Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

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Meribson Inactive forever!

Oct 21, 2019 1:43 pm

Oct 21, 2019 1:43 pm

Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

The glow of torches or a fire give the cave entrance an ominous appearance, but the crack of thunder alongside the deluge of rain and battering of hail drove you to ignore your apprehension. Stepping past the precipice into the fanged mouth of the cave, several guards of what appears to be a merchant caravan approach, weapons drawn but not raised.

The lead guard, apparently a captain from his higher quality sword and more elaborately decorated armor, holds up a hand as the last of you steps out of the storm.

"Ho there! What brings such an...exotic group through Khelbane's Pass? Naught but Trade Guild merchants use this pass," the lead guard, his voice gruff and graveled, demands, his posture tense.

"Oh coin of Aengrist, calm down Captain!" calls out a woman from further in the camp.

Shoving aside several of the slower guard, a pale-skinned, silver-blonde human woman approached your group as she continued to berate the guard captain, "Despite what the Guild likes to claim, they do not own this pass, and this is the only shelter from that storm for leagues! So pipe down, and let them warm up by a fire! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?!"

Despite being a hair over five foot at most, the woman seemed to tower over the guard captain. Without a word, the guards began to sheathe swords and relax their posture.

OOC:

I leave how long you guys have known each other to you, but the five of you are entering the cave as a single group.

theeyetyrant Inactive forever!

Oct 21, 2019 2:57 pm

Oct 21, 2019 2:57 pm

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Brewwwwhhh I love a good rain storm. Reminds me of my time in the woods. I say, shaking the water off of my black, equine body. I appreciate you allowing us to use the cave, though. I fear others may not take to the weather as well.

Oct 21, 2019 3:11 pm

Oct 21, 2019 3:11 pm

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"Anyone else getting a bad vibe here?", the small procyon says as they pull their well-worn robe tighter across their body, "I hate to point out the obvious but that cave looks like a skull." He looks around at each of you in turn, "surrounded by other skulls."

OOC:

Rolling history to see if there is more general knowledge about this area, like if there are progenitor races that have commonly created skull caves in this area.

Rolls

History - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Squadfather44 Inactive forever!

Oct 21, 2019 3:14 pm

Oct 21, 2019 3:14 pm

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Manneo stays silent as the others enter the cave. Even though the woman got the guards to relax, he still kept a good grip on his longaxe. I've been in worse storms than this when I was still up in the mountains. This is a light drizzle compared to them.

As he speaks Manneo can't help, but to notice the beauty that the human female possesses.

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Oct 21, 2019 3:53 pm

Oct 21, 2019 3:53 pm

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A female Dragonborn: She looks to be in her later teens or possible early twenties. She is 6'2" and must weight around 300 pounds. She has dark blue scales that are almost violet for skin and it could easily be mistaken for black tone. Her eyes, golden hued, are a bit sunken and many times hard to see. She seems to have a charm about her for a dragonborn.

Dragonborn feet ended with three strong talon-like claws with a fourth claw in the back, while their hands were similar with three claws with a thumb replacing the rear claw. A dragonborn's head featured a blunt snout, a strong brow, and reptilian frills on the cheeks and ears. On the back of the head, a crest of hornlike scales formed what resembled a mess of ropy hair. That hair is like her scales, very dark bluish violet.

Description of Faerlin's gear: She wears blacken chain with a dark red tabard which has an open eye upon it. She has a amulet of the all seeing eye on a cord around her neck and waterskin over her shoulder. She holds a spear in a non-threatening manner in her hands. There is multiple weapons and such attacked to her backpack and a pouch to her side. She sports a dagger in her right side leg strap. She has a cloak with hood on protecting her from the elements.
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Water dripping off her hooded cloak and a spear in her hands, Yes. The rain has been driving us hard. Some shelter would great. as she tosses back her hood exposing her face. Her gear marks her as religious.

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Oct 22, 2019 2:00 pm

Oct 22, 2019 2:00 pm

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Shooing the guards off, the woman turns to face you, barely blinking at the odd mix of races, "Pick a campfire and get yourselves warmed up, but start any trouble and you'll find that the guards aren't the dangerous ones." Her warning given, she turns and heads back to her own fire.

The interior of the cave is dotted by five large camp fires, though an unlit tunnel extends deeper into the mountain on the eastern wall. The majority of those surrounding the fires look to be humans, with an odd gnome or halfling and, most surprisingly, a single kenku sitting off on their own.

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Oct 23, 2019 1:07 am

Oct 23, 2019 1:07 am

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As you settle in around the camp fires, you catch bits of scattered conversations among those that were already in the cave.

"...ny idea? The tunnel wasn't here last time I came through..."

"...couldda sworn I heard a rockslide as we were settling in..."

"...seem more out there than usual? Just yesterday he was holding his amulet and cawing even more nonsense..."

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Oct 23, 2019 1:19 am

Oct 23, 2019 1:19 am

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Faerlin settles in. She doesn't pay the fire much attention and is looking about.

OOC:

Casts Detect Magic and scanning.

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Oct 23, 2019 1:47 am

Oct 23, 2019 1:47 am

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Manneo sits down by one of the fires and starts to dry out. Sitting his longaxe down and in easy reach, Manneo matches the stare of the Frosthorne knight.

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Oct 23, 2019 12:34 pm

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Oct 23, 2019 3:47 pm

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Ranos plops down, his robe splaying out around him. He starts aimlessly rolling some trinkets around on the ground, nodding or grimacing in turn as they land in various positions. To the experienced party, you can tell he is really just looking busy while listening closely to other conversations. He nonchalantly points towards with his clawed finger Manneo and mumbles something.

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Rolls

Perception to listen in on the conversation about the Kenku and their amulet - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

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Oct 23, 2019 5:21 pm

Oct 23, 2019 5:21 pm

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Manneo simply shrugs his shoulders and nods his head in the direction the conversation came from. Not sure, they were speaking about it, over there. Manneo looks into the fire a moment as he mumbles a his reply.

Manneo tries to see if he can pick up anymore information about the tunnels.

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Rolls

Perception - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

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Oct 23, 2019 7:00 pm

Oct 23, 2019 7:00 pm

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Jahred took a moment, trying to decide who he was going to be, but something about the silver blonde haired woman told him he'd probably do best being himself. She seemed sharp, and her people on edge, and the young man had no desire to put his skills to the test needlessly. "Thank you for your hospitality, m'Lady, can't say I was expecting warmth in such an imposing edifice." He said giving her a brief but appropriate bow for someone of unknown, but clearly high status. "I think my companions would agree when I say we have no intention of learning how dangerous anyone here is, guards or otherwise."

He removed his pack and set it and his bow down beside Faerlin, the young man's slight and wiry frame was a study in contrast to his large and more imposing Dragonborn companion, and he gave a sigh of relief as he rid himself of the weight. He had left his finer clothes in his pack, and was thankful for his more comfortable, albeit simpler, common garb of greens and browns. Warming his hands by the fire he cast his eyes about the Lady's entourage taking in the details, these people were clearly on edge, and the Lady hadn't even waited around for introductions; of course, that could easily have been on account of them being beneath her concern beyond keeping her captain from embarrassing her.

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Oct 23, 2019 7:01 pm

Oct 23, 2019 7:01 pm

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OOC:

Just wondering if Jahred knows anything about this place.

Rolls

History - (1d20+3)

(7) + 3 = 10

theeyetyrant Inactive forever!

Oct 23, 2019 10:05 pm

Oct 23, 2019 10:05 pm

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I shake the water out of my mane and find the fire with the fewest people. I then lie down next to the fire and look deep into the flames.

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Oct 24, 2019 1:29 pm

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As the various members of the caravan begin laying out bedrolls, something flies out from the tunnel leading further into the mountain. The people closest to the tunnel scream and leap from the ground, scrambling to get away from whatever it was. Guards draw their weapons and race towards the tunnel, as another thing is thrown into the closest camp fire, dousing the flames.

OOC:

Everyone roll initiative.

GeneCortess Inactive for 6 months

Oct 24, 2019 2:08 pm

Oct 24, 2019 2:08 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

INIT

Rolls

INIT - (1d20+1)

(6) + 1 = 7

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Oct 24, 2019 2:19 pm

Oct 24, 2019 2:19 pm

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OOC:

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative check - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

theeyetyrant Inactive forever!

Oct 24, 2019 3:52 pm

Oct 24, 2019 3:52 pm

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I stand and draw longbow.

Rolls

initiative - (1d20+2)

(12) + 2 = 14

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Oct 24, 2019 7:04 pm

Oct 24, 2019 7:04 pm

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"Check your light!" Jahred calls out as he grabs and readies his shortbow, moving in front of his fire to hopefully keep it from being snuffed out.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(11) + 2 = 13

Oct 25, 2019 2:27 pm

Oct 25, 2019 2:27 pm

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Ranos, already on edge, jumps to his feet. "I knews someting was going on 'ere! I coulds feel it in da air!"

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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(15) + 3 = 18

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Oct 26, 2019 3:03 am

Oct 26, 2019 3:03 am

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"Azak! Azak!" comes the shriek as a troup of goblins pour out from the tunnel, bows in hand and crude, hooked swords at their hips.

The one that seems to be in charge knocks an arrow and fires at Ranos as he cries out, "Ganish-aba, zgukoz!"

OOC:

Anyone notice that the RNG seems to hate this group? The initiative order is:

Monster: 22 (gone)
PC: 18
Monster: 17
PC: 14
PC: 13
Monster: 12
PC: 7
Monster: 4
Monster: 3
PC: 2

Given the nature of play-by-post gaming, I'm going to treat the PC slots as a first-come-first serve basis.

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Rolls

Shortbow - (1d20+4)

(6) + 4 = 10

GeneCortess Inactive for 6 months

Oct 26, 2019 3:48 am

Oct 26, 2019 3:48 am

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Faerlin steps forward (making sure they are in my dear 15' cube but not in 5' range preferably). She says an acrane word lets out a thundering howl that an easily be heard a long way away. She has her War Hammer out and ready.

OOC:

Cast Thunderwave spell level 1.

[ +- ] Thunderwave

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Rolls

Damage - (2d8)

(72) = 9

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Oct 26, 2019 4:16 pm

Oct 26, 2019 4:16 pm

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With a deafening crack of thunder, a veritable wave radiates out from the dragonborn, catching two of the approaching goblins.

One is sent flying back, letting out a keening cry as it falls and stills, while the other clutches at its head as blood seeps from its ears. Staggering to its feet, it glares out at the entire group before turning around and stumbling back to the tunnel.

"Ashka omzik! Kuzgath ishabaz!" it calls out as it reaches the tunnel and runs into the darkness.

OOC:

In case anyone is wondering, the goblins are using an incomplete language I put together loosely based off of Tolkien's Black Speech, and since only Wahuhi understands Goblin, I'm providing translations in the notes.

Next up is a PC slot.

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Rolls

Gob Con - (1d20)

(3) = 3

Gob Con - (1d20)

(13) = 13

theeyetyrant Inactive forever!

Oct 28, 2019 1:34 pm

Oct 28, 2019 1:34 pm

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Goblins in coming. They want to destroy the mountain. I move my full movement in their direction.

OOC:

Can I see them to shoot them?

Oct 28, 2019 2:57 pm

Oct 28, 2019 2:57 pm

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"Destroy dah entire mountain? How..." Ranos rushes along in the wake of Wahuhi.

OOC:

I would like to get close enough with, hopefully, a single movement action to let loose with a Firebolt at a goblin but I'm not sure what the range or lighting looks like right now.

