Lost Mine of Phandelver 5E

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Lost Mine of Phandelver

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.

1-2 people need to be driving the wagon. For the others, where are you positioned relative to the wagon?

OOC thread (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?639216-Lost-Mine-of-Phandelver-5E-OOC&p=25278799#post25278799)

[Aleister VII]

The journey has been uneventful so far, Theo can't complain about his companions, they seems pretty reliable.

At the moment Theo is walking at the right side of the wagon, due to the latent danger of bandits or similar has lead the young Fighter go around with his armor on and weapon at hand, from time to time he feels the compulsion of asking Austine one question or another regarding magical theories and Spells formulas but that would be rather awkward, at least awkward to him who isn't too used to make small talk for no reason.

[herastor]

Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), Wizard


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When Austine was a child their stable master personally prepared the carriage for a day's ride into town. Her youthful tongue could never get his name right. Dodders she called him, sometimes Deodors, in the casually cruel way that children can be. That was beside the point. What mattered was how effortlessly the old man could guide their horses during the journey.

Years later and here she was, straps held too tight, back aching from the road, and patience worn trying to keep the wagon on the road instead of in the brush. What names would Dodders, gods rest his soul, have for her in this moment? Nothing kind, she was certain. She was mulling that over when she caught Theo glance her way again.



There was something he wanted to say, clearly, but he wouldn't get on with it. As said, her patience was already thin and the fighter's failed attempts at conversation wasn't improving its condition. So, when he looked her way again she was staring right back, silver eyes boring straight into his.

"Yes Theo? Can I help you?"

Austine is at the reigns and, for the love of the gods, someone give her a break.

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Kiv would'v easily volunteered as a scout if it weren't for the dreadful burning sun outside. Even on overcast days he complained about it a lot. But usually the little kobold kept quiet, trying to pull as little attention onto his person as possible. Dwarves did not outright hate kobolds, but Kiv felt like Gundar or Gundren was not a fan. Kiv would have offered to take less gold than the others, used to a life in the gutters, scavenging and surviving on his own, he was just happy to call a "clan" his own. But the group chimed in, demanding Gundren offered the full pay for Kiv too. Possibly to rob poor Kiv at the end?

Ever since he was kicked out of the Goldsnout clan, the beige-yellow canine reptile was a nervous wreck. Not trying to hide from, but keeping out of Gundren's sight, he usually rode on the one place one would check last, the roof of the cabin. There, the miserable creature had the least physical comfort, but his soul could rest easily as he could see further, not only somewhat balancing out his light blindness, but also helping him notice trouble earlier. He knew his place in this new clan was the same as his old. He was a look-out, a scout and a trapper.

He glances forward, to yip down towards Austine: [Draconic] I do not do horses but I could learn. But I think my place up here is better for all of us. Anxious he would leave anyone out of the conversation, he turns from his well-spoken Draconic into broken common. Austine improved his grammar a lot, but it was still, well, a kobold. Austine want break, but Kiv need to look-out. We swap now, okies? he says, unsure if Gundren allowed it.

I assume switching should be smart enough (i dont do land vehicles, but I think this is a dex check going forth, as well as a wisdom one for animal handling if someone spooks the animals. I was going to scout, but light sensitivity somewhat ruins that for me.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield)
Conditions: None


With Theo on the right side of the side of the wagon, Oskmey takes up a position on the other side. Occasionally checking the straps holding the shield to her left arm to be sure it is not getting loose while walking.

Even though she does not have high hopes of finding anything exceptional along an established trail Oskmey still keeps an eye out for any interesting plants.

Survival: [roll0]

[Aleister VII]

"Oh..! forgive me lady Austine, it's nothing just an errant thought that crossed my mind, you know... Master Nezus left more questions than answers inside my little head, I mean... I can take care of the horses for a while is you want, I think I've already do enough exercise today."

While he walks along the road protecting the wagon and his friends he makes sure to check their surroundings, he isn't looking for foes or problems of any sort but rather anything interesting or that stands out, he is a little too curious for his own good.
[roll0]
Not sure about the horse, I'm neither too good at animal handling but I think we should be fine as long as nothing scares the horses.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric walked beside the much taller Oskmey, intrigued by, both, the firbolg's nature, and her faith. The lithe young man was of average height, standing perhaps a hand under six foot tall, narrow shoulders and willowy limbs, he could not weigh more than 150 pounds, if that. However, he moved with a confidence and vigor that belied his youth and nature. Wearing the sombre tones of a Kelemvite, dark, rough spun cotton, a high, starched neck, clasped with the scales of the Lord of the Dead. A rich, brocade coat, that hung passed his waist, belted with a broad leather belt, pouches slung from it containing incense, vials, and other religious adornments. On his right hip, was a text, hung from the belt with silver chain, along it's cover an embossed skull, silver filagree scales balancing atop the crown of it's head. He carried a staff, leaned on it as he walked, black wood, sturdy, a knot carved to resemble a skull atop it, and across his narrow chest a brace of steel throwing darts, each engraved with a skull and scales.

Looking up at the broad shouldered woman, his hood pulled up to shield his eyes from the sun's bright light, "Oskmey, we have travelled some days together, and I have witnessed your perform miracles of divine faith, a vessel able to channel the strength of a higher power through your actions and deeds." He paused, considering how to proceed without offending the mysterious woman, "With no wish to offend, I do find myself curious about the tenets of your faith, for it is ... unknown to me, and I have spent considerable time in my own studies which included cursory knowledge of Faerun's major faiths and religions."

[herastor]

Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), Wizard


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[Draconic]"Kiv, you're a jewel."

She pulled back on the reigns and brought the wagon to a stop. She stood and stretched while he clambered down noting, much to her chagrin, that her legs had started to go numb. She passed the horses to him as Theo hit the vocal equivalent of a stone on the road. Despite the pins and needles she carefully made her way down to ground level, tossing her staff to a conjured hand to keep her own free.

"Theo, we've been over this. I don't get to use that title anymore and you don't get to act like there's nothing rattling around in your head. Now, are you a beggar tugging on the coattails of the Weave or are you a wizard who commands it? Because I would love to discuss concerns before they become problems with another wizard."

Austine casts mage hand. (https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Mage%20Hand#content)

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As the group moves down the road they pause momentarily to give Austine a reprieve from the drivers seat. Kiv and Theo climb up to fill the 2 seats on the wagon.

During the stop Oskmey notices some Arrox root growing along side the road. His own knowledge of plants indicates that it can be used as an effective healing salve for someone that has the tools to process it.

As the wagons and conversations continue Theo spots something on the road in the distance blocking the party. It looks like 2 large animals lying on the road.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield)
Conditions: None


The towering firbolg is clad in chainmaille that jingles softly as she walks. Her Gyðja vestments are packed away so they will not get soiled while on the road.

"One should never have to apologize for wanting to seek knowledge. It is a noble endeavor. When the sky is clear and the sun is high we shall honor the great Phenix and ask that it’s light brings understanding of things unknown."

She spends a few moments contemplating where to start.

"While some deities might provide a strict code of conduct, the great spirits are usually mysterious and elusive. When they do have a message for us it is never given in words, visions and omens are common though the elders tell of times when the spirits were more active."

She pauses to harvest the Arrox root and gives thanks to Arasdoronen for the bounty of the forest.

"It is said that the Kraken once pulled an island into the sea when the inhabitants declared themselves to be mightier than the great spirits and challenged them to a fight."

Upon spotting the obstruction on the road ahead Oskmey looks around for a decent sized stone or stick to throw near the animals to see if they react.

[Estralita]

Gloria

Off to the side, a Goblin woman named Gloria walks alongside the caravan, dressed in drab but clearly well made and tailored traveling clothes. On a normal day, Gloria would have been eagerly chatting with her fellow travelers, but today her head was down, and she was clearly fiddling with some sort of metal gadget. Every so often, she'd utter a mild swear as sparks flew from the device. It was only thanks to dumb luck she hadn't accidentally started any fires and had only stumbled due to not watching where she was going a few times.

This time her luck ran out, she walked head first into the slowing wagon and dropped the thing she was working on. It promptly fell into a puddle.

"What-What the-" She sputtered. "What's going on up there?"

[clash]

Now only about 50 ft from the beasts you can clearly make out 2 dead horses with black feathered arrows littered across their bodies. The woods press close to the path here with a steep embankment and dense thickets on either side.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric nodded as the larger woman spoke of spirits, and dogma, he slowly considered her words. "It is true, having been raised within a monastery devoted to the Lord of the Dead, my view may be more narrow, than I," he paused. "Or even He, would prefer. If I am to guide other's to their just ends, then, I too, must come to respect their beliefs. Even if those beliefs contradict my own." As he began to remunerate on the nature of life, and it's inevitable end, Oskmey's actions drew his attention to the wreckage that blocked their path.

Quickly noting the cause of death, he determined the direction from which the archer would likely have been concealed. He whipped up his frock, tucking it into his belt, as he moved lithely forwards, up the incline of the hill towards the spot he assumed the archers were hidden, or had been hidden.

OOC: Alaric will double move, 70 feet directly towards the copse of woods he assumes would have concealed those who shot the wagon horses. I do have a Climb Speed so the incline may not matter that much, but that remains to be seen. Passive perception of 14 if the shooters are still nearby.

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Alaric, do you move first to the bodies then to find the source or move directly towards where you determine the arrows came from? I'm either event roll an investigation check to attempt to determine it.

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[roll0] stealth check. Anyone who has a passive perception lower than the result is surprised.

As Alaric moves up the incline, some of you hear the tell tale signs of movement through the trees. An ambush? Those who hear use the precious seconds left to ready themselves while their companions are caught unaware as 4 goblins burst into sight with 2 on either side of the road.

Everyone roll initiative

[Aleister VII]

"Indeed... You're quite knowledgeable Lady Oskmey and I'm sorry if I offended you Lady Austine let me assure you that the respect that I feel towards you comes from the knowledge and abilities that I've been witness... And I gotta say that manners and etiquette are one of the virtues that my late teacher bestowed upon me."

Suddenly the Realization of imminent danger hits Theo, his mindset quickly changed from an inquisitive and curious one to a rather tactical and martial oriented.
[roll0]

His reflexes however weren't as fast as his mind...

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Austine's compliment flustered Kiv deeply. His scales unable to blush, instead his tiny tail twitched nervously. [Draconic] You earned the rest. My eyes are worthless in the daytime anyhow. he says, quickly settling into the slog of guiding a slow carriage. The horses were not tired, the road was great, so there was little to pay attention to. He tried to listen in on Alaric's discussion with Gloria, but quickly abandoned the idea for lack of knowledge of any surface deities. He barely knew Kurtulmak, the thief of draconic magic, and only basic rites of Gaknulak, the Trapmaster. His world was in the here and now.

Noting a very bad horrible ambush ahead, Kiv tries to stop the cart, but struggles to get the horses to calm down a bit. Eventually the horses stop, as he drops the reins. Picking up his bow and arrow as the small kobold looks around in panic trying to hide. Eventually he realizes his fault, as not even an ambush would help his bad aim in sunlight. He needed to stay in the shadows, so he tries to drop under the carriage, and looks for the shadow himself.

[roll0] Perception from the shadow of under the carriage into the shadows. [roll1] Disadv. for everything else.

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardWhile Theo climbed back up in her stead, Austine took her staff back and let the hand dissipate into the nothingness from whence it came.

"We really do need to amend that Kiv. Perhaps Gloria..." She looked back to see their resident problem solver deep in contemplation of another device, "Well, perhaps later"
As they continued Austine busied herself by staring off into the distance of the road. The dead animals in the road barely registered to her bored mind until they were practically on top of them. Odd, but Alaric seemed to have a handle on the situation. She would've investigated as well, but Theo was ready to talk and it would've been rude to wander off.

"It doesn't offend Theo, it's more that I'm uncomfortable with my former title being used. I'll take the compliment however. ... Why are you standing? What do you see?"

Goblins.

"Ah..."

Austine will spend a 1st level spell slot to cast sleep (https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Sleep#content) on the right side pair provided they're close enough and in range. If not she'll instead use fire bolt (https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Fire%20Bolt?fromList=Fire%20Bolt&Name=#content) to try and pick off the one that's the furthest away. In either case she'll move back to a more defensible position.
Sleep HP 5d8
Fire Bolt Attack 1d20+5
Fire damage [roll]1d10

[clash]

The goblins are about 60ft from the party (ahead 50 ft and to either side). As Austine ends her incantation the 2 goblins on the right fall asleep.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield), Initiative: 16,
Conditions: None


By the time Oskmey notices that the horses on the road ahead are indeed dead it is too late, the goblins are attacking.

Abandoning the search for a rock to throw she takes a few steps forward to put herself between the goblins on the left and horses that are pulling the cart and tells the horses "Please stay calm, we will protect you."

Calling upon the power of the Phenix spirit she brings sacred flames down upon the closest goblin on the left side of the path.

Speech of Beast and Leaf: You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts and plants. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them.

Persuasion? [roll0] Advantage [roll1]

Sacred Flame: 60 feet, DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take [roll2] radiant damage. The target gains no benefit from cover.

Edit: She will not attack a sleeping target.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric sprinted forward with preternatural speed and grace, moving low to the ground, his staff, adorned with the skulls and scales held low to the ground, as he approached the first ambusher, he hefted the staff in two pale hands, and sprung upwards, leaping into the air, the staff aiming for the goblins chin to knock him clear of the brush. However, before he landed, his right leg lashed out, a rear thrust towards the closest assailant a dazzling display of acrobatics and martial prowess.

OOC: Alaric will close on the Goblins closest to him with 35 ft of movement, I will then make a standard attack with a Quarterstaff at the 1st goblin, [roll0] vs AC, for [roll1] blunt damage, I will then uise my bonus action to Martial Arts and fire an Unarmed strike at Left Goblin 1, if still conscious, OR, Left Goblin 2, if 1 is unconscious, and 2 is adjacent. [roll2], vs AC, for [roll3], blunt, non lethal damage.

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Alaric lands a solid hit with his quarter staff on goblin 1 Knocking it unconscious with a single blow. The kick against goblin 2 doesn't hit quite as hard but still enough to make the goblin hiss in pain.

I'm response goblin 2 draws his scrimitar and in the same motion makes a slashing attack towards Alaric's mid section.

[roll0] to hit for [roll1] damage

[Estralita]

Gloria

Peeking around the wagon, Gloria yelped in surprise. They were under attack! Actually under attack! Just like the bards would sing about!

But this wasn't a song, and people were in dander. To her shame, Gloria found herself frozen in shock and fear as the attack started. But seeing Alaric taking a hit thawed her out.

Gloria reached into her pouch and grasped a metal cylinder.

No freezing. Time for fire.

Firebolt against the goblin attacking Alaric

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Kiv positions himself to aim at a goblin, one covered in the darker parts of the road, or engaged with a friend.

I kinda need a map or positions of some sort, please. I try to attack the target that is engaged in melee combat, and in darkness.

[roll0] longbow, second roll to be used for advantage or disadvantage [roll1]
[roll2] plus sneak attack [roll3]

[Aleister VII]

As soon as it was possible the fighter jumped towards the remaining goblin and with a single fast motion draw his battle axe and slashes at the poor creature, it was simple but deadly even if utterly mundane.


Actions: Move towards the Goblin and Attack it.

[Roll=Damage (If Hit)]1d8+3
Edit: try again 1d8+3

[clash]

The remaining standing goblin becomes enshrouded in flame Oskmey's attack.

[roll0] dexterity save

[clash]

The goblin rolls forward nimbly extinguishing the flames before they can harm him then he's met with another burst of fire as Gloria's firebolt hits him square in the torso. He shrieks in pain and falls unconscious.

[clash]

Theo dashes forward to engage the sleeping goblins. As he makes it into reach of the goblin, kiv let's an arrow fly hitting the prone figure with a fantastic shot. The goblin cries out before slumping down fully unconscious.

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardThe fight seemed to be over just as quickly as it started. Gathering a flame into her palm, the wizard peered around the wagon towards the ambush. It was quiet, but that could change any moment.

"Alaric, Theo, how do things look up there?"



Austine will hold up a fire bolt (https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Fire%20Bolt?fromList=Fire%20Bolt&Name=#content) in case another goblin pops out at them.

Fire Bolt Attack [roll0]
Fire damage [roll1]

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield), Initiative: 16,
Conditions: None



Oskmey glares at Kiv. "While these highwaymen might have intended us harm, there is no need to slay them once they are incapable of defending themselves."

She begins moving up to where the goblins are.

"Alaric, how do you fair?"

If combat is over try to stabilize the three dying goblins.
Medicine: [roll0], [roll1], [roll2]

[Estralita]

For a few seconds, Gloria stood by the cart in shock. That was a lot faster than she expected. Not exactly a grand tale for bards to sing about. But this was real life, and things needed to be done. She headed over to Oskmey. "So, what do we do now? Tie them up? Is there a specific jail we can take them to?"

[clash]

You manage to stabilize and bind the goblins. When you approach the horses you find that you recognize them as horses you had seen recently. These were the mares that Gundren Rockseeker and Sildar Harwinter were riding ahead of you. The saddle bags have already been looted and nearby lies an empty leather map case.

