Part 1: Goblin Arrows

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Dec 29, 2020 5:33 pm
Osvaldo swings his swords at the goblin before him with t flourish, but neither slashes hit their target. The goblin grins and retaliates.

His scimitar swipe misses Osvaldo, but just barely. Meanwhile the two goblins ganging up on Severus both hack at the barbarian, and one Goblin's nasty blade digs deep into Severus's shoulder.
OOC:
Severus takes 3HP damage, though because of Barbarian Rage that is halved, rounded up for 2HP. He has 5HP remaining I believe.

Turn order is as follows:
1. Severus
2. Osvaldo
3. Goblins
-->4. Bug

Rolls

Goblin 2 Attack (Osvaldo), Scimitar Damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

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

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

Goblin 3 Attack (Severus), Scimitar Damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

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

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

Goblin 4 Attack (Severus), Scimitar Damage - (1d20+4, 1d6+2)

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

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

Dec 29, 2020 6:17 pm
OOC:
Severus takes 3HP damage, though because of Barbarian Rage that is halved, rounded up for 2HP. He has 5HP remaining I believe.

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OOC:
Yes, 5 HP left
Dec 29, 2020 6:18 pm
OOC:
@ctme2000 - don't forget you have a point of inspiration! Looks like we might quite a bit of that in this encounter!
Dec 31, 2020 7:19 pm
@Severus, oh, I remember, might be best to keep it for our death saves lol.
Jan 2, 2021 8:44 pm
Pulling his dagger from the goblin as it falls, Bug's eyes dart back up to the flurry of attacks happening before him. Deciding that the best course is to end this combat as quickly as possible and thrusts both his daggers towards the nearest living goblin, thanking his good favor that he has not yet drawn their attention.

Rolls

Attack (main hand) - (1d20+5)

(17) + 5 = 22

Attack (off hand) - (1d20+5)

(13) + 5 = 18

Damage (main) - (1d4+3)

(1) + 3 = 4

Damage (off) - (1d4)

(3) = 3

Sneak Attack - (1d6)

(6) = 6

Jan 3, 2021 8:27 pm
Bug dashes up to the one Osvaldo struggles with unnoticed and sinks both daggers into the face of the goblin.. It immediately collapses to the floor having never know the presence of its true killer.

Just as Severus gets ready to bring down one of his attackers, the larger goblin atop the stone shelf with the wounded knight draws his blade against the man's throat and barks a series of orders in its own tongue. Both of the goblins cease their attack on Severus. Then just as one is about to swing anyway the large one bellows even more angrily in his ugly-sounding language, and the goblin halts for certain.

Holding the combatants below at bay for a moment he speaks to Severus in poor Common:
"We wait. No need for fight more now. We help each other and both be rewarded..."
Jan 3, 2021 8:43 pm
Somewhat shocked, and still raging, Severus looks towards the large goblin with wild eyes. Through gritted teeth, the barbarian replies:

"I'm listening"
Jan 4, 2021 4:40 pm
"I Yeemik", says the goblin gesturing to himself with his rusted, chipped scimitar. "I Yeemik, and I number two goblin in Cragmaw Hideout. But Klarg number one goblin in Cragmaw Hideout. So you must see we have same enemy together. I want be number one goblin in Cragmaw Hideout and you no like us goblins in Cragmaw Hideout attacking you on your road.
"Plus..."
, he says after a pause, "I think you want this one back."
Yeemik returns his blade to the tied and beaten man's throat. "You kill Klarg and I boss. I can say, 'Let this one go" and he goes with you. Or we keep fighting and I cut this one's head off now."

The beaten man, through swollen eyes and a broken nose says faintly, "Don't... He's a goblin. They can't be trusted..."

