The Goblin Cave

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Oct 21, 2024 2:38 am
Raven- HP 7/10. AC 14 - 21
Surge- HP 9/9 AC 12 - 19
Goblin 1 -0 - 19
Goblin 2 -0 - 16
Decklan- HP 12/12. AC 17 - 13
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 7
Tatiana- HP 6/6. AC 14 - 5
Ammos- HP 8/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 3
[ +- ] Map
As the battle begins, I believe these are all your stats. Let me know if I got anything wrong.

Raven is first up.
Oct 21, 2024 11:02 am
As the goblins start to attack Surge, Raven rushes out to help.
OOC:

Not sure if Raven can reach a goblin on his 30' move.
Move action: Move as far to reach a goblin.
Action:
If he can reach a goblin, then bonus action Shillelagh and attack with that.
If he can not reach, then take the Dodge action.

Included attack rolls if he gets to use them.

Rolls

Shillelagh to hit - (1d20+5)

(17) + 5 = 22

Shillelagh damage - (1d8+3)

(5) + 3 = 8

Oct 21, 2024 2:46 pm
Wolf'en Surge will join Raven on the attack. He brings his longsword & dagger combo to action.
OOC:
Surge moves and attacks with longsword for a 14 doing 6 damage and bonus dagger attack for 9 with 4 damage.
Last edited October 21, 2024 2:48 pm

Rolls

Longsword, Damage, Dagger, Damage - (1d20+5, 1d8+3, 1d20+5, 1d4)

1d20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

1d8+3 : (3) + 3 = 6

1d20+5 : (4) + 5 = 9

1d4 : (4) = 4

Oct 21, 2024 4:09 pm
Raven- HP 7/10. AC 14 - 21
Surge- HP 9/9 AC 12 - 19
Goblin 1 -8 - 19
Goblin 2 -0 - 16
Decklan- HP 12/12. AC 17 - 13
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 7
Tatiana- HP 6/6. AC 14 - 5
Ammos- HP 8/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 3
[ +- ] Map
Action
Raven rushes to get to the goblin that popped up to shoot at Surge and with one hit it falls at him feet.
Surge too moves to attack that goblin and in doing so all but steps on another, it is so under foot that both Surges attacks miss.
Goblin 2 after frantically dodging Surges blades and seeing it’s comrade killed in one hit, disengaged and makes a run for the cave entrance. To avoid coming into swinging distance of Raven it has to cross the river then up.
OOC:
The yellow dashes are where he ran. He BA - Disengage, Action - Dash so he got 60 feet, the bushes are difficult terrain
Decklan’s Turn
Oct 21, 2024 7:00 pm
Decklan will take a shot at the fleeing goblin, hoping to prevent its escape.

Rolls

Attack (Eldritch Blast) - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

Damage (Force) - (1d10)

(8) = 8

Oct 21, 2024 7:59 pm
The goblin goes down at the cave mouth, end combat.
Oct 21, 2024 8:28 pm
"Were either of those our former prisoner?" asks Tatiana. She cautiously moves up to follow Raven and Surge, heading for the mouth of the cave.
Oct 21, 2024 8:58 pm
"As much as I wish to pursue into the cave. Doing this tomorrow is much wiser."
Oct 21, 2024 9:11 pm
"No time." It's a simple statement, but Decklan begins making his way to the cave entrance.
Oct 21, 2024 9:22 pm
"The goblins are alerted to our presence, and they have prisoners," reminds Tatiana. "Any time we waste increases the risk to Master Gundren's safety. And if altruism will not compel you, perhaps coin will; Master Gundren is responsible for your pay."
Oct 21, 2024 9:23 pm
Upon looking at the goblins, you can tell that neither is the one that you had talked too/interrogated earlier.
Oct 21, 2024 9:27 pm
"Just letting you know that I can no longer heal anyone nor change today. Life is over pay. "
Oct 21, 2024 9:32 pm
Tatiana spares a look back at Surge to ask a simple question, before continuing to the cave without waiting for the answer.

"And is that all you're good for?"
Oct 21, 2024 9:36 pm
We are heading into the heart of the goblins. Can you heal. And Raven is already hurt.
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Oct 21, 2024 9:41 pm
Without looking back, Tatiana says, "Hide in a hole until tomorrow if you feel useless. Some of us still know how to swing a stick."
Oct 21, 2024 9:45 pm
"So be it."

He says to Raven, Do well and take care. " He casts Bardic Inspiration on him.

Surge will move aside and hide.
Last edited October 21, 2024 9:47 pm

Rolls

Stealth Check - (1d20+3)

(6) + 3 = 9

Oct 21, 2024 10:17 pm
OOC:
I need a marching order and light sources or dark vision as we go into the cave.
Oct 21, 2024 10:30 pm
"If anyone requires first aid I am a trained medic" Ammos will pat the healer's kit hanging from his satchel, "I agree that time is indeed of the essence and that splitting up is not ideal."

He will try and observe the hill or mountain that the cave leads within, searching for clues of other cave entrances. "I suppose there is no way of knowing if there is another exit... They could be fleeing with our friends as we speak."
Oct 21, 2024 10:37 pm
Ammos will try and speak to Tatiana subtly, "I would prefer you not lead the charge within... It should go without saying we face a dangerous gauntlet ahead, we two are hardly suited to run ahead." He mentally reels through the arcane charms he has access to.

"My magika has run dry... I could cast some simple charms... How about you?"
Oct 21, 2024 10:58 pm
"I still retain some power," Tatiana answers. "Enough for a flurry of magical bolts or to ward an impending attack, or even some telekinetic manipulation. Otherwise, I have my fire."

She draws her wand from her sleeve, and touches the tip to enchant it with an orb of light.
OOC:
Using the Light cantrip. A full list of Tatiana's spells is visible to all on her character sheet (let me know if it's not public).
Oct 21, 2024 11:13 pm
"At least a few of you got some spine," Decklan growls. Alright listen, th' kid's hurt so he ain't goin' first. Much as I ain't a fan, I can see so I'll go. Heads on a swivel, an' don't hold back."

With that, Decklan makes sure his whip is hanging from his belt but easily accessible, and with a shield in his off hand he warily heads into the cave.
Oct 22, 2024 2:52 am
Alex slings his bow over his back in easy reach and draws his rapier and dagger. I work best from the shadows. I will enter after you, Decklan, but will be close by should matters go awry, Alex whispered. He entered the cave as stealthily as he could.
OOC:
Take hide action in cave and stealthily follow Decklan

Rolls

Stealth (Hide) - (1d20+7)

(12) + 7 = 19

Oct 22, 2024 11:49 am
Raven stood leaning on is staff as Tatiana and Surge argued about continuing.

He nodded to Surge as the shifter walks away, unable to form words fast enough as the man left, silently watching him leave into the forest. The young man slid down to a stoop next to the stream still watching where Surge had left, the first shifter he had met, a comrade in arms, whose magic had kept him alive in the first battle against the goblins. Dismissed it seemed.

"Safe journey and may the forest watch over its kin." He didn't know why he said that, but it seemed appropriate.


Raven turned slowly to look at his image in flowing water of the stream, the ripples changing the image of the tired young man still covered in his own blood. Was he still the farmer who came on this journey? What would this image be when he left the cave? If he left this cave.


Slowly he rose and followed the others into the cave, attempting to stay quiet in the shadows as Alex was doing.
OOC:

Raven will be lingering in the back is seems for now.

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+5)

(2) + 5 = 7

Guidance - (1d4)

(4) = 4

Oct 22, 2024 4:42 pm
OOC:
Seems like the marching order will be:
Decklan
Alex
Tatiana (though she can switch with Ammos if big brother desires)
Ammos
Raven

Tatiana has the Light spell on her wand.
Last edited October 22, 2024 4:43 pm
Oct 22, 2024 5:11 pm
OOC:
Let me know if this marching order and information is right, if you don't have a stealth could you please roll one for me.
Decklan stealth ?, devil sight 120 feet
Alex stealth 19, no light
Tatiana stealth ?, light cantrip bright/dim 20 feet each
Ammos stealth ?, no light
Raven stealth 11, no light
Oct 22, 2024 5:39 pm
Ammos will remain behind Tatiana, hoping that keeping her in the middle of the group will keep her safe.
As he enters the cave mouth, he will rub red phosphorous into his palms in preparation to cast Dancing Lights if needed. (material component)

Rolls

Stealth check - (1d20+2)

(4) + 2 = 6

Oct 22, 2024 6:15 pm
"Don't worry, Ammy," whispers Tatiana. "We'll find Gundren."

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+1)

(16) + 1 = 17

Oct 22, 2024 6:58 pm
OOC:
Decklan isn't trying to be stealthy. The rest may want to leave some distance between themselves and him.
Oct 22, 2024 10:00 pm
With Decklan slightly in the lead you all pass out of the sunlight and into the shadowed mouth of the cave. Inside the air is chill and damp. The stream runs along the west wall of the tunnel you are following. In the distance you can hear the rushing noise of what can only be a waterfall. A short distance inside the cave mouth a few uneven stone steps lead to a small landing where the tunnel and path continue a slow upward turn to the north and a craggy opening leads in a western direction.
OOC:
Its a T with north, south, and west as the points. N is ahead, W is the turn off, and S is where you have been.
Oct 22, 2024 10:10 pm
Unable to see past the fork in the path, Tatiana must rely on Decklan's scouting ability to relay information.
Oct 22, 2024 11:00 pm
Decklan will move back to the party and quietly tell them the choice -- straight, or to the side.
Oct 22, 2024 11:16 pm
Raven listens to the options, "Bring the light up and I'll look for tracks. See if I can tell which way is most used or which they dragged our friends. This is stone, but blood or general wear I may still be able to tell."

He looks closely at the ground, making a hand motion to summon nature's aid to show him what he needs to see, to see if he gets any clues about the how must travel each passage gets or where their friends may have gone.

Rolls

Survival - (1d20+5)

(6) + 5 = 11

Guidance - (1d4)

(2) = 2

Oct 22, 2024 11:34 pm
OOC:
Decklan will use the help action to give Raven advantage on the roll.
Last edited October 22, 2024 11:34 pm
Oct 22, 2024 11:52 pm
OOC:

Advantage roll...

Rolls

Survival - (1d20+5)

(12) + 5 = 17

Oct 23, 2024 12:05 am
Tatiana extends her hand, giving Raven some light.
Oct 23, 2024 2:39 am
Alex dashes out of the range of Tatiana's light cantrip, muttering to himself blasted wizards and their inability to be stealthy when their lives depend on it. He sheathes his melee weapons and knocks an arrow, realizing he has put himself out of melee range.
OOC:
Below is my understanding of the situation—stream, cantrip, and all—and I am trying to remain in hiding. Please let me know 1) if this is correct and 2) if I need to reroll stealth. Also, my AC drops to 14 if I am not dual wielding.
https://otfbm.io/@d/11x20/*uc20~FFFF00e11/*uc40ye11/_d1d9a9_a12d12d18a21_i1i18l21/e11y-Tatiana~p84dg/e12bn-Ammos~4egc8/e10g-Raven~64hsc/h3r-Alex~5q4b7/e9o-Decklan~rkh8b/d1d21b$ps/e15f16bn$st/g15h16bn$st
Oct 23, 2024 5:06 pm
Startled by Alex's sudden dash into the darkness, Ammos tries to get in front of Tatiana- wielding his staff defensively in two hands.
"What just happened? Where has the jester gone?"
Oct 23, 2024 5:13 pm
Tatiana whispers, "Quiet. Raven is determining which way to go."

She adds to Ammos, even quieter, "Sorry. He went ahead, I think."
Last edited October 23, 2024 5:35 pm
Oct 23, 2024 11:28 pm
Raven you are able to make out some sign on the cave floor. Fresh tracks lead in both offered directions, though with the stone floor it is hard to discover much. The one clear print you see is a foot or so into the western way, it is large, padded, and has four toes. You have definitely seen tracks such as this before in the woods, it is a wolf print.
OOC:
More like this :
[ +- ] map
Oct 24, 2024 12:12 am
Raven is low to the ground looking at a particular print when he quietly says, "What, my friend, are you doing with these goblins?" He looks down the western passage. "There's a wolf down there, at least one and I've never met them run alone."

"Beyond that, tracks both directions about the same. No sign of our friends either way."
Oct 24, 2024 12:18 am
"Are the goblins keeping them as pets?" Tatiana asks, looking to the west. "Should we expect them to trail and attack us?"

Animals appear to be Raven's specialty, thus Tatiana defers to his knowledge on the matter.
Oct 24, 2024 12:56 am
The grey eyed farmer considered Tatiana for a moment as he considered the question. "Wolves are smart... could certainly be trained... especially if captured as pups." he paused as if considering something. "Sharing a den, I'd assume they are together, so we should be careful."
Oct 24, 2024 1:03 am
Tatiana nods. "Perhaps we should get rid of them, first."
Oct 24, 2024 12:11 pm
Raven's brow furrows in concern, "I'd rather not do that." he says quietly as he looks off to the west cavern.

There is a long pause, which is common with Raven who seems to think through things before talking, "I'll lead with Decklan. Maybe I can convince them we are not enemies."

The young man leans low over the ground a lightly touches the print of the wolf, then moves down the western passage following the wolf. Raven will stay in the area of dim light ahead of Tatiana, looking for any signs of goblins or wolves.
OOC:
Edit: Not moving quietly apparently :)
Last edited October 24, 2024 12:12 pm

Rolls

Perception + Guidance - looking for wolves or goblins - (1d20+5+1d4)

(6) + (1) + 5 = 12

Stealth - moving quietly - (1d20+5)

(1) + 5 = 6

Oct 25, 2024 1:25 am
OOC:
Does the group go with Raven to the west?
Oct 25, 2024 1:48 am
OOC:
Decklan isn't happy about the wounded kid being up front, but he's at least making Raven stay behind him as they advance down the tunnel.
"Listen kid, I get that you like animals. That's fine. But keep in mind... trained animals are a lot like trained people -- they usually do what they're told by their trainers," the man with a roadmap's worth of scars says quietly. "If I have to choose between you tryin' t' sweet talk some wolves while my face gets chewed off, or killing them for being a threat... well, I got enough scars already. Fair warnin'."
Last edited October 25, 2024 1:48 am
Oct 25, 2024 5:12 am
Tatiana follows the group to the west.
Oct 25, 2024 6:08 am
Ammos will follow up aswell.
Oct 25, 2024 12:15 pm
Raven pauses to listen to Decklan, a man who previously he had heard no more than a handful of words. "I've met wolves before, they are very dangerous, but often reasonable... Nature is savage, if they attack, kill them, that is the way of it." Raven is very calm when he says this, almost distant, like he is just saying some fact not related to the death of some creature.

He looks back down the cavern to the west. "I just ask for the chance, if there is one to take. If there are goblins with them, then we'll sadly have to kill them."

He continues slowly down the western cavern.
Oct 26, 2024 12:09 am
It's only a short distance down the passage before it opens up into a more cavernous area. The cave is humid and narrows to a steep fissure at the far end. It is filled with the stench of animals and rotting food. Savage snarls and the sounds of rattling chains greet your ears as you aproch.

The light from Tatiana's wand does not reach into the cave from her current position in the passage. Declan, with his devil sight, can see where three wolves are chained up to the left of the opening where he and Raven stand. Each wolf's chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite.
Oct 26, 2024 2:08 am
As Decklan and Raven conduct their reconnaissance, Tatiana remains behind until called up.
Oct 26, 2024 5:24 pm
Ammos will wait with Tatiana, but also hiss out in a strained whisper
"Alex? Do you intend to hang back here- I believe we should remain together."
Oct 27, 2024 1:52 am
Arrcher101 says:
OOC:
More like this :
[ +- ] map
OOC:
If north is up then you have the fork to the east not the west. Unless up is south. I assumed up was north in the map; my error :)
Oct 27, 2024 1:59 am
SHMKehoe says:
"Alex? Do you intend to hang back here- I believe we should remain together."
I intend to be as stealthy as possible, Master Wizard, and cover the group with my bow. Are you capable of stealth and discretion, Master Wizard? I would fain enjoy your company so long as it endagers us and our fellows not.

Conquering an irrational urge to boop the wizard on his snout—and probably get toasted to a crisp—Alex sets off as silently as he can, staying to the shadows behind the main group, bow at the ready. As he walks, he takes the time to cast his eyes over the cavern. While not a natural tracker like the Raven lad, he has a faint passing familiarity with how one may obfuscate doors, portals, or traps. Nothing extraordinary, but better safe than sorry, he feels.
OOC:
WHO LEFT THE BAG OF SODA CANS, FIRECRACKERS, AND AIR HORNS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CAVERN!?!?!?!
Last edited October 27, 2024 2:00 am

Rolls

Stealth - (1d20+7)

(1) + 7 = 8

Perception - (1d20-1)

(13) - 1 = 12

Oct 27, 2024 2:41 am
OOC:
Oh, crap. Yes its east... my way bad! Sorry guys. Just pretend I said east.... (face palm).


It's good Alex is in the back at the moment, haha. Nat 1, ouch.
Oct 27, 2024 11:57 am
Raven stands with Decklan for near the edge of the dark cavern, the whisps of Tatiana's light fading to shadow before showing what is here. But Raven's other senses are assaulted by the place.

In a quiet voice to Decklan, "Any goblins? keep an eye out for them"

A bit louder, but just enough for her to hear, "Tatiana, come up slowly until your light barely reaches them."

Raven moves forward slightly as the dim light arrives. The young man drops to low to the floor, eyes toward where he hears the wolves moving around. A low growl starts from the Raven, low in the chest, for a moment you might think him a wolf himself. As he speaks, you understand the words, but there is deeper tone which includes the occasional growl or bark.
OOC:
Speak with Animals - the ... are pauses or growls you don't understand
"Great hunters... Kings of the Forest... should not be chained... the pack must run free in the light of the Moon... sly green ones have wronged you..."

"My pack hunts the sly green ones... Taken our kin... we hunt to free our pack mates... this is just..."

"No war with your pack and mine... we free you to the forest... you go hunt under the Moon..."
OOC:

Hope that makes sense :) Raven is offering to free the wolves, in exchange for not fighting them.

He will try to convince them with his words, but he has Animal Friendship ready if he needs it.
Oct 27, 2024 4:05 pm
Tatiana does as requested, stepping forward until the dim light of her spell reveals more of the cavern. She takes a handkerchief and covers her nose and mouth as rudimentary protection against the malodorous air, but tries to remain as alert as she can be while Raven does his... thing.
Oct 27, 2024 5:19 pm
Alex moved forward with the grace of a leopard. Padding slowly forward, he was a veritable shadow—unseen, unheard, unnoticed. Hand on bow, his eyes scoured the sides of the cavern, looking for inconsistencies in the cavern walls and roof. I am Mask incarnate, the epitome of of the roguish archetype he thought to himself, with perhaps the slightest tinge of hubris.

And, as with all hubris, the gods answered. So focused on the walls, Alex forgot to pay attention to the floor. Perhaps it was a root, perhaps the carapace of some long-dead crawling creature, perhaps no more than an unexpected dip in the cavern floor. Whatever it was, the floor was not where Alex's foot expected it to be. Woo-wooo-WHOA!, Alex cried as he went tumbling ass-over-teakettle on the cavern floor. His reflexes were good enough to twist on the way down so he did not land on his bow and ruin it. However, this caused his rapier to crash into his parrying dagger with what seemed like an unholy clang. TING, TING, TING echoed down the corridor as all three daggers in his bandolier fell to the ground. Oooof rushed out of Alex involuntarily as the wind was knocked out of him.

Alex looked up very abashedly at Ammos and said with a self-deprecating grin Stealth is overrated for a wizard, right?
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Oct 27, 2024 5:32 pm
Tatiana’s light reaches into the cavern, slow and soft, until it reviles the three wolves. The chains with which they are tied hang heavy around their throats, their hair is matted and tangled where their winter coats haven’t come off. The three had been straining toward the fissure toward the back of the cave where a pile of something lays. Drool dripping from their lips. When Raven announces the groups presence by speaking six sharp eyes turn fast to his face. They turn with growls in their throats and teeth exposed, but they don’t charge to their chains lengths yet.

Raven roll Animal Handling with adv (speak with animals) for each wolf, brown, grey, white.
Oct 27, 2024 5:35 pm
Turning towards the sound, Tatiana's eyes convey her incredulous question. Really?
Oct 27, 2024 6:12 pm
OOC:


Animal handling - here we go...

Rolls

Animal Handling (advantage) - brown - (2d20H1+5)

(69) + 5 = 14

Animal Handling (advantage) - grey - (2d20H1+5)

(152) + 5 = 20

Animal Handling (advantage) - white - (2d20H1+5)

(93) + 5 = 14

Oct 28, 2024 2:30 pm
Raven as you speak softly and offer freedom, all the wolves stop growling, but only the Grey speaks to you in return. "You will set us free?" White and Brown stalk to the sides and back looking agitated and impatient. "Loose the neck… we run free.

Everyone else hears huffs, growls, and whines from the brown wolf, you also see shifts in its posture. You see the pacing and agitation of the other two. You understand only Ravens side of the conversation.
Oct 28, 2024 4:00 pm
Whatever Raven is doing appears to be working, so Tatiana remains still and quiet.
Oct 28, 2024 4:45 pm
Any attempt at stealth currently shot to the plane of Nessus and back, Alex followed the group into the wolven den, restoring his weaponry to their proper locations.
Oct 28, 2024 8:58 pm
With a last growl, "Agreed, I will loose the neck... you run free... no fight with our packs..."

Raven straightens up from his crouch and looks over his shoulder, speaking normally. "They agree to leave if we release them. Move away from the entrance so they can leave."

He looks specifically at Decklan, "Be ready if break their word."

Raven places his staff on the ground and slowly approaches the wolf who spoke to him, shifting back into wolf, "Try to release you now..."