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Kiv stays in hiding, but relaxes his hunting bow. Killing means danger passes. Capture means danger lingers. Kill them, as they killed others. Seeing as his hiding might be seen as cowardice, the small frightful kobold meekly creeps out from under the cart. He stands up to his towering size of almost three cheesewheels, but keeps his distance.

Kiv bows to judgment of warren, of group. he says finally. Kobolds would definitely not feed enemies, but mankind was so much weirder. They paid for criminals for years to rot in some dungeon uselessly. For Kiv, it was either slavery or death. The mere thought made him queasy. Finally, he recognized the horses. Oh noes, boss dwarf! he shouts. His horse, his friend horse. and the kobold went to pick up some footprints or look for some corpses nearby. I look fottprints, someone else looks murdery scene.

Survival [roll0]
Requesting someone else to roll investigation to know what happened at the place.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 6 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric twisted as the goblin's broad bladed dagger sliced towards him, on instinct honed by years of training he spun, what would have been a mortal blow turned to a deep cut across his ribs. However, the loss of blood caused his eyes to flare red, briefly, as he hissed at his attacker. With an iron will, he clamped down on his bestial instincts, refusing to slake his thirst on this creature, unduly ending it's life, perhaps, even, cursing it to a life beyond death, the true nature of his own condition lost on even him.

As his companions dealt with the last of the ambushes, Alaric stripped his vestements revealing a toned, but narrow chest with pallid skin. He began to inspect the wounds, deep, painful, but survivable, clenching his teeth, he bound them as best he could. As Omskey called out to him, he nodded, "I will survive, though the wound will pain me until it fully heals." He took a deep breath, testing the bindings and the tension on his ribs. "As for our captives, they have brought themselves to the brink of death by their own folly, and such," he looked towards the artificer, thinking she would be able to translate for her kin, "it should be communicated upon them when they wake. They have contributed to the abduction of Rockseeker and Harwinter, perhaps even their death, and so it is not incumbent on us to spare them the consequences of their actions. However, should they possess information which would allow us to save our employers, their lives may yet prove of value."

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), Wizard"I think Alaric has a point. We do stand to learn something from them if we keep them alive. That goes doubly so if our employers have been captured. We are certain that these are their horses righ- Agh!"

The lingering essence of the firebolt spell, gathered near her finger tips, had been forgotten for the moment with this new turn of events. The spell refocused her attention as a stray flame licked her index finger. The sudden pain fizzled the spell and made sure her attention was locked on the growing blister that resulted.



Austine got a six on her investigate in the OOC thread, so that's a nat 1 roll. If you want more clues, I'll need a help action to use advantage or someone else will have to roll.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None



While she is working to keep the highwaymen alive Oskmey responds to Gloria "Yes, we will tie them up and hand them over to whatever authority presides as our destination."

However once she recognizes the mares "Perhaps we should wake one of them sooner and ask them if they assaulted Gundren and Sildar. Gloria, would you be willing to act as an interpreter for us? If you feel uncomfortable doing this, I understand."

When Austine and Gloria begin looking for clues as to what happened Oskmey calls to the spirits for aid in the search.

Casting Guidance [roll0] for the Investigation.

[clash]

The sleeping goblin stirs while being bound but you suspect the others will take some time to recover from their wounds. He looks upon his captors with a look of terror.

"Don't kill me. Don't kill me. Me useful." He sputters out in broken common quickly begging for his life.

Meanwhile Kiv's exploration of the fittings around the area reveal a tail on the north side of the thickets leading northwest. The trail seems to have been used recently and you find signs of about a dozen goblins passing by and reluctant footprints of 2 creatures with footprints resembling those of the more enlightened races.

[Estralita]

Gloria, who had been examining the area in an attempt guess if there were any more attackers coming, started as her name was called. "Oh, yes, of course! Interpreting! That makes perfect sense!" For the first time she was grateful her family insisted on speaking the goblin tongue at home, even though no one they knew spoke it. Guess I owe Mama another apology next time I see her.

To the goblin captive, she smile and said in the goblin tongue as soothingly as she could manage: "Don't worry, we won't hurt you. We just want to know what's happening."

I'm guessing this is a Persuasion roll. Luckily, despite her dumped Charisma, she actually has proficiency in this.

[roll0]

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Found it! Kiv exclaims. More goblins than fingers, two prisoners. Heading this way. Kiv points north, then turns to Austine to translate the finer points. [Draconic] They don't seem to drag our two friends with them, but they are clearly held at sword's point. I know dwarves are stubborn; and slow, so if we hurry, we may catch them and set up an ambush.

[clash]

"First untie me. If you let me go then I'll tell you what I know of your friends. They are your friends right? You want to save them" he offered.

If your insight check beats 5 so pretty obvious He is clearly lying. He plans to flee as soon as you release him.

[Estralita]

Gloria frowned. "My friends? What about them?" She makes no move to untie the captive.

Should we assume Gloria is translating for the group?

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 6 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric noted the exchange between Gloria and the captive, he moved, tenderly protecting the bindings around his torso, beside the artificer. He spoke plainly, in common, hoping the captive could understand him, confident Gloria could translate if needs be.

"Ser, you misunderstand your position. You are bartering the information you possess for your life, not your freedom. Kelemvor, teaches us that we each have a beginning and an ending. You have made certain choices, of your own free will, that have hastened your own ending to this point, here and now. If you do not provide us with useful information, something of value, something we can use to preserve the lives of our friends, who your companions have taken, no choice, is, in itself, a choice." he sighed. "As I am unfamiliar with your clan's funerary rites, I cannot assure you they would be performed correctly, and your soul may simply reside in limbo until the end of times. So, please, I implore you, choose life, not death."

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None



Picking up Alaric's implications Oskmey pitches in.

