Hox splits off and sprints toward the lower ledge as the rest of the party follows the halfling and goblins to the higher ledge, quickly closing in on the goblin entangled in vines. Most of the kobolds walking along the ledge give the group a wide berth, not willing to test Fargim-turned-Lek-Lek's shout.
Suddenly, the halfling stumbles as a rock fall trap is released from the ceiling, pummeling him and sending him tumbling off the ledge. Still holding the ruby, the rocks slide him off of the ledge, and he launches across the deep crevasse, landing comically in front of Hox on the lower ledge. Despite the fall, he is quickly back up and running, just 30 feet ahead.
Behind you, the wyrmling is running at full speed, with the lower half of Lek-Lek's body dangling lifelessly from its mouth. Hundreds of kobolds continue to emerge from tunnels and ladders, filling the tunnels behind you with terrified screams as they see the wyrmling's charge.
Tracking: The group has covered a third of the distance of the ledges. Fargim, Therien and Gruun are running along the higher ledge, 30 feet behind Fargim's vines and entangled goblin, and 45 feet behind the other two goblins. Hox is running along the lower ledge, 30 feet behind the halfling with the ruby.
Therien is momentarily tempted to target the halfling with Ray of Frost or Magic Missile, but the wyrmling's pursuit persuades him to do otherwise. The elf continues his dash across the higher ledge. As he runs, he does his best to keep an eye on what's happening with Hox on the lower ledge.
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Hox Sleight of Hand: 11
Higher Ledge:
Somewhat slowed by Fargim's vines, Therien, Gruun and Fargim are accosted by a pair of kobold miners along the wall who have picked up slings.
Sling Attack at Gruun: 17 Sling Attack at Fargim: 23
Gruun is struck by a rock, taking 4 bludgeoning damage. The other kobold comically releases his entire sling, which falls over the ledge and into the abyss below. At the same time, a trap is triggered, releasing a bout of poisonous gas.
Gruun CON Save: 13 Therien CON Save: 21 Fargim CON Save: 16
Gruun seems to be unaffected by the gas, but it burns in the lungs of Therien and Fargim, and they each take 7 poison damage. Therien's vision blurs, and he collapses beside Gruun and Fargim, struggling to breathe.
Lower Ledge:
Halfling Sleight of Hand: 4
Hox reaches the fleeing halfling while a pair of kobold miners launch rocks from slings. As the halfling ducks to avoid the incoming missiles, Hox nimbly snatches the ruby from his hands. The halfling quickly shimmies to the other side of Hox, grabbing the ruby back as they run alongside each other.
Behind:
The bulk of kobold miners feels as if it is getting closer, as more and more bodies begin to fill the cavern. The wyrmling bulldozes through a group of them, ripping the head off of a kobold along the way.
Tracking: Both groups are around the halfway point of the ledges. Therien is unconscious and dying. Gruun and Fargim are wounded. Hox can make another sleight of hand check to continue tussling for the ruby.
The thrill of the hunt and the pricks of pain ignite the Fury in Gruun and he begins raging. He grabs Therien, throws him across his shoulders, and leaps down to the lower ledge where Hox is tussling with the halfling. (If possible I'll land on him)
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Fargim Deception: 18
Higher Ledge:
Gruun slings Therien over his shoulder and takes a running leap from the ledge, easily clearing the distance and landing on the lower ledge in a controlled roll. The barbarian ignores most of the shock of impact, taking 5 bludgeoning damage (halved by rage), and exits the roll on his feet with his elven companion still safely slung across his shoulder.
Fargim DEX Save: 4
The kobolds clear out of Fargim's way and join him in fleeing as the wyrmling crests the midway point of the ledge. Fargim hears a click and a whooshing sound just in time, ducking as fiery tar spits from the wall, sailing harmlessly over his head and into the crevasse.
Lower Ledge:
Hox and the halfling continue tussling over the ruby, but the halfling is able to keep it away from the kobold's grasping hands. "Sod off, you gnome-licker!" he shouts.
Behind:
The cavern has become absolute chaos. On the higher ledge, kobolds trample kobolds in an attempt to get out of the wyrmling's way, and on the lower ledge, kobolds are screaming at whatever is causing this chaos and fleeing for the sake of fleeing.
Tracking: Both groups are nearing the end of the ledges. The entrance to the cave is just up ahead. Therien is unconscious and dying (1 success). Gruun and Fargim are wounded. Hox can make another sleight of hand check to continue tussling for the ruby.
Fargim, seeing how Hox almost manages to get the ruby, decides to help. A loose rock in front of the halfling suddenly flies right into his face (Catapult, dex save 12 for 7 damage). And then of course continue running!
