a natural chimney leading up to what appears to be another room.

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Nov 3, 2015 3:34 am

Nov 3, 2015 3:34 am

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Kama makes a mental note of the current layout. This chamber just to the right of the cave entrance, and another chamber beyond with no visible means of access besides the rudimentary garbage chute. Probably connected somewhere further inside.

And across the stream, another passage on the left, 20' in.

He returns to the entrance to the chamber that housed the wolves, and peeks down the path leading further into the cave.

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Nov 3, 2015 4:17 am

Nov 3, 2015 4:17 am

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I leave an entire day's ration of wild game jerky behind for the wolves. Such cruelty, disturbing these beautiful creatures in this way. There's no honor in that.

When Wish signals for me, I appear next to him like a shadow and motion for him to continue while I watch our backs.

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Nov 3, 2015 4:42 am

Nov 3, 2015 4:42 am

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Hollow takes up her position 15 ft. Behind Kama
"So I look like a goat?" the half-Orc hears whispering in his brain, the emotion that goes along with it is cold indignation.

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Nov 3, 2015 5:04 am

Nov 3, 2015 5:04 am

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The main path leads steeply upwards, and curves off to the right, Kama can't see anything around the curve. Off to the left is the passage he saw earlier across the stream, leading up. It looks to have a lot of loose stones at the beginning of that path. It also climbs steeply upwards and you can't see far up there.

Nov 3, 2015 5:57 am

Nov 3, 2015 5:57 am

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Wish moves confidently after the others, both trusting his companions and taking comfort in the water bubbling along right next to him. At the steps up to the right he pauses and waves the torch in that direction, so that he and Xora can see a bit more of the wolf den. He pauses, watching the dim shapes of the others up ahead.

(OoC: How deep is the water here, and how wide? Is it small enough that his shape water ability could significantly affect the flow of water, is it enough that he could swim in it easily, or is it somewhere in between?)

Nov 3, 2015 6:02 am

Nov 3, 2015 6:02 am

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The stream is about 2 feet deep and 5 feet wide. The water is very cold.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Nov 3, 2015 8:16 am

Nov 3, 2015 8:16 am

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Kama pauses briefly. His mind expresses confusion for a moment, then takes on a matter-of-fact tone. Look like a goat? No. Your horns remind me of Mr. Butters, for some reason. Proud, watching from his perch on the mountain. He was certainly the dominant one in the flock, and he would recognize and remember you. And you never, ever, turn your back on him. Old MacGruk taught me that well.

He points to the path on the left, across the stream. Best avoid that. Loose rock, probably make a lot of noise if we take it. Let the water man know.

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Nov 3, 2015 4:58 pm

Nov 3, 2015 4:58 pm

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"So, I look AND act like a goat, AND you like that?! Aaahhaacckk!" That last outburst was more a feeling than actual words, but you can't seem to unscramble it true meaning. It is meant to express a disagreement with your opinion, you know that much.

"I'll tell Wish and Xora we are headed the other way then."

Hollow quietly returns to the point where she can see Wish and Xora and they are in range of her telepathy and sends to each of them, "There are two paths ahead. The one by the stream is littered with rubble and is likely to get us noticed. The GOAT-LOVER says we should take the other path. We are moving forward. Please keep an eye on the path by the stream, as we don't want to get out-flanked."

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Nov 3, 2015 5:16 pm

Nov 3, 2015 5:16 pm

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The main passage continues up beyond another set of uneven steps ahead, bending eastward as it goes. A waterfall sounds out from a larger cavern somewhere ahead of you.

You can see a rickety bridge spanning a passage overhead as you round the curve. Beyond the bridge the passage continues curving to the east (right).

As Kama continues around and heads toward the bridge you can hear the sound of water growing louder quickly... too quickly. The passage is suddenly filled with a mighty roar, as a huge surge of rushing water pours down from above!

Order is Kama, followed by Hollow 15 feet behind, followed by Wish and Xora 15 more feet behind, correct? And Wish/Xora have a torch?

Everybody needs to roll a Dexterity save AND a Strength save

In situations like this where someone has to roll a save, would you like me to just roll the saves for everyone? This would save time, but I know a lot of people don't like when people roll the dice for them.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Nov 3, 2015 5:57 pm

Nov 3, 2015 5:57 pm

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Well... crap.

Kama braces himself as best he can against the onrush of water. Inwardly he knows how difficult this will be, but one can hope. Before the surge reaches him, he shouts, "Alarm!" and takes a deep breath.

OOC: I'm okay with either method of saving. If you do it and I fail, at least I can blame your crummy dice.

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Rolls

DEX Save - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

STR Save - (1d20+5)

(10) + 5 = 15

Nov 3, 2015 6:36 pm

Nov 3, 2015 6:36 pm

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Wish gracefully dives into the onrushing wave and swims like a dolphin to combat being swept backwards. As he does so, he clumsily reaches out to try to grab Xora and keep her gas-breathing snout above water.

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Rolls

DEX save - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

STR save to combat the current (with ADV) - (1d20, 1d20)

1d20 : (17) = 17

1d20 : (3) = 3

STR save to try to help Xora - (1d20)

(7) = 7

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Nov 3, 2015 6:58 pm

Nov 3, 2015 6:58 pm

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Hollow's yelp is drowned out by the crashing water. She does her best to jump into it and get away from the walls that could potentially do the most damage.

Rolls

Dex save - (1d20+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Str save - (1d20-2)

(4) - 2 = 2

Nov 3, 2015 7:58 pm

Nov 3, 2015 7:58 pm

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Kama is unable to avoid the flow of water but manages to brace himself against it and is not moved from his spot.
Wish gracefully swims against the current to safety
Hollow is too stunned to move and is caught with the full force of the crashing wave, ending up on her back at the mouth of the cave
Xora easily steps into the room that held the wolves and avoids the wave completely.

Kama can now see a goblin on the bridge, looking down after the flood to see if anyone remains in the cave. He sees Kama and looks like he's getting ready to signal for something, possibly another wave?

Before anyone can react the goblin signals to someone in the room to his left. After that he draws a javelin and throws it down at Kama, missing terribly.

Hollow takes 6 bludgeoning damage from the force of the water

Player initiative now, the goblin has just signaled to another room for something, but you're not sure what it is yet.

Rolls

Xora Dex Save - (1d20+5)

(12) + 5 = 17

Xora Str Save - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Damage from the wave to Hollow - (1d6)

(6) = 6

Secret Roll

Player Initiative - (1d20)

(2) = 2

Goblin Initiative - (1d20)

(4) = 4

Javelin Attack/Damage on Kama - (1d20+1, 1d6-1)

1d20+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

1d6-1 : (4) - 1 = 3

Nov 3, 2015 9:52 pm

Nov 3, 2015 9:52 pm

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*Well, THAT wasn't natural...*

Wish realizes that he was mistaken - it wasn't Xora who slipped from his fingers in the flood, but Hollow. He back to the light of the cave mouth to check on her, and to dig out his oilskin pouch of flint & tinder.

He helps her to her feet and steadies her. "Are you hurt? Can you stand? What WAS that?"

Nov 3, 2015 10:01 pm

Nov 3, 2015 10:01 pm

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Kama does a quick assessment of the situation. In all likelihood there are a number of goblins off to the side, probably just beyond that side of the bridge. And he is apparently alone now. He makes a split-second decision and commits to it.

"Wish!" calls the half-orc. "We're gonna have company!"

Kama twists his body, spinning as he reaches down for the javelin at his feet. As he comes back around, he plants his feet, launches the javelin at the goblin on the bridge, and shouts:

"You dropped this!"

Rolls

Thrown Javelin at Goblin - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Damage on Javelin - (1d6+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

Nov 3, 2015 10:08 pm

Nov 3, 2015 10:08 pm

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The Javelin goes sailing past the goblin's head, missing him by inches as he quickly moves out of the way. The motion of dodging knocks him off balance and he falls off of the bridge, at Kama's feet. He lands awkwardly on his head and his neck makes a sickening cracking sound as it breaks. The goblin is motionless.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Goblin fall damage - (2d6)

(25) = 7

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Nov 3, 2015 10:20 pm

Nov 3, 2015 10:20 pm

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What in the hell?! I look around when the message invades my head and find myself glaring suspiciously at Hollow. At that moment a wave crashees into her and rolls past me.

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Nov 3, 2015 10:24 pm

Nov 3, 2015 10:24 pm

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Hollow staggers to her feet and pushes free of Wish and limps and staggers back to the bridge room. Her eyes glow with a cold light and her hands sparkle as giving off stardust. When she sees the dead goblin she pauses for a moment and gives a pout of frustration.

"Yes, but the threat remains. We must press on for now."

She does not however make a move to lead.

Nov 3, 2015 10:26 pm

Nov 3, 2015 10:26 pm

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Moments after Hollow reaches Kama and the goblin, you hear another wave crashes down the passageway. Expecting it this time, you are all able to make it out of the way.

