The 5e basic: The Lost Mine of Phandelver IC

[zingbobco000]

Oskar, a warrior-priest of the goddess Tymora, the goddess of luck has been given a vision. The vision is that he must cleanse a defiled alter somewhere in Neverwinter Wood he must be helped by his brother, a returned army doctor. You know of another priest who worships Tymora by the name of Sister Garaele, she might be able to help you.

Eachtar has found a tome, a tome which consisted of a place called Old Owl Well, in this place he has heard that a great arcane power resides there. If you were to study it you may be able to harness its power. You know of a man named Daran Edermath who may be able to help you with it's location.

Osrik, an army doctor has returned from his years of service in the army to live with his brother Oskar, Oskar recently had a vision of some alter in Neverwinter Wood. It had you in it as well so you decided to go along with him on the trip when you read the message.

During your time as a criminal you've heard word that a new gang has arisen, a gang called the Redbrands. When you came back one day to your run-down house in Neverwinter your home had been ransacked and the majority of your books stolen, on your wall was a couple of words written they said: Thanks, -Glasstaff

Through your criminal contacts you've discovered that Glasstaff is the leader of the redbrands, and you hear that a women named Halia Thornton has it out for them as well, maybe she might help you with getting your revenge. You've heard through your contacts that Halia lives in the small city of Phandalin, maybe the message wasn't just a coincidence?

All of you are in the city of Neverwinter when you hear word that Gundren Rockseeker, your trusted friend and patron has asked you to deliver a wagon to the rough and tumble city of Phandalin. He promises you a reward of 10 gold if you make it there and deliver the goods.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Only one way to go from the bottom, Rolan thought to himself as he waited in the pre-dawn shadows, leaning against the wall of a building across the street from where he was told to meet, robes pulled tight about him, hiding the burn scars that cover the left side of his neck and track down his side and back. A week ago everything was just peachy, research was progressing steadily, and while not living in luxury, money was a non-issue. Living near the docks had its benefits and coin wasn't exactly required to rent one of the many run down buildings, just a favor or two every few months and he got his own place to do with as he pleased, all with no questions asked. Until recently he'd had no trouble from the local gangs either, helping out their boss had granted him some small form of immunity from them.

Spitting on the ground he thumped his heel into the wall behind him in anger. Until those bastards robbed me.

He'd been at the Laughing Monkey a local tavern, as he was wont to do on the fourth day of every tenday for the last year, when he had finally stumbled home near midnight, bottle of beer in his hand and thoughts of sleep in his head. The first and most obvious sign something was wrong was that his front door was in splinters and on the ground. Once his drunken mind realized what this meant his eyes went wide as he rushed inside Not my work, not my work he begged to himself as he hurried to the back room where he kept his notes. Cursing and hurling the bottle against the wall as he saw the ransacked shelf and the lock to his chest laying broken and discarded on the floor. Two years of notes gone; two years of experiments wasted; two years of- What the blazes is that? Scrawled on the wall was some sort of note. "Glasstaff..." That's not even a word he thought absently as he searched through what was left, hoping they'd missed something.

He'd marched to one of his contacts after that. Pounding on the door and waking them from their sleep before being kindly told to "Piss off!" backed up by the steel head of a crossbow bolt pointing through the lookout slot in the door. After a day of horrible waiting he'd been given some vague information and a name along with place to find out more. Unfortunately it would mean leaving the city, and after being robbed he didn't have the funds to support a possible lengthy journey away.

The solution came as he was complaining to one of his acquaintances of the unfairness of it all. Apparently Gundren Rockseeker, an old friend was putting together a delivery that needed protecting and was actually heading in the direction Rolan wanted to go. The fact that he was only offered 10 gold for the job was a relief to him too, as surely that meant that this trip would be unlikely to see any real danger.

Hoping whoever was organizing this wagon would hurry up and get here, he cast a minor spell to heat his robes, taking the early morning chill from him as he continued to wait for the wagon to arrive.

[r2d2go]

"Gundren, I heard ye got a job fer me? To Phandalin?"

Osrik, accompanied by his brother Oskar, walks up to his benefactor. "Well, I'd be happy ta' help."

On his way to the wagon, Osrik discusses his vision with Oskar. "I dinnae know what tha' vision means. I dinnae need ta' have yer fancy vestments ta' see tha' Phandalin's where we're goin', but what're we goin' ta' do when we get to tha' altar? Wha d'ye think? Mebbe we c'n have tha' others Gundren brought ta' help protect tha' wagon.

Osrik sighs - "Mebbe yer right. Just 'cause Tymora speaks ta' me, dinnae mean I know wha' I'm doin'. I'm glad yer here."

[zingbobco000]

Gundren arrives to the place requested (whoops forgot to add it.) and speaks to all of you: "Sorry I'm late, I'm been finding my warrior escort here, Sildar." He points to a man in armor wielding a sword who tips his helmet in greeting. "Well, I best be gettin' off, and you best be gettin' your job on. Heh" He chuckles to himself. Then leaves with Sildar.

[Held]

Eachtar

Curious, that. At least, Eachtar found it curious. Their patron, arriving just now, left just as quickly. Not even a bell. Well, Eachtar figured, it's no business of Elves to understand the ways of men and dwarves. Weird creatures, those. Eager to chase vainglorious dreams, cursed to live too short to realise any of them.

But they left notes. Libraries filled to the brim with their despairs, their triumphs, their exultations and their disappointments. Eachtar liked those, and he supposed he liked Gundren, for the dwarf had helped him before. This job had nothing to do with it all, but Eachtar knew that every turn came with rewards, and a good deed now begged a favour in return later. Not that the elf had any idea of when to call for it.

"Guess we are to deliver it ourselves," the elf announces dryly when Gundren's gone. "Who can ride a cart?"

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Pushing himself away from the wall and walking briskly across the street Rolan approaches the wagon and peers curiously at the contents Wonder what he's got us hauling he ponders. Looking to the elf he replies "It's certainly looking that way. Gundren didn't mention who exactly we're meant to deliver this to did he?" he pauses and takes a longer look at the elf, his forehead creasing in concentration "You lo-" he starts to say quietly before he cuts his question short and grins to himself when he realizes where he's seen this person before. "I'm not fond of animals," he continues "so i wont steer this thing. But i do think i'll ride, no point walking to Phandalin when such luxurious transport has been provided for us" he says sarcastically as he pulls himself up onto the back of the wagon.

Glancing up at dwarves and the elf as he wiggles around amidst the cargo, finally settling into a comfortable position "Well i'm all set" he says, leaning back with a sigh, his arms stretched out on the side of the wagon either side of him.
"Rolan's my name, call out if there's trouble." he adds as an afterthought.

[r2d2go]

Osrik chuckles, bemused at his new companions demeanor. "Well, I dinnae mind if ye rest, but yer daft if ye think that'll last. Jus' be ready ta deal wit' bandits an' the like."

"So, elf, wha' can ye do? I c'n drive tha cart, I had ta' do it in tha army. I c'n swing a hamm'r an do Tymora's will, but if yer lookin' fer a "real" priest yer lookin' fer Oskar over thar. I jus' heal people, smite people an' lead people - I'm still workin' ta be a' ordain'd priest."

[Held]

Eachtar

"Fight," the Elf says simply, shooting a curious glance at Rolan. Oh, he'd met this one before. How many summers ago was it? Not enough, it seems. Time hasn't done the man well. Does it do well to any man? Eachtar remembers some human wizards tend to be treated well by time. Most just became mad. Or dead. Sometimes both.

"Let's be on our way then."

[zingbobco000]

Sorry about this late edition: The cart is a very simple one, one that you'd expect to be in the westward expansion driven by two oxen in the front.

[r2d2go]

Tha' more fighters tha' better. Meet my brother, Oskar. He's quiet, but yer better off talkin' ta him wit' anythin' bout tha' gods. Ye want ta' tell the people we're going ta' be travelin' with who ye are, Oskar? On tha' note, what'cher fine fellows helpin' Gundren fer? If yer just sellswords, tha's fine, but if ye' got a story, maybe we ought ta' know about it. I'm chasin' a vision from Tymora.

[zingbobco000]

DM Fast Forward: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yic7IRO9d6I

In the city of Neverwinter, a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker asked you to bring a wagonload of provisions to the rough-and-tumble settlement of Phandalin, a couple of days' travel southeast of the city. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found "something big," and that he'd pay you 10 GP each for escorting his supplies safely to Barthen's Provisions, a trading post in Phandalin. He then set out ahead of you on horse, along with a warrior escort named Silar Hallwinter, claiming he needed to arrive early to "take care of business"

http://mikeschley.zenfolio.com/img/s6/v144/p535702574-2.jpg

You've spent the last few days following the High Road south from Neverwinter, and you've just recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You've encountered no trouble so far, but this territory can be dangerous. Bandits and outlaws have been known to lurk along the trail.

Who's driving the cart?

Where's everyone else who's not driving the cart?

Wagon: http://www.mendonutah.net/images/ox_team_wagon.jpg

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Over the past couple of days you've learned that Rolan is along on this trip because the wagons destination coincides with his own, so he'd figured to make some coin and have the added protection of heading there in a group.

Sitting in the back of the wagon it seems Rolan gets comfortable, settles in, then within 15 minutes, he's moving to another spot, leaning off the back of the wagon or just being fidgety in general. He's pretty restless and obviously doesn't like being confined to one place for any length of time. The only times he seems to be sitting still is when he's frowning in concentration over a book, scratching notes in some form of shorthand onto the wagon bed with a piece of charcoal taken from the remains of one of the camp fires. Or when he gets a far off look in his eyes and a maliciously happy grin on his face.

Snapping closed his book and tossing it into his pack with a look of disgust, Rolan looks forward to the dwarf driving the wagon, Scar or Rick, he couldn't tell which was which. He at least thought the one driving was Rick, the one with the 'Visions from God'.
"Ho there driver!" He calls out, scrabbling forward to the front of the cart. "You mentioned you're here because of a vision. It wasn't a- er- *bad* vision was it?" he ventures, eye's flicking over the dwarfs weapons and to the road ahead.

[Held]

Eachtar

Eachtar likes travelling by cart. Mostly because there's plenty of time to read. Today, though, he's figured he'll alternate being on the cart and walking beside it, considering the wizard-worse-for-wear is already attempting to full-time occupy the cart with restless and incessant fidgeting. Honestly, could it hurt him to sit still for a bit?

As they turn unto Triboar Trail, Eachtar's already gotten off the cart again and has been walking along the side of it, just quietly staring off into the distance. Couldn't wait to get to Old Owl's Well. The company of these people was sordid: one dwarf refused to associate with them entirely, another spoke for his fellow dwarf as if of one mind, and the human wizard paced and rumbled around as if he could well die at any moment.

Eachtar supposed that wasn't too far from the truth. How long did humans last again? He's forgotten. Pretty sure it wasn't more than two centuries. Probably.

