Apr 17, 2021 12:14 am
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Death save..Rolls
death save - (1d20)
(20) = 20
Part 1: Goblin Arrows
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Apr 17, 2021 3:37 pm
Seeing that Alstaer is looking over Bug, Osvaldo rushes over to Severus and tends to his wounds, "Stay with us a bit longer, friend."
Rolls
Medicine - (1d20+2)
(1) + 2 = 3
Apr 17, 2021 4:02 pm
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Severus killing it over here with the Nat-20's on Death saves... He regains consciousness and has 1HP again.Looking around, you all see bug being tended to by Alstaer. The gnome remains unconscious, but the majority of his worst injuries seem to be staunched at least. Up on the higher portion of the cave, Sildar Hallwinter remains bound, beaten nearly as badly as Severus.
Around you lie a dead bugbear, a dead wolf, and a number of equally dead goblins, some loyal to Klarg, others fallen in aid of Yeemik.
Apr 18, 2021 7:54 pm
Alstaer overhears Severus and quickly rushes over to Sildar to make sure he’s alright and to free him from his restraints. "Are you alright?"
Apr 19, 2021 2:49 am
Confident that Severus will make it, he goes over to Sildar. "Friend, do you need medical assistance?", Osvaldo's filthy fingers now covered in Severus's blood and muck.
Apr 19, 2021 7:01 pm
Freed from his bindings, Sildar thanks each of you and replies to Osvaldo. "I think I should be well, thank you. My companion, Gundren Rockseeker, and I were waylaid on the road to Phandalin by this bugbear and his crew, on instruction of someone called the 'Black Spider'. Gundren was to be delivered to the chief of the Cragmaw goblins at a place they called 'Cragmaw Castle'. I don't know where that is, but perhaps someone in Phandalin might know. The sooner I get there and mend and get some information, the sooner I can set out in search of Gundren."
He reaches down and picks up a scimitar dropped by the nearest goblin and examines its heft before continuing. "My weapons and armor, along with the rest of my belongings were taken with Gundren to this 'castle'. I got the impression my only value was that of a few days' meals for them eventually. Though no doubt there may be other items of value should you search these bodies and Klarg's chambers, all yours as you've earned it, if you would be kind enough to escort me to Phandalin I would pay you 50 gold to split among yourselves on arrival. I don't have the coin on me at the moment, but give me a day in Phandalin to meet with my contacts there and I'll have a loan secured. Would you be interested?"
He reaches down and picks up a scimitar dropped by the nearest goblin and examines its heft before continuing. "My weapons and armor, along with the rest of my belongings were taken with Gundren to this 'castle'. I got the impression my only value was that of a few days' meals for them eventually. Though no doubt there may be other items of value should you search these bodies and Klarg's chambers, all yours as you've earned it, if you would be kind enough to escort me to Phandalin I would pay you 50 gold to split among yourselves on arrival. I don't have the coin on me at the moment, but give me a day in Phandalin to meet with my contacts there and I'll have a loan secured. Would you be interested?"
Apr 19, 2021 11:28 pm
Though the pain is great, Severus lifts himself from the floor now red with his blood. He looks to Sildar and says, "Gundren hired us to see his wagon to Barthen's Provisions in Phandalin, and that is what we will do. You are welcome to travel with us and to do so without cost."
Apr 21, 2021 7:43 am
Alstaer looks at his unconscious companion. "Should we take him out of these caves and rest up until he recovers? He seems stable enough"
Apr 21, 2021 10:30 pm
"Yes, yes, we must rest. We've all shed blood in this infernal place. But our blood has claimed these caves as sanctuary. I say we rest here overnight and head for Phandalin on the morrow". The barbarian winces, and lies down once more, resting his head on his rucksack. But though his battered body finds some repose, Severus mind will not still itself.
"Sildar? Why would the goblins take Gundren from this place rather than just eat him? Dwarf meat too tough? You say this 'Black Spider' ordered your capture? What purpose could they have? Is there something we don't know?
"Sildar? Why would the goblins take Gundren from this place rather than just eat him? Dwarf meat too tough? You say this 'Black Spider' ordered your capture? What purpose could they have? Is there something we don't know?