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Rolls

Firebolt attack - (1d20+5)

(7) + 5 = 12

Firebolt damage - (1d10)

(1) = 1

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Oct 28, 2019 5:05 pm

Oct 28, 2019 5:05 pm

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Jahred draws his bow and takes aim at one of the goblins, preferably one damaged by Faerlin's attack, and lets loose an arrow.

Rolls

Attacking with shortbow. - (1d20+4)

(5) + 4 = 9

Potential damage with shortbow. - (1d6)

(6) = 6

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Oct 28, 2019 5:12 pm

Oct 28, 2019 5:12 pm

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Manneo gets up and grabs his longaxe. Moving with the others he prepares to fight the goblins.

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Oct 29, 2019 1:42 am

Oct 29, 2019 1:42 am

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Hearing the warning of their comrade, swarms of goblins come pouring out of the tunnel, the majority armed as the initial few but a few wearing more ornate garb.

As the majority of the goblins launch arrows into the bundles of people around campfires, the ornately dressed goblin raises a staff topped with a roughly hewn white crystal and lets out a short chant, "Kuzgath Kizath, orzuzak gukat!"

With a rumbling K-KRAK, the entire cave shakes as cracks form in the walls, floor, and ceiling. Stalactites at the entrance fall to the ground, shattering and splintering while further in the floor splits, forming crevices that could turn an unwary step into a broken leg.

OOC:

The entire cave is now considered difficult terrain, requiring double movement and the majority of the goblins are considered to be within dim light, so everyone without darkvision has disadvantage on attacks against them. The one exception is the one that made the save against Faerlin's spell, which is brightly illuminated. PC next.

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Oct 29, 2019 2:06 am

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Faerlin calls out as light appears from the top of head as she brushes her hand over it. Let all seeing Gruumsh see and crush you. and she advances on the goblins.

OOC:

Casts Light on the top of her head and moves 15'.

[ +- ] Cantrip Light

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Oct 29, 2019 1:25 pm

Oct 29, 2019 1:25 pm

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With a cackling cry, two of the goblin archers take aim at the most apparent threat: the dragonborn cleric.

The first arrow bounces off of her shield, while the second punches through chain to bury itself in to flesh, narrowly missing the heart. Seeing this, the other goblins give a rallying cry as they swarm over the guards. For their part, the guards hold their ground, as do several members of the caravan.

One bearing the snowflake and coin crest of the Frosthorne Knights on his shield lets out a bellow as he drives his sword through a goblin, while elsewhere a partially plucked kenku lets out a shriek as twin green blasts of energy fly from his beak.

Rolls

Shortbow 2 - (1d20+4)

(20) + 4 = 24

Shortbow 1 - (1d20+4)

(9) + 4 = 13

Crit! - (2d6+4)

(53) + 4 = 12

GeneCortess Inactive for 6 months

Oct 29, 2019 3:47 pm

Oct 29, 2019 3:47 pm

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Faerlin tries to grab at the arrow in her chest to pull it out, but fails and collapses to the ground where she was standing.

OOC:

Unconscoius and at 0 HP now. Still have light for an hour around her out to 20'

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theeyetyrant Inactive forever!

Oct 29, 2019 4:21 pm

Oct 29, 2019 4:21 pm

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I yell at them in goblin.

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Oct 29, 2019 6:20 pm

Oct 29, 2019 6:20 pm

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Ranos concentrates for a moment before mumbling something under his breath. "Time for a nap nap!"

OOC:

I am casting Sleep, primarily on the caster and then moving to the archers nearby the caster if there are HP left over.

OOC:

I am very confused as to the layout of what is happening. Could we get a map, even a crude one?

[ +- ] Sleep

Last edited October 29, 2019 8:10 pm

Rolls

Sleep 5d8 - (5d8)

(82283) = 23

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Oct 30, 2019 1:15 am

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https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d4/b5/53/d4b553a0518931477ddc0f75825cac4f.jpg

OOC:

Rough map, as requested. Blue are PCs, Green are Goblins, Red are guards, Grey are members of the caravan, Black is the magic-blasting kenku, the Dark Blue-Green is the knight, Pale Tan is Dim Light, Yellow is Brightly Illuminated. Note that the map is not to scale.

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Oct 30, 2019 1:35 am

Oct 30, 2019 1:35 am

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As the goblin mage prepares to cast another spell, his chanting is interrupted by a yawn as he and three other goblins drop to the ground, snores emanating from them nearly louder than the thunder still rumbling outside.

Seeing that the battle, even with mystical aid, is turning against them, the remaining conscious goblins scurry back into the tunnel, abandoning the dead, dying, and sleeping where they are. Not looking a gift horse in the mouth, the guards swiftly take their blades and cut the throats of the still living goblins.

OOC:

The four goblins making a diamond shape are now taking an unscheduled nap, courtesy of Ranos. They're goblins, it's not like they have a lot of hp. As for the rest, when this much goes this wrong this quickly, it becomes apparent that one is in over their head. Everyone gets 300 XP.

Oct 30, 2019 1:52 am

Oct 30, 2019 1:52 am

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"Wait wait wait! The caster gobbo mights know sumting, we should asks it questions!" Ranos is also going to go through the pockets of the caster. He is looking for a trinket to add to his collection along with anything of magical value such as scrolls or spell books.

OOC:

I would like to try to get in there and save the goblin for interrogation before the guards kill it, but I also realize it might be too late.

Thank you for the map, too, it was nice to see the bottle neck and how it was all working out.

With 300 XP that puts us at level 2, yes? 'Though we do need a long rest to actually level.

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Oct 30, 2019 5:16 pm

Oct 30, 2019 5:16 pm

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Glancing over Ranos, the knight looks like he is suppressing the urge to say something before moving over to Faerlin. Carefully moving her onto her back, he gripped the arrow where it met her scales.

"I'm sorry for this, but I cannot treat the injury with the arrow within it," with that, he pulled the arrow from out.

A soft blue glow emanates from his free hand, suffusing into the wound, muscle fibers knitting together. With a gasp, Faerlin regains consciousness.

OOC:

Faerlin heals 5 hp. And yes, you guys are now level 2.

GeneCortess Inactive for 6 months

Oct 30, 2019 5:50 pm

Oct 30, 2019 5:50 pm

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OOC:

Faerlin says I could have used that level early Ack. You think there is something wrong here!

Faerlin gasps as she come back to life. She can't help but notice the arrow is messing and the pain with it. She is also surprised to she her healer must be knight. She sputters out as her first words again aren't easily pieced together. My thanks. The all seeing eyes bless you. She does that in the best she do and not offend the man that just healed her.

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Oct 30, 2019 9:35 pm

Oct 30, 2019 9:35 pm

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Jahred had been ready to fire again, however the momentary dimming of light, the damage to the cave, and the downing of the closest person he had to a friend around here had distracted him. That wasn't the whole truth, but he needed to mull over what he had heard before he came to any conclusions.

His first priority was to check on Faerlin. Moving carefully through the damaged floor, he'd go to the Dragonborn's side and do his best to help her back to her feet. "You had me worried there for a moment." He said, before turning to the knight. "And for what it's worth, you have my thanks, Sir."

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Oct 30, 2019 10:41 pm

Oct 30, 2019 10:41 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin feeling better and well on her feet, We are going to perhaps have to deal with those Goblins again.

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Oct 30, 2019 11:08 pm

Oct 30, 2019 11:08 pm

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Looking up at the towering Dragonborn Ranos rests his chin in his clawed hand, "but what do they want? Did they tunnel in here? Where did they come from?" Kneeling on the ground, he opens a worn leather satchel at his side, removing various knick knacks including a chicken bone, a well-worn gambling die, and an oddly-shaped rock. He toss them onto the ground then gets down onto his hands and knees peering closely at this. "The fates say..." then his eyes get large as he looks down towards the tunnel.

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Oct 31, 2019 1:30 am

Oct 31, 2019 1:30 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

If we want to interrogate the sorcerer, I speak the language of the goblins.

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Oct 31, 2019 1:35 am

Oct 31, 2019 1:35 am

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"And the Frozen King bless your fortunes," the knight says to Faerlin, one holy servant to another.

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With that, the knight returns to the rest of the guard. The human woman that browbeat the guard captain into letting you use the cave stood in front of the now thoroughly restrained goblin mage, her anger rolling off her in veritable waves.

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Oct 31, 2019 1:54 am

Oct 31, 2019 1:54 am

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As the rantar finishes looking through the goblin's pockets, he nods at Wahuhi. "The gobbo sork still draws breath, we should talk to it, if you do not," he stammers a bit, "Uh... brain?" Then, after a couple of seconds in contemplation, his right index finger triumphantly thrusts towards the sky and his eyes shoot open in recollection, "mind! I meant if you do not mind." He shows the party a linen handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "B.T.". "I's got off of the gobbo; mayhaps a clue?"

Last edited October 31, 2019 5:27 am

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Oct 31, 2019 2:01 am

Oct 31, 2019 2:01 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin walk over to the captive. I can't speak its language but if you wish to force it to talk. I'm more than willing to aid you.

OOC:

Faerlin can aid if any wishes to intimidate it for information.

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Oct 31, 2019 2:26 am

Oct 31, 2019 2:26 am

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What should I ask? My people do not usually take prisoners.

Oct 31, 2019 9:27 pm

Oct 31, 2019 9:27 pm

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Thinking quickly Ranos says, "to starts we should asks who leads it, where it cames from and how many mores of its there are." He leans down over the fallen goblin's head and places both hands in the air above its forehead, as if preparing to pound a bongo drum. He looks up at the group with a wink and says, "readies?"

Last edited November 1, 2019 1:34 am

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Nov 1, 2019 3:13 am

Nov 1, 2019 3:13 am

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After being slapped awake, the bound goblin mage briefly struggles against the rope holding it fast. Soon realizing its predicament, it takes in its surroundings, more specifically the multiple armed and rather angry individuals surrounding it.

"Orzuzak in biiiig trouble now," the goblin says in broken Common, amusement coloring its tone.

"Tazarzak Korth gonna smashy smashy ganish-aba and korokoro. Tribe come. Tribe kill men, take breeders, turn ganish-aba into coat and korokoro into soup. Then Tazarzak Korth make tribe mightiest in mountains."

OOC:

As you may have noticed, goblins are not the friendliest of creatures.

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Nov 1, 2019 3:30 am

Nov 1, 2019 3:30 am

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Leans in on the Goblin with evil leering eyes. She starts withYour going to give us all that we want or life is going to be bad for you. FOREVER.

Now I want to hear about your tribes short comings lately. Have they made any good treasure to make me think about keeping you alive?

[ +- ] Interrogation

Last edited November 1, 2019 3:31 am

Rolls

Intimidation - (1d20+4)

(19) + 4 = 23

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Nov 1, 2019 2:07 pm

Nov 1, 2019 2:07 pm

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Apparently, some green lady is going to come smash us? I look at everyone. Then back at the goblin.

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Nov 1, 2019 2:11 pm

Nov 1, 2019 2:11 pm

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Staring up into Faerlin's looming gaze, the goblin can be seen restraining fear. Its eyes jump between individuals, both those immediately surrounding it and elsewhere in the camp.

"Tazarzak Korth lead nasty orzu to tribe. Tribe drop mountain on orzu, take guktan. Ganzath Korth come, take guktan orzu from tribe for Tazarzak Korth, tell tribe to kill any ganish-aba or korokoro that come through. Tribe know orzuzak use cave, keep guards watching."

