[OOC] Lost Mine of Phandelver 8 player

[Luccan]

Here's the OOC for the Lost Mine of Phandelver 8 player game


Rockseeker Mining Company Looking for Freelancers:

"Looking for work? Got a strong back, good sword arm, or mystical might? The Rockseeker Mining Company needs you! These dwarven brothers are excavating a private claim near Phandalin and require a few discreet hands to share in the work and reward."

This is the notice that drew you to a small but comfortable tavern in Neverwinter, where Gundren Rockseeker requested you escort some supplies to the small community of Phandalin. In addition to the supplies, you'll be protecting his long-time ward Maria, a spellcasting teen prodigy, as he heads to Phandalin ahead of you to "take care of some business", with the promise of further employment and pay once you arrive

Players



Player Name
Character
Race
Class
Initiative
Passive Perception


JNAProductions
Lonnie (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2848049)
Half-Elf
Druid
-1
14


Lentrax
Netish (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2848063)
Tiefling
Barbarian
+2
13


onlie2005
Maria (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2845798)
Human
Wizard
+2
14


Vorpal Blade
Myrus (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2848017)
Human
Cleric
+6
13


Infernally Clay
Sigrún (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2849450)
Goliath
Barbarian
+2
13


Matt4
Della Moore (https://og.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2848890)
Human
Monk
+4
16


Phyzor
Smelkie Greenhopper (https://og.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2849506)
Halfling
Rogue
+5
14


NontheistCleric
Yorrel (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2848046)
Human
Bard
+2
13



Claim a speech color if you like. NPC speech will appear in Bold Black

IC Thread (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?661700-Lost-Mine-of-Phandelver-Gundren-s-Ward&p=25901761#post25901761)

[Lentrax]

At work so I’ll edit my stuff in later, but for now, I am claiming this color for speech.

Netish (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2848063) the tiefling barbarian.

[Infernally Clay]

https://i.ibb.co/GQBJD4Q/Screenshot-20231026-173814-2.png
Sigrún Bonegrinder (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2849450)
Goliath Barbarian 1
HP: 15/15, AC: 15
Conditions: None
Rages: 2/2
Stone's Endurance: 1/1




I'll probably forget but for now let's just say Sigrún speaks in this colour.

[NontheistCleric]

Yorrel (https://og.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=2848046)
Dead Rat Enchantress
AC: 15 | HP: 10/10
PP: 13 | PIv: 12 | PIs: 13
Conditions: -
Concentration: -
Bardic Inspiration: 2
L1 Spells: 1



Just keeping my status-tracker here...

[JNAProductions]

Lonnie is made! (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2848049)

Lonnie was born to half-elf parents. They were young, reckless, and not at all prepared to handle a child. So, they left her abandoned on a doorstep. Unbeknownst to her parents, the doorstep she was left at was an empty home.

Luckily for her, she was found by Velguardr-a druid of no small power, an experienced changer of forms, and a nice person. They took her in, and raised her as best they could.

Lonnie did not want for physical things, having plenty of food, water, and activities to do. She learned how to speak a wide variety of languages, as Velguardr wracked their brain for the words they hadn't used in quite a while. But she rarely had company of her own age. Velguardr was an isolated person, even for a druid, and so Lonnie has very little experience with people. As a caring parent, Velguardr was trying to find a way to socialize Lonnie (they know that they tehmself don't care about people, but their child deserves a chance to make her own decisions) and, when they heard of Gundren Rockseeker and their ward, decided that seemed as good a person as any to start with.

The two spoke about Lonnie leaving, and shared a tearful, temporary goodbye. Lonnie packed up her few belongings, grabbed some coinage from Velguardr's stash (they have a LOT of money-and never do anything with it) and left for Neverwinter.

It's Lonnie time! Who will speak in goldenrod.

[Matt4]

Let's see.. Della will speak in brown.

[Vorpal Glaive]

Huzzah! Myrus (https://www.myth-weavers.com/sheets/?id=2848017) is here and wearing blue.

[onlie2005]

Maria will use bold red.

[Phyzor]

Its only fitting that smelkie will take green

[Luccan]

Good to see everybody here. The IC thread will be posted some time tomorrow and our adventure will begin. I'll wait for everyone's first post before moving on, but this is a reminder I'm going to try to keep the game moving afterward.

Don't worry if you don't get to respond to every post. If your turn in initiative comes up and you can't respond within a couple days, I'll have your PC take some helpful action. You can also just let me know if you don't think you'll be able to respond for that turn beforehand and we can keep moving earlier

[Matt4]

That seems a great way to handle things, especially with so many people playing :smallsmile:

[Vorpal Glaive]

Looks great to me Luccan.

Lentrax I'm assuming Netish and Myrus are boon companions? Myrus would be impressed by her fearlessness while trying to protect her from getting conned by attractive scoundrels. Myrus has his Book of War (more like a Moleskin) where he recorded the "ethics and principles" of this god Tempus. He whips that out the way smokers whip out cigarettes always pointing out the "proper" manner warriors should behave. That and Myrus always talks down to non-warriors which Netish can help him with. Have any thoughts on this?

[Luccan]

The IC Thread is ready! (https://forums.giantitp.com/showthread.php?661700-Lost-Mine-of-Phandelver-Gundren-s-Ward&p=25901761#post25901761) Let the game begin!

Please subscribe to both threads in some capacity so you can keep track of the game

[Lentrax]

Looks great to me Luccan.

Lentrax I'm assuming Netish and Myrus are boon companions? Myrus would be impressed by her fearlessness while trying to protect her from getting conned by attractive scoundrels. Myrus has his Book of War (more like a Moleskin) where he recorded the "ethics and principles" of this god Tempus. He whips that out the way smokers whip out cigarettes always pointing out the "proper" manner warriors should behave. That and Myrus always talks down to non-warriors which Netish can help him with. Have any thoughts on this?

I am thinking that for a while, it will mostly be Myrus trying to get Netish to overcome her prior relationship with the world. She'll have her own thoughts about things, but mostly trying to get her out of her old nature will probably be where the two of them are at to start?

[Vorpal Glaive]

Looks good, Lentrax. Should be a fun relationship. Perception check below:

[roll0]

[Luccan]

Loving the roleplay so far!

[NontheistCleric]

How tightly are we adhering to the initiative order in posting during combat? Just asking because especially with a large group size, it might make things faster if we don't have to wait for the strictly next-in-line before posting.

