Harmony was satisfied with the Aisha disguise, knowing that there's no way the goblins could see through this. She had heard Denisha talk about wanting to take a bath, nodding back in agreement to what Olive said before hearing Jove. "Okay, let's go back outside through the entrance. 'Aisha' here should be in the middle so that way from front and behind, the goblins won't see as much of her to make the disguise that much more convincing. Don't say a word until we get out, okay?" Harmony had said to the others before letting Denisha know to stay quiet. Once we decide a marching order of who's in front of Denisha and who is behind her, they will head back the way they came toward the entrance like Aisha had earlier. She would be directly in front of Denisha as they walk.
Fortunately, the path back through the large corridor and the entryway does not cross the path of any goblins within the ruins; when you ascend the wood staircase and reach the afternoon sky, you soon spot Aisha and T'savi resting in a nearby glade, whereupon Harmony realizes the stark differences between her disguised Denisha and Aisha herself. In the darkness of the ruins, she had created the appearance of a light grey fur, rather than a silky black.
"Hmm," Abraxas hums. "Dust and Welton. We should probably go get them . . . I guess. Assuming they are willing to come with us. Denisha, are you comfortable hiding here? How do we feel about going back in, friends?"
((OOC Aisha is a white-tiger actually, her panther is black ~))
Aisha's right ear folds back, shuffling her silken, black hair just a bit, as those moonlit strands covered her visage. Parting just enough to reveal the most pure, striking, emerald colored iris staring through those silky locks at Misti for the briefest of moments. Silvery brow raised, a bit of annoyance displayed at her being, a soft, feminine growl emanating, before letting it go.
The female was tiny. She could barely at full height stand at the five foot mark. Her back was an intricate display of ingenuity with minimality. Her backpack had been altered to sit around her quivers. Both quivers sitting the same direction, leading to her right hand, both filled like a porcupine with fine missiles. On each side, strapped to the pack itself, and wrapped around her waist, were two small sacks, one on each side, holding what appeared to be supplies, and tools. She looked prepared for an extended trip. Finally turning to the group that had just entered, having more or less heard what they had been saying as she passively listened to it. Once facing the group, they would see that her hair had a single, wavy bang that went over one eye, leaving only her left eye exposed, as she sizes the group up. A smirk dancing across her lips at some more than others, playful, enticing.
Her armor was nearly invisible against her stark, white fur, interlaced with a Rorschach-esque black, striped pattern, If not for the bolts and seams, she would almost appear naked. The armor only covering her chest, hips, and some of her legs. Leaving most of her slim and lightly toned abdomen and button exposed. Her back was much the same, sinuous, smooth and covered in charcoal stripes. Her bust, was average, but the armor seemed to be made to enhance the curves, and emphasize the areas they were meant to cover. But the armor also looked easy to move in, light, and overall un-hindering.
Just over the pack itself, her bow was hung against it in such a way it was easy to draw, though the bow looked almost too large for her tiny feminine frame. Her tail behind her moving slowly, deliberately. From behind her, a panther, with sleek, jet-black fur walked around the Tabaxi defensively, it too looked over the group that had just entered. It was almost as large as she was. The Tabaxi's hand gently stroking from just behind it's ears, down it's neck, and across it's back. It didn't move to threaten anyone, but it was clear it was protective of its mistress.
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Aisha's ears perked as she easily heard the group coming up, spotting an odd looking Tabaxi with them, and wondering whom it was. Her hands constantly petting Tsavi as the group arose. Who is... her face contorting to match her confusion, as she was expecting them to be bringing out a human.. Unless the parent of that particular guard had unique tastes. Aisha didn't get up to greet them, seeing that that seemed unharmed thus far.
Once they were close enough, she would call out to them Who is this, and what has happened in this one's absence? Were you unable to find the one we sought, or did you instead find this one.. err.. her... Aisha means.... stumbling over her words a little. She asked, mostly trying to get a gauge on the situation as it stood.
Jove claps at the sight of the two Aishas. "Do that mirror bit where you mimic movements! Oooh! Or maybe see if Tsavi likes one of you better, like you are getting a divorce!"