Now that the goblin is dead, it is totally silent

Nov 3, 2015 10:39 pm

Nov 3, 2015 10:39 pm

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Gah, I look like a wet pig.

Kama peels himself away from the wall, which he used to help brace himself against the second wave. He looks at the rest of the party and tightens his grip on his greataxe.

"They know we're here," he says, ignoring the obviousness. "More gobbos to the right, number unknown. I'm guessing the path will take us there, or somewhere that we can access the room they're in."

Kama listens to the lack of noise. "They might be waiting to see if we're dead. Or maybe a signal from the fellow at our feet. Anybody speak Goblin?"

Kama is thinking of drawing the goblins in, or at least settling them down in order to re-establish surprise.

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Nov 3, 2015 10:52 pm

Nov 3, 2015 10:52 pm

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"The time for subterfuge is over I think. We should press the the attack. Take this." Hollow presses her crossbow and bolts into Kama's hands. "Drop it when we get into melee, I can buy another later."

Nov 3, 2015 11:51 pm

Nov 3, 2015 11:51 pm

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Everyone gains 10 xp for the death of Bridge Goblin, may he rest in peace

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Nov 3, 2015 11:57 pm

Nov 3, 2015 11:57 pm

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I catch up to the rest of the group in a slow jog, looking around quickly for immediate threats before addressing them. "Are we killing them now or what?" I make note of their condition and just shake my head. Amateurs.

Nov 4, 2015 12:06 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:06 am

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Kama takes the offered weapon, and checks to make sure the bolt is primed. "All right," he says. "I'll advance, and get into melee when we find them. They may be fortified or behind barricades, so if that's the case we'll need to either find cover of our own, or flush them out somehow." He checks that the rest of the party is set.

"I trust the rest of you to unleash death from afar." Kama begins to make his way up the path, crossbow held at the ready. He adds as an aside, "Just watch your aim. I don't want to be a skewered wet pig up there."

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Nov 4, 2015 12:13 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:13 am

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My nostrils flare at the insult. "If you get hit with one of my arrows, it won't be an accident."

Nov 4, 2015 12:14 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:14 am

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The passage continues to curve around to the east, leading to a set of rough stone steps leading south. To the left of the steps you can see the stream is flowing from the up above. Advancing up the steps you come into a larger cavern.

This cavern is half filled with what used to be two large pools of water, to your left, empty now after they drained them atop you. The cavern extends to the south and east (now your left). It is inhabited by 3 goblins, which are standing by the empty pools. On your right is a passage heading west, apparently toward the rickety bridge. On the far side of the chamber is another set of stairs leading up.

Seeing you climb the steps, the goblins panic. Two of them draw small javelins and another prepares to run toward the steps in the back of the room.

Goblin 1 rushes at Kama, taking a wild stab at him. He appears to score a very solid hit of Kama's chest, but as it begins to press through his armor the spear shatters in his hand. The shock of the spear exploding gives Kama time to swing back, his axe swinging right over the little goblin's head

Goblin 2 throws his javelin at Kama, which misses widely, and then draws a nasty looking little sword.

Goblin 3 makes a break for the stairs, shouting for assistance

Player Turn

Goblin 1 is standing in front of Kama with a broken spear
Goblin 2 is approaching Kama with a sword
Goblin 3 is at the base of the stairs of the other side of the room, about 25 feet from Kama

Also... Seriously? A crit that did 0 damage?

Rolls

Player Initiative - (1d20)

(9) = 9

Goblin Initiative - (1d20)

(16) = 16

Goblin 1 Attack/Damage on Kama - (1d20+1, 1d6-1)

1d20+1 : (20) + 1 = 21

1d6-1 : (1) - 1 = 0

Goblin 2 Attack/Damage on Kama - (1d20+1, 1d6-1)

1d20+1 : (9) + 1 = 10

1d6-1 : (3) - 1 = 2

Goblin 1, Critical Damage! - (1d6-1)

(1) - 1 = 0

Kama Opportunity attack on Goblin 1 - (1d20+5, 1d12+3)

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

1d12+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

Nov 4, 2015 12:40 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:40 am

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Kama drops the unfired crossbow, and swings his greataxe as the goblin smashes its spear into him. He grunts as his attack of opportunity misses, and curses his forgetfulness that Yes, Kama, goblins are shorter!

Using the momentum of the missed attack, Kama crosses his arms and maneuvers the head of his greataxe back around and over his head, turning it in a downward diagonal slice.

OOC: Crits that do 0 damage usually result in wet undergarments and a shaking need to grab the nearest quaff of ale.

Rolls

Attack on Goblin 1, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d12+3)

1d20+5 : (18) + 5 = 23

1d12+3 : (12) + 3 = 15

Nov 4, 2015 12:42 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:42 am

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Kama swings powerfully, chopping straight through Goblin 1... and then straight through the approaching Goblin 2, felling them both.

Woo! Cleaving through creatures rule!

The way is open for Kama's companions. Goblin 3 is rushing toward the steps... Will he make it in time?

Nov 4, 2015 12:52 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:52 am

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Wish vows to himself: *When we get out of this and get to Phandalin, I'm definitely going to buy a lantern!*

(edit: you all typed a lot faster than I did)

Having lit his torch, he follows Hollow up the stone path and nods at Xora. She's going to be better with her bow than he will with his, so he keeps the torch. He gets up to Kama, Hollow, and the dead goblin and looks at the half-orc holding the crossbow. Wish nods. "Hollow's right. Who knows what they're doing to Gundren? How about you and I go ahead? I'll sneak and you shoot if they see us; with the torch, both Xora and Hollow will be able to see the goblins and shoot them as we draw them out." He grins. "It's nothing to what you can do, Hollow, but I can do some tricks with the torch, too." He looks expectantly at them.

Jogging after the others with the light source that allows Xora and him to see anything at all, Wish trots up the stairs with his rapier in his other hand. He dashes to catch the goblin next round if Xora's shot misses.

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Nov 4, 2015 12:54 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:54 am

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I move forward until the third goblin is in my sight. I give it a moment to turn just so in order to impart maximum damage, then I fire.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

Damage - (1d8+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Nov 4, 2015 12:58 am

Nov 4, 2015 12:58 am

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Xora's shot just misses the mark, shattering against the stone wall just past the Goblin.

Wish makes it up the stairs in time to see Xora's shot miss. The goblin has his foot on the first step. You know that your only chance to stop him before he gets up them lies with Hollow.

Hollow's gotta go still, and then it's the goblin's turn

Nov 4, 2015 1:00 am

Nov 4, 2015 1:00 am

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Edit: I am just too slow with the typing today!

With the dash, was I able to get adjacent to goblin 3? I suspect it has a lower speed than Wish's. No doubt she missed because of the dancing shadows from the torch...

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Nov 4, 2015 1:05 am

Nov 4, 2015 1:05 am

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Unfortunately Goblin 3 is too far away, about 40 feet at the moment.

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Nov 4, 2015 1:08 am

Nov 4, 2015 1:08 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Hollow raises a hand above her head and roars at the goblin in an unknown tongue.
"CHA'THUL FAN"

A bolt of blue and white light streaks across the room at Goblin 3.

Rolls

Eldritch blast - (1d20+6, 1d10)

1d20+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

1d10 : (10) = 10

Nov 4, 2015 1:13 am

Nov 4, 2015 1:13 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Damn!"

(OoC: how tall are the stairs goblin 3 is ascending?)

Nov 4, 2015 1:35 am

Nov 4, 2015 1:35 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblin, narrowly avoiding Hollow's attack makes it up the stairs and out of sight.

Everything is silent except for the sound of the water.

The stairs ascend about 10 feet

Nov 4, 2015 1:58 am

Nov 4, 2015 1:58 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

More silence. I'm beginning to hate silence.

Kama picks up Hollow's crossbow and tosses it to Wish. For good measure, he picks up the unbroken javelin left by the goblin and hefts it, assessing its balance. He briefly turns to the party nods, then starts a purposeful jog to the stairs where the goblin disappeared.

Nov 4, 2015 2:33 am

Nov 4, 2015 2:33 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish sheathes his rapier and, with crossbow and torch in hand, jogs up the stairs with Kama.

Nov 4, 2015 1:58 pm

Nov 4, 2015 1:58 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

As Kama reaches the top of the steps he can see that he has entered a large chamber. In the center of the chamber is a smoldering fire pit; it looks like it just recently went out. In the south (straight ahead) side of the room you can see what looks like supplies, probably stolen from passing caravans. To your right are a couple of stalagmites, beyond which is a hole in the ground, possibly a shaft to a lower area.

As you step up you hear a scuffle behind the stalagmites to your right, and can barely see the edge of a large boot sticking out from behind it.

