Kai will carefully situate Sildar with her free hand before dropping some water on his face to get rid of some of the dirt and blood. She will then try to wake him while the others gather around. She acknowledges Moss' question. "It's likely they may return. We shouldn't stay longer than we need to. Take what we need and get out as soon as possible. Maybe collapse the cave to prevent their return and looting for a while?"
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Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
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"I think I know what happened."Nobody said after awhile from the mouth of the cavern entrance, completing his cursory investigation of the place. "I am going to go ahead. Stake this outside until we leave with what we can. Make sure any stragglers or brave ones do not get any ideas. Ostran. If you could cover me?"He requests, then turns briefly back to the others further inside. "Uh.. I.. what was it called again... *finger snaps* Oh yes! See you can make a cot -- no, a makeshift stretcher. Should be enough around for that."He suggests.
Whether Ostran or another follows, Nobody back tracks to Klarg's cave to look around for a pointy stick or javelins to aid in his... warning.. totem.. before posting it outside.
Kai looks at Sildar, attempting to wake him again, before focusing on the goblin. "You and a friend of yours are going to stay with us. Aid us in our search for our other companion. If you behave, we may even unchain you. But you must assist in our mission of retrieving our other friend. If you misbehave, you'll get punished. How does that sound?"
She waits for the goblin's answer before looking to him for answers. "Are there any other exits to this cave other than the one we entered through? Where would the rest of your group have gone? Where can we find our other friend?"
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Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Moss, you search the cave, you search around the cooking pot and you take all the bunks apart. As you ruffle through one in the corner, you notice Zurzg to get more nervous and to watch you. You find 35 copper under that bed. That is all you can find.
Nobody, you and Ostran return to Klargs body and there on the eastern wall behind some crates you find the javelin he threw at Mal earlier.
Kai, you cut the ropes that were tied around Sildars hands and feet and you remove the cloth around his mouth, before you wash his face. He opens his eyes for a moment and he recognizes you: So you scared them away, looks like we made the right choice...
He tries to chuckle, but chokes instead.
Zurzg listens to your question, before he answers: Your other friend? The dwarf? I told you he was sent to King Grol, but you said you killed King Grol, so I don't know where he is or where the others are going. Maybe they will look for more survivors.
Sildar is exausted, beaten and bruised, maybe a broken rib, but nothing lifethreatening. All he needs is rest and a few ointments. Of course some divine healing or magic potion won't hurt either.
Kai looks to the rest of the group. "Are we resting here, attempting to get back to the cart, or going after the other goblins?" Kai then looks to Sildar with a slight reassuring smile. "We couldn't let you just get eaten now could we? I don't suppose this extends our timeline to getting to Phandalin?"
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Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
"Not too shabby work, if I do say so myself."Nobody says as he examines the Javelin, giving it appreciative looks. He motions for Ostran to follow as they make their way back to the cave entrance. Along the way, he'll stop by the wolf pen to see if the goblin he originally interrogated remained tied up, either confirming or disproving a theory. Whether it is or not, he lingers only long enough for the glance inside before moving on far enough outside to turn Klarg's head into a warning totem.
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Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Nobody, as far as you can tell the Goblin is gone. Also the two injured wolves woke up by now and the three were feasting on Mogs body.
As you build the totem you see the sky turning gold and orange color as the sun sets.
Sildar looks at Kai: I don’t know what time it is but i think you still have another day. On the other hand, where are the provisions? If i remember correctly the path to this cave was very narrow. Personally i wouldn’t mind a nights rest, but how safe will it be here? Maybe they will come back with reenforcement.
In spite of wanting to be quick, Nobody was not the strongest of people. So, it takes him a good few minutes tops to get the javelin nice and stuck in the ground so that Klarg's head wouldn't off-balance over a stiff breeze. "There. That should do it.. I think. Horrendous thing."He clicks his tongue and shakes his head, then turns to the setting sun. Frowning, he heads back inside to regroup with the others. Leery of the wolves eating Klarg's head on their way out, Nobody tosses out at least two days worth of jerky near enough to the wolf pen for them to eventually notice on his way back.
Whenever he does get back, he informs them of the situation.
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Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Kai hums in thought. "It seems that it is becoming night? The question is. Should we push to find your coworker, or head to Phandalin as you instructed with you? You are our hirer. What would you instruct? Depending on your choice depends on if we return to the cart before resting or remain here with lookouts." Kai looks to Moss. "We could also potentially release the wolves? But they may be helpful to ward off others if we remain here."