"I know something of funerary rights, perhaps once the local authorities have executed you for your crimes I shall ask the Prismires to carry your soul to the open fields of the spirit realm where Matatabi the great cat spirit resides and you can spend an eternity being hunted."

Insight roll that cannot fail the given DC: [roll0]

[clash]

The goblin's eyes go wide."No wait! I'll tell you. I'll tell you and you'll let me live. That's the deal. They took your friends to Cragmaw cave-Down the trail" He points towards the trail you discovered. "Klarg is the leader of Cragmaw cave. He received a message to watch out for Gundreen Rockseeker. To capture him and the map. Gundren got sent to King Grol in Cragmaw Castle. The human companion is still in Cragmaw cave. Hes in the eating room. That's all I know"

In the future please include appropriate social rolls with dialogue whenever you're trying to convince someone do do something. Thanks

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Does Cragmaw Clan have other creature than goblins? It sound like you should be dead if only goblins. Kidnap too bold for goblin. Kiv raised the point. [Draconic] Kobolds would never pull this much attention to themselves unless they had a trick. I assume goblins are dumber than my draconic brethren, but they cannot be THAT stupid. he finalizes says in his mother tongue.

[clash]

"just goblins and wolves. Goblins and wolves" he repeated. "nothing else"

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), Wizard[Draconic]"Fantastic work Kiv. Remind me to buy you something nice when we reach town... Whenever that is."

Ignoring her burnt digit for the moment, Austine translates for their dragon. Though she leaves out his jab at goblin intelligence.

"Kiv said they were held at sword-point, so they were definitely alive when they left here. Unfortunately this means we're at the end of our use for you. I have no desire to kill you, yet, so I'll tell you what will happen next."

From her pack she grabs her ink and pen. With a few strokes she paints some nonsense runes on their skin. When she's done she uses the open palm of her metal hand to slap the other two awake. She only wanted to say this once. She pointed back the way they came and waved Theo over to untie their captives.

"The magic I've placed on you makes your souls forfeited to me for the next two days and for those days you're going to walk this road. If I see you before then, I'll end you and you'll join the other spirits powering my arm. [Goblin]Screaming."

"Now march."

I'll make an intimidate roll, but I'll also include a deception if that makes more sense.

Intimidate [roll0]
Deception [roll1]

[clash]

The goblins, having been thoroughly frightened by the theatrics, and the preluding combat, scurry off down the road. As they go you can hear them muttering and King Grol and cragmaw castle but you are unsure if they mean to go there or avoid the place.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None


Oskmey stands towering over the captives unsure of how to proceed. With the nearest settlement several hours travel time away it would take too long to escort the highwaymen to the local authorities before going after Gundren Rockseeker. Letting them go will only let them rearm and assault some other travelers. She could not execute them herself nor could them take them along to Cragmaw cave as it is too risky.

With Austine taking the initiative and releasing them, Oskmey hopes that the beating they took will discourage further attacks and settles on confiscating everything that is not food or basic clothing.

Perception? to find everything [roll0]

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardAustine waited until the goblins were well out of sight before turning to the others.

"It appears that we have a goal. The cave should be close by, relatively speaking. Perhaps we can make it there before Sildar graduates from captive to dinner. Is there anything else left undone here?"

[clash]

Oskmey's search of the saddle bags reveals little that wasn't already known. Anything of value had already been pillages by the goblins aside from the saddle bags themselves.

After she finished the party at upon the goblin trail heading towards cragmaw cave as the captive goblins called it.

Did you guys want to establish a general marching order and any roles you will generally take on while traveling?

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 6 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric watched the exchange, noting the answers given, moving tenderly, protecting his ribs, as they proceeded to search the ruined wagon, and the horses saddle bags. "Perhaps we clear the road, as a courtesy to other travelers, and then proceed to investigate the cave?"

Once the work of clearing the road was done, Alaric moved into the brush, keeping his body low, he surveyed the scene, looking for hidden traps, trip wires, snares, pit falls, or more hidden ambushers.

OOC: Alaric is probably best suited to scout for the group, so moving about 70 feet ahead of the group, off the side of the trail, I will drop a Stealth & Perception check. (Maybe Guidance is included, if so add a d4 to the Perception check.)

[roll0] Stealth Check
[roll1] Perception Check
[roll2] Guidance on Perception, if available.

Well not that quite, but damn, 23, or 27 (with Guidance if available) on that Perception check.

[clash]

About ten minutes guessing down the path and Alaric notices a hidden snare. Fortunately the group manages to avoid taking into it. Another ten minutes down the path is a pit cleverly camouflaged to match the underbrush around it. With Alaric's guidance the party successfully navigates around the second trap as well.

Finally, after another 10 twenty minutes down the trail you come across a large cave in a hillside 5 miles from the site of the ambush. A shallow stream flows out of the cave mouth, which is screened by dense briar thickets. A narrow path leads into the cave on the right side of the stream. You will need to cross the stream to enter the cave.

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Kiv rubs his tiny claws into each other. Smilingly, he says: Cave is dark, dark is good. Brotha Alaric cannot see in dark, Kiv will scout. But pathway is great for ambush. Is bad. We go first, then slower ones.

He turns to Alaric, who surprisingly also understands his dragon tongue. [Draconic] Kiv has not understood. Are you human, or not? You saw me when I sneaked after you, but humans do not see in the dark. Regardless, will you join me to secure the cave entrance? The kobold draws his bow, and signals Alaric to clear the small pathway over the stream as he covers him with his bow and arrow.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None



Oskmey tosses a small stick into the water and watches it float away. After securing her shield to her back she draws her pike and starts to carefully cross the stream using the polearm to check for loose rocks.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 6 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.


[Draconic] Kiv has not understood. Are you human, or not? You saw me when I sneaked after you, but humans do not see in the dark. Regardless, will you join me to secure the cave entrance?