As the rest of the party reaches the top of the steps a large bugbear leaps out from behind a stalagmite, morning start swinging menacingly, "Puny human is Klarg dinner, you no take! Ripper, kill them!" With that a large wolf comes out from beside him and begins to charge, and 3 goblins pop up from behind the supplies in the back of the room with bows ready to fire.

You can hear barking coming from behind you as well, and it's getting close quickly (next round)

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Party Initiative, take your actions!

Klarg and Ripper are 15 feet to Kama's right, the goblins are about 20 feet straight ahead behind boxes of supplies

Rolls

Secret Roll

Player Init - (1d20)

(5) = 5

Enemy Init - (1d20)

(1) = 1

Barking Init - (1d20)

(20) = 20

Nov 4, 2015 4:33 pm

Nov 4, 2015 4:33 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Surrounded. Figures. Odds aren't good!

"Here's your appetizer!" Kama says, using his momentum to launch the javelin at the bugbear.

Trusting his companions to cover him, Kama reaches for his greataxe and readies himself to meet the wolf's charge. This is a bad situation, outnumbered and in the perfect kill-zone. The half-orc breathes in the scent of fresh blood from his armor, mentally steeling his resolve.

Rolls

Javelin throw at Klarg, Damage - (1d20+3, 1d6+1)

1d20+3 : (2) + 3 = 5

1d6+1 : (4) + 1 = 5

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Nov 4, 2015 5:56 pm

Nov 4, 2015 5:56 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Ripper is a bad doggie. No treats for you!" With that she points at the large wolf and a smaller beam of white and blue light streaks toward the beast. When it strikes the wolf it shatters like glass and the shards dance along the animal, spin and shimmer in front of its face. The will bite and scratch when she casts her next spell.

She follows it up with another Eldritch Blast, a heavy streak of blue and white light that burns and freezes the air as it flashes by.
"Chul'than foun!"

Hollow casts Hex on Ripper. The effect lasts for concentration or 1 hour and allows Hollow to do +1d6 damage on future attacks and it grants Disadvantage on Dexterity checks (my choice). Eldritch Blast 25 to hit, 9 damage

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Rolls

Eldritch blast - (1d20+6, 1d10, 1d6)

1d20+6 : (19) + 6 = 25

1d10 : (4) = 4

1d6 : (5) = 5

Nov 4, 2015 7:14 pm

Nov 4, 2015 7:14 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Hollow's magical assault causes Ripper to stumble in his charge, clearly terribly wounded. His loyalty to his master forces him to press on and he advances toward the party menacingly.

Nov 4, 2015 8:01 pm

Nov 4, 2015 8:01 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish tosses the torch into the middle of the room near the fire pit; hopefully it will keep lit for a round or two so that he and Xora can see. He aims his crossbow at the middle goblin as they pop up and shoots it.

(Do I still have a move action after tossing the torch and firing the crossbow? If so, I want to toss down the crossbow as Hollow suggested and close to the goblins. How far away are they?)

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Rolls

Firing crossbow at goblin archer, damage on a hit - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

1d20+5 : (17) + 5 = 22

1d8+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

Nov 4, 2015 8:09 pm

Nov 4, 2015 8:09 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish's crossbow bolt slams into Goblin 2. He swoons from the pain by manages to keep standing.

Yes, Wish will still have a move after that. The archers are about 25 feet ahead of you at the moment.

Just waiting on Xora's action before the goblin turn

Nov 4, 2015 11:15 pm

Nov 4, 2015 11:15 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

So if I can, I want to run up and get adjacent to one (or more, if possible) of those archers. If that's not possible, I want to run up and crouch on the other side of the boxes/supplies they're behind.

Nov 4, 2015 11:26 pm

Nov 4, 2015 11:26 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish drops his crossbow and rushes forward, leaping over a stack of supplies and landing in front of goblins 1 and 2.

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Nov 5, 2015 1:29 am

Nov 5, 2015 1:29 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

I get just within range of the biggest threat, which at the moment seems to be the bugbear before I unleash my first arrow. At this point I'm looking for any excuse to kill something if they dare make a move against us. I eye the wolf warily but make no move to ease its suffering just yet.

Rolls

Attack! - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Damage - (1d8+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

Nov 5, 2015 1:45 am

Nov 5, 2015 1:45 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Klarg takes an arrow to his massive chest, staggering him slightly as he advances on Kama.

At this point the two wolves you rescued earlier charge in, revealing the source of the barking coming up behind you. The first wolf leaps to intercept Ripper, catching his throat in his jaws and bearing him to the ground. Ripper goes limp in the other wolf's jaws. The other leaps for Klarg, slamming into him, attempting to take him down. Klarg flexes his massive muscles and manages to stay on his feet.

Klarg ignores the pesky wolf, worried more about Kama's huge axe he takes a swing at him. Kama barely manages to duck out of the way of an attack that surely would have crushed his skull.

The two goblins that Wish has engaged drop their bows and draw weapons. Goblin 1 pulls out a spear, thrusting for Wish's belly, but his attack is turned by his fine armor. Goblin 2 draws a short sword and takes a swipe as well, gashing Wish terribly across his chest (8 damage).

Goblin 3, seeing the pretty tiefling launch a powerful magical bolt at Ripper, fires an arrow at her, hitting her in the side (5 damage). The arrow penetrates deeply, causing Hollow's knees to buckle and her vision to go black. She is unconscious.

Goblin 1: 0 damage, Engaged with Wish
Goblin 2: 4 damage, Engaged with Wish
Goblin 3: 0 damage, currently not engaged
Ripper: Dead
Klarg: 14 damage, engaged with Wolf 2 and Kama

PLAYER TURN

Rolls

Wolf 1 attack on Ripper - (1d20+4, 2d4+2)

1d20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

2d4+2 : (33) + 2 = 8

Wolf 2 attack on Klarg - (1d20+4, 2d4+2)

1d20+4 : (18) + 4 = 22

2d4+2 : (11) + 2 = 4

Klarg Str Save vs prone - (1d20+2)

(10) + 2 = 12

Klarg attack on Kama - (1d20+4, 2d8+2)

1d20+4 : (8) + 4 = 12

2d8+2 : (84) + 2 = 14

Goblin 1 attack on Wish - (1d20+1, 1d6-1)

1d20+1 : (12) + 1 = 13

1d6-1 : (6) - 1 = 5

Goblin 2 attack on Wish - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (18) + 4 = 22

1d6+2 : (6) + 2 = 8

Goblin 3 arrow on Hollow - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

1d20+4 : (18) + 4 = 22

1d6+2 : (3) + 2 = 5

Nov 5, 2015 2:31 am

Nov 5, 2015 2:31 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

(Ouch! That goblin is a bruiser, with that +2 damage!)

Wish draws his rapier and stabs Goblin 2, calling out "Kama, if we survive this, remind me to talk to you about sneaking up on an enemy..."

Rolls

Rapier attack, damage on hit - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

1d20+5 : (20) + 5 = 25

1d8+3 : (8) + 3 = 11

Critical hit damage - (1d8)

(4) = 4

Nov 5, 2015 2:45 am

Nov 5, 2015 2:45 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

For the ducking Kama, time seems to slow as he watches each and every imperfection in that morningstar pass uncomfortably close to his face. Instinct and rote training kick in at this point, and Kama rises to bring his greataxe around in an upward slash, aiming for Klarg's midsection.

Rolls

Greataxe attack on Klarg, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d12+3)

1d20+5 : (14) + 5 = 19

1d12+3 : (2) + 3 = 5

Great Weapon Fighting re-roll of the 2, must take results of second roll - (1d12+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

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Nov 5, 2015 3:14 am

Nov 5, 2015 3:14 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Now that the wolf is taken care of, my eyes are hyper-focused on my target as I unleash another arrow, this time aiming for Klarg's head.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+5)

(15) + 5 = 20

Damage - (1d8+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

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Nov 5, 2015 3:47 am

Nov 5, 2015 3:47 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

::::nearly silent groan:::

edit: CCCRRRRRAAAAAAPPPP!!!! These dice hate me now. I used up all the good ones early.

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Rolls

Death saving throw - (1d20)

(1) = 1

Nov 5, 2015 4:00 am

Nov 5, 2015 4:00 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish's fine blade pierces through Goblin 2's chest and exits out his back. The little beast stares down uncomprehendingly at the blade before falling over, quite dead.

Kama's great axe begins sinking into Klarg's midsection, but before it can go too far Klarg grabs hold of Kama's wrist and shoves, staggering him and forcing him to remove his axe. Klarg yells furiously, "Klarg Ki-*bluch*", his words shortened by the presence of an arrow in his throat. He releases Kama's arm and grabs at his neck, trying to stem the flow of his precious blood. In moments he is on his knees, and then he is on his face, dead.

Hollow's lifeblood flows freely from her punctured side, she doesn't have much time left.

