Lost Mines of Phandelver

[bardanicer]

You were in the city of Neverwinter when your dwarf patron and friend, Gundren Rockseeker, hired you to escort a wagon to Phandalin.

Gundren has gone ahead with a warrior, Sildar Hallwinter, to attend to business in the town, while the five of you follow with the supplies.
You will be paid 10 gp each by the owner of Barthen's Provisions in Phandalin, when you deliver the wagon safely to that trading post.

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In the city of Neverwinter, a dwarf named Gundren
Rockseeker asked you to bring a wagon load 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 ten gold pieces 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 Sildar Haliwinter, claiming he needed
to arrive early to "take care of business."
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.

[Beam]

Rolander

The young paladin of Torm was happy and satisfied as he walked along the Triboar Trail with his new companions. Not to be doing something as mundane as guarding a trader's goods, but to be journeying through wilder lands, to be away from crowded Waterdeep, away from his money grubbing relatives. Anything could happen out here. This was how great journeys began. It seemed as good a time as any to get to know his new companions, they might end up with each other's life in their hands after all.

"Tell me Dacen," He said to the cleric as they walked along the trail, Who is your divine patron? I tell you freely that I follow the teachings of Torm. Perhaps I'm being too forward and won't blame you if you don't wish to share, but I've always been curious about such things."

[Larzzral]

Dacen

Dacen trudged along, arms crossed and slightly hunched, looking this was and that every so often. Being away from the city was abnormal for him. Especially for this long. Having companions was likely as abnormal. Having companions he likely didn't need to worry about betraying him, was unheard of. He tried relaxing, but old habits and all of that.
The paladin made him most uneasy, and the question set him on edge for a moment. He hesitated in answering, but decided that he was going to need to eventually.

Shoving his hand into his pocket, he drew out an amulet depicting a six point snowflake. "Auril, the Ice Goddess. She answered my prayers, she got my service." He answers, shoving the amulet back into his pocket. He hoped the answer was enough to hold off anymore questions, still his next several strides angled him another foot away from the man.

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson walks on the left side of the cart. Her eyes continually scan the road ahead and then dart to her pack, which was stowed on the same side of the cart that she was walking on, to make sure no one was trying to take her things. Old habits die hard she thinks to herself, as she checks her pack yet again. She didn't really know her companions that well, but 10 gold was a lot of money for something as simple as escorting a caravan on a two day trip... and a good excuse to get out of the city after her last job... she is broken out of her contemplation as the paladin tries to start up a conversation.

She wasn't too sure about working with the paladin, Rolander. He had the air of nobility about him, his overall bearing, and now his open admission of serving Torm, perhaps the most lawful of the gods. She didn't necessarily like him, but he was the easiest of the four for her to figure out.

The high elf, Ariell was another she was unsure of. Her kind in general weren't fond of wood elves or half-elves, and Allyson's elven heritage came from her wood elf father. Also, the mage had an appetite. Seeing someone eat like that always made Allyson uncomfortable, as food was always scarce in her childhood days. To this day she still ate little and usually saved something for later, just in case. Her hand moved to her cloak pocket to check the biscuit that she had stashed there at breakfast was still there, it was.

She noted the cleric, Dacen's, short response to Rolander's question and quickly pulled up her hood to hide her shock at the mention of Auril, the ice goddess, despite that she couldn't help but feel a shiver run down her spine. She had never encountered an Aurilite before, but she had heard rumours aplenty.

The druid, Therdan, seemed more to her liking, with the except of his dogs. She wasn't a big fan of dogs, since she had to fight for food against them in the alleyways of her youth and more recently had to run and climb to escape them after liberating something from their owners. But that was before she had learned to feed a dog sedatives before her liberation attempts.

All in all this was about as motley of a group as she had ever seen, but at least the trip was almost over, and she'd be 10 gold richer...

[Princess]

The pudgy, blonde moon elf strolled along with light steps as she admired the scenery around them. She'd been quiet thus far in the trip, preferring to listen to sounds of nature and conversations of the other travelers. When a conversation starts up between the holy warrior and the reluctant priest, however, she decides to chime in.

