!!Lost Mine of Phandelver Campaign Thread!!

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Baeshra will crawl down to the others and quickly whisper to them the situation, "I don't see a good way to avoid a fight here. I say we get ready to try and ambush them, any large scale spells or such to start things off would be best."

 You look around and realize that the trail you have beat down through the tall grass will eventually lead the goblins to spot you.  There are some large, wild rose bushes that you all can hide behind.

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Umbriel motions Droop forward, then says to the group "We heard that Droop's clan lived somewhere around here - maybe he can take a look and either intercede on our behalf, or if he isn't familiar with them, at least tell us if there are more we should be watching for on the flanks.  If diplomacy fails, I have a large area spell I think will work."

 Droop shakes his head.  "My goblins sold me to nasty bugbears. Won't listen to me.  Capture me and sell me again.  Eat our horse!"

Umbriel will take Pale and the cart, and try to hide behind the bushes - Stealth 9 - if at disadvantage because of the cart and stuff, here's a second roll - 10

He'll also ready Shatter for when he can target the biggest number of goblins in a ten foot radius.

 Alright, it looks like the party is going to try and hide and ambush the goblins.  

I'll place you all about 60 feet down from the top of the hill, unless you say different.  

Everyone make a stealth check, Umbriel has already made his.

Stealth Check: 15

Ireniana Stealth: 10

Baeshra stealth: 7

He will try to be off to the side from the main group and ready flaming sphere for when they're in range.

Droop Stealth: 25
Lyngheid Stealth: 14
Rosie Stealth: 19

Droop, Rosie and Whistler manage to get the group still and quiet enough to hide behind the wild rose bushes so that the first goblins to crest the hill doesn't see you.

You all watch as row after row of Goblins march over the hill, starting down toward you.  Droop bares his teeth and clenches his new shortsword in one hand, healing potion in the other, guarding the horse and mule.

When the first row gets within range, Baeshra and Umbriel let loose with their readied spells!  A sphere of flames erupts right in front of the first line of goblins, catching G1, G2 and G3.  Dex saves (3, 18, 18). 

A loud ringing noise erupts behind them, catching G1, G2, G4, and G5.  Con saves: (5, 11, 6, 2).

The goblins know they are under attack now, everyone roll initiative and take your turn if it is higher than the goblin's initiative:

Goblin Initiative: 5

Baeshra, Umbriel, roll damage for your spells.

Damage for the three that failed - 21

Half that for the one that passed with a 17. 

Initiative for Umbriel: 17

On his turn, Umbriel will target G2 (or G5, if G2 is dead) and cast another Shatter - a thin, cruel grin spreads across his face as he watches the goblins shriek and cover their ears. Con save of 13, or they take 17 thunder damage, half on a pass.

G1, G2 and G5 don't even have time to cover their ears, they stiffen up and fall to the ground, dead.  G4 shrieks and covers his ears.

Umbriel's second spell goes off and encompasses G4, G7 and G8.  G4 drops immediately.  G7 and G8 Con Save: 15, 9.  G8 keels over, dead as well.  G7 covers his ears and cries out in pain.

Initiative: 8

Lyngheid summoned the symbol of her goddess and set it sweeping over the grass towards the goblins, rather hoping the wretched things would just run away witht eh array of magic being wielded against them.

OOC: BA Summon Spiritual Weapon.

Baeshra initiative: 15

Spell damage: 9, DC 14 for half.

If anyone ends their turn within 5 feet of it another 8 Damage.

Ireniana Initiative - 23

Whistler Initiative: 20

He will hold his turn until they get closer and will pop rage and charge at the closest Goblin.

Droop Initiative: 24
Rosie Initiative: 11

Ireniana, ready for anything, holds an attack if a goblin gets within melee range.

Whistler starts raging, but stays hidden, holding an attack if a goblin gets within Melee range.

Umbriel blasts the goblins with another spell, felling more of the foul beasts!

The goblins are up!  They know the location of Umbriel, Ireniana and Baeshra, and they start to spread out, raising their Shortbows.

 G3, G6, G9 and G12 shoot at Baeshra: 22, 15, 8, 9.  Baeshra, in half cover, manages to avoid all of the arrows but one.  Hitting him for 8 piercing damage.  The goblins then dart around and use their Nimble Escape to Hide.  Stealth for these 4 goblins: 17.  They dive to the ground, hiding under the thick, tall grass and no one is quite sure where they went.

G7, G10, G11, G13 spread out a little bit and take aim at Umbriel, who is in half cover from the rose bush: 16, 21, 7, 17.  The arrows whiz by Umbriel, getting his attention, but none managing to find purchase.  The goblins use the rest of their movement to Hide.  Stealth for these 4: 12.  Baeshra is the only one that sees where they ended up.  The rest of you can target where they shot from with area effect spells, or direct ranged attacks to a location that Baeshra shouts.

G14,G15,G16,G17,G18 direct their attacks at Ireniana, who is in half cover behind the rose bush: 16, 10, 21, 7.  These goblins got a good look at Ireniana, and despite the thick rose bush manage to land all 4 of their shots for: 22 piercing damage.  The goblins then disperse and Hide amongst the tall grass: Stealth: 13.  They think they are hidden, but everyone sees them!

Summary:
Baeshra takes 3 piercing damage.
Ireniana takes 27 piercing damage from 4 arrow hits!
G3,G6,G9,G12 are all hidden, no one can see them.  Players can use an action to try and find them.
G7,G10,G11,G13 are hidden from everyone except Baeshra who can shout at where they are and try and aid ranged attacks of his compatriots.
G14-G18, everyone sees them between 60 and 80 feet away.

Round 1 Initiative:
Ireniana: 23
Whistler: 20
Umbriel: 15
Goblins: 15
Baeshra: 10
Droop: 11
Lyngheid: 8
Rosie: 8

Baeshra, Lyngheid and Rosie are up!  Droop readies an attack in case anyone gets close!
Ireniana, Whistler, Umbriel can take their Round2 turns as well.

(If the grass is dry, did the flaming sphere set it on fire?)

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(If the grass is dry, did the flaming sphere set it on fire?)

 Interesting.  The grass is not super dry, but not real wet either. At the end of your turn roll a d20, 1-13 and that square catches fire. Others it does not. Once a square is on fire for a turn, I will roll for the neighboring squares to see which ones the fire spreads to. 

On his turn, Umbriel will start working down the line, sending an Eldritch Blast at G18. Attack: 11 Damage: 13

Lyngheid ran forward to Ireniana and laid her hands on her, plucking out arrows.

She sent her holy emanation swooping towards the closest goblin.

OOC:

CUre Wounds: 12

BA Attack with SW: Attack: 7 Damage: 6

Baeshra will send the sphere of flame around behind the west group of goblins and slam it into G7 10 DC 14 dex save for half, while doing this, he will start racing north shifting into his favourite dino shape at the same time, roaring a challenge.

Check to see if it ignites 13