Yeemik jerks the man's head savagely by a handful of hair, as if to shut him up and remind him who's in charge right now, but looks eagerly on for the party's decision.
Jan 4, 2021 4:48 pm
Severus squints at the brutalised man whom he assumes is Sildur, then says, "Yeemik, your proposition makes sense to me but my friend has a point. We need to be very clear on the terms of this arrangement, and you will also have to persuade my comrades in arms".

Severus turns towards Osvaldo and Bug as they enter the cave. "What do you make of Yeemik's offer?"
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Jan 4, 2021 5:30 pm
Bug slowly stands from his fighting crouch, and eyes the goblin cautiously. Leaning in close to Severus and Osvaldo, he says, "I absolutely do not think we can trust him. But this whole 'enemy of my enemy' thing could possibly work out to our advantage."

Shifting his weight from one leg to the other and thoughtfully twisting the dagger in his hand, he adds, "Either way, we're going to deal with Klarg at some point."
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Jan 5, 2021 12:18 am
Osvaldo's first instinct is to let loose with an arrow into Yeemik's face, but the prisoner next to him, who he also assumes is Sildur, steadies that urge. He looks at Yeemik as he speaks and tries to discern if he's telling the truth.

Rolls

Insight - (1d20+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Jan 5, 2021 4:29 pm
Trying to determine the trustworthiness of this particular goblin is impossible of Osvaldo. It's pretty well accepted that goblins are most often a cowardly and opportunistic lot, and the fact that the second ranking goblin of this outfit is trying to usurp the throne of number one ranking goblin, all while putting himself at as little personal risk as possible, comes as no surprise.

His assertion that he will end the ambushes on travelers traveling the Triboar Trail is almost entirely laughable, especially if what Glarkvak said is true: This hideout is merely an outpost serving to provide scavenged materials to a larger castle to the north, run by someone higher up calling the shots. If Klarg is taking orders, Yeemik most certainly will be.

As to whether, Yeemik intends to actually release his hostage and let the party go is another matter indeed. It certainly would be in his power to do so. Whether he can be trusted to is another matter of faith, and his honesty is impossible to get a read on. He does seem pretty confident that the scimitar he holds to his hostage's throat at the moment is a pretty strong bargaining chip for the moment, either way.
Jan 5, 2021 4:46 pm
"We can't tarry any longer", Severus says looking alternatively at Osvaldo and Bug. "Bugs, right, we have to deal with Klarg anyway, but let's do that with half our mission accomplished - Sildur at our side!"

Turning to Yeemik, Severus says, "Very well, Yeemik. We will despatch Klarg for you. Release Sildur and tell us where your boss is, and how many guards he has with him."
Jan 6, 2021 5:20 pm
"No... You have this man after Klarg head bringer to me!
Jan 6, 2021 5:28 pm
"If you hurt him at all, we'll get both yours and Klarg's head on a stick and feed them to the wolves!"
OOC:
yikes, I'm just gonna keep quiet
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Rolls

Intimidation - (1d20+1)

(2) + 1 = 3

Jan 6, 2021 10:23 pm
"Very well. Where is Klarg, and how many goblins does he have with him?"
Jan 7, 2021 7:54 pm
"Klarg chamber that way", he says, and curiously he points his finger to the east wall of the room. "You take tunnel to north and follow across bridge and you will find Klarg to be sure. He usually have two goblins at side all times and a very hungry wolf."
Jan 8, 2021 2:57 am
Osvaldo picks up his torch and shortsword, starting to head towards the east wall. He stops midstride and looks back at Yeemik, "Are there any more traps along the way, like the water one earlier?"
Jan 8, 2021 10:03 am
OOC:
Severus will follow Osvaldo
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Jan 8, 2021 4:35 pm
OOC:
While Yeemik pointed to the east wall of his cave to indicate that Klarg is east of this room, the tunnel leading that way is to the north, at location J4.
https://i.imgur.com/VdNumTk.png

"There is flood trap." Yeemik looks at Bug, still dripping like a drowned rat. "But it look like little one already see'd that. More water will come but stay on bridge and it go under you."
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