[JNAProductions]

I am 100% fine with you rolling Init for everyone. Saves a LOT of time.

[NontheistCleric]

Also on board with the DM rolling initiative.

[Luccan]

How tightly are we adhering to the initiative order in posting during combat? Just asking because especially with a large group size, it might make things faster if we don't have to wait for the strictly next-in-line before posting.

I'd like to get everyone's input on this, but assuming you're roughly grouped together with no enemies between you, I don't mind a little leapfrogging Initiative. But again I want to see how everyone feels before we decide to do that

[Vorpal Glaive]

Wow! Those two GM posts came close together (less than three hours between them). I have a job and while I check the threads often sometimes I might not be able to reply for a few hours. Based on the recruitment thread I thought players would have at least 6-12 hours to respond to posts. Was I wrong?

Rolling for Myrus' damage:
[roll0]

[JNAProductions]

I'd like to get everyone's input on this, but assuming you're roughly grouped together with no enemies between you, I don't mind a little leapfrogging Initiative. But again I want to see how everyone feels before we decide to do that

The best way it's to be handled, in my experience, is to have everyone post their actions when they can.
Then, a GM post combining all the actions into one larger post, narrating results and enemy actions too. If something happens to radically change what's going on, then that needs to be taken into account, of course.

[NontheistCleric]

I'd like to get everyone's input on this, but assuming you're roughly grouped together with no enemies between you, I don't mind a little leapfrogging Initiative. But again I want to see how everyone feels before we decide to do that

Well, the four people before me in initiative all posted out of order, and I'm okay with it too, so it looks like that's at least five in support.

What JNA said sounds about right.

[Luccan]

Wow! Those two GM posts came close together (less than three hours between them). I have a job and while I check the threads often sometimes I might not be able to reply for a few hours. Based on the recruitment thread I thought players would have at least 6-12 hours to respond to posts. Was I wrong?

Rolling for Myrus' damage:
[roll0]

Fair, that's my bad, I was just excited to get us started. I do want to give you time to respond, so going forward I'll make sure to do that.


The best way it's to be handled, in my experience, is to have everyone post their actions when they can.
Then, a GM post combining all the actions into one larger post, narrating results and enemy actions too. If something happens to radically change what's going on, then that needs to be taken into account, of course.


Well, the four people before me in initiative all posted out of order, and I'm okay with it too, so it looks like that's at least five in support.

What JNA said sounds about right.

Ah, good points. That works for me

[Matt4]

Agreed with JNA and Cleric.

[Phyzor]

I support JNA's input on this.

[Lentrax]

Yeah. I am firmly in the "Everyone post your actions, and I as the DM can sort it all out in a end of round post," camp.

And if anything happens, like a spell drastically altering the battlefield or the number or locations of valid targets, you can always let the players whose actions are affected know.

It makes it way easier than waiting for one player to post, and then waiting for another, etc.

You can also, if it gets to be a problem, especially with so many of us in one group, make a time limit for us to get our actions in before you default us for the round.

[Luccan]

Phyzor's roll didn't go through so I'll reroll for them here and then move the fight forward. For future reference, if you notice your roll messes up you can reroll in the OOC, just be sure you still note what the roll is for.

[roll0]
[roll1]

[NontheistCleric]

That was a truly pitiful Intimidate check. If that goblin wasn't going to flee already, I think I just gave it the idea.

[Phyzor]

Phyzor's roll didn't go through so I'll reroll for them here and then move the fight forward. For future reference, if you notice your roll messes up you can reroll in the OOC, just be sure you still note what the roll is for.

[roll0]
[roll1]

Thanks, noted :)

[Luccan]

For anyone who hasn't posted or wants to change their initial post, Sigrun's goblin failed the Acrobatics roll so you've got ahold of one of them, at least. Also, want to say I appreciate everyone rolling the saves for me so far. I will be using that in all my Play-by-post games from now on, it saves so much unnecessary posting

[Lentrax]

So we caught one, but I'll leave my actions as stated. Since the call to surrender technically come before Netish in the initiative order, I will leave my post as is.

[Phyzor]

Same for me, i will wait for those higher in initiative order to post first, makes more sense with a grapple and call to surender.

[Infernally Clay]

For anyone who hasn't posted or wants to change their initial post, Sigrun's goblin failed the Acrobatics roll so you've got ahold of one of them, at least. Also, want to say I appreciate everyone rolling the saves for me so far. I will be using that in all my Play-by-post games from now on, it saves so much unnecessary posting

I'll keep this in mind in future.

[Phyzor]

Did i see the one goblin running away? If so ill give chase to fire an arrow at it

[NontheistCleric]

I think we all saw it.

[Luccan]

Everyone saw it, both goblins were standing in the middle of the trail

[Matt4]

Do we need to roll something to drag the horses?

[Infernally Clay]

Rawr. Sigrún is a big meanie. Literally. She's very tall.

[JNAProductions]

Lonnie is not so big, and not so mean. :P

[Vorpal Glaive]

Do we need to roll something to drag the horses?

Both? We have enough people and strength to work from multiple angles.

A horse walks into a bar. The barman confuses idioms with jokes and offers him a glass of water, but can’t make him drink :smalltongue:

[Luccan]

I missed the question. You can consider the horses moved, it's not too hard with multiple people

[JNAProductions]

I think we can get the oxen moving without the goad, given a nice ol' 29 on my Animal Handling.

[Infernally Clay]

So are you just taking the caravan to Phandalin? These goblins were told to capture a dwarf with a map and his human companion, which sounds a lot like Gundren Rockseeker and Sildar Hallwinter, who both rode ahead of us on this very road and there are two dead horses here. We should probably find out where this cave is and go investigate, since that's where they might have taken them both.

We could split up into two groups if you'd rather we didn't leave the caravan out here. Perhaps two of us could take the cart onward to Phandalin while six of us follow the goblins to their cave?

[NontheistCleric]

Well, I don't think we should split the party so soon... but it's also worth noting that the goblins didn't successfully capture Gundren and Sildar (at least as far as this goblin knows), so the two of them were probably taken by some other force, if those are in fact their horses.

In light of that, I think the best course of action is to quickly get to Phandalin first, so we can turn this goblin over to the authorities (we can't trust it but I don't think everyone wants to kill it), deliver our cargo and Maria safely (notwithstanding that OOC, we know she'll be coming on the adventure), confirm that Gundren and Sildar did, in fact, not make it there, and update his brothers before pursuing anything else.

