Tex will run over to guard Iri, firing his crossbow twice,

once at ankheg 2: Attack: 14 Damage: 12
And once at Ankheg 6: Attack: 22 Damage: 12
Fern will Bite at Ankheg 2: Attack: 25 Damage: 4

MOMENTUM: -2, CHAOS: 22
Iri21, Ankheg1(18)(AC14/7HP), Tex15, Lanarial11(HIDDEN), Vi9, Ankheg5(6)(AC14/HP29), Gareth-Wyn6

Vi goes for Ankheg5.

Attack: 25 Damage: 11

On hit, Ankheg1 takes 11 fire damage.

Attack: 7 Damage: 7

On hit, Ankheg1 takes 6 fire damage.

MOMENTUM: -2, CHAOS: 22
Iri21, Tex15, Lanarial11(HIDDEN), Vi9, Ankheg5(6)(AC14/HP13), Gareth-Wyn6

Lanarial lines up a shot on the last ankheg, using his hidden position to hit it in a vulnerable spot...

Attack: 27 Damage: 37

His perfectly placed arrow tears through the insectoids head in a splatter of gore and cartilage!!

After the last Ankheg is destroyed Tex will turn and place a hand on one of Iri’s acid burns. “Please, allow me to help you, miss Iri.” He will place a healing patch on her acid burn (cure wounds, 2nd level) 11

MOMENTUM: -1, CHAOS: 22

Combat has ended. Good job guys. The only structure still standing is the house.

"I wonder if there is a nest close by, or if this group was out hunting. Either way, we should go check out the house." Lanarial will sneak around to the back and check the windows and doors!

This cabin has a wooden floor and is divided into two rooms. The larger room is cluttered with logging equipment (saws, leather harnesses for climbing trees, and so on). Looking inside, you can tell one of the rooms is closed from the inside.

Tex will knock on the shit door. “Pardon me! Is there anyone in here? The acid spitting cretins have been dealt with.”

"Are those huge ant creatures dead!?" someone inside squeaks.

“Is this the townmaster’s brother? Yes, the ankhegs are dead, mighty bad stroke of luck, that.”

With a worried look and a feeble shaking of fear, you've found the townmaster's brother cowardly hiding in the only structure still standing. He's got a lot of work to do now, but, at least, you've delivered his supplies, and he's alive!

Loggers’ Camp Quest. COMPLETE! “Deep in Neverwinter Wood, along the river that flows west toward Neverwinter, is a logging camp. Every two months, Phandalin delivers fresh supplies to the camp, which is run by the half-brother of Phandalin’s townmaster, Harbin Wester. Barthen, the local provisioner, has prepared a new delivery. He needs someone to bear the supplies safely to the camp. Return to Harbin Wester with a notice of delivery signed by his half-brother, Tibor Wester, to claim your reward of 100 gp.”

Axeholm Quest. COMPLETE! “Within a mountain fifteen miles south of Phandalin stands the ancient dwarven fortress of Axeholm, which has been sealed for years. If a dragon attack is imminent, the people of Phandalin might need to evacuate and take refuge in Axeholm. To that end, someone needs to open the fortress and make it safe for habitation. Once you accomplish these tasks, return to Townmaster Wester to collect a reward of 250 gp.”

Dragon Barrow Quest. COMPLETE! “The dragon that besets us is not the first to threaten this region. Between here and Neverwinter lies the barrow mound of a warrior whose magical dragon-slaying sword helped fell a green dragon terrorizing the High Road a century ago. Rumor has it the dragon slayer sword is buried there too. Retrieve it, and let the sword be its own reward!”

Woodland Manse Quest. INCOMPLETE! “The orcs have fallen under the sway of evil spellcasters in Neverwinter Wood, and have been sighted in growing numbers near Falcon’s Hunting Lodge. The spellcasters dwell in a ruined manse. Falcon needs someone to make a preemptive strike against it. Destroy the evil in the manse, then expect him to reward you.” 

After offloading the supplies with Gareth, Vi, Iri, and Lanarial, Tex will come over to Tibor, "What happened Master Wester? Did something happen that prompted this invasion? OR was it merely unfortunate happenstance? Also, would you please sign here for your package?" Tex holds out the writ to be signed. As he's signing Tex will ask, "How are you going to run this logging camp alone?"

"Yes, of course." he signs. "Just unfortunate happenstance, I suppose. Oh, my, there's nothing left." he sighs. "I guess I have lots of work to do.."

Tex turns back to the group, "Onward to the Woodland Manse? Since there were sightings near the Falcon hunting Lodge, we might be able to sneak in some food and beverage and maybe a night's rest while gathering information?"

"That sounds like a lovely plan," Iri says rubbing her acid wounds. She eats two goodberries and offers the remaining 8 to the others. 

Lanarial holds his hand up to the offer of the berries, as he hadn't taken any damage from the ankhegs and could probably hunt up food enough to satisfy his hunger. If not, well, those trail rations should probably be eaten soon anyways..."Yes, let's continue clearing the area out."

As they walk along, Lanarial will find a few minutes to talk with Tex. "Your artificing is quite impressive. Perhaps I could trade you some coins or other goods for some of your runes? Perhaps for my bow - or on a new set of studded leathers? I don't mean to presume, but if you are able, I would make it worth your while..."

As you talk, you can hear the rhythmic flapping of a large creature. It's easy to spot if you look up, Cryovain is fast approaching your positions. He's a little larger than you expected.

Tex sees the Massive White form and rushes over to Iri, tackling her to the ground behind some cover. "DRAGON!!!"