Wolf 1 and 2 get off of their kills and bound over to Wish's side, biting and ripping at Goblin 1. Goblin 1 goes down easily under their coordinated attacks.

Being the last of his group, Goblin 3 drops his bow and cowers, begging for mercy in broken common.

Combat over!

Players gain 125 xp for these two encounters, plus 150 for defeating the leader of the goblin tribe

Everyone should now be at 435 exp? You may gain your level after you complete a long rest.

Hollow is down, with one death save standing between her and certain doom. You still haven't found Gundren or Sildar yet. And you have a goblin who has surrendered to you and is begging for his life.

Rolls

Wolf 1 attack on Goblin 1 - (1d20+4, 1d20+4, 2d4+2)

1d20+4 : (11) + 4 = 15

1d20+4 : (14) + 4 = 18

2d4+2 : (44) + 2 = 10

Wolf 2 attack on Goblin 1 - (1d20+4, 1d20+4, 2d4+2)

1d20+4 : (16) + 4 = 20

1d20+4 : (15) + 4 = 19

2d4+2 : (42) + 2 = 8

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Nov 5, 2015 5:20 am

Nov 5, 2015 5:20 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

I'm about to kick Hollow's body aside and out of my path when, against my better judgement, I take a closer look at her wounds to confirm that she is truly dead. She isn't. "Still alive." I spit the words out, but it's hard to tell whether they are said in surprise or in disgust. Perhaps a mixture of the two? Noticing the arrow, I carefully remove it from her, then bandage her wound haphazardly. Once that is done, I clean her blood off the arrow and place it in my quiver. "Don't expect me to do this again. Unless there's ammunition in it for me, that is." You're not quite sure if that's meant to be a joke. It doesn't seem that way.

Stupid woman needs to learn when to choose her battles. Can't expect others to come save you. I look down at her one last time before I continue towards the goblin, cornering him menacingly.

OOC: Using inspiration!

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Rolls

Medicine Check (with advantage!) - (1d20+3, 1d20+3)

1d20+3 : (5) + 3 = 8

1d20+3 : (13) + 3 = 16

Nov 5, 2015 5:30 am

Nov 5, 2015 5:30 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

With Xora's care, Hollow is soon resting easy. She should wake in just a couple of hours.

The goblin cowers before Xora, whimpering pathetically, "Please don't kill me, please please please," he repeats himself over and over again.

Rolls

Recover I'm 1d4 hours - (1d4)

(2) = 2

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Nov 5, 2015 5:42 am

Nov 5, 2015 5:42 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Where did you take the prisoners." I'm in the goblin's face, staring down at him. Little sparks of electricity seem to be flowing outwards from my snout.

Nov 5, 2015 5:46 am

Nov 5, 2015 5:46 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblin sputters, "Stupid hooman is other side bridge, in eating cave. Yeemik keep him dere. Stinky dwarf is at castle with king boss!"

Shaking with fear, the goblin expels the contents of his bladder. You can smell the urine and see a puddle forming beneath his feet.

The wolves are sitting by Hollow, patiently waiting for her to wake up.

Rolls

Goblin con save - (1d20)

(2) = 2

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Nov 5, 2015 6:03 am

Nov 5, 2015 6:03 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

I turn and walk away from him. "Someone tie him up so he can't run off and alert his friends that we're coming for them."

Nov 5, 2015 6:34 am

Nov 5, 2015 6:34 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama stares down at the slain bugbear with dilated eyes and flared nostrils. After a few moments of silence, he inhales sharply and swings his greataxe down at the monster's neck to decapitate the body. He wraps his fingers in the bugbear's hair and lifts the trophy off the ground.

With the fresh splatter of blood dripping down his face and glistening in the faint light of dying embers, Kama turns to look at the lone goblin. He exhales, his breath steaming in consideration of the cowering creature.

"How many more of you across the bridge?" he growls through tusked teeth, his voice tight and low.

Nov 5, 2015 6:52 am

Nov 5, 2015 6:52 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Vignette of the first hour of Hollow's recovery:
* Wish controls flame on the torch to expand the flames and shape them into a burning globe in the fire pit (lasts 1 hour). (If there isn't fuel in the fire pit, he'll break up some boxes and feed the fire before the hour is out, so that Xora and he will have light while Hollow recovers). "Sounds like Gundren isn't here. I wonder who the 'stoopid hooman' is?"
* Having assured the light source, he'll bind the goblin while it's still intimidated by the others. "Hollow's going to need a while to recover."

* Wish searches this cavern and the boxes of supplies to see if there's anything of interest.

If nothing comes along to molest us during the first hour, Wish will rest during the second hour. If/when that happens, I'll roll a hit die for regained HP when it is complete. "We might as well rest while we wait for Hollow to wake up."

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Rolls

Perception while searching the cavern - (1d20+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Nov 5, 2015 7:11 am

Nov 5, 2015 7:11 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblin faints at the sight of Klarg's severed head.

Wish finds that the majority of the supplies are marked with the blue lion symbol of the Lionshield Coster, a trading company that has recently set up a trading post and warehouse in Phandalin.

Wish also finds an unlocked treasure chest among the supplies. It contains 600 cp, 110 sp, two potions of healing, and a jade statuette of a frog with tiny golden orbs for the eyes. The statuette is small enough to fit in your pocket.

You manage to rest for the full two hours safely. You have completed a short rest (everyone except Hollow, who is awake now with 1 HP) and may spend your Hit Dice to recover your health.

Nov 5, 2015 7:42 am

Nov 5, 2015 7:42 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Since the unconscious goblin will prove to be an easy prisoner for Wish to secure, Kama allows the battle lust to dissipate. As the group rests, a now-calm Kama sits cross-legged next to the two wolves watching over Hollow. He does not attempt to pet the wolves, instead he allows them to familiarize themselves with his scent, on their own time. If the wolves make first contact, Kama reciprocates.

When the goblin wakes, Kama walks over to the creature and sits in front of it. He repeats his question, this time with a quiet demeanor, "How many more of you are there, across the bridge?"

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Nov 5, 2015 7:56 am

Nov 5, 2015 7:56 am

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Naatkinson says:

Wish also finds an unlocked treasure chest among the supplies. It contains ... a jade statuette of a frog with tiny golden orbs for the eyes. The statuette is small enough to fit in your pocket.

Wish, ever the scientist, puts this to the test. It does! It does fit in his pocket!

The flawed part of him delights in this.

Wish takes one of the potions and hands the other to Hollow, then points out the chest with money in it to the others. "Looks like they've been robbing caravans for a while...but they've either been sending the gold elsewhere, or someone's been skimming off the top."

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Rolls

Hit Die for regained HP - (1d8+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Nov 5, 2015 1:47 pm

Nov 5, 2015 1:47 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblin renews it's shaking, terrified of Kama, "Me not know! Me no count! Please no kill poor Fizbin!"

Nov 5, 2015 3:58 pm

Nov 5, 2015 3:58 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

I wonder if counting his own fingers when they're separated from his body will help jog his memory?

"I'll make it simple, then," says Kama, struggling to retain his previous calm. He rests his empty hands on his knees and takes a deep breath. "Besides Yeemik, there are other goblins with the human, yes? More than the number of your friends taking dirt naps here? Or less?"

Nov 5, 2015 4:16 pm

Nov 5, 2015 4:16 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblin is quick to speak, wanting to stay on the big guy's good side, "More! More!" he pauses to think for a second, "No more Klargs though!"

Nov 5, 2015 5:10 pm

Nov 5, 2015 5:10 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama nods, approvingly. "Are there more traps across the bridge?" he asks, continuing a calm line of interrogation. Kama remembers the surging river quite vividly, and he'd like to avoid similar encounters.

OOC: If anyone else has a question for our little friend here, feel free to ask. Eventually I'd like him to draw us a map of the caves beyond.

Nov 5, 2015 5:13 pm

Nov 5, 2015 5:13 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Traps? No! No more traps!" the goblin squeaks in response.

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Nov 5, 2015 5:45 pm

Nov 5, 2015 5:45 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

While the goblin is being questioned, I mentally map out the area while looking for any other weapons or arrows I can reclaim.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Nov 5, 2015 6:05 pm

Nov 5, 2015 6:05 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblin is all too eager to please and ends up drawing a rudimentary map for you of the next room over where they are keeping the hooman.

Xora is able to find a couple dozen badly made arrows and some slightly spoiled food as well as some spears, javelins, and a couple poorly made swords. She is also able to recover one of her arrows from Klarg's corpse.

Nov 5, 2015 6:13 pm

Nov 5, 2015 6:13 pm

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Kama studies the map to acquire his bearings within the cavern network, mentally placing (as best he can) the location and direction of their next move. Once satisfied with the result, Kama changes the topic.

"You've been busy," he says to Fizbin. He fixes the goblin with a stare. "You said the dwarf is at the 'castle with king boss.' Who is King Boss and where is the castle?" Kama indicates another map ought to be drawn, if need be.

