The goblin listens to Zyllith and then responds, "Boss Hark no like peoples...I afraid to make trouble for myself if I tell boss that more peoples here want talking... but maybe boss be ok. Maybe he listen. How 'bout you give me nice shiny coins and Longo go tell boss that peoples want talking."
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While the they talk Osmord will go nestle himself down somewhere in range of of the cave entrance. He will retreat into his shell and ritual cast unseen servant, commanding it to follow the goblin inside and raise the alarm should it betray them by creating some kind of loud noise.
He will then send worm up and scout the surrounding hillside for any sign of watching goblins. Perception : 13
"Hmm, tha's nae good 'nuff. Yer boss man might be mighty an' all tha' but won' do us no good ta' offer a thin' to ye' if we cannae be sure we get ourselves an' all the townfolk back in one piece. But, if yer willin' ta' relay words ta' him then we're movin' in tha' rioght direction. I'm thinkin' ye' tell yer boss we be wantin' ta' make a deal wit 'im. Might be a bit o' shinies fer him an' yers fer it. But lemme check wit' me mates then an' see how much coin we might offa'."
Zyllith gives the goblins a charming smile before turning back around and walking closer to the rest of the group to hear their opinions, "Well, what say ye'? I'm thinkin' we might be able ta' get everyone safe if'n I haggle wit' this Hark boss of theirs fer coin. Dependin' on how much coin yer willing ta give up fer tha' cause an' all. Risky deal tha', but might be just as risky as chargin' in an' dealin wit all them gobbies and ogres. Tho' if'n ye' all wanna do that, I'm game ta' try it too."
As Worm flies around the rocky outcrop, you see through the raven's eyes, two additional cave openings. At the base of the hill, on the west side, is a narrow tunnel into which a stream flows. There is also a cave opening on the east side of the hill as well. You also see a natural chimney (a roughly 5-foot-diameter shaft) on top of the hill near the west side. However, you don't see any goblins or other sentries standing watch anywhere on the hill.
Arisa says “I have 18 gold here which we agreed to divide up, as well as some silver.
I suggest we get their leader and a small group of them to meet us outside the caves for negotiations. I don’t want to be in a room surrounded by goblin archers trying to negotiate anything! If they aren’t willing to do that then I don’t think they can be reasoned with at all. (Quietly she suggests that )“Maybe Crowley can watch our goblin negotiators for treachery”
Zyllith nods at the rest of the party before returning to the other goblins, "Alright luvs, looks like we got a deal fer ye' and yer boss. You let 'im know we're out 'ere an' wanna chat, peaceful like. Tell 'im we're ready ta' trade in shiny shiny coins. Keep'in mind we need all tha' townfolk alive an' well. If we get tha' then there'll even be whot shiny bonus fer you lot on account of bein' nice and puttin up with us all tha' way here. How's tha' sound then?"
As Worm flies around the rocky outcrop, you see through the raven's eyes, two additional cave openings. At the base of the hill, on the west side, is a narrow tunnel into which a stream flows. There is also a cave opening on the east side of the hill as well. You also see a natural chimney (a roughly 5-foot-diameter shaft) on top of the hill near the west side. However, you don't see any goblins or other sentries standing watch anywhere on the hill.
Osmord will emerge and share the information above with the others along with the fact that his unseen servant will be following the goblin in with instructions to make a racket if the goblin does not do as agreed. He will then return to his vantage point and slip back into his shell.
"Of course. Crowley can enter as well if that will help. I believe he does not understand the goblin language, but if they are preparing for battle, that should be obvious.
However, before we send the goblin in, would you like him to explore the other cave entrances and the chimney that Worm has discovered? There may be a back way in avoiding the goblins and the ogres altogether. I can also observe through his eyes for the first 100 feet, give or take."
Belkas looks around, "We should also choose a defensable position, in case things go wrong, as they are want to do."
"Crowley, could you do us the favor of invisibly exploring the other cave entrances and the chimney that Worm has spotted? This time, if you will have me, I will see through your eyes, for as long as I can."
Belkas sits down, closes his eyes and strengthens his connection to the imp, until he can see what it sees.
Crowley scampers off, with Belkas watching through the imp’s eyes. As he enters the west tunnel, he silently flyies above an ankle-deep stream of water that pours through a narrow tunnel in the west wall and forms a small pool in this otherwise empty cave.
Checking out the eastern tunnel, he finds that it enters into a small stalactite-filled cave, again otherwise empty, although both of these do continue deeper into the cave system.
Scoping out the natural chimney, Belkas can see that it is 5 feet wide and has abundant handholds and footholds. A single goblin appears to stand guard at the bottom of the shaft.
"If we could find a way to incapacitate the goblin guard, that looks like a back way in. We might even be able to save the villagers without the goblins realizing."
Arisa says “ I like the option of sneaking in the back better then trying negotiations with these goblins- but zyllyth - if you want, we can try negotiations first and then do that if the discussions don’t work?
"Aye, figure discussion might as get us tha' village folk out safer, an' less risky fer us as well. But I've neva' been one ta' turn down a good sneak-job."Zyllith nodded as she replied, "Ah like yer thoughts, lets' try talkin' first an' if we dun like tha' outcome we go 'round back."
"Sounds fine to me. We should look for a defensible place to talk to them, in case they are looking for a fight. They may also try to catch us be surprise by coming out the other caves, or some other hole we have not yet found."
The goblin listens to Zyllith and then responds, "Boss Hark no like peoples...I afraid to make trouble for myself if I tell boss that more peoples here want talking... but maybe boss be ok. Maybe he listen. How 'bout you give me nice shiny coins and Longo go tell boss that peoples want talking."
"And what you want me telling to Boss Hark?"