[Infernally Clay]

Hmm... Even if they didn't capture Gundren and Sildar, they might know who did. How far is Phandalin anyway? If it takes too long to get there, we could lose our chance to find out who this spider guy is and why he wants Gundren and Sildar. We might not even be able to find the cave these goblins came from or they might be able to better prepare for our arrival.

[NontheistCleric]

True, but at this point, we don't even know that Gundren and Sildar have been captured, unless Maria can recognize his horse or something like that.

Right now all we know is that we've been hired to get the caravan and Maria safely to Phandalin, that we've already been attacked once, and that there is a larger force of goblins in the woods that now knows of our presence. We don't actually have a solid reason to abandon the job we were hired for and go looking for goblins yet.

I mean, imagine if you were Gundren Rockseeker and you found out that the seven mercenaries you hired not only abandoned your supplies but also dragged your beloved ward into a goblin-hunt on the mere suspicion that you had been captured, based on two dead horses. It's almost exactly the opposite of what he asked us to do.

[Infernally Clay]

Don't we know if those horses belonged to them? They rode ahead of us. We would have seen them off. So it's safe to assume it's them (although if anyone wants to double check they're welcome to) and the way I see it that gives us two choices here.

We either leave for Phandalin and hope it doesn't take too long to get there and back here and that we can still find the cave and that we haven't given this Klarg guy a day or two extra to prepare for us and that if Gundren and Sildar are there that they haven't been moved somewhere else.

...or...

We send the caravan ahead with two or three of us and the rest of us go to the cave while we still have this goblin here to show us the way (and the other goblin giving us a good idea of where to go since they're running away), which will potentially allow us to get the drop on Klarg and these other goblins and if Gundren and Sildar are there we can rescue them and if they aren't there we may still be able to get some clues as to where they are.

You ask what would happen if Gundren is in Phandalin and found out we went on a detour because we found some dead horses, but if those horses are his then he might not be alive much longer to care. Is it a risk we can take?

[NontheistCleric]

It really depends on two factors: How far away Phandalin is and whether we recognize these horses, neither of which we have established as of yet.

I didn't get the impression that we necessarily saw Gundren off personally, since he hired us a week before the job started. So we don't necessarily know what his horse looks like. It's possible we just met Maria and the supplies at a prearranged location.

We don't have a good reason to believe Klarg has Gundren and Sildar even if they were captured, given that the goblin we captured stated we are the first group they came across, and since they were supposed to be the ones catching Gundren, it's a fair enough bet that he is not, in fact, in the goblins' hands.

For OOC reasons of not wanting to strain the DM but also IC reasons of not wanting to split our strength when we know the opposing force has at least 15 members (16 counting the runner), I don't think we should split up. Especially when this is a bandit-infested area. The goblins may not be the only danger.

I'm not suggesting that Gundren is actually in Phandalin (but he might be), I'm just using him as a rhetorical device to demonstrate that unless we have a good reason to believe both that he is in active peril and that going after the goblins will lead us to him, it's better to continue on to Phandalin for now (unless it really is an ungodly distance off).

Also, we shouldn't make the mistake of assuming we're the only ones who could possibly find out anything important. Given that the goblins probably aren't in possession of Gundren, his brothers may be able to give us more context to help determine who actually took him if he is, indeed, missing.

[Luccan]

Hey, sorry if this wasn't clear, they absolutely succeeded in capturing who they were after. It's about half a day to get to Phandalin

[NontheistCleric]

Oh, okay, that changes things. Is Phandalin far, though?

[Luccan]

Oh, okay, that changes things. Is Phandalin far, though?

Just thought to add it to the post. It's about half a days travel at this point

[Infernally Clay]

If it'll take twelve hours to reach Phandalin, we definitely don't have time to go to there first. We need to chase after the goblin that got away. We don't all have to go, if Yorrel would rather stay with the caravan and keep an eye on Maria until we get back, but someone has to go and soon.

[Lentrax]

A half days travel is about four or five hours, not twelve, since travel time is usually around 8 hours a day because of needing to pack camp, make camp, and stopping for meals.

So it isn’t 12 hours away.

[NontheistCleric]

No, splitting up is a bad idea. If we're going, we might as well all go. Two groups will just be twice as vulnerable in a dangerous area.

We should probably have this discussion in-character, though. I think Yorrel's view will be that it's really up to what Maria wants to do, since she is more valuable than the supplies and also the person we're protecting.

[Infernally Clay]

Splitting up shouldn’t really be that bad of an idea given there’s eight of us. That’s a big group. In fact it might not be a bad idea to get used to splitting up since we’ll probably need to do it occasionally. Eight is too large a group to sneak around, for example, and if we have multiple objectives to complete it wouldn’t hurt to split up and do them simultaneously.

Besides, we can’t really just leave the caravan here unguarded because we don’t know how far the cave is or how long we’ll be, but from what the goblin said there shouldn’t be any more goblin attacks so the road should be relatively safe. So if Yorrel would prefer to prioritise the safety and delivery of the cargo to Phandalin, there’s really no problem with Yorrel taking the caravan and Maria the rest of the way or the two of them just waiting by the roadside for the rest of us to return after we’ve dealt with Klarg and his goblins and rescued who we can. Sigrún just isn’t going to let this opportunity pass her by. She wants to prove she can keep roads like this safe so she’d probably take on Klarg and his goblins by herself if she had to because they threaten this road and any travelers upon it, although saving Gundren and Sildar is still her primary concern.

[NontheistCleric]

I'm not against splitting up in all circumstances, I just think it's a bad idea in this case because either there really is no further danger in the forest, in which case we can just disguise the wagon and have the advantage of greater numbers storming the goblins, or there are further dangers and so we ought to stick together for safety anyway.

OOC, I also think that we can't necessarily count on encounters being easier just because we have more people, and also that it's not good to split up at the very beginning of the adventure. Also, if the first group really is gone a long time, that's essentially just cutting half the characters off from being in the adventure, so...

[Luccan]

I'd request we not split the party this early, nor separate them by several hours or more of travel. If you want to split up in a town or adventure location, be my guest, I just don't want to have to open a separate thread to keep everything happening straight

[Infernally Clay]

So then we're going back to Phandalin, as Yorrel wants to do? Okay. We'll just have to hope we can find our way back here later then. It's no biggie.