Nov 5, 2015 6:28 pm

Nov 5, 2015 6:28 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Who king boss? King Grol is king boss, he live in castle dat way! Far, far, in woods! " he says, pointing in a direction, which you know to be northeast. You also know that Neverwinter Wood lies in that direction.

Nov 5, 2015 6:42 pm

Nov 5, 2015 6:42 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Why was the dwarf taken there?" asks Kama, "while the human remained here?" Something seems odd; why would the pair be split up if this was just a goblin raid? And talk of affiliation with a castle some distance away means a level of organization.

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Nov 5, 2015 7:20 pm

Nov 5, 2015 7:20 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Hollow looks reluctantly at the potion bottle in her hand then winces when one of the wolves shifts on the ground next to her and causes her to move the wrong way. She uncorks the botte and downs the potion with a grimace.
"Can this stuff spoil? It tastes awful."
A moment later she stiffens and shivers, then a relaxed euphoric look takes over her expression. The potion works at least. Once the magic has run its course she gingerly rises to her feet and take a few steps. The wolves follow her and she pats them on the head between the ears.
"Thanks fel...doggies. That was a much needed assist their , for my part."
Turning to Xora, "And thank you. I will try to be more careful next time someone is shooting at me."

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Rolls

Potion - (2d4+2)

(24) + 2 = 8

Nov 5, 2015 7:30 pm

Nov 5, 2015 7:30 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Sounds like this Yeemik person has got Sildar captive. Do we want to try to have Fizbin help us negotiate, or do we just want to do a frontal assault again?"
Wish puts more wood on the fire, then stands up.
"Sildar might know a bit more about what happened to Gundren."

Nov 5, 2015 7:35 pm

Nov 5, 2015 7:35 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Fizbin thinks for a moment, "King boss send message. Say Black Spider pay us to steal dwarf. He sent to Castle now," he pauses for a moment, "why do a spider pay for dwarf, me not know."

Nov 5, 2015 7:42 pm

Nov 5, 2015 7:42 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Huh. So King Boss has a boss.

"What is King Boss? Another bugbear?" Kama asks Fizbin.

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Nov 5, 2015 8:09 pm

Nov 5, 2015 8:09 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"So this spider thing wanted dwarves for some reason, but not humans? Wait - Fizbin, did you say you were paid to steal that ONE dwarf, or ALL dwarves?"

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Nov 5, 2015 8:37 pm

Nov 5, 2015 8:37 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Yeah, yeah, King boss is big buggybare!" He responds to Kama and then to Wish, "Just dis dwarf, I think!"

Nov 5, 2015 8:43 pm

Nov 5, 2015 8:43 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama tries to mask his worry. This is turning out to be bigger than just a mere delivery. Well, Xora should be happy at this turn of events.

He glances at Wish and raises his eyebrows, an expression of unspoken concern for the group's benefactor. Then he turns further as he hears conversation from the previously-unconscious Hollow, and nods at her improved condition.

Finally, Kama turns back to Fizbin. "Yeemik. A goblin?" The half-orc is obviously trying to learn as much as possible about the impending confrontation.

Nov 5, 2015 10:49 pm

Nov 5, 2015 10:49 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Fizbin nods enthusiastically, "Stinky, smelly goblin!"

Nov 5, 2015 11:04 pm

Nov 5, 2015 11:04 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"As opposed to the sweetly aromatic ones, I suppose."

Nov 5, 2015 11:05 pm

Nov 5, 2015 11:05 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Fizbin looks confused at Wish's remark, "Huh?" He says stupidly.

Nov 6, 2015 1:02 am

Nov 6, 2015 1:02 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama's line of questioning has been satisfied, for the moment. With a final nod, he stands and walks over to Hollow and her hounds, to check on her condition.

"I'm thinking it will result in a direct confrontation," Kama says to Wish, though it is also addressed to the group. "This Yeemik and the rest of his horde won't be inclined to negotiate, even with little Fizbin. You saw how they greeted us here." He eyes the javelins that Xora found, thinking they will come in handy when the group has to assault the room.

Kama returns to where he left Klarg's head. "However, we might be able to shake their resolve and swing the odds in our favor with a little... persuasion."

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Nov 6, 2015 1:55 am

Nov 6, 2015 1:55 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"What do you have in mind?"

Nov 6, 2015 2:53 am

Nov 6, 2015 2:53 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish is so frustrated at not being able to see in the dark.
"I like what you're thinking, Kama - tossing the head in at them to disturb and enrage them? Or were you thinking something else?"
Wish turns to the tiefling.
"Hollow, can you make magical light? If we don't have light, Xora and I aren't going to be able to help much..."
He then ponders for a moment.
"Let's see...we could either have one of us run in with a torch or magical light, so that those of us with ranged weapons can see targets, or we could set up an ambush and use the head and some taunts to draw them out."

The genasi considers the scratched map again.
"If we could climb that slope and then draw them down toward the bridge, we could attack from both sides...or, if we don't want to climb it, Kama could knock them down the slope and someone at the bottom could attack them when they fell."

(OoC: Was there enough light from the cave mouth that those of us without darkvision would be able to see at the bottom of that slope without a torch?)

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Nov 6, 2015 3:22 am

Nov 6, 2015 3:22 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"The best I can do is start a small fire...camp fire at the largest, but it needs fuel. everything else in my arsenel is flashy, but quick, not useful for what you are needing Wish."

Nov 6, 2015 3:25 am

Nov 6, 2015 3:25 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The slope is at the edge of the light from the cave mouth

Nov 6, 2015 5:08 am

Nov 6, 2015 5:08 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish nods. "Yeah, I can do something similar with fire..." He glances at Fizbin. "Does Yeemik keep a fire, perhaps for cooking?"

He sees how impatient everyone else is; he gets it, because he's eager to rescue Sildar, too.

"Whether a cook fire is lit or not, I suppose I could carry a torch and fight alongside Kama, leaving Hollow and Xora able to fire at range..."

Wish hated to see one of his companions - Hollow - so close to death (and didn't relish how close he came, either!), so he doesn't like the idea of doing another frontal attack. But he's somewhat confident that he and Kama would work well side-by-side. He pulls out and lights another torch and draws his rapier again. "Other ideas? Which approach sounds best?"

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Nov 6, 2015 5:23 am

Nov 6, 2015 5:23 am

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I've managed to collect a small pile of the most useful weapons together while the rest of the party members yammered on and on. I drop it loudly on the ground in the middle of the group. "We go in, I shoot. Plan is always the same. Here. Weapons." I grab a javelin for myself.

Nov 6, 2015 6:01 am

Nov 6, 2015 6:01 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Don't forget, they still have Sildar," says Kama. "Assuming the human is still alive, they may threaten him or use him as a shield." He nods to Xora, but opts not to take one javelin of his own. He hasn't had much luck with these goblin weapons, lately.

Kama hefts the severed head of the bugbear. "I'm looking to shock the gobbos, hard. Break their resolve to fight, make them question themselves when they see this rolling at their feet. That should buy us time to whittle their numbers. Maybe even make the entire lot surrender." He gestures to the caverns beyond, ignoring the droplets of gore spitting about. "I go in first, bring all their eyes on me. The rest of you pick out the immediate threats and silence them."

Nov 6, 2015 6:08 am

Nov 6, 2015 6:08 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish nods, sheathes his rapier, and takes one of the proffered javelins. "Thanks, Xora. I'll be right behind you, Kama. Let's go!"

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Nov 6, 2015 6:09 am

Nov 6, 2015 6:09 am

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"Based on our prisoner's description there are plenty of places to hid in that chamber. Keep a sharp eye out.

Nov 6, 2015 1:59 pm

Nov 6, 2015 1:59 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Fizbin thinks for a moment, "Yeemik no keep fire in sleep area, high spot. Yeemik friends keep fire in low spot." he says, pointing to the higher area and lower area on his map.

Nov 6, 2015 3:59 pm

Nov 6, 2015 3:59 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Stands to reason that Sildar would be kept in the low area," says Kama, "though if they're expecting us, there's no telling where they'll move him to." He half-shrugs. A small part of him is much more interested in the anatomical study of a goblin's innards through first-hand reference, than the rescue of the human.

Kama looks at Fizbin, then asks the group, "Tie him up here?" He returns his gaze to the bound goblin. "After all, the fight will get confusing, and I'll be swinging at anything short and spiky. Wouldn't want him to get hurt." The last bit was primarily for Fizbin's ears and benefit.

Nov 6, 2015 4:03 pm

Nov 6, 2015 4:03 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Fizbin glances at Kama's large axe and pales, "Fizbin be good, Fizbin stay here!"

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Nov 6, 2015 4:54 pm

Nov 6, 2015 4:54 pm

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"I don't trust him not to run off and tell King Boss that we are planning to rescue our employer. I say bind him, hands and feet. If he keeps his promise to behave, next time maybe we only bind his hands."

