Road to Phandalin

"I hate to break it ot you, Ms. Margret, but I believe they were shy of extra materials before we left. A-at least all the ones I would need at once. Though, maybe I am misremembering -- I-it's been a few days." He sheepishly grin. "Either way, I don't quite have what I need to bring'em back. Hopefully when we get back though there'll be new shipments to look into." Nobody replied before either returning to keeping an ongoing eye on Zurzg or taking notes on various plants seen along the way.

her cheeks grow red with embarrassment as she remembers with his reminder.

"Sorry, I checked and there was nothing to buy."

She looks to Dain

"If you would, get yours to watch our backs please."

You take some extra time in the morning to allow Dain to completely recover from last nights interruption (full rest for Dain)

With a small delay he break camp and got on the way. Otrov seams to have a much better hand in choosing a path then Margret yesterday and the sun is much gentler compared to yesterday, allowing you to make a much better pace then yesterday. Margret, Dain and their familiars keep their eyes open. In the early afternoon Margret hears the sound of a creek nearby and you take a quick break to refresh with the cold clear water.  It stays a quite march. Even Zurzg menages to concentrate a bit more today, and he even is able to shoot a small quail that gets spooked by you ( Zurzg, add 1 ration to your Character sheet).

Maybe just before sunset you come across tracks of five or six goblins. According to the map and your assumed position, it is very likely that those tracks will lead you to the Castle. Otrov thinks that it is no more then one hour from here.

What do you want to do?

“Hmm, goblins,” she’s about to make a face and spit on the ground but catching Zurzg’s eye, she swallows it back. “I could scout a bit further, maybe with one of your pets?” She says to Nobody and Dain. She continues, “We’d probably want to make sure the of the path ahead; best not to alert the entire neighborhood, if you know what I mean.”  Otrov thinks for a moment, adding “not to mention the dragon...hey!  Dragons like castles , don’t they?”  

"Sabastian can go with."  Dain says, sending his tressym flying off of his shoulder to help scout these tracks.

“Hey! Relgalyn!  Play me little sneaky, pump up, mission music.”  Otrov scoops some mud up and shadows her face with it, bobbing her head to a beat only she can hear.  She scrunches her face up -  she thinks she can smell a faint trace of feces before it dawns on her....Ah yes, better to blend in with, haHA! She thinks to herself. She’ll also quietly roll around on the ground a little , taking care not to damage The Prick. Oblivious to her companions concern, Otrov rolls and slithers like a snake, getting into character for her mission. At one point she stops, thinking And as Otrov the viper finishes preparing her form, she realizes whatever is out there won’t be ready...for THISSSSSSS!  “Viper!” She whispers quietly as she opens her eyes.  Remembering where she is, and noticing the looks of concern, she gets up and clears her throat. “Uh huh, yes, we’ll, ahem.  Shall we Sebastian?”

[what do you want me to roll?]

Is everyone else staying here or do you follow Otrov in some distance?

 As for Otrov, choose two out of those three: survival/perception/stealth

Otrov - Stealth:  18

Nobody appeared hesitance; especially if the intended goal is no more than an hour a way. But given a minute or so to think about it, or if assured the group would at least follow for at least a short while more, he simply nods, trusting Otrov and familiars to handle themselves well enough. "If it looks too dangerous past a point, do come back to us. Best we face it together, than alone." On that note, he bids Otrov goodbye with a tentative grin.

Margret looks around for Zurzg if he is close enough 

"You know that goblin revolution you were talking about? If we can sneak up on your friends maybe we,... you can talk them into helping us.

tell them about how you defeated the mighty white dragon."

She thinks of the groups benefit

"with our help of course, but make sure you speak common for our sake's."

"And so we can back you up on your claim"

Kai patiently will wait with the others, trusting Otrov to handle himself. 

Relgalyn will look at Otrov with a perplexed expression plain on his face, "Sneaky music... have you heard me play?" And will wait with the others while Otrov wanders off.

"Zurzg did get dragon with bow..."  The goblin processes Margret's request with a frown as he thinks.  "Zurzg talk, but Zurzg not do well talking to last goblin.  Zurzg think maybe plan for revolution too hasty..."

Margret says to Zurzg

"Maybe you should go with your girl, Otrov protect her wile being sneaky, and quite."

She looks around not liking the chance for an ambush here

"lets follow, but keep our distance"

Once agreed she does so but keeps her greatsword readied

Perception 4 Marco who follows the same MO 21

Stealth 19

"That might be easier said then done, Ms. Magret. A-at least without actual proof. A bunch of--" He looks to the remaining party. "Weirdos backing a lone goblin; especially if he didn't already have a name for himself before joining us." Nobody swiftly looks to Zurzg if around. "N-not that I'm saying you didn't. Just pointing out a possibility. Nevermind the lack of physical proof being brought as well; like a tooth or claw.... Sorry." The shadowless tiefling bowed his head at the admission, feeling a bit down for being a debby downer.

(I will assume Otrov goes by himself and everyone else stays where they are. What do you do while Otrov scouts ahead?)

Otrov and Sebastian follow the tracks into the forrest. For the most parts the tracks are easy to follow, but twice you loose them and have to spend a few minutes to find them again. You are careful not to be seen and after a little bit over an hour, you reach a large clearing. It starts to get dark, but in the twilight, you see a big building. 

The building consists of several crumbling towers of different sizes and heights, but the upper stories are all in varying states of collapse. You don‘t see any entrance or any lights from your point of view.

Dain pulls out his spellbook and sits down to study it.

Relgalyn will sit and play “air lute”, thinking through different things to try in the upcoming fight.

keep my guard up using the same rolls as I did when I thought I was following Ortrov

Nobody takes the time to studying his alchemy book again.