[NontheistCleric]

Actually, I thought we were going to follow Sigrún. Yorrel is mostly going for Phandalin because A: They were already going that way, and B: She's not inclined to charge right into a situation, more report back to a group (in this case, Gundren's brothers), strategize, and possibly get paid first before doing anything else.

It's mostly the product of growing up in a wererat gang.

However, if a strong personality like Sigrún insists on hunting the goblins down, she'll go if that keeps the pack together.

[JNAProductions]

I think we should follow the tracks and goblins and rescue our employer.

[Luccan]

Consensus seems to be that without splitting the party you'll try to find the cave? If so (I'll give everyone some time to have their say) I'll move ahead with tracking back to the goblins' hideout

[NontheistCleric]

If we do want to hide or disguise the wagon in the forest, what kind of check would that be?

[Luccan]

If we do want to hide or disguise the wagon in the forest, what kind of check would that be?

I think we can call it Survival

[Matt4]

I'll also vote to go check the goblins' cave.

[NontheistCleric]

Luccan, what exactly does this clearing look like? Does the creek eventually flow into more forest, so we can sneak around the border of the clearing and launch a surprise attack on the lookout that way? Or does it look like the goblin in the thicket has a clear sight down the creek a long way?

[Luccan]

Luccan, what exactly does this clearing look like? Does the creek eventually flow into more forest, so we can sneak around the border of the clearing and launch a surprise attack on the lookout that way? Or does it look like the goblin in the thicket has a clear sight down the creek a long way?

You could feasibly follow it further into the wood and come around for a surprise

[NontheistCleric]

JNA, could Yorrel get a casting of Guidance? She's also going to go on the stealth mission but she's not quite as good at it as Smelkie.

Never mind, it got resolved quickly with just Smelkie and Della.

[Luccan]

JNA, could Yorrel get a casting of Guidance? She's also going to go on the stealth mission but she's not quite as good at it as Smelkie.

Never mind, it got resolved quickly with just Smelkie and Della.

Ah sorry, I didn't see that Yorrel wanted to go along

[NontheistCleric]

It's fine, the worst that could happen is a goblin survives to sound the alarm and we actually have to fight like brave adventurers.

[Phyzor]

Smelkie is only watching up, trying to spot an actual tower. Totally missing the gobbos on the ground lol


How many do we see luccan?

[Matt4]

Is there an alarm system or something where the goblins are on lookout?

[Luccan]

Smelkie is only watching up, trying to spot an actual tower. Totally missing the gobbos on the ground lol


How many do we see luccan?

Look, most things are taller than a halfling

There are two goblins


Is there an alarm system or something where the goblins are on lookout?

No. It seems they either run inside to alert their band or ambush anyone who makes it to the cave without getting spotted

[NontheistCleric]

Would Smelkie get advantage on that attack for being an unseen attacker?

[Luccan]

Would Smelkie get advantage on that attack for being an unseen attacker?

Yes, technically both would (although Della hit both attacks). For times when Advantage and Disadvantage might apply and weren't rolled, you can either roll the extra d20 here or we can just go with the +5, -5 rule

[Matt4]

I'll roll just to see if I get a crit:

[roll0]
[roll1]

Edit: definitely not lol

[NontheistCleric]

Yes, technically both would (although Della hit both attacks). For times when Advantage and Disadvantage might apply and weren't rolled, you can either roll the extra d20 here or we can just go with the +5, -5 rule

Well, it's not my advantage to roll in any case... just checking, since the success of this sub-operation might depend on it.

[Vorpal Glaive]

The rest of the party doesn't see or hear the fight from across the creek?

[Infernally Clay]

Sigrún is about sixty feet behind Smelkie and Della so she should be aware even if nobody else is. She promised Smelkie she'd be there by his side if a fight broke out.

[NontheistCleric]

Luccan, how narrow is this cave (also considering we want to stay outside the creek)? Might have an effect on our marching order.

[Luccan]

Luccan, how narrow is this cave (also considering we want to stay outside the creek)? Might have an effect on our marching order.

Without stepping into the creek, you'll have to march single file. Based on the goblin's warning, you'll still be in danger of the flood trap unless you slip into a side cave

[NontheistCleric]

Is a group Stealth check an option?

[Phyzor]

Ill take point spotting for traps and baddies possibly with someone next to me.

[Luccan]

Is a group Stealth check an option?

Anyone scouting ahead (30 feet or more or moving into different rooms) will need to roll independently. Otherwise, yes, the bulk group can make a group Stealth check

Edit: I'm going to move ahead with Smelkie's initial rolls, but it won't be terribly deep into the cave

[Vorpal Glaive]

Myrus casts Shield of Faith (+2 AC for up to ten minutes) on Netish for combat.

[Matt4]

Retry of the stealth roll: [roll0]

[Vorpal Glaive]

forgot the Stealth roll (with Disadvantage):

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Vorpal Glaive]

His bonus was wrong and should be +1 not +2. Sorry!

[Lentrax]

Stealth for Netish: [roll0]

[JNAProductions]

If I can safely Guidance myself, I'll do that before Stealthing.
If not, I'll just roll Stealth normally.

[roll0]

Big roll, high money! :P

[NontheistCleric]

At least it wasn't a natural 1...

[Phyzor]

Anyone scouting ahead (30 feet or more or moving into different rooms) will need to roll independently. Otherwise, yes, the bulk group can make a group Stealth check

Edit: I'm going to move ahead with Smelkie's initial rolls, but it won't be terribly deep into the cave

I wasnt planning on scouting ahead solo Luccan. Just put myself first in marching order

[Luccan]

I wasnt planning on scouting ahead solo Luccan. Just put myself first in marching order

Fair, but this is all literally close enough that just being the first to step in and with that high Perception, you would pick this all up anyway. But I'll count your successful Stealth with the group check. Not that I think it should be an issue

Edit: anyone who needs to declare their spot in the marching order, please do so. We'll assume it lasts for the dungeon, or even becomes standard marching order if you like, until you feel you need to change it up

[NontheistCleric]

Smelkie is first and Lentrax said Netish is in front, so assuming that puts Netish second, Yorrel will go third. Since she has one of the light sources, it's probably a good idea to have her near the front.

[Vorpal Glaive]

If the passage only allows single file, Myrus will walk after Yorrel.

[JNAProductions]

Lonnie is, as stated, last.

[Matt4]

I'll take the spot after Myrus then!

[Vorpal Glaive]

How wide is this passageway? Closer to five or ten feet?

[Luccan]

How wide is this passageway? Closer to five or ten feet?