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Nov 6, 2015 9:44 pm

Nov 6, 2015 9:44 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Fizbin is compliant as you bind his hands and feet. What choice does he have?

As you prepare to leave, the wolves stand when Hollow does, the male on her right and the female on her left. The stick to her like glue, not even letting the rest of the party get too close to her.

[Rolling Wolf stealth now, you may all roll when you get a chance]
[I am counting the wolves in the results of your group stealth check]

Rolls

Wolf Stealth - (1d20+4, 1d20+4)

1d20+4 : (9) + 4 = 13

1d20+4 : (19) + 4 = 23

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Nov 6, 2015 10:13 pm

Nov 6, 2015 10:13 pm

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Hollow seems a little concerned with the attention the wolves are giving her, but she shakes it off to focus on the task at hand. She slowly makes her way down the hall letting Kama and the others go first.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Nov 6, 2015 10:33 pm

Nov 6, 2015 10:33 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

(OoC: Even wolves respect the aristocracy!)

Wish tries to keep up with Kama as he slinks down the corridor and across the bridge.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+3)

(10) + 3 = 13

Nov 6, 2015 10:38 pm

Nov 6, 2015 10:38 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama stalks down the passageway, greataxe in one hand, a tangle of bugbear hair attached to the head in the other. He mentally pushes out any thoughts of concern; the time is now, and the task is at hand.

Rolls

Stealth with Disadvantage - (1d20+1, 1d20+1)

1d20+1 : (2) + 1 = 3

1d20+1 : (18) + 1 = 19

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Nov 7, 2015 12:14 am

Nov 7, 2015 12:14 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

I wait until the others leave, then I take the rear guard once more.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Nov 7, 2015 12:29 am

Nov 7, 2015 12:29 am

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The party moves along toward the chamber where they are keeping Sildar. They cross the rickety bridge over the main passage which creaks ominously but no one comes to investigate. Kama walks up and peers around the corner into the chamber. This large cave is divided in half by a ten-foot-high escarpment. A steep natural staircase leads from the lower portion to the upper ledge. The air is hazy with the smoke of a cooking fire, and pungent from the smell of poorly cured hides and unwashed goblins.

Kama can see five goblins around the fire, eating their meal. None of them is obviously the leader. None of them seem to have noticed Kama watching them. The closest goblin is about 20 feet from where Kama is standing, and the stairs stand about 30 feet away.

[Refer to area 6 on the map I posted]

Party Order: Kama, Wish, Hollow/Wolves, Xora

Nov 7, 2015 6:29 am

Nov 7, 2015 6:29 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Sildar must be on the upper level, unless we're too late. Gonna assume Yeemik and maybe more gobbos are up there, too. Be ready to fan out behind and pick off targets. I'm going in.

I hope she's listening.

Kama takes a deep breath and mentally assures himself that he still has his greataxe and Klarg's head. He summons all 6' 6" of his half-orc frame, sticks out his chest, and strides purposefully into the room towards the five goblins and the fire. His lips turn into a scowl behind his tusks.

I hope this works.

Nov 7, 2015 5:52 pm

Nov 7, 2015 5:52 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish takes position at the corner and readies himself to step around with the torch and throw a javelin on Kama's word.

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Nov 7, 2015 8:09 pm

Nov 7, 2015 8:09 pm

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In situations like this, I will be listening. I've got your back in this Kama. It's time to move.

Nov 7, 2015 8:50 pm

Nov 7, 2015 8:50 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblins don't pay Kama much heed at first, assuming the large half-orc is their leader Klarg. A few moments later the goblins on the other side of the fire see that he's holding Klarg's head in his hand. They point at Kama wordlessly and sputter.

Kama gets closer and closer and still they can't speak. The goblins with their back to Kama turn to face him and gape.

Kama stands about 10 feet away at this point, the rest of you stand 20 feet away.

[I'll give you each an action here. Consider this your surprise round]

Nov 7, 2015 9:04 pm

Nov 7, 2015 9:04 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish chucks his javelin and moves up level with Kama, drawing his rapier.

Rolls

Throw javelin, damage on a hit - (1d20+5, 1d6+3)

1d20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

1d6+3 : (6) + 3 = 9

Nov 7, 2015 11:21 pm

Nov 7, 2015 11:21 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama stalks towards the seated goblins as the javelin sails past. He tosses Klarg's head at the group and swipes his greataxe, golf-club style, across the nearest goblin.

"GIVE ME THE HUMAN!" he roars, as a point of emphasis.

Rolls

Greataxe vs Goblin, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d12+3)

1d20+5 : (12) + 5 = 17

1d12+3 : (9) + 3 = 12

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Nov 8, 2015 3:14 am

Nov 8, 2015 3:14 am

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"Cha'thul fan!"

Hollow steps to the side to get a clear shot and lets an Eldritch Blast fly at one of the goblins.

Rolls

Eldritch Blast - (1d20+6, 1d10)

1d20+6 : (13) + 6 = 19

1d10 : (3) = 3

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Nov 9, 2015 4:09 pm

Nov 9, 2015 4:09 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

I fire at one of the goblins currently not targeted by the group as I continue moving forward, inching closer to the stairs.

Rolls

Attack! - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Damage - (1d8+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Nov 9, 2015 4:48 pm

Nov 9, 2015 4:48 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish's javelin soars wide of the mark, clattering harmlessly to the floor in the back of the room.

Kama's mighty blow cleaves right through goblin 1 and digs deep into goblin 2's side.

Hollow's magical blast hits Goblin 3's shoulder, destroying muscles and tendons.

Xora's shot is just wide of the mark and shatters against the far wall.

The goblins are shocked by the sudden assault and begin scrambling to get their weapons ready.

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Goblin 1: Dead
Goblin 2: Badly Wounded (5 damage)
Goblin 3: Wounded (3 damage)
Goblin 4: Unharmed
Goblin 5: Unharmed

[Players get 1st round of real initiative]

Rolls

Player Init - (1d20)

(4) = 4

Goblin Init - (1d20)

(3) = 3

Nov 9, 2015 5:21 pm

Nov 9, 2015 5:21 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Well?" Kama says, in anger. "I don't see anybody bringing me the human! Alive and unspoiled!" He turns and steps past the fire towards one of the unharmed goblins, and swings his greataxe down as though to punish that goblin's lack of initiative. Kama is banking on the hope that the wounded goblins will still be in shock, and the more they can wound, kill, or otherwise strike fear into, the better the party's chances should be in surviving this.

Rolls

Greataxe vs Goblin #4, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d12+3)

1d20+5 : (5) + 5 = 10

1d12+3 : (2) + 3 = 5

Nov 9, 2015 8:52 pm

Nov 9, 2015 8:52 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

With this huge beast and his deadly axe advancing on him, Goblin 4 backs away from Kama, stumbling and falling over in his haste. He stumbles and falls just as the huge axe swooshes through the air where his head was just moments ago.

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Nov 9, 2015 9:13 pm

Nov 9, 2015 9:13 pm

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Hollow repeats her spell and blasts goblin 3 again.

Rolls

Eldritch blast - (1d20+6, 1d10)

1d20+6 : (11) + 6 = 17

1d10 : (5) = 5

Nov 9, 2015 9:17 pm

Nov 9, 2015 9:17 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Hollow's second blast of energy catches Goblin 3 right in the chest, dropping him to the floor where he is very still.

Goblin 1: Dead
Goblin 2: Badly Wounded (5 damage)
Goblin 3: Dead
Goblin 4: Unharmed
Goblin 5: Unharmed

Nov 10, 2015 12:47 am

Nov 10, 2015 12:47 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish draws his rapier and steps forward to flank a goblin (4? 5?) and attack.

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Rolls

Rapier attack, damage, sneak attack damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3, 1d6)

1d20+5 : (11) + 5 = 16

1d8+3 : (2) + 3 = 5

1d6 : (3) = 3

Nov 10, 2015 2:17 pm

Nov 10, 2015 2:17 pm

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Wish glides up behind Goblin 4, who is distracted by the massive half-orc and his scary axe. The little goblin doesn't notice anything until it goes weak. Looking down it can see the tip of the rapier protruding from his chest. It slumps over and slides off the blade slowly.

Goblin 1: Dead
Goblin 2: Badly Wounded (5 damage)
Goblin 3: Dead
Goblin 4: Dead
Goblin 5: Unharmed

Just waiting on Moofs :)

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Nov 10, 2015 5:11 pm

Nov 10, 2015 5:11 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

This is almost too easy. What are we missing here? In any case, I fire at the untouched goblin.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Damage - (1d8+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Nov 10, 2015 5:26 pm

Nov 10, 2015 5:26 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Xora's second shot misses, shattering the arrow against the wall.

The remaining goblins throw themselves on the ground, begging for mercy, "Please no kill!"