Raven will see if he can remove the collar, if not, at least remove the chain which holds them.
OOC:

Changed colors to blue for talking to the wolves and black for the group.
Oct 28, 2024 9:37 pm
Tatiana steps to the side, pressing her back to the cavern wall as she gestures for Ammos to do the same. The city-living noblewoman no longer considers Raven's understanding of animals to be strange. After all, her brother is a dragon and she can sling magic. Additionally, the scarred man sleeps fine without a bed, and the jester is a master at subverting self-declared expectations.
Oct 28, 2024 10:23 pm
Feeling Tatiana's eyes burning into him like veritable streams of lava, Alex sheepishly hugs the wall as she passes. For a change, the snooty one has the right to be upset, albeit she needs to be taken down a peg or two……hundred. Why couldn't we have snouty without snooty? he thought to himself with a sigh. Stowing the bow so as not to be overtly hostile to the wolves, Alex keeps his hands near his rapier and dagger. Given his…mishap…outside the room, he would need to use positioning and footwork instead of stealth to take full advantage of his training of just where to strike for maximum effect.
OOC:
[ +- ] Sneak Attack
Oct 29, 2024 12:31 am
Decklan moves to the side and stands silently, keeping one eye on the wolves and another alert for the cagey little bastards who call the caves home.
Oct 29, 2024 6:02 am
Ammos nervously keeps to one side and will follow ravens lead
Oct 29, 2024 4:00 pm
It's not hard to undo the chains at their necks, and as Raven released them the wolves race out and are gone from sight.
Oct 29, 2024 4:07 pm
"You've gotten rid of them," Tatiana whispers to Raven, calling back to her earlier statement. "Well done."

She stands ready to proceed further into the goblin cave.
Oct 29, 2024 4:23 pm
Decklan gives Raven a nod and then moves out in front again, putting some distance between himself and those with light as he moves further in.
Oct 29, 2024 8:27 pm
The young man nodded, "Thank you. They deserved a chance to be free."

Raven picked up his staff from the floor and glanced around the room now that there was some light to see if there was anything of importance besides a kennel for the wolves.

Seeing Decklan start to move on, Raven follows, although in the light with Tatiana and Ammos instead of out front with Decklan.
OOC:

Does this passage continue past the kennel area or do we need to back track now?

Rolls

Perception - glance around the kennel (guidance) - (1d20+5+1d4)

(11) + (2) + 5 = 18

Oct 30, 2024 1:26 am
The kennel has no other walkways out of it, but the fissure that the wolves were straining toward has a pile of trash beneath it. It's a narrow opening in the east wall that leads to a natural chimney that climbs up into darkness. Or does it, Raven when you look up you swear you see flickering at the top. The rubbish at the base of the fissure has been discarded through the opening above.
Oct 30, 2024 7:44 am
Ammos lingers behind Tatiana and observes Raven curiously for a moment.
Speaking quietly, he speaks to Raven "You do not have the look of a Spellcaster, yet your ability to commune with beasts implies you are every bit as magically talented as my sister and I... I wonder if you are no farmer as you told us before, this may not be the time, but I believe we might discuss who you are exactly at a later time?"
Oct 30, 2024 3:45 pm
OOC:
I'm not going to use the official images as backgrounds as that would almost certainly spoil things for me 😁. So to the best of my ability, this is what we know as of now. Assuming Tatiana's light cantrip is still active and using secret door icon for fissure. Also, this time, I'm using GP's expanded OTFBM code so it's a bit clearer what codes do what in case someone else wants to do this 😉.

If I messed up on the location of any characters or sizing, please let me know.
[ +- ] Map (with wolves)
Last edited October 30, 2024 4:05 pm
Oct 30, 2024 3:55 pm
OOC:
I believe the wolves are already gone.
Oct 30, 2024 4:16 pm
OOC:
Doh! Yes. Thank you. Updated and resized a bit to allow Decklan to be out of the bright light while having Tatiana move forward and Ammos speak to Raven.
Oct 30, 2024 10:13 pm
Before leaving the shaft, Raven prods the garbage briefly with his staff to see what kinds of things have been tossed down to the kennel.

*********

When Ammos spoke to Raven, the young man looked at him for a long moment, considering his response perhaps, then finally just shrugs "I've always been able to speak with animals, even as a kid, before I could even talk to people. Most folks thought I was playing a game... even now they think it a trick. Makes dealing with the livestock easier... some neighbors fetch me when they need help with their animals."

He continues to follow Decklan, examining the ground while making a quick hand gesture which Ammos is certain is some kind of magical component.
OOC:

I think we are heading back out to the stream. Once clear of the kennel, Raven will start looking for any signs or tracks again.

Rolls

Survival - Tracking w/Guidance - (1d20+5+1d4)

(8) + (1) + 5 = 14

Oct 31, 2024 6:46 pm
Is the group returning to the T and then advancing? Marching order, and light situation again if so please.
OOC:
@Avraham the little maps you've been doing are awesome. I can never get that to work for me.
Oct 31, 2024 7:11 pm
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I believe the intention is to turn north and continue deeper into the cave. Decklan and Raven can confirm.

Tatiana will be in the middle rank, using her Light cantrip. If Alex wants to move forward with Decklan, she will move to the back rank.
Oct 31, 2024 7:54 pm
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If Decklan resumes the lead, Raven can go second, still in the light so he can monitor for tracks as he can't do that in the dark.
Oct 31, 2024 8:06 pm
Once the "kennel" was cleared and swept, then yes -- they'd backtrack to the split in the path and continue forward. Decklan in the lead, maintaining some distance ahead of the others.
Oct 31, 2024 9:16 pm
Arrcher101 says:
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@Avraham the little maps you've been doing are awesome. I can never get that to work for me.
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Thank you. The learning curve is steep for the first few times, but then you get the hang of it. The nice thing about GP code, is that instead of a long, hard-to-parse URL, the tokens and structures can be split up logically. The hardest part was figuring out how to turn the character portraits into custom tokens. I have some URLs I can send you if you want to experiment.

I'm going to assume the tunnels are 15' across—so 10' of usable space. Yes, that's different from the prior map, but if we were really using paper and pencil, we could fudge it :). If you know they are more, please let me know. This matters for marching order too.
Alex was conflicted. On the one hand, he worked better from the shadows, and the blond wizard was making sure that there were very few of those anywhere near the rest of the party. So being with the group had its shortcomings. On the other, he was not a good tracker, more prone to get caught up thinking of new doggerel or of beautiful women than in paying attention to his surroundings. Oh, yes, once aware, he could sneak along with the best of them. Most of the time, at least, he thought as he remembered his recent attempt at "stealth". So being up ahead was not necessarily optimal either. On the third hand (if he was a xorn, that is), were he to drop back behind the party, he would effectively be removing himself from the opportunity to help Decklan. Given Surge's return to civilization, for better or for worse, he felt he had to carry his weight martially.

I need a fourth hand to figure this out, but I'd rather not sell my soul and become a glabrezu. Oh, what to do!. Deciding that he owed the party protection, Alex moved up to Decklan and Raven. Raven, you clearly track better than the rest of us. Stay a bit back in the light. Decklan and I are going to be just in the shadows; whisper if you find anything. Decklan, I think you search better than I do, so please look for traps as well. If you find them, I can handle them. As for monsters, if either of you are in engagement range, I can take advantage of their concentration on you to be a little more effective.

Alex moves up just in the shadows, takes a moment to adjust his clothes and posture to further sink into the gloom, draws his weapons, and then starts ahead slowly, trailing Decklan a bit.
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Group, please let me know if the below is what we want. Remember, that for Decklan and I to be out of the light, we are effectively more than one round from you, as the cantrip has a 40' range for dim and our movement is 30'.
[ +- ] Marching Order

Rolls

Stealth (Hide) - (1d20+7)

(17) + 7 = 24

Oct 31, 2024 9:54 pm
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Would it help if I did this?
Tatiana considers the distance between the group's members and the potential threat of danger in this small cave. She transfers her magical Light to her signet ring, and twists the band so that the Grifstone crest can be cupped in her palm to narrow the light's focus, attempting to treat her magic like a hooded lantern.

"When we get out of this," she whispers to Ammos, "remind me to buy an actual hooded lantern."
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Nov 1, 2024 3:32 pm
The main passage from the cave mouth climbs steeply upward, the stream plunging and splashing down its west side. Traveling a short distance from the kennel's turn off, everyone is able to see in the shadows across the stream, a side passage leads west.

Decklan with your Devil Sight you see into the shadows of the ceiling to the north. You can just make out the dim shape of a rickety bridge of wood and rope crossing over the passage ahead of you. The bridge connects where a second passage intersects above this one, twenty feet above the floor.
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This time when I say west I actually mean west not east, haha.
Nov 1, 2024 6:42 pm
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OK, I think this represents the current state of our knowledge and mapping. The green item is the overhead bridge. I've tried to implement Tatiana's "hiding" the beam as best I could given the limitations of the code.
[ +- ] Map
Nov 1, 2024 9:01 pm
Raven, the strange human that no one believed was a farmer, looked around for tracks at the crossing to see if there were any hints as to which direction their friends might have been taken or which direction was more heavily travelled.

Rolls

Survival - (1d20+5+1d4)

(9) + (4) + 5 = 18

Nov 2, 2024 6:06 pm
Raven it does not seem that any tracks or wetness has been drugged up through the river, so it is doubtful that anyone has crossed here.
Nov 3, 2024 11:42 am
Raven comes back to the group, "Doesn't look like they cross here, so lets keep following the river."
Nov 3, 2024 4:22 pm
The stream passage continues up beyond another set of uneven steps ahead, bending eastward as it goes. A waterfall sounds out from a larger cavern somewhere ahead of you.

Those without darkvision now see a rickety bridge that spans the passage, connecting two tunnels that are 20 feet above the stream.
Nov 4, 2024 10:28 am
In response to Tatiana's whisper, Ammos replies with a gentle nod and a whispered "Noted."

Ammos looks up to examine the bridge, assuming that the party continues under it he will linger beneath it for a moment trying to determine how sturdy it is and its origin (if it is goblin-made, or maybe some remnant from previous residents even before the goblins). Either way, he will follow the party at the rear.

Rolls

Perception check vs Bridge - (1d20-1)

(12) - 1 = 11

Nov 4, 2024 12:32 pm
Raven saw Ammos pause to look up at the bridge, he looked at it for a moment also, but continues up the passage looking for anything which indicates their friends were brought this way. The rocky path had not been forthcoming in details, but seemed to be the only way to go for now.
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Rolls

Survival - Tracking w/Guidance - (1d20+5+1d4)

(20) + (3) + 5 = 28

Nov 4, 2024 12:51 pm
Alex awaits, somewhere impatiently, for the party to make up its mind where to go. He remains—he thinks—cloaked in the shadows whilst the Raven lad searches the ground.
Nov 4, 2024 4:07 pm
Tatiana proceeds as the group does, step for step as Decklan and Raven advance.
Nov 5, 2024 12:10 am
Decklan keeps moving once Raven confirms the path to take.
Nov 5, 2024 1:45 am
Before anymore progress is made the passage is suddenly filled with a mighty roar, as a huge title wave of rushing water pours down from the darkness farther up the tunnel!

Everyone make strength saving throws
[ +- ] map
Nov 5, 2024 2:14 am
Alex struggles to stay on his feet.
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Rolls

Str - Save - (1d20+0)

(12) = 12

Nov 5, 2024 5:22 am
Tatiana cannot help but cry out in surprise as the wave of water crashes into her.