The tunnel is about 10 feet wide, at least where you are, but a little more than 5 feet is taken up by the creek. It's shallow enough you could wade through it if you wanted

[Vorpal Glaive]

The tunnel is about 10 feet wide, at least where you are, but a little more than 5 feet is taken up by the creek. It's shallow enough you could wade through it if you wanted

So we're on a dungeon passageway with a creek flowing beside us. Ok. That flowing water would be loud enough to cover our movement, right?

[Luccan]

So we're on a dungeon passageway with a creek flowing beside us. Ok. That flowing water would be loud enough to cover our movement, right?

It's loud enough to cover some sounds. You don't know exactly how much

[Infernally Clay]

Rawr. Metal collars are nothing to buff mountain lady.

[Luccan]

Rawr. Metal collars are nothing to buff mountain lady.

Quite impressive. It did more than meet the DC, so the wolves go free.

I realize I may have not been clear, so just so everyone knows, you're in a side cavern. The chimney can be scaled, so I'll proceed with that in the morning, but the initial tunnel still continues outside this room. The climb isn't the only way forward, if you decide you don't like it after checking it out

[Phyzor]

Been a busy weekend for me, hence the late post. Smelkie would have been up front on the climb if possible, scounting for traps on the way up.

[Luccan]

Been a busy weekend for me, hence the late post. Smelkie would have been up front on the climb if possible, scounting for traps on the way up.

Go ahead and give me an Athletics roll to scale the thing. There aren't really any stairs, just places to brace yourself on the climb

[Phyzor]

Ah misread that, thought there was a ladder of some kind to climb up. Can i take acrobatics instead, but ninja jumping up the wall.

[JNAProductions]

Not sure where Lonnie should go for the moment. Anyone got ideas?

[Infernally Clay]

Lonnie should probably go with Myrus. We don't know the layout of these caves but if you guys end up flanking the bugbear and his lackeys that would be a huge boon.

[Vorpal Glaive]

Just realized I can't do Shield of Faith and Resistance at the same time as they're both Concentration-based. Myrus will maintain the shield on Netish and use Sacred Flame instead.

[Lentrax]

Hopefully the Thaumaturgy and Netish’s appearance beside Sigrun is enough to count as Help.

[Vorpal Glaive]

We need to remember Netish is GLOWING with divine energy. Has to count for something, right?

[Infernally Clay]

Hopefully the Thaumaturgy and Netish’s appearance beside Sigrun is enough to count as Help.

It's pretty metal. I like it a lot.

[Luccan]

Hopefully the Thaumaturgy and Netish’s appearance beside Sigrun is enough to count as Help.

They will, I'll apply the Advantage as a flat +5 (for a 22, which is good).

@Vorpal, I don't think Sacred Flame works like that (it normally requires a target you can see). I will need a Religion check to manipulate the holy smiting magic of your war god to a non-battle purpose.

@Phyzor, yes on that use of Acrobatics, but given the light level and terrain, the DC will be higher

[Infernally Clay]

Something tells me I might need that Inspiration die in a moment or two. :P

[Phyzor]

Ill happily take that higher DC, thank you. Im just a frail halfling with negative STR
[roll0]

[Infernally Clay]

Phew that Inspiration die did indeed come in handy. I've never really tried this sort of thing with a character whose charisma modifier is +0.

D:

[Phyzor]

With everyone distracted would i be able to sneakily tie a rope and bring it down for the others to climb up ?

[Luccan]

Smelkie should be able to sneak a rope down to the party. Also, good call on the Bardic Inspiration use.


Heads up, I probably won't be available for the next couple of days as it is a holiday here. I'll try to get at least one more post up on the IC during this time, so go ahead and post any actions you'd like resolved before I do that

[Phyzor]

Good to know, thanks for the heads up and happy holidays :)

[Vorpal Glaive]

Happy Turkey Day USAers and all hail Tempus!

[Infernally Clay]

Oh no the dice failed me! D':

Guess it's time for punching.

[NontheistCleric]

Is climbing up the rope still half speed, as normal?

[Luccan]

Is climbing up the rope still half speed, as normal?

Indeed it will

[NontheistCleric]

Okay, if we're deciding on climbing order, what does everyone think of Myrus first, then Lonnie, then Maria, then Yorrel, then Della? That puts the toughest caster and healer in front, Maria safely in the middle, and a powerful warrior bringing up the rear.

[Matt4]

Hmm...I'd prefer to go second, this way we get the healer first, then Della which is the fastest member and can multi-attack to thin out the goblins while the others climb, then the rest of the order seems ok..

[NontheistCleric]

Okay, so it's Myrus, then Della, then Lonnie, then Maria, then Yorrel. That seems fine. I suppose it matters less if something comes in to attack us from behind, since we'll be going up the chimney in a few rounds anyway.

[JNAProductions]

Okay, so it's Myrus, then Della, then Lonnie, then Maria, then Yorrel. That seems fine. I suppose it matters less if something comes in to attack us from behind, since we'll be going up the chimney in a few rounds anyway.

Sounds good! Not much to say IC at the moment, so I'll just follow this plan. :)

[Vorpal Glaive]

Climbing sucks!

[roll0]

[Matt4]

To climb is either Athletics or Acrobatics right? Not sure if we get advantage with the rope?

Anyway, here's my Acrobatics roll: [roll0]

[Matt4]

Climbing sucks!


It really does! :P

[NontheistCleric]

Athletics if needed: [roll0]

[JNAProductions]

Is a check needed now that we have a rope?

If so, [roll0], -1 for Dex or -2 for Str.

Edit: I'm scared.

[Luccan]

No worries on the Athletics checks. I'm ruling you all have enough help at this point that I'm not even requiring the check to climb. Between the relatively low initial DC, a rope to hold instead of free climbing, and Myrus beating the DC (so he can help the rest of you up), it's really more of a timing issue than a skill check issue. Not all of you will be up the rope before combat starts, but you will all be able to make it up and participate

[Infernally Clay]

I'm sure Sigrún, Netish and Smelkie won't kill them all before you guys get up there. :P

[JNAProductions]

No worries on the Athletics checks. I'm ruling you all have enough help at this point that I'm not even requiring the check to climb. Between the relatively low initial DC, a rope to hold instead of free climbing, and Myrus beating the DC (so he can help the rest of you up), it's really more of a timing issue than a skill check issue. Not all of you will be up the rope before combat starts, but you will all be able to make it up and participate

Whew. That's a relief.