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Apr 23, 2021 3:36 am
In reply to Severus's inquiry, Sildar tells the barbarian, and any others listening, what he knows:
"More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver's Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge (called the Forge of Spells), where magic items could be crafted. Times were good, and the nearby human town of Phandalin prospered as well. But then disaster struck when orcs swept through the North and laid waste to all in their path.
"A powerful force of orcs reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of Wave Echo Cave was lost.
"Gundren Rockseeker and his two brothers, Tharden and Nyndro, recently located an entrance to what they believe to be this long-lost cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver's Pact. You and your companions were to deliver a wagon containing a bunch of mining equipment for initial survey and exploration, while Gundren and I headed out sooner.
"Gundren and I were intercepted by Klarg and his cronies under orders of someone named the "Black Spider", and Dulgrim was ordered taken to this Cragmaw Castle.
"I know Gundren had a map showing the secret location of this cave when we were accosted, but the goblins took it. I believe the the map was taken with Gundren to this 'castle'. Who this 'Black Spider' is and why he wants Gundren and the map is open to any sort of speculation.
I accompanied Gundren, not only because he is a good friend of mine, but I also have other business in Plandalin."
"More than five hundred years ago, clans of dwarves and gnomes made an agreement known as the Phandelver's Pact, by which they would share a rich mine in a wondrous cavern known as Wave Echo Cave. In addition to its mineral wealth, the mine contained great magical power. Human spellcasters allied themselves with the dwarves and gnomes to channel and bind that energy into a great forge (called the Forge of Spells), where magic items could be crafted. Times were good, and the nearby human town of Phandalin prospered as well. But then disaster struck when orcs swept through the North and laid waste to all in their path.
"A powerful force of orcs reinforced by evil mercenary wizards attacked Wave Echo Cave to seize its riches and magic treasures. Human wizards fought alongside their dwarf and gnome allies to defend the Forge of Spells, and the ensuing spell battle destroyed much of the cavern. Few survived the cave-ins and tremors, and the location of Wave Echo Cave was lost.
"Gundren Rockseeker and his two brothers, Tharden and Nyndro, recently located an entrance to what they believe to be this long-lost cave, site of the mines of the Phandelver's Pact. You and your companions were to deliver a wagon containing a bunch of mining equipment for initial survey and exploration, while Gundren and I headed out sooner.
"Gundren and I were intercepted by Klarg and his cronies under orders of someone named the "Black Spider", and Dulgrim was ordered taken to this Cragmaw Castle.
"I know Gundren had a map showing the secret location of this cave when we were accosted, but the goblins took it. I believe the the map was taken with Gundren to this 'castle'. Who this 'Black Spider' is and why he wants Gundren and the map is open to any sort of speculation.
I accompanied Gundren, not only because he is a good friend of mine, but I also have other business in Plandalin."
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Okay I'm going to assume you're going to take a long rest (8 hours). Will you guys be taking 2-hour watches throughout the night?Apr 23, 2021 10:45 pm
Severus grunts acknowledgement, then his eyes close and he drifts into a deep, healing, sleep
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I'll wake to take the last watchApr 24, 2021 4:42 pm
"You guys rest a bit," Sildar says. "Your gnome friend isn't looking too well, nor are you, sir. I'll take first watch."
OOC:
Alright, I have Severus taking last watch. Bug's unconscious for a bit, so he'd be a pretty lousy candidate for second watch. That leaves Alstaer or Osvaldo for 2nd watch?Rolls
# Hours Bug's Unconscious - (1d4)
Apr 25, 2021 5:08 pm
Sildar takes the first watch, despite the aches of his beaten body. After two hours he wakens Alstaer who covers the next two hours. About halfway through the watch Bug finally regains consciousness, though, like the others he's beaten and bloodied. He immediately sets himself back to sleep, looking for a long rest. Osvaldo takes third watch, keeping an eye on his companions and after another two hours he wakes Severus, who takes the final watch giving Bug enough extra time to recover as well.
What would you like to do with your new day?
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Everyone enjoys the benefits of a Long Rest. Go ahead and make your adjustments to your character sheets, which means at the very least you all regain your 1HD to be used for any short rests you take this day, and start at your PC's full HP.What would you like to do with your new day?