"Religion falls a bit outside of the areas of my expertise. Why don't you tell me a bit about this Torm, Rolander?"

[Beam]

Rolander

"A-Auril, you say?" Rolander says, stammering a bit. "Well, that should keep us warm if we're ever stuck in a blizzard together. Thank you for sharing." The paladin is a bit taken aback, but attempts to mask it. A follower of one of the Gods of Fury. I must be judicious. I will judge him by his actions, but I will also be aware,he thinks.


"Oh gladly." He says to the wizard. "Torm is the God of righteousness. He is the greatest champion of what is good and true among all the gods. He is also the God of duty. He teaches that all who are able must strive to protect whoever is in need. That we must be prepared to give our very life, as he did, to any worthy cause."

[Princess]

Ariell continues to walk along, nodding as she listens to the Paladin speak. One of her eyebrows quirks upward at a particular phrase he uses, and she asks, "As he did... do you mean to say that your God has died before? That sounds rather odd, doesn't it?"

[Beam]

Rolander

"Odd? Yes, I suppose it is." Rolander says with amusement. "But it's true," He adds. "Over a century ago, before the Spellplague, there was a so called "Time of Troubles". The gods themselves walked the Realms, reduced in stature, but still powerful. In a city far to the east, the evil god Bane and Torm clashed. Though Bane outstripped him in power, Torm managed to destroy him by sacrificing himself and the willing sacrifice of many of his followers. That would have been the end, but a power beyond even the gods saw the sacrifice of the Torm and was moved to return him to life. Torm did not know he would be returned, but he did not hesitate to give his life. We should all be ready to die the same way in defense of a worthy cause."

[Larzzral]

"Kind of unfair if you think about it. A lot of gods die doing "good" for the world, yet only he gets to come back." Dacen injects, though he mentally kicks himself for not helping with his making friends by such a comment.

[Beam]

Rolander

Rolander looks thoughtful for a bit before answering Dacen. "It's true that much is unfair in life. Good may die and evil may prosper. I was born to privilege, others to hardship. I've sworn to repay my lucky birth with service. Fairness is something I seek to bring wherever I can. But mortals will always fall short of perfection." The paladin chuckles a bit and continues, "It seems gods have a hard time staying dead. Many have returned. Including that tyrant Bane."

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

"All this talk of gods..." Allyson pauses for a moment before continuing, "...gods are well and good, but they tend to have bigger things to worry about. The common person wants for full belly and shelter over their heads."

[Larzzral]

Dacen chuckles at Allyson's thoughts, nodding in agreement, "Half-full and pleasant enough weather would even suffice if shelter can't be provided."

[Gollem]

Therdan walked alongside his dogs, occasionally scratching their heads, just behind the ears (their favorite spot, so they said). He watched as Manannan sniffed the air for what he assumed to be a rabbit, or maybe a groundhog, if he could find such a creature all the way out here.

Therdan tended to the solitary life, but he needed the coin, and an excuse to come to a new city. He grew tired of staying in the same place for too long, so this was a good reason to relocate.
"I would have to agree with the young lass. Gods are well and good, but not all gods are interested in common folk. I do my best to honor any god who would look to preserve nature, but I do not align myself with any of them."

He kept walking, keeping an eye on his dogs, and an eye on the horses, just in case.
"Manannan,"
His ears perked up, showing that yes, he was listening.
"Stay here."
Manannan's ears drooped. He was very much looking forward to chasing that mysterious smell.

Therdan chuckled, and looked around to spot if anyone suspicious was close to them.

[bardanicer]

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.

[Gollem]

<OOC: sorry for so many posts and deletes, I'm trying to figure out the dice roller.>

Therdan stops, hefts his shield into his left hand, and takes a spear in his right, then looks around [roll0] and uses a spell to speak to his dogs, and see what they sense

Therdan uses Speak with Animals at lvl 1
-1 lvl 1 spell
1 lvl 1 spell left
2 cantrips left

Rolls for dogs to see what they sense
Manannan [roll1] (+5 for perception) 18
Mac Lir [roll2] (+5 for perception) 11

[Beam]

Rolander

Rolander unlimbers his shield and takes a javelin into his right hand. "Someone met with an ambush here and we may be next. Ware the woods" He takes stock of the area, scanning especially the slopes along the trail.

[roll0]

[Larzzral]

Dacen crouches low and scans the surroundings. As he does this, he quietly loads his light crossbow. Once that is done, he holds it in one hand, and takes the shield in the other. While small, the crossbow couldn't be shot with one hand, but he figured better dropping the shield before shooting, than being shot so he couldn't shoot.

Once finished, he looks back to the group, "I'm going to have a look." he says in hushed tones.

I'm not sure with having the Observant feat if roll ever is really needed. 15 + mod + proficiency will be hard to beat, but here goes.
Investigation [roll0] (Passive = 17)
Perception [roll1] (Passive = 20)

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

"Let's see if we can get the drop on them...shall we?" Allyson says, as she runs off into the woods and quickly disappears into the foliage there.


Allyson will move to into the woods and attempt to hide.
Active Stealth:[roll0]
She will take her bow off her back and knock an arrow, as she moves forward at half speed, looking for trouble.
Active Perception:[roll1] Passive:16

[Princess]

Ariell stays behind the others, eyes and ears alert to potential danger.

[roll0]

[bardanicer]

Most of you identify the horses as belonging to Gundren Rockseeker and Sildar Hallwinter. The saddlebags have been looted. Nearby lies an empty leather map case.

As soon as you approach and start scanning the area, four goblins jump out of a nearby bush.

Roll for initiative. Allyson is hidden.

[Princess]

Upon seeing the goblins, Ariell prepares to fight!

[roll0]

[Larzzral]

Noticing the goblins burst forward, Dacen drops his crossbow, draws his sword and readies himself.

[roll0]

[Beam]

Rolander

Initiative: [roll0]

Seeing the goblins come out, Rolander prepares to hurl his javelin at the biggest, or just the closest if they're indistinguishable.

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Initiative: [roll0]

[Gollem]

Initiative: [roll0]

Therdan moves between the goblins and his dogs, but is ready to order them to attack if things start to look sour. He readies his spear and raises his shield, letting the goblins come to him

[bardanicer]

Goblin 2 shoots an arrow at Dacen
[roll0]
[roll1]

Initiative Stack

1 - Goblin 2
2 - Dacen
3 - Goblins 1, 3 and 4
4 - Everyone else. Allyson on Stealth mode.

[Larzzral]

Dacen rushes into the middle of the goblin mass. Rather than swinging, he is casting a spell. When in as much of the center as he possibly can he lets the spell free, a giant booming sound can be heard for 300' and a blast of freezing cold spreads out from him in 15' in all direction.

[roll0] + pushed 10' away.
DC= 13 Constitution, successful halves the damage and prevents being pushed away.
Any unsecured objects in the area are also pushed away 10'

[bardanicer]

Goblins 1 and 2, who were wielding shortbows get blown away and black out. They wont be a problem anymore.
Goblins 3 and 4 also get damaged by the blow as well and drop their scimitars, but seem to be conscious. They pick up their weapons and try to put themselves together.

Initiative Stack

1 - Goblin 2 - dead
2 - Dacen
3 - Goblins 3 and 4
4 - Everyone else. Allyson on Stealth mode.

[Beam]

Rolander

Rolander hurls his javelin at one of the goblins, hoping to catch it before it can recover. He then draws his sword and closes in.

Attacking Goblin 3: [roll0]
Javelin Damage: [roll1]

[bardanicer]

Goblin 3 gets stabbed in the heart, shrieks for a moment and drops dead. The last goblin suddenly changes his attitude completely. Every one of you is sure he will try to run away.

[Gollem]

Therdan casts Charm Person at the fleeing goblin.
Charm Person at lvl 1
no lvl 1 spells left
2 cantrips left

Goblin 4 must make a Wisdom check with advantage at DC 14 or regard Therdan and his allies as friendly for 1 hour, or until someone hits it

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson draws the bow string with knocked arrow back to her chin, aiming at the last goblin. She is standing perfectly still, exhaling her breath slowly, preparing for her shot. If the goblin tries to run away she will make sure it doesn't get far.


Basically I'm readying my action vs fleeing.
Attack the last goblin (w/advantage)
[roll0]
[roll1]

for [roll2] damage, plus [roll3] sneak attack damage.

[bardanicer]

The goblin suddenly stops, turns to face you and smiles, "Friends?"

Each of you gets 40xp for defeating the goblins.

[Gollem]

Therdan smiles back
"Yes, friends. Your other goblin buddies must have run off.
Can you tell me where the two people who were on those horses ran off to? They are also friends of ours, and it would be greatly appreciated." (Therdan holds up a gold piece -obviously a bribe- hoping to entice the goblin with the shiny stuff they all like)

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson slowly releases the tension from her bow, and places the arrow back in her quiver. She then walks out of the overgrowth and rejoins the group.

[bardanicer]

"Yes, friend. Dwarf and him map was brought to King Grol!! Other human there too, in eating cave."

[Beam]

Rolander

"That was quick and efficient." Rolander observes. "I'm pleased to be with such a skilled group of companions." He smiles and waves at the goblin. "Always good to make a new friend."

Although sure they're empty, Rolander checks the saddlebags and mapcase. "Can he take us to this King Groll?"

[Gollem]

Therdan nods, then kneels down to the goblin's height.

Friend goblin, can you take us to where our other friends are? It is very important to us that they remain alive.

[Larzzral]

Dacen walks to his crossbow and checks it over to make sure it wasn't damaged. He then walked over to the goblins that had fallen to his spell and drew a * on each with blue chalk. He looked around, self-conscious as he did, before returning to the wagon to check to make sure nothing had come loose. He looked uncomfortably at the living goblin.

[Beam]

Rolander

What is he doing with that chalk? Rolander wonders within at Dacen's actions. An offering to Auril? The thought made the paladin uncomfortable, but he held his peace and listened to the goblin's answers instead. He also takes a moment to retrieve his javelin from the other goblin's heart.

[Princess]

With the fight over before it started, Ariell relaxes, letting go of the incantation she was about to unleash on the goblins, and admiring the surprising use of a charm by a non-Enchanter.

Listening in on the conversation in progress, she suggests, "Perhaps you should ask your new friend how many others there are, and if there is anyone besides our companions and a few goblins present."

[Gollem]

Therdan whispers into Ariell's ear, to make sure his new "friend" could not hear.

"I only have him for an hour, we must make the most of it. If he is willing to lead us, I will ask on the way."

[bardanicer]

"Yes, I take you. Come, come. " The goblin motions you to follow him.

Please describe what you re doing with the wagon and if you choose to follow the goblin, describe your marching order and special precautions.

[Gollem]

"I can tie up the horses, we may want to leave the cart somewhere safe for now.

Goblin, how many more of you are in these woods?"

Therdan would prefer to be in the second row, behind someone rather beefy, ready to back them up if needed.

<OOC: once I get to higher levels, I can be beefier through the moon druid stuff, but for now I'm stuck being squishy .-.>

[Beam]

Rolander

"Normally I would be loathe to leave the goods here undefended, but as their owner is currently in need of rescue, I'm sure he'll understand. Let's just move the cart out of the middle of the trail." Rolander seemed energized and happy. Rescuing people from goblins felt like exactly the sort of thing he should be doing.

"I can take the lead. Behind our excellent new friend here. I'll even take his sword and bow so he can concentrate on showing us the right path"

[Larzzral]

Dacen allows those following the goblin to go before him. Taking up the rear.

[Princess]

Ariell follows along, making her way to the middle of the group as they follow the goblin in search of the missing Caravaneer.

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson will walk stealthily through the woods off to the side of the party.


[roll0]

[bardanicer]

As the goblin leads you through a hidden trail behind thickets on the north side of the road, he tells you there should be about 20 goblins in his lair.

