”Hey guys,  there’s some sort of tunnel here. I think we could climb it.  It’s dark but I think it’s doable.  Though the wolf would have to stay or catch up if he knows where it leads. What do ya think?”

"Go and be free," Gniff says to wolf 1. He then rubs his hand together and after they leave he turns to the group and gives a broad smile, "Well, that went swimmingly. I do say, what a relief it is knowing that we don't have to face them and thank you all for trusting in me. I could not have done it without your help, leaf to tree." He holds one hand to his heart and the other to the sky.

"Sir Tiefling, he asks if you will help him kill the goblins. Be warned however that my spell is almost over and I can only do so much after that," he says to Hati. He turns to wolf 4, "My friend, our time for talking straight is almost gone. Can you tell me where the funny green creatures are?"

(OOC: @ everyone, the wolves now free, there is no sound guiding the party. there is a small tunnel in the back of the wolf cave, but there is also the main path, what does everyone do?)

(OOC: so far it seems like Gerrack wants to follow the main path, and Gimble was inspecting the small tunnel. i'll need a decision from the party.)

edit: (OOC: i noticed dnd beyond was being buggy, so i didn't see the messages above this post when i posted it.)

Gerrack will backtrack to the entrance of this chamber and wait and see what the party decides, then go with their decision.  He's simply scouting for any possible ambushes coming from the main passage at this point.  When they decide, he will continue to scout 20-30ft in front of the party in whatever direction they decide to go.

At the mention of a tunnel, Finnian peeks around towards Gimble's voice and asks, "Do we know where it leads? I'd rather not end up halfway up a cliff only to get shot by goblins, the little gits are enough trouble on open ground, much less in tight quarters... Probably best stick to the main route."

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"Go and be free," Gniff says to wolf 1. He then rubs his hand together and after they leave he turns to the group and gives a broad smile, "Well, that went swimmingly. I do say, what a relief it is knowing that we don't have to face them and thank you all for trusting in me. I could not have done it without your help, leaf to tree." He holds one hand to his heart and the other to the sky.

"Sir Tiefling, he asks if you will help him kill the goblins. Be warned however that my spell is almost over and I can only do so much after that," he says to Hati. He turns to wolf 4, "My friend, our time for talking straight is almost gone. Can you tell me where the funny green creatures are?"

Wolf 4: (to Gniff) "They kept us chained in here and only took us out to hunt. Deeper in the cave." Wolf 4 starts sniffing the air to confirm what he said.

(OOC: so far i have 2 votes for main path, and 1 vote for tunnel. i'll update tonight with progression, so if the vote counter doesn't change between now and then, either the party will head down the main path or will have to split up [which is a perfect fine strategy, just be careful, as i said in the private message thread, the encounters here are designed for a team of 7.) 

Hati votes for the main path.

"I am with Finnian, better to take the safer all around route. Why mess with climbing, we are bound to come across everything eventually," Gniff says as he votes for the main path.

"Follow the horned one and aid him in battle. He will teach you strong ways," Gniff says as his final comment to the wolf.

"I am not much for climbing..." Misty announces.  "Let's stay to the main path." She nods in that direction.

I agree, says Edmond.  Our business with these foul Goblins must come before the pleasure of cave exploring.  We should take the main path and clear the slimy buggers out first.

”So the main path it is.  Is the wolf gona take the lead?”

Hati will take the lead, walking forward with his sword in hand.

Hati leads the party, (using the last marching order for the rest), Gimble, Gerrack, Edmond, Gniff, the wolf, Misty, and Finnian.

(OOC: the party advances to the square Gerrack said he would. [the part where you can see a path on the other side of the river])

Health updates (since i didn't do it after the healing and because it may be relevant soon) Gniff Rightway 6/9 HP. Misty Weldon 10/10 HP. Gerrack Sirocco 10/10 HP. Hati Wolfblade 10/10 HP. Edmond Hawkbreaker 11/11 HP. Gimble Garrick Doublelock 9/9 HP. Finnian 8/8 HP. The Wolf 11/11 HP.

Once Hati gets to that spot, three arrows fly through the air towards him. two miss but one hits. (OOC: dealing 7 damage.)

Hati can see three goblins, one across the river in a tunnel leading up. two more on the bridge that is above the path further ahead.

(OOC: everyone roll initiative)

(OOC:  Was Gerrack still hidden / hidden at all from the last stealth roll?)

Gerrack initiative: 4

 Initiative 17

 Gniff Initiative: 20

Initiative 22

Misty Initiative:  14

Finnian Initiative: 19

Init: 10