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OOC: It's been 24 hours, so assuming Dash for Hox and Gruun.
Halfling DEX Save: 18
The halfling dodges Fargim's catapulted rock, quick as lightning.
The ledges converge, and Fargim meets back up with Gruun, Hox, and the unconscious Therien as you continue to give chase. The enclosed space of the cavern suddenly exits into twilight, and the halfling runs a bit further before he bends over, gasping heavily, leaning on a sapling. The halfling draws his rapier, running back at you to attack, but the great roar of the growing number of kobold miners draws his attention to the cavern entrance, and his eyes grow wide as the kobold swarm charges out -- and continues charging, into the nearby forest, shrieking in terror. Right behind the fleeing kobolds appears the wyrmling, a squealing kobold still trapped in its jaws.
With his rapier occupying one hand, the halfling points his ruby-holding hand in your direction. "Kill them--" he begins to shout, when the ruby accidentally flings from his hand, landing on the ground and rolling right to the party's feet. His face turns into a smirk that appears more like a grimace, shaking with rage. "Bartle, you...gnome-licker!" he screams. He shouts a word in a strange language and is suddenly gone, replaced by a quickly melting pile of snow, leaving nothing behind but a rapier and a broken silver ring.
Behind you, the wyrmling sits down, slack-jawed, dropping the kobold, who curses loudly and scrambles away.
OOC: Therien, still slung over Gruun's shoulder, is unconscious and dying (2 successes, 0 failures).
Hox scurries to the lower ledge, remembering to note the traps from before. He goes on all fours as he pushes himself to go faster.
(OOC: Using action to dash and bonus action to dash. Sorry for the not posting for a while.)
OOC: Correct, this chase is leading you back the way you came. Fargim, which path are you taking, the higher or lower ledge?
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Fargim is following the halfling and the ruby
Hox splits off and sprints toward the lower ledge as the rest of the party follows the halfling and goblins to the higher ledge, quickly closing in on the goblin entangled in vines. Most of the kobolds walking along the ledge give the group a wide berth, not willing to test Fargim-turned-Lek-Lek's shout.
Suddenly, the halfling stumbles as a rock fall trap is released from the ceiling, pummeling him and sending him tumbling off the ledge. Still holding the ruby, the rocks slide him off of the ledge, and he launches across the deep crevasse, landing comically in front of Hox on the lower ledge. Despite the fall, he is quickly back up and running, just 30 feet ahead.
Behind you, the wyrmling is running at full speed, with the lower half of Lek-Lek's body dangling lifelessly from its mouth. Hundreds of kobolds continue to emerge from tunnels and ladders, filling the tunnels behind you with terrified screams as they see the wyrmling's charge.
Tracking:
The group has covered a third of the distance of the ledges.
Fargim, Therien and Gruun are running along the higher ledge, 30 feet behind Fargim's vines and entangled goblin, and 45 feet behind the other two goblins.
Hox is running along the lower ledge, 30 feet behind the halfling with the ruby.
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Therien is momentarily tempted to target the halfling with Ray of Frost or Magic Missile, but the wyrmling's pursuit persuades him to do otherwise. The elf continues his dash across the higher ledge. As he runs, he does his best to keep an eye on what's happening with Hox on the lower ledge.
Hox will catch up with the halfing and try to take the ruby from him. If he manages to swipe the gem, he'll throw it up to the party above.
Hox Sleight of Hand: 11
Higher Ledge:
Somewhat slowed by Fargim's vines, Therien, Gruun and Fargim are accosted by a pair of kobold miners along the wall who have picked up slings.
Sling Attack at Gruun: 17
Sling Attack at Fargim: 23
Gruun is struck by a rock, taking 4 bludgeoning damage. The other kobold comically releases his entire sling, which falls over the ledge and into the abyss below. At the same time, a trap is triggered, releasing a bout of poisonous gas.
Gruun CON Save: 13
Therien CON Save: 21
Fargim CON Save: 16
Gruun seems to be unaffected by the gas, but it burns in the lungs of Therien and Fargim, and they each take 7 poison damage. Therien's vision blurs, and he collapses beside Gruun and Fargim, struggling to breathe.
Lower Ledge:
Halfling Sleight of Hand: 4
Hox reaches the fleeing halfling while a pair of kobold miners launch rocks from slings. As the halfling ducks to avoid the incoming missiles, Hox nimbly snatches the ruby from his hands. The halfling quickly shimmies to the other side of Hox, grabbing the ruby back as they run alongside each other.
Behind:
The bulk of kobold miners feels as if it is getting closer, as more and more bodies begin to fill the cavern. The wyrmling bulldozes through a group of them, ripping the head off of a kobold along the way.
Tracking:
Both groups are around the halfway point of the ledges.
Therien is unconscious and dying. Gruun and Fargim are wounded.
Hox can make another sleight of hand check to continue tussling for the ruby.
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The thrill of the hunt and the pricks of pain ignite the Fury in Gruun and he begins raging. He grabs Therien, throws him across his shoulders, and leaps down to the lower ledge where Hox is tussling with the halfling. (If possible I'll land on him)
Athletics: 19
(is the party through the vines/Entangle area?)
(Death saving throw 1 for Therien: 11)
OOC: You are past the area of entanglement.
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Hox tries to take back the gem and run off with it.
Sleight of Hand: 11
Bonus action: dash
Fargim checks if he can maintain concentration on the Entangle: 17
And then just continues running forward yelling: "CLEAR THE WAY, WE NEED TO GET THIS OUT OF HERE OR EVERYONE DIES!!!"
(Proceeding with death saving throw #2 for Therien as he rides the bugbear express: 5
Fargim Deception: 18
Higher Ledge:
Gruun slings Therien over his shoulder and takes a running leap from the ledge, easily clearing the distance and landing on the lower ledge in a controlled roll. The barbarian ignores most of the shock of impact, taking 5 bludgeoning damage (halved by rage), and exits the roll on his feet with his elven companion still safely slung across his shoulder.
Fargim DEX Save: 4
The kobolds clear out of Fargim's way and join him in fleeing as the wyrmling crests the midway point of the ledge. Fargim hears a click and a whooshing sound just in time, ducking as fiery tar spits from the wall, sailing harmlessly over his head and into the crevasse.
Lower Ledge:
Hox and the halfling continue tussling over the ruby, but the halfling is able to keep it away from the kobold's grasping hands. "Sod off, you gnome-licker!" he shouts.
Behind:
The cavern has become absolute chaos. On the higher ledge, kobolds trample kobolds in an attempt to get out of the wyrmling's way, and on the lower ledge, kobolds are screaming at whatever is causing this chaos and fleeing for the sake of fleeing.
Tracking:
Both groups are nearing the end of the ledges. The entrance to the cave is just up ahead.
Therien is unconscious and dying (1 success). Gruun and Fargim are wounded.
Hox can make another sleight of hand check to continue tussling for the ruby.
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Fargim, seeing how Hox almost manages to get the ruby, decides to help. A loose rock in front of the halfling suddenly flies right into his face (Catapult, dex save 12 for 7 damage). And then of course continue running!
OOC: It's been 24 hours, so assuming Dash for Hox and Gruun.
Halfling DEX Save: 18
The halfling dodges Fargim's catapulted rock, quick as lightning.
The ledges converge, and Fargim meets back up with Gruun, Hox, and the unconscious Therien as you continue to give chase. The enclosed space of the cavern suddenly exits into twilight, and the halfling runs a bit further before he bends over, gasping heavily, leaning on a sapling. The halfling draws his rapier, running back at you to attack, but the great roar of the growing number of kobold miners draws his attention to the cavern entrance, and his eyes grow wide as the kobold swarm charges out -- and continues charging, into the nearby forest, shrieking in terror. Right behind the fleeing kobolds appears the wyrmling, a squealing kobold still trapped in its jaws.
With his rapier occupying one hand, the halfling points his ruby-holding hand in your direction. "Kill them--" he begins to shout, when the ruby accidentally flings from his hand, landing on the ground and rolling right to the party's feet. His face turns into a smirk that appears more like a grimace, shaking with rage. "Bartle, you...gnome-licker!" he screams. He shouts a word in a strange language and is suddenly gone, replaced by a quickly melting pile of snow, leaving nothing behind but a rapier and a broken silver ring.
Behind you, the wyrmling sits down, slack-jawed, dropping the kobold, who curses loudly and scrambles away.
OOC: Therien, still slung over Gruun's shoulder, is unconscious and dying (2 successes, 0 failures).
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Fargim is blank. "What just happened??!"
Then he grabs the ruby, turns around and sees the wyrmling... just sitting there. Falls on his butt and is now completely speechless.
Hox looks to the wyrm and crawls a bit closer to it before speaking in draconic, "You...Dragon, not want to eat us?"
Gruun lowers Therien to the ground while keeping an eye on the wyrmling. He cautiously walks over to it and pokes it before backing away.
"What happened to the beast?"