Init order reminder: Nivlen, Elelyel, Elric, TlakShik, Jhoni, Mini-Gobs(The Hobgoblin and Bugbear are still too busy directing the chaotic little green monsters to attack directly themsleves)

MetaGaming Note: I know it's not strictly RAW, but since this scene is pretty much a chase scene, I'm going to assume that all combat actions actually take place simultaneously within the movements of all parties. So unless any of you specifies that you want to break away from the group, you'll all move 30 feet down the stairs toward the docks and the ship while performing whatever actions you declare. The groups of goblins continue to pursue the group 20 feet each turn, attacking with melee weapons only if they reach the party after their movement, even as the new ones appear from around corners and inside buildings. Initiative order still applies in regards to whose action takes place first, additional goblin groups will share the same initiative as the first group(they go last). 

Since I'm finding a combat like this one a bit more difficult to resolve than when i ran it at a table, I'm going to simplify it a bit, hopefully this makes sense:

In order to avoid making a few dozen attack rolls each turn, each group of goblins will attack with one roll  (to hit) and a percentage die (to see how many of them made the hit)  For each hit they'll roll a damage die (d6)and distribute it accordingly to the PCs individually. This is meant to give the impression that you probably shouldn't let them catch up to you, as a group of these things could tear a PC apart pretty quickly with these "Nickle and Dime" attacks. Also, as a reminder, I'm not keeping track of these kills, make sure to mark your xp as you go, honor system is in play on this one, i trust you guys to be cool about it(I mean, who really cheats at D&D? What would the point be? LOL)

I'll be back on later tonight,hoping for lots of goblin killing!  One last thing; the last map of Lowtown above is after movement, not before, the group is around 110 feet from the ship at this point if they continue down the stairs and across the docks.

Round ?

If Nivlen is hoisted in a way that allows, he would like to shoot over the heads of the goblins, aiming at their leaders.

(DM will need to let me know if I can get more than one shot off in a round and confirm the shot(s) are with disadvantage, if possible at all.)

Arcana 23

"Yeah I'm being careful, it's not often you see tattooed rats appear - I'm thinking that I might be able to communicate with it so it will let us past without harm, if they're not going vto be hostile I don't see the point in harming animals needlessly"

Righteousness is watching this all with a very wary eye, especially the rat that's looking right at them.

OCC Are there any rocks, rubble or other projectile like objects lying around?

If there are any throwable things lying around, Tlak-Shik will start throwing them at the Bug Bear.

Attack: 12 Damage: 3

If there is nothing, he will not slow down.  "To ship!"

Elelyel will sling him over her shoulder, facing back so he can shoot.

After his next shot, she'll turn around and send a fire bolt to the closest creatures. Attack: 20 Damage: 7

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OCC Are there any rocks, rubble or other projectile like objects lying around?

If there are any throwable things lying around, Tlak-Shik will start throwing them at the Bug Bear.

Attack: 12 Damage: 3

If there is nothing, he will not slow down.  "To ship!"

 Elric offers his magical stones for others like Tlak-Shik to use while also tossing one at an enemy withing 60ft 27 dealing 10 magical bludgeoning damage on hit.

((magic stones are +7 to hit and deal 1d6 Magical Bludgeoning damage))

"Thanks my, Elric," Tlak-Shik says taking an offered stone and throws it at the bug bear leader.

Attack: 15 Damage: 5

Ai'ryn watches Tegid intently, not sure why he's trying to talk to rats.

"I suppose since they're leaving us alone, we may as well leave them alone.  It's probably more important we spend our time finding Mib, and conserving our energy for whatever else may be down there, then bothering with rats."

" one word: Recon."

"The rat is necromantic, which means there might have been a necromancer down here at some point, or worse, right now."

"I can understand why you feel that way, to the untrained animals are stupid. I merely wish to convey to the rat that we mean no harm, and wish to pass it. If these are guardians of this crypt, we would be doing wrong to kill them"

(OOC just waiting for DM response to arcana check etc as well before I do the next step)

"Harm or no harm, if these creatures are necromantic should we not rid them of their wretched lives?"

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"The rat is necromantic, which means there might have been a necromancer down here at some point, or worse, right now."

 Koric frowns, "Do you mean it may have some kind of curse upon it?"

"you fellas have forgotten a thing. it is watching us, it can think, and it can probably understand what we're saying, so we might want to tone it down." *tone is of nervous aggravation.*

Korics frown deepens, "It does not appear agressive. More....curious."

Raising his voice and addressing the rat directly, he says "Do you understand me, