@Pepin

By combining some of the smaller square parts you discover a makeshift lantern/signal light. (mechanically it is a bullseye lantern... but can be activated and deactivated to send signals, similar to a Morse code.)

"Hmm this is interesting, if we need to split up we might be able to use this to signal certain short messages."

The night passes without incident (no random encounters).

The next morning Mignon is up early, "Good morning all! This part of the trail is a little tricky. We have to climb along a cliff face for several hundred feet to avoid using the beach."

Tempe "I have not flown in a few days. How may I help?"

"Tempe and myself can fly using magic boots. I can cast the spell Fly for three other people, so five of us could fly at any one time. That would be quicker and safer than climbing I imagine"

(We can do it in two goes, cast fly on 3, then once they have gone across, cast on another 3. So can cover more than 5 overall)

Mignon is a little amazed at this display of magic but quickly takes to the idea as it is much safer than climbing around on the cliffs.

You quickly bypass the obstacle and continue on your way. After several hours of travel you arrive at a small cove. Mignon uncovers a small boat he had hidden here and explains how a short voyage will take you out and around the siege lines. You will end up landing on the other side and can make your way from there.

In the morning Pepin can be seen tinkering with his cloak, after which it changes shape a bit. (Infusion moved from enhanced arcane focus to cloak of the manta ray).

If possible, Pepin would have chosen to swim along the coast, instead of taking the flying way.

(If Pepin swims along the coastline and meets up with the others just past the cliffs that might save a spell slot... since 2 players have boots of flying and an upcast Fly spell cover 3 players... doublecheck just to be sure.)

Pepin emerges from the waves crashing ashore to meet back up with the other 5 flying people who are just landing on the other side of the cliffs.

Mignon goes and uncovers the small boat for the trip out and around the siege lines.

"Things sure get easier when you have access to magic."

Randall:

”Indeed,” agrees Randall after his recent flight, “Though magic is not without its costs and vulnerabilities.”

Randall gets into the boat and prepares for the next leg of their journey.

Pepin gives the boat a quick inspection before moving in.

Tempe asks "How long does this, voyage take? I could become a reef shark, and pull us."

Petcan claps. "Oh, you should definitely do that, Tempe!"

@Randall and Pepin

Both in boarding and giving the small vessel a quick once over you can determine that is a well used but sturdy boat. It has oars and one sail that is sometimes used.

@Tempe and Zenodor

"It's only about a quarter mile along the coast, I could probably put in earlier but I don't want to risk detection by the goblins if I can help it."

(About half an hour should do it.)

Petcan is hopping in the boat as well, btw

Z also jumps in the boat. "Take us the safest and stealthiest route please. There seems to be no point in going all this way just to put in early and risk being spotted"

Mignon rows the boat out into the swells and raises the sail. The sound of the sail flapping in the wind in momentary as it soon catches and fills with wind causing the boat to lurch forward as it's speed suddenly increases. The half hour passes quickly and soon Mignon is lowering the sail and rowing you ashore.

"I'm not sure where you're all going or how long it will take, even if you're coming back or not. Should I wait or come back later?"

(I don't think there's a point him waiting here, risking discovery. He might be captured and questioned. Do we have any means of contacting him? Or should we arrange a pickup, e.g. midnight in 1/2 days?)

Randall:

”I can send you a message with magic that you will be able to answer, though the number of words is limited,” says Randall.  “Finding a good hiding place and awaiting our Sending is likely a better option than remaining exposed here.”

"Ok, I can go back and hide the boat away where I had it stashed before and await word from you."

Mignon looks a little worried.

"What happens if things go wrong? How long should I wait?... You guys are going to be alright, right?"

Petcan flexes his spindly arm. "Oh, I'm sure we'll be fine. Make yourself safe, and don't go too far."