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Nov 1, 2019 2:17 pm

Nov 1, 2019 2:17 pm

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Manneo looks around at the group. Looking back around at the cavern, he simply states his opinion. Ehh, someone squash the bug. We want answers, let's go down the tunnel it came from.

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Nov 1, 2019 2:23 pm

Nov 1, 2019 2:23 pm

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So, some green lady led a non-goblin to the tribe. The tribe dropped the mountain on the non-goblin, took a book, someone took the book to the green lady, told the tribe to kill anyone in the cave. I shrug. Seems like the ramblings of a mad man.

I look back at the goblin.

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Nov 1, 2019 5:48 pm

Nov 1, 2019 5:48 pm

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"I's only other question is how they brought down the tunnel?"

Rolls

Arcana to figure out if there is anyway they could have magically caused the collapse - (1d20+5)

(10) + 5 = 15

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Nov 1, 2019 11:04 pm

Nov 1, 2019 11:04 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

While Faerlin had certainly scared the wretch into talking, Jahred kept an eye out for signs of dishonesty, but while some tells were fairly universal, he had never dealt with goblins before. Something would need to be done, regardless, given the goblins who fled would likely just regroup and return for another fight. He couldn't help but think they had been lucky this time.

"Does it know anything more about the book?" He asked, thinking it would be prudent to get more information about such a thing.

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Rolls

Insight (Looking for lies) - (1d20+4)

(6) + 4 = 10

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Nov 2, 2019 1:28 am

Nov 2, 2019 1:28 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Eyes jumping from one questioner to the next, the goblin swallows in nervousness, before doing its best to answer the various questions.

"Not know much about book, kept hanky what was in it. Ganzath Korth talky talky 'bout blood, breeders, needing to rip-tear book. Tribe try burn book for meat-fire, but book no burn. Tribe happy book gone, book that no burn evil.

"Tazarzak Korth past mountain, far-far-far ways. Tribe never meet Tazarzak Korth, always orzuzak. Recognize from magic eyemulet. Like now! Guards see eyemulet before attack."

OOC:

Arcana: You can't think of anything specifically that would do so, but it doesn't sound outside the realm of possibility. Essentially it sounds possible but not in your area of expertise.

Insight: Like Jahred noted, he's not used to dealing with goblins but from everything he can tell it seems like the goblin is telling the truth.

[ +- ] Former Note to Jahred

Nov 4, 2019 6:58 pm

Nov 4, 2019 6:58 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"What do dis means?" Ranos asks while waving the embroidered handkerchief in the goblin's face. "B and T."

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Nov 5, 2019 3:56 pm

Nov 5, 2019 3:56 pm

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"It stands for Bedarim Tarados. Heir to Count Ædrin Tarados," comes a patchwork of different voices and pieced together words and sentences.

Turning around, the speaker is the kenku from before, head twitching and fingers scratching at exposed skin plucked of feathers. Around the kenku's neck is an amulet with a carving of an eye.

"Mistress demands the patsies deaths. Rest have heard too much."

Unnerved by the words coming from the kenku, the woman cautiously asked, "Creak...what are you saying?"

"...die," was all he said in response before opening his beak wide and with a shrieking cackle, twin emerald beams shot out from within. One curled around and dug into the ceiling above the cave entrance, bringing down rock and debris, while the other continued onward and impacted the goblin's head, the force turning its target into paste.

With a cry akin to the raven he resembled, the kenku leapt over the gathered crowd and clung to the ceiling. Moving on all fours like a feathered, demented spider, it scurried down the tunnel into the mountain, it's cries echoing all the way.

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Nov 5, 2019 4:01 pm

Nov 5, 2019 4:01 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

I speak to the goblin again.

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Nov 5, 2019 6:00 pm

Nov 5, 2019 6:00 pm

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A sly smile spreads across Rano's face, "derr head is now a rock, so mes dun tink dat they gun talk back." Turning to the others in the cave, Ranos asks, "what does these ones know of Creak, dah bird person? Does dey work for gobbos?"

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Nov 5, 2019 7:20 pm

Nov 5, 2019 7:20 pm

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"Damn it all!" Jahred exclaimed as more rubble came down from the ceiling. The goblin was dead, which probably saved them the trouble of doing the deed themselves, but had they gotten enough information out of it? He surveyed the damage, particularly to the entrance of the cave they were in before bringing his attention back to the woman he had not realized had approached. "I think the goblin was referring to a Blood Tome, I'm guessing one tied to Tarados based on what Creak said, does that mean anything to you?" He asked. All they wanted was shelter from the storm, and this felt like a textbook application of the saying out of the frying pan and into the fire.

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Nov 6, 2019 3:17 pm

Nov 6, 2019 3:17 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"We knew that Creak was crazy, always muttering to himself and petting that amulet he called mistress, but nothing like this, I've never even heard of a Tarados family!" the woman all but shrieked.

"I have," the Frosthorne knight growled, staring into the darkness of the tunnel.

Turning back to face the rest of the group, he continued, fury etched into his features, "A some months ago, the Count Tarados and his family were butchered and their Blood Tome stolen. All the evidence pointed towards a rantar and goliath, but after everything the goblin said and Creak mentioning 'patsies' I have my doubts."

From the now collapsed entrance, one of the guards calls for help moving the rubble. Despite initial concerns, it seems that the rubble can be cleared enough that in a few hours it will be clear. If Creak and the goblins give you enough time.

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Nov 6, 2019 5:03 pm

Nov 6, 2019 5:03 pm

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She looks on the work being done, This is going to take a while.

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Nov 6, 2019 7:19 pm

Nov 6, 2019 7:19 pm

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Jahred nodded in agreement with the knight. "I think you're right, during the commotion with the goblins I overheard Creak muttering something along the lines of "Rantar and Goliath, ones to take the blame." Then he went on about his mistress." The young man was lost in thought for a brief moment before he added. "I'm not terribly familiar in matters of the arcane, but as I understand it there's no known way to fool a Blood Tome, so if this book is important, my guess is they wish to find out who among the Tarados family yet lives... unless there are other uses for such an item?" This last part was said more as an inquiry, with his gaze directed towards Ranos.

OOC:

OOC: History check if there is anything I might know about the Tarados family.
...
I think it's fair to say I know about as much as the Lady.

Last edited November 6, 2019 7:19 pm

Rolls

History (Tarados) - (1d20+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Nov 7, 2019 6:18 pm

Nov 7, 2019 6:18 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"It is soundings to me as if der book is with dis 'Ganzath Korth' person or his 'Tazarzak Korth' person and der Korth person has der 'eyemulet'. Ranos starts to rock from side to side in something akin to a dance, "mayhaps we helps find this Blood Tome".

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Last edited November 8, 2019 5:26 am

Rolls

History for Tarados family - (1d20+5)

(18) + 5 = 23

Arcana for Blood Tome information - (1d20+5)

(9) + 5 = 14

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Nov 8, 2019 1:42 am

Nov 8, 2019 1:42 am

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OOC:

In both cases, you really only started researching the topics since you were framed a few months back. The history of a noble family is much easier to find information on than an extremely expensive, extremely rare magical artifact.

History: The Tarados family was founded roughly two hundred seventy years ago, by Sir Marwin Tarados the Emerald Knight. A hedge knight that was granted a small keep overlooking the then border between the Ahrist Kingdom and the Elves of Creakview, the new Lord Tarados managed to secure several profitable trade deals with his elven neighbors, elevating his family to the rank of Count.

The Tarados family has seen several ups and downs over the centuries, with a scandal seventy years ago when the then Count and Countess had a seventh child (which in humans always results in a sorcerer/ess) and the recent massacre securing its current fortunes in a 'down' period. The sole surviving member is the new Countess Modwen Tarados, who has been rather actively leading the charge in hunting down those that murdered her family.

Countess Modwen has spent most of her time since taking the title in the capital of Rustcreek pressuring the Frosthorne Knights and other such organizations, while Seneschal Narkax (a green dragonborn who had the fortune to study at the Ahrist University in Crabport) has overseen the county in her absence. The Green Scale Mercenary Company (almost exclusively composed of green dragonborn) has been hired by Seneschal Narkax to aid the guard in enforcing law and order.

Arcana: To the best of your studies there have been no means of fooling or tricking a Blood Tome, but when a family dies out there are rituals to shift it to a new family.

OOC:

On a side note (pun not intended), I turned a Note to DMDoom/Jahred on the previous page into a Spoiler giving details on Blood Tomes

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Nov 15, 2019 2:18 pm

Nov 15, 2019 2:18 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Glancing down the tunnel, the woman frowned, some of her previous spirit returning to her.

"I don't know what's down there. Ideally we would clear out the entrance and leave as soon as the storm let up enough for us to do so. But we need to know how many goblins Creak can send at us. If it becomes necessary, we can collapse the tunnel on them."

Turning to face the rest of the caravan, she calls out, not yelling, but her voice carries throughout the entire cave, "I need volunteers. While we clear out the rubble, a group needs to go down into the tunnel to learn how many goblins can come back to attack a second time."

Nov 15, 2019 2:34 pm

Nov 15, 2019 2:34 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

From the crowd you hear I will go.

Approaching the group you see a slightly built elf, lithe and slim, standing before you just over five feet tall. His honey blonde hair is neatly combed and tied back with a silver clasp to reveal a handsome coppery brown face featuring high cheekbones, large almond shaped eyes the with irises the color of a green leaf turning golden at the start of autumn. Long pointed ears, indicative of his wood elf race, poke out from his hair. His full lips part, in a wide grin displaying flash of brilliant white teeth.

Clad in brown studded leather armor with embossed designs depicting whorls and abstract forms of animals interlocked around branches of the mythic World Tree, and armed with a fine slim blade bearing an elaborate hilt with a gilded basket wrought like the antlers of a hart, and carrying a small heater shield emblazoned with the device of deer horns in gold on a field of green, the warrior is marked as a sylvan knight. As is typical for most wood elves, the knight-errant also bears a longbow worn across his back and a quiver of long shafted arrows tipped with broad points in a tooled leather quiver. Opposite his rapier, hangs a long curved dagger with a handle of carved antler.

A silver chain with a starburst pendant hangs from his neck, and on his right index finger is a golden ring also carrying the same device as his shield.

Under his armor, the elvish knight wears a dark green finely wrought silken tunic with embroidered leaves in golden thread, and lighter green woolen hose. His feet are shod in low soft doeskin boots also dyed a dark green. On his back is a pack laden with supplies for a long journey. Over all of this the elf wears a thin grey hooded cloak as protection from the elements.

With a polite bow, he regards you and introduces himself I am Meneloss.

Last edited November 15, 2019 2:35 pm

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Nov 15, 2019 2:54 pm

Nov 15, 2019 2:54 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

My people are always down for hunting the goblins. I whinny lightly and draw my swords.

Nov 15, 2019 3:46 pm

Nov 15, 2019 3:46 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Leaning down, Ranos once again removes this sachet of curios and, closing his eyes, tosses them into the dirt. Opening his eyes, he examines them closely, his mouth moving but no sounds leave his lips. After a couple of seconds the mischievous smile appears on the rantar's face again, "eggcellents! Errr, excellent!" He turns toward the tunnels, stuffing this knick-knacks back into their pouch, "we alls should gets moving".

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Nov 15, 2019 3:59 pm

Nov 15, 2019 3:59 pm

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Faerlin says There may be some wealth to gain. She is no stranger to work and helps clearing the way.