About 10 minutes after heading down the trail, the goblin warns you to avoid a hidden snare trap.

Another 10 minutes and he motions you to stop as he unveils a camouflaged pit trap.

Eventually, you come across a large cave in a 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.

"We almost here now. Me friends must be close."

[Gollem]

Therdan moves up next to Rolander

"Goblin, I have several questions that I need you to answer, then you may be on your way. You said that there are about 20 of your friends in there. Are there perhaps any guards? Also I must know the location of our friends, as well as your king."
He hands the goblin a coin for his troubles
"After that, you may want to clear out of here, maybe run to the foothills. I have a feeling that there will be some warring among this clan."

Therdan then turns his attention to the cave. Smiling, he puts his spear on his back, and casts a flame in his right hand.
"If anyone has a torch, I can light it. Otherwise, this will provide ample light for us.

Dogs, stay, hide.

Manannan and Mac Lir know what to do. On command, they move to the edge of the forest, in the low light, and hide, laying down behind the bushes.

Therdan casts Produce Flame. The flame is conjured into his right hand, and will provide bright light for 10ft, and dim light for an additional 10ft. He can also throw it for 1d8dmg if it hits.

[bardanicer]

"Yes. Ribo and Moti maybe outside guarding. Dwarf and him map are with King Grol. Human companion is in eating cave, inside...You say I go away? Where we was? Near dead horses?"

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Well if there are some 'friends' here, let me see if I can find them... Allyson moves off into the foliage and disappears, looking for any more goblins that might be in the area.



[roll0]

[bardanicer]

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 blind. Wooden planks flatten out the briars and provide room for guards to lie hidden and watch the area-including a pair of goblins lurking there right now!

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson returns to the group and alerts them to the presence of the two goblins in a hushed voice.

"There are two goblins on the east side, guarding the entrance. They don't seem to have noticed us yet. How would you like to proceed?

[Gollem]

"No, no, not towards the path. get as far away from the path and this cave as you can. You'll only be safe there.

"I would vote that we give them a little surprise. I can throw a spear or two if you can hit them at their backs. Dacen, what spells have you prepared? I wish not to damage the forest with fire."

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

The paladin takes up one of his javelins and speaks up,"Hitting them with a sudden volley may be all we need. If there are only two, we may get lucky and silence both before they can alert any within. Spells may need to be saved for trouble later on."

[Gollem]

"This is true. I have my cantrips prepared, but I have no spells left. I do, however, have several other spears with my dogs. Should you throw one, mine will follow."

[Larzzral]

I have another coldstrike (thunderwave) or I can create a dense fog cloud. Perhaps I can sneak close and you guys draw them out, get a bunch in one blast. Otherwise just some healing and stuff. A big bolt, but would only hit one guy. Probably not worth it against a group.

[Gollem]

Therdan calls his dogs back over with a quiet whistle, and takes another spear from Manannan's back.

"I shall throw mine behind yours."

[bardanicer]

When you are ready, You all get a surprise round against the two goblins.

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

After a quick nod at his companions, Rolander steps up to the edge of the stream and hurls a javelin at the inattentive goblin lookouts.


Initiative: [roll0]
Ranged Att: [roll1]
Javelin Dmg: [roll2]

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson sneaks back into the overgrowth and following the paladin's lead fires her shortbow at the nearest goblin.


Stealth: [roll0]
Initiative: [roll1]

Attack:[roll2] for [roll3] plus [roll4]
If advantage from stealth:
[roll5] for [roll6] plus [roll7]
If I crit: add [roll8] to the attack.

[Larzzral]

Dacen begins sneaking towards the cave, in case they wanted him to ambush. Seeing his party engage, he decides two goblins don't really need him to intervene and awaits near the entrance in case an alarm is raised.

Stealth [roll0]
Initiative [roll1]

Readied action- rapier attack if goblin closes within 5' of him
Attack [roll2] if advantage [roll3]
Damage [roll4] if critical [roll5]

[Princess]

Ariell coordinates her attack, firing a bolt of flame at the nearer goblin in synchronicity with her allies.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Gollem]

Therdan throws his spear at the goblins as well, aiming for one of them. He then readies another, as well as his shield, in case the goblins are still alive
to hit [roll0]
damage if hit [roll1]

[Gollem]

Also initiative roll [roll0]

[bardanicer]

You quietly and quickly take out the two goblin guards. Each of you gains 10xp.

The entrance to the cave is clear, deducing from what you can see,hear.

[Beam]

Rolander Rightshield (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"Hmm, so far, so good." The paladin says. He splashes across the stream and checks the bodies for anything of importance and retrieves his javelin. He draws his sword and looks at the entrance. "How do you think we should proceed? I can walk in first. Dacen you seem to be quite perceptive, maybe you could walk in front alongside me in case of goblin traps. And I have torches if Therdan's flame doesn't provide enough light for us."

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson looks at Rolander as he speaks and shakes her head. "I'll go first, between a light source and some of you clanking around in your armor, anything inside probably already knows we are here..."


Stealth:
Perception: [roll]1d20+ 6 Passive Perception = 16

[Gollem]

"Could you grab my spear as well, Rolander? I shall walk behind you, with my fire. I can see past the edge of my flame, so I will warn you should anyone be waiting."
Therdan puts his shield back, and straps his spears onto his dogs again. He then sends them back to the edge of the forest. They trot back to where they were, and lay down in the light brush. Their ears perked up and alert.
"They will come running to me, should they sense danger."
He casts produce flame again, his hands flickering to life.

"Ready when you are."

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"I yield to your expertise, Allyson. I am not suited to sneak." Rolander replied. "Here friend" He says to Therdan as he passes his spear to him. He prepares to walk into the cave ten or twenty feet behind the Elven rogue, holding his shield and sword at the ready.

[Princess]

"I suggest I stand somewhere in the middle of our group. Let's proceed," Ariell remarks, and stands ready to go into the cave. She keeps her eyes and ears ready for signs of trouble, keen Elven senses at the ready.

[roll0]

[Larzzral]

"I'll help with scouting as well. If we get jumped my spell will give us some time to organize." Dacen says, joining Allyson

[roll0] (Passive 20)
[roll1]

[bardanicer]

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 chainedup just inside the opening. Each wolf's chain leads to an iron rod driven into the base of a stalagmite.

http://i.imgur.com/D5HWWm8.png

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson looks to Dacen and quietly says, "There is no reason to hurt these animals, but I believe Therdan would be best suited to dealing with these..."

[Gollem]

"Yes, I believe I can handle them."
Therdan leaves his shield and spear on the ground, and approaches the wolves slowly, with one hand outstretched, a clear gesture of friendship to them.
"Poor beasts, we are not your enemies. We can help you."
<roll for animal handling [roll0]>

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"Guard dogs. Wolves I mean. Poor devils. The goblins probably keep them half starved and vicious." Despite his sympathy, Rolander keeps his sword and shield at the ready, standing a discreet distance behind Therdan in case the druid's efforts fail.

[Larzzral]

Dacen simply nods, and walks past, allowing the ranger to do his work. He keeps any eye further down the tunnels, to make sure the remaining goblins don't hear and attack the party

[bardanicer]

@ Therdan

Your calming words don't seem to have had much effect on them. The wolves keep barking and drooling, forcing the chains that bind them.

[Larzzral]

"Maybe we should put them down anyways. Might be for their own good?"

[Gollem]

"Sadly, I'm afraid you are right. They are too far gone for all but the most experienced to save."
Therdan slowly walks away, picking up his shield and spear, and nodding to Rolander as he goes by.
"Do it."

[Princess]

Ariell looks over at the wolves, sniffs the air, and raises up a single hand to signal her allies to wait.

"The wolves are simply starving and angry. Does anyone have something to feed them with?"

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson removes her backpack from her shoulders and digs outs two of her trail rations, tossing one towards each wolf, "I know what it means to be hungry..."