OOC: Apologies, the first part of Aisha's introduction - "Aisha's right ear folds back, shuffling her silken, black hair just a bit..." - is what has always stuck with me. Either way, the other "tabaxi" is a light shade of grey, and not a perfect match.
"There is also Jamorin, though I have not seen him in some time. I fear he may be dead. I would dare not ask any more of you, but...if we leave now, we are surely dooming them all," Denisha pleads.
Harmony was glad that they were able to get out of there without being spotted by goblins, back outside as she saw Aisha and Tsavi resting nearby. That's when she realized that she got the fur colored wrong, feeling so awful for messing up like that. Then she had heard Aisha and then Jove, sighing. "Yes, we had found Fritjor's sister. This is Denisha. I tried to disguise her as you so we could sneak her out and get past the goblins. But her other friends are still inside." Harmony had said back to Aisha. Then she heard Abraxas and Denisha, nodding back. "Let's go back in and save the others! Denisha, you'll need to hide out here somewhere. But we'll make sure to come back with your friends." she now said to her with a reassuring smile.
Aisha's brow furrows. And while she doesn't seem mad, she deadpans a face before saying to Harmony Aisha is nyot sure if she should be flattered you attempted to disguise her as this one.. or insulted you think Aisha looks like.. that. Aisha feels she is at-least relatively attractive to most races, yes? No? a slow sigh escapes her, as Tsavi looks away and huffs.. several times.. almost sounding like laughter, just before Aisha would smack her, softly, of the back of the head as one would a friend who just went along with a joke against you. As Jove began to speak though Aisha looked at him and the last embers of that potential romance faded. Shaking her head before getting more serious.
Looking to the other 'Aisha' she would say Mmm, Deneisha.. is it? Do you have any possessions from any of your friends? While Tsavi may not be a hound.. Animals are known for their ability to trrrack. And Aisha is sure that her and her panther have the best chance at hiding of the grroup. Let me finish my rest as I .. feel my strength reforming already. And Tsavi, and Aisha can go in alone.... and trrrack them. Or if not.. Aisha and Tsavi can still track them alone.... while the rest of the grroup here makes sure the goblins do not follow, yes? Distrraction while Aisha does her worrk? Does this plan seem sound? Aisha can hide in the shadows while you all make sure her shadow doesn't have one.
Denisha agrees absentmindedly, staring at the canopy above. "Of course, I'll...I'll wait here for you. I'm so tired. I could use a rest on some nice, soft ground..." she says.
OOC: This place probably seems like a veritable labyrinth, so to sum up the situation within...
The main entryway leads to the bribed goblins, the main corridor, and an unexplored door.
The main corridor leads to the room with notes and half-eaten rats on tables, the large open room with goblins seated at tables, the shadow room, an unexplored door, and Denisha's prison.
The large open room with goblins seated at tables has two unexplored doors (one each on its south and east walls).
"Maybe we can distract some goblins to get through the rooms. Once Aisha is up and running again, obviously. If Harmony's translator spell is still active, perhaps she could yell into the room in goblin that there is some trouble and they need help. I could put up an illusion of a bookcase that we could all stand in or something. It may be dark enough that the color difference isn't enough to tip them off."
OOC: Harmony could use tongues if it is still active and thaumaturgy to yell into the room like a goblin. Then when they run past us, I could silentimage to create a bookcase visage just a tad closer, we can hug the wall. After they pass, we could drop the illusion and enter.
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A Hit Die 57
T Hit Die 4
Aisha visibly flinched at the thought of them making noise. But then added If that is what you intend to do, atleast make sure it's somehtign that they can't figure out on a cursury glance! Make sure to say something like "A patrol from the city is scouting the area and passed towards the next town" or something they will have to look for, else they will simply look around, shrug, and come back more suspicious than before. Though make
Aisha heaved a sigh of relief though, feeling her strength return, though not quite sure why. Then approaching each person who had taken some of her gear, sans the rope, of course, and taking it back, assuring them she could probably handle it now. As the group continued to handle it's decisions, Aisha would make ready near the entrance, as what they did wouldn't effect her unless they screwed up. But just before leaving, she would say Purrhaps considerr leaving one of you up here with your recently rescued sister, yes?
