Lost Mines Gr-A

"Keep close and follow. Single file." Paavu risked a whisper to the others. For even if the guard heard, it would hopefully only be his voice they target first with any volleys. And he had heard the grunt and sound of metal, and knew to be mindful. Hopefully once the group made it towards the center of the immediate room, or what at least roughly fifteen paces(feet) inside, he again motions eastward to the others, before creeping in taht direction until either goblin required choking or a door needed quiet opening. 

Stealth: 13.
(If needed)

Readied Choking: 21.
(if needed)

Rose followed along as silently as could be, letting Paavu take the lead on this one. She had her Hammer in hand but was ready to cast silence at any enemy that revealed themselves, hoping it would prevent a cry for help or other alarm. 

Stealth 2

Rose silently cursed her inability to walk quietly, every clink of chain or rock being kicked seemed to be much louder to her right now as she was self conscious of her self. She hated all this sneaking, but hoped no one was listening.

The chills subsided as Burgee's concentration turned toward keeping the group under cover of the weather. He took his place in the rear of the group and followed along hoping the cloud would keep them covered. "Can anyone see anything at all?" he whispered, "Sounds like we are stirring up the tenants, but I cannot tell from which direction."

(Stealth: 11)

"Yes. But quiet now." Paavu whispered sharply back. As much as it irked him to do, the memory of another traversal in such conditions, and the subsequent loss of life from a few too many whispers plagued the back of his mind. 

He pushed the thoughts back for the sake of focus, and would keep his head on a casual swivel, squinting at almost every dark shape in the fog ahead of the group. All he would need is a second of confirmation, or maybe even less so snatch up a neck, and quiet any defenders of the castle. He could only hope then that the surprise would prevent any chance of an adversary holding their breathe, rendering it all the easier to silence them... and move on to the next after lowering them to the ground.

(Just for future refrence on at least /my/ perspective, and presumably the DMs for how obscure things are. Though perhaps just a "shade" thicker:)

Sensing that Rose was a bit effected Lark payed a bit too much attention to her, costing himself his own stealth. The entire group, Ironically except Paavu doing an average or worse job at staying quiet... The only dark shapes Paavu saw were those of the wall. As he led everyone further down, his face eventually meets with a curtain.... And just beyond it.. he feels himself bump into a medium sized creature... Immediately grabbing out for where he assumed it's neck was... but the creature, apparently so startled by the sudden touch, it's adrenaline pumping, it manages to not only knock your hands away, but knock them away painfully as it back up, saying in Goblinoid The mist has come in, and it is attacking us. Ready weapons. Is enemies inside mist! A single extra pair of shuffling feet can be heard a little farther south, and the stringing og a bow, as the other creature replies Cannot see you at all, Shoot arrows still? Yes!

Lark - 21 Rose - 8 - Paavu - 17  Burgee 14

Vs

5 - 12

Party is up first. Everyone is effectively blinded while attacking something inside the fog, or trying to attack something outside the fog from within it. So all attacks that meet those conditions are at disadvantage, except, obviously AOE

 Even a blurb a simple word getting out before the bubble of silence blankets enough draws a grin out of the goliath. As he briskly brushed aside the curtain in full, the runes inlaid in shield began to faintly glow a dim, blue light. Once more, Paavu could enjoy glimpses into possible future as he strode forth, and with Yklwa in hand, used one of the visions to immediately guide the weapon of death deep into goblinoid flesh.

Bonus Action: Activate Uvar Rune(Prophecy State) (Lasts 10 rounds/1 minute).

Reaction: Uvar rune on next attack, granting advantage(canceling out the disadvantage).

 Action: Stabbing time.
To Hit: 25 For: 5 non-magical bludgeoning damage on unbreakable neck guy!

Movement(if target above is slain): Step to inner edge of the fog in the next room over(or no more than 10ft into the room to the south).

As soon as she heard the words being spoken rose instinctively cast [silence]silence;shut up[/spell] as close as she could to the source. Seeing Paavu attempt to attack something Rose rushes forward, using her halfling size toner advantage charging underneath the Goliath and the creature them turning around to hit the bastard with her hammer.

Attack: 7 Damage: 9

Burgee pushes the fog further into the room so that Paavu and Rose can get a better view of the creature but stay hidden from any further into the structure. He then moves quickly up beside the others and reaches out to grab the goblin to help the others disable the creature before they are exposed. (Attack: 21 Damage: 1)

Paavu, and totally NOT Nadaars hit lands, but only on the outer portion of the creatures armor, barely causing any real damage, but its clear the creature is wearing heavy armor by the impact.  Still it reels slightly from the blow. Roses followup  however is a wild swing, nearly hitting Paavu in the process but luckily missing entirely. Burgee however, gets a solid grip on the Hobbgoblin that was revealed, though the creature farther inside was now obscured and blinded entirely itself in the misty fog. The hobb, now exposed, and only able to see in one direction, tries to call out for help but its voice comes out mute. However, as Burgee attempts to electrocute the hobb.... he finds his spell fails for the same reason that the hobb can't speak.... Silence.