[r2d2go]

"Tha name's Osrik, an' I dinnae know if it's a bad vision necessarily. An altar, in tha' Neverwinter woods, defiled. I've got a friend tha' can help, though, and smitin' evil's always good exercise. What's yer name, er... wizard?

I'm driving, since I'm trained in land vehicles.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Aha, I was right! he thinks triumphantly. Osrik.. he rolls the name around his head, hopefully it'll stay put this time.

"Oh. Well that's good to know. The thought had crossed my mind that maybe, you'd seen fiery hell raining from the sky, and we were heading right into it." he says somewhat relived. "Glad to know that's not the case. Rolan uh- Abernathy" he adds after a slight pause. "I have some skill with magic yes, quite good if i do say so. Though I've been favoring research over practical application of of my abilities these past few years. You'll be glad to know i *do* have a couple of tricks up my proverbial sleeve in case we run amok of something that needs chasing off." He continues, emphasizing the last part by pointing a couple of fingers at the road ahead, moving them in a small pattern while mouthing a couple unintelligible words under his breath, shooting off a thin beam of fire at the ground ahead before turning back to Osrik with a grin and conspiratory wink.

[r2d2go]

Good ta' hear, Rolan. Les' hope it's enough, eh? Anyway, elf-who's-also-a-fighter, wha's yer name? Got anythin' specific ye c'n do or ye want me ta' do when we're fightin'? Rolan, what about ye?

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Let's hope we don't have to find out" Rolan laughs to himself. "Though i'm a believer in negotiation over sticking people with pointy things. As i'm sure our resident priest here would agree." he says jokingly in Oscars direction, before looking down at his scrawny figure "Not that it's worked very well for me in the past. I'm not the most imposing figure."
"Failing any diplomatic means of conflict resolution... well, setting someone on alight tends to do the trick." he suggests with a small chuckle, lifting up his hands and miming his previous motions of spell casting.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf looks up from his musings, staring at the dwarf for a moment before he slowly answers, "Eachtar. Librarian. I told you before we left: I can fight." With a shrug, Eachtar adds, "I can also do some theatre, but I assumed our present company doesn't much care for it. I've never heard of a jolly dwarf, and Abernathy jaws even if you don't reciprocate."

[zingbobco000]

Seeing that Saranathia is not responding to this we should best continue.

You've been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day. As you come around a bend, you spot two dead horses sprawled about fifty feet ahead of you, blocking the path. Each has several black-feathered arrows sticking out of it. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and dense thickets on either side.

[Held]

Eachtar

Dead horses peppered with arrows, on a trail famous for bandits. Almost a textbook example of a trap, and Eachtar would not rush in carelessly. He holds up a hand to signal the rest to stop, then puts his keen elven eyes to use, scouting out the surroundings.

Perception check to see if I spot any Ambushers. Elven keen eyes give me advantage, so I take the highest of two rolls.
[roll0]
[roll1]

[r2d2go]

Osrik stops the cart, and whispers "Ye' know, this is tha' sort o' thing I was talkin' about, what'cher going ta' do when we get inta' a fight. Oskar, if anythin' shows, ye'll take left flank an' I'll take right?"

[zingbobco000]

You notice four yellow-ish, green-ish hides sticking out from the grass on one side of the road.

[Sartharina]

"Aye, depending on how well tha' elf handles himself in combat. Bu' we should protect the scholar an' the mage as well." the dwarf seemingly identical to Osric, although with a more religious bent to the decoration on his armor, said.

[zingbobco000]

"Aye, depending on how well tha' elf handles himself in combat. Bu' we should protect the scholar an' the mage as well." the dwarf seemingly identical to Osric, although with a more religious bent to the decoration on his armor, said.

Where is said dwarf?

[Sartharina]

Where is said dwarf?Right behind/beside him somewhere. :smalltongue:

[zingbobco000]

Right behind/beside him somewhere. :smalltongue:

So in the wagon then, ok. Just waiting on Foodle to see what he does now. Also, edited post #22

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy

"Time for lunch already?" Rolan asks hopefully, purposely ignoring the dwarfs talk of potential fighting as he moves forward to find out why they've stopped. "Oh that's not good" he says softly, cursing inwardly before turning and shuffling around in the back of the cart before returning, staff in hand. He then peers out to the road ahead and mutters a few words as he holds a hand ready that glows very slightly red in the noonday sun.

Ready Action
Ready a Firebolt (Cantrip) to cast at the first thing to attack any of us.
Attack: [roll0] vs AC(?)
Damage: [roll1] fire damage.

[zingbobco000]

Ok, nothing of interest happens as the couple of seconds seem to become minutes. The scene stays the same, unchanging.

Everyone can act once more. Currently only Eachtar with his keen eyes can notice the hidden goblins.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf gestures towards the four figures he's spotted. "Some magic that way'd be a good idea," the elf indicates. "Four ambushers."

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

His previous spell fizzled and faded by the time the elf spoke, he jumps forward excitedly "Huh? Where?" he says peering over the dwarfs heads into the vegetation "I don't see- Ah! Shas ral'opar!" he exclaims, quickly weaving his hand in the previous motion as a thin beam of flame shoots in the direction he saw movement.
Quickly he ducks back down, taking cover behind the dwarfs and their shields and crosses his fingers that he didn't just set the countryside on fire.

Action
Firebolt (Cantrip) @ G42
Attack: [roll0] vs AC
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

[zingbobco000]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

His previous spell fizzled and faded by the time the elf spoke, he jumps forward excitedly "Huh? Where?" he says peering over the dwarfs heads into the vegetation "I don't see- Ah! Shas ral'opar!" he exclaims, quickly weaving his hand in the previous motion as a thin beam of flame shoots in the direction he saw movement.
Quickly he ducks back down, taking cover behind the dwarfs and their shields and crosses his fingers that he didn't just set the countryside on fire.

Action
Firebolt (Cantrip) @ G42
Attack: [roll0] vs AC
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

Um... You can't see it, it has total cover, though you can look towards where he is pointing for a perception check.

Sorry as that wasn't clear.

Everyone except for Eachtar cannot target the goblins.

[Foodle]

Um... You can't see it, it has total cover, though you can look towards where he is pointing for a perception check.

Sorry as that wasn't clear.

Everyone except for Eachtar cannot target the goblins.
Opps, so i'll change the previous post to what i have below, re-use the attack roll, damage shouldn't matter, the firebolt spell sets things on fire if they're flammable, but use that too if needed. (They were a 15 to hit, and a 2 damage)
Can you do a perception check as well as an action? If not Rolan will just trust the elf and fire it off anyway.

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

His previous spell fizzled and faded by the time the elf spoke, he jumps forward excitedly "Huh? Where?" he says peering over the dwarfs heads into the vegetation "If you say so." he shrugs, accepting the elfs superior eyesight before exclaiming "Shas ral'opar!" as he quickly weaves his hand in the previous motion producing a thin beam of flame that shoots at the target the elf gestured, watching carefully to see what will become.

Attack = 15
Damage = 2 Fire
Perception (if possible also): [roll0]

[r2d2go]

"Ah, les' jus' bash their heads in!"

Osrik shouts, divine magic magnifying his already hate-amplified voice to a cacophony directed at the bushes. "Come out, ye scrawny, schemin' wastes o' space!" He clangs his warhammer against his shield, trying to get the goblins to face him with honor.

Using the cleric cantrip that does that. Doing this on a phone and can't remember the name :smalltongue:

[zingbobco000]

Opps, so i'll change the previous post to what i have below, re-use the attack roll, damage shouldn't matter, the firebolt spell sets things on fire if they're flammable, but use that too if needed. (They were a 15 to hit, and a 2 damage)
Can you do a perception check as well as an action? If not Rolan will just trust the elf and fire it off anyway.

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

His previous spell fizzled and faded by the time the elf spoke, he jumps forward excitedly "Huh? Where?" he says peering over the dwarfs heads into the vegetation "If you say so." he shrugs, accepting the elfs superior eyesight before exclaiming "Shas ral'opar!" as he quickly weaves his hand in the previous motion producing a thin beam of flame that shoots at the target the elf gestured, watching carefully to see what will become.

Attack = 15
Damage = 2 Fire
Perception (if possible also): [roll0]

Rolan shoots towards where Eachtar was pointing (a fallen log) and emits fire from his hand which then hurtles at the log lighting it on fire. As he does so a green-ish hide jumps out from behind the log onto the path and yells something in goblin: Hyuk ki!

Get them!

Everyone except for Eachtar is surprised (basically nobody expected the goblins to come from the point they came from, so when they came from another point they were surprised [you know what just DM rule, you're surprised, pretty simple.]) Eachtar must now roll for initiative.


"Ah, les' jus' bash their heads in!"

Osrik shouts, divine magic magnifying his already hate-amplified voice to a cacophony directed at the bushes. "Come out, ye scrawny, schemin' wastes o' space!" He clangs his warhammer against his shield, trying to get the goblins to face him with honor.

Using the cleric cantrip that does that. Doing this on a phone and can't remember the name :smalltongue:

Thaumaturgy or something.

[zingbobco000]

Osrik: 18
Rolan: 16
Goblins: 11
Oskar: 9
Eachtar: 6


Surprise round: Goblin turn, then Eachtar then normal round begins.

G14, charges towards Eachtar K7, then attacks.
17 vs. AC
Hit for: 6 damage

G42, charges towards the wagon K11, but doesn't stand too close then releases an arrow at Oskar
8 vs. AC
Miss

G 27 shoots Osrik
15 vs. AC
I pretty sure it's a miss 6 damage if not

G 06 shoots Osrik
10 vs. AC
Miss

Eachtar turn.

[r2d2go]

Osrik deflects an arrow off his shield, surprised that the goblins actually came out from behind their cover. "Well, then, are ye unusually brave fer yer kind, or are ye jus' stupid? C'mon, ye can do better th'n that!"

[Eulalios]

Since soon after awaking, Abhkari has been hastening along the track in pursuit of the wagon he was hired to protect - cash on delivery, as usual. His head hurts a bit from the crappy northern mead, nothing like the clean tasting wine of the abbey. Once again he regrets the lure of adventure, the daydreaming that left him room to focus mainly on weapons training. "Could a been a damn sage," he mutters, "studying some darn thing in a comfortable cell, fresh fruit an hot meals ..."

Then he hears familiar sounds from beyond the bend a few hundred yards ahead: bowstring, arrow, shield, and blade. Rapidly he strings his bow, grabs a couple of arrows from quiver, and sprints up the hillock that forces the bend n the road. With any luck he'll get a sniper's vantage of the scene.

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari runs up and finds the scene while surveying it over a hilltop about 100 ft. away to the east from it. It seems to be that the wagon of which he was supposed to protect has been ambushed by some small looking goblin creatures.

Roll initiative.

[Held]

Eachtar

Taking the hit in stride (and with a dozen elven curses), Eachtar reaches for his short sword, unsheathing it in one fluid motion, slashing at the goblin with the next.