Apr 26, 2021 5:18 pm
Severus, with the aid of any others that wish to make the job go faster, spend an hour or ninety minutes this morning going through each room of the cave, as well as searching the bodies of those that have fallen in combat.
The goblins' possessions are almost entirely useless. They carry an odd assortment of artifacts ranging from small bones, polished but otherwise worthless stones, scraps of filthy fabric which might be nothing more than snot rags, and an occasional tooth of some creature or another. The scimitars they carry are rusted, nicked, and rather dull. Their short bows are basic and rudimentary things. Any of these weapons would have some utilitarian value if you chose to arm yourselves with them, but you're unlikely to earn anything but scrap fees at best if you were haul them somewhere to be sold. The only goblin with anything of value in his possessions is Yeemik, who wears a pouch containing 3 gold teeth (1gp each), and 15sp.
Searching Klarg you find little of value on his person, as well. He wears rough hide armor and carries a basic shield. He wielded a morningstar (1d8 piercing damage), but again, it doesn't look to be of any real value beyond utilitarian purposes.
The rest of the chambers of this cave system are more or less empty, except for the room Klarg uses as his personal cave.
The sacks and crates have the logo of a Blue Lion painted on the sides of them. Bug would know this to be the logo of the Lionshield Coster, a merchant company with a warehouse and trading post in Phandalin, because these were the shipment of goods he and his old companions were hired to escort before his original party was waylaid on the road. Bug would also know that should these goods be delivered as originally intended, your party would receive payment of another 50gp to be split evenly amongst yourselves. Besides the sacks and crates, you find buried in their midst a treasure chest belonging to Klarg. Opening it you find 600cp, 110sp, 2 Potions of Healing, and a Jade statuette of a frog with tiny golden orbs for eyes.. The frog statuette is small enough to fit in a pocket or pouch.
The goblins' possessions are almost entirely useless. They carry an odd assortment of artifacts ranging from small bones, polished but otherwise worthless stones, scraps of filthy fabric which might be nothing more than snot rags, and an occasional tooth of some creature or another. The scimitars they carry are rusted, nicked, and rather dull. Their short bows are basic and rudimentary things. Any of these weapons would have some utilitarian value if you chose to arm yourselves with them, but you're unlikely to earn anything but scrap fees at best if you were haul them somewhere to be sold. The only goblin with anything of value in his possessions is Yeemik, who wears a pouch containing 3 gold teeth (1gp each), and 15sp.
Searching Klarg you find little of value on his person, as well. He wears rough hide armor and carries a basic shield. He wielded a morningstar (1d8 piercing damage), but again, it doesn't look to be of any real value beyond utilitarian purposes.
The rest of the chambers of this cave system are more or less empty, except for the room Klarg uses as his personal cave.
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Sacks and crates of looted provisions are piled up in the south end of this large cave. To the west, the floor slopes toward a narrow opening that descends into darkness. A larger opening leads north down a set of natural stone steps, the roar of falling water echoing from beyond. In the middle of the cavern, the coals of a large fire smolder.funfungiguy sent a note to funfungiguy
Apr 26, 2021 6:57 pm
After waking from a much needed rest, Bug slowly works his way into a sitting position to assess his wounds. After silently going over the fight for a few moments, he looks around to anyone currently in the room with him. "Thank you all for getting me out of that last scrap. The folks I'm used to running with would have let me for dead as soon as things went south. It's good to know my back is being watched like that."
After the logo of the Blue Lion is found, Bug says, "Those with the Lion on them are supposed to reach the Lionshield Coster. Fifty gold was supposed to be our payment before we got delayed here. We may be little later than they expected, but wouldn't hurt to check if were heading that way."
After the logo of the Blue Lion is found, Bug says, "Those with the Lion on them are supposed to reach the Lionshield Coster. Fifty gold was supposed to be our payment before we got delayed here. We may be little later than they expected, but wouldn't hurt to check if were heading that way."
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Apr 27, 2021 12:19 pm
Looking at Bug, "You've proven your worth as an ally Bug, welcome aboard.
We've got what we needed", gesturing at Sildar, And there's nothing else of value here. I say we head out to Phandalin and this Lionshield Coster."
We've got what we needed", gesturing at Sildar, And there's nothing else of value here. I say we head out to Phandalin and this Lionshield Coster."
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