Alaric regarded the diminutive scout, nodding slowly, speaking Draconic in hushed tones. "The circumstances of my birth had left me," a pause, "somewhat precariously balanced between this world and the next. With a foot in this life, and the one that follows, I both gifted and cursed." As he regarded the passage's entrance he looked back, "I thank you, for your trust. Together then?"

A quick look over his shoulder, then he moved quietly to the stream, climbing across it rather with preternatural quickness, adhering to the surface in an unnatural way, not unlike that of a spider. He then proceeded to move quietly, confidently, to scout ahead into the cavern.

OOC: Using my Climb Speed of 35 ft, to go up and over the stream rather than across it, hopefully not splashing and alerting any guards, I will then, quietly, try to move down the passage, using my darkvision to keep an eye out for ambushes and/or traps.
Stealth Check: [roll0]
Perception Check: [roll1]

[clash]

As Alaric, Kiv and Oaksmey move into position with Alaric taking the lead in crossing the stream, Alaric notices, that outside the cave is a small cleared area behind the bushy thicket. The small area has been hollowed out to form a lookout post. It would be the perfect location to notice anyone coming towards the cave. Unfortunately, the hours sitting on lookout has made the three goblins stationed there grow complacent and rather than keeping watch you notice them idly conversing and tossing light stones on the ground. You feel like you might be able to get the drop on them.

Lets all roll initiative shall we

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Swiftly, the small kobold moves into the welcome darkness of the cave and aims at one of the goblin guards.

Crit on initiative hopefully means I get to shoot two targets before anybody moves. I assume I can get two attacks off them. One in the surprise round, and one during the first turn for the monsters.
I will try to get advantage and get into a dark area of the cave to get advantage too!
Surprise turn: [roll0]+5 attack, [roll1] damage, [roll2] if sneak
1. turn: [roll3]+5 attack, [roll4] damage, [roll5] if sneak

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardAustine followed Oskmey closely, stepping where their firbolg stepped and using foot of her staff much the same as the spear. As they neared and more goblins came into view, she had some time to consider her options. Within the confines of the cave there was no guarantee that she'd find the space to back out of harm's way. A stronger defense would make for a better offense.

Austine plucked the strings of the Weave as Kiv and Alaric prepare their ambush. For a moment her skin took on the same brass sheen as her prosthetic. As the spell settled and the effect fade she looked back at those trailing her.

"Goblins."

Austine casts mage armor (https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Mage%20Armor#content) on herself. That's her last spell slot until a short rest.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 6 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric moved like a shadow towards the concealed goblins, before he dropped into the middle of them. From his position, Kiv could see the reddish glint to Alaric's eyes, as he landed full on one of the goblins, his hands twisting the goblin's neck to the side before his fangs sunk deep. With a crunch, he lept back, firing an ineffectual kick at the target of his initial bloody assault, before landing in a low crouch, blood trickling down his chin.

OOC:[/] Since it has been confirmed that we'll have a Surprise round, Alaric will use his move action to get into position, and then drop down and Attack with his Vampiric Bite, rolling with Advantage, for Surprise, [roll0]+4, hitting [B]AC 16, dealing [roll1] piercing damage on a hit, and I will regain an equivalent amount of HP. I will then follow up with a Martial Arts, unarmed, attack, rolling with Advantage for Surprise, [roll2]+5, hitting AC 9, dealing [roll3] blunt damage.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield), Initiative: 6,
Conditions: None


While crossing the stream Oskmey is so focused on her footing in the water that she fails to notice the goblins until her associates spring into action.

Clasping her pike in both hand she trudges out of the water and heads over to strike at the goblins before they can raise the alarm.

Move forward and Attack:[roll0], Advantage:[roll1], Damage:[roll2]
Will not finish them off if they are already unconscious from other attacks.

[clash]

Kiv's first shot makes the closest goblin go down. The other two turn to face their attackers frozen in shock for a mere second but it's enough to give the rest of the party the opportunity they need. They hear Austine's incantation but no spell comes their way. Instead, Alaric charges them missing with a bite attack, then attempts to land a a kick but it glances off the armor. Oskmey jobs Alaric striking at the goblin but the goblin ducks the hit proving more difficult than expected to take down.

Following the initial assault Kiv disappears into the shadows again before firing off another shot hitting the second goblin. It is wounded but doesn't go down.

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Engage, engage! the shrill voice of the reptilian rogue sounds as he panics, but does not give way just yet. The whole creature shakes, but he waits for his friends to engage someone in melee so they can use their moves to its advantage.

Shooting into melee, with advantage due to pack tactics and the fight finally taking place in a dark area. [roll0]+3
[roll1] including sneak attack die. [roll]1d6[/roll if crit

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield), Initiative: 6,
Conditions: None


"Matatabi guide my pike."
Attack with pike:[roll0], Damage:[roll1]

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardWith her defenses in place, Austine rounds into view. She already has the fire hovering on her finger tip. As the last unpronounceable bits of the incantation leave her mouth that flame leaps towards. the goblin Kiv had already peppered.



Austine will cast a fire bolt at the goblin who was wounded by Kiv's arrow, but didn't go down.
Attack [roll0]
Fire Damage [roll1]

[clash]

Austine's firebolt misses the goblin but Oskmey strikes true on the other goblin bringing it down. Alaric enters a defensive stance as the goblin tries to shoot him with his bow.


[roll0]+3 (disadvantage) for [roll1] damage.


Finally, kiv attacks once more dealing the final blow needed to bring the goblin down.

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Kiv would later proudly proclaim his superior stratagem of hiding instead of finishing the goblin off. Now however it just looks like the small kobold is using his time and effort to hide again, gazing expectantly - and somewhat frightened into the tunnels ahead.

Move into cover, hide action: [roll0]

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None


Oskmay preforms some basic triage on the lookouts only helping those that could make a full recovery and saying prayers for the others.

After that she calls upon the Phenix for light and causes her pike to glow red to let her see in the cave and lets those who can see in the darkness move ahead of her.

Medicine: [roll0]
Casting Light on the pike.

[clash]

Just inside the cave mouth, the passageway branches with the main path following the stream north and 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 three 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 cave is dark, except for the light being provided by Oskmey's spell. Most of the caves and passages have steeply sloping ceilings that create stalactite-covered vaults rising 20 to 30 feet above the floor. Any sounds in the cave are muffled by the sounds of running water.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None


Oskmey asks the spirits for aid while cautiously approaches the wolves and being sure to stay beyond the reach of chain.

"Noble creatures, we mean you no harm. If we give you freedom may we part ways without violence? Lay down and stay still if you agree."

Casting guidance.
[roll0] + [roll1] + 3 if Animal Handling or +1 if Persuasion.
Advantage/Disadvantage if applicable: [roll2]
Speech of Beast and Leaf: You have the ability to communicate in a limited manner with beasts and plants. They can understand the meaning of your words, though you have no special ability to understand them in return. You have advantage on all Charisma checks you make to influence them.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 6 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric was increasingly concerned, the hunger was upon him, the earlier injury from the skirmisher's initial ambush still vexed him, his cursed blood had staunched the wound, but in so doing, roused the red thirst. After vanquishing the entrance guards, he had seriously considered stealing the goblin's life blood to augment his own. However, his fear of, unjustly, condemning the creature to a state between life and death weighed heavy on him, so he waited, his eyes glowing with a blood-red tinge as he stalked forward into the darkness.

He was bent forward in an bestial crouch, his staff held loosely beside him, his lips curled up in a sneer, as Oskmey sought to calm the wolves predatory spirits.

OOC: Moving to be adjacent to Oskmey in the event something attacks her, holding my action to see how the wolves react.

Sorry for the delay in posting, Holiday season and it's chaos are here! Can confirm!

[clash]

Oskmey calms the wolves and they lie down. They quiet they growling and look up at Oskmey's hopefully like puppy dogs.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None



Oskmey digs through her pack and pulls out some cured meats from one of her rations. She takes a small bite to show that it is good before dividing the meat into three portions and offering them to the wolves.

"Master Kiv, could you take a look at the collars while I try to detach the chains from the wall."

She Calls upon Avroninko to help Kiv free the wolves.

Guidance on Kiv.
Strength to try to pull the iron rod out of the rock [roll0]

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardWith the threat dealt with, despite her miss, Austine closed the distance to the cave's mouth feeling pretty confident. It didn't last. If not for Oskmey's light she'd be completely blind here and that was unacceptable. Hovering close to the group she made a mental note to buy some torches when they reached town.

"So... To the east then? Perhaps the eating room is that way."

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Kiv looks at his friend as if they asked him to kill himself. Kiv should approach wolves? Crazy, I say. The whole tiny miserable creature is shaking but the kobold has seen his friend's magic before and puts some trust into her words. Meekly he approaches with a bit of food in his hand. A wild mix of edible mushrooms, stale bread and leftover meat.

[roll0] Animal Handling

[clash]

Oskmey's first strong pull on the chains manages to causes the steel pins to dislodge somewhat. Another good pull and they come loose. Meanwhile, Kiv's attempts to feed the wolves and keep them calm results in nothing but a few snaps at his hand, but he shies away before they can cause any injury to him. Alaric, watches hopeful for an excuse to attack the beasts and sate his thirst, but no such opportunity is granted.

Gloria looks east the the small fissure at the end of the cave. There is a narrow, steep passageway leading thirty feet u into the darkness. At the bottom is various garbage and rubbish that looks like it's been tossed down to the wolves.

You can attempt to climb the fissure or go back to the entrance of this room and continue north along the stream.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None


With the chains free of the wall Oskmey offers the wolves some more food and tries to comfort them so that Kiv can focus on removing the collars.

I am reading that last post as the chains are free of the wall and that it does not require a second roll. I hope this is correct.
Help action on Kiv, also he still has Guidance.

[Zero Prime]

https://i.postimg.cc/52kkPPFF/Dhampir-Monk.jpg
Brother Alaric, Grave Tender (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553368)
AC: 15 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 6 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 14 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 14
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: None.

Alaric signal's the group quietly, "If required," he whispered, "I can climb up the fissure and drop a rope down for the others?"

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), Wizard"I think the wolves have made their mind up on who the trust," Austine remarked as she gave Kiv a comforting pat, [Draconic]"I wouldn't take it too personally."

Leaving them to the wolves once more she wanders instead to Alaric and Gloria. Glancing up the fissure she gave it a decidedly dirty look. Shimmying up a rope was also something she hadn't prepared for on this trip. What an informative day. She was quite tired of learning just how much she couldn't do or help with in this cave.

Marshaling her sour mood, she whispered, "It certainly wouldn't be expected. That might be the best option."

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

The tiny kobold shakes his head fast. I haven't survived this many years. He looks at his hands, and then holds up eight fingers proudly. to be eaten by wolves. Nono. You do. You free wolves. he says seeking for his "safety" in scouting ahead.

Subconsciously he knew scouting was the most dangerous job, but at least there he would be able to notice danger ahead.

Darkvision scouting ahead: Perception[roll0]
Stealth [roll1]

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield)
Conditions: None



With the wolves free of the collars Oskmey leads them out of the cave and sends them away before returning to the others.

[clash]

The wolves scamper away from the cave and Oskmey reunites with the group back in the wolves den. The steep fissure used for garbage taunts you at the end of the cave. Do you brave it or take the path by the stream?

