Chapter 1 - Goblin Arrows

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Jan 8, 2021 3:42 am
Hearing Tyr comment about staying with the cart, Gerbo senses a chance to ditch the man. "Suit yourself. I'm sure you could have handled this trip by yourself, anyways, given how you've taken care of much bigger things. We'll handle this business with our friend here, and you can carry on to Phaladin."
He shoots a shit-eating grin at Tyr before turning to his compatriots. "So, I'm thinking Tobs here can go in front, since he knows the way. I'm thinking Kerisha and Orel can stay near him to keep him honest and I will hang out in the middle with Grim and Belanor can cover our backs. Anyone got a better plan?"
Jan 8, 2021 4:21 pm
"I'd much rather understand whats with all this cave business? Did something happen to Gundrin?"
Jan 8, 2021 6:42 pm
Orel points to the horses, now laying on the side of the road. "Those were Gundrin & his companion's. According to Tobs, here, Gundrin's companion has been taken to a cave, and we all thing Gundrin would appreciate it if we went and saved him."
Jan 8, 2021 7:01 pm
"Ahh. That makes more sense. Tyr, I don't think you've got much waiting for you but you best deliver those goods before the proprietor at Barthen's gets unhappy. We shall meet you there then."

Belanor gets out of the wagon and gabs his gear from the back. Breathing a deep sigh he shoulders his pack.
~sigh~ the things I do for the clients.

"Whats this about me being in the back?"
OOC:
Belanor as never "Adventured" before but hes been to scrap with bandits/ruffians while traveling on the road. He's unaware of the "party" Tactics
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Jan 8, 2021 7:42 pm
"The path looks too narrow to walk in a large group, so I figured we'd figured out what order we'd walk in, so we'renot piling into the woods at once. I figured you could take up the rear and watch for anything suspicious behind us. I wouldn't be surprised if there are other things watching us."
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Good point. Gerbo isn't a big "adventurer" either, so maybe this salvages it.
Jan 8, 2021 7:47 pm
"Oh, well that makes sense I guess." Belanor scratches his head.
"Do you think you should wash some of that off?" He points to... well all of Kerisha.
Jan 8, 2021 8:28 pm
Kerisha yanks a tooth from Glarts mouth before moving on. She tucks it in a fold in her armor as a trophy.

"This is the smell of victory, and honour." She sniffs herself and grunts in mild disgust. "Maybe"
Jan 8, 2021 9:25 pm
"Perhaps theres a river on the way?"
Jan 9, 2021 2:43 am
'River near cave!" Tobs offers, overhearing the conversation. "Orc lady can wash parts of Glart off there."

The little goblin looks around to the rest of the group, obviously eager to get on the trail.

"We go now? Kill Klarg!"
"Yep, ok… I’ll, uh, just make the rest of the trip myself. No, uh. problem." Tyr responds in a less than confident manner. "I’ll just find an inn or something when I get there and wait for all of you – get the coin that Barthen owes for these goods as well."
OOC:
Tobs has agreed to take the PCs to the cave where Sildar is being held. Everyone heading on the trail then? Marching order as Gerbo has suggested?
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Jan 9, 2021 2:23 pm
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Yup. Grim is ok with bringing up the rear, not that he's done much damage so far lol
Jan 9, 2021 4:08 pm
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Yeah that order is fine with me. Kerisha will wash up in the river, more for everyone else's comfort than her own.
Jan 11, 2021 9:13 pm
With a lazy wave Tyr wishes all of the you the best of luck and snaps the oxen’s reigns. Each gives a slight grunt of protest before the wagon slowly starts to roll down the trail towards Phandalin. "If you don’t show up in Phandalin in a few days I’m keeping all of the coin!"

Oddly enthusiastic Tobs, hands still bound, motions the rest of you to follow as the little goblin starts towards the woods. The trail, which leads off to the northwest, has obviously only been used by goblins as anyone taller than Gerbo spends at least part of their time pushing and shoving branches out of the way as they move forward.

The goblin never wavers from his task, being sure to stay within easy reach of Kerisha and calling the party to a stop whenever he thinks he hears a suspicious noise. Roughly 30 minutes into the hike Tobs comes to a complete stop and looks intently at the ground.

"Snare" he says. "Trap still set." He takes an overexaggerated step over the line set to trigger the trap just to ensure everyone else is able to see the location. Once everyone has passed the trap safely, he continues to lead the group down the trail until coming to another stop not more than ten minutes later.

"This one we walk around." he offers as he starts to walk through heavy brush besides the trail. The going here is a little bit rough, especially for those larger than a goblin, but everyone is able to make it through without issue.

"No more traps. Cave still a bit away."

About 30 minutes later you can hear the sounds of a stream bubbling off to the right and the trail opens up to a small clearing. A cave entrance is clearly visible, the stream flowing from the mouth, and a narrow dry path leading into the cave is on the opposite bank.

Tobs, who is starting to look a little nervous, peers up to Kerisha and speaks quietly.
[ +- ] Spoken in Goblin
OOC:
Tobs has agreed to take the PCs to the cave where Sildar is being held.
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Jan 11, 2021 9:14 pm
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i'm kosher with that, Nether have i Kirin :D unless putting people to sleep counts as dmg :D
Jan 12, 2021 3:52 am
Moving slowly and quietly up to Kerisha, Gerbo asks "What was that he said there? That it?"
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Jan 12, 2021 7:29 pm
"We are here. Two guards ahead." she tries as hard as she can to whisper.

Kerisha pulls out a small axe "Let Tobs go now?" She is happy to keep her end of the bargain with the goblin. He has lead them here safely, around traps, and has kept quiet. But she waits for the others to agree before cutting Tobs bindings.
Jan 12, 2021 9:16 pm
"Well, now what? Do we take out the guards? Are we able to sneak around?" Belanor whispers keeping his hand on the hilt of his sword.

"I've not done this, its kind of exciting."
Jan 13, 2021 3:22 am
Gerbo frowns at the entrance to the cave, then looks at Kerisha and Orel, and frowns again. After thinking for a minute, he whispers, "I can probably hit one of them, but both would be a bit much. Probably should make a plan to hit them both simultaneously, but we need to stay quiet. I don't think we can sneak past them with whole group, and I don't fancy finding myself in the midst of a cave full of angry goblins. Anyone got a plan to take out the second one? Maybe we could draw them both out here by us? If you draw them out, I can probably take them from behind."
Jan 13, 2021 3:22 pm
Orel nods to Kerisha when she asks if she should let Tobs go.

"I'm... not the stealthiest," he says, gesturing to his chain mail, "so I like the idea of drawing them here. Perhaps Kerisha could say something in Goblin to bring them over to us?"

Orel examines the river, trying to tell how wide/deep it is to see if the Goblins could make it across.

Rolls

Perception (if necessary) - (1d20+3)

(9) + 3 = 12

Jan 13, 2021 3:51 pm
The stream is fairly shallow, maybe a foot and a half, two feet deep at the most from what you can see. It’s not very wide at this point either. Your guess is that a Goblin would have very little trouble getting across.
Jan 13, 2021 7:16 pm
Grim also nods in agreement to releasing the goblin.

Yeah, I could hit one from here, but I dont think it will do much damage to it he sighs My patron tends to be fickle at times
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