Nov 10, 2024 3:07 am
Jessica is impressed with the haul. Even just a share of such would fund her adventures for a week or more.
2. The First Delve
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Nov 10, 2024 10:51 am
Dining Hall
"We share treasure! That the deal! Half coins ours! And you protect us from orcs!"
The goblins look agitated when you don’t immediately distribute the coins.
At that point, multiple footsteps approaching from the north echo down the corridor outside the dining room. "I can hear ‘em - in here," barks a rough orcish voice.
(This wasn’t a set-up, it was a genuine random wandering monster roll - there was only about a 3% chance of orcs showing up a this point)
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
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"We share treasure! That the deal! Half coins ours! And you protect us from orcs!"
The goblins look agitated when you don’t immediately distribute the coins.
At that point, multiple footsteps approaching from the north echo down the corridor outside the dining room. "I can hear ‘em - in here," barks a rough orcish voice.
(This wasn’t a set-up, it was a genuine random wandering monster roll - there was only about a 3% chance of orcs showing up a this point)
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
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Rolls
Secret Roll
Nov 10, 2024 3:59 pm
Gabbro wishes he still had his sleep spell memorized. He looks at his companions, the goblins, the sack of treasure and the hidden compartment it was taken from. None of this looks good, and nothing could be done to all of it to make it look good fast enough to allay orcish suspicions. His hand tightens on the spear and he quickly moves to the northwest of the room, just to the north of the northern archway. He REALLY wishes he still had his sleep spell memorized! The best we can hope for is that it's not too many orcs.
OOC:
It seems to me that we can't pass ourselves off as anything but allied with these goblins, as we're basically being "caught with our hands in the cookie jar." So our best outcome is to attack the orcs quickly and make sure that none of them escape or survive to report to the rest of the Open Sores who it was that killed them. How can we lure them fully into the room? It'll be easier to contain them if we do so. Somebody could maybe hide in the space between the doors to surprise them as they enter, but that person might easily get surrounded.
Nov 10, 2024 8:22 pm
Ricard picks up the exquisite sword and feels it's weight, it seems the opportunity to test the blade will soon be at hand.
OOC:
We could try to parlay with the orcs, that would likely lead them into the room. If we act like we are on their side against the goblins they might come in to retrieve their quarry. Conversely we could just kill the goblins... Easier for sure.Nov 11, 2024 3:05 am
Jessica gasps at the sudden voices, reaching for her warhammer. She looks at her companions, feeling the unspoken words between them. It would be foolish to expect the goblins to join them in opposing the orcs. Depending on the number of opponents, it would be equally foolish for them to attack the orcs. There was little to do but wait for the inevitable and see where the dice landed.
Nov 11, 2024 11:23 pm
As the voices carry down the hall Pickles moves forward towards the door, "Get those idiots to hide, I’m going to greet our guests. If we can cut them off and send them to the room the Goblins were hiding, it could buy us time." With that said the Halfling leaves the room towards the Orcs . . .
Pickles moves to stop the Orcs prior to entering the room.
OOC:
Wish me luck :) Pickles moves to stop the Orcs prior to entering the room.
Nov 12, 2024 4:24 pm
Pickles steps through the dining hall’s northernmost archway and into the corridor beyond. To the north, he can see two Open Sore orcs striding purposefully towards him. Both are wearing leather armour and carrying swords and shields.
At Pickles’ unexpected appearance, both orcs halt. "‘Ere … that ain’t no goblin!" says one to the other.
"Are you sure?" replies his comrade, squinting "Looks like one to me ..."
(At least you got lucky with the number appearing roll!)
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
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At Pickles’ unexpected appearance, both orcs halt. "‘Ere … that ain’t no goblin!" says one to the other.
"Are you sure?" replies his comrade, squinting "Looks like one to me ..."
(At least you got lucky with the number appearing roll!)
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
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Nov 12, 2024 8:05 pm
Ricard frantically gestures for the rest of the party to do as Pickles says, hustling the goblins out of the room though he himself creeps towards the door behind the halfling; ready to provide backup if necessary...
Nov 13, 2024 2:02 am
Luther will look at the goblins"Shut up and hide if you want to keep your hides."