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Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Sildar listens to Nobody and Kai before he speaks again: Gundren must be rescued, but they have over 12 hours of headstart. I doubt that we can catch up with them. I am no good in my condition right now and the fact that you don’t have the power to heal me, even if i can tell that you want to, tells me that you are tired as well. We still have two hours of twilight to reach the cart and the road is good so if we press on we should be able to reach Phandalin an hour or two after midnight. It will be exhausting but i think it is the smallest risk. In Phandalin we can resupply and i will meet Gundrens Brothers there.
"I cannot say that I am look forward to such travel, but it is probably for the best. Even if my message to our "friend" earlier is what right and properly spooked them so much, it is no guarantee that won't return by morning. Or some time after, as the case may be." Nobody admits then sighs in defeat. "And with exception of Sir Sildar and La-... Miss Kai here, we should grab what we can of the goods on the way out as well on that note. From Klarg's domicile, to be exacting. Given the route, it is not unlikely we will find the one they belong to in Phandelin." He smiles almost cheekily as he gives Mal a sidelong look. "And perhaps even be rewarded for it as well."
Nobody, having spoken his piece, was content to follow along whatever consensus the others come to; including about the wolves. Although he would make a point of being nowhere near when that happened if it could be helped. Remembering the goblin however, the tiefling eyes him dubiously. "So, Mister Z. Given any thought to Miss Kai's here request.Will you come along with us to help. Or should we cut you lose to find the people that abandoned you to die? Alone. Who knows, maybe along the way you can get back at them by aiding us. And if not, there is... may be some job security in it for you." The last phrase he says with some hesitation, considering what he knew of goblins and society. But there was no deception to read out of the tiefling; only a peculiar sense of hope and curiosity.
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Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Grasping at the chain round his neck, more in frustration than a bid for freedom, the goblin sits down heavily and narrows his eyes at Nobody.
“Zurzg sees one choice. Goblins dead or ran away, goblin on own easy pickings for ‘brave’ adventurers.”
At this, he spits on the ground in front of him.
"Zurzg not liked by other goblins. Zurzg kill lots of other goblins to stay Klarg's top goblin. Zurzg would have fought Klarg soon to take Klargs place, but adventurers did job for Zurzg.”
“Maybe Zurzg help you, if Zurzg gets to stay alive, and gets to show other goblins he is bestest goblin.”
Moss will take the coppers she found. She'll take a moment to check on the scorpion and make sure it's not getting jostled around too much, then join the group. "I can help carry those items if we're returning. I can carry quite a lot."
(OOC i assume you are returning to the cart and taking as many crates with you as possible. If I am wrong, please correct me and i will edit this post.)
While Kai and Sildar keep watching the entrance, the rest of you return to Klargs quarters and gather what you can carry. You fashion a sled out of wood you find in the cave and you assemble everything in front of the cave. Just as you start your way back to the cart, Moss makes you all wait for a moment, when she runs back to the cave. She returns 2 minutes later with a broad smile on her face but doesn’t say a word.
The last rays of the sun vanish and a nearly full moon rises, when you start pulling the crates back to the road. You’re taking turns pulling the sled and keeping watch over the surrounding woods. Sildar walking on a makeshift crutch and Zurzg chained to the sled as he pulls it.
It is an hour later when you finally reach the road again. Everything seams fine, only Betsy is a bit anoyed that you left her for so long.
(do you keep on moving or do you rest here for the night? If you keep on moveing i will need a constitution save from everyone. No matter your choice, could i also get perception rolls from two of you.)
Kai becomes silent in thought as they leave the cave, walking beside Sildar and occasionally Zurzg to keep watch over both of them equally. At the cart, Kai will look out as everyone gets set up in the cart, recasting light on her axe to aid everyone at seeing if it is too dark. While she does so she will mumble a thought. "Maybe we leave a few of us awake while the others rest in the cart? Take shifts on resting? How many of us can comfortably fit on the cart without weighing Betsy down as well?"
Sildar is in bad shape, but not critical. For the moment he is passed out from exaustion and you could wake him up if you want to.
Kai will carefully situate Sildar with her free hand before dropping some water on his face to get rid of some of the dirt and blood. She will then try to wake him while the others gather around. She acknowledges Moss' question. "It's likely they may return. We shouldn't stay longer than we need to. Take what we need and get out as soon as possible. Maybe collapse the cave to prevent their return and looting for a while?"
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
“Alright,” Moss says. She will begin searching the lower level and then the upper level for anything worth taking or that looks interesting.
Investigation: 22
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
"I think I know what happened." Nobody said after awhile from the mouth of the cavern entrance, completing his cursory investigation of the place. "I am going to go ahead. Stake this outside until we leave with what we can. Make sure any stragglers or brave ones do not get any ideas. Ostran. If you could cover me?" He requests, then turns briefly back to the others further inside. "Uh.. I.. what was it called again... *finger snaps* Oh yes! See you can make a cot -- no, a makeshift stretcher. Should be enough around for that." He suggests.