Attack goblin that attacked me.
[roll0] for [roll1] damage.

[r2d2go]

"I dinnae know who ye are, but yer late!" Osrik shouts back at the newcomer, then grins as Eachtar makes short work of his assailant. He turns back to his opponents, appraising them, then says "I guess yer not worth fully smitin'..."

He jumps out of the cart, bringing his hammer down upon the goblin who tried to shoot his brother."Haha! I bet yer regrettin' this now! Nob'dy gets ta' mess wit' Oskar exc'pt me!

Attack: [roll0], [roll1]

I'm not totally sure where I am, but if I can get to K12 without taking an AoO I will. Otherwise, move to K10 (unless that provokes an AoO, in which case I'll take whatever square doesn't provoke :smalltongue:

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan pops up again from inside the wagon and seeing the goblins, he quickly hurls another bolt of flames towards one of them before scurrying to the back and the wagon and climbing down, taking advantage of the cover the wagon would provide from those nasty looking arrows.

Rolan will attack the same goblin that Abhkari shot at (if its still alive). Otherwise attack G27.
Action: Firebolt (Cantrip)
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

Move
Off the back of the wagon to H9

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

Taking the hit in stride (and with a dozen elven curses), Eachtar reaches for his short sword, unsheathing it in one fluid motion, slashing at the goblin with the next.

Attack goblin that attacked me.
[roll0] for [roll1] damage.

Eachtar swings his sword at the goblin who just attacked him, which the goblin does a skilled jump away then moves back to its original position.


"I dinnae know who ye are, but yer late!" Osrik shouts back at the newcomer, then grins as Eachtar makes short work of his assailant. He turns back to his opponents, appraising them, then says "I guess yer not worth fully smitin'..."

He jumps out of the cart, bringing his hammer down upon the goblin who tried to shoot his brother."Haha! I bet yer regrettin' this now! Nob'dy gets ta' mess wit' Oskar exc'pt me!

Attack: [roll0], [roll1]

I'm not totally sure where I am, but if I can get to K12 without taking an AoO I will. Otherwise, move to K10 (unless that provokes an AoO, in which case I'll take whatever square doesn't provoke :smalltongue:

Yes, you can, you're now placed on the map.

Osrik, jumps out of the wagon and tries to bash the goblin on the head with his hammer. Slamming on what would of been goblin flesh mere seconds ago. The goblin had jumped out of the way...


Standing in a good brace at the hilltop, Abhkari puts a shaft into the most threatening goblin archer, and nocks another arrow for a second shot. "Late, but timely, and in good place!" he replies. In dwarf tongue.
in ooc

That will happen on your turn. (After goblins)


Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan pops up again from inside the wagon and seeing the goblins, he quickly hurls another bolt of flames towards one of them before scurrying to the back and the wagon and climbing down, taking advantage of the cover the wagon would provide from those nasty looking arrows.

Rolan will attack the same goblin that Abhkari shot at (if its still alive). Otherwise attack G27.
Action: Firebolt (Cantrip)
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

Move
Off the back of the wagon to H9

Rolan shoots at the goblin who's somewhat hiding near the horses. It scorches his hand and the goblin howls out in pain. The wound is not serious, but it surely angered the goblin.

Goblin turn:

G14: Slash at Eachtar with scimitar: 9 vs. AC, 4 dmg

Disengage and retreat away (to T6).

G42: Slash at Osrik with scimitar: 18 vs. AC, 8 dmg

Disengage and retreat away (to T10)

G06 Shoot Oskar with shortbow: 22 vs. AC, 8 dmg

Hide behind horses: 10, Passive Perception of 10 or higher to be able to see if you can't see you make perception check at beginning of your turn.

G27 Shoot Abhkari with shortbow: 6 vs. AC (with disadvantage because it's far), 6 DMG

Hide behind horses: 18, Passive Perception of 18 or higher to be able to see if you can't see you make perception check at beginning of your turn.

Now it's Abhkari's turn (he must make a perception check to be able to see the goblin that he's shooting).

[r2d2go]

"Ach, fricken' goblins!" Osrik grimaces, muttering in anger at both his lack of a successful attack and the opposite for the goblins. "I'm going ta' blast ye ta' smithereens!"

Then, seeing the newcomer put a well-placed arrow into a goblin and speak in dwarven, he chuckles weakly. "I guess yer na half bad... Welcome ta' tha' group, whoever ye are."

[Eulalios]

1d20+1[10] (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=17897601&postcount=18) = 10 ....

but Abhkari's passive perception check is 11 (see p. 59, "10 + all modifiers that normally apply to the check")

Standing in a good brace at the hilltop, Abhkari puts a shaft into the most threatening goblin archer, and nocks another arrow for a second shot. "Late, but timely, and in good place!" he replies. In dwarf tongue.
in http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=17892854&postcount=53ooc

[zingbobco000]

[roll0][10] (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=17897601&postcount=18) = 10 ....

but Abhkari's passive perception check is 11 (see p. 59, "10 + all modifiers that normally apply to the check")

Standing in a good brace at the hilltop, Abhkari puts a shaft into the most threatening goblin archer, and nocks another arrow for a second shot. "Late, but timely, and in good place!" he replies. In dwarf tongue.
in http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showsinglepost.php?p=17892854&postcount=53ooc

So you can't see that one (you can see all the rest though), who else do you shoot?

[Eulalios]

The one who was at G06, now is hidden behind a horse and requires only 10 passive perception to detect. Abhkari shafts him.

[zingbobco000]

Thank you, sorry about the confusion.

The goblin is now severely wounded from the arrow wound that was shot at him. For when he thought that he was hidden, he had left his neck-up above the horse's body. Abhkari taking advantage of this places a well-aimed shot in the goblin's shoulder making it bleed profusely, barely holding on to its life.

It's now Oskar then Eachtar's turn. Then the round begins again.

[Sartharina]

Oskar stays near his brother, but draws and throws a handaxe at the wounded goblin. "Oy! Take tha'!" [roll0] [roll1]
He also refuses to be hindered by the arrow lodged in his body! Second wind: [roll2]

[zingbobco000]

Oskar's handaxe flies through the air and hurtles to the goblin who is currently trying to pull out the arrow he was just shot at. (He doesn't realize it's barbed) When a handaxe gets lodged in the hand pulling out the arrow. The goblin screams a blood curdling yell of pain, then collapses to the ground, dying of blood loss.

Eachtar's turn.

[Held]

Eachtar

Now that the goblin's disengaged, Eachtar moves away. He drops his shortsword during this movement, turning around to fire one arrow at the errant goblin before ducking behind the cart for cover.

During movement: drop shortsword somewhere along the path.
Moving to the square one left of the cart's top-left corner; can't access Google Doc atm for some reason.
First moving to the left, using action to draw shortbow and fire arrow at goblin that attacked me.
[roll0] for [roll1] damage.

Resuming movement to go one square down and behind cart, ending in position described.

[r2d2go]

Osrik hefts his hammer, ready to pursue the disengaging goblin, but then looks up at his brother, smiling weakly. "Ach... it'd be ungrateful ta' waste yer' efforts keepin' me alive, so I guess I'll stay wit ye." He pulls out a spear instead, flinging it at the goblin who previously attacked him, then speaks a holy word to close Eachtar's wounds. "Tha' should keep ye goin'. I'm going ta' try ta' na get killed, so I dinnae die before I c'n heal tha' wounded.

Spear throw against G42.
Attack: [roll0], [roll1] - take lowest.
Damage: [roll2]
See OoC for holy word, I move to K8.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan spins in fright as Eachtar appears next to him, not looking in the best shape either. Quickly he moves out from the wagons safety "Like this" he quips as he moves past the elf before holding aloft his staff and intoning words of power. Reaching forth and pointing, he lets loose another beam flames in the goblin's general direction. Then hurries back behind the wagon.

Move
Move from H9 to H7

Cast Spell
Cast Fire Bolt (Cantrip) @ G14
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage.

Move
Move back to H9 and hide behind the wagon.
Stealth: [roll2]

(Not sure if it requires an action or not, but i'll try to stay hidden back there if possible. Just ignore this stealth roll if it requires your "Action" part of your turn to do so, cover is good enough.)

[zingbobco000]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan spins in fright as Eachtar appears next to him, not looking in the best shape either. Quickly he moves out from the wagons safety "Like this" he quips as he moves past the elf before holding aloft his staff and intoning words of power. Reaching forth and pointing, he lets loose another beam flames in the goblin's general direction. Then hurries back behind the wagon.

Move
Move from H9 to H7

Cast Spell
Cast Fire Bolt (Cantrip) @ G14
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage.

Move
Move back to H9 and hide behind the wagon.
Stealth: [roll2]

No hide, but you shoot a flaming bolt of fire at the goblin and it tries to pat it out, but not before suffering some major burns.

(Not sure if it requires an action or not, but i'll try to stay hidden back there if possible. Just ignore this stealth roll if it requires your "Action" part of your turn to do so, cover is good enough.)



Osrik hefts his hammer, ready to pursue the disengaging goblin, but then looks up at his brother, smiling weakly. "Ach... it'd be ungrateful ta' waste yer' efforts keepin' me alive, so I guess I'll stay wit ye." He pulls out a spear instead, flinging it at the goblin who previously attacked him, then speaks a holy word to close Eachtar's wounds. "Tha' should keep ye goin'. I'm going ta' try ta' na get killed, so I dinnae die before I c'n heal tha' wounded.

Spear throw against G42.
Attack: [roll0], [roll1] - take lowest.
Damage: [roll2]
See OoC for holy word, I move to K8.

The spear hits the goblin in the shoulder and it dies.


Eachtar

Now that the goblin's disengaged, Eachtar moves away. He drops his shortsword during this movement, turning around to fire one arrow at the errant goblin before ducking behind the cart for cover.

During movement: drop shortsword somewhere along the path.
Moving to the square one left of the cart's top-left corner; can't access Google Doc atm for some reason.
First moving to the left, using action to draw shortbow and fire arrow at goblin that attacked me.
[roll0] for [roll1] damage.

Resuming movement to go one square down and behind cart, ending in position described.

Eachtar fires his short bow at one of the goblins but being so weak from the attack, he releases too early and the arrow falls 20 ft. short.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari draws his second arrow as he moves toward cover behind a tree closer to the action.
[roll0] Perception (passive 11)

[roll1] bow and [roll2] arrow

[zingbobco000]

Goblin Turn:

Attacks Oskar with shortbow, moves to W7, hides.

Attack, 14 vs. AC, Miss

Hides: Passive Perception of: 22+ to see, Perception check on start of turn to be able to attack.

Attacks Osrik with Advantage and Disadvantage, both cancel out for an normal roll, Hides.

Attack, 13 vs. AC, Miss

Hides: Passive Perception of: 18+ to see, Perception check on start of turn to be able to attack.