The hobb, finding its choices to be to retreat into the fog.. or fight... Chooses to fight. He doesn't feel like he can hit the tiny one in front with his large weapon, so he takes two strieks at Paavu (AO/normal) but both miss, as he doesnt quite feel he has the room to swing... The creature in the background screaming as it's enveloped, but it makes no sound. It takes a random shot in the direction it last heard sounds form... the arrow clatterign soundlessly against a random wall, before doign much the same against the ground.

Party is up. Also, within the silence effect, any spells that require 'V' are uncastable.

Rose laughs silently as the Hobs try to cry for help. Seeing the Hobb was now clearly visible Rose would grip her hammer with two hands and hope to land a blow this time. Attack: 10 Damage: 11 But failing to hit yet again Rose utters several expletives such that it's probably for the best no one can hear them.

Although Paavu nods in respect of the Hobgoblin. Here was a being that knew to stand his ground. For if he moved, all those behind might very well be slain in short order. Still, no amount of respect would keep the goliath from bringing yklwa to bear on a direct course for any failings in the guard's guard.

Once the hob falls, he holds up a single finger up, then gestures beyond the hob's body for the rest.

Reaction: Uvar rune on next attack, granting advantage.

 Action: Stabbing time.
To Hit: 26 For: 13 non-magical bludgeoning damage on unbreakable neck guy!

Rose cusses like a mute sailor, and looking like a rabid chihuahua beneath Paavu's legs or at-least nearby. Paavu and the Hobb share a glance, as the hobbs attack is parried - sliding off to the side, and opening his defenses... Which Paavu exploits, by stabbing directly through the hobbs armor like butter, directly through his heart. Lifting the hobb up with pure strength, mouthing silent words at the hobb that he was already dead, before kicking him off his blade with enough force to send him skittering back into the mist. However, the impact is eerily silent.

Burgee shifts the mist through the further area in the back, revealing a curtain similar to the first, and the mist bled out, but still under his control, revealing a lone goblin who was crouched behind some crumbled stone, in the far corner near yet another curtain in the south. Burgee, knowing he couldn't cast spells, instead, draws his weapons, and proceeds forward... Swinging his staff, trying to brain the goblin before it could run, but the goblin rolls out of the way just in time.

Lark taking out his crossbow, as he moves into the room, also slipping under Paavu's legs as Rose lets him by if she were blocking his way, as he takes his shot. The bolt sinking right between the goblins eyes, it screamed silently for the briefest of moments before its brain realized it was dead. Lark cheered, proud of his accomplishment, moved more into the room, and seeing a door to the right of him and the party, proceeds to move into it, having completely forgotten the plan, and letting his curiosity get the better of him.... He takes a moment to look around in the new room.

This high, narrow hall looks as if it might have been part of a chapel or shrine at one time. Angelic figures are sculpted along the room’s upper reaches, looking down on the floor below. To the north, heavy curtains block a matching pair of archways. Between the archways is a cracked but ornately carved stone brazier.

It takes Lark a fraction of a second to notice that there is a Snakelike creature up above the brazier, hidden on a ledge, making him immediately backpedal back into the silence of the previous room, where he mutely points with both hands, like he was trying to tell everyone something.

Combat is over, for now.

Paavu at least appears to consider Lark's request for a second or two, and then looks off into the direction the goblin had pointed towards so frantically in the heat of the moment. Then, years of surviving both as a mercenary and as a soldier kicks in, eliciting a headshake of denial. Who or whatever was in that direction could be of interest. Yet, he could not ignore a need for a thorough sweeping of the castle from one side to the other. He had already ignored it once in dealing with the welcoming party. And time was running short on his blessing.

So, pulls or motions for those around to head eastward, eventually hitting the door there. At which point, he looks back to the others, gesturing to their weapons, then holds up three fingers to the others with one hand while gripping the door handle with the other, and count down towards his opening it up. If before then Rose made some mute request about dropping the sound barrier, he shakes his head again. The same for the fog inquiries, in which he trusts Burgee to keep with them for now.

Burgee grimaces as the goliath counts down to opening the door. He tries to motion for Paavu to slow down so that they can examine the area they are currently in. Especially any doorways. But as the big guy continues, he can only be ready for any surprises that may greet them on the other side, or from the door itself.

When Paavu directs the party to the eastern door Rose gives Lark a shrug as if to say "I guess we just follow the big guy." Once Paavu starts his countdown Rose stands in front of the door ready to charge in, going under Paavu if needed, and attack anything that looks like and enemy. For a brief moment Rose thought I hope the door isn't trapped. however once Paavus count got to one all thoughts of caution were to the wind as the blood rushed excitedly through her veins like a bull seeing red.

(before i can continue, I need to know if Burgee keeps the fog in front of the group or not)

(botting)

Burgee pulls the mist back onto the group, allowing just enough of Paavu's face to be exposed so he could see what he was doing. as he kicks in the door. The odd sensation of that occurring without a hint of noise was somewhat off-putting, but Paavu, upon entering, would see two hobgoblins, weapons at the ready, but looking intently through the curtain facing north, not knowing they were being hunted. Looking around the rest of the room, while he has a chance, Paavu would see that a stone brazier full of coals glows in the middle of this small barracks. Four straw pallets are lined up along the east wall. The wall to the south has collapsed, but a barred wooden door in that direction is still clear. A curtain hangs in an archway to the north.