Rolls

Strength save - (1d20-1)

(6) - 1 = 5

Nov 5, 2024 5:51 am
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strength saving throw

Rolls

Strength saving throw - (1d20)

(14) = 14

Nov 5, 2024 12:59 pm
Raven attempts to move up against the wall as quickly as he can...
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Well, that 2 isn't going to do it :) Bye Raven...
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Rolls

Strength save - (1d20+0)

(2) = 2

Nov 5, 2024 2:35 pm
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Rolls

STR Check - (1d20+1)

(9) + 1 = 10

Nov 5, 2024 4:36 pm
As the swell of water rushes at swirls around the tunnel you are unable to grab onto the walls or anything solid. As the wave carries you down, everyone takes 6 bludgeoning damage. Everyone is swept back out to the mouth of the cave and scattered prone as the wave disperses in the open area.
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this is where I am also going to be introducing our new player, he is standing outside the cave when you get pushed out. @GreyWord describe who the party sees
Nov 5, 2024 4:52 pm
Tossed about in the sudden deluge, Tatiana knocks her head against the rocky stream bed and is cast adrift. She lies unconscious, face-first in the shallow water.
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Tatty only has 6 HP, so is unconscious! 1 successful death save.
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Rolls

Death Save - (1d20)

(10) = 10

Nov 5, 2024 5:55 pm
A half orc wearing well worn boots, patched west trousers that seems too short for the big guy. He is bringing a whole arsenal of of weapons on his belt or strapped to his backpack nevertheless and the weapons look all in good shape. He was crouched and checking something on the ground and now rise surprised seeing party washed out of the cave.

That's an interesting way to wash yourselves. he exclaims with an irony, watching the party with a real interest.
Nov 5, 2024 6:17 pm
"I am going to murder every single one of those little bastards, for that stunt alone!" Decklan growls as he picks himself up at the mouth of the cave. Without hesitation, he immediately heads back in intent on retracing his steps.
Nov 5, 2024 9:04 pm
Ammos will stagger to his feet and look around for Tatiana- upon spotting her face down in the water he will quickly close the distance to her with vague cries of "Tatty!" and "No!" and apply first aid to her with his healer's kit.
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Stabalizes a creature with zero hit points as an action, my healer's feat means that a creature stabilized in this way also regains 1 hit point
Performing rudimentary CPR he will try to bring his adoptive sister back around.
"Tatiana? Can you hear me, are you okay?"
Nov 5, 2024 9:29 pm
The young human rolls to a stop in the middle of the existing stream, coughing up water, he crawls to the edge of the muddy bank, sitting down heavily. Raven hears Trakomak make his comment, without realizing that there is a new person among them, he responds without looking up. "I wouldn't advise it..."

Raven looked around the group, surprised that his staff is still in his hand, he lays it aside. He notes Decklan jump up and head back into the cave, but doesn't have the strength to follow him at the moment, instead spitting more water out of his mouth.

"Everyone alright..." he starts to say be trails off seeing Lady Tatiana not moving. "Ammos!!!" he yells for the other wizard as he crawls quickly over to check on Tatiana, pulling her out of the shallow water onto the muddy bank, where he attempts to stabilize the injured woman.

Rolls

Medicine - Stabilize - (1d20+5)

(3) + 5 = 8

Nov 5, 2024 9:55 pm
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Healer's Kit can stabilize without the need for a Medicine Check. Tatiana definitely appreciates the concern!
Coughing up dirty water, Tatiana rolls to her side, soaking wet and blooded. Shivering from the cold and the shock, her eyes are distant and unfocused such that she doesn't initially respond to Ammos, not even noticing the newcomer.

She slaps the muddy bank as a means to test her faculties and express her frustration, accidentally splattering more grime upon herself and those nearby. "I... I'm f-fine," she sputters into the ground, her weak breath feebly trying to clear the gunk still in her lungs. "What happened?"
Nov 5, 2024 10:28 pm
Ammos is able to stabilize Tatiana, giveing her one health point.
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Sorry guys the damage was a 1d6 and I rolled a six.
Nov 6, 2024 9:43 pm
Raven collapses back on the edge of the stream, definitely beaten by the rage of the waters and the emotion of the last couple of moments. From the ground, he looked up at the the half-orc who was standing nearby.

To Trakomak tiredly, "Oh... who are you?"
Nov 6, 2024 11:50 pm
Rolling, tumbling, bouncing off of the walls, Alex careened through the tunnels like a quasit in a remorhaz tunnel. Desperately twisting and turning to protect the integrity of his bow, Alex was glad that he re-seated his plethora of edged weapons after his remarkable attempt at stealth earlier on. Finally, unceremoniously deposited at the entrance of the tunnel, he climbed to his feet, coughing and spluttering, in the highest of dudgeon.

Shaking his fist in impotent rage, he all but screamed this is INTOLERABLE. For Alexander Simonnet Natalis de Bertier du Puy, scion of the du Puys, to be treated as COMMON FLOTSAM is an insult to me, my name, and my entire family. How DARE you, whomsoever you are! May your swords look like steel but work as tin. May every bowstring snap in your hands and catch your eyeball on the rebound. May your fathers renounce you as bastards and your mothers confirm the slur. May your arms be remade into pasta, your legs into those of waterfowl, and your gonads serve as marbles for the children of ogres!

Feeling somewhat relieved by venting his spleen, Alex noticed the hubbub around Tatiana. A pang of fear rushed from his head to his toes, as he began to sweat, despite remaining inundated from the flood. No! he cried as he immediately rushed over—shoes all asquelch with cave water. Reaching the group, he breathlessly asked How is snooty, Ammos? In his fear for the blond wizard, he didn’t realize he called her out loud by his pet name for her.

He noticed nothing and no one else—old or new—as he awaited Amos’s response.
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Down to one hit point. Perhaps a short rest is in order.
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Nov 7, 2024 12:51 am
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Y'all are gonna have to save Decklan too, I'm sure. Lol
Nov 7, 2024 5:31 pm
Half Orc wait for Alexander to finish his tirade and shortly seeming quote: "If you know the enemy and know yourself..." he pause and asks with a lost smile anyone remember what was the lesson?
He then turns to Raven and say simple
Sorry. Name Trakomak. Hummies call me Max. Easy to say. Me go to Phandil, Phanal-Inn? You know... scratches his head
Nov 7, 2024 6:27 pm
"Phandalin." Ammos speaks without turning away from his sister, carefully helping her to her feet (if she is able) and only when he can spare a moment does he turn to fully regard the new arrival.

"How did you come by us here? Far from the road, on your own... These are dangerous woods, do you have company?"
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Ammos is mechanically a Dragonborn, but is flavoured as a Lizardman. Dressed in noble attire- he speaks, moves, and looks at you as a noble would.
Nov 7, 2024 6:35 pm
Alex jumps when he hears a strange voice address him, whipping around, he has both rapier and dagger drawn and in position before he completes the turn. Between the ignoble traversal of the cave and his concern for the blond wizard—whose condition still remains a mystery to him—Alex is a far cry from his usual, mischievous self. Trying to hide his wounds as best possible behind the facade of bravado, he addresses the well-armed half-orc with a healthy dose of bravado and a flourish of his blades and cloak.
You have exactly five seconds to start explaining who you are, what you are doing here, your connections with Masters Gundren and Sildar, and if you had ANYTHING to do with the condition of the Lady Tatiana.
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First, PbP is inherently asynchronous. I'm waiting on someone to fill my character in even though his player knows that Cancerman's player is back at 1HP 🤓.

Second, based on the circumstances, Alex is going for intimidation against Trakomak (consider this to occur immediately after Alex hear's Trakomak's question, so simultaneous with Ammos's answer. Asynchronicity and all (/me shrugs). @Arrcher101, I do not know what your policy is about PvP skills. Happy to roll a check if you want. Or, I'm happy to let @GreyWord respond however he wants. Either way, let the creative chaos unfold.
Nov 7, 2024 8:21 pm
Tatiana rises with the assistance of her brother, testing her footing against the mud. She can now feel the heavy weight of her soggy garments and the muck clinging to her cold skin. "Oh... my... GODS!" she declares, arms out and apart in the hopes that gravity can somehow cleanse her of all the grime. Her initial shock has now been replaced with city-borne fury. "My clothes are ruined! This was a genuine Raffaldini!"

Undoubtedly an obvious sign to Alex and the others that Tatiana's condition is stable, the noblewoman adds to the revelation with the seething, clenched hiss of someone out for blood, "And my hair..."

A muddy plop of slimy gunk falls to the ground from the aforementioned locks.
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Nov 7, 2024 11:51 pm
The slight human looks at Tatiana blankly as she goes on about her cloths and her hair, not the fact that she was nearly dead a few moments ago. Then he looks over at Alex square off against a brute who could probably break him in half on a good day, let alone today.

Raven flops on his back along the muddy bank, closing his eyes and taking a deep breath. "We are certainly not at our best currently..."
Nov 8, 2024 6:37 am
Halforc approach company and wait till everyone are done with their questions and requests. Only then he speak up with his head toward Ammos. Company? Yes it's me and my fleas. I came by the order of angels and fey and whoever that man just named. Trakomak waves his hand toward Alex. He change the voice to obviously fake regret as he shrug:
Order be save your haircuts. Sorry I'm late.
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Furious at the condition of her finery, steam literally rising into the sky from her soggy clothes and muddy hair, Tatiana seems ignorant of Trakomak's presence as her boots squish upon the embankment onto the grass. "They will call this a goblin dale when I'm finished!" she declares, imagining the collapse of heavy earth upon poor goblin heads. She seems intent on following Decklan back into the cave to enact her revenge.

Now, however, she appears to spy Trakomak's orc-like body sporting a variety of weapons. "You!" she says, directing a muddy finger towards the warrior's nose. "If you know how to use those, join us. There are goblins to hunt and people to save."

Something in her own words triggers a change as Tatiana adopts a poise more suited to business than slaughter. She straightens her back, smooths out the wet folds stubbornly clinging to her skirt, tugs on the bottom of her stained vest, and smooths more mud into her hair before clasping her cold hands together at her waist.

"My name is Tatiana Grifstone," she says with all the regality a wet fish could muster. "With my brother Ammos," here a royal curtsy towards the dragonborn, "we are performing a service for Master Gundren Rockseeker, who has unfortunately become waylaid by nasty goblins within this cave. Our company recently had a departure over a disagreement of priorities; you could fill that position and will receive the same benefits and compensation. Do you find this agreeable?"
Nov 14, 2024 6:32 pm
Huh Trakomak takes a look at Tatiana then at Alexander and looks like he made some conclusion before he speaks:
Your compensation is your. I need not... he looks for the right words cut of your pie.
He smiles and draws his greataxe Trakomak love good fight. You kick nasty goblins? I cut them in half.