Eulalios may want to edit his post.

[Eulalios]

Not able to get a good line on either surviving goblin - though he has a general idea where they're at, they just are too darn good at keeping cover - Abhkari slides into cover behind a tree and tries to make himself sly. [roll0]. He continues to watch for goblin movement during the next round.[roll1] Perception (not proficient)

it seems almost like "passive" checks could set the floor for how badly a character could do if they're barely trying??

[zingbobco000]

Not able to get a good line on either surviving goblin - though he has a general idea where they're at, they just are too darn good at keeping cover - Abhkari slides into cover behind a tree and tries to make himself sly. [roll0]. He continues to watch for goblin movement during the next round.[roll1] Perception (not proficient)

it seems almost like "passive" checks could set the floor for how badly a character could do if they're barely trying??

No, I think it's more like you're trying but you're not taking risks. I.E favoring in looking in one area over the other, or taking a bit of branch to try and cover yourself while possibly leaving yourself exposed etc... Oskar and Eachter's turn.

[Eulalios]

Ok. Well, if a gobbo is dumb enough to totally break cover, or gets less than 1211 on its Stealth, Abhkari attempts to shoot it with his second arrow:
[roll0] bow, [roll1] arrow

[zingbobco000]

Ok. Well, if a gobbo is dumb enough to totally break cover, or gets less than 1211 on its Stealth, Abhkari attempts to shoot it with his second arrow:
[roll0] bow, [roll1] arrow

Hiding, is your attack, so either you attack or you shoot, you choose.

[Eulalios]

Hiding, is your attack, so either you attack or you shoot, you choose.

Hiding was my attack from this round just past, after I couldn't see a goblin to shoot (per your instrn to edit my action). Shooting if a goblin pops up is my planned attack for next round. Trying to shortcut the inevitable drag of PbP, as my action comes right after the goblins, and if one of them pops to attack, he obviously can't use that action to hide again. ... is this ok, or should I delete the proactive post?

[zingbobco000]

Hiding was my attack from this round just past, after I couldn't see a goblin to shoot (per your instrn to edit my action). Shooting if a goblin pops up is my planned attack for next round. Trying to shortcut the inevitable drag of PbP, as my action comes right after the goblins, and if one of them pops to attack, he obviously can't use that action to hide again. ... is this ok, or should I delete the proactive post?

Eh, just let it be.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf takes a moment to figure out where the enemies are, and takes a shot at the first he sees.

Perception check (with advantage):
[roll0]

I make Perception at a +3 proficiency/ability bonus, so 23 perception total.

Since Eachtar can see both, he attacks G 14 after moving one square north.
[roll1] for [roll2] damage.

[zingbobco000]

Eachter with his keen elf senses (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0030.html) notices an ear sticking out of the top of the horse and after seeing that, the head. He shoots and it's a straight shot through the head. Instantly killing it.

Oskar's turn.

[zingbobco000]

Bump, skipping Oskar. It's now R2D2go and Foodle's turn.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Poking his head around the corner of the wagon Rolan doesn't immediately see anything threatening. "Did we get them all?" he calls out to the others as he creeps slowly forward. Looking around the Ox, he has a closer look at the area around the dead horses where he last saw the goblins, preparing a spell just in case something back there still wants to kill him.

Move
Move up from H9 to K10 behind the Ox
Perception: [roll0]

Spell Casting
If he spots the goblin he'll take a shot at him. If not he'll ready the same spell to shoot should anything appear back there (goblin taking a shot at us etc)
Fire Bolt (Cantrip)
Attack: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2] fire damage

[zingbobco000]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Poking his head around the corner of the wagon Rolan doesn't immediately see anything threatening. "Did we get them all?" he calls out to the others as he creeps slowly forward. Looking around the Ox, he has a closer look at the area around the dead horses where he last saw the goblins, preparing a spell just in case something back there still wants to kill him.

Move
Move up from H9 to K10 behind the Ox
Perception: [roll0]

Spell Casting
If he spots the goblin he'll take a shot at him. If not he'll ready the same spell to shoot should anything appear back there (goblin taking a shot at us etc)
Fire Bolt (Cantrip)
Attack: [roll1]
Damage: [roll2] fire damage

Rolan notices a strange tree that looks like a tree.

[r2d2go]

"I thought another was hidin'... ah well, time ta' heal.

Perception, [roll0]
If I see something, spear #2 - [roll1], [roll2]
If I don't, CLW on myself - [roll3]

[Eulalios]

"Screw this, let's get out of here!" Abhkari shouts. in goblin.

[zingbobco000]

Still just waiting on sarth, if she doesn't respond by today I'll go.

[r2d2go]

Perception: [roll0]
If good, throw axe: [roll1]
If not, move towards goblin to S11
Oskar jogs towards the horses, ready for an attacker. Les' see if tha' last one's a coward, like tha' rest of tha' bloody things."

[zingbobco000]

The goblin, seeing that all of it's companions are dead breaks cover, get's hit by the fire bolt, but still runs. He manages to get to the edge of the forest when he jumps in and you lose sight of him.

Encounter over, what do you guys do now?

BTW, I know about EXP, just not yet, wait a bit.

[r2d2go]

He cannae have run far. I say les' chase 'im.

Osrik begins moving towards the forest, trying to see where the goblin has run, second spear at the ready.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Yeah, you better run! I've got more of that waiting if you show your slimy little face again!" Rolan calls out boldly as the goblin takes to the forest, shaking his fist after it.

Moving up towards the dead horses he calls out hurriedly to halt the dwarf "Might be another trap! Chasing him that is, and if these horses aren't too far dead, there might be more of the little buggers around. I don't see the bodies of whoever was with the horses" he says taking a closer look around trying to work out if there might be more than just these four goblins.

Not to sure what to roll, so i'll roll a bunch of rolls and you can use them if they're applicable.

So looking around for tracks/what happened/bodies/search the goblins etc.

Perception: [roll0]
Investigation: [roll1]
Nature: [roll2]

[Sartharina]

"Bah - let the bugger run." Oskar grumbled, and attempted to roll one of the horses off the road.

[Eulalios]

"Hey," says Abhkari, stepping out from behind the tree. "Name's Abhkari. Sorry I missed the wagon, glad I caught you when I did. ... It is that wagon that we're s'posed to guard, yeah? Maybe we should hitch the oxen to the horses and drag 'em, they each weigh about a ton ... seriously." He walks down the hillside toward the wagon, keeping his second arrow off the string but in his hand.

[r2d2go]

Osrik pauses, then sighs. "Suppose yer right... I'll get tha' oxen movin'."

[Sartharina]

"Bah. Horses ain't nothin' but kegs with legs. Just don't drink what comes out the tap."

[r2d2go]

Osrik chuckles, guiding the oxen. "Tha's a good point, Oskar, though it seems ye cannae find a decent drink r'gardless of tha' town, in these parts... Tha's why I carry a flask a' good ol' whiskey from tha' mount'ns. An', Ab- Abhkari? Don' take offense if I jus' call ye "archer". Anyway, Oskar's pretty strong, don' worry."

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan jumps in fright when Abkhari speaks, he'd temporarily forgotten the arrows coming to their aid. "Get it together Rolan" he admonishes himself under his breath. Looking up to the newcomer "Yes yes, welcome indeed. Perfect timing in fact and a good idea too, if the dwarves can't budge these beasts" he says tapping his foot against the rump of one of the dead horses.

[Eulalios]

"Anyway," Abhkari says as he scans the treeline down the track,
[roll0]
"it looks like we've put down our first set of thieves. Want to find out what they had? Maybe bury them, too? - after we move these horses?"
Presuming nothing dangerous can be seen, he puts away his arrow, lays his bow on the wagon, and picks up the sword discarded in the dirt: "Whose is this?"

[r2d2go]

"Me an' Oskar use hammers, so it cannae be one o' ours..." Osrik picks up his thrown spear as he passes it in the cart. "Anythin' else? We ought ta' proceed wit' caution, but I dinnae think we've got anythin' to do here."

[Held]

Eachtar

"Mine." Eachtar lazily raises a hand, gesturing for Abhkari to hand over the sword. To the dwarves, he says, "Who was the cleric? I could use a healing prayer."

Even the gods of dwarves were right glad to heal the elves, right? Eachtar frowns, realising he's never much been one for theology. Perhaps the next subject to gather books about...

[Sartharina]

"It is better ta' hold onto your own strength, and draw your power from within than ta' ask fer aid outside yer time of need!" Oskar chides the Elf, and pushes the dead horses out of the way. [roll0](Str Check.)

[r2d2go]

Osrik frowns. "Didn't I already heal ye? I c'n only make tha' sort o' miracle a few times a day, better ta' save it."

Healed you for 4, which should put you at 2 less than max, if I'm not wrong. If I am, please correct me :smalltongue:

[zingbobco000]

He cannae have run far. I say les' chase 'im.

Osrik begins moving towards the forest, trying to see where the goblin has run, second spear at the ready.

You begin to run towards where the goblin ran off to and...
You notice that there is some kind of pathway leading off through the thickets to the northwest.


Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Yeah, you better run! I've got more of that waiting if you show your slimy little face again!" Rolan calls out boldly as the goblin takes to the forest, shaking his fist after it.

Moving up towards the dead horses he calls out hurriedly to halt the dwarf "Might be another trap! Chasing him that is, and if these horses aren't too far dead, there might be more of the little buggers around. I don't see the bodies of whoever was with the horses" he says taking a closer look around trying to work out if there might be more than just these four goblins.

Not to sure what to roll, so i'll roll a bunch of rolls and you can use them if they're applicable.

So looking around for tracks/what happened/bodies/search the goblins etc.

Perception: [roll0]
Investigation: [roll1]
Nature: [roll2]


Rolan kicks over some of the goblins dead bodies and looks through them. Finding only virtaully useless weapons, crude of making and rusty (make a fort save against tetanus jk). He does notice though that...
You notice some tracks leading off the path towards the spot where Osrik is as well as what seemed to be two larger beings being dragged. You also recognize the horses, they are the horses of Gundren, your employer and patron, and his warrior friend, Sildar!


"It is better ta' hold onto your own strength, and draw your power from within than ta' ask fer aid outside yer time of need!" Oskar chides the Elf, and pushes the dead horses out of the way. [roll0](Str Check.)

As Oskar rolls the horses off the road to clear the path he notices that...
You recognize the horses, they are the horses of Gundren. Your employer and patron, and his warrior friend, Sildar!


Osrik frowns. "Didn't I already heal ye? I c'n only make tha' sort o' miracle a few times a day, better ta' save it."

Healed you for 4, which should put you at 2 less than max, if I'm not wrong. If I am, please correct me :smalltongue:

Eachtar is at 8, Rolan is at 8, and Oskar is at 14, not sure about Osrik and Abh, the map is up to date on HP.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf just shrugs in response.

"Let's be on our way then."

