Chapter 1 - Goblin Arrows

[Roll for Orel's Initiative]

Let's kick this off...

Flipping the captive over to attempt to help, Belanor finally gets a good look at the man. It's Sildar Hallwinter, the human warrior that was escorting Gundren to Phandelver. He's in pretty bad shape, and despite Belanor's fumbling attempt to wrap a few of his wounds, Sildar slowly opens his eyes and his breathing grows stronger.

[Goblin Attack Roll]

(New band name!!)

Rushing up the stairs and across the ledge Orel finds himself face to face with the goblin who dumped Sildar over the ledge. Waiting to strike, the creature slashes out with its sword towards the onrushing fighter, but its attack is easily avoided.

With flawless coordination Orel is able to goad the goblin into taking another quick strike in his direction giving Kerisha the opportunity to drive home her attack. The blade of her greatsword whistles through the air and connects with the Goblin's back, ripping through armor, flesh, and then bone.

The creature never stood a chance.

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"Yes, I think I can walk. Give me a moment please."

Sildar, while beaten and obviously in pain, is a proud man and does his best to mask his suffering. He takes a few deep breaths and slowly sits up.

"A fine rescue, my friends. You have my thanks."

He makes an attempt to get to his feet, but thinks better of it and remains seated.

"I need to get to Phandalin and see if I can determine where exactly Gundren is being held."

He slowly continues on, telling of how he and Gundren were ambushed and then separated. Gundren being taken to Cragmaw Castle as ordered by someone calling themselves the Black Spider. Sildar does not know the location of the castle, but has a feeling someone in Phandalin just might.

"An escort to Phandalin would be appreciated. Of course ridding this cave of goblin scum and their bugbear leader could prove useful as well. As you are all more aware of the current situation within the cave than I, I propose you take some time to discuss your options before we take either course of action."

"From what I've gathered listening to my captors is that this Black Spider is a newcomer on the scene, one that both the ruler of this particular tribe, and the leader of this band fear. Klarg, the Bugbear in question, was ordered to grab Gundren and his map, and send both to King Grol at the castle."

Sildar takes a deep breath and gingerly gets to his feet.

"The Rockseeker brothers have long sought the lost Wave Echo Cave and have just recently discovered an entrance. The map that was stolen contains the whereabouts of this entrance. Who ever this Black Spider is, he seems to be aware of the importance of the cave."

Walking slowly among the selection of freshly killed goblins as he talks, the tall, older gentlemen selects the most serviceable weapon and shield he can find. He gives his newly acquired scimitar a few test swings

"Whatever actions you decide to take, I will do my part to help your efforts. Questioning Klarg may provide us with the location of Gundren's whereabouts, but I have several contacts in Phandalin that may be able to help as well."