Half orc seems eager to fight goblins out of bloodlust alone. He demonstrate some ability to think though, switching greataxe for two handaxes. that will be more handy in the cave narrow for a goblin
Nov 14, 2024 6:49 pm
Tatiana appears satisfied with the answer, placing her hands on her hips with approval. She turns to take stock of the current situation and notices Raven exhausted on the ground and both Alex and Ammos in a similar condition. "Let's take a moment to collect ourselves. Where's Decklan?"
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If we're taking a short rest, Tatty will ask someone to fetch the scarred warlock.
Nov 14, 2024 9:38 pm
Raven, still laid in the mud at the edge of the stream, slowly opened his eyes as he heard Tatiana speaking. With a sigh, the farmer slowly climbed to his feet. "He was here..." the boy looked around "must have headed back into the cave. We definitely need a moment to catch our breath."
Nov 14, 2024 9:51 pm
"Someone please fetch our scarred friend," says Tatiana. She looks to the hidden nook where the goblin guards were flushed from as a place to rest.
Nov 15, 2024 6:59 pm
Alex is beside himself with frustration and fury, but realizes he is too exhausted to go on. Lady Wizard, I would fain track after yonder scarred man, but between the goblin ambuscade and the watery adventure, I fear that I would simply collapse before finding him. I believe many of us are in a similar state, other than this…gentlebeing…to my right. Here, Alex looks with a rather jaundiced eye at the half-orc. Mighty convenient is he, wandering on us serendipitously as we were disgorged like jetsam from the mouth of yonder cave. Nevertheless, we must gather* our breath and our selves before we tromp back in and despoil those small, green freaks. Muttering a bit more softly, Alex continues I have made a commitment to creating a set of marbles…
[ +- ] *
Nov 15, 2024 10:12 pm
Raven looked at Alex as he delivered a lot of words. Normally Raven missed about half of what Alex said, but with the recent beating he felt as though he was missing even more than normal. The young man tilted his head to try to get the water out of his ear, but since everything on him was equally wet, he had little success.

Raven looked tiredly at the open cave, "Maybe Decklan will come back..." the farmer sloshed his way away from the stream, heading in the general direction of the cave, but more looking for a dry spot in the shade to sit.

"We should keep our guard up... those goblins might send someone to check on the success of their trap."
Nov 15, 2024 10:57 pm
"In here," directs Tatiana, pointing to the hunting blind used by the former goblin guards. "We can rest and keep an eye out for trouble."
Nov 16, 2024 12:54 am
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Raven glanced up to where Tatiana indicated, nodding his agreement, "Good idea. I'll move the goblins out of the way."

The farmer trudged up to where they had fought the two goblin guards and pulled the bodies deeper into the wooded area to clear the space for the party to rest.
Nov 16, 2024 11:17 am
Your scarred friend. Decklan - right? You think he freak out when I follow ? Guess will figure out
Trakomak slowly move into the cave trying to figure out which way Decklan have gone.
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Exhausted, Alex all but crawls after Raven and collapses on the floor of the blind, breathing heavily, and gingerly testing his ribs for fractures. The scarred one must look after himself, for now Alex whispers as he closes his eyes.
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Unless otherwise directed, Alex is going to take a short rest. @Arrcher101, please let me know when the rest is over.
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Rolls

Perception (WIS) - (1d20+2)

(12) + 2 = 14

Nov 18, 2024 9:21 am
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Nov 18, 2024 1:09 pm
Raven sits in the protected hunting blind, arms wrapped around his knees, a chill running up his spin as a breeze reminds him that he is soaked to the bone. A fire would be nice, but that would defeat the protected nature of their resting spot. The farmer pulls some dried meat from his bag, chewing on it absently as he rests, watching over Alex who has collapsed, and keeping an eye out for anything which might disturb their rest. They had not achieved much in rescuing their employer, but it was nice that they were able to free the wolves.
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short resting...
Nov 19, 2024 2:09 am
Decklan you march through the familiar turnes of the tunnel. Pausing for a few moments at the junction where the wooden bridge still passes over you see nothing moving but the slight sway of the bridge its self. You then pass beneath, there the path curves and you see light a head for a brief moment before a second thunderous rush of water roars down upon you.

Trakomak you have just begun to trek farther up the tunnel when a rolling wave comes crashing down at you.

Strength Save from both of you please, plus a Perception for Trakomak
Nov 19, 2024 11:05 am
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save

Rolls

Str - Save - (1d20+6)

(3) + 6 = 9

Nov 19, 2024 4:12 pm
"Sonnova-!!"
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Rolls

STR Check - (1d20+1)

(10) + 1 = 11

Nov 19, 2024 9:35 pm
OOC:
Sorry forgot to add perception as required.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+2)

(1) + 2 = 3

Nov 20, 2024 3:05 am
Both Decklan and Trakomak are forced down the tunnel and washed out of the cave. Taking 2 dmg.

Those outside of the cave hear the rush of the water as it pours out of the cave mouth, your two missing friends floating along with it.
Nov 20, 2024 3:28 am
Raven hears the rushing of the water and glances through the shrubs of their hiding place, "he is a persistent fellow..." he said quietly, not moving from where he sat with Alex.
Nov 20, 2024 12:29 pm
OOC:
Damage noted
Water knows when you go Trakomak make the obvious conclusion. Maybe look for way around?

He recalls the poor state of the rest of the party and note that this should only be done after everyone feel rested.
Trakomak would guard the cave entrance/exit meanwhile
Nov 20, 2024 4:42 pm
"Thank you," Tatiana says to Trakomak as he and Decklan wash up at the cave entrance. She had asked that someone fetch the scarred one, and in her eyes that task was performed suitably. She directs the two to where the rest of the team is resting. "In here."

Tatiana removes her outer layer of wet garments to begin the process of drying them out. She uses her Prestidigitation cantrip to first remove lingering mud, then applies a comforting warmth before putting the item back on.

As she launders her equipment, she says, "There was a tunnel the led away from the stream. We could try there."
Nov 20, 2024 5:14 pm
"Noticed a flash of light before the water rushed again," Decklan says, picking himself up from the mouth of the cave. He turns, as if to charge back in, fast enough that it would make someone wonder if it's reflexive.

He stops mid-step, his scarred face not hiding his anger in the least as he seems to contemplate his choice of actions. Punching the stone at the entrance hard enough that some of it chips off, he growls, "I hate this. Never dreamed I'd be this weak again..." The internal struggle playing tug of war with visible indicators of shifting impulses, with reason eventually winning out as Decklan stalks over to the blind and sits with his back against a tree, scowling at everything and everyone.
Nov 20, 2024 5:18 pm
"A flash of light?" Tatiana asks as a means to confirm. "Like an explosion?" She tries to recall if she was able to feel or hear any sound comparable to such before the first deluge of water. She doesn't believe there was, considering how surprised everyone was.

"Or a signal?"
Nov 20, 2024 5:33 pm
"Signal maybe... or maybe it was just light I only caught a glimpse of before we triggered something to spring a trap. Not sure how they have that much water set up ready to go though," Decklan replies.
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Nov 20, 2024 6:48 pm
Tatiana continues cleaning what she can of her clothing and equipment, before moving to Ammos and taking care of his gear. "I remember hearing a waterfall further in. Perhaps there is a dam," she offers as an explanation. "If that is the case, do we believe the goblins have emptied the reservoir, or is there still enough for a third flood?"

The wizard continues, "I also remember a bridge. If there was a signal, perhaps a goblin was up there? I don't recall seeing anyone, but I didn't have enough time to look. The presence of the bridge, however, does indicate an upper level of this cave. Maybe a ledge or higher tunnel. If we can climb up there, we might bypass further flooding."
Nov 20, 2024 7:00 pm
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are you all short resting or long?
Nov 20, 2024 7:13 pm
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I'd prefer a short rest.
Nov 20, 2024 7:23 pm
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Seconding the short rest idea.
Nov 20, 2024 9:23 pm
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+1
Nov 20, 2024 10:31 pm
Raven absently watched Tatiana cast here cleaning spell, similar to the one the stable hand had been using he guessed.

"There were no tracks at that side passage, but this much water flooding out would wash away any signs. I would definitely suggest we try that, perhaps he curls up to that bridge we spotted. Definitely worth a look to avoid another flood."
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Short rest
Nov 20, 2024 10:35 pm
Arrcher101 says:
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are you all short resting or long?
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I planned on a short rest, but will acquiesce to a long rest, especially if our casters need to recharge.
Nov 20, 2024 10:39 pm
Alex shifted uncomfortably as he tried to relax and let his body heal. If needed, I can climb a bit. I can also check any traps once they are found. I have a hard time finding them in the first place, though. Alex must be exhausted, as his vocabulary was absent any words over two syllables. He instinctively shuffled over near Raven, sensing the lad was keeping watch.
Nov 21, 2024 12:33 am
You all get a short rest and the sun is low when you get back to it.
OOC:
roll hit dice
Nov 21, 2024 1:16 am
Tatiana finishes drying her hair and wiping the rest of the mud off her face. She applies another Light spell on her signet ring to act as a rudimentary hooded lantern when it is palmed in her hand. "You appear to see well in the dark," she says to Decklan. "Will you scout ahead as before? Perhaps Trakomak can accompany you."
OOC:
Tatiana is now at 2/6 HP.
Last edited November 21, 2024 1:16 am

Rolls

Hit Dice - (1d6)

(1) = 1

Nov 21, 2024 1:39 am
"Figured I would."

Rolls

Hit Die - (1d8+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Nov 21, 2024 5:44 am
Alex slowly climbs to his feet, checking his bow, his rapier, his various assorted daggers, and his fantabulous—but slightly mud-bespattered—cloak. Looking at Trakomak with askance, he says I will follow you Decklan, just in case.
OOC:
Now at 7/9 HP
Last edited November 21, 2024 5:45 am

Rolls

Recovery HD (+1 from CON) - (1d8+1)

(5) + 1 = 6

Nov 21, 2024 6:37 am
OOC:
don't spend my hit dice. Did not tske the inital 6 point damage.
Trakomak used to follow orders. Will do as you command. I think I can get up to the bridge
Nov 21, 2024 1:19 pm
Raven crawls slowly to his feet, ready to go, although not looking as enthusiastic as he might have earlier. "That side passage may lead up to it, or maybe not. Worth a look I think."

With so many people leading the way, Raven will stay in the light provided by Tatiana.
OOC:

Raven back to 10hp again.
Last edited November 21, 2024 1:20 pm

Rolls

Recovery - (1d8+2)

(5) + 2 = 7

Nov 22, 2024 7:51 pm
Before the party has a chance to disperse, Alex grabs a stick off the ground and proceeds to draw a crude map on the wet ground. So our plan is to ford the stream (blue) before the bridge (green object) and head down the western path? I presume that we are dispensing with stealth and Lady Tatiana will be casting light. So would this be our marching order? Alex scratches some more marks on the floor.
OOC:
Next week, I'll try to get your icon as a token, @GreyWord.
[ +- ] Map
Nov 22, 2024 8:12 pm
Tatiana rolls her eyes as Alex describes color within the crude stick drawing carved into the mud. In order to stave off the inevitable question from the audience, she flicks her fingers dismissively into the air twice, magically applying the spoken hues to the areas Alex has indicated.

"It seems appropriate," she answers with a nod at the order presented.
OOC:
Prestidigitation to color the bridge green and the stream blue.
Last edited November 22, 2024 9:31 pm
Nov 22, 2024 8:49 pm
OOC:
Green and blue should have been in ooc tags. They were for Grey’s benefit who hasn’t seen the map before.

However, your reaction is even better, snooty, so Alex should be considered to have said those colors out loud. 😝😝😝😝
Nov 23, 2024 1:38 am
"Even without intentional stealth, let me go ahead. If I spring anything -- a trap, an ambush, whatever -- it will hopefully give you a second or two to prepare," Decklan states.

You would think it was a suggestion, but nothing in the man's tone suggests Decklan was asking.
Nov 23, 2024 7:42 am
Down the western? You mean up, don't you? Trakomak asks Alex as he want to be sure he understand everything right.
Scarred one talks just like my captain. He sends one or two scouts ahead of everyone. sounds like Trakomak has respect for his ex-captain.
Nov 23, 2024 1:17 pm
Raven nods as the others discuss things, "A few ahead sounds good. Does not sound like we are looking for tracks, but if you need it, let me know. Otherwise I'll stay close to Tatiana and Ammos." Raven was more than happy at this point to let the more martial members, especially the muscled new arrival.
Nov 24, 2024 12:24 am
OOC:
Map with Trakomak's face.
[ +- ] Map
Nov 24, 2024 9:24 am
Respecting Decklans intention Trakomak stay behind and let him move in alone
OOC:
Unless directly ordered to do otherwise by Tatiana or Ammos - Trakomak assume them to be leaders for their noble features/behavior
Nov 25, 2024 5:18 am
Facing Trakomak, the new addition, Alex speaks in his most courtly and overly polite tone of voice. As stealth is no longer a desiderata, pretty please project your puissant presence posthaste, posting point, and preceding our party presently passing yon passageway?
Nov 25, 2024 8:26 am
Man, common please! Trakomak looks at Alex and it is obvious he understand nothing.
Nov 25, 2024 8:38 am
Alex sighs deeply and mutters to himself "meeting my mentally monumental mellifluousness most moronically makes me morbidly morose; wordplay in this group 'tis like strewing pearls before swine. Resuming a normal talking volume, Alex replies "My dear sir, you are the strongest and healthiest of us. Would you please go first?"
Nov 25, 2024 5:25 pm
While the others at the fore investigate the passage, Tatiana attempts to pay attention to their surroundings by training her eyes and ears towards the bridge.

Rolls

Perception - (1d20+2)

(16) + 2 = 18

Nov 25, 2024 6:16 pm
OOC:
Give me a confirmation on marching order and we will head inside with Tatiana's eighteen perception at the bridge.
[ +- ] Map
Nov 25, 2024 6:23 pm
OOC:
I won't speak for everyone, but I think the order presented by Alex is fine.
Nov 25, 2024 6:31 pm
Trakomak believes party can't agree if it is him or Decklan who will ho about 30 feet ahead of the rest
If waterfall flushes again we don't want everyone taking damage again. Or do we ?!
Nov 25, 2024 9:32 pm
OOC:

Order is find with Raven.
Nov 25, 2024 9:44 pm
OOC:
Update on my previous statement. Trakomak is fine with the order if everyone is fine. I only believe MaJunior stated Decklan going to ignore the common that the best way to proceed forward is to stay as close together as on the picture.
Nov 26, 2024 1:35 am
Decklan shrugs and instead waits until everyone passes him. He will be absolutely last, with a hefty space between himself and the rest of the party.
Nov 26, 2024 4:21 pm
Once again, you head inside the cave. Passing by the opening that leads to the kennel. Then as you all cross the river Tatiana does notice, up ahead on the bridge, there's a goblin standing (s6). Presumably keeping watch. It's eyes bulge a little and it turns to go back into a doorway to the east.
[ +- ] Map
Nov 26, 2024 4:43 pm
Unable to suppress an audible gasp, Tatiana points towards the bridge and launches a bolt of flame at the goblin.
OOC:
Tatty is firing a Fire Bolt in that direction, even if the goblin has already disappeared.

Rolls

Fire Bolt to hit, Fire damage - (1d20+5, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (6) + 5 = 11

1d10 : (3) = 3

Nov 26, 2024 6:10 pm
OOC:
Light does not require concentration, so it still holds.
[ +- ] Updated Map
Nov 26, 2024 6:59 pm
What? Enemy ?
Trakomak who didn't see no enemy but the firebolt aiming direction thinks not twice but dash toward the bridge. Pushing everyone aside he cross the river and run toward the bridge. As promised earlier he will try to climb up the bridge.
OOC:
You can't expect half-orc follow the plan when firebolts start flying, can you? Barbarian's blood is boiling and soul crying to fight

Rolls

Athletics - (1d20+6)

(5) + 6 = 11

Nov 26, 2024 9:10 pm
Raven looked up where Tatiana was throwing fire, not seeing the goblin she had been aiming at, but not surprised that the almost deceased woman was a little jumpy, the flood had knocked all of them around quite a bit.

The half-orc plowed over slightly build farmer as he rushed to climb the wall to the bridge. Regaining his balance, "Off to a good start..."
He did not try to follow Trakomak or speak to him, instead he went a few paces deeper into the the western passage and looked to see if there were any signs of tracks or indications that the passage sloped upwards.

Rolls

Survival - Tracking w/Guidance - (1d20+5+1d4)

(11) + (4) + 5 = 20

Nov 26, 2024 9:40 pm
Tatiana the firebolt crashes into stone and the goblin is gone.

Trakomak the rocks are still extremely slippery from the water rushing through and you are unable to climb up.

Silence feels the chamber for a ringing moment before once again the roaring is heard.

Everyone except Trakomak is near the tunnel, make a dexterity saving throw to dive inside before the water reaches you. Decklan with disadvantage because your almost to far away.

Trakomak make a Strength save to hold onto the walls and not be swept away.
Nov 26, 2024 9:58 pm
Diving into the passage...

Rolls

Dexterity save - (1d20+3)

(17) + 3 = 20

Nov 26, 2024 10:21 pm
Tatiana sighs, then turns to try and dive into the western tunnel.

Rolls

Dexterity save - (1d20+1)

(1) + 1 = 2

Nov 26, 2024 11:32 pm
Here we go again Alex thinks as he makes a dive towards the tunnel. It's going to cost a pretty silver to get these clothes back into shape if we ever escape this accursed aquarium arena. As he leaps, he yells at Tatiana Did you HAVE to alert the goblins of our return, Lady Wizard?.

Rolls

Dex - Save - (1d20+5)

(13) + 5 = 18

Nov 27, 2024 6:47 am
Not again!

Rolls

Str - Save - (1d20+6)

(11) + 6 = 17

Nov 27, 2024 6:56 am
.

Rolls

DEX Save - (2d20L1+2)

(2017) + 2 = 19

Nov 27, 2024 1:33 pm
OOC:

Is it possible for one of the others which succeeded to try to grab Tatiana before she is swept away?
Nov 27, 2024 3:10 pm
OOC:
I thought about it, but considering that in game, we are all rolling simultaneously. It’s an artifact of PbP that we know Tatiana failed. In character, we’ve all jumped at the same time and only next round will we know success or failure.
Nov 27, 2024 5:41 pm
Ammos dives for safety.

Rolls

Ammos Grifstone: Dexterity save - (1d20+2)

(6) + 2 = 8

Nov 27, 2024 5:45 pm
Amos and Tatiana are both swept away taking 1dmg on the way outside. Everyone else is able to dive in the tunnel, piling on top of each other or in Trakomaks case hold on for safety.
Nov 27, 2024 5:54 pm
OOC:
Trakomaks still in the the cave or not? Can he still try to climb up?
Nov 27, 2024 5:55 pm
As soon as Ammos has stopped moving he looks around to see who came with him. When he sees his sister he rushes to her to make sure she is all right, and to help her up onto the bank like a true gentleman.
OOC:
Ammos was at full HP after the short rest.Having rolled one hit dice but now he is at 7hp.
Nov 27, 2024 5:56 pm
GreyWord says:
OOC:
Trakomaks still in the the cave or not? Can he still try to climb up?
OOC:
yes, he was able to hang on to the wall and not get swept away.I will allow you one more attempt at climbing up onto the bridge. Roll athletics check.
Nov 27, 2024 6:01 pm
Half-orc blood is too hot to worry he is alone, Trakomak try to climb up to find whoever was magician aiming at.

Rolls

Athletics - (1d20+6)

(17) + 6 = 23

Nov 27, 2024 6:05 pm
Tatiana coughs up the water and mud, trying in vain to clear her lungs of the muck as she stands with her brother's assistance. "I just cleaned this!" she wails, frustrated at herself and the situation. The petulance in her expression quickly turns to anger, and she appears ready to go back into the cave to set goblin heads aflame.
OOC:
Tatiana is at 1 HP.
Nov 27, 2024 6:10 pm
Trakomak you are able to climb up onto the bridge it heads East and West into 2 separate tunnels.They both bend so without adventuring further you couldn't see much more. You see no enemies.
OOC:
@CancerMan you could have rolled some hit dies during the short rest you guys took.
Nov 27, 2024 6:15 pm
OOC:
I did roll HD after the short rest, and only recovered 1 HP to bring my total to 2/6. After the third flood, thankfully only dealing 1 damage, I'm back to 1 HP.
Nov 27, 2024 8:08 pm
Surprised by the lack of resistance Trakomak draws a handaxe in his right arm and moves forward with determination... at least until he reaches the junction.
Nov 27, 2024 8:24 pm
GreyWord says:
Surprised by the lack of resistance Trakomak draws a handaxe in his right arm and moves forward with determination... at least until he reaches the junction.
OOC:
With north on the map facing up, which way did you head. Left or right (west or east)?
Last edited November 27, 2024 8:24 pm
Nov 27, 2024 9:55 pm
Raven scrambles to his feet to see that the brother and sister noble wizards have been swept away in the flood. He sighs, "We seem to be getting no where..."

He looks over to see their new friend climb up the wall to the bridge. Raven cautiously looks toward the cave entrance to see if he can see what happened to the pair without leaving the safety of the side passage.
Nov 28, 2024 12:13 pm
OOC:
Sorry, didn't realize it is unclear. So: since "the stream runs along the west wall" I was climbing the east wall and follow into the east tunnel: I believe Tatiana aimed east side of the bridge where DM mentioned goblin is.
Nov 29, 2024 6:59 pm
Decklan, having just managed to slip out of the channel before being caught in a third rush of water, takes opportunity of the lull in rushing waterà to advance. He will rush further up the tunnel and try to get past the the bridge and find where this damned water keeps coming from.
Nov 29, 2024 9:28 pm
Trakomak you step slowly along a short tunnel that curve to the right. You see light flickering ahead and shadows moving before it. Your 5 feet from the tunnel opening.

Decklan you move under and past the bridge. You see again a few roughly carved stone steps leading up to a large archway and again you see light. You're about 15 feet from the arch.
OOC:
sorry @CancerMan I forgot, thats a crap roll. Glad the dmg this washout was a nat 1.
Nov 29, 2024 9:44 pm
The young man glanced from the half-orc disappearing in the tunnel above, to Decklan disappearing up the north passage, to Alex who was still standing next to him in the side passage. After a moment, he looked toward the tunnel entrance to again see if he could determine what had happened to the missing siblings.

Remembering that Tatiana had nearly died in the last wave, Raven ran back toward the entrance of the cave where Tatiana and Ammos had just washed away again. Hopefully the more militant members of the group would be fine on their own as the group was pretty well scattered.
OOC:

Run back out of the cave entrance to check on Tatiana and Ammos.
Nov 30, 2024 2:19 am
Steam rises from Tatiana's wet hair as she tromps up the stream with indignant fury, fists pumping to match her hasty stride.