[Eulalios]

Abhkari sets his pack in the wagon and shrugs his shoulders in the way you might expect from someone who just got 60 lbs off his back. "Huh. You dwarfs are strong!" He checks the harness on the oxen. "Don't know a damn about this ... looks right though. Big dumb patient animals. Who's driving? ... Name's Abkhari. My name. Not the ox...es? Guess you knew that, right?"

[r2d2go]

Osrik laughs heartily at his new ally's bumbling. "And ye humans looks smart, but ye might be more than what you look, eh? I'm drivin', tha name's Osrik." Then, he takes a second glance at the forest, where he thought he saw something unusual. "...I think I c'n see a path, in tha' woods. Where tha' goblin skittered off."

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Junk. Junk. Rotten. I'm not even sure what that is" Rolan murmurs to himself as he picks through the goblins possessions, tossing things to the side as he goes. Moving on from the dead goblins to examine the horses and check for saddle bags for any valuables he realizes he's seen these horses before. "Hmm. How much do you think we could get for a wagon load of supplies and a couple oxen?" he asks looking back towards the wagon "I only ask because uh.. i think these might well be our employer's mounts and as such we might be out of a job" he continues.

Bending close to the ground he examines what's left of any tracks left by the goblins, slowly working his way over to the tree line. "They might actually still be alive" he says gesturing to the marks where a couple of bodies had been dragged "There's not a lot of blood."

[Eulalios]

Abhkari rubs the back of his neck slow like. "Huh. ... Gangnam was awful nice when he hired me. Respectful. Feel like I at least oughtta check up on that trail.

"Plus it sure would be nice to get paid for this job." :smallsmile:

He picks up his bow from the wagon. "On the other hand, sure would suck to leave the wagon standing here, come back later with ol' Gundam, and find it ... not here."

[r2d2go]

Fer Tymora's sake... we might need ta' chase 'em. Les' go down tha' path before somethin' happens...

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari rubs the back of his neck slow like. "Huh. ... Gangnam was awful nice when he hired me. Respectful. Feel like I at least oughtta check up on that trail.

"Plus it sure would be nice to get paid for this job." :smallsmile:

He picks up his bow from the wagon. "On the other hand, sure would suck to leave the wagon standing here, come back later with ol' Gundam, and find it ... not here."

On a side note:
It's Gundren, and Gundren said Barthen's Provisions would be paying you, not him. Anyway... What's the marching order?

[Eulalios]

"Yeah, no, fair enough, after all, what's the point of guarding a cart if the owner's gone dead? Just thought, hey, they musta hired us for reasons. Maybe these four gobbos weren't it."

He counts his arrows with his fingers. "Should I put away my bow and take the point, or trail?"

[r2d2go]

"Me an' Oskar are good at na' dyin'. We might want ta' take point, while ye cover us. Oskar, what do ye say?"

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"I guess we better" Rolan says halfheartedly giving the wagon a final look of longing before falling into step behind the dwarves.

Rolan will take the middle spot

[Eulalios]

"So I got trail," Abhkari says. He grips his bow in left hand, a couple of arrows in right hand. "Think we're back soon? Maybe we unhitch the oxes to graze?"

His Master Abbot always said, take care of those who can't.

[r2d2go]

"I'll tie 'em ta a tree. They're na' flimsy, so if anythin' comes up, they c'n break tha' rope easy, but I think they're trained enough ta' stay.

[zingbobco000]

So if I have this correctly:

Oskar Osrik
Foodle Eachtar
Abhk

Oskar and Osrik, what are your passive perceptions?

[r2d2go]

I'd prefer to wait for Sarth, but sure since she hasn't been on... Passive perception of 12, I believe, it's 10+Wis right? Oskar's would be 11.

[zingbobco000]

I'd prefer to wait for Sarth, but sure since she hasn't been on... Passive perception of 12, I believe, it's 10+Wis right? Oskar's would be 11.

+ proficiency in perception (if you have it). Ok, so as you guys are walking along the forest road you Osrik suddenly sees something...

You notice that there's a net laid carefully on the trail, right in front of a non-noticing Oskar!

Suddenly Oskar's leg flies up in the air along with the rest of his body, and is being suspended by a rope hanging from a tree around 10 ft. in the air!

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Trudging along behind the dwarfs, Rolan jumps in fright as Oskar is flung into the air.
Quickly he slides into the foliage next to the path and hisses a whisper to Osrik "Get under him and catch, i'll fry the rope" all the while trying his best to imitate a tree.

Stealth: [roll0]

[r2d2go]

Osrik's eyes widen as he sees the trap, reaching to snatch his brother but moving too slowly. He curses under his breath, heeding Rolan's advice and standing to catch his brother. However, he keeps his hammer close by and a spear on the ground, angled as to be thrown quickly and easily without threatening Oskar's livelyhood. He notes Rolan's efforts to remain hidden, but figures his conspicuous armor and position makes it pointless. Quickly considering his options, he prepares to distract anything that might attack, knowing that with a little teamwork, he and Oskar are nigh invincible to cowardly goblin arrows.

Ready an action to throw the spear, stand under Oskar to help catch him.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari draws his second arrow to his chest as he scans the surroundings, including the back trail.
[roll0]
shoot anything threatening
[roll1] bow [roll2] arrow

[zingbobco000]

Ok, no enemies come, you can continue.

[Sartharina]

Oskar takes one of his retrieved handaxes, and reaches up to cut himself down from the trap and landing unceremoniously on his ass, before standing up and brushing himself off.

[zingbobco000]

Oskar takes one of his retrieved handaxes, and reaches up to cut himself down from the trap and landing unceremoniously on his ass, before standing up and brushing himself off.

Oskar reaches up with his handaxe and snaps the cord, landing on the ground with a bit of pain (2 damage) but other than that he's fine. You can continue going down the path.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Well that works too" Rolan says stepping back onto the path when the dwarf cuts himself free.

[zingbobco000]

Does everyone continue?

[r2d2go]

[roll0]

Oskar tries to catch his brother, grabbing hold of him as he falls.

[Eulalios]

Abkhrai warily continues.

[zingbobco000]

[roll0]

Oskar tries to catch his brother, grabbing hold of him as he falls.

Ok, Sarth, no DMG comes to you.


Abkhrai warily continues.

Ok, in that case, make a perception check.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf shows absolute disinterest for the proceedings, watching Oskar's uneventful rise and fall with about as much interest as he had in the quarrels some tens of summers past. Something about villages disappearing and stuff like that. As far as Eachtar was concerned, human villages were disappearing all the time. They'd celebrate whenever a village was, what, twenty-five summers young? As if such a short amount of time was worth celebrating. Did they celebrate waking up as well?

"What are our intentions if we come across a band of Goblins?"

[Eulalios]

"depends how they behave," says Abhkari. "If they're polite, I'll be polite. If they shoot at us, I'll shoot at them."

[r2d2go]

Smash 'em. Get ready before, but talkin' to a goblin cannae bring anythin' good - they're sneaky an' connivin' an' all ye can do is get rid of tha' buggers before they murder yer family.

[Held]

Eachtar

Eachtar shrugs. "I'd hoped the answer was 'flee'." They had enough difficulty with four, let alone an entire band of them. Eachtar isn't so eager to bumble into a group of them carelessly. The only reason he'd at all want to go is to assist Gundren if there were trouble. Can't leave a friend in need, after all.

"You are certain the horse belonged to Gundren?"

[r2d2go]

Flee? The only way tha' buggers c'n do anythin' is wit' traps an' ambushes. If we're doin' the ambushin', or even in hon'rable battle, we'd win. Ten o' us dwarves against thirty o' them isn't a battle, it's us smashin' them.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"I have a good memory for these things, they were the beasts he and that Sildar chap rode out on," Rolan replies confidently to Eachtar. "I also have a couple of tricks yet. I would have shown them earlier, but they might be more useful now if, uh when we run across more of them."

[r2d2go]

We'll be able ta' find them. We ought ta' be careful, but if we c'n make it ta' their camp wit'out settin' off traps or lettin' 'em know we're here, clearin' tha' camp'll be easy. Once in tha' army, sixteen o' us jumped four dozen o' them. Cleared in a minute, not one o' us downed.

Osrik smiles as he remembers his army days, but then his face hardens as he comes across a worse memory.

But dinnae think tha' they're harmless. I learned tha' hard way.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf shrugs dismissingly again. "As long as it's truly his horse," he replies. Eachtar decides to keep a good look-out regardless, for a warning of traps and ambushes, well, not even an elf disregards a dwarf's warnings.

Perception:
[roll0]
[roll1]
Advantage, best of two, unless something gives me disadvantage, then just the first.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari
"Let's go, then." He keeps his bow strung, two arrows in hand, looking around. "I'm at trail, still ... ready to go while the trail is hot."


[roll0] Perception

[r2d2go]

Alright, les' go. Me an' Oskar in tha' front?

[roll0]

[zingbobco000]

Around 10 more minutes into the trail, Eachtar's keen eyes spot something (it's quite easy to see over two small dwarves).

You notice a hole which seems to be covered up by some large leaves. You have one action before Osrik and Oskar will walk into it.

[Held]

Eachtar

"Dwarves, halt," Eachtar mentions, reaching out to grab the boat of them by the collar or wherever and hold them back. It'd be just like Dwarves to walk into traps. Prior experience tells us so!

[r2d2go]

Osrik freezes as Held grabs him, pulling back with Oskar. Thank ye, lad. I'll try ta' be more careful.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari

The archer stumbles to a halt, his attention being more on the "all around" than on his leading companions. Taking in the concept of a pitfall in the trail, he shakes his head and scans the underbrush for anyone who might be waiting to ambush the victims of such a trap.


[roll0] perception
if threat detected: [roll1] longbow [roll2] arrow

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari doesn't notice anything, you may continue on.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Come on you lot, Gundren and that other fellow aren't getting any less caught while we're fidgeting around here," Rolan says moving cautiously around the trap before ushering the two dwarfs past him and carrying on along the track.

Unless we hear something out of the ordinary, just assume Rolan will carry on along the track if we are stopped by another trap.

[r2d2go]

Sorry, les' keep movin' then. Osrik proceeds with similar caution.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf doesn't say anything, but remains on watch for anything (un)toward here. Pitfalls are kind of pointless without guards waiting in ambush.

[roll0]
[roll1]
Perception.

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

The elf doesn't say anything, but remains on watch for anything (un)toward here. Pitfalls are kind of pointless without guards waiting in ambush.

[roll0]
[roll1]
Perception.

I just realized, elves only have proficiency in perception, not advantage.

You guys continue on for about 40 more minutes with no delay until you make your way to a clearing.

"Following the goblin' trail, you come across a large cave in the hillside five miles from the scene of the ambush. A shallow stream flows out of the cave mouth, which is screened by dense briar thickets. A narrow dry path leads into the cave on the right hand side of the stream."

[r2d2go]

Osrik whispers, trying to figure out a battle plan. "Any o' ye got ideas? My firs' thought is ta' smoke 'em out, make a wall ta' limit movin' and take tha' buggers out as they run. Tha stream dinnae help, but it cannae hurt ta' try. Anyway, we ought ta' check around, so we dinnae get ambushed."

[zingbobco000]

Osrik whispers, trying to figure out a battle plan. "Any o' ye got ideas? My firs' thought is ta' smoke 'em out, make a wall ta' limit movin' and take tha' buggers out as they run. Tha stream dinnae help, but it cannae hurt ta' try. Anyway, we ought ta' check around, so we dinnae get ambushed."

Make a perception check, if you're checking around. As well as a stealth check if you're trying to do it stealthily or something. Illustrate where you're walking on the map as well.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"You know, they'll probably have another exit hidden somewhere, then we'd never find them," Rolan says with disappointment, he liked the idea of burning out the goblins but not enough to go running all over this trap filled forest looking for them. Nodding to the dwarf "Yes, not getting ambushed is good. Eachtar are you able to get a better look?" he quietly asks.

[zingbobco000]

Currently nobody is able to get a better look unless you move, the cave is also dark inside.

Also, the light grey is the cave, the dark grey are cave walls, and the dark green are the thickets which you currently can't see through.

[r2d2go]

Good point, laddie. Was a stretch anyhow... I'll let tha' sneakier people wit' better eyes look around first, but ye c'n count on me spear, healin' an' smitin' if anythin' happens.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf quietly volunteers to take the lead therein, sneaking this way and that while carefully checking around for any ambushers.

Sneak: [roll0]
Perception: [roll1]

[zingbobco000]

So to the left side of the area or to the right side? For placement purposes. Assuming the right:

"On the east side of the stream flowing from the cave mouth a small area in the briar thickets has been hollowed out to form a lookout post or a blind. Wooden planks flatten out the briars and provide room for guards to lie hidden and watch the area including one right now!" You can't see the whole area. The goblin does seem to be dozing off in his chair though instead of doing his job. So he's not watching the group and you.

The brown-ish orange is the flattened plank area.

You can also see inside the cave. As shown by the google doc.

[Held]

Eachtar

Eachtar returns to the group quietly.

"One guard," he says quietly, pointing in the direction. "Lazing. Could ambush."

[r2d2go]

Les' take 'im out wit'out alertin' any of tha rest, then. Er... Rolan? Ye got anythin' up yer sleeves? If you dinnae got a spell fer tha job, we might need ta' jus take care o' him wit' bef're he runs.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan pauses considering Osrik's question, mentally ticking off the spells he prepared the previous night. "Nothing really springs to mind. But i'll have one of those firebolt's ready in case it escapes you and runs," he says helpfully.

Rolan will ready a Firebolt(Cantrip), once Eachtar's in position to go.

Trigger: A enemy comes out of cover.
Spell: Firebolt(Cantrip)
Attack vs AC: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

[Eulalios]

Abhkari sighs and readies an arrow. "Yeah, I've got yer back, too," he says. "But if there's only one, should we maybe surprise it, have a chat?"


So is this how it works?
Trigger: goblin flees this way
Action: shaft it: [roll0] bow [roll1] prc

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf nods, takes out his short sword, then moves back in. Provided the goblin's still dozing, Eachtar strikes!

Do I need to sneak again? If so:
[roll0]

Either way, attack with shortsword, closing distance with the shortest way possible.
[roll1]
[roll2]

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

The elf nods, takes out his short sword, then moves back in. Provided the goblin's still dozing, Eachtar strikes!

Do I need to sneak again? If so:
[roll0]

Either way, attack with shortsword, closing distance with the shortest way possible.
[roll1]
[roll2]

Ok, so Eachtar only:

You notice another goblin, who's more focused on his foot then the area which he's supposed to be watching, so now there are a total of two goblins. So which one do you attack (BTW you also have advantage so you might roll a crit, so roll again. As well as sneak attack damage for being a rogue.) I also put you at P16, is that ok?

[Held]

Eachtar

Noticing the second goblin's fascination with its food, Eachtar decides to make it fascinated with his short sword instead and stabs it through the ugly thing's head.

Yes, that's fine positioning.
Advantage attack roll: [roll0]
Bonus damage: [roll1]
Attacking the new Goblin.

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar only: The other goblin sees only a strange shadow behind it's co-worker and dismisses it only as a trick of the light. What he doesn't notice, is the sound of steel going through his friend's head. Roll initiative, G15 is dead.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

When Eachtar doesn't signal and no sound of s scuffle was heard Why isn't he coming back out?, Rolan starts to worry. Better go check on him. He gestures to the others and creeps forward holding a spell ready in case any goblins happen to jump out.

Move: H20 -> J16

Ready Action
Trigger: Any goblins come into sight
Cast Firebolt (Cantrip)
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1] fire damage

[zingbobco000]

Rolan doesn't notice anything other then the fact that he is not well protected by his group.

The goblin then seeing that his companion is dying stabs at Eachtar, then retreats into the trees.

Action: Attack Eactar:
Vs. AC: 8 (Miss)

Bonus Action: Disengage, move from P17 to N19. It now has 3/4 cover.

[Held]

Eachtar

Spurred on by success, Eachtar chases, attacking the runaway goblin.

Move two down, then into O-19.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Sneak attack if necessary: [roll2]

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

Spurred on by success, Eachtar chases, attacking the runaway goblin.

Move two down, then into O-19.
Attack: [roll0]
Damage: [roll1]
Sneak attack if necessary: [roll2]

No Sneak Attack Damage, he can see you now.

Eachtar moves into the thickets and spots a goblin leg. He quickly stabs at it and sees the body fall along with it.

Encounter over, it's now around 2:00 - 3:00

JW, this is a bit late, but did everyone get the 75 EXP for finding the lair and beating the caravan goblins?

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Psst! Everything alright in there?" Rolan hisses towards the the area Eachtar disappeared to, creeping forward and leaping the stream to check.

Seeing the dead goblin he says quietly, "Nicely done." Turning he waves to the others that the coast is clear. Then walking over to the dead goblin partway through it's meal, he pokes it with his staff to make sure it's dead. "Remind me to never borrow any books from you," he says seeing the rest of Eachtar's handiwork in the trees.

[zingbobco000]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Psst! Everything alright in there?" Rolan hisses towards the the area Eachtar disappeared to, creeping forward and leaping the stream to check.

Seeing the dead goblin he says quietly, "Nicely done." Turning he waves to the others that the coast is clear. Then walking over to the dead goblin partway through it's meal, he pokes it with his staff to make sure it's dead. "Remind me to never borrow any books from you," he says seeing the rest of Eachtar's handiwork in the trees.

It was dying, then you killed it.

You guys can continue into the cave but it is dark so the only people who (can't) see are the 2 humans (Rolan and Abhkari). You may need to light something.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Looking around on the ground for something suitable to use as a disposable source of light, Rolan ends up moving to the stream and reaching his arm into the water, coming back with a few small river stones. Pocketing all but one he then casts a simple cantrip on the one still in his hand, causing it to glow with a bright light.

Holding it between his thumb and index finger, with his hand hanging at his side, the light swings in time with his arm as he follow's the others into the cave.

He pockets a few more pebbles (3) and casts Light (Cantrip) on the one in his hand.

The pebble sheds bright light within 20ft, and dim light for another 20ft beyond that.

[zingbobco000]

Rolan from his vantage point can see things (even w/out the magic pebble, just being in that spot allows you to see slightly into the cave.).

You notice what seems to be some kind of shape moving around in the chamber that's east of the steps.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan groans to himself, A simple ride in a cart heh, this was turning out to be more work than he'd signed on for. Turning over his shoulder he calls to the others, "Look lively chaps, we've got company."

Waiting for the others to collect themselves, he then lobs the glowing stone towards where he saw movement, hoping to get a better look at whatever is in there.

[zingbobco000]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan groans to himself, A simple ride in a cart heh, this was turning out to be more work than he'd signed on for. Turning over his shoulder he calls to the others, "Look lively chaps, we've got company."

Waiting for the others to collect themselves, he then lobs the glowing stone towards where he saw movement, hoping to get a better look at whatever is in there.

The throw the stone into the chamber and you hear the snapping of jaws, it's gone... Though you did notice a grey pelt and sharp teeth before it dissipated.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf just shrugs at Rolan's comment, observes his pebble-gathering with interest, and then mentions finally, "Dark, unlit cave. Goblins see in the dark? Light would alert."

The rogue does get closer to Rolan though; he doesn't quite trust the wizard to stand his ground if goblins were to attack. The elf peeks in from behind Rolan.

[zingbobco000]

You can see exactly what Rolan sees but with one small difference: You see the strange thing as a ravenous wolf, which seems to have something around its neck.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari simply readies an arrow, and asks Rolan, "Can you make this glow?"

[Held]

Eachtar

"Wolf," Eachtar states. "Ravenous."

The elf pockets his short sword for now and instead takes out his short bow. Unceremoniously and without awaiting anything else, Eachtar shoots an arrow at it.

Ranged attack with short bow:
[roll0]
Damage:
[roll1]
I'll assume there's no advantage created.

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

"Wolf," Eachtar states. "Ravenous."

The elf pockets his short sword for now and instead takes out his short bow. Unceremoniously and without awaiting anything else, Eachtar shoots an arrow at it.

Ranged attack with short bow:
[roll0]
Damage:
[roll1]
I'll assume there's no advantage created.

There is advantage because the target cannot see you. Though it does have half-cover. So you can roll again as well as add sneak attack damage.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan nods to Abhkari, reaching out to touch his arrow and causing it to glow, before stepping to the side and giving the archer a clear shot.

Casts Light (Cantrip) on Abhkari's arrow.

[zingbobco000]

The archer has disadvantage on the attack roll as he doesn't have dark-vision. Also, Hold, roll again and add sneak attack for Eachtar as you have advantage.

[Eulalios]

Thinking the arrow's too big for a wolf to swallow ...

[roll0]+5 bow [roll1] prc

[zingbobco000]

Thinking the arrow's too big for a wolf to swallow ...

[roll0]+5 bow [roll1] prc

You hear a howl and a rattle of a chain as if the wolf is trying to break free and it's trapped, its howl seems sad.

[Held]

The archer has disadvantage on the attack roll as he doesn't have dark-vision. Also, Hold, roll again and add sneak attack for Eachtar as you have advantage.

Held, past tense!

[roll0]
[roll1][/spoiler]

[zingbobco000]

Sorry about that held... (In present tense! :smalltongue:) Anyway... The shot before actually killed the wolf and you hear a rattle of chains even more and sad barking, as well as gnawing...

You see other maws eating at the flesh of the the now dead wolf, though you're not sure where they're coming from... The maws are also very ravenous, they seem very hungry.

[Held]

Eachtar

The bloodlust elf lowers his bow.