There were things Aisha hadn't taken into consideration with this idea, but she wasn't particularly smart, even if she seemed like it once in a while. With that, Aisha would make her way back to the entrance, fully geared once more, with Tsavi next to her, both feeling refreshed, and glad she listened to her friends warnings. Once the group was ready, Aisha would head inside, to get 'ahead' of them so that when they sprung their ruse, she wouldn't be directly in the goblins path.
Then, thinking to herself in her head Aisha will seek these friends of the person the cowardly guard wouldn't seek himself. Howeverr.... Aisha also has other plans. Her face growing serious. That room was prrotected..... And a room with nyothing in it.... has no reason to be guarded so.... It is time Aisha paid another visit. Purrhaps one of the friends is there afterall.. wizards, yes? Or... purrhaps something worth stealing away might be available.... And if nyothign else.. atleast Aisha will know one way or the other. Once this business is taken care of furrst... Then Aisha will do as promised and seek out these 'friends' but Aisha will be much morre prrepared this time... a small sense of paranoia growing in her mind.
((OOC -Translation of the last paragraph/Aisha's plans for the DM's sake -
Aisha intends to get ahead of the group, though not starting until they're ready to enact their own plan. Aisha's first stop however, is going to be the 'shadow room' and inspect it one more time. She hopes to find something 'worth taking' but realizes this also could be where one of the mage friends might be at, so her intent is not entirely selfish. This time however, she will ready the Disengage as she enters very VERY cautiously/slowly, watching for any signs the trap was going to trigger again using her passive perception, if you will allow it, if not roll for her when this becomes applicable.
Stealth rolls for Aisha, and Tsavi, when this all begins (before she enters the place she came out of an hour ago etc): 19 - 10
If no more shadows appear, She will inspect each drawer, shelf, and other potential container/item holder within the room for 'treasure' or 'knowledge' worth taking. However, she will also be looking for anything like a hidden button/switch/lever, hidden door, Illusion, or other such things that could be hiding secrets (Investigation roll: 2)
Regardless of the results of her search, unless she found one of the hidden mages, one of the following will be her next course of action:
Re-rolling stealth if it was broken at some point for bot herself and Tsavi.
And then proceeding to the first 'unexplored door' as she was there for that one and is aware they didn't look inside. But will decide actions for that door at the time.
Unless she found one of the mages. At which point I will post her actions at that time.))
Harmony had heard what Aisha said, looking down and frowning as she felt really awful now. "I am so so sorry! It was dark inside the room." she said back to her, sighing. Then she listened as the other talked about how she and Tsavi could track down Denisha's friends while the rest of them makes sure that the goblins don't follow, creating distractions. "Oh, yeah that sounds like a good idea!" she said back, nodding. She soon heard Jove's idea, surprised and liking that. "That would be a good idea!" she eagerly said back. But then Aisha mentioned that if they do that, it has to be something that can't be figured out at a glance since the goblins would just come back more suspicious. "Okay. If anything, I could use Disguise Self to make myself into a tall goblin to distract them with my charm and song as well if that doesn't work." Harmony had said back to her. She would go with Aisha and the group inside once they decide what to do.
Abraxas will follow along with Jove's plan. He watches the goblins and had readied Ice Knife if any goblins obviously detect the party through Jove's illusion.
OOC: I was originally thinking the Jove plan was for the group of four goblins that we peeked into the room, but then closed the door without pushing through.
"Nice work, Harmony. Now let's get out of here. These cobwebs creep me out."