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Advancing through the tunnels, Kiv suddenly feels more familiar and yet even more frightened. He knows how to set up ambushes, yet is keenly aware of potential foreign ambushes too. Knowing his allies would probably tumble and break something with the fall, Kiv decides to ignore the garbage chute and scouts ahead for a good 100 feet. If nothing appears however, he will double back and check the garbage chute.

[Draconic] I will check this chasm. Would you be so kind as to scout ahead, Alaric? Kiv says before adding in poor common. Kiv check chasm. Prevent ambush. If Kiv cry, come help, yesyes?

[clash]

Kiv begins scouting the main passage following the stream.

The main passage climbs steeply upwards, the stream plunging and splashing down it's west side. I'm the shadows a side passage leads west across the other side of the stream.

I'm the shadows of the ceiling to the north you can just make out the dim shape of a rickety bridge of wood and rope. On the bridge you can make it the shadowy figure of a goblin sentry. He doesn't appear to notice you as you double back to the group to relay the information.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None



The Gyðja considers the report from Kiv.

"Perhaps two of us that are light of foot may sneak over to attack the sentry while the rest of us stay here and set up an ambush in case the attack fails and an alarm is raised?"

Will cast Guidance on somebody if they go to attack the sentry.

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), Wizard"We'll be there Kiv," were the words she'd said and, thankfully, it hadn't come to that. The new goblin though, that was another problem. One she didn't have an easy solution for. For not the first time she inwardly cursed her own inability to help more. Still, they had options. Oskmey's plan in particular was sound.

"That's likely the best we can do for now. If you can get a light near him I think I can hit him with a spell from here. If there are any pursuers then the bridge could be the best place to bottleneck them since they have to cross to come for us, correct?"

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

Kiv was very happy for someone to bless him and him having an ambush target. Only safer still he would be if he could fall back to a trapped area and use poison. But it was not for now. He pushes out his tiny weak chest and claims. Kiv murder sentry. Return shortly. If run and shout, you save Kiv, yes? With that the urine-colored kobold slinks into the shadows, and up the passage.

At maximum range to still be able to hit decently, he knocks an arrow and sends it flying by the graces of the storm shaman.

[roll0] plus [roll1]
[roll2]
maybe crit? [roll3]

[clash]

The goblin on the bridge let's out a silent scream and a gurgle of blood before falling with a thud off the bridge and onto the stream in front of you. Unimpeded the path curves north east under the bridge then further east. If you continue to scout you can make out the next room in the distance.

This cavern is half filled with two pools of water. A narrow waterfall high in the eastern wall feeds the pool which drains out the western side of the chamber to form the stream that flows out to the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls form a dam holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south while a smaller passage leads west. The sounds of the waterfall echo through the cavern making it difficult to hear anything. Three goblins stand guard in this cave but they don't appear to have noticed Kiv.

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

The tiny dog man returns to the group. Three be two to many. Small group up ahead. Kiv kill one, lead rest into ambush? he asks the group.

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None



Oskmey nods and prepares for the fight.

Readied action Sacred Flame DC 13 when a target comes into sight.

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardAustine's nod mirrored the cleric. Her hands slipped though the motions of a spell, but stopped short of completion. She wait for Kiv's ambush.

Austine will ready Fire Bolt. (https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Fire%20Bolt#content)

Attack [roll0]
Fire Damage [roll1]

[Spore]

https://i.imgur.com/yEWT1rC.png
Kiv, the Anxious (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2553453)
AC: 14 | HP: 10 | CURRENT: 10 | HIT DIE: 1d8 | CURRENT: 1d8
PASSIVE PERCEPTION: 16 | PASSIVE INSIGHT: 12
Active Effects: None.
Conditions: Sunlight Sensitivity, Pack Tactics.

The kobold nods and turns to the enemy, sneaking up again. He hopes to blend into the territory again, anxious the goblins might see him. Firing a precise arrow, the kobold doesn't even wait to see if it worked and runs back.

Hide [roll0]
Attack [roll1]+3 (advantage I assume)
Damage [roll2]+3 (with sneak)

[clash]

Kiv injured the first of the 3 before retreating back the way he came. The Three goblins were clearly surprises to see him. It took them a few seconds to react, giving him a generous lead but he can hear the sounds of pursuit behind him. Two goblins rounded the corner coming into sight of the others only to be promptly rendered unconscious by the pair's prepared attacks. They waited a few seconds in silence for the third goblin to arrive, but no other goblin came.

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), WizardAustine summoned another bit of flame to hand before the flickers of her last attack had even died down. Then silence. More silence. There should've been a pursuit of some kind. There'd been three goblins. Surely it hadn't...

"Kiv, where's the third? Do you see it? Is it going for help?"

[Izzarra]

https://images2.imgbox.com/86/1d/9i3rFN7B_o.png
Oskmey the Dawnbringer (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p5qw68Ba4KX5np0-FnMfnQrWIGaZdH4mHkrvQgB6hgs)
Cleric, Tempest Domain
HP: 10/10, AC: 16 (18 w/ Shield),
Conditions: None


After realizing that the third goblin has probably run off to get reinforcements Oskmey considers a quick plan.
"Lets form ranks under the bridge. Use the narrow path as a choke point so that they cannot outflank us. Have our best ranged combatants up on the bridge."

Put away pike and don shield.
If everyone agrees Oskmey will give a boost to whoever wants to be up on the bridge.

[herastor]

https://i.imgur.com/zJY6LE0.png
Austine Wyvernspur (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2502784), Wizard"A solid plan. My flames have a great deal of range. I can certainly soften up one or two goblins from the bridge. The only problem is seeing them..."

The same problem that had plagued her the entire time they'd been spelunking. This time, however, she had a plan and the people with the tools to perform it.

"That light magic of yours, Oskmey, how long and how many things can you light up. Goblins rely on their sight in the dark, correct? If we light up the path they'd come from in some way we can deny them that advantage and I'd be able to see them as they approach."