The wizard stops when her re-entry meets Raven's exit, her eyes narrowed and seething as she locks onto the man's gaze. She hisses through her teeth, "Find me a goblin!"
Last edited November 30, 2024 2:20 am
Nov 30, 2024 2:29 am
Raven skidded to a stop when confronted with Tatiana's fury. Obviously she had not faired as poorly this time as last. He pointed back into the cave - "Decklan and Trakomak are pushing ahead, they might find some."

The farmer stepped aside to allow her to pass and looked to see if Ammos was alright as well.
Nov 30, 2024 5:54 pm
Seeing his sister rise from the water, the fury leaking off of her every movement, he scrambles to follow her. Ammon giving Raven a look, "All we can do is follow her my friend." He scurrys along after the blonde wizard.
Nov 30, 2024 8:36 pm
Seeing that both of the wizards are at least conscious, Raven follows to the western passage where he left Alex, intending to stay out of the main drainage path.
Dec 2, 2024 5:37 pm
"Take me to them," says Tatiana, referring to the direction that Decklan and Trakomak took. She pauses by the entrance to the former kennel so allow Raven to pass.
Dec 3, 2024 12:46 am
The young man looked at Tatiana for a moment, what ever he thought he kept to himself, shrugged and led the siblings back into the cave. Once they reached the side passage where they took refuge from the last wave, Raven pointed to the bridge. "Trakomak climbed the wall to the bridge while Decklan tried to go up the passage ahead for a third time."
Dec 3, 2024 12:56 am
"And what of Alex?" Tatiana asks, while looking for the flamboyant swordsman.
Dec 3, 2024 10:03 am
OOC:
Sorry, was on a plane flying six thousand miles on Sunday, and am a bit jet lagged. Will be +2 UTC for the next five weeks or so, but I should make minimum posting requirements.
Alexander Simonnet Natalis de Bertier du Puy, scion of the the du Puys and gentleman scholar and rake, was not in a good mood. He was annoyed. No, more than annoyed, he decided that he was taking full-on umbrage. He started this journey in fine fettle, with a song in his heart and poetry on his lips. That Alex was now relegated to the rear of his subconscious. Instead, the slightly more bitter and infinitely more sardonic Alex had come to the fore. He was tired, wet, bedraggled, put out, and not copacetic in the slightest. Alliteration be damned; rather, visions of wreaking unholy vengeance on the small green folk danced through his mind as he stalked—pantheresque, at least in his mind—from the side tunnel and followed the path that the half-orc near mindlessly charged. Well, at least he will draw their attention whilst I move, he thought.

As he moved down the corridor, he heard sounds behind him. Approaching were her most royal highness, Lady Snooty of Snootsville, followed dutifully by her surprisingly competent brother and the young farm lad; a lad with more depth to him than apparent at first. Dispensing with any thoughts of stealth Lady wizard wouldn't know subtlety if it came up and bit her on her lovely blond hair, would she. Wait, lovely?? Where did that come from. Alex shook his head and waited until they caught up with him.

Bowing as gracefully as one who had been battered and bruised and taken a nap on the forest floor could be, Alex asked I say, mesdames et messieurs, shall we follow the rampaging half orc up the wall and across the bridge, or shall we await yet another lovely tumble in the whitewater tunnel of love?
Dec 3, 2024 1:20 pm
OOC:
Had to enlarge the map again, which requires recalculating everyone's position. May need to concentrate on smaller areas going forward. @Arrcher101 especially, but everyone, please confirm if the below is relatively accurate. Thanks!
Last edited December 3, 2024 1:52 pm
Dec 3, 2024 1:40 pm
OOC:
Trakomak intended to chase the goblin, not stay where you have him. But that's certainly the last location you saw Trakomak
Dec 3, 2024 1:51 pm
OOC:
Position of Trakomak based on
Arrcher101 says:
Trakomak you step slowly along a short tunnel that curve to the right. You see light flickering ahead and shadows moving before it. Your 5 feet from the tunnel opening.
although I guess I should put you right before the bend.
Last edited December 3, 2024 1:52 pm
Dec 3, 2024 1:59 pm
OOC:
oh, I missed that one, sorry!
Trakomak start running forward toward the light flickering ahead. With an axe in each hand he would try to kill the lone goblinbefore it can call for reinforcement, or at least that's what he hope will happen.
Dec 3, 2024 4:48 pm
OOC:
@Avraham actually the archway that Declan is looking up at from the stairs is in the same direction that Trakomak is facing...... they're at two different entrances to the same room one going up to the room and one on the same level.
[ +- ] Map
Everyone roll initiative.
Dec 3, 2024 4:51 pm
OOC:
Well ok then.
Last edited December 3, 2024 4:51 pm

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(2) + 2 = 4

Dec 3, 2024 4:53 pm
OOC:
Oh, I'm not alone, nice. Trakomak doesn't know it yet though

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+2)

(14) + 2 = 16

Dec 3, 2024 5:06 pm
Tatiana looks up at the slippery rock wall and decides she's not quite capable of scaling that, or at least risking a nasty fall. "Maybe if we hurry, we can find a spot ahead if another flood is released," she says, and moves up the tunnel in Decklan's direction.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+1)

(14) + 1 = 15

Dec 3, 2024 8:56 pm
OOC:
Thanks for the correction, boss. I’ve specifically not looked at the source material—even the maps—so that I don’t spoil myself with spoilers. Happy to use the real one!
That is a reasonable suggestion, m’lady wizard. I would loathe to wrinkle my clothes more than they already are. As soon as we reach civilization, I will require a laundress, I fear. Alex follows after Decklan, assuming the lady, lad, and lizard follow him.

Rolls

Initiative = Dex(3) + Mod( 0 ) = - (1d20+3)

(11) + 3 = 14

Dec 3, 2024 11:51 pm
Raven shakes his head, trying to stay close to the wall and hoping he is not going to be swimming again.

Rolls

Initiative - (1d20+3)

(3) + 3 = 6

Dec 4, 2024 7:52 pm
Amos follows closely behind his sister eyes scanning.

Rolls

Ammos Grifstone: Initiative - (1d20+2)

(20) + 2 = 22

Dec 4, 2024 7:56 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 12/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12
Goblin 2 -12
Goblin 3 -12
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
This cavern is half filled with two large pools of water. A narrow waterfall high in the eastern wall feeds the pool, which drains out the western end of the chamber to form the stream that flows out of the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls serve as dams holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south, while two smaller passages lead west, these are where you’ve entered. The sound of the waterfall echoes through the cavern, making it difficult to hear. Four goblins stand at the ready in this area.


As the battle begins, I believe these are all your stats. Let me know if I got anything wrong.

Tokamak is first up as Ammos is following his sister and not moving before her.
Dec 5, 2024 8:32 pm
Trakomak is surprised, but not scared seeing more than one goblin. Furious cry Surrender or die! is followed by a war-cry as he run toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty.
OOC:
BA: rage
Action: attack

Rolls

Handaxe - Attack - (1d20+6)

(7) + 6 = 13

Handaxe - Damage (+rage damage) - (1d6+6)

(6) + 6 = 12

Dec 6, 2024 3:29 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 12/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12
-12 dead
Goblin 2 -12
Goblin 3 -12
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
This cavern is half filled with two large pools of water. A narrow waterfall high in the eastern wall feeds the pool, which drains out the western end of the chamber to form the stream that flows out of the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls serve as dams holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south, while two smaller passages lead west, these are where you’ve entered. The sound of the waterfall echoes through the cavern, making it difficult to hear. Four goblins stand at the ready in this area.

Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.

As the battle begins, I believe these are all your stats. Let me know if I got anything wrong.

Tatiana’s turn.
Dec 6, 2024 4:15 pm
Tatiana pauses only briefly as Trakomak's roar reaches her ears and she considers whether to abide by caution or recklessness. "Ah well," she says, deciding upon the latter. "It's been that kind of day."

The wizard hustles through the tunnel to catch up to Decklan. Tatiana summons her magical flame, ready to launch it in the face of any goblin she sees.
OOC:
Movement: Assuming each square is 5 feet, Tatiana will spend 20 ft. and move to Decklan at J-1.
Action: If she can see any goblin, she'll target them with a Fire Bolt. If no goblins are visible, she will take the Dodge action.

Rolls

Fire Bolt to hit, Fire damage - (1d20+5, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (2) + 5 = 7

1d10 : (5) = 5

Dec 6, 2024 4:30 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 12/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12
Goblin 3 -12
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
This cavern is half filled with two large pools of water. A narrow waterfall high in the eastern wall feeds the pool, which drains out the western end of the chamber to form the stream that flows out of the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls serve as dams holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south, while two smaller passages lead west, these are where you’ve entered. The sound of the waterfall echoes through the cavern, making it difficult to hear. Four goblins stand at the ready in this area.

Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.

Tatiana runs forward as far as she can, but does not see any problems, yet.
Ammos who held his action to run alongside his sister is just beside her and he can’t see any enemies either.

As the battle begins, I believe these are all your stats. Let me know if I got anything wrong.

Alex’s turn.
Dec 8, 2024 10:07 am
Alex realizes he is too far from the remaining goblins to reach them in melee, so he will move up to Trakomak and shoot the goblin at N4 with his bow.
OOC:
Assuming a 22 hits. Rolling for damage, not sneak attack eligible.
Last edited December 8, 2024 10:08 am

Rolls

Shortbow (80/320) - Hit - (1d20+5)

(17) + 5 = 22

Shortbow (80/320) - Dmg - (1d6+3)

(2) + 3 = 5

Dec 9, 2024 4:40 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 9/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12 -5
Goblin 3 -12
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
This cavern is half filled with two large pools of water. A narrow waterfall high in the eastern wall feeds the pool, which drains out the western end of the chamber to form the stream that flows out of the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls serve as dams holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south, while two smaller passages lead west, these are where you’ve entered. The sound of the waterfall echoes through the cavern, making it difficult to hear. Four goblins stand at the ready in this area.

Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.
Tatiana runs forward as far as she can, but does not see any problems, yet.
Ammos who held his action to run alongside his sister is just beside her and he can’t see any enemies either.
Alex is able to hit goblin 2 even though he is behind the half cover of a stalagmite.5 dmg
Goblins two and three fire arrows at Tokamak having just seen him kill one of their own, one misses, one hits for 3 dmg.
Goblin 4 disappears up the stairs behind him.

As the battle begins, I believe these are all your stats. Let me know if I got anything wrong.

Raven’s turn.
Dec 9, 2024 4:55 pm
OOC:
@Arrcher101, I ran next to Trakomak (K4), not Decklan (J1). Which also should mean the goblin at N4 did not have cover from me, not that it matters.
Dec 9, 2024 9:11 pm
Hearing the sounds of battle, Raven will follow the others as the move up. Not having a good ranged option, but hearing their new companion Trakomak fighting, Raven dashed up to aid the half-orc.
OOC:

Action: Dash

I think Raven can make it to bottom of K2 or top of K3.
Dec 10, 2024 11:51 am
OOC:
@Arrcher101 are 3 damage already halved or I can still take only half of that due to rage? It would put me at 11 HP instead
Dec 10, 2024 7:20 pm
@Avraham You couldn’t get to that spot because you’d have to climb onto the bridge first, but if you ran under you can see and attack a the goblin you wanted to.

@GreyWord That dmg is before rage, I fixed the stat.
Dec 10, 2024 7:23 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 11/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12 -5
Goblin 3 -12
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
This cavern is half filled with two large pools of water. A narrow waterfall high in the eastern wall feeds the pool, which drains out the western end of the chamber to form the stream that flows out of the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls serve as dams holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south, while two smaller passages lead west, these are where you’ve entered. The sound of the waterfall echoes through the cavern, making it difficult to hear. Four goblins stand at the ready in this area.

Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.
Tatiana runs forward as far as she can, but does not see any problems, yet.
Ammos who held his action to run alongside his sister is just beside her and he can’t see any enemies either.
Alex is able to hit goblin 2 even though he is behind the half cover of a stalagmite.5 dmg
Goblins two and three fire arrows at Tokamak having just seen him kill one of their own, one misses, one hits for 3 dmg.
Goblin 4 disappears up the stairs behind him.
Raven dashes to K2

As the battle begins, I believe these are all your stats. Let me know if I got anything wrong.

Declan’s turn.
Dec 10, 2024 10:47 pm
Decklan makes his way into the cavern proper before taking a shot at one of the goblins.
OOC:
Move to K3, Eldritch Blast the goblin at N6.

Rolls

Eldritch Blast - (1d20+5)

(7) + 5 = 12

Damage (Force) - (1d10)

(3) = 3

Dec 12, 2024 5:16 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 11/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12 -9
Goblin 3 -12
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.
Tatiana runs forward as far as she can, but does not see any problems, yet.
Ammos who held his action to run alongside his sister is just beside her and he can’t see any enemies either.
Alex is able to hit goblin 2 even though he is behind the half cover of a stalagmite.5 dmg
Goblins two and three fire arrows at Tokamak having just seen him kill one of their own, one misses, one hits for 3 dmg.
Goblin 4 disappears up the stairs behind him.
Raven dashes to K2
Decklan moves and throws a Eldrich blast but it misses.

Round 2
Ammos moves next to Raven and casts acid splash at goblin 2,4dmg.

Tokamak’s turn.[/quote]

Rolls

Ammos Grifstone: Acid Splash (cantrip) to hit - (1d20+5)

(16) + 5 = 21

Ammos Grifstone: Acid Splash (cantrip) damage - (1d6)

(4) = 4

Dec 12, 2024 8:06 pm
Roaring in a his Orcish fury Trakomak runs toward the next victim and attacks with both of his handaxes
OOC:
BA - two weapon fighting. In case my first attack kills poor goblin, Trakomak is in rage and would keep slashing the dead body before moving to next victim

Rolls

Handaxe - Attack - (1d20+6)

(1) + 6 = 7

Handaxe - Damage - (1d6+6)

(1) + 6 = 7

Handaxe (off-hand) - Attack - (1d20+6)

(1) + 6 = 7

Handaxe (off-hand) - Damage - (1d6+2)

(3) + 2 = 5

Dec 15, 2024 9:00 am
OOC:
The lords of probability have tested you and found you wanting 😈😈😈
Dec 15, 2024 4:22 pm
Tatiana continues forward, moving up behind Ammos and Raven. She is hesitant to advance beyond the line given the confusing clash of cavernous combat, so her magical fire stands ready to be launched ahead in support of her companions.
OOC:
Movement: 10-20 feet until J1 or K1, whichever gives me a sight line to the goblin at N4 or the goblin at N6. Won't go past Raven's current position.
Action: Cast Fire Bolt, or if I can't target any goblin, Dodge.

Rolls

Fire Bolt to hit, Fire damage - (1d20+5, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (9) + 5 = 14

1d10 : (10) = 10

Dec 16, 2024 6:08 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 11/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 7/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12 -9
Goblin 3 -12
-10
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.
Tatiana runs forward as far as she can, but does not see any problems, yet.
Ammos who held his action to run alongside his sister is just beside her and he can’t see any enemies either.
Alex is able to hit goblin 2 even though he is behind the half cover of a stalagmite.5 dmg
Goblins two and three fire arrows at Tokamak having just seen him kill one of their own, one misses, one hits for 3 dmg.
Goblin 4 disappears up the stairs behind him.
Raven dashes to K2
Decklan moves and throws a Eldrich blast but it misses.

Round 2
Ammos moves next to Raven and casts acid splash at goblin 2,4dmg.

Trakomak rushes forward and swings both axes, but the goblin dodges both.
Tatiana gets into position and throws a fire bolt at goblin 3, 10dmg.

Alex’s turn.
OOC:
Sorry for the delays, it’s been really busy and it probably will be for me through the new year, but I will update when I can
Dec 16, 2024 10:29 pm
OOC:
@Arrcher101 Please review the thread. I am supposed to be next to Trakomak at J4 and you have me by Decklan. It makes a big difference. Since from J4 I can get into melee with the goblin at N4 and have sneak attack. I cannot do it from where you have placed my character on the map.
Dec 17, 2024 1:16 am
OOC:
The DM said that in order to be next to Trakomak you needed to have climbed the wall, so he put you next to Decklan instead in order for your attack attempt to count.
Dec 17, 2024 9:16 am
OOC:
Ok. Then I misread the map. I still have sneak attack on the goblin next to Trakomak, but it still has cover. Best option I guess.
Alex looks over the battle tableau and notices a goblin whose attention is completely taken up by the hulking half-orc. Perfect, he thought as he sighted down his bow yet again.
OOC:
Pausing for attack roll and adjudication.

Rolls

Shortbow (Sneak Attack) - Hit - (1d20+5)

(14) + 5 = 19

Dec 18, 2024 9:01 pm
OOC:
@Avraham Alex‘s arrow hits, what’s the damage? And are you moving anywhere this turn? You would be able to get in front of Raven with your movement.
Dec 18, 2024 9:05 pm
OOC:
Damage roll below. I think I can get as far as Declan but not Trakomak, right? I’d like to get as close as I can to Trakomak to use sneak attack in melee when I can.
After watching his arrow penetrate the little green menace, Alex runs up near Decklan.
Last edited December 22, 2024 11:18 pm

Rolls

Shortbow (Sneak Attack) - Dmg - (1d6+3+1d6)

(4) + (4) + 3 = 11

Dec 20, 2024 5:27 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 5/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP UNCONSCIOUS /9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12 dead
Goblin 3 -12 -10
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.
Tatiana runs forward as far as she can, but does not see any problems, yet.
Ammos who held his action to run alongside his sister is just beside her and he can’t see any enemies either.
Alex is able to hit goblin 2 even though he is behind the half cover of a stalagmite.5 dmg
Goblins two and three fire arrows at Tokamak having just seen him kill one of their own, one misses, one hits for 3 dmg.
Goblin 4 disappears up the stairs behind him.
Raven dashes to K2
Decklan moves and throws a Eldrich blast but it misses.

Round 2
Ammos moves next to Raven and casts acid splash at goblin 2,4dmg.
Trakomak rushes forward and swings both axes, but the goblin dodges both.
Tatiana gets into position and throws a fire bolt at goblin 3, 10dmg.
Alex shoots goblin 2 killing it, then he runs up next to Decklan.
Goblin 3 shoots at Alex, 8 dmg
Goblin 4 returns and looking at the situation shoots at Trakomak. 6 dmg.

Raven’s turn.
OOC:
Sorry for the delays, it’s been really busy and it probably will be for me through the new year, but I will update when I can
Dec 20, 2024 7:21 pm
Raven following Alex up the stairs sees the man make a satisfied shot with his bow, then immediately go down felled by a well placed goblin arrow. Sliding to a stop, Raven drags the man behind cover. Opening his healer kit, Raven attempts to stabilize Alex.
OOC:

I miss the old D&D goblins. These 5E ones are annoying.

Move: Drag Alex to L3 behind that rock.
Action: Stabilize Alex
Dec 21, 2024 4:23 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 5/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 1/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12 dead
Goblin 3 -12 -10
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
Round 1

Tokamak runs toward the closest goblin swinging his axe mighty, 12 dmg to goblin 1 killing it.
Tatiana runs forward as far as she can, but does not see any problems, yet.
Ammos who held his action to run alongside his sister is just beside her and he can’t see any enemies either.
Alex is able to hit goblin 2 even though he is behind the half cover of a stalagmite.5 dmg
Goblins two and three fire arrows at Tokamak having just seen him kill one of their own, one misses, one hits for 3 dmg.
Goblin 4 disappears up the stairs behind him.
Raven dashes to K2
Decklan moves and throws a Eldrich blast but it misses.

Round 2
Ammos moves next to Raven and casts acid splash at goblin 2,4dmg.
Trakomak rushes forward and swings both axes, but the goblin dodges both.
Tatiana gets into position and throws a fire bolt at goblin 3, 10dmg.
Alex shoots goblin 2 killing it, then he runs up next to Decklan.
Goblin 3 shoots at Alex, 8 dmg
Goblin 4 returns and looking at the situation shoots at Trakomak. 6 dmg.

Raven pulls Alex into cover and stabilizes him.

Decklan’s turn.
OOC:
Sorry for the delays, it’s been really busy and it probably will be for me through the new year, but I will update when I can
Dec 21, 2024 8:52 pm
Another blast of arcane energy targets the goblin furthest from the party.

Rolls

Attack (Eldritch Blast) - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Damage (Force) - (1d10)

(4) = 4

Dec 22, 2024 11:21 pm
OOC:
No worries at all, @Arrcher101. It’s PbP. Also, don’t feel as if you’re letting us down in the slightest; you’re doing us the service of running the game!
Jan 2, 2025 4:14 pm
Ammos- HP 7/8. AC 12 tep 15 - 22
Trakomak- HP 5/14. AC 14 - 16
Tatiana- HP 1/6. AC 14 - 15
Alex- HP 1/9. AC 15 - 14
Goblin 1 -12 dead
Goblin 2 -12 dead
Goblin 3 -12 -10
Goblin 4 -12
Raven- HP 10/10. AC 14 - 6
Decklan- HP 8/12. AC 17 - 4
[ +- ] Map
[ +- ] Rounds Past
Round 3
Ammos tried to scid splash goblin 4. Misses.

Trakomak’s turn.

Rolls

Ammos Grifstone: Acid Splash (cantrip) to hit - (1d20+5)

(8) + 5 = 13

Ammos Grifstone: Acid Splash (cantrip) damage - (1d6)

(2) = 2

Jan 2, 2025 5:04 pm
OOC:
Minor fix - due to rage I only ttook 6 points of damage last time
Trakomak- HP 8/14
cursed !? Trakomak drop his axes after more angry than upset about his own poor performance and tries to simplmy grab goblin with bare hands roaring into his face.
OOC:
if I manage to grab goblin
He is dragging goblin toward the pool I will drown you!

Rolls

Athletics (advantage) - grapple attack - (2d20H1+6)

(916) + 6 = 22

Jan 2, 2025 5:15 pm
Tatiana moves up to Raven in case she has to assist in Alex's care, though she herself possesses no medical knowledge nor skill. She instead tries to provide cover by firing another bolt of flame at the far goblin.
OOC:
Moving to L2 next to Raven, trying to use stalagmite as cover. Casting Fire Bolt at P7.

Rolls

Fire Bolt to hit P7, Fire damage - (1d20+5, 1d10)

1d20+5 : (12) + 5 = 17

1d10 : (3) = 3

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