[Matt4]

I feel like a drunken carrot would be very graceful!

[Luccan]

You all hear the shout, but only the first half of the climbers will have made it to the top at the start of this round

[JNAProductions]

22-Smelkie
22-Maria
20-Yorrel
19-Myrus
19-Ripper the Wolf
16-Sigrún
15-Della
14-Klarg the Bugbear
14-Archer Goblins X2
12-Netish
11-Sword Goblins X4
6-Lonnie

[Luccan]

22-Smelkie
22-Maria
20-Yorrel
19-Myrus
19-Ripper the Wolf
16-Sigrún
15-Della
14-Klarg the Bugbear
14-Archer Goblins X2
12-Netish
11-Sword Goblins X4
6-Lonnie

Much appreciated!

[NontheistCleric]

Lonnie and Yorrel are the second half, so does that mean they will arrive at the start of the second round?

[Luccan]

Lonnie and Yorrel are the second half, so does that mean they will arrive at the start of the second round?

You can make it up this round if you Dash or in some other way can make the 30 foot climb. If Yorrel and Lonnie want to buff people they can, everyone but Smelkie, Netish, and Sigrún are kinda huddled near the top of the chimney, at least for now. But yeah, otherwise you'll get up top next round

[Phyzor]

[roll0]
[roll1]

[Vorpal Glaive]

Myrus would be helping the climbers up. Then he'll rush the bugbear attacking with his warhammer twice (bonus action).

[roll0]
[roll1]

[roll2]
[roll3]

[Phyzor]

woooo, that was a sweet shot. Sorry about your wolfie Luccan :smallredface:

Can I try to hide again after my shot?

[Luccan]

woooo, that was a sweet shot. Sorry about your wolfie Luccan :smallredface:

Can I try to hide again after my shot?

All good. And no, unfortunately, Hide is an action (well, you can use it as a bonus action as a Rogue, but only once you get the Cunning Action ability at level 2)

[Phyzor]

Fair enough

[Vorpal Glaive]

So is the terrain more earth or rock? How will martials relate to the scene? Do we have our footing? Is it wet or dry? Just class-related stuff.

[Luccan]

So is the terrain more earth or rock? How will martials relate to the scene? Do we have our footing? Is it wet or dry? Just class-related stuff.

Rock. It's not particularly damp in this room, although with the creek the whole cave system is humid and it was wet in the tunnel and the wolf cavern

[Phyzor]

Are we waiting on Della, I am fine with the bugbear responding and go from there on

[Matt4]

Sorry guys, had a couple of intense days at work. I'll catch up right away

[Luccan]

Are we waiting on Della, I am fine with the bugbear responding and go from there on

I would've moved forward today, but they posted before I woke up


Sorry guys, had a couple of intense days at work. I'll catch up right away

I know that feeling. Thanks for getting your post up!

[Luccan]

Netish and Smelkie got hit with criticals, so I'm rolling crit damage

Netish damage:
[roll0]

Smelkie damage:
[roll1]

[Lentrax]

That is a total of 10 damage to Netish, halved to 5 because she is raging.

[Phyzor]

Sorry guys, had a couple of intense days at work. I'll catch up right away

No worries, been there as well. Good to have you here.

[Phyzor]

Netish and Smelkie got hit with criticals, so I'm rolling crit damage

Netish damage:
[roll0]

Smelkie damage:
[roll1]

Thats 8 + 3 = 11 damage to my 9 HP :)

[Luccan]

Thats 8 + 3 = 11 damage to my 9 HP :)
Yeah that was a bad crit. Max damage on the base attack alone.

Smelkie is at 0

[Infernally Clay]

Do you round up or down when resisting damage? Sigrún is raging too.

[Infernally Clay]

Well that was a crit, so... [roll0] extra damage coming up!

20 damage in total. Wow. :o

[JNAProductions]

As an OOC reminder, the Goodberries were distributed.
We should each have one, except Lonnie who has two.

DM, what action would it be to feed a berry to an unconscious individual?

[Luccan]

As an OOC reminder, the Goodberries were distributed.
We should each have one, except Lonnie who has two.

DM, what action would it be to feed a berry to an unconscious individual?

I would be fine declaring it an action or bonus action.

[JNAProductions]

I would be fine declaring it an action or bonus action.

Thanks for the ruling :)

[Phyzor]

I think I missed the second round and will come to in round 3

[Luccan]

I think I missed the second round and will come to in round 3

That's correct. And no need for the death save, since you got healed immediately

[JNAProductions]

That's correct. And no need for the death save, since you got healed immediately

Berry power!

DM, how many foes are left?

[Luccan]

Berry power!

DM, how many foes are left?

Looks like it's just three scimitar goblins. You've been dropping them pretty fast

[Luccan]

Heads up, we still need a few people to post their turn. I will try to move us forward today or tomorrow

[JNAProductions]

Am I included in that list?

[Luccan]

Am I included in that list?

I double checked, it's Myrus and Netish. If they don't respond today I will run their turns so we don't suddenly cut two actions from the party and can move forward

[Lentrax]

Ah.

There were enemies between me and the others at the top, so I was waiting to post to see.

But I’ll get something up soon.

[Matt4]

Rerolling the unarmad attack damage (which is a crit, so I'm adding the extra d4)

[roll0]

[Matt4]

Did everyone post or is anyone missing? (Although I believe the goblins are all well dead now, so maybe it would be best to resolve the combat anyway, so we can move forward).

[Phyzor]

Sigrun and Myrus have not posted yet. But if combat has come to a close im good to continue the story :)

[Luccan]

Sorry for the delay all, we should be good to keep moving. I'll have a post up shortly

[Infernally Clay]

I do like a good treasure chest. :D

[Phyzor]

Do the marking on the boxes and barrels look familiar?

I will also take some meat and knives if possible, from the barrels/boxes

[NontheistCleric]

Luccan, are these potions easily indentifiable?

[Luccan]

Do the marking on the boxes and barrels look familiar?

I will also take some meat and knives if possible, from the barrels/boxes

Easy enough to find. Gain two rations and 1-5 tool knives (Daggers are not present in this hoard)

Recognizing the marking would require an Intelligence check and I think it's fair to use History if you're proficient. DC isn't too high


@nontheistcleric, they're red and you can test them without expending them entirely if you like. If you do, that will entitle you to an Int check. Otherwise anyone with either Alchemists Supplies or Herbalism kit proficiency can do so and use their proficiency to identify

[JNAProductions]

I believe I have Herbalism from Druid.
Am at work, so a roll will have to wait.

[JNAProductions]

Herbalism Kit proficiency plus Wisdom:
[roll0]

What do I find, DM?

[Phyzor]

Easy enough to find. Gain two rations and 1-5 tool knives (Daggers are not present in this hoard)

Recognizing the marking would require an Intelligence check and I think it's fair to use History if you're proficient. DC isn't too high

If i can use them as makeshift throwing daggers, i'll take them.

Not proficient in History, so just a straight Intelligence check [roll0]

[Luccan]

Herbalism Kit proficiency plus Wisdom:
[roll0]

What do I find, DM?

You quickly ascertain they're healing potions. You don't recover any HP but simply splashing it on yourself or tasting it you see several small cut close and a bruise heal up


If i can use them as makeshift throwing daggers, i'll take them.

Not proficient in History, so just a straight Intelligence check [roll0]

You're not sure where they're from, though obviously they belong to someone who was having good delivered along the trail

[Matt4]

I'll give it a try for the History check as well: [roll0]

[Infernally Clay]

Just so I know how much we have on hand, how much silver and copper was in the chest?

[Luccan]

Just so I know how much we have on hand, how much silver and copper was in the chest?

600 copper
110 Silver

[Infernally Clay]

600 copper
110 Silver

So that's 13 silver and 75 copper for each of us when we get to Phandalin.

[Luccan]

Does anyone have a torch out? Most of you don't have Darkvision and the room you're entering doesn't have a light source

[Matt4]

Della will light her torch again if needed

[Infernally Clay]

I'll have you know Sigrún eats a lot of carrots!

[NontheistCleric]

Unless it's been over an hour already, Yorrel should still have Light active on her ring.

[Luccan]

Unless it's been over an hour already, Yorrel should still have Light active on her ring.

Ah, I'd forgotten, thank you. I'll get us moving tomorrow

[Phyzor]

You quickly ascertain they're healing potions. You don't recover any HP but simply splashing it on yourself or tasting it you see several small cut close and a bruise heal up

What to roll for this potion?

[Luccan]

What to roll for this potion?

It'll be 2d4+2

[Phyzor]

Need blabla text to roll
[roll0]

Omg rolled d20s instead of d4s
Saw 21 and thought thats not right

[Phyzor]

New chance new rolls
[roll0]

[Infernally Clay]

How close are we to the goblins? Would Sigrún be able to get within 30ft of the one with the staff without being seen? I'd like to throw a javelin at them before they see us coming.

[Luccan]

How close are we to the goblins? Would Sigrún be able to get within 30ft of the one with the staff without being seen? I'd like to throw a javelin at them before they see us coming.

They're just outside the bright light from Yorrel's ring, so about 20ft. In all likelihood they'll notice you momentarily, they're just rather caught up in their argument

[Infernally Clay]

They're just outside the bright light from Yorrel's ring, so about 20ft. In all likelihood they'll notice you momentarily, they're just rather caught up in their argument

Then I won't give them a chance to. >:D

[Infernally Clay]

Oh wow it was a critical hit. I'll roll the extra damage here.

[roll0]

[JNAProductions]

Should we roll Init?

[Phyzor]

Yes we are

reroll for the damage [roll0] + [roll1]

[Infernally Clay]

I legitimately don't know how surprise rounds work or if we get one because of what I did, but I'm sure Luccan has an idea. :P

[Phyzor]

Lol exactly what I was thinking Infernally Clay, just made my move and let the DM decide how it unfolds:)

[Luccan]

I legitimately don't know how surprise rounds work or if we get one because of what I did, but I'm sure Luccan has an idea. :P

Surprise in 5e isn't too confusing, but is a pain because anyone who has played a previous editions is familiar with Surprise Rounds, which 5e does not have. In 5e, Surprise is basically a condition that a creature who is not aware of a threat before Initiative is rolled takes on and lasts until the end of their first turn. They cannot move or take any actions on their first turn and until their first turn passes they also can't use any reactions. So, yeah, you did surprise these guys and basically means I'll roll everyone's Initiative, you all can post a turn of actions, and then we'll go as normal. Just be aware if your initiative falls after the goblins they'll be able to take Opportunity Attacks like normal

Appreciate everyone's patience. I haven't heard from Vorpal Glaive in a little bit and it looks like they haven't been on in almost two weeks, so for now Myrus will be my responsibility mechanically. If we don't hear from Vorpal by the time you decide you're done with the cave, we'll figure out what to do from there.

Edit: Smelkie might not get Sneak Attack. The advantage you've gained is Surprise, no one was actually hiding at the time, at least that I could tell. If someone gets into melee with your target before your turn you might get it though

[Phyzor]

Edit: Smelkie might not get Sneak Attack. The advantage you've gained is Surprise, no one was actually hiding at the time, at least that I could tell. If someone gets into melee with your target before your turn you might get it though

No worries, I am happy to let you rule the plot.
As for Vorpal, he dropped out in another game I am in on discord.

[Luccan]

No worries, I am happy to let you rule the plot.
As for Vorpal, he dropped out in another game I am in on discord.

Ok. We can proceed on that assumption, then.

[JNAProductions]

21-Maria
18-Netish
16-Goblins
14-Smelkie
13-Sigrún
11-Della
9-Myrus
7-Yorrel
0-Lonnie

[Phyzor]

By the way, loving the game speed here Luccan.
Thats also a compliment to my fellow adventurers :smallredface:

[Luccan]

By the way, loving the game speed here Luccan.
Thats also a compliment to my fellow adventurers :smallredface:

Thanks, I appreciate everyone doing their bit to make this run smoothly and at a good pace

[Luccan]

I'm having no luck pulling up Myrus's sheet, so I'll make a War Cleric statblock and and run him that way

[Phyzor]

Rolling for investigation in case its needed [roll0]

[Luccan]

Rolling for investigation in case its needed [roll0]

Among the goblins' pockets you find a gold piece, 4 silver, and 6 copper and a silver table knife

[Phyzor]

Among the goblins' pockets you find a gold piece, 4 silver, and 6 copper and a silver table knife

Offcourse I am taking it all, silver table knife goes next to the other 5 tool knives.

[JNAProductions]

Not much else to say, but let's move on! :)

[Phyzor]

DM: Did I get a response about King Grol's whereabouts?

[Luccan]

DM: Did I get a response about King Grol's whereabouts?