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Harmony was satisfied with the Aisha disguise, knowing that there's no way the goblins could see through this. She had heard Denisha talk about wanting to take a bath, nodding back in agreement to what Olive said before hearing Jove. "Okay, let's go back outside through the entrance. 'Aisha' here should be in the middle so that way from front and behind, the goblins won't see as much of her to make the disguise that much more convincing. Don't say a word until we get out, okay?" Harmony had said to the others before letting Denisha know to stay quiet. Once we decide a marching order of who's in front of Denisha and who is behind her, they will head back the way they came toward the entrance like Aisha had earlier. She would be directly in front of Denisha as they walk.
Harmony Deception (+ Profiency): 7
Fortunately, the path back through the large corridor and the entryway does not cross the path of any goblins within the ruins; when you ascend the wood staircase and reach the afternoon sky, you soon spot Aisha and T'savi resting in a nearby glade, whereupon Harmony realizes the stark differences between her disguised Denisha and Aisha herself. In the darkness of the ruins, she had created the appearance of a light grey fur, rather than a silky black.
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"Hmm," Abraxas hums. "Dust and Welton. We should probably go get them . . . I guess. Assuming they are willing to come with us. Denisha, are you comfortable hiding here? How do we feel about going back in, friends?"
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((OOC Aisha is a white-tiger actually, her panther is black ~))
Aisha's right ear folds back, shuffling her silken, black hair just a bit, as those moonlit strands covered her visage. Parting just enough to reveal the most pure, striking, emerald colored iris staring through those silky locks at Misti for the briefest of moments. Silvery brow raised, a bit of annoyance displayed at her being, a soft, feminine growl emanating, before letting it go.
The female was tiny. She could barely at full height stand at the five foot mark. Her back was an intricate display of ingenuity with minimality. Her backpack had been altered to sit around her quivers. Both quivers sitting the same direction, leading to her right hand, both filled like a porcupine with fine missiles. On each side, strapped to the pack itself, and wrapped around her waist, were two small sacks, one on each side, holding what appeared to be supplies, and tools. She looked prepared for an extended trip. Finally turning to the group that had just entered, having more or less heard what they had been saying as she passively listened to it. Once facing the group, they would see that her hair had a single, wavy bang that went over one eye, leaving only her left eye exposed, as she sizes the group up. A smirk dancing across her lips at some more than others, playful, enticing.
Her armor was nearly invisible against her stark, white fur, interlaced with a Rorschach-esque black, striped pattern, If not for the bolts and seams, she would almost appear naked. The armor only covering her chest, hips, and some of her legs. Leaving most of her slim and lightly toned abdomen and button exposed. Her back was much the same, sinuous, smooth and covered in charcoal stripes. Her bust, was average, but the armor seemed to be made to enhance the curves, and emphasize the areas they were meant to cover. But the armor also looked easy to move in, light, and overall un-hindering.
Just over the pack itself, her bow was hung against it in such a way it was easy to draw, though the bow looked almost too large for her tiny feminine frame. Her tail behind her moving slowly, deliberately. From behind her, a panther, with sleek, jet-black fur walked around the Tabaxi defensively, it too looked over the group that had just entered. It was almost as large as she was. The Tabaxi's hand gently stroking from just behind it's ears, down it's neck, and across it's back. It didn't move to threaten anyone, but it was clear it was protective of its mistress.
---Sadly I wasn't able to find any good art that fit the character so I picked the closest thing google provided :x---
Aisha's ears perked as she easily heard the group coming up, spotting an odd looking Tabaxi with them, and wondering whom it was. Her hands constantly petting Tsavi as the group arose. Who is... her face contorting to match her confusion, as she was expecting them to be bringing out a human.. Unless the parent of that particular guard had unique tastes. Aisha didn't get up to greet them, seeing that that seemed unharmed thus far.
Once they were close enough, she would call out to them Who is this, and what has happened in this one's absence? Were you unable to find the one we sought, or did you instead find this one.. err.. her... Aisha means.... stumbling over her words a little. She asked, mostly trying to get a gauge on the situation as it stood.
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Jove claps at the sight of the two Aishas. "Do that mirror bit where you mimic movements! Oooh! Or maybe see if Tsavi likes one of you better, like you are getting a divorce!"