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

The paladin takes two rations out for the wolves as well. "If we could calm them down, perhaps we could release them and lure them outside with food. A better solution than death." He walks forward and holds out his rations, trying to present a comforting aspect. "Calm my friends. Eat your fill."

Animal Handling: [roll0]

EDIT: Well that was a big, fat failure. At least they get a last meal.

[Gollem]

"I do not believe that these creatures would enjoy my food. Brilliant thinking, though."

Therdan tries once more to calm the wolves, with the rations to aid him.
<animal handling [roll0]>

[Larzzral]

"If they don't like the rations, maybe they'd eat the dead goblins from outside?" His tone is completely inquisitive, with no malicious intent.

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"A bit ghoulish, but not a bad idea" The paladin says

[bardanicer]

Feeding the wolves and calming them really works! They stop barking and do not show any aggressiveness towards any of you.

You notice an narrow opening in the east wall leads to a natural chimney. At the base of the fissure is rubbish that's been discarded through the opening above.

http://i.imgur.com/D5HWWm8.png

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson will study the chimney.


perception if neded:[roll0]
*Allyson has darkvision, and has no need of light to see in the caves*
Looking up through the chimney, can she tell how high it might go?
Would she fit if she tried to climb it?
If climbable, how difficult would it appear to be to her?

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"Let's see if we can't unchain these beasts." Rolander says. He looks (cautiously) to see if there are locks requiring a key around their necks or simple latches.

He looks to the rubbish pile and chimney Allyson is examining and says,"Perhaps that's the 'eating cave' our goblin friend mentioned our employer was kept in?"

[bardanicer]

Examining the chimney, Allyson manages to determine that it must go up about approximately 30ft. Attempting to ascend or descend the chimney doesn't seem too hard, but it may still be dangerous.

The wolves are chained to the wall. It is possible to release them with little effort.

[Gollem]

Therdan moves to the rubbish pile and examines the contents, checking for food scraps, or bones (animal or otherwise)

[roll0]

<ewh. On the bright side, examining for bones shouldn't be too hard, right? ;D>

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

"I'm going to go up and have a look at what is above." she says, as she places her bag on the ground and begins to climb the chimney.


Climbing:[roll0]

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

Rolander unchains the two wolves."Go my friends. Return to your rightful place in the wild." He then walks over to the chimney and watches as Allyson attempts to scale up the chimney. "I have a rope to secure up above if you need one" He says

[bardanicer]

Allyson slips and falls prone, not managing to climb through the chimney.

The wolves take what's left of the food and run outside. Each of you gains 30xp.

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson mutters a curse as she picks herself off the ground, amidst the rubble, and starts to dust herself off. "That was harder than it looked..." she says quietly to no one in particular. "Shall we move on then?"

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"Good effort, but let me try once before we move on." The paladin says. He stretches a bit and then takes ahold of the wall and tries to pull himself up.


Athletics to Climb Chimney: [roll0]

[bardanicer]

Rolander seems to get a grip of it and climbs up the chimey. At the top, a light comes from the division above, where the fissure leads to. You hear snoring.

How would you like to proceed?

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

Rolander knows he is not the stealthiest soul, but he is determined to tie off his rope for the others and surprise those sleeping beyond. He comes up as quietly as he can and takes a look around, not leaving the top of the chimney. Unless something stops him, he sets his rope and sends the other end down.

Stealth with Disadvantage: 1st roll:[roll0] 2nd Roll:[roll1]

Perception: [roll2]

[Princess]

Ariell looks up at the athletic Paladin, whispering to him, "Do you expect all of us to climb up there?"

[Larzzral]

Dacen shakes his head, agreeing with Ariell's sentiment, "shoulda brought some climbing gear I suppose"

[bardanicer]

Just to be clear, you don't *need* to climb up the chimney to proceed. There's another way you left unexplored.
Also, let's try to play this on googledocs. HERE (https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1oCRfgjBrN2YmGgFhZzWCJlmkWEwVpUEdt4yWnasrBFI/edit)'s the link. Please try it. I also need images from 2 of you to make the tokens.

