"He seems to like you, Zanigur," Grimm states. "Perhaps you should ask him who this Klarg is and if there's anything this Klarg has been wanting. Might also be worth asking if there's more than one way into their caverns and this eating cave."
Puck puts a paw up on Zanigur's shoulder, giving him a knowing look. Puck's read enough stories to know when a good cop/bad cop might work. Then he kneels down next to the goblin.
"Oh boy, this is tough stuff my friend. Watching your friends die right in front of your eyes; I can't even imagine. No reason we need more violence here. Now, you already know my friends here can ease your pain. And I'd love nothing more than to untie you and set you free. All I'd ask is in exchange is information--who is Klarg, what's he looking for, where he's living, and any traps or danger we may face along the way--this would all be extremely helpful to us so we can go have a conversation with him. We're all smart people here; no reason we can't help each other out."
Puck pulls a small pouch of berries off his belt, opens it, and pops one is mouth, chewing slowly.
Persuasion Check (first if no Advantage; higher if there is Advantage): 18 ; 25
The goblin eyes Puck dubiously, clearly not quite buying into what he’s saying, but when Zanigur speaks up again he starts squirming in his bindings. “No kill Urag! I not know what Klarg want other than what he say. He work for big boss of clan! You let Urag live, I show you cave where Klarg and human is! Yes, most helpful Urag! Promise??”
“You lead us there, and I will consider not ending your miserable life,” Zanigur intones to the sniveling goblin. He surreptitiously glances sidelong at the others, making sure this meets their approval.
Zanigur nods to Puck and Kara. "Let's stand him up, then. If you betray us, goblin, your death will be slow and painful."
Before leaving, Zanigur will pick up the empty map case, as well as one of the shortbows belonging to the fallen goblins. He will grab a quiver of arrows and sling it over his shoulder. "Just in case," he offers to anyone who looks at him askew.
Kara shakes her head and prays for the souls of her companions. She places a hand on Urag's shoulder and whispers to him, "Show us the way, Urag, and no harm will come to you. But should you harm another, forgiveness may forever be out of your reach."
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Urag nods vigorously that he understands, but remains on the ground until someone picks him up to carry him. It is pretty clear the grievous leg wound will hamper his movement. Grimm checks over the horses, but finds nothing more of value; they have been picked clean. Urag looks to the cart dubiously. "You not be able to bring wagon. Won't fit on goblin trail."
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"Alright big guy, let's get you up off the floor, yeah?"
Puck helps Urag to his feet, helping shoulder his weight. He then turns to his companions.
"Anyone able to help our friend here bear a bit more weight on that leg?"
Puck looks to hand Urag over to a companion with a bit more strength or some skill in medicine. He then begins to search the surrounding area, looking for a good place to move the cart and keep it concealed from people traveling the road until he and his companions are able to return.
Puck helps Zanigur lead the oxen and cart off the road and into as much tree/brush cover as possible, and then aids in binding them to a nearby tree. He then grabs one ox by its cheeks and looks at it in the eye.
"Now don't go running off, alright beautiful? I'd miss you too damn much."
Puck simulates a kissing noise and then pulls his hands away and wipes them on his clothes. He gestures to his companions in the way Urag indicated.
"Well ladies, gentlemen, goblins of all ages. Shall we?"
Kara nods and follows behind the group unless Grimm needs help with the goblin. Kara has no qualms about carrying the injured fellow.
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"He seems to like you, Zanigur," Grimm states. "Perhaps you should ask him who this Klarg is and if there's anything this Klarg has been wanting. Might also be worth asking if there's more than one way into their caverns and this eating cave."
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Puck puts a paw up on Zanigur's shoulder, giving him a knowing look. Puck's read enough stories to know when a good cop/bad cop might work. Then he kneels down next to the goblin.
"Oh boy, this is tough stuff my friend. Watching your friends die right in front of your eyes; I can't even imagine. No reason we need more violence here. Now, you already know my friends here can ease your pain. And I'd love nothing more than to untie you and set you free. All I'd ask is in exchange is information--who is Klarg, what's he looking for, where he's living, and any traps or danger we may face along the way--this would all be extremely helpful to us so we can go have a conversation with him. We're all smart people here; no reason we can't help each other out."
Puck pulls a small pouch of berries off his belt, opens it, and pops one is mouth, chewing slowly.