Sorry, I missed your post. I'll update my previous post in the IC with the response

[Luccan]

Anyone have any input on what route you want to take to the cavern?

[Infernally Clay]

Anyone have any input on what route you want to take to the cavern?

I was waiting to see if anyone had any preferences but they don’t so we’ll just go over the bridge.

[Phyzor]

I think it makes sense we're taking the bridge.

[Infernally Clay]

So... are any of these guys close enough to get hit by a spear like last time or will Sigrún just have to run at the nearest goblin and take their head off? :P

[Luccan]

So... are any of these guys close enough to get hit by a spear like last time or will Sigrún just have to run at the nearest goblin and take their head off? :P

They're far enough away you'll have to charge in. Get any closer and they'll notice the light from Yorrel's ring

[JNAProductions]

Lonnie's not really in position to Help Sigrún, but if someone else wants to or if the DM will grant advantage for the earlier murdering...

[Luccan]

Gonna let Netish's words count as the Hell action if Sigrún wants to reroll.

It seems we may have lost NontheistCleric as well, but I'm willing to wait until the new year to call it and just run Yorrel for combat for now. It's the holidays, so I understand if people have to step away for a bit

[Infernally Clay]

I'll reroll it here then. [roll0]

A +5 to the result ain't bad.

[Luccan]

Initiative order

Smelkie
Regular Goblins
Myrus
Della
Lonnie
Sigrún
Netish
Maria
Yorrel
Yeemik(lead goblin)

[onlie2005]

Is there a way to cast a Sleep spell without risking putting her allies to sleep? If so how many goblins does Maria have a chance to knock out and still have the party not in area of effect? This is why we need maps. :)

[Phyzor]

Was i able to hide or spot the human?

[roll0] stealth
[roll1] perception

[JNAProductions]

I'm not last! Yay! :P

[Luccan]

Is there a way to cast a Sleep spell without risking putting her allies to sleep? If so how many goblins does Maria have a chance to knock out and still have the party not in area of effect? This is why we need maps. :)

You'll almost certainly be able to hit multiple goblins without worrying about the party. You're basically at the mouth of the cave, so they can't really surround the party and the ground level is only 20x20 so they can't really spread out


Smelkie hides successfully but you can't see the human from where you are. If nothing else you aren't seeing anything that looks like they killed him either

[Phyzor]

In that case i will hold my attack until one of my teammates is up and in melee

[Phyzor]

Unsure wheter Sigrùn is engaged, but i assume the goblins go before me because im holding my attack

[Luccan]

Sorry, everyone, still dealing with the end of the holiday. I will start us moving again soon and will double check to answer any questions

[Phyzor]

Sorry, everyone, still dealing with the end of the holiday. I will start us moving again soon and will double check to answer any questions

No worries, all it takes is a post like this to let us know real life is also happening and you're still around :smallsmile:

[Luccan]

Unsure wheter Sigrùn is engaged, but i assume the goblins go before me because im holding my attack

Sigrún would be engaged with a a foe, so no need to hold an attack.

Question to everyone, what would be your preferences regarding battle maps? I've been running this Theater of the Mind style because I've never found an easy way to present battle maps for play-by-post, but if anyone has suggestions I'd be willing to give it a shot

[JNAProductions]

Sigrún would be engaged with a a foe, so no need to hold an attack.

Question to everyone, what would be your preferences regarding battle maps? I've been running this Theater of the Mind style because I've never found an easy way to present battle maps for play-by-post, but if anyone has suggestions I'd be willing to give it a shot

Mind Theatre is a-okay with me. :)

[Phyzor]

Im ok like this

[Lentrax]

Theater of the mind is fine with me.

[Luccan]

Hey everybody, happy new year! Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about battle maps so far. We'll stick to theater of the mind for now, but if ever anyone feels they need a visual I'll see if I can rig something up for that turn/round/exploration segment.

On that note, I'm pretty sure we're down to 6 players at most and maybe even only 4-5, so sound off if you haven't posted in a bit and still want to continue with this game. Otherwise I'm gonna go ahead and move forward with all the player turns* that haven't posted yet

*Edit: that's everyone except Myrus, Smelkie, Maria, and Netish, if you need a reminder

[onlie2005]

Was Maria able to cast her spell or was she knocked out by that attack on her?

[Luccan]

Was Maria able to cast her spell or was she knocked out by that attack on her?

Afaik Maria is still on her feet. I am not keeping active track of your HP, as I don't tend to do that at the table. I'll post everyone's turn, but if Maria is up she'll knock out at least a few goblins

[Infernally Clay]

I'm still here! I didn't think it would be her turn again so soon is all. My bad. I'll get a post up.

[Luccan]

I'm still here! I didn't think it would be her turn again so soon is all. My bad. I'll get a post up.

Oh you're good on that front, there's just a few who haven't posted since before you got to the "eating cave". I'll move us forward today

[Luccan]

Can I get an Intimidation check from Lonnie? :smallbiggrin:

[JNAProductions]

Yes. Yes you can.

[roll0]
[roll1] if Advantage is gained from clearly having the upper hand.

Fingers crossed it works!

Edit: Welp. I tried. :P

[Infernally Clay]

Do we recognise the human as Sildar? Don't want to carry this guy all the way to Phandalin and it's not the dude we came to save. :P

[Luccan]

Do we recognise the human as Sildar? Don't want to carry this guy all the way to Phandalin and it's not the dude we came to save. :P

None of you have actually met Sildar, but it's entirely reasonable to conclude that this would be him. A successful Medicine check will let you patch him up enough to be coherent once you've left the cave

Edit: Healing spells are also an option, but given you don't want to take him if he isn't Sildar I figure you wouldn't want to spend the spell

[Infernally Clay]

Oh I didn't mean it like thaaaaat. I meant it would be awkward if we carried this guy to Phandalin and it turns out we had to go back because he wasn't the guy travelling with Gundren.

On the plus side we now have a rough idea where King Grol is, so unless anyone has any other ideas I assume now is as good a time as any to head to Phandalin?

[Phyzor]

Is sildar bound in any way?

[Luccan]

Is sildar bound in any way?

No, just badly beaten. He'll be a little better after that goodberry though.

[Luccan]

I wanted to get back to regular replies but unfortunately the forums weren't working for me today until about 30 minutes ago. And it's still having problems loading. But we will move forward as soon as I can get a stable enough connection to post

[Phyzor]

I had some issues loading the boards as well yesterday, today it seems resolved.