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Nov 16, 2019 12:16 am

Nov 16, 2019 12:16 am

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"Goblins are crafty little bastards, I'll help as best I can." Jahred says as he goes to check his things. "Shall we depart now?"

Nov 16, 2019 12:45 am

Nov 16, 2019 12:45 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Meneloss replies Yes, let’s depart immediately as he sets forth with his new companions. He has his shield slung, and an arrow knocked in his long bow as the elf looks about for signs of danger.

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Nov 16, 2019 1:39 am

Nov 16, 2019 1:39 am

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OOC:

I recall something about a level, do you want us to level to 2, or shall we wait until we get a chance for a long rest?

Last edited November 16, 2019 1:39 am

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Nov 16, 2019 12:39 pm

Nov 16, 2019 12:39 pm

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OOC:

All y'all are level 2, no long rest required

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Nov 16, 2019 4:24 pm

Nov 16, 2019 4:24 pm

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OOC:

Does this refresh my spell slots or just add an open one for the leveling?

Nov 16, 2019 5:25 pm

Nov 16, 2019 5:25 pm

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OOC:

I am pretty confident that for this leveling it's as if we had a full rest and we're now level 2, so we could get back all spell slots.

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Nov 16, 2019 7:04 pm

Nov 16, 2019 7:04 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

So of the party, three do not have darkvision but Faerlin's Light spell is still active. Below is a rough map of the entranceway made using Fractal Mapper, with the expanded map coming along as the group advances. The gray circles are to represent rubble in the immediate hall, and while the cavern is still difficult terrain, the tunnels within have been worn or chiseled smooth-ish.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/1b/df/77/1bdf77e0488b0d1b496f12edac314090.jpg

OOC:

Give me Perception or Survival checks.

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Nov 16, 2019 7:06 pm

Nov 16, 2019 7:06 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Perception or Survival Check

OOC:

Did Faerlin also get her lost HP back when leveling too? or she still off some?

Last edited November 16, 2019 7:08 pm

Rolls

Perception check - (1d20+2)

(19) + 2 = 21

Nov 16, 2019 7:14 pm

Nov 16, 2019 7:14 pm

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Meneloss pads forward, the elf’s bright eyes and sharp ears scanning for trouble.

Rolls

Perception - (1D20+4)

(13) + 4 = 17

Nov 16, 2019 8:15 pm

Nov 16, 2019 8:15 pm

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Ranos glances around from side-to-side briefly but is completely engrossed in his portent pouch and not paying a lick of attention.

OOC:

lol, this is how wizards get one-shot.

Last edited November 16, 2019 8:16 pm

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

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Nov 17, 2019 12:07 am

Nov 17, 2019 12:07 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Do the perception gods smile upon me? Edit: Apparently not.

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Last edited November 17, 2019 12:09 am

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+4)

(4) + 4 = 8

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Nov 18, 2019 2:50 pm

Nov 18, 2019 2:50 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

I snort, and look around, looking for tracks to follow.

Rolls

survival - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

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Nov 18, 2019 3:25 pm

Nov 18, 2019 3:25 pm

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OOC:

I have to leave for work, so a short bit now, with a longer followup later today.

As you slowly make your way into the tunnel, gingerly stepping over loose rubble, the glow of light from Faerlin's spell illuminates the walls of the tunnel. Your steps echo off the walls, leading deeper in.

The initial passageway seems clear, before narrowing sharply, only allowing one or two to pass at a time. As you step through, your eyes fall upon a rock formation that vaguely looks like a body slumped over a horse.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/1e/18/93/1e18932ce5bfdf6b421c14631bb2c72e.jpg

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Nov 18, 2019 6:38 pm

Nov 18, 2019 6:38 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin leads the way and cautiously approaches the odd rock formation of a body slumped over a horse with keen interest.

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Nov 19, 2019 1:43 am

Nov 19, 2019 1:43 am

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As you make your way further in, almost immediately to your right is a small passageway that dead ends, filled with barrels and a chest. Apparently used by the goblins for storage. From there the tunnel splits into two directions, one moving straight ahead, and to the left is apparently where the majority of the goblins reside.

To your fortune, the goblins don't seem to have noticed you, gathered around a central figure in the center of the room. To your shock, somehow the goblins managed to "tame" a massive bug, nearly the size of Wahuhi. Its massive mandibles look large enough to snap a tree in two, its legs are covered in barbs and hooks, perfect for snagging prey.

Behind the chanting and cheering goblins, two children huddle in fear.

OOC:

Forgot to mention, but yes, Faerlin is fully healed.

As for the Perception checks, due to both Faerlin and Meneloss scoring so well, I'm treating it as getting the drop on the goblins. So surprise round! Everyone take a turn, and include your initiative roll alongside attack rolls, etc. Learning from last time, map is down below. Yellow's PCs, Red are enemies, white are the two children mentioned above.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d4/4e/29/d44e293d20269d8cff5038196b0901af.jpg

Nov 19, 2019 2:04 am

Nov 19, 2019 2:04 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Ranos looks up from his bag of divining implements, points his fingers at the giant bug with a smirk on his face and says, "it goes slippery up in der!"

OOC:

I am going to cast Grease on as many of the enemies as I can, starting with the giant bug, and avoiding as many friendlies as possible.

[ +- ] Grease

OOC:

I am also burning one of my Portent rolls to make the bug's Dexterity save a natural 3. Hopefully the melee folks can focus down the bug since it'll be prone.

Last edited November 19, 2019 2:07 am

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(4) + 3 = 7

Nov 19, 2019 1:31 pm

Nov 19, 2019 1:31 pm

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Meneloss scans the ceiling as he looks for the Kenku.

If he sees the strange spell caster he will shoot it, otherwise he picks the goblin closest to him and looses an arrow at it instead. Then the elf takes a step back and around, clinging to the cave wall to take cover.

Rolls

Longbow - (1D20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

damage if hit - (1D8+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Initiative - (1D20+3)

(11) + 3 = 14

Perception - (1D20+4)

(15) + 4 = 19

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Nov 19, 2019 2:57 pm

Nov 19, 2019 2:57 pm

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I aim my longbow at the closest goblin and loose an arrow.

Rolls

longbow - (1d20+4)

(16) + 4 = 20

damage - (1d8+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

initiative - (1d20+2)

(9) + 2 = 11

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Nov 19, 2019 4:03 pm

Nov 19, 2019 4:03 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerin is very much an up front gal and charges the mess with full intention to take a goblin in surprise. She chooses a spot where she can use her breath weapon to go across as many of the goblins and the bug at once. She is calling upon her faith while doing so to inflict as much damage as is possible.

[ +- ] Breath Weapon

[ +- ] Destructive Wraith

OOC:

Electrical damage is maxed out 12 points.

Last edited November 19, 2019 4:09 pm

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Nov 21, 2019 2:11 am

Nov 21, 2019 2:11 am

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OOC:

If Jahred hasn't gone by the time I get ready for work tomorrow, I'm going to skip him and add his initiative slot at the bottom of the list.

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Nov 21, 2019 3:03 pm

Nov 21, 2019 3:03 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

As Ranos casts his spell, three of the seven goblins shriek as the grease causes them to slip and fall onto their backs, an arrow flying over one of the goblins as it fell while another found its mark in the neck of one of the goblins that remained standing. As the goblins and bug slip and slide, Farlin runs to the side of the group and, glowing holy symbol in hand, opens her mouth to let loose a blast of lightning, catching all but two of the goblins.

The goblins shriek in pain, one of which collapses in a charred, shaking mass. With a sound like a mix of skittering and hissing, the bug puts its legs under it, forcing itself upright. Spotting the closest target, it lets out a shriek before spitting out a line of oozing green liquid. Some of the liquid lands on the goblin between it and Faerlin, causing it to shriek in terrified agony for a moment, before it falls to the ground, a hole in its head where the liquid landed.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/a7/33/49/a73349dffce85b179be718ce0c2907e2.jpg

OOC:

Same as before; blue is prone, black is obviously dead. All but one of the goblins made their save putting them dangerously close to dead (except for the one between it and Faerlin), while the bug took full damage and is both hurt and pissed off.

Faerlin needs to roll a Dexterity saving throw.

Initiative order is:
NPC (the bug this turn)
PC
NPC
NPC
NPC
PC
NPC
NPC
PC
PC
PC

Nov 21, 2019 5:26 pm

Nov 21, 2019 5:26 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Winding up like a baseball pitcher, Ranos lets loose with a ball of flame at the weakest lookin' goblin.

Rolls

Firebolt ranged spell attack - (1d20+5)

(7) + 5 = 12

Firebolt damage - (1d10)

(6) = 6

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Nov 21, 2019 5:45 pm

Nov 21, 2019 5:45 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

DEX Save

Rolls

DEX save - (1d20+1)

(13) + 1 = 14

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Nov 21, 2019 7:43 pm

Nov 21, 2019 7:43 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred readied his own arrow and fired at the first opportunity, taking the next to slip out of sight.

Rolls

Intiative - (1d20+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Shortbow - (1d20+4)

(2) + 4 = 6

Advantage - (1d20+4)

(19) + 4 = 23

Damage - (2d6)

(31) = 4

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Nov 21, 2019 7:44 pm

Nov 21, 2019 7:44 pm

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OOC:

Oh, and cunning action: stealth.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+4)

(15) + 4 = 19

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Nov 22, 2019 1:42 am

Nov 22, 2019 1:42 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

I'll allow the late action this time, but from here on out if anyone misses the surprise round, too bad.

An arrow from Jahred finds its way into the neck of one of the still standing goblins, dropping it with a gurgle, while Faerlin frantically twists out of the way of the line of bile spat by the bug.

The two goblins that fell to Ranos's grease frantically slip and crawl out of the grease slick as they get their feet under them, before turning around and seeing their only way out blocked off. Desperate, they grab their bows and try to shoot at those between them and the exit.

OOC:

Faerlin takes 5 acid damage from a successful Dex save. Goblin 1 is aiming at Meneloss while Goblin 2 is aiming at Ranos.

...I think it's safe to say that both goblins hit.

Initiative order is:
NPC (the bug this turn)
PC (Ranos)
NPC (goblin)
NPC (dead)
NPC (goblin)
PC
NPC
NPC (dead from acid)
PC
PC
PC

Rolls

Goblin 1 - Shortbow - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Goblin 2 - Shortbow - (1d20+4)

(16) + 4 = 20

Possible Gob 1 Dmg - (1d6+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Possible Gob 2 Dmg - (1d6+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Nov 22, 2019 3:13 am

Nov 22, 2019 3:13 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Meneloss grimaces in pain from the goblin's arrow. Luckily one of the steel plates in his leather armor stopped the missile from doing more damage.

The holy warrior intones a prayer to Corellon for protection, and in an instant he is surrounded by a shimmering field. Encouraged by the protective aura, Meneloss quickly knocks another arrow and looses it at the goblin who shot him.

OOC:

shield of faith +2 AC, cover +2 ac total ac 19

Rolls

Shoot goblin - (1D20+5)

(20) + 5 = 25

damage - (1D8+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Critical! - (1D8)

(1) = 1

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Nov 22, 2019 3:52 am

Nov 22, 2019 3:52 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

The goblin's cheer at seeing it hit an elf was short lived, as the returning shot pierced its right eye, burrowing through the socket into the brain. Collapsing like a puppet with its string cut, the force of the arrow drove the goblin to land with a loud CRACK as the back of its skull split upon on the point of a small stalagmite.

The remaining goblin, seeing its fortunes change so quickly, ran across the cavern to a group of barrels, smashing one open with its short sword and dove face first into whatever liquid did not spill out onto the floor. After a moment, the goblin brings its head back out with a gasp as it falls to its back before its eyes nearly fall out of its head and its mouth opens in a silent scream.

Bones pop, flesh rips, teeth fall out and regrow, muscles bubble and writhe, as the goblin turns over, coughing out the teeth that fell into its throat. Its formerly yellow-brown skin turns green and coarse, and as it stands upright what initially appear to be organs soon reveal to be some sort of fruit or vegetable.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/12/d7/73/12d7735f9a6da5237487dde8a3f0a627.jpg

OOC:

Found the picture while browsing Pinterest for ideas, had to use it.

So there's the bug, a regular goblin, and a mutant goblin.

Initiative order is:
NPC (the bug this turn)
PC (Ranos)
NPC (dead)
NPC (dead)
NPC (goblin)
PC (Meneloss)
NPC (mutated)
NPC (dead from acid)
PC
PC
PC

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Nov 22, 2019 2:24 pm

Nov 22, 2019 2:24 pm

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OOC:

Is the bug 30' - 40' feet from me?

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Nov 22, 2019 2:45 pm

Nov 22, 2019 2:45 pm

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OOC:

~40', but still in the middle of the Grease spell.

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Nov 22, 2019 2:50 pm

Nov 22, 2019 2:50 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

I notch another arrow and loose it at the bug.

OOC:

Is this considered a beast? Because if so, add +2 damage because it is my favored enemy.

Rolls

attack - (1d20+4)

(10) + 4 = 14

damage - (1d8+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Nov 22, 2019 3:10 pm

Nov 22, 2019 3:10 pm

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OOC:

I am quite confused, have we moved onto round two? I am assuming we have but I didn't see a solution to my last firebolt. Did I wiff it or was it resisted?

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Nov 22, 2019 10:25 pm

Nov 22, 2019 10:25 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred steps out of hiding and takes aim, pausing only a brief instant to stare in disgust at the mutant goblin "What in the hells?" He mutters to himself before letting loose an arrow at the thing and stepping out of sight once more.

Rolls

Shortbow - (1d20+4)

(12) + 4 = 16

Possible advantage - (1d20+4)

(19) + 4 = 23

Damage - (1d6+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Sneak attack - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Cunning Action: Stealth - (1d20+4)

(1) + 4 = 5

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Nov 22, 2019 10:26 pm

Nov 22, 2019 10:26 pm

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OOC:

Got my editions crossed, forgot I get dex mod to ranged attack damage.

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Nov 23, 2019 4:25 am

Nov 23, 2019 4:25 am

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Raddue says:

OOC:

I am quite confused, have we moved onto round two? I am assuming we have but I didn't see a solution to my last firebolt. Did I wiff it or was it resisted?

OOC:

I owe you a serious apology, I read it when it first came up, but when I went back to fill in the next post I somehow missed it. The firebolt missed, and we are at the tail end of round 1. Unless I am mistaken (which given the first part of this post is a possibility) Faerlin's all that's left of round 1, then it cycles back to an NPC slot.

The bug is not a beast, so no bonus favored enemy damage, but the arrow still hits.

DMDoom: you did have advantage, as in the excitement the goblins were relying on passive Perception. The mutant goblin is still standing. I'm thinking that with each post I do in combat I should include an updating map of the fight, as such here's the current map below:

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/e2/0c/65/e20c65ae3a5e80374a1b8464e7e4a28c.jpg

Nov 23, 2019 5:12 am

Nov 23, 2019 5:12 am

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OOC:

It's okay, I'm not mad or anything; I just want to make sure everything is proceeding properly. :D

Ranos winds up with another Firebolt, aiming at the last non-mutated goblin. He ponders outloud, "what kind of monstrosity..."

Rolls

Firebolt attack - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Firebolt damage - (1d10)

(1) = 1

Arcana against the mutated goblin, see if I'd heard of anything that would cause this kind of effect - (1d20+5)

(5) + 5 = 10

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Nov 23, 2019 3:24 pm

Nov 23, 2019 3:24 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin calls up her god to heal her as she rushes the bug to kill it.

OOC:

Attack and bonus action the heal for 4hp.

Last edited November 23, 2019 3:25 pm

Rolls

attack,damage, healing - (1d20+1, 1d8, 1d4)

1d20+1 : (13) + 1 = 14

1d8 : (6) = 6

1d4 : (2) = 2

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Nov 23, 2019 4:03 pm

Nov 23, 2019 4:03 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

The small orb of fire connects with the terrified, screaming goblin, rather unexpectedly entering the creature's open maw. The goblin's eyes widen and its mouth closes in shock, before dropping to the ground, clutching at its neck as it gasps and wheezes.

Meanwhile, the bug lets out a screeching hiss as Faerlin rushes in, warhammer smashing into one of its legs. Hiss/wailing in pain, it lashes out in retaliation, mandibles open wide. Closing around Faerlin, it picks the dragonborn up and begins to shake its head back and forth, drops of acid from its earlier attack sinking into armor and scales.

OOC:

So that's a whopping 10 points of damage, 3 of which is acid, and Faerlin is now grappled.

Arcana: Except for the liquid form, it looks like the sort of thing that green hag covens would do to create mindless arrow fodder to protect their interests.

Round 2:
NPC (the bug, just went)
PC
PC
NPC (mutated goblin)
PC
PC
PC

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/5a/e8/8a/5ae88a0442a92cb1f090176683a65cde.png

Rolls

Bug Bite - (1d20+5)

(11) + 5 = 16

Nov 23, 2019 5:01 pm

Nov 23, 2019 5:01 pm

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Meneloss drops his bow and rushing in, draws his slender rapier.

Darting in, he tries to slip the blade into a joint of the beetle’s chitinous armor.

Rolls

Rapier - (1D20+5)

(2) + 5 = 7

Piercing Damage if hit - (1D8+5)

(1) + 5 = 6

Divine smite! (If hit) Radiant damage - (2d8)

(71) = 8

Nov 25, 2019 3:46 pm

Nov 25, 2019 3:46 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

With a smooth little pirouette and a small hop, Ranos unleashes another firebolt, this time aimed at the greasy bug. "I's heard of dis transform goo before but wit hags, nots wit gobbos."

Rolls

Firebolt attack - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Firebolt damage - (1d10)

(6) = 6

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Nov 26, 2019 2:28 am

Nov 26, 2019 2:28 am

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With a lunging thrust, Meneloss struck at the flailing limbs of the bug, the point of the rapier scraping off of chitin. At the same time, the mutated goblin raised its arms and lunged at the elven knight. As it reached him, a small ball of fire impacted the side of the monstrous bug. As it hissed in agony, the mutated goblin's strange claws bit into the armor of Meneloss.

OOC:

Round 2:
NPC (the bug)
PC (Meneloss)
PC (Ranos)
NPC (mutated goblin, just went)
PC
PC
PC

That's 5 points of damage to Meneloss from the mutant gobbo.

https://i.pinimg.com/564x/c1/e1/a0/c1e1a04b0881a8cb4e0e0594e3fa2553.jpg

Rolls

Clawin' Away - (1d20+4)

(16) + 4 = 20

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Nov 26, 2019 4:16 pm

Nov 26, 2019 4:16 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Attacks bug again

Rolls

attack - (1d20+1, 1d8)

1d20+1 : (8) + 1 = 9

1d8 : (4) = 4

Nov 26, 2019 4:54 pm

Nov 26, 2019 4:54 pm

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Feeling the sting of the mutant goblin's claws, Meneloss tries to keep concentration on his prayer to Corellon for protection.

The pain and the new threat interrupted the paladin's silent orisons, disrupting the protective aura of his shield of faith

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Rolls

concentration (con DC 10) - (1d20+1)

(3) + 1 = 4

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Nov 26, 2019 11:20 pm

Nov 26, 2019 11:20 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Third verse, same as the first, Jahred thought to himself as he maneuvered into a better position to fire at the mutated goblin. He wanted to flank the thing if possible before letting his arrow fly. After, he'd try and duck out of sight if possible, given the thing was distracted by Meneloss.

OOC:

Given my shoddy stealth role, I'm pretty sure I don't get advantage/sneak attack :-P Trying to flank so I'm in their blindspot and can hopefully stealth out of sight.

Rolls

Shortbow - (1d20+4)

(13) + 4 = 17

Damage - (1d6+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Cunning action: Stealth - (1d20+4)

(15) + 4 = 19

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Nov 30, 2019 6:49 pm

Nov 30, 2019 6:49 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Trapped in the oversized mandibles of the bug, Faerlin frantically tries to smash her way free, but finds herself unable to find a decent angle as it all but tosses her back and forth.

Meanwhile, Jahred slips into the cave and launches an arrow into the skull of the mutated goblin before slipping into the shadows. The goblin goes cross-eyed as it looks at the arrow head sticking out of its forehead, yet whatever foul concoction it drank keeps it upright.

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/eb/e1/a7/ebe1a73b50f618ac595204508538561b.jpg

OOC:

So I made a mistake earlier and dealt damage to the wrong opponent, went back and corrected that. Both are close to death, and provided the dice cooperate, Wahuhi should drop whichever they target.

Round 2:
NPC (the bug)
PC (Meneloss)
PC (Ranos)
NPC (mutated goblin)
PC (Faerlin)
PC (Jahred, just went)
PC

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Dec 2, 2019 2:47 pm

Dec 2, 2019 2:47 pm

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I notch another arrow and loose it at the bug.

Rolls

longbow - (1d20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

damage - (1d8+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

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Dec 3, 2019 2:18 am

Dec 3, 2019 2:18 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Scorched, burned, and on its last legs, the bug attempts to keep its footing as it tries shaking its head, hoping to rip the dragonborn in half before moving on to the rest of the group attacking it.

OOC:

Map unchanged; because of the grapple, it has advantage on its attack roll. And unless Raddue decides to use the portend on the better roll, that's another 10 total damage.

Rolls

Attack, Adv - (1d20+5)

(4) + 5 = 9

Attack, Adv - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Dec 3, 2019 2:35 am

Dec 3, 2019 2:35 am

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Unslinging his shield, Meneloss trades the shield of faith for honest wood. Crouching behind its protection, the knight again stabs at the creature with his fine, slim blade.

OOC:

AC 17

Rolls

Rapier to hit and damage - (1D20+5, 1D8+5)

1D20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

1D8+5 : (3) + 5 = 8

Smite! (If hit successful) - (2D8)

(13) = 4

Dec 3, 2019 2:48 am

Dec 3, 2019 2:48 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Ranos stops jumping from place to place for just a moment as a sense of what might be serenity washes over his face. "Ah yes... the bones... dey is rolling...."

OOC:

I think we're all pretty busted up, I'll use Portent on that roll to make the bug miss.

As the mask falls away from his face, Ranos snears again and lets loose with YAFB (yet another firebolt), aiming at the bug.

Last edited December 3, 2019 2:50 am

Rolls

Firebolt - (1d20+5, 1d10)

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

1d10 : (8) = 8

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Dec 3, 2019 3:00 am

Dec 3, 2019 3:00 am

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As the mutated goblin reaches up to pull the arrow out of its skull, Meneloss's rapier finds its way into its throat, passing through the mix of flesh and plant matter to sever what remained of the spine. As it dropped to the ground, a bolt of fire flies past them to impact the bug.

Dropping Faerin as it screeched in pain, the bug shakes and twitches on unsteady legs before falling to the side, prompting the two children in the corner to scream as it collapses in their direction. On the ground, the bug gives one last shake before falling still.