At that time you hear someone from the area beyond the steps. Looking over you see a goblin, a bit larger and stronger looking than most, holding who you recognize to be Sildar by the edge of upper area, "You leave now, or me kill stupid hooman!"

Sildar looks like he's seen better days, obviously having been beaten during his captivity. His white hair and goatee are matted with dried blood. He slumps over, barely able to hold up his own weight.

He looks down at you, "Don't trust him, he's going to kill me anyway," he manages to speak, slurring his words terribly. The goblin responds by pulling roughly on Sildar's hair, exposing his neck. He rests a dagger against his neck and smiles his most twisted smile.

Nov 10, 2015 6:28 pm

Nov 10, 2015 6:28 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"No," growls Kama, stalking towards the stairs. He ignores the cowering goblins at the lower level, the slick of fresh blood staining the ground, and the gore dripping from his own armor. Kama kicks Klarg's head soccer-style towards what is presumably Yeemik. "You release the human unharmed, and I consider sparing your life."

Kama's expression, coupled with the intent purpose behind his advance, belies the fact that he'd love nothing more than to introduce Yeemik to his greataxe.

Rolls

Intimidation, with Inspiration - (1d20+3, 1d20+3)

1d20+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

1d20+3 : (9) + 3 = 12

Nov 10, 2015 6:42 pm

Nov 10, 2015 6:42 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Yeemik pales for a moment, but then smiles again, "You lie, you not let hooman die! Stay back!"

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Nov 10, 2015 10:25 pm

Nov 10, 2015 10:25 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"You kill him, I rip your throat out with my teeth. Among other things." I keep an arrow aimed at his head, just waiting for him to make a wrong move.

Rolls

Intimidation - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

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Nov 11, 2015 2:05 am

Nov 11, 2015 2:05 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

We aren't getting anywhere with intimidation tactics. I'll try something else, please play along everyone. Hollow broadcasts this to her allies.

She drops her hands at her sides and saunters into the room. She motions for the wolves to follow her with a quiet snap.

"Hello, Yeemik, my name is Hollow. We got off to a bad start. We don't wan to kill you. To prove it my friends will put their weapons away." She nods at the others and hopes the do it then continues. "You are right. We don't want the human to die, Sildar is a friend. We wanted to negotiate his release but things got out of hand with Klarg back there. Now Klarg is dead and we can't make him rich. Lucky for you. Now we get to negotiate with you. Let Sildar go and we will pay you your weight in gold. We have it on a wagon, back on the road. Your scouts jumped us before we had a chance to talk. Now, in addition to money we can offer protection from your king boss man, all you have to do to earn that is tell us what you know about his plans, then we will be good friends. All we want is for everyone to walk out of here alive and well, and as friends. I promise we won't hurt you. We have Fizbin tied up in the next room, unhurt. We have your wolves, unharmed. See we are friends...or we can be. Just let Sildar go. You have my word."

Hollow pours on the charm, pouting when talking about violence, smiling when talking of friendship, and batting her eyelashes like a strumpet new to court, hoping to win the goblin over.

Rolls

Deception (with Inspiration) - (1d20+4, 1d20+4)

1d20+4 : (2) + 4 = 6

1d20+4 : (18) + 4 = 22

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Nov 11, 2015 2:16 am

Nov 11, 2015 2:16 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Smooth-talker. Never trust the silver-tongued ones. I continue to hold the longbow, but do manage to begrudgingly put my arrow back in its quiver.

Nov 11, 2015 4:18 am

Nov 11, 2015 4:18 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama exhales, slowly, letting the battle lust dissipate. He lowers his greataxe, then purposefully slings the weapon to his back. The fighter remains where he is, positioned near the base of the stairs with his hands at his sides.

Nov 11, 2015 5:23 am

Nov 11, 2015 5:23 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Yeemik is sceptical at first, but at the promise of gold he perks up, "You take hooman. Klarg dead, me boss here now! You leave, come back with many gold!" He releases Sildar, who stumbles down the stairs to join you.

"Thank you for helping me," Sildar says to the party, before running out of energy and slumping down to the ground a few feet from Kama.

Party gains 200 xp for the battle and for completing the "dungeon"

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Nov 11, 2015 5:33 am

Nov 11, 2015 5:33 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kill him. Kama, get Sildar out of here. Hollow sends to her party the moment Sildar is clear of the steps.

"Cha'thul fan!" Hollow lets out a yell then rushes to cover Sildar and get him out the chamber.

Rolls

Eldritch Blast - (1d20+6, 1d10)

1d20+6 : (7) + 6 = 13

1d10 : (9) = 9

Nov 11, 2015 6:05 am

Nov 11, 2015 6:05 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish risks a quick glance of incredulity at Hollow. *That worked??!*

Then he rushes up the stairs to engage Yeemik if the goblin is still standing.

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Rolls

Rapier (if I can close the distance this round), damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3)

1d20+5 : (18) + 5 = 23

1d8+3 : (1) + 3 = 4

Nov 11, 2015 6:33 am

Nov 11, 2015 6:33 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

As much as he would like to smash Yeemik's face in, Kama understands the value of teamwork. He pulls Sildar up and attempts to fireman-carry the human out of the chamber. He casts dark glances at the goblins by his feet as he passes, daring them to give him an excuse to drop Sildar and use his weapons.

Nov 11, 2015 2:09 pm

Nov 11, 2015 2:09 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Yeemik, having totally believed Hollow's sincerity, is caught off guard as her magical blast catches him in the chest. He staggers back but miraculously stays on his feet until Wish gracefully bounds up the staircase and puts a blade through his heart.

Kama is able to get Sildar out of the chamber, he is standing by the rickety bridge.

Gonna give another 25 xp for a spectacular betrayal

Nov 11, 2015 4:00 pm

Nov 11, 2015 4:00 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish inspects Yeemik's body, and then walks around this upper terrace, looking to see if Yeemik had anything up here.

Rolls

Perception, if needed - (1d20+3)

(16) + 3 = 19

Nov 11, 2015 4:10 pm

Nov 11, 2015 4:10 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish find a pouch on Yeemik's body which contains 3 gold teeth and 15 silver pieces. Further inspection of the upper floor reveals nothing useful, just some scraps of food, clothing, and a dirty goblin bedroll.

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Nov 11, 2015 4:48 pm

Nov 11, 2015 4:48 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Now that all targets are neutralized, I head out towards Sildar and Kama.

Nov 11, 2015 5:15 pm

Nov 11, 2015 5:15 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama bears Sildar across the bridge, to the room containing provisions and the bound Fizbin. He sets the human down as gently as he can, and works to free any restraints and assess Sildar's condition.

"Name's Kama," says the half-orc. He is assuming that Silder is conscious and listening, but doesn't bother checking that until he's done with his assessment. "You're the human with Gundren?"

OOC: Well, all immediate threats are neutralized. Still got the unharmed and the badly-wounded goblins on the lower level.

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Nov 11, 2015 5:19 pm

Nov 11, 2015 5:19 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The man nods, "Name's Sildar Hallwinter, and I was to accompany Gundren on his way to Phandalin," he says, and then holds his hands out to show the environment, "as you can see, we never made it. We were ambushed in the woods and dragged here. They didn't keep Gundren long, they took him to their base of operations, along with Gundren's map to Wave Echo Cave. That's probably why they were after us to begin with, and they got what they were after with no trouble."

Nov 11, 2015 5:28 pm

Nov 11, 2015 5:28 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"What's at Wave Echo Cave?" asks Kama. He briefly leaves Sildar to bring over some of the slightly-spoiled, but hopefully still-edible, food in the goblins' stash, reasoning that anything would be better than nothing (and he gave his rations to the wolves). Kama also holds out his waterskin. "Don't suppose that has anything to do with the provisions we were hired to cart over to Phandalin?"

Nov 11, 2015 5:52 pm

Nov 11, 2015 5:52 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish descends the stairs to rejoin Hollow, jingling the pouch with a grin.

He calls out to the cowering goblins: "You're free now! Both Yeemik and Klarg are no more! Hooray!" Then he turns to Hollow and stows the pouch. "Let's see what the others are up to, you tricksy minx." His respect for her keeps growing and growing.

Nov 11, 2015 6:14 pm

Nov 11, 2015 6:14 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Gundren and his brothers, Tharden and Nundro, discovered the lost entrance to Wave Echo Cave..." he tells the tale of Wave Echo Cave's history:

Quote:

More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver's Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge (called the Forge of Spells), where magic items could be crafted. Times were good, and the nearby human town of Phandalin prospered as well. But then disaster struck when orcs swept through the North and laid waste to all in their path.

A powerful force of orcs reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of Wave Echo Cave was lost.

He finishes the story of the history of Wave Echo Cave, "So, yes, they supplies you were bringing are for the re-opening of the cave. Mostly mining supplies and clothing."

