Petcan is also in pretty great shape, and will stand watch near the door, enjoying the aid of the magic helm in detecting the thoughts of anyone close enough

Randall:

Sitting down to rest and releasing his spell concentration, Randall says, “Let’s stay in contact with the guards and be ready to move back down and shut off the water when they are ready.”

Zenodor will sit down and rest. If he can get comfortable enough, he will happily close his eyes to rest properly - secure in the knowledge that his magical Sword will alert him if anyone tries to attack 

Baldit doesn't see anything out of the ordinary happening in the city.

You all get the benefits of a short rest.

Also you all advance to level 10.

((Taking lvl 8 artificer for war caster feat for lvl up. Also, how long has it been since we entered the sewers? I cast aid back than which last 8 hours. So wondering if that is still there?))

Petcan seems to be growing quite hot indeed, with the glow of fire in his chest visible once every few minutes of ordinary breathing, now. 

After the 5 min short rest you can all proceed to explore or move on. Perhaps even discuss what your plans are for the immediate or far future. As far as you know the sewers will remain flooded for now, perhaps until the tunnels the goblins dug are collapsed.

"We should probably collapse those tunnels, right?" Petcan asks tentatively.

Tempe thinks for a second "If the tunnels the goblins dug are still usable via water breathing. We could covertly attack them.." 

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"We should probably collapse those tunnels, right?" Petcan asks tentatively.

 "I would expect that the rushing floodwater through their tunnels dug in the dirt will probably do that for us. Also, the town guards can now keep an eye on the sewers and have the same plan ready again. I doubt the Goblins would try such a costly and pointless plan twice - at least not while they are this well led and organised."

Z pauses and ponders this point for a second

"We need to fight the source of this rot, not the symptoms. I think that we should focus our efforts on finding who or what is behind these Goblins, driving and organising them. Goblins do not usually fight as an organised army or lay siege. At least not without some powerful leader. That is whom we must try to find.

Perhaps our new friend Mignon can help smuggle us out of the city and behind enemy lines to help us get started."

"Well, it's possible, I'll give you that. I could lead you up along the North coast and 'find' a way through the siege lines."

Mignon scratches at the stubble on his chin a couple of times.

"But... there might be some costs." He hastily adds, "For supplies and such, of course. I mean, it's not an easy trek."

"How much of a cost? Are we talking coin, or is the price to be paid in some other manner?"

"Well it could be anywhere from a couple of days if we make good time to about half a week. Whatever supplies you figure you might need... plus some compensation for my time and efforts. A fella's gotta eat and prices keep going up during this siege."

(Sounds pretty cheap to me. I thought we were going to have to indebt ourselves for future service or run a sidequest first)

"Could I promise you one favor from a man who can conjure dragons and fireballs after the siege is over? Maybe before if there's a bit of time to spare. I also play a bit of music if you need some for a party." Petcan says all this very wistfully, optimism apparent.

Tempe thinks for awhile, then states "A leader would require high security. Perhaps away from the frontlines. If we only had a scout to find out where."

"We could send out Irraxan to scout the area. He can fly, make himself invisible, and has already proven himself capable of such missions. However, I fear we need something more specific to look for. An encamped army will have 'security' everywhere. Perhaps there is something more easy to spot that is out of the ordinary, such as an opulent and luxurious tent, or a large flock of messengers routinely heading out from a central point. Do you have some ideas on what specifically we should try to spot?

Once we know where to go, we can ask our friend Mignon here to get us close"

Turning to Mignon he says

"Similarly to my friend Petcan here, I can also offer you payment in kind - I have some magics that might well be useful for someone in your line of work."

"Yeah, I guess a few favors could go a long way, and besides I'm not going to be rotting in a cell somewhere when this is all over... right?"

Mignon asks expectingly hoping for even a half-hearted confirmation.

Randall:

”Prison cell?  For the concerned citizen who aided in the rout of the goblins invading the sewers?  Why ever wuoild you think that is a possibility?” says Randall with a warm smile—that suddenly turns a bit cold as he adds, “As long as your FUTURE actions reflect well on your newly favored status.”

"We are friends with a charming merchant called Bricklepop. He has many delicate and expensive wares which I imagine require secure and discrete transportation and delivery - where your unique skills would no doubt be invaluable. We would be happy to help introduce you and assist you in going into business. It would be honest work, and perhaps even more rewarding than your current occupation."