Persuasion Check (first if no Advantage; higher if there is Advantage): 18 ; 25
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
“I don’t have any problem killing him,” Zanigur says casually to Puck. “I’d actually like an excuse to slit his throat.”
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"He ain't lying--I've seen him do worse with far less reason. So let's make a deal, yeah?"
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Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
The goblin eyes Puck dubiously, clearly not quite buying into what he’s saying, but when Zanigur speaks up again he starts squirming in his bindings. “No kill Urag! I not know what Klarg want other than what he say. He work for big boss of clan! You let Urag live, I show you cave where Klarg and human is! Yes, most helpful Urag! Promise??”
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“You lead us there, and I will consider not ending your miserable life,” Zanigur intones to the sniveling goblin. He surreptitiously glances sidelong at the others, making sure this meets their approval.
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Grimm looks on unflinching, with the face of someone who has seen much worse and has seen such threats followed through.
She gives a very slight nod when Zanigur looks her way.
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Zanigur nods to Puck and Kara. "Let's stand him up, then. If you betray us, goblin, your death will be slow and painful."
Before leaving, Zanigur will pick up the empty map case, as well as one of the shortbows belonging to the fallen goblins. He will grab a quiver of arrows and sling it over his shoulder. "Just in case," he offers to anyone who looks at him askew.
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Grimm gathers the remaining quivers (3?) and offers one to Puck and the other two to Irena.
Still holding the jewels and coins, she pulls an empty sack from her backpack and simply says, "Group funds."
As they y prepare to leave, Grimm gives the dead horses a once over in case any belongings of their employer remains.
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Kara shakes her head and prays for the souls of her companions. She places a hand on Urag's shoulder and whispers to him, "Show us the way, Urag, and no harm will come to you. But should you harm another, forgiveness may forever be out of your reach."
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Ru's Current Status
Urag nods vigorously that he understands, but remains on the ground until someone picks him up to carry him. It is pretty clear the grievous leg wound will hamper his movement. Grimm checks over the horses, but finds nothing more of value; they have been picked clean. Urag looks to the cart dubiously. "You not be able to bring wagon. Won't fit on goblin trail."
Irena, you still with us?
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"Alright big guy, let's get you up off the floor, yeah?"
Puck helps Urag to his feet, helping shoulder his weight. He then turns to his companions.
"Anyone able to help our friend here bear a bit more weight on that leg?"
Puck looks to hand Urag over to a companion with a bit more strength or some skill in medicine. He then begins to search the surrounding area, looking for a good place to move the cart and keep it concealed from people traveling the road until he and his companions are able to return.
Survival Check: 20
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
Grimm bandages the goblin up with shreds of the other goblins' clothes to help stop or at least slow the bleeding.
She also offers to assist the goblin along the path.
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Zanigur helps tie up the cart & oxen somewhere out of view of the main trail.
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Puck, roll your Survival check with Advantage since you have the aid of Zanigur.
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Puck looks harder for a good spot for the cart...
Survival Check Roll #2: 4
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
Zanigur doesn’t really care about the cart; he’s more interested in trying to find Sildar and Gundren.
“The goods are a loss if our employer is gone,” he tells Puck. “Let’s just secure them best as we can, and move out.”
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"Sounds good to me, Mr. Z."
Puck helps Zanigur lead the oxen and cart off the road and into as much tree/brush cover as possible, and then aids in binding them to a nearby tree. He then grabs one ox by its cheeks and looks at it in the eye.
"Now don't go running off, alright beautiful? I'd miss you too damn much."
Puck simulates a kissing noise and then pulls his hands away and wipes them on his clothes. He gestures to his companions in the way Urag indicated.
"Well ladies, gentlemen, goblins of all ages. Shall we?"
Long live the PCs of the Past:
Puck of the Shivering Summit -- Tabaxi Bard, College of Lore -- Lyrel's Lost Mines of Phandelver
Alus -- High Elf Cleric of Valkur, Tempest Domain -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Ah'brasar -- Aarakocra Druid, Circle of Wildfire -- Yet Another Storm King's Thunder
Furlong J. Rosewood -- Human Monk, Way of the Open Hand -- The Exploits of Misfit Company
Zanigur takes up the rear and starts to play his lyre, which is tuned in a strange minor scale.
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Kara nods and follows behind the group unless Grimm needs help with the goblin. Kara has no qualms about carrying the injured fellow.
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