"I also remember the goblins speaking of someone called the Black Spider, if that means anything to you," he says after a short pause while he thinks.

The goblins that Wish spoke to remain cowering on the floor of the cave while the wolves lick their lips hungrily.

Sorry for the copy/paste. It's a long story to try to work into a cohesive role-playing moment!

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Nov 11, 2015 6:52 pm

Nov 11, 2015 6:52 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Hollow won't meet the eyes of her party memebrs. She stare off toward the mouth of the cave. It might just be the rush of battle, but her face is flush. "Silver-tongued Devils. Never trust hem" she says in a low quiet tone to no one in particular. Xora hears in her mind, Not even for a minute.

Snapping back into herself, Hollow moves with purpose and says to the group, "I need to go check on my si...servants. I'm sure they are fine but we've been gone long enough. This man needs medical attention that we seem ill equipped to provide. We'll make a sled to get him back to the wagon then we head to Phandilin to learn more about that castle I think."

With that she makes to leave the cave.

Nov 11, 2015 7:12 pm

Nov 11, 2015 7:12 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"What do we do about them?" Kama asks of the group, indicating the remaining goblins. The half-orc checks on the condition of the wounded goblin, and tears strips from their clothing to bind the gash and stop the bleeding. To the unharmed goblins, he orders them to create Hollow's sled.

Nov 11, 2015 7:14 pm

Nov 11, 2015 7:14 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblins, terrified of Kama, rush to find materials to make a sled. They are able to piece something workable together in a short time.

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Nov 11, 2015 7:41 pm

Nov 11, 2015 7:41 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"How can we trust them not to run off and tell the Black Spider we are coming? I can't afford to pay them anything myself, and it is unlikely that Gundren, if he is still alive, or the townsfolk of Fandolin will want them around." She shudders a little, then continues, "I can only think of the one option." You all understand that killing them is what she is talking about, but she doesn't like it.

Nov 11, 2015 7:47 pm

Nov 11, 2015 7:47 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish retrieves Hollow's crossbow and frowns threateningly at Fizbin.
"Yeemik is dead, too. Now, you're not going to do anything foolish, like trying to attack us or anyone else on the road, are you?"

If Fizbin seems disinclined to fight, Wish will smile and cut him loose. "Good. My friend Kama is trying to help one of your goblin friends who was hurt in the fighting. Now go and help us build a litter for our injured friend."

With that, Wish goes and talks to the man, clasping hands with Sildar. "Good to see you again, sir. I'm glad we were able to find you in time. We'll get you the rest of the way to Phandalin in short order. Then maybe we can figure out where the goblins' - or this Black Spider's - base of operations is, and bring him back as well. I'm sure Nundro and Tharden are worried."

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Nov 11, 2015 7:56 pm

Nov 11, 2015 7:56 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Fizbin hurriedly assists in creation of the litter, all three of them are being good little goblin boys.

Sildar thanks everyone for the timely rescue, "Yes, it would be nice to get to Phandalin. Maybe I could sleep in a real bed again, my old bones aren't made for this anymore!"

Nov 11, 2015 8:19 pm

Nov 11, 2015 8:19 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Wish points out, softly, to Hollow. "Trust is always an option." He looks at the industrious goblins, working to create a litter for their friend Sildar. "Killing in battle is one thing, but killing in cold blood...? I don't want to be that person, I don't want any of us to be that person, and I don't think you want to be that person." He looks away, out into the distance, afraid that he's flubbing his interactions with this beautiful person he wants to be his friend. "I don't know what it's like to have people depending on me, to lead people, like you do. But living on my own for so long, I've learned to value anything with a life of its own. Maybe you don't see your way to trusting these goblins to be good, and don't see another option. Allow me to suggest another option."

Wish turns to the goblins, as they've finished the travois. "Good work! Now, let me ask you something: what do you think your King will think of the job you did here today?" He squats down to be at eye level with them. "You didn't protect Klarg, and now he's dead. You didn't protect Yeemik, and now he's dead. What do you think your king is going to do if he finds you here as the only survivors? I don't think he's going to be very happy. If I were you, I'd leave, never come back, and hope that King Grol never, ever finds you." (he attempts persuasion - let me know if there are any situational modifiers or ADV) If they're not running away already, he looks at Kama and Hollow for help in intimidating these little guys.

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Rolls

Persuasion - (1d20+1)

(4) + 1 = 5

Nov 11, 2015 8:26 pm

Nov 11, 2015 8:26 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The goblins don't take much convincing, they know how their boss takes to failure. If they are not stopped by any of the others, the two who were protecting Yeemik leave quickly, but Fizbin is slow to leave, obviously deep in thought.

Everyone will get one inspiration point for wonderful role-playing through the cave

Nov 11, 2015 8:33 pm

Nov 11, 2015 8:33 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama first orders the three goblins to also pack as much of their looted spoils onto the litter. The half-orc inspects items that are more valuable to either the party, or the town of Phandalin.

OOC: Assuming that whatever coinage we've recovered is also going onto the litter, or in Wish's pockets (is someone keeping track of how much?). Kama isn't bothering with the money at this point, as there are other matters to attend to.

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Nov 11, 2015 8:42 pm

Nov 11, 2015 8:42 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The vast majority of the supplies are printed with the blue lion symbol of the Lionshield Coster (A trading company that's recently set up in Phandalin). The rest of the supplies are dirty clothing and spoiled food that the goblins haven't bothered to clean up.

Nov 11, 2015 8:46 pm

Nov 11, 2015 8:46 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Kama tries to get as much of the supplies from the Lionshield Coster onto the litter. He is mindful that Sildar takes precedence, and will leave whatever cannot be ported in the cave.

Actually, he has an idea.

"Why don't we bring one of these gobbos with us, up to the town?" he suggests. "Have them guide the owners of these supplies back to this hideout for recovery?" That'd certainly lighten the load for the trip.

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foolsmask Inactive forever!

Nov 11, 2015 8:57 pm

Nov 11, 2015 8:57 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

Hollow makes no objections to lettin the goblins go, but she watches them leave with concern written plainly on her face. She waits for the others at the mouth of the cave clearly eager to get back to the wagon.

Moofsalot Inactive for 1 months

Nov 12, 2015 2:14 am

Nov 12, 2015 2:14 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Gundren's dead then?" I'm half listening while impatiently tapping my foot. All of this talk. Mind-numbing.

Nov 12, 2015 2:48 am

Nov 12, 2015 2:48 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"If he is, we're probably not getting paid," says Kama. "Personally, I want to find and rescue him if he's still alive, payment be damned. Someone obviously targeted him and his map."

The half-orc orders the goblins to port the litter with Sildar and a few supplies from the Lionshield Coster. They join up with Hollow at the cave entrance. "Then again, we did find a few spoils of war in this hideout. That would probably be more than enough for you?"

"Wish!" calls out Kama. "You got everything?"

foolsmask Inactive forever!

Nov 12, 2015 3:54 am

Nov 12, 2015 3:54 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"If Gundren is smart he obfuscated the map. Any pickpocket may have grabbed it in passing. He wouldn't want to lose his windfall that way, they are probably trying to torture him to get the information now.. Either way, I want to know if he is or not, and the people of Phandolin will want to know who will be moving into the area, at least."

Almost as an after thought, Hollow leads the wolves over to the fresh goblin corpses indicating that they should eat.

"Maybe that will keep the goblin population in check."

With that she makes her way back to the wagon. When she sees Seipora they quickly embrace and then Hollow exchanges a few mental words with Jozin and Cyril. The dead horses have been moved off the road.

Nov 12, 2015 8:18 am

Nov 12, 2015 8:18 am

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

"Gundren is not just my boss; he's my friend, and I want to find out what happened to him - rescue him, if I can - the same way I would want to rescue any of you." That made clear, Wish sets his gear aside for a moment and dives into the stream again, bathing the blood and sweat from his body. When he emerges, he shapes water to dry himself. Gathering up his equipment once more, he replies to Kama's question: "Yes, I'm ready! We can come back later for the goods, or tell the people who own this stuff - the Lionshield, did you say, Sildar? - where it is so they can get it." (from the map, I'm imagining it as at a large stack of crates, at least one wagon load's worth)

Assuming no further incident, Wish accompanies everyone back to the wagon and from thence continues the journey toward Phandalin.
(in other words, that's it for me; I'm ready to screen wipe to the next sequence, as it seems we're preparing to do)

Nov 12, 2015 2:38 pm

Nov 12, 2015 2:38 pm

Re: Part 1: Goblin Arrows

The stack of crates is quite large, looks like they looted a whole wagonload

The wolves eat happily for a few moments, until they see that Hollow is leaving. They bound over to her side and follow back to the wagon. Seipora and the ex-cultists are a bit uncomfortable around them for a while, until it becomes clear that they're not going to attack

Will be continued in a new thread!

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