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OOC: Apologies, the first part of Aisha's introduction - "Aisha's right ear folds back, shuffling her silken, black hair just a bit..." - is what has always stuck with me. Either way, the other "tabaxi" is a light shade of grey, and not a perfect match.
"There is also Jamorin, though I have not seen him in some time. I fear he may be dead. I would dare not ask any more of you, but...if we leave now, we are surely dooming them all," Denisha pleads.
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Harmony was glad that they were able to get out of there without being spotted by goblins, back outside as she saw Aisha and Tsavi resting nearby. That's when she realized that she got the fur colored wrong, feeling so awful for messing up like that. Then she had heard Aisha and then Jove, sighing. "Yes, we had found Fritjor's sister. This is Denisha. I tried to disguise her as you so we could sneak her out and get past the goblins. But her other friends are still inside." Harmony had said back to Aisha. Then she heard Abraxas and Denisha, nodding back. "Let's go back in and save the others! Denisha, you'll need to hide out here somewhere. But we'll make sure to come back with your friends." she now said to her with a reassuring smile.
Aisha's brow furrows. And while she doesn't seem mad, she deadpans a face before saying to Harmony Aisha is nyot sure if she should be flattered you attempted to disguise her as this one.. or insulted you think Aisha looks like.. that. Aisha feels she is at-least relatively attractive to most races, yes? No? a slow sigh escapes her, as Tsavi looks away and huffs.. several times.. almost sounding like laughter, just before Aisha would smack her, softly, of the back of the head as one would a friend who just went along with a joke against you. As Jove began to speak though Aisha looked at him and the last embers of that potential romance faded. Shaking her head before getting more serious.
Looking to the other 'Aisha' she would say Mmm, Deneisha.. is it? Do you have any possessions from any of your friends? While Tsavi may not be a hound.. Animals are known for their ability to trrrack. And Aisha is sure that her and her panther have the best chance at hiding of the grroup. Let me finish my rest as I .. feel my strength reforming already. And Tsavi, and Aisha can go in alone.... and trrrack them. Or if not.. Aisha and Tsavi can still track them alone.... while the rest of the grroup here makes sure the goblins do not follow, yes? Distrraction while Aisha does her worrk? Does this plan seem sound? Aisha can hide in the shadows while you all make sure her shadow doesn't have one.
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"Oh I can do distractions and misdirections..." Jove says happily. "I like this plan."
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"If we are planning to try and help the other three, I can certainly assist," Abraxas says. He turns back toward the goblin hideout.
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Denisha agrees absentmindedly, staring at the canopy above. "Of course, I'll...I'll wait here for you. I'm so tired. I could use a rest on some nice, soft ground..." she says.
OOC: This place probably seems like a veritable labyrinth, so to sum up the situation within...
The main entryway leads to the bribed goblins, the main corridor, and an unexplored door.
The main corridor leads to the room with notes and half-eaten rats on tables, the large open room with goblins seated at tables, the shadow room, an unexplored door, and Denisha's prison.
The large open room with goblins seated at tables has two unexplored doors (one each on its south and east walls).
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(is the rest over?)
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"Maybe we can distract some goblins to get through the rooms. Once Aisha is up and running again, obviously. If Harmony's translator spell is still active, perhaps she could yell into the room in goblin that there is some trouble and they need help. I could put up an illusion of a bookcase that we could all stand in or something. It may be dark enough that the color difference isn't enough to tip them off."
OOC: Harmony could use tongues if it is still active and thaumaturgy to yell into the room like a goblin. Then when they run past us, I could silent image to create a bookcase visage just a tad closer, we can hug the wall. After they pass, we could drop the illusion and enter.
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OOC: Wanted to make sure you had enough time to plan before I advanced, but yes, sorry, the rest can be over now.