Whether Ostran or another follows, Nobody back tracks to Klarg's cave to look around for a pointy stick or javelins to aid in his... warning.. totem.. before posting it outside.
Hunting for Pokey Stick: 11.
Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Nobody - [Feral-Tiefling]Wizard/Sorcerer - War/Draconic (HoTDQ)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Dreams/Archfey
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Xanrazan - [Earth Genasi]Bard - College of Swords(Shadowthorn's Princess of the Apocalypse)
Kai looks at Sildar, attempting to wake him again, before focusing on the goblin. "You and a friend of yours are going to stay with us. Aid us in our search for our other companion. If you behave, we may even unchain you. But you must assist in our mission of retrieving our other friend. If you misbehave, you'll get punished. How does that sound?"
She waits for the goblin's answer before looking to him for answers. "Are there any other exits to this cave other than the one we entered through? Where would the rest of your group have gone? Where can we find our other friend?"
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Moss, you search the cave, you search around the cooking pot and you take all the bunks apart. As you ruffle through one in the corner, you notice Zurzg to get more nervous and to watch you. You find 35 copper under that bed. That is all you can find.
Nobody, you and Ostran return to Klargs body and there on the eastern wall behind some crates you find the javelin he threw at Mal earlier.
Kai, you cut the ropes that were tied around Sildars hands and feet and you remove the cloth around his mouth, before you wash his face. He opens his eyes for a moment and he recognizes you: So you scared them away, looks like we made the right choice...
He tries to chuckle, but chokes instead.
Zurzg listens to your question, before he answers: Your other friend? The dwarf? I told you he was sent to King Grol, but you said you killed King Grol, so I don't know where he is or where the others are going. Maybe they will look for more survivors.
Mal asks Moss - Moss, Will you be able to tell where the went once we get out of this cave? They may be waiting for us outside.
Mal checks on Sildar to see if he is okay. Hey, stay with us. We'll get you and the cargo to Phandalin. Your gold has gotten the best.
Medicine Check: 23
Sildar is exausted, beaten and bruised, maybe a broken rib, but nothing lifethreatening. All he needs is rest and a few ointments. Of course some divine healing or magic potion won't hurt either.
Kai looks to the rest of the group. "Are we resting here, attempting to get back to the cart, or going after the other goblins?" Kai then looks to Sildar with a slight reassuring smile. "We couldn't let you just get eaten now could we? I don't suppose this extends our timeline to getting to Phandalin?"
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
"Not too shabby work, if I do say so myself." Nobody says as he examines the Javelin, giving it appreciative looks. He motions for Ostran to follow as they make their way back to the cave entrance. Along the way, he'll stop by the wolf pen to see if the goblin he originally interrogated remained tied up, either confirming or disproving a theory. Whether it is or not, he lingers only long enough for the glance inside before moving on far enough outside to turn Klarg's head into a warning totem.
Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Nobody - [Feral-Tiefling]Wizard/Sorcerer - War/Draconic (HoTDQ)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Dreams/Archfey
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Xanrazan - [Earth Genasi]Bard - College of Swords(Shadowthorn's Princess of the Apocalypse)
Nobody, as far as you can tell the Goblin is gone. Also the two injured wolves woke up by now and the three were feasting on Mogs body.
As you build the totem you see the sky turning gold and orange color as the sun sets.
Sildar looks at Kai: I don’t know what time it is but i think you still have another day. On the other hand, where are the provisions? If i remember correctly the path to this cave was very narrow. Personally i wouldn’t mind a nights rest, but how safe will it be here? Maybe they will come back with reenforcement.
In spite of wanting to be quick, Nobody was not the strongest of people. So, it takes him a good few minutes tops to get the javelin nice and stuck in the ground so that Klarg's head wouldn't off-balance over a stiff breeze. "There. That should do it.. I think. Horrendous thing." He clicks his tongue and shakes his head, then turns to the setting sun. Frowning, he heads back inside to regroup with the others. Leery of the wolves eating Klarg's head on their way out, Nobody tosses out at least two days worth of jerky near enough to the wolf pen for them to eventually notice on his way back.
Whenever he does get back, he informs them of the situation.
Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Nobody - [Feral-Tiefling]Wizard/Sorcerer - War/Draconic (HoTDQ)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Dreams/Archfey
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Hiatus:
Xanrazan - [Earth Genasi]Bard - College of Swords(Shadowthorn's Princess of the Apocalypse)
Kai hums in thought. "It seems that it is becoming night? The question is. Should we push to find your coworker, or head to Phandalin as you instructed with you? You are our hirer. What would you instruct? Depending on your choice depends on if we return to the cart before resting or remain here with lookouts." Kai looks to Moss. "We could also potentially release the wolves? But they may be helpful to ward off others if we remain here."
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Sildar listens to Nobody and Kai before he speaks again: Gundren must be rescued, but they have over 12 hours of headstart. I doubt that we can catch up with them. I am no good in my condition right now and the fact that you don’t have the power to heal me, even if i can tell that you want to, tells me that you are tired as well. We still have two hours of twilight to reach the cart and the road is good so if we press on we should be able to reach Phandalin an hour or two after midnight. It will be exhausting but i think it is the smallest risk. In Phandalin we can resupply and i will meet Gundrens Brothers there.
"I cannot say that I am look forward to such travel, but it is probably for the best. Even if my message to our "friend" earlier is what right and properly spooked them so much, it is no guarantee that won't return by morning. Or some time after, as the case may be." Nobody admits then sighs in defeat. "And with exception of Sir Sildar and La-... Miss Kai here, we should grab what we can of the goods on the way out as well on that note. From Klarg's domicile, to be exacting. Given the route, it is not unlikely we will find the one they belong to in Phandelin." He smiles almost cheekily as he gives Mal a sidelong look. "And perhaps even be rewarded for it as well."
Nobody, having spoken his piece, was content to follow along whatever consensus the others come to; including about the wolves. Although he would make a point of being nowhere near when that happened if it could be helped. Remembering the goblin however, the tiefling eyes him dubiously. "So, Mister Z. Given any thought to Miss Kai's here request.Will you come along with us to help. Or should we cut you lose to find the people that abandoned you to die? Alone. Who knows, maybe along the way you can get back at them by aiding us. And if not, there is... may be some job security in it for you." The last phrase he says with some hesitation, considering what he knew of goblins and society. But there was no deception to read out of the tiefling; only a peculiar sense of hope and curiosity.
Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Nobody - [Feral-Tiefling]Wizard/Sorcerer - War/Draconic (HoTDQ)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Dreams/Archfey
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Hiatus:
Xanrazan - [Earth Genasi]Bard - College of Swords(Shadowthorn's Princess of the Apocalypse)
Grasping at the chain round his neck, more in frustration than a bid for freedom, the goblin sits down heavily and narrows his eyes at Nobody.
“Zurzg sees one choice. Goblins dead or ran away, goblin on own easy pickings for ‘brave’ adventurers.”
At this, he spits on the ground in front of him.
"Zurzg not liked by other goblins. Zurzg kill lots of other goblins to stay Klarg's top goblin. Zurzg would have fought Klarg soon to take Klargs place, but adventurers did job for Zurzg.”
“Maybe Zurzg help you, if Zurzg gets to stay alive, and gets to show other goblins he is bestest goblin.”
Moss will take the coppers she found. She'll take a moment to check on the scorpion and make sure it's not getting jostled around too much, then join the group. "I can help carry those items if we're returning. I can carry quite a lot."
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
(OOC i assume you are returning to the cart and taking as many crates with you as possible. If I am wrong, please correct me and i will edit this post.)
While Kai and Sildar keep watching the entrance, the rest of you return to Klargs quarters and gather what you can carry. You fashion a sled out of wood you find in the cave and you assemble everything in front of the cave. Just as you start your way back to the cart, Moss makes you all wait for a moment, when she runs back to the cave. She returns 2 minutes later with a broad smile on her face but doesn’t say a word.
The last rays of the sun vanish and a nearly full moon rises, when you start pulling the crates back to the road. You’re taking turns pulling the sled and keeping watch over the surrounding woods. Sildar walking on a makeshift crutch and Zurzg chained to the sled as he pulls it.
It is an hour later when you finally reach the road again. Everything seams fine, only Betsy is a bit anoyed that you left her for so long.
(do you keep on moving or do you rest here for the night? If you keep on moveing i will need a constitution save from everyone. No matter your choice, could i also get perception rolls from two of you.)
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Perception: 21
Con Save: 13
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
Kai becomes silent in thought as they leave the cave, walking beside Sildar and occasionally Zurzg to keep watch over both of them equally. At the cart, Kai will look out as everyone gets set up in the cart, recasting light on her axe to aid everyone at seeing if it is too dark. While she does so she will mumble a thought. "Maybe we leave a few of us awake while the others rest in the cart? Take shifts on resting? How many of us can comfortably fit on the cart without weighing Betsy down as well?"
Perception: 18
Constitution: 4
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead