CF - Volo's Adventurers' Guild - PbP Campaign

Both Banjo and Serena recall some sort of terrible necromantic faerie tale references to something that maybe was called the Gulthias Tree. Banjo remembers something about the trees origins from some sort of undead... But that is all at the moment.

Tresvar scratches her head and says “I don’t know much history, 1 

“but it sounds like it has something to do with those water birds- aren’t they called gullthises?  You know the white ones that get into your trash?.  Maybe the apples are eggs or something?” 

((all take short rest and regain whatever points your roll - will assume you track and handle that yourself. As Banjo regains a HP his walking speed is restored.))

Banjo cleans the wound from the caltrops. While lubricating his weary adventurer's soul with the banter among new adventuring companions and captives, Banjo's foot begins to feel better. He thinks he can proceed as before.

As the hour passes, there is a slight shimmer that appears around Livia. Then it is gone. Livia feels less protected than before.

"It would seem my magical defences faded away. I'm still incapable of holding it forever." Livia remarks to no one in particular. "Shall we coninue then? Or, perhaps go back? Where do we plan to sleep when we get too tired?"

"Well, you just might have gotten something wrong there Tresvar," Serena says smirking. "I recall hearing of the Gulthias tree in some necromantic faerie tale. We'll find out when we confront this Belak I guess. I don't like the idea of nature corrupted in that way and would very much like to put a stop to that." Serena says, clearly determined to not only find Lady Kerowyns missing children 

"If you are ok with it Livia we will go on a little while longer." Serena says, and when the others seem ready she checks on the door.
Investigation with help from Tresvar: 13
Unless it is locked or trapped she swings it open, ready to fire at any goblins they see.
Stealth if needed: 8
Perception if needed: 19

Tresvar helps with checking the door, and prepares to attack goblins.

There were no traps. Serena quietly opens the door. At the ready, Serena and Tresvar can see a short hall going south which ends with a turn to the west. From beyond this turn the periodic sounds of arrows flying and goblins grubling over shots can be heard more loudly now.

((What is your desired marching order? 1) Tresvar 2) Serena 3)Banjo 4) Livia 5)Meepo or does anyone wish to move?))

Link to Image of party moving toward shots fired

That order works for Banjo.  

After glancing down the hallway, he will look back to Bearbelch and Numbguts and whisper,  "Any traps in this hall?  Nod yes or no."

(Order is fine). Tresvar advances down the hall after the confirmation of no traps.

Both goblins shake their heads indicating "no".

Serena silently follows Tresvar down the corridor, ready with her crossbow, hoping to surprise the goblins around the corner.
Stealth:18 Perception if needed:18

(OOC: Order is fine :-)

As Tresvar and Serena in the lead peek around the corner, an arrow whizzes past! It finds its mark in a sad looking dummy set up as a target. The shot is followed by snickering in Goblin

For those who speak goblin:

 From the angle that the party is able to see:

Image peering around the corner

"One...two...three." Serena whispers to the others, trying to make the team to attack in unison.

Initiative Order:

Tresvar: 11

Selena: 24

Banjo: 14

Livia: 21

Meepo: 14

((you gain surprise due to your quiet approach... even though your light let them know someone was coming - those who speak goblin know more - see previous spoilertext))

Goblins: 14

The intrepid band of Volo's Adventurers jumps out to attack!

A permanent camp of sorts lies north of the short crenellated wall, complete with a fire ring and several small iron cook pots.

There they see three goblins. One stands agape with shortbow in hand, having just fired at the target. The other two are armed, but in a joking mood, rather than alert to danger.

Serena peeks around the corner and decides to use her crossbow, aiming for the goblin with the bow.
Light crossbow:14 Damage:12

Banjo will cross the room to stand before the door on the other side (with 25 ft of non-injured-foot-addled-movement I think I can get there without dashing) looking to block their potential retreat.

He will hiss at what are likely only two remaining goblins, in goblin:

 Intimidation 10

Tresvar says “arrgh!” And charges down the hall to one of the goblins, sword swinging…

26 to hit 

8 longsword damage if hit

crit!  5 more damage!

Livia takes her crossbow and aims at the (I think) last Goblin. As she releases the bolt, she wonders: "I thought we didn't want to kill every Goblin we meet. That's a very bad way to start negotiations." 

Attack: 25 Damage: 6.

Selena starts the assault, with her shot.The angle proves a little difficult, and the arrow just misses the goblin. Tresvar makes up for this with her furious attack, as her blade cuts through the goblin over the short wall. Livia's attack takes out the goblin standing just in front of another door on the northmost wall. 

Link to image of battle Three Little Goblins, then there was One

((Top of the order again))