"A-are they dead?" the older looking of the two children, a human girl no older than twelve, asks.

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Dec 3, 2019 4:25 pm

Dec 3, 2019 4:25 pm

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Faerlin gasps as she is freed and immediate calls forth another healing to herself.

Rolls

Healing Word - (1d4+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Dec 3, 2019 4:55 pm

Dec 3, 2019 4:55 pm

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OOC:

Did, Meneloss need to use the divine smite to kill the gobbo?

The elven knight sheaths his rapier and walks over to the young girl as he replies "They are. I am Meneless Orome, Knight Errant of the Order of the Sacred Hart at your service." He bows before the human child and offers his hand.

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Dec 3, 2019 5:27 pm

Dec 3, 2019 5:27 pm

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"Were wes expecting to sees these children here?" Ranos looks around, confused as to the children's predicament. "Did dah gobbos say anythings about what yous were captured for?" He saddles up next to one of the closest children and flashes a smile, attempting to look cute.

Last edited December 3, 2019 8:33 pm

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Dec 4, 2019 2:15 am

Dec 4, 2019 2:15 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred slung his bow over his shoulder and entered the room proper before going to the barrel the mutated goblin had smashed open. "Not that I was aware." He said to Ranos as he eyed the broken barrel suspiciously, alchemy was not his forte, though the subject fascinated him. "But we didn't exactly explore that line of questioning with the goblin earlier."

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Dec 4, 2019 2:20 am

Dec 4, 2019 2:20 am

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OOC:

Nope, Meneloss did not need the smite.

To his surprise, the girl flinched away from Meneloss's offered hand, turning her body slightly, as if trying to use her body to protect the other child, another human girl no older than seven.

Turning her gaze to Ranos, she answers in rapid fire Rantar.

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Dec 4, 2019 5:47 am

Dec 4, 2019 5:47 am

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Ranos is taken aback slightly, even taking a step back as the girl talks. His face falls, "little ones, mes thinks dats yous ones are not naughty girls, but I cans tell you dat dee gobbos are very naughty but wes know hows to deal with the real naughty ones." He turns to his comrades, "she says dat their village was attacked by Drow. Well, nots quite true; she ashually said 'elves with white hair and black skin' but dat has to be Drow but whats are they doing aboves the earth?" His small clawed hand cups his chin momentarily, his eyes distant before he continues, "she den says dat a knight rescued dems and dee knight had a big book and was escorting dems before dee gobbos attacked and killed the knight, taking them boths and the book to zis cave. Deys says dat was 'bout two sleeps ago."

He moves back towards the children, taking a couple of hard candies from his bag and handing one each to the children. "Did dis green man you talked 'bout looks kinda likes my partner here?" he asks, pointing at Faerlin. "I tink dah book was taken by a green Dragonborn from what dee kids were sayins."

OOC:

Without overwhelming the children too much, Ranos also wants to ask them about:
1. The Knight's order or at least what the favor looked like or colors they wore.
2. If they have seen the goblins putting anyone else or anything else into the alchemical goop.
3. If a bird person named Creak had been seen by them while they've been here.
4. If the green person's name was anything like "Ganzath Korth" or "Tazarzak Korth".

Last edited December 4, 2019 5:54 am

Rolls

Insight on the children - (1d20+1)

(7) + 1 = 8

Dec 4, 2019 3:10 pm

Dec 4, 2019 3:10 pm

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Drow? says Meneloss, rubbing his chin in disbelief. The elf slings his shield and then retrieves his longbow.

To the children he asks Are there more goblins?

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Dec 6, 2019 2:37 am

Dec 6, 2019 2:37 am

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OOC:

In order of the questions:

Yes, but Faerlin lacks a tail (there are specific in-universe lore reasons for this, but very few dragonborn have tails and those that do never have a parent without one).

They don't know the order, but he wore bright green and his shield had a green gem painted on it.

The dragonborn brought the kegs of alchemical goop in exchange for the book, but the goblins had been too afraid to drink it before now.

Just before the group showed up, a demented looking bird-man shouted at the surviving goblins then made his way deeper into the caverns.

They don't know.

The only goblins they saw make up the dead here and that attacked the caravan.

Dec 6, 2019 2:09 pm

Dec 6, 2019 2:09 pm

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Meneloss asks the children What are your names? We will take you back to the caravan, there you can find food and safety.

Knowing that things are rarely as they seem, he regards the two intently with his divine sense

[ +- ] Divine Sense

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Dec 6, 2019 8:11 pm

Dec 6, 2019 8:11 pm

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"I'm Leha, my sister's Lily," the elder girl says before visibly suppressing a cough.

The now named Lily looks past her sister's arm, cautious hope on her face, "You gonna help wit da white goo dey made Big Sis eat?"

Lily's question caused Leha to flinch and quietly shush her sister.

OOC:

I gave a warning in General Discussion, but this is where the goblin lore gets messed up. If you want a basic idea but no more, think a mix of Warhammer 40k orks and xenomorphs from the Alien franchise with a Goblin Slayer delivery method.

Dec 6, 2019 9:52 pm

Dec 6, 2019 9:52 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Meneloss smiles to Lilly as he replies "I will do what I can. Leha, please tell us more about this. It’s very important for me to know all about what these goblins have done in order to help.

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Dec 7, 2019 3:26 pm

Dec 7, 2019 3:26 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin keeps away from the children as she isn't interested in them and tends to only frighten young children.

Dec 7, 2019 3:45 pm

Dec 7, 2019 3:45 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"Deys... made her drink from dah goop!?" Ranos rushes over to the girl, "healing is not mais strong point! I will need helps."

Rolls

Medicine check to inspect the child - (1d20+1)

(17) + 1 = 18

Arcana check to understand the way this goop works - (1d20+5)

(11) + 5 = 16

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Dec 7, 2019 4:10 pm

Dec 7, 2019 4:10 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Looking back and forth between Meneloss and Ranos, Leha eventually stutters, "I-it wasn't f-f-from the b-barrels. I-i-it w-was f-f-from th-th-th-th..."

Leha breaks down into shutters and sobs before gesturing on herself below the waistline.

OOC:

Medicine: The children are both pale and near emaciated, as if they had been out of the sun and without food for a long time. A more thorough inspection to reveal more would involve removing the tattered remains of her dress and this probably isn't the time for that.

Arcana: If it was from the barrels, it would have triggered by this point, but a quick sniff of a severed goblin finger gives you a sinking suspicion: the goblins smell more like bad mushrooms than blood.

Meribson sent a note to Raddue

Dec 7, 2019 4:16 pm

Dec 7, 2019 4:16 pm

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"We needs to get deez little ones back to dah caravan; they'll have better means to helps and time, too." He looks at the kids and speaking in Rantar:

Raddue sent a note to Meribson

Ranos turns one by one to all of the members of the party and casts Message, a sullen look on his face:

[ +- ] Spoiler

[ +- ] Spoiler

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Dec 8, 2019 7:09 am

Dec 8, 2019 7:09 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Meneloss places his hand on Leha and invokes Corellon’s blessings

OOC:

Trying Lay hands to cure disease

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Dec 8, 2019 11:45 pm

Dec 8, 2019 11:45 pm

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Place them on my back, I can carry them. I say and look at the kids. Come, younglings.

Dec 10, 2019 1:05 am

Dec 10, 2019 1:05 am

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Ranos helps the party put the children up on the Centaur's back, steadying them with Mage Hand.

OOC:

I'm two feet tall and weigh 30 pounds, okay!?

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Dec 10, 2019 3:31 pm

Dec 10, 2019 3:31 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

They should be safe there. Faerlin says to the ideal. She will travel back with the kids to make sure they get back safely.

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Dec 10, 2019 6:11 pm

Dec 10, 2019 6:11 pm

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The group leads the children back to the safety of the caravan, several of the guards and merchants in the group hovering protectively over them, providing blankets and a warm meal.

The woman from before steps up to the group, "What news?" she asks, her face and voice carefully blank.

Though her face is blank, her hands clench and loosen as if she is imagining strangling or wringing someone's neck.

Dec 10, 2019 6:58 pm

Dec 10, 2019 6:58 pm

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"Dah gobbos are up to something and they keep talkin' 'bout a book, which we tink is dah missing books yaz want so bad." He turns and smiles to the children as they are let down. "Dey tooks deez ones prisoner and den dey... well..."

Using Message again, Ranos sends the following message to the lady:

Raddue sent a note to Meribson

"Wez should get back in dere and find out what's iz goings on."

Last edited December 11, 2019 12:05 am

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Dec 11, 2019 12:46 am

Dec 11, 2019 12:46 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred's initial surprise at Ranos communicating with him via magic was quickly overshadowed by the horror and revulsion he felt at the Rantar's explanation. Thankful he was facing away from the children he took a moment to steel his face, thankful, for once, of his father's teachings. "Hopefully the others can care for them." He said softly. While he hadn't had any hesitation in the recent fights with the goblins, he knew he'd lack any sort of sympathy for the monsters from here on out, knowing what he knew about them, they made vermin sound appealing.

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Dec 12, 2019 2:35 pm

Dec 12, 2019 2:35 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Letting out a sigh, the woman rubs at her eyes, shoulders weighed down by the stress of everything that has happened.

Meribson sent a note to Raddue

To the rest of the group, eyes hard as steel and cold as ice, she growls out, "Find Creak. Bring him back here either alive or in a pile of limbs."

Dec 12, 2019 4:10 pm

Dec 12, 2019 4:10 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"Dah lady will keeps dah kids safe. We should go... talk... to Creak. An unnerving smile spreads across his face.

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Dec 12, 2019 5:10 pm

Dec 12, 2019 5:10 pm

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OOC:

Let me know if jumping in isn't okay! And hello players!

[Use of Thaumaturgy cantrip]

A series of banging sounds begins from within the cave, the sharp metallic shrieking as hinges break and the sound of heavy chains falling flat to the gritty cavern floor. With a slam, a goblin corpse goes flying into a totem of small bones and other filth, located deeper in the cave. A booming voice comes roaring out, bouncing off the empty walls. "Okay you horrid monsters, I'm done with my nap!" A figure comes toward a torch-flame, grabbing the oil-soak stick and lifting it towards the greater area. She was disheveled but seemingly uninjured, but the firelight failing to reveal her foe she stumbled forward looking for her things, realizing then that it was quiet inside. She looked around finding her gear, much to her dismay scattered about. They had destroyed some of her things, potions included and spread filth upon her holy symbol, but the goblins themselves seems to be dead now.

When she wandered up to the cave to just wanted to check for evil... well she found it! Too bad she was jumped and poisoned. Having been dragged back into a dead-end where she wonders if they were going to carve her up for food. Thankfully some heroes must have come. About this time she had grabbed her shield in one hand and quarterstaff in the other. She had other weapons and gear but was ready to see how'd saved her apparently by chance.

OOC:

appearance: A giant of a woman, literally, Anise is a Firbolg possessing blue skin, a broad nose, and long curled ears the protrude out of her curly red hair. She wears Chain Mail and priest vestments of some kind, with symbols of nature.

GeneCortess Inactive for 6 months

Dec 12, 2019 7:10 pm

Dec 12, 2019 7:10 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin looks defensive a moment before deciding the giant woman isn't a threat. Faerlin motions Further up is a place where you can get aid.

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Dec 15, 2019 2:08 am

Dec 15, 2019 2:08 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Don't know how that double/repeat post happened, but here's a better/fixed update.