While the they talk Osmord will go nestle himself down somewhere in range of of the cave entrance. He will retreat into his shell and ritual cast unseen servant, commanding it to follow the goblin inside and raise the alarm should it betray them by creating some kind of loud noise.
He will then send worm up and scout the surrounding hillside for any sign of watching goblins. Perception : 13
DM - Warlock of Firetop Mountain
"Hmm, tha's nae good 'nuff. Yer boss man might be mighty an' all tha' but won' do us no good ta' offer a thin' to ye' if we cannae be sure we get ourselves an' all the townfolk back in one piece. But, if yer willin' ta' relay words ta' him then we're movin' in tha' rioght direction. I'm thinkin' ye' tell yer boss we be wantin' ta' make a deal wit 'im. Might be a bit o' shinies fer him an' yers fer it. But lemme check wit' me mates then an' see how much coin we might offa'."
Zyllith gives the goblins a charming smile before turning back around and walking closer to the rest of the group to hear their opinions, "Well, what say ye'? I'm thinkin' we might be able ta' get everyone safe if'n I haggle wit' this Hark boss of theirs fer coin. Dependin' on how much coin yer willing ta give up fer tha' cause an' all. Risky deal tha', but might be just as risky as chargin' in an' dealin wit all them gobbies and ogres. Tho' if'n ye' all wanna do that, I'm game ta' try it too."
Sylnache Ashrain - 7th Sojourn
Arisa says “I am ok with spending some good to try the peaceful option, but be ready for them to try to catch us off guard and attack.”
Osmord
As Worm flies around the rocky outcrop, you see through the raven's eyes, two additional cave openings. At the base of the hill, on the west side, is a narrow tunnel into which a stream flows. There is also a cave opening on the east side of the hill as well. You also see a natural chimney (a roughly 5-foot-diameter shaft) on top of the hill near the west side. However, you don't see any goblins or other sentries standing watch anywhere on the hill.
Vernon checks his bag. "I have 10 gold, and 3 vials of perfume the goblins might or might not value..."
"I am afraid that I have no gold or silver at all," says Belkas.
Arisa says “I have 18 gold here which we agreed to divide up, as well as some silver.
I suggest we get their leader and a small group of them to meet us outside the caves for negotiations. I don’t want to be in a room surrounded by goblin archers trying to negotiate anything! If they aren’t willing to do that then I don’t think they can be reasoned with at all. (Quietly she suggests that )“Maybe Crowley can watch our goblin negotiators for treachery”
Zyllith nods at the rest of the party before returning to the other goblins, "Alright luvs, looks like we got a deal fer ye' and yer boss. You let 'im know we're out 'ere an' wanna chat, peaceful like. Tell 'im we're ready ta' trade in shiny shiny coins. Keep'in mind we need all tha' townfolk alive an' well. If we get tha' then there'll even be whot shiny bonus fer you lot on account of bein' nice and puttin up with us all tha' way here. How's tha' sound then?"
( Persuasion - 9+4 = 13 )
Sylnache Ashrain - 7th Sojourn
Osmord will emerge and share the information above with the others along with the fact that his unseen servant will be following the goblin in with instructions to make a racket if the goblin does not do as agreed. He will then return to his vantage point and slip back into his shell.
DM - Warlock of Firetop Mountain
"Of course. Crowley can enter as well if that will help. I believe he does not understand the goblin language, but if they are preparing for battle, that should be obvious.
However, before we send the goblin in, would you like him to explore the other cave entrances and the chimney that Worm has discovered? There may be a back way in avoiding the goblins and the ogres altogether. I can also observe through his eyes for the first 100 feet, give or take."
Belkas looks around, "We should also choose a defensable position, in case things go wrong, as they are want to do."
Arisa says “I Agree with that plan A back way in may prove useful!”
"Crowley, could you do us the favor of invisibly exploring the other cave entrances and the chimney that Worm has spotted? This time, if you will have me, I will see through your eyes, for as long as I can."
Belkas sits down, closes his eyes and strengthens his connection to the imp, until he can see what it sees.
Crowley scampers off, with Belkas watching through the imp’s eyes. As he enters the west tunnel, he silently flyies above an ankle-deep stream of water that pours through a narrow tunnel in the west wall and forms a small pool in this otherwise empty cave.
Checking out the eastern tunnel, he finds that it enters into a small stalactite-filled cave, again otherwise empty, although both of these do continue deeper into the cave system.
Scoping out the natural chimney, Belkas can see that it is 5 feet wide and has abundant handholds and footholds. A single goblin appears to stand guard at the bottom of the shaft.
Belkas explains to the others what he has seen.
"If we could find a way to incapacitate the goblin guard, that looks like a back way in. We might even be able to save the villagers without the goblins realizing."
Vernon says, "I believe my new magic can trap the goblin, but it might still make too much noise..."
Osmord wanders over again to hear the update, realising his attempts to hide were premature.
"I can make it sleep, like the Orcs in the river. Silent as the grave."
As not to waste his Unseen Servant he has it hold the pickle jar and feed him as they stand and talk.
DM - Warlock of Firetop Mountain
Arisa says “ I like the option of sneaking in the back better then trying negotiations with these goblins- but zyllyth - if you want, we can try negotiations first and then do that if the discussions don’t work?
"Aye, figure discussion might as get us tha' village folk out safer, an' less risky fer us as well. But I've neva' been one ta' turn down a good sneak-job." Zyllith nodded as she replied, "Ah like yer thoughts, lets' try talkin' first an' if we dun like tha' outcome we go 'round back."
Sylnache Ashrain - 7th Sojourn
"Sounds fine to me. We should look for a defensible place to talk to them, in case they are looking for a fight. They may also try to catch us be surprise by coming out the other caves, or some other hole we have not yet found."