"I believe they are simply hungry," he states, and gesturing for Osrik to follow, Eachtar goes to fetch the two goblin carcasses to provide in offering to the wolves.

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

The bloodlust elf lowers his bow.

"I believe they are simply hungry," he states, and gesturing for Osrik to follow, Eachtar goes to fetch the two goblin carcasses to provide in offering to the wolves.

Eachtar is now carrying two dead goblins in both hands with his sword stowed and walks into the cave towards where the dead wolf now is correct?

[Held]

Eachtar is now carrying two dead goblins in both hands with his sword stowed and walks into the cave towards where the dead wolf now is correct?

I was waiting for an Osrik posts confirming he follows, but:

Eachtar rationally proposes for Osrik (or Oscar, whichever, a dwarf with darkvision) to carry one of the corpses, Eachtar carries the other, and then they bring the corpses as close as can be to the ravenous maws without risking injury. (I'm going to say 10ft from where Eachtar killed the wolf, and then tossing the corpse the rest of the way).

[zingbobco000]

I was waiting for an Osrik posts confirming he follows, but:

Eachtar rationally proposes for Osrik (or Oscar, whichever, a dwarf with darkvision) to carry one of the corpses, Eachtar carries the other, and then they bring the corpses as close as can be to the ravenous maws without risking injury. (I'm going to say 10ft from where Eachtar killed the wolf, and then tossing the corpse the rest of the way).

Ok, sounds fine enough, that'll happen when one of them replies. R2D2GO is currently playing for both until Sarth can post...

[zingbobco000]

Changing, Sarth said I could play as her, so I follow the "Plan". Updating map in like 5 min.

[r2d2go]

Osrik follows the Eachtar and Oskar, sticking close to his brother.

[zingbobco000]

Ok, finished map:

You see three places. "Just inside the cave mouth, a few uneven stone steps lead up to a small, dank chamber on the east side of the passage. The cave narrows to a steep fissure at the far end, and is filled with the stench of animals. Savage snarls and the sounds of rattling chains greet your ears where two wolves are chained up just inside the opening. Each wolf's chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite." The partially-eaten and dead wolf carcass is to your left.

"The main passage from the cave mouth climbs steeply upward, the stream plunging and splashing down its west side. In the shadows, a side passage leads west across the other side of the stream.

In 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 passge ahead of you. Another passage intersects this one, twenty feet above the floor."

"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." You also get a revised version of the second paragraph of the last spoiler: "A rickety bridge spans the passage, connecting the two tunnels that are 20 feet above the stream."

Everyone roll initiative, though not everyone should know what for.

[zingbobco000]

Oskar initiative: [roll0]
Wolf Initiative: 21

[Eulalios]

Abhkari initiative[roll0]

[Held]

Eachtar

Eachtar takes initiative.
[roll0]

[zingbobco000]

Ok, so initiative is: Wolf - 21
Abhkari - 19
Eactar - 17
Rolan - 16
Osrik - 5
Okar - 6

Cannot see what's going inside the cave in fact you can't see past Eactar and Oskar so ignore everything past that, but what you do hear is the rattle of chains, as if something is trying to break free. Rolan can see/target wolf three but it benefits from 1/2 cover, he cannot see/target wolf 14. Osrik can see/target wolf three but it has 3/4 cover, he cannot see/target wolf 14. Abhkari cannot see/target wolf three nor wolf 14.

You can currently see everything other then the black squares on the map. The wolves begin to jump towards both you and the bodies, trying to eat you, but the chain pulls about 7 ft. in front of you making it unable to move past the uneven stone steps.

All PCs can now go in any order.

[Eulalios]

"The hells you want me to do?" Abhkari asks plaintively, another arrow ready on his string. He strains his eyes to see beyond the 20 ft radius of light emanating from his spent arrow, embedded in the dead wolf's corpse.

In case an unchained wolf comes aggressively into a well-framed shot, [roll0] bow, [roll1] prc; otherwise, hold. Will not shoot a wolf engaging a comrade (no friendly fire please).

[Held]

Eachtar

Eachtar tosses the goblin corpse over as an offering to our wolf overlords.

Do I need a check for that? [roll0] in case I do, can add bonuses depending on what you need (if anything).

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

Eachtar tosses the goblin corpse over as an offering to our wolf overlords.

Do I need a check for that? [roll0] in case I do, can add bonuses depending on what you need (if anything).

Yes, animal handling (I'm going to check this myself).

19 + 1 = 20. You throw the goblin to the wolves and they snatch at it hungrily. Their alignment improves as you throw another one. They seem to be somewhat friendly now (neutral feelings towards you if this were 3.5). They aren't attacking you now.

[r2d2go]

Enslaved by tha' goblins...

Osrik uses a minor prayer to try to seem as friendly as possible, then goes to comfort the wolves.

Cast Thaumaturgy... not exactly on the list but I figure it's minor enough :smalltongue:

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf wonders whether it's wise of the dwarf to approach the creatures already.

"Should pass now, get more food," the elf suggests.

[zingbobco000]

The minor magic makes him smell like fresh roses, so they let Osrik pass. Osrik is now on the other side of the room.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari unstrings his bow and sheathes it in the quiver, then gets his shield on his arm. That done, he tentatively approaches the cavern.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Following closely behind Abhkari, Rolan curious as to what's going on cranes his neck to get a better look into the cave.

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari cannot see past row 10.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf decides that in the absence of progress, there should be vertical progress. First, he attempts to ascertain whether the wolves are yet hungry, or if they have had their fill.

[roll0] animal handling, otherwise a 1d20 relevant roll with its attendant bonuses.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari looks at the fading glow on his arrow, then to the wizard. "Hey, Rolan, do you think you can make just the front of my shield glow?"

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Uh, i can make the entire shield glow," he offers, reaching forward to place a hand on the shield and casting his cantrip. The shield now glowing brightly as the arrow stuck in the dead wolf winks out.

"Which way now?" he asks glancing at the stairs leading upwards.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari squints in the backlight from his shield. "I understand this may sound picky, and I am sorry to complain" he replies, "but maybe just the boss of the shield, that's the metal bump right in the middle of the front? Then we all should be able t'see, without me being halfblind from the glare."

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan lets out a heavy sigh and sloshes forward to inspect the front of the shield, casting the same spell again, this time with an additional few words. "Better?" he asks, with a small smirk.

Rolan re-casts Light onto the boss of the shield. He also casts Prestidigitation on the shield to give it a couple of red rings, reminiscent of an archery target.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari blinks again, rubs his eyes with the fingertips of his free hand, squints at what's visible in the light from his shieldboss. "Yes, much, thanks," he responds.


Passive Insight 13, [roll0] to notice the smirk (DC 13? it's dark)

anyway that prank's totally deserved :smallsmile:

[zingbobco000]

Rolan gains 1 inspiration for that, anyway. Do the two of you then go into the cave? And whats going on in the cave with Eachtar, Osrik, and Oskar?

[Eulalios]

Bearing his glowing target, Abhkari advances into the cave.

[zingbobco000]

Bearing his glowing target, Abhkari advances into the cave.

To where? :smallconfused: (name a square on the grid)

[Eulalios]

To where? :smallconfused: (name a square on the grid)

O-9, right shoulder to the right wall, swiveling the shield to cast light down either corridor from the fork. "Guys, scuse me Oskar, I'm gonna look see what's further in ..."

[r2d2go]

Osrik is just hanging out with the wolves until something needs my attention. They seem nice.

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari can now see everything. You can open the spoilers from before, I'll add them in in a bit. Also, make a perception check. Osrik is currently doing nothing and yes, the wolves do seem nice.

[Eulalios]

"Archer" = proficient in Perception! ... except not this guy ... huh.

[roll0] perception

[zingbobco000]

Yup, abhkari sees nothing. Anyway, does anyone want to do anything else?

R2D2GO and Held can still go.

[Held]

Eachtar

... is still waiting for the results of his inspection up above.

[zingbobco000]

Well, you currently have no idea what Abhkari is seeing so Eaulious, you'd have to actually come down and say if you saw anything.

Osrik can now go.

[Eulalios]

"Hey guys, there's two narrow corridors here from a fork, one goes right the other left ... both seem pretty flat. We could go single file. I'm ok with taking point?"

[zingbobco000]

As soon as Abhkari finishes what he's saying hear a low rumble. Suddenly: "The passage is suddenly filled with a mighty roar, as a huge surge of rushing water pours down from above!" Make a dexterity and strength saving throw.

Oskar's saving throws: Dex: [roll0]
Str: [roll1]

[zingbobco000]

Oskar tries to jump out of the way, but the armor hiders him and he jumps to late. Trying to grab on to something as he goes down he grabs on to the ground but fails. The water pushes him back to K20, taking 5 damage through bumping around.

[r2d2go]

Seriously, you should just make reactive rolls for us...
Anyway, Dex: [roll0]
Str: [roll1]

[zingbobco000]

Same thing happens to Osrik as did to Oskar but this time only 3 damage, taking advice and making reactive rolls: Abhkari,
Dex: [roll0]
Str: [roll1]

Also you should put your saving throw prof. in your character post.

Eachtar:
Dex: [roll2]
Str: [roll3]

Abhkari manages to jump onto a ledge that seems above the rest of the flow of water (M8) and the water doesn't push him back. Eachtar manages to move onto the stairs into the chamber to the left, away from the water, and the wolves don't attack him because he fed them. The water level then returns to normal.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari puts his shoulder and shield at the corner of M8 and peers over his shield down the corridor toward J7. Should be able to see at least 40 feet. He pulls a hand axe from his belt; these corridors are too tight for a longsword.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan curses as the rush of water floods out of the cave and soaks his robes. "I'm starting to rather dislike these runty little goblins," he says moving into the cave and up onto the small ledge, out of the water. Pulling his sodden robe away from his legs, he does his best to wring it dry and watches Abhkari as he looks around, wanting to keep in range of their light source.

Rolan moves up to O9

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf is only mildly amused by the water trap, but also alarmed: this means that the goblins have noticed them. Well, that would only be nasty.

First things first, these beasts... seemed fed enough and friendly enough. Eachtar sets about undoing their bindings.

Free the wolves!

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari puts his shoulder and shield at the corner of M8 and peers over his shield down the corridor toward J7. Should be able to see at least 40 feet. He pulls a hand axe from his belt; these corridors are too tight for a longsword.

He sees a bit more, but he does notice that the escarpments lead up and are quite perilous.


Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan curses as the rush of water floods out of the cave and soaks his robes. "I'm starting to rather dislike these runty little goblins," he says moving into the cave and up onto the small ledge, out of the water. Pulling his sodden robe away from his legs, he does his best to wring it dry and watches Abhkari as he looks around, wanting to keep in range of their light source.

Rolan moves up to O9

Rolan can see that the water seems to be flowing from the northeast which also seems to be the same place where the water came from. He can barely see the back wall, straining with his weak human eyes.