Nov 13, 2024 2:42 am
With a beaming smile Pickles waves at the Open Sore Orc’s, "Hello friends, how nice to see you here as we were just coming to find you. We found a couple of dead goblins back yonder," Pickles indicates to the room behind him by jerking an extended thumb over his shoulder. "My companions and I just looked them over, you know just in case, and realised they were Open Sore’s handy work. Fine work if you ask me, but I digress. What I mean to say and may I get to the point, as I have been told I ramble on a bit and can get distracted easily. My Aunty Feijoa once stated that even an ancient Red Dragon would have trouble holding my attention, which is fun as she was crushed by a dragon when she was distracted by a gem lying on a cave floor." The Halfling pauses as though think of something.
If the Orcs go to move pass him Pickles will add.
"Sorry, the dead Goblins reminded us of a group we found hiding down the corridor this way." He says loudly for the Orcs to hear and pointing away from his group and the Goblins.
If the Orcs go to move pass him Pickles will add.
"Sorry, the dead Goblins reminded us of a group we found hiding down the corridor this way." He says loudly for the Orcs to hear and pointing away from his group and the Goblins.
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Nov 13, 2024 4:12 pm
As is not clear how the orcs will respond to Pickles’ intervention, I’ll make a reaction roll.
On the one hand, the orcs know that there are goblins in the area, and are pretty certain they just heard them talking in the Dining Hall. However, I’ll modify the roll with a +1 for the existing business relationship between the Hellions and the Open Sores (of which they will be aware), and a further +1 for Pickles’ friendly and unthreatening approach.
Let’s see what the dice decide …
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
Link to Gabbro's mega-maps ...
On the one hand, the orcs know that there are goblins in the area, and are pretty certain they just heard them talking in the Dining Hall. However, I’ll modify the roll with a +1 for the existing business relationship between the Hellions and the Open Sores (of which they will be aware), and a further +1 for Pickles’ friendly and unthreatening approach.
Let’s see what the dice decide …
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
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Rolls
Orcs' reaction roll - (2d6+2)
(36) + 2 = 11
Nov 13, 2024 4:19 pm
The orcs shrug, but accept Pickles’ story. "That way, you say?", pointing back the way they’ve just come.
With a sigh, they perform an about turn and trudge northwards, away from the Dining Hall and the goblins.
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
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With a sigh, they perform an about turn and trudge northwards, away from the Dining Hall and the goblins.
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Day 3, 11:10 am
Fenwick, Elf 1: 5/5
Gabbro, Elf 1: 4/7
Jessica, Cleric 1: 5/5
Luther, Cleric 2: 9/9 (Lantern)
Pickles, Halfling 1: 4/4
Ricard, Fighter 2: 12/14
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Nov 14, 2024 2:31 am
Pickles waves cheerily as they depart and waits until they are around the corner, before releasing his breath and checking his trousers aren’t wet. He then turns returning to room with his companions. "Ok that may buy us a little more time, but let’s get out of here asap!", he says in a controlled manner.
Nov 14, 2024 2:14 pm
"Great work, Pickles!" says Fenwick, patting him on the shoulder. She glances at Gabbro. "What do you say, map master? Can we circle around south without running into trouble?"
Nov 14, 2024 4:59 pm
Ricard claps the halfling on the back cheerily,
"Why look for treasure when Pickle has a silver tongue!"
"Why look for treasure when Pickle has a silver tongue!"
Nov 14, 2024 6:09 pm
Don't forget ... the goblins are still expecting half the coins and an escort back to safety ...
Nov 15, 2024 5:11 pm
"Well done, Pickles!" Gabbro smiles with relief.
"South? ...sure, we've explored quite a bit to the south already. But these guys want to go west. Is that correct?" Gabbro looks at the goblins. "We've just come from the west, at least a little ways. We could retrace our steps...but that really depends on where they want to go."
I've updated the entire first floor map, but here is just this corner of the map:
Note: we are currently in the "DINING ROOM," after coming from the RUINED CHAPEL and the FEET STATUE room and finding the goblins cowering in the KITCHEN. The entrance to the BLUE CAVE is at the very upper left of this section of the map.
MinMin says:
"What do you say, map master? Can we circle around south without running into trouble?"OOC:
For some reason, I had the impression that the goblins wanted to return to an area beyond the blue cave, which is WAY to the northwest of where we are now...I've updated the entire first floor map, but here is just this corner of the map:
Note: we are currently in the "DINING ROOM," after coming from the RUINED CHAPEL and the FEET STATUE room and finding the goblins cowering in the KITCHEN. The entrance to the BLUE CAVE is at the very upper left of this section of the map.
Last edited November 15, 2024 5:15 pm
Nov 15, 2024 11:30 pm
"So we go west from the feet statue and try to work our way north from there, should avoid our orc friends..."
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