Burle

(No need for rolls for finding Kiara.)

A farmer points to a tower on the keep's walls. After a short walk up the stairs, you enter the tower and find an office; bookshelves line the walls, a telescope stands by the open window, peering at the Dreadwood; and a giant table is in the middle, on top a map of the Dreadwood, various figures litter about it, some monsters, some people. A few people stand by the table, knights or elven rangers, both stay quiet as one half elf clad in plate armor at the head of the table speaks, pointing out areas on the map. 

Although scarred and hair short, you can tell by her voice that she is a woman. She directs those at the table, telling them to patrol here or investigate there. And when she takes notice of you, she raises her hand. The others there give you a glance but then talk with their respective groups. She looks to you, "Hello, I'm the castellan for Burle, Kiara Shadowbreaker. Are you here to collect a bounty?"

War Boys - Outer Fringes - Den

(I will contact Davar and check on his availability. For now he'll be botted by me.)

Davar leads the way into the den, greatsword in his hands. But the group meets nothing, as the entrance leads into an cave of sorts. The light from outside dimly illuminates the cave, but those with darkvision see more. As there lies a pile of bones in one corner, a collection of rusted weapons sit near the entryway, a hill made of bags in another, while a bunch of apples rest upon the skin of a bear. Up ahead, you can hear some cackling, familiar to the goblins you've defeated before.

(Will add rooms if you all decide to head in a certain direction. Will describe what can be seen from current room.)

@ War Boys

@ War Boys with Darkvision

Looking at the group Black Cat raises his feathered arm and covers his eyes and then will attempt to fade away into the darkness, shortbow at the ready.

Stealth: 15

Shadow Hunters - Outer Fringes

(Sorry but in this game, you'll need to surround the enemy [at least 3 near one enemy] for the advantage. And yes, my previous post for the Shadow Hunters was a mistake, I meant to say Sanzor. And for tactics, I encourage using a PM group for keeping it clear of combat posts from other groups. And to explain why calledThird cannot see Plunge or Sanzor, it is because I make separate campaigns to accommodate all the players since campaigns have a max of 10[may be wrong as I just saw a campaign with 11])

(Irib will take one more round to get to the group.)

Although both were bitten, Biri stands her ground as Sanzor was pulled down. They both let loose their spells at point blank, both of them hitting the beasts. But they still stand, a deep growl sounding out as Kosh and Yuno move to strike at the beasts' back. Kosh's axe buries deep into his mark, but the beast still lives as it thrashes about, forcing the axe out. Yuno finds that the beast's fur is too thick for her manic attack, both her blades somewhat bouncing off the beast.

Combat Tracker:

1. Monsters
2. Players (Maelyn and Plunge to go)

(Campaigns have a max of 12, actually.)

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Although scarred and hair short, you can tell by her voice that she is a woman. She directs those at the table, telling them to patrol here or investigate there. And when she takes notice of you, she raises her hand. The others there give you a glance but then talk with their respective groups. She looks to you, "Hello, I'm the castellan for Burle, Kiara Shadowbreaker. Are you here to collect a bounty?"

"Bernard Churchmire." He doesn't extend his hand, as he wants to keep the interaction as brief as possible so as not to waste the castellan's time. "We're here about the notice on the escaped convict. Do you have any more information that could prove useful for us? Perhaps crime victims, last known whereabouts, number of men?"

Latrius holds out an arm, stopping the party.

"Something big in the left tunnel.  Sleeping.  Careful."

"Have they been robbing people on the roads, or are they raiding farms and villages?" 

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War Boys - Outer Fringes - Den

Davar leads the way into the den, greatsword in his hands. But the group meets nothing, as the entrance leads into an cave of sorts. The light from outside dimly illuminates the cave, but those with darkvision see more. As there lies a pile of bones in one corner, a collection of rusted weapons sit near the entryway, a hill made of bags in another, while a bunch of apples rest upon the skin of a bear. Up ahead, you can hear some cackling, familiar to the goblins you've defeated before. 

Rolend checks the hill of bags, to see if there is anything interesting besides bags. Does so carefully, as he doesn't want any nasty traps or biting pets going off in his face.

Investigation: 7 (if it is Perception, add 4 more)

(in a quiet voice) "I'm a bit worried about our exit being cut off by the big thing to the left, or by whatevers are down the righthand passage, but I'm ready to go forward when the party wants to."

Latrius will slip closer to the left tunnel, and attempt to glimpse what the creature could be.

Perception: 24

"Might be worth going for the big one.  Worth more money, at the small price of an increased chance of mortal injuries."

Alter slips the pebble out of his pocket, briefly illuminating the cave.

"As long as they aren't mine, I say we go for the big guy."

Stealth: 22

Kierro readies a Sacred Flame for the first thing within range that attacks.

DC 13 DEX save, 3 radiant damage.

“No problem. Mortal injuries are easy to fix for me.”

Hopefully actually hiding this time: 14

If advantage because it's sleeping: 12

Latrius will cautiously begin to creep forward towards the shape.

Burle

"That criminal is an escapee from a foreign land, so his last victims are still there. His last sighting was when he escaped the convoy transporting the prisoners and inside the forest. And we have no idea how many are with him, scum tend to attract scum, then either have them join or kill them." Kiara points to the map, "The reports say that bandits and cutthroats have been active near the southern point of the forest and the north west point. The southern has reports of holding up merchants and ransacking their cargo. The north west has reports of kidnapping and raiding."

Bernard turns to Quodithas, "I think we've got what we need. Perhaps we can accompany some merchant caravans as guards, or perhaps use mercantile as a guise to bait the bandits into attacking us?" 

He thanks Kiara, and leaves her to her work.

Maelyn is frightened, runs off from the group and is probably eaten by some horrible monster. (Sorry, I'm quitting the game, I'm finding it too hard to keep up and don't want to hold the group back. Have fun everyone!)

War Boys - Outer Fringes - Den

@Rolend

As Latirus sneaks into the left room, he sees the large shadow gain form. As it is a ogre, sleeping on its back. The room also comes into view as it seems to be a kitchen of sorts. A dying fire warms a roasting pig near the wall of the room. A corner holds what smells to be wine in a corner as there are various foodstuffs in the opposite corner. And in the far back of the room, you can see a chest.

Latrius motions his team forward, and then sinks his sword straight into the ogre's eye.

Attack: 11 Damage: 6 If auto crit: 2

And then strikes again with his second one (I assume this one wouldn't have advantage).

Attack: 9 Damage: 5

Initiative: 8

Kierro’s Sacred Flame triggers.

Initiative: 21

He then fires Guiding Bolt.

Attack: 25 Damage: 28; next attack has advantage.

If disadvantaged: Attack: 7 Damage: 15

(Alpha War Boys)

(The ogre is currently prone, right? And will stay that way for this first round of attacks? Latrius' 2nd attack would have advantage, if that is the case. And Kierro's ranged attack would have disadvantage... Figured I should ask before rolling Rolend's attacks.)