Eachtar

The elf is only mildly amused by the water trap, but also alarmed: this means that the goblins have noticed them. Well, that would only be nasty.

First things first, these beasts... seemed fed enough and friendly enough. Eachtar sets about undoing their bindings.

Free the wolves!

The wolves, after being horribly mistreated by their owners flee to the forest.

[zingbobco000]

Anyone can currently go, you can currently see everything that isn't black. So there are two possible routes, the north, the west, and the east.

DM pushing players to continue.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan moves back to peer into the alcove that contained the wolves "Psst!" he calls to grab the dwarf's attention. "We should probably stick together, and by that, i mean near to the guy with the glowing shield. I can't see in all this darkness."

That said, he glances back at the stream and Abhkari on the far side of it and lets out a groan. Hitching up his robe he then steps back into the water and moves up next to Abhkari, urging him to continue forward into the tunnel.

Rolan moves up next to Abhkari @ N8

[Eulalios]

As the wet robed wizard gets into his space, Abhkari says without turning, "Rolan, this passage looks pretty sketchy. Let's splash across and see what's over there?"

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Of course! he thinks to himself, rolling his eyes at his misfortune, he steps out of the way and bows, extending a hand in the other direction, "After you."

[r2d2go]

At the thought of swimming, Osrik grimaces. Dwarves in plate an' swimmin'... don' go together. I'll go if tha' water's shallow, if I need ta'.

[zingbobco000]

At the thought of swimming, Osrik grimaces. Dwarves in plate an' swimmin'... don' go together. I'll go if tha' water's shallow, if I need ta'.

The water is roughly 1 - 1/2 ft. deep, you have no need to go swimming.

[r2d2go]

The water is roughly 1 - 1/2 ft. deep, you have no need to go swimming.

Osrik still doesn't like getting wet, even in a foot of water (which is past his knees :smalltongue:)

[zingbobco000]

Correction 2 ft. deep, and don't forget you can jump.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf rolls his eyes at the dwarf, then peers a bit forlorn at his ex-newfound friends. Poor wolves, he would've liked them.

Well, that water was likely an ambush, so the gnomes were at least alert to their presence. Either the damn wolves, or the bloody shield. It was probably to blame on these horribly transient beings who, at the very least, had the sense of recording all their knowledge in books.

"Dwarves don't melt in water," Eachtar observes.

[zingbobco000]

Eachtar

The elf rolls his eyes at the dwarf, then peers a bit forlorn at his ex-newfound friends. Poor wolves, he would've liked them.

Well, that water was likely an ambush, so the gnomes were at least alert to their presence. Either the damn wolves, or the bloody shield. It was probably to blame on these horribly transient beings who, at the very least, had the sense of recording all their knowledge in books.

"Dwarves don't melt in water," Eachtar observes.

Eachtar seems to be both observant and intelligent. I'm assuming you mean goblins. Does Eactar move towards the rest of the group? Also, Osrik is back in the wolf chamber so the only person who can hear him is Eachtar.

[r2d2go]

Osrik sighs. Ye try swimmin' in water up ta' yer waist wearin' fifty pounds o' plate. I dinnae want ta' nearly drown again.

[Eulalios]

Taking Perception [roll0] into the eerie shadows of the perilously crumbly western passage ... Abhkari turns and slogs through the stream1 to Q7, and looks up at

"This bridge spans the passage 20 ft. above the stream. It's possible to climb the cavern walls from the lower passage to the bridge. The 20 ft. high walls are rough but slick with spray requiring a Strength (Athletics) check to climb."

"Huh." he says dubiously. He tilts his shield upward looking for any signs of life up on the bridge, and if none, looks further north beyond the bridge, hand axe poised for throwing.

1The water is no longer rushing; is it trickling, tumbling, smooth-flowing??

[zingbobco000]

Taking Perception [roll0] into the eerie shadows of the perilously crumbly western passage ... Abhkari turns and slogs through the stream1 to Q7, and looks up at


"Huh." he says dubiously. He tilts his shield upward looking for any signs of life up on the bridge, and if none, looks further north beyond the bridge, hand axe poised for throwing.

1The water is no longer rushing; is it trickling, tumbling, smooth-flowing??

He still can only see the outline of the bridge, he doesn't notice any shadows or anything like that. The water is tumbling at a normal pace *as normal it would be to be going down a small waterfall.

Sarth has been deleted from this game.

Abhkari can now see what Eachtar and Osrik saw before: 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.

[Eulalios]

Looking up at the bridge - which should be dimly lit, if he holds his shield right up over his head and looks out from under it - Abhkari says, "Guys, yeah, there seem to be some steps going upward beyond the bridge, a bit wet but looking like a better climb than that passage to the left. If we're looking for Gundren we'll need to have an easy route to get him out, this might be it. Whadya say?"

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Easy is good," nods Rolan, following along behind their literal light in the darkness. "I wish i could see in the dark like you lot," he says in a hushed voice towards the dwarf and elf. Not being able to see if they were walking into an entire tribe of goblins laying in wait was making him nervous.

Rolan moves up to P7

I think it's safe to assume we're all following Abhkari, just noticed the map shows everyone spread out.

[zingbobco000]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Easy is good," nods Rolan, following along behind their literal light in the darkness. "I wish i could see in the dark like you lot," he says in a hushed voice towards the dwarf and elf. Not being able to see if they were walking into an entire tribe of goblins laying in wait was making him nervous.

Rolan moves up to P7

I think it's safe to assume we're all following Abhkari, just noticed the map shows everyone spread out.

Well, you can see but you just can't see that far, also everyone is now positioned as a group. Adding more map now. You also see an area which the bridge seems to be leading to heading towards the NW.

[Held]

Eachtar

The elf shrugs at the dwarf's response. "Unlikely they repeat that attack," he says. Never did hear of goblin wizards casting those sorts of spells. Or goblin wizards at all.

Eachtar follows Rolan

[Eulalios]

Abhkari follows the stream under the bridge {to T5}, he holds his hand axe in his shield hand using the free hand for balance against the wall.

[zingbobco000]

The wall is slick but you can still grab hold of a couple of handholds, as you walk up some steps leading NE make a perception check.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari pauses, poised to move forward, fingers clenching at a slick wet cranny of the dark wall ...
[roll0]+1 =
did he hear / see / smell / touch something unexpected?

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari pauses, poised to move forward, fingers clenching at a slick wet cranny of the dark wall ...
[roll0]+1 =
did he hear / see / smell / touch something unexpected?

He notices rocks begin to be moved out of place coming from the east. Everyone suddenly hears the same water sound once more...

Eachtar Dex save: [roll0]
Str Save: [roll1]

Osrik Str Save: [roll2]

Rolan Str Save: [roll3]

Abhkari Str Save: [roll4]

All non-magical lights are extinguished.

Everyone manages to grab hold to something, except for Eachtar who jumped away from the water onto the gravel slope just in time, and Rolan who got pushed all the way back to the entrance and takes 2 damage.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Do you hea-," was all he manged to get out before he got a mouthful of water as the torrent of water slammed into him, knocking him off his feet and sending him tumbling towards the cave mouth. The rush of water quickly dissipated once he'd been pushed out the cave mouth though and coughing up water, Rolan crawled from the stream to dry land.

Standing and brushing off the worst of the water from his clothes, he then barked out the words to a cantrip, heating his robes to speed their drying. Then stalking back into the cave, his hood knocked back revealing his angry and scarred face and neck, water dripping from the hem of his robe and steam rising from his shoulders. His arrival was heralded by the sound of his staff clicking on the stone floor in time with his steps.

"I think the time for sneaking in the dark is over, they obviously know we're here. Lets go roast those green-skinned devil monsters!" he says through gritted teeth, urging the others to take the lead.

Rolan casts prestidigitation on his robes, warming them up.
He then moves back into the cave to O9

[r2d2go]

Les' figure out how ta. Ab... Archer, did ye' see somethin'?

[Eulalios]

"Not yet ... hold on ..." he shuffles east to U5 and peeks quick round the corner, using his shield to light the passage...
[roll0]+1 = ?
... then ...
pulls back to report: "There's a passage headed back toward the woods, a hard right from this where I am."
... but ...
pulls back to say: "... yeah we got hosts and they know we're here." Then calls down the passage in a joking tone: "<GOBLINOID>Hey elfknockers, what's with the flooding? This how you always greet guests?"

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari doesn't notice anything, he reasons that whoever these people are who are flooding the chamber, they're very sneaky and possibly small (passive int check).

[Eulalios]

After waiting for the others to join him, Abhkari quietly proposes: " This side passage looks dry. Let's go up it and look for trouble."

His feet are wet and he's bothered by the idea that his glowing shield might suddenly go dark, leaving him blind. But he's got an axe in his hand, and a hunger for discovery.

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

Rolan moves up behind Abhkari quietly, trying to avoid alerting the goblins that were playing with the water trap of their presence. Leaning close he whispers "I'll be right behind you."

Move up to T5
Stealth: [roll0]

[zingbobco000]

Rolan is being placed at S4 instead of T because they can't both occupy the same square. Rolan can now see the pool area, while being quite stealthy.

[Eulalios]

Recognizing that clumsy sound will carry warning further than the glow of his lantern shield,Abhkari makes all good effort to be silent as he sneaks to V8 and peers round the next corner. "juicy," he mutters after sneaking a peek round the corner.

[roll0]+1 sneaky
[roll1]+1 peeky

[zingbobco000]

That'll happen on your turn, just give it a min. Eachtar's and Osrik's turn right now.

[r2d2go]

Osrik will actually just wait at Q7, trying to not make noise.

[zingbobco000]

Ok, now we just wait for Eachtar.

[Eulalios]

Abhkari tries to sneak forward....

[Held]

Eachtar waits with Osrik, intent on not leaving his dwarven ally alone.

[zingbobco000]

Abhkari tries to sneak forward....

To where, and make a stealth and perception.

[Eulalios]

Recognizing that clumsy sound will carry warning further than the glow of his lantern shield,Abhkari makes all good effort to be silent as he sneaks to V8 and peers round the next corner. "juicy," he mutters after sneaking a peek round the corner.

[roll0]+1 sneaky
[roll1]+1 peeky

as per above?

[zingbobco000]

Sorry, So Abhkari moves towards the cave with the waters and... Sees three goblins failing to hide. They don't notice him though. Still your turn and you have advantage on any attack you make against them.

[Eulalios]

How loud is the stream? Does it seem like it might mask noise of combat? Abhkari slides back toward rolan, as he considers this. "Three goblin," he murmurs to Rolan. "At a T junction. Wait or go?"

[Foodle]

Rolan Abernathy - Human Wizard

"Go i say." Those must be the ones setting off the trap he figures. "Goblins" he calls back, waving for Osrik and Eachtar to come forward. "Knock them down before they can get away," he whispers while he readies his staff and prepares to follow whoever charges first, to provide ranged support.