As the woman turns to make her way to the campfire, the group minus Meneloss turn and enters the tunnels once again. Passing the side room with the chest, and making your way past the hall with the remains of deceased goblins deeper into the tunnels. Faerlin's light spell still shines brightly, illuminating the hall of rock and stone.

To the left, a giant of a woman makes her way out of a small passageway filled with rubble and loose stones. To the right, a large cavern with a collapsed wall, gaps leading beyond maybe large enough to allow a goblin child through but nothing larger.

No immediate signs of Creak's passage can be seen.

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Dec 15, 2019 3:58 am

Dec 15, 2019 3:58 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred moved with the others, his bow at the ready, and an arrow in hand to be nocked and let loose at a moments notice. There was a moment of tension as the giant emerged from the passage to the left, but when she didn't attack, and indeed seemed to hold the goblins with disdain, he chuckled and smiled. "But come on back if you want to squish some of the little bastards." he said after Faerlin gave the directions to the firbolg.

Turning to look at the mound of rubble and the tiny and unlikely passage through, Jahred noticed a feather drifting down from above, not taking any chances, he lunged to the side while nocking his bow and aiming up at the ceiling. He'd let his arrow loose at the first sign of a Creak shaped target shouting "Above!" in warning to his companions.

Rolls

Shortbow - (1d20+4)

(17) + 4 = 21

Potential Damage - (1d6+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

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Dec 15, 2019 5:03 am

Dec 15, 2019 5:03 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

The blue-scaled dragonborn was kind to offer, but Anice was here for smashing up hateful monsters that disgraced the sanctity of life. It was simply fated that they must meet in such a place. With the archer cutting to the chase, she nodding immediately, wanting to thank them for rescuing the children when she could not, Anise was just about to try to get a summary of what had happened while she was out, but there seemed a lot was happening at once. She, as well, saw the feather, but not knowing what she was looking, Anice lifted her shield instinctually to Jahred’s warning. A warm sultry rasp to her voice claiming, as a matter of fact, "I’m here to fight evil… What of you?" She was addressing the adventures, but her eyes searched for whatever the archer had launches fire upon, unsure what goblin had feathers.

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Dec 15, 2019 3:31 pm

Dec 15, 2019 3:31 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

As Jahred's arrow pierces the darkness, the rest of you look up to see the form of the kenku clinging to the ceiling before he drops down, giving off a cawing laughter.

Standing before the group, arrow biting into a mass of knotted moss on his shoulder, "Sing little birds, make this prison of STONE BRIGHT with the music of DEATH!"

OOC:

Roll initiative.

Dec 16, 2019 6:06 am

Dec 16, 2019 6:06 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Looking toward the ceiling Ranos bares his teeth.

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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

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Dec 16, 2019 3:01 pm

Dec 16, 2019 3:01 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

I draw my short swords.

Rolls

initiative - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

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Dec 16, 2019 7:13 pm

Dec 16, 2019 7:13 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Her eyes widen, hearing the creepy Kenku speech, unsure what's happening but ready to protect herself.

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Rolls

Initiative - (1d20)

(19) = 19

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Dec 17, 2019 6:49 pm

Dec 17, 2019 6:49 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

INIT

Rolls

INIT - (1d20+1)

(19) + 1 = 20

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Dec 17, 2019 6:56 pm

Dec 17, 2019 6:56 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Initiative

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(8) + 2 = 10

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Dec 18, 2019 1:54 am

Dec 18, 2019 1:54 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

So the initiative order is:
PC
PC
PC
PC
NPC
PC

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Dec 18, 2019 6:41 pm

Dec 18, 2019 6:41 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Not the time for discussion. She launches herself on the Kenku. First she says Your blind to all.. She has her weapon out and is adjacent to it to do further damage.

OOC:

Casting a Blindness/Deafness spell on Kenku. 12 DC CON save to negate it.

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Dec 18, 2019 8:13 pm

Dec 18, 2019 8:13 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"Enough!" Ranos practically roars as he points his finger, rubbing his sachet of divining trinkets with his other paw.

OOC:

I am casting Mind Spike, Creak will need to do a Wisdom saving throw DC 14.

[ +- ] Spoiler

Last edited December 19, 2019 1:12 am

Rolls

Potential Mind Spike Damage - (3d8)

(584) = 17

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Dec 19, 2019 12:29 am

Dec 19, 2019 12:29 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred drew his rapier and moved, trying to get into a flanking position with Faerlin and the mad kenku, though any of his companions would do. He lunged out the moment he saw a vital to strike.

OOC:

Not sure if you're running with flanking = advantage or at least permitting sneak attack, ignore the relevant dice rolls if not.

Rolls

Attack - (1d20+4)

(11) + 4 = 15

Sneak attack advantage! (?) - (1d20+4)

(20) + 4 = 24

Damage maybe! - (1d8+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Sneak damage maybe! - (1d6)

(5) = 5

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Dec 19, 2019 1:49 am

Dec 19, 2019 1:49 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Even with magic flying, the mad kenku caws with laughter, seemingly not noticing the tip of the rapier piercing his flesh.

OOC:

Well, you guys have done serious damage despite otherwise appearances. I'm guessing that Faerlin planned on Creak going blind, which gives the your attacks advantage and his disadvantage until he either makes a new Con save or dies. Up next is another PC then his turn.

Rolls

Blindness/Deafness - (1d20+2)

(7) + 2 = 9

Mind Spike - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

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Dec 23, 2019 4:39 pm

Dec 23, 2019 4:39 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

bump

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Dec 23, 2019 5:22 pm

Dec 23, 2019 5:22 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Anise stood by, holding her melee weapon firm, still unsure of the situation let alone those involved. Her shield imposed between herself and the action, the Firbolg moved away from the others, not wishing to be caught up in some personal feud.

[Dodge action]

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Dec 24, 2019 12:50 am

Dec 24, 2019 12:50 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"Remembers we gots tah bring him in alive!" Turning to the furbolg Ranos says, "dey is 'sperimenting on childrens! We needs to capture its!"

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Dec 24, 2019 3:15 pm

Dec 24, 2019 3:15 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Cawing in mad glee, a green glow built up in the back of creak's may before twin beams of energy lashed out. One curled around him to strike at Jahred while the other flew towards Faerlin.

OOC:

This is probably going to be my only post until Monday, as work has gotten a little crazy with the holidays.

So Jahred takes 7 damage, and gets pushed back 10 feet, while the blast aimed for Faerlin goes wide.

Rolls

Jahred Eldritch Blast (Disadvantage) - (1d20+6)

(11) + 6 = 17

Faerlin Eldritch Blast (Disadvantage) - (1d20+6)

(16) + 6 = 22

Faerlin Eldritch Blast (Disadvantage) - (1d20+6)

(7) + 6 = 13

Possible Faerlin Damage - (1d10)

(3) = 3

Jahred Eldritch Blast (Disadvantage) - (1d20+6)

(19) + 6 = 25

Possible Jahred Damage - (1d10)

(7) = 7

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Dec 26, 2019 10:05 am

Dec 26, 2019 10:05 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred hissed in pain as he was struck by the beam of energy. He had been in a couple scrapes before, on the losing end of them as well, an none of those cuts or beatings had hurt quite like this. So he opted to take his anger out on the mad Kenku, and if the creature stayed standing long enough for him to find an opening, he'd attacked, only instead of piercing the birds throat like he wanted, he'd clock the creature over the head.

Rolls

Attack (With Advantage) - (1d20+4)

(3) + 4 = 7

Attack (With Advantage) - (1d20+4)

(11) + 4 = 15

Possible Damage - (1d8+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Sneak Attack - (2d6)

(43) = 7

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Dec 30, 2019 3:18 pm

Dec 30, 2019 3:18 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

The mad bird's cackle was abruptly cut off with a squawk as a pommel slammed into his head, causing him to drop like a puppet with its strings cut. He lays on the ground still, the only sign of life the rattling breaths in his chest.

Around his neck, an amulet shaped like an emerald eye begins to flow with a faint light.

Dec 30, 2019 5:36 pm

Dec 30, 2019 5:36 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"We should binds it and get it back to the caravan." Bending down to inspect the amulet, Ranos wracks his brain...

Rolls

Arcana on the amulet - (1d20+5)

(7) + 5 = 12

History on the amulet - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

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Dec 30, 2019 6:06 pm

Dec 30, 2019 6:06 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin breaks off her attack as she sees it fall. We should be quick about it as she access the situation.

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Dec 31, 2019 1:31 am

Dec 31, 2019 1:31 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Arcana: You pick up an odd magical aura around the amulet, as if it was one of a pair. With some time, you could probably devise a ritual to lead you to the other end of the connection with its counterpart.

History: You got nothing.

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Jan 2, 2020 6:39 pm

Jan 2, 2020 6:39 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Lowering her guard as the action seems to come to a close, the small-giant looks about the others before approaching Jahred to look over the wound. "Does it hurt sir? Do you require medical attention?" They were going in to bind the attacker, not kill him, so Anise put her shield away and resumed the hold on her staff more like a walking-stick. "...Also... could someone please tell me what is happening?"

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Jan 2, 2020 7:08 pm

Jan 2, 2020 7:08 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Looking up at the towering furbolg Ranos responds, "dis ting is workin' wit some gobbos to capture kids. Also dey may have stolen a magical book. We need to gets it backs to the caravan and dah lady quickly so we cans talks to it." He looks back down at the unconscious Kenku and reaches down, pocketing the amulet. Sadly, he says, "its name is 'Creak'. I tinks it suffers from madness."

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Jan 2, 2020 10:13 pm

Jan 2, 2020 10:13 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred hissed and gritted his teeth. "Not gonna lie. That hurt." Of course the slight man was far less capable of taking a hit than, say, Faerlin or Anise, but there was work to be done. "If you're offering healing, I'll gladly accept, but first..." He removed his rope and proceeded to tie the mad Kenku up, taking care that the accursed beak was bound as well.

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Jan 3, 2020 4:22 pm

Jan 3, 2020 4:22 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin takes up the Kenku to bring back to the main cavern. Lets bring him back see if we can something out of it before it perishes.

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Jan 4, 2020 3:21 pm

Jan 4, 2020 3:21 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

How horrible! She thought, gripping the handle of her solid shield. Pleased that the others had acted so quickly, as while her own intuition was correct to lead her this way, she was no match for what she found within. "My name is Anise... thank you, heroes, for their and my rescue." In thanks, she felt obligated to give a reward. "Please accept this healing, in appreciation."

Lifting a hand to gesture, her voice comes as a harmonized mantra filling the space around them with a warm soft light.

[Cure Wounds on Jahred]

Last edited January 4, 2020 3:22 pm

Rolls

Cure Wounds - (1d8+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

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Jan 4, 2020 4:44 pm

Jan 4, 2020 4:44 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin seems to not be worried about Anise as she didn't aid the Kenku in the attack. At this time Faerlin worry less about her and is more interested in bring her load to the main hall.

Jan 4, 2020 7:28 pm

Jan 4, 2020 7:28 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"Pleased to be having the healings, Anises. We should goes now before its awakens."

Ranos turns to follows Faerlin back towards the caravan, his feet making soft padding noises along the floor.

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Jan 4, 2020 9:56 pm

Jan 4, 2020 9:56 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

As the group hauls the still unconscious Creak into the main cavern, the lead woman spots you first and makes her way over after gently setting down Lily (the younger girl from before) from her lap onto the cot-like chair she had been sitting in. Spotting the movement, the Frosthorne knight also makes his way over, hand tight against the hilt of a hunting knife still in its sheathe.

Barely taking the time to notice Anaise, the woman grabs Creak by his beak and, in a surprising display of strength, single handedly drags the bird over to a firepit, the members of the caravan that were warming up deciding to help with moving the rock out of the entrance way.

Unsurprisingly, the rough treatment caused Creak to regain consciousness, just in time for her to shove his face next to the fire, the threat apparent in her voice, "Now then Creak, you are going to tell us everything that we want to know. I see even a hint of anything but words coming out of that beak of yours we'll see just how flammable your remaining feather are. Am I clear?"

Despite the position he was in, Creak's whole body shook with restrained laughter, as privy to some elaborate joke that no one else was aware of.

"Stupid human tykekt. I don't know what's funnier. The fact that YOU THink that your albino flat-face intimidates me, or the fact that you think my Mistress would LET ME LIVE if you did!"

OOC:

Sorry for going quiet for almost a week, work has been exhausting combined with adjusting my sleep schedule in preparation for night classes later this month. In any event, here's an update with Creak channeling Jan Valentine from Hellsing Ultimate Abridged.

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Jan 6, 2020 3:15 pm

Jan 6, 2020 3:15 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Can I just kill the bird? He's more annoying than helpful. I say, drawing a sword.

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Jan 6, 2020 5:29 pm

Jan 6, 2020 5:29 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

That may happen just the same she says as she moves with her bundle.

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Jan 7, 2020 9:10 pm

Jan 7, 2020 9:10 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

As the healing magics washed over him and mended the wound completely Jahred smiled up at Anise. "Thank you for that." He said offering his hand. "I'm Jahred, can't say I expected seeking shelter from a storm to lead to such... excitement. Looks like you've seen your share already as well." He said as he slung his pack over his shoulders and began to follow the others back to the cave entrance.

On the way he'd catch the newcomer up on what had been going on, the goblin attack on the camp, Creak's betrayal, the book that tracked a noble house's lineage flawlessly, the fight with the goblins and the bug wherein one used a foul alchemical concoction to turn into some sort of pustule riddled mutant, he faltered when he got to the explanation of the child. "The concoction they made her drink... it... there's something growing inside of her." He said, his voice cold and quiet, both so that the conversation didn't interrupt the interrogation, and so that anyone who didn't know and didn't need to know overheard. "The rest you know. I'm not a wrathful sort, and tend to prefer talking my way out of a fight, but damned if I won't at least help make sure those goblins pay."

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Jan 7, 2020 11:25 pm

Jan 7, 2020 11:25 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

"While you alls git information out of... dat one...", he says, pointing to Creak, "I will bes identifying dis amulet." He rifles through his pouches, his head nearly completely in the travel pack he had tossed onto the ground. "Hmmm... I will needs two components to cast dis rituals; one owl feathers and one pearl wurt at least 100 golds." He turns to all the gathered people, "nothings will be used up in dah casting, I just needs it for focusing on."

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Jan 8, 2020 3:55 am

Jan 8, 2020 3:55 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

So does anyone want to actually question Creak, or just kill him and be done with it?

Jan 8, 2020 5:25 am

Jan 8, 2020 5:25 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

I definitely think that it would behoove the party to talk to him, I only haven't taken the lead on it because I took the lead on talking to the girls and I didn't want to step on any toes.

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Jan 8, 2020 6:27 am

Jan 8, 2020 6:27 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Anise was taken back by the casual manner by which the others spoke of killing. Were it a different circumstance she would admonish them for their callousness, but what they were talking about was a creature who had by their account poisoned and therein corrupted the body of one of the children. He seemed to wish to do evil things. She was conflicted but this whole matter was too big for her way of thought.

OOC:

please take the lead!

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Jan 9, 2020 8:14 pm

Jan 9, 2020 8:14 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Honestly, I'm having a hard time thinking of questions to ask that weren't already covered when we questioned the goblin spellcaster. Suffering from a case of my character being smarter than I am. :-P

Jan 9, 2020 10:34 pm

Jan 9, 2020 10:34 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Using Prestidigitation to make his voice boom throughout the cave, Ranos marches over to Creak, then slaps the birdman a couple of times with his furry paws and grabs him by the back of the head, his eyes full of malice. "Dats enough! If dah birdman don't tell us who der workin' for and where they is and what deys are guns do next, it won't be deaths that takes you. Not for a very long time, anyways." He steps back and takes a deep breath, looking the Kenku in the eye, "'Cause I'mma gives you over to my friends here", he points at Wahuhi and Faerlin, "wits vury non-specific instructions about what to do to yas, except just to... how do you say? 'Draws it out fer a while'?"

Winking at Anise, he casts Message:

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OOC:

I am using Intimation and using my Portent roll of 19. That gives my Intimation roll a whopping... 19! :P

OOC:

Trying to make this short and sweet so we can move on, sorry folks!

Last edited January 9, 2020 10:37 pm

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Jan 10, 2020 4:41 pm

Jan 10, 2020 4:41 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Faerlin acts rather aggressively toward the Creak to further Ranos attempts to get further information.

OOC:

Attempting to aid

Jan 10, 2020 5:17 pm

Jan 10, 2020 5:17 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Aid action would allow me to roll with advantage, so I am going to do that and if I get some horrible rolls I will use my Portent with 19.

I also realized that it's not Prestidigitation that does the voice booming thing, it's Thumaturgy, which I do not have so instead I make a shower of flames and make any campfires or torches around us bustle in the wind like some kind of energy is coming from me. You know, make a show of it.

Edit: loooooool yeah, let's use that 19. :P

Last edited January 10, 2020 5:19 pm

Rolls

Intimidation - (1d20)

(3) = 3

Intimidation - (1d20)

(2) = 2

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Jan 10, 2020 7:01 pm

Jan 10, 2020 7:01 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

curse your dice. Faerlin should have tried.

Jan 10, 2020 7:02 pm

Jan 10, 2020 7:02 pm

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OOC:

I'm not opposed to you helping! :D

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Jan 10, 2020 8:24 pm

Jan 10, 2020 8:24 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Too late now! lol

Anise wasn't sure what the adorable little raccoon person was meaning by the wink, but the following attempt at intimidation, caused the young giant woman's posture to melt, eyes worked over in a daze. "... You. Are. So. Cute! With your fuzzy face and those little paws! Oh, oh! Look at those toe-beans! What is your name? Please keep talking... don't you love when he talks like that?!" Anise looks around to the rest of the gathered people, fully expecting others to agree with her wholeheartedly.

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Jan 12, 2020 6:48 pm

Jan 12, 2020 6:48 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Staring at the snarling rantar half his size, Creak's beak opened, "My Mistre-"

As he began to speak, he was cut off with a loud shriek of pain as he thrashed in his bonds. A green glow, the same as the beams of energy he had been launching from his beak not an hour before, suffused his body as a woman's cackle filled the air.

Naughty, naughty bird, telling on the one whom holds your chain? If you will not do my bidding, then I will take back what is mine!

As the woman's voice echoed throughout the cave, the light surrounding Creak vanished, causing the kenku to collapse to the ground. A quick examination showed that while he still lived, nothing seemed to draw a reaction from him.

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Thoroughly spooked and confused, the silver-haired woman nudged the unresponsive Creak a few times with her foot, before shuddering in a mix of nerves and release of adrenaline. Stepping away from the comatose bird, she turned to face the group, "While I don't have the answers I'd like, you've done better than I could have anticipated. While I cannot part with any of the goods for this supply run, I do have a few personal effects that I can offer in thanks."

Moving over to one of the wagons, after taking a moment to try to calm a few worried souls, she opened a trunk and pulled out a few items before returning. In her hands are a few pieces of jewelry and a feather quill.

"I heard your request, young wizard. This quill is made from the wing feather of a breed of owl my brother breeds for falconry. In addition, at least a few of the pearls on this necklace should be worth the amount you need. The rest, I give to you along with my gratitude. Should you find yourselves in need of lodging in Duskhallow, tell the folks at the Trade Guild that Martaris Illenn Soryth holds you in her favor."

OOC:

Dawned on me that you guys are level 3, almost level 4 and haven't gotten any serious loot yet. So in addition to supplying the reagents that Ranos needs, she gave you guys some rings, earrings, and bracelets worth a combined 800 gold as well as a less material reward..

Jan 13, 2020 4:26 am

Jan 13, 2020 4:26 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

With a sad glance back at Creak, Ranos says, "it appearses as our friend has lost der patron and thus der powers, too. Mayhaps nows that we be dah only ones that can help its, it will helps us by answering dah questions?" Looking at Faerlin the rantar wrings his hands and says, "we should probablies keep Creak tied up so dey don't try and a'scape."

"Dah Fates and I thanks you, Martaris Illenn Soryth, fors yer hospitalities." Taking the pearls and the feathers, the little rantar takes his dagger, chalk, the amulet and his fate bag and starts preparing to cast the Identify spell on the amulet.

OOC:

As a wizard, I have the spell in my spellbook so I should just need to take 10 minutes to cast it in order for the Identify spell to work without having to expend a spell slot if I am remembering this properly. The amulet nor the components will be used up during this ritual casting.

[ +- ] Identify

Last edited January 13, 2020 4:30 pm

Rolls

Arcana for who the "Mistress" is - (1d20+5)

(13) + 5 = 18

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Jan 13, 2020 5:26 pm

Jan 13, 2020 5:26 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Faerlin is level 2 at the moment. I'm guessing I missed taking her to level 3. Should I advance Faerlin to level 3 now?

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Jan 14, 2020 1:47 am

Jan 14, 2020 1:47 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

Regarding the Amulet: It's a one-way scrying focus. Who/whatever is at the other end can, with some focus, see from the eye engraving in the middle of the amulet. With a little tweaking, you can devise a modified ritual to track the connection, leading you right to the one on the other end, likely this Mistress that Creak refers to. Though there doesn't seem to be any real limit on how far the amulet can be separate from the other end, it otherwise functions like a normal eye. Stuff it in a bag and all that they'll be seeing is the inside of the bag.

Yes, level up Faerlin.

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Jan 14, 2020 8:04 pm

Jan 14, 2020 8:04 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

OOC:

LOL she was level 3, but forgot to change the level indicator.

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Jan 15, 2020 6:56 am

Jan 15, 2020 6:56 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Jahred had his rapier out when he heard that voice emanating from Creak in a manner that was most definitely not in keeping with his usual speech. When the light faded away, he found himself more than a little relieved, given the memory of what those beams had been able to inflict. Returning his weapon to his sheath he accepted his payment with a proper bow. "Yes, thank you for your hospitality as well." He said, offering a smile before he glanced in the direction of the two children. "They'll be cared for, I trust?" While there were other mysteries this night that would plague his mind, he was particularly concerned about the children, especially given what the goblins had done.

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Jan 16, 2020 2:30 am

Jan 16, 2020 2:30 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Seeing where Jahred's gaze led, the normally steely eyes on Illen's face softened, "I can't bring back what they've lost, but I know several priests and alchemists able to help undo what the goblins did to her. As for the rest, I make enough with the Trade Guild to ensure that they're looked after. If necessary I'll take them in myself."

OOC:

With that, the first adventure is concluded. Feel free to post character interactions, but Saturday morning I will be posting the opening post for the next adventure: Corruption in the Woods.

Jan 16, 2020 2:43 am

Jan 16, 2020 2:43 am

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Excellent. I'm looking forward to it!

GeneCortess Inactive for 6 months

Jan 17, 2020 8:28 pm

Jan 17, 2020 8:28 pm

Re: Adventure 1 - Delving into Godsskull

Ready for new.

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