Loudly climbing the chimeny, Rolander sticks his head out and sees sacks and crates of looted provisions are piled up in the south end of this large cave. To the west, the floor slopes toward a narrow opening that descends into darkness.
A larger opening leads north down a set of natural stone steps, the roar of falling water echoing from beyond. In the middle of the cavern, the coals of a large fire smolder.

"Me, Klarg is mighty warchief! We have many riches!", you see a Bugbear accompanied by a wolf, browsing through the crates to the south.

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

Is he taking to me? Rolander wonders with some alarm, ducking down a bit. No, I guess he's talking to himself. Or to the wolf.

The paladin is unsure of what his next move should be. He seems to have gotten the drop on a warchief, yet how long could he go unnoticed? Could the others get up here in time? Part of him(the foolish part) wants to announce himself and join battle. But he might be dead before aid could arrive. He looks about for a place to secure the rope and signal the others to come up as quietly as possible. If lucky, everyone might arrive before he was noticed.

[Larzzral]

"Wasn't there another path in the cave? I mean, I'm sure they don't just climb up there every time they need to get up there. Even if they are great climbers, sometimes you're just too tired to put that effort in."

[Princess]

Ariell nods to Dacen's remark, and gestures to their left. "That appears to be a path that may lead around to where they are. Who'd like to go first?"

[bardanicer]

How would you like to proceed?

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

"You would leave, before hearing anything back from Rolander? Leave him alone, without even telling him we've gone another way?" she says quietly to he group. She looks back up into the chimney. "Go ahead, I'll get him." she says, looking over her shoulder as she begins to climb the chimney again.


[roll0]

[bardanicer]

You climb high enough to feel Rolander's boots, as he peeks into the room above you, where the chimney leads to.

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

Allyson reaches up an shakes Rolander's foot, whispering quietly."The others will not climb, but there is another way. Come down." After alerting Rolander, she climbs back down the chimney.

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

Annoyed, Rolander climbs back down and makes a case for climbing up the chimney. "There's a bugbear and a wolf up there. He was speaking to himself, self-identified as Klarg the war chief. I don't know if he's the one in charge here, but it would be better to face him now, while he's alone, than after we've faced other dangers here. There are likely much more difficult and dangerous things we will face than climbing up a rope." Rolander tries to keep the annoyance out of his voice, as he prizes harmony and dislikes conflict.

[Larzzral]

Dacen looks to Ariell and shrugs, "We aren't sure there's anything on the path? I mean, popping out of a hole seems like a good way to have our heads hacked off one by one, so I think we should risk it"

((Edited: As I confused myself with what Dacen meant))

[Gollem]

"As tempting as going straight up there might be, I do not believe all of us would make it up there before being noticed, and I do not wish to put you all in danger such as that. The chief will be much harder to slay than any normal goblin, and he may have guards stationed nearby, if he is smart enough. One or two of us would not be enough to take him on."

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"If I'm in the minority, then let's take the main path. We'll face danger either way. I think we're passing up a true opportunity to strike at the leader when he's unwarned."

[Princess]

Ariell quickly suggests, "Perhaps one of us could climb up there with a bow or the like and be ready to fire at the brute while the rest of us take the main path?"

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

"Setting up a sniper wouldn't be bad strategy, but we'd be assuming that the main path led directly to the bugbear's cave with no other obstacles along the way. We have no reason to assume that. In fact, it seems very unlikely. We know there are other goblins in the caves."

[Fighting_Ferret]

Allyson (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=268558)

"Well let’s get moving...standing here isn't helping us much." Allyson exits the area and begins moving northwards, moving quietly and keep her eyes open.


Perception: Passive 16 / Active [roll0]
Stealth: [roll1]

[Gollem]

Therdan moves along as well, fire spell up and ready

[Princess]

Ariell follows the others, keeping to the middle of the group.

[Beam]

Rolander (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=247075)

Somewhat reluctantly, Rolander takes his position ten feet behind Allyson. He keeps one of his javelins in his right hand.