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A Hit Die 5 7
T Hit Die 4
Aisha visibly flinched at the thought of them making noise. But then added If that is what you intend to do, atleast make sure it's somehtign that they can't figure out on a cursury glance! Make sure to say something like "A patrol from the city is scouting the area and passed towards the next town" or something they will have to look for, else they will simply look around, shrug, and come back more suspicious than before. Though make
Aisha heaved a sigh of relief though, feeling her strength return, though not quite sure why. Then approaching each person who had taken some of her gear, sans the rope, of course, and taking it back, assuring them she could probably handle it now. As the group continued to handle it's decisions, Aisha would make ready near the entrance, as what they did wouldn't effect her unless they screwed up. But just before leaving, she would say Purrhaps considerr leaving one of you up here with your recently rescued sister, yes?
There were things Aisha hadn't taken into consideration with this idea, but she wasn't particularly smart, even if she seemed like it once in a while. With that, Aisha would make her way back to the entrance, fully geared once more, with Tsavi next to her, both feeling refreshed, and glad she listened to her friends warnings. Once the group was ready, Aisha would head inside, to get 'ahead' of them so that when they sprung their ruse, she wouldn't be directly in the goblins path.
Then, thinking to herself in her head Aisha will seek these friends of the person the cowardly guard wouldn't seek himself. Howeverr.... Aisha also has other plans. Her face growing serious. That room was prrotected..... And a room with nyothing in it.... has no reason to be guarded so.... It is time Aisha paid another visit. Purrhaps one of the friends is there afterall.. wizards, yes? Or... purrhaps something worth stealing away might be available.... And if nyothign else.. atleast Aisha will know one way or the other. Once this business is taken care of furrst... Then Aisha will do as promised and seek out these 'friends' but Aisha will be much morre prrepared this time... a small sense of paranoia growing in her mind.
((OOC -Translation of the last paragraph/Aisha's plans for the DM's sake -
Aisha intends to get ahead of the group, though not starting until they're ready to enact their own plan. Aisha's first stop however, is going to be the 'shadow room' and inspect it one more time. She hopes to find something 'worth taking' but realizes this also could be where one of the mage friends might be at, so her intent is not entirely selfish. This time however, she will ready the Disengage as she enters very VERY cautiously/slowly, watching for any signs the trap was going to trigger again using her passive perception, if you will allow it, if not roll for her when this becomes applicable.
Stealth rolls for Aisha, and Tsavi, when this all begins (before she enters the place she came out of an hour ago etc): 19 - 10
If no more shadows appear, She will inspect each drawer, shelf, and other potential container/item holder within the room for 'treasure' or 'knowledge' worth taking. However, she will also be looking for anything like a hidden button/switch/lever, hidden door, Illusion, or other such things that could be hiding secrets (Investigation roll: 2)
Regardless of the results of her search, unless she found one of the hidden mages, one of the following will be her next course of action:
Re-rolling stealth if it was broken at some point for bot herself and Tsavi.
And then proceeding to the first 'unexplored door' as she was there for that one and is aware they didn't look inside. But will decide actions for that door at the time.
Unless she found one of the mages. At which point I will post her actions at that time.))
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Harmony had heard what Aisha said, looking down and frowning as she felt really awful now. "I am so so sorry! It was dark inside the room." she said back to her, sighing. Then she listened as the other talked about how she and Tsavi could track down Denisha's friends while the rest of them makes sure that the goblins don't follow, creating distractions. "Oh, yeah that sounds like a good idea!" she said back, nodding. She soon heard Jove's idea, surprised and liking that. "That would be a good idea!" she eagerly said back. But then Aisha mentioned that if they do that, it has to be something that can't be figured out at a glance since the goblins would just come back more suspicious. "Okay. If anything, I could use Disguise Self to make myself into a tall goblin to distract them with my charm and song as well if that doesn't work." Harmony had said back to her. She would go with Aisha and the group inside once they decide what to do.
Abraxas will follow along with Jove's plan. He watches the goblins and had readied Ice Knife if any goblins obviously detect the party through Jove's illusion.
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OOC: There were two different groups of goblins within the ruins. Which group is this distraction being planned for?
Ready to advance once Jove's plan is set in motion! Thanks for the advance actions, Rai.
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OOC: I was originally thinking the Jove plan was for the group of four goblins that we peeked into the room, but then closed the door without pushing through.
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