Part 1: Goblin Arrows

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Oct 13, 2020 9:44 am
Straightening to stand at his full, modest height, Bug causally wipes the daggers clean and stows them away again. "You can call me Bug. Most everyone does. I was on my way with some others as an escort heading towards Phandalin. We hadn't made it too far when a group of goblins ambushed us. Most of the others were killed in the attack. I guess they were saving me to be a snack for later." Bug looks up past the two towards the exit. "I look forward to hearing who my fortuitous rescuers are, but first, should we get to a more pleasant location before anything else?"
Oct 13, 2020 10:15 am
Severus holsters his great axe on his back and strides towards Bug. "Well met, Bug. I'm Severus and my cautious friend here is Osvaldo. We too were hired as escorts. Turns out our employer has been captured by some creature known as the Black Spider. And we too have a friend who is being being kept in a larder somewhere near here. Perhaps there was no room for two of you. Anyway, nice work with them daggers. Seems to me we should team-up and take down this Goblin lair. What do you say?"

Severus holds his arm out towards Bug and then glances over his shoulder towards Osvaldo.
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Oct 14, 2020 3:25 am
Osvaldo points the bow back toward the ground. "Ay, we could use your help against these goblins. Pluck them like you did the wolves and we'll be out of here in no time."

At that, he kneels and lays his hand on the closest wolf, saying a quick prayer to Silvanus, the god of wild nature, then gets back up. "We should get going, I'm sure the goblins know we're here. With us, Bug?"
Oct 15, 2020 12:13 am
Taking Severus's arm in return, Bug looks between him and Osvaldo and nods. "Well, if there are others still alive I can't just leave them to these creatures. You both seem like you can handle yourselves, so yeah, I'm in."

Tapping the tips of his fingers lightly on a dagger, a smile crosses his face. "And I suppose a bit of revenge would suit me very nicely."

Tightening his pack, he looks farther down the cave. "How do we want to proceed? Nice and quiet usually works for me, but I can be flexible in these situations."
Oct 15, 2020 12:22 am
funfungiguy says:
... In the back of the eastern room you make out what appears to be a man, though it's hard to make out much more than that.
OOC:
So what does Bug look like?
Oct 15, 2020 12:27 am
OOC:
For Bug:
We have -

Osvaldo Leafbash, a human ranger [whom I won't presume to describe further for fear of the Ranger's arrows ;-)]

Severus, a human barbarian - Severus is tall (6' 4"), and stained with blue woad. His hair is dark, wild, thick, coarse and matted. He has yellow teeth, and is missing front incisors that make him look comical/demonical dependant upon your point of view.
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Oct 16, 2020 12:44 am
OOC:
Bug is a gnome rogue. His clothes are not new by any means, and mostly a mixed assortment of items, all in black or dark brown leathers. Though none of it is very fancy, you can clearly tell that he takes care of his clothing and gear. He has a modest beard that looks intentionally cut short. His hair is slightly more wild, but is pulled back with a dark headband. The daggers he used are a matched set, long and thin with simple handles, but definitely the most quality items that can currently be seen on his person.
Oct 16, 2020 2:57 am
"I'm pretty sure we lost the element of surprise, but a stealthy route still works best. Severus, care to try your hand at such a sneaky endeavour?" A genuine grin spreads across Osvaldo's face.
Oct 17, 2020 9:34 pm
OOC:
It should be noted that this room is about as far into the cave as you can move unless you have some sort of light source or infravision, and even in this room the visibility is lousy.
Oct 18, 2020 7:55 pm
Osvaldo's grin collapses as he notices the lack of light further in the cave. "On second thought, Bug, would you be willing to scout ahead and do some reconnaissance for us? This lack of light is a nuisance but Severus and I can get torches ready in the meantime."
Oct 20, 2020 1:24 am
"That seems a fair enough plan to me. I'll see if anything is lurking around the corner, and report back before getting into anything."

He pulls his hood up and takes a step forward before turning back, a small smirk still across his face. "If I yell though, I wouldn't mind some backup. I don't plan on becoming anyone's meal today.

Creeping his way further in, hands ready to grab daggers, Bug makes his way down the dark path.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+7)

(9) + 7 = 16

Perception - (1d20+3)

(8) + 3 = 11

Oct 20, 2020 5:07 pm
OOC:
For some reason, I though only rock gnomes had darkvision and have been describing events as if Bug would be as in the dark as the rest of the party. I should have added some other pertinent details for bug in this cave...
Bug is about to proceed further into the cave's north tunnel when he turns around to remind his new companions to come running of he calls for help and realizes something "off" about the rubble in the cave he's been kept prisoner in. Some of the debris on the ground is rocks and detritus from outside, but he also notices that along the east wall, much of the material on the ground is more rubbish than natural mineral, including what appears to be cooked animal bones, scraps of parchment, bits of rusty metal and threadbare cloth, and other refuse.
https://i.imgur.com/QGh70W0.png
Oct 22, 2020 1:18 am
Before heading further in, Bug hesitates and turns back to the others. "Before I go, turn one of those torches over to this corner. It must have slipped my mind in the scuffle, but I think I remember a strange pile behind where I was tied up that may be of some interest."
Oct 22, 2020 2:54 am
Osvaldo lights a torch, readying his short sword in the other hand, and heads toward the pile Bug mentioned.
Oct 24, 2020 4:59 pm
Looking at the pile of materials on the ground in better light, you see it is indeed rubbish. Noticing claw marks and scratches at the edge of the refuse pile, it appears the garbage had been picked at by the wolves at some point, though their chain leashes were too short to reach bug or the garbage before they died. The refuse appears to have been dropped into this room from somewhere above through a natural chimney-like fissure in the stone. The light from Osvaldo's torch reveals that the chimney ends after 30 feet above, though what room or passageway may be beyond is unknown. By the looks of it, it can be climbed easily enough using natural stone handholds (and a few successful Athletics checks) though it may take some time and if one were to fall from close to the top there would be a 30' fall to try and walk off afterward. Otherwise, there's still the tunnel heading north just outside of this room.
Oct 25, 2020 4:47 pm
Osvaldo explains to Bug and Severus what he saw. "Bug, think you can climb that and scope it out with your dark vision? If we get the drop on whoever's in here, or at least some recon, it would be advantageous."
Oct 27, 2020 9:58 am
Stepping over to peer up the chimney, Bug takes a moment to look over the stone, assessing as many good holds as he can before attempting a climb. "This could be useful, I doubt anyone expects something to come up this way."

Pulling a length of rope from his back, he situates it to be within easy reach on his back. "I'll poke my head up and see what's up there. If it's all clear, I'll drop a rope back down if I can find something sturdy enough to tie it to."

Once the start of his climb is planned, Bug starts up as quietly as possible.

Rolls

Perception- check for solid holds - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Stealth - (1d20+7)

(17) + 7 = 24

Oct 27, 2020 3:33 pm
"Be careful Bug, and be quiet!", Severus offers. And then, to Osvaldo, absently, "I don't like any space to small to swing an axe"
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Oct 27, 2020 6:34 pm
Severus and Osvaldo watch as the gnome scurries up the chimney. Darkness seems to engulf him the higher he climbs, though Osvaldo's torch keeps him illuminated enough to observe. The gnome deftly ascends and after about 30 feet you see him come to a halt, evidently assessing the situation.

funfungiguy sent a note to kwil
"TOMORROW'S DINNER CLIMBS UP KLARG'S DIRTY-HOLE DOES HE!?!"

Whatever the agile gnome has found above, he's been spotted, and by something large it seems by the booming voice that shouts from above.
OOC:
Though no mention was made that Bug was climbing stealthily, I gave you the benefit of the doubt and rolled it for you. Unfortunately, the roll was a "2" and +5 for a total of "7". Not nearly enough to surpass any Passive Perception scores. If Bug would like to scurry back down the chimney beofre his attacker(s?) reach him, he'll have to make another Athletics (Strength) check with Disadvantage. Failure means a fall from a height of 1d3 x10 feet, taking 1d6 damage for each 10 foot increment when he fell. OR Kwil may have other plans, and opt not to climb down, so I didn't roll anything for you.
https://i.imgur.com/aNZ9Vln.png

Rolls

Secret Roll

Oct 27, 2020 7:29 pm
"By Gond! Bug’s been spotted"

Severus rushes to the stone chasm and peering into the darkness shouts: "Bug? Get down here. I’m here to break your fall"

Severus readies himself to catch a falling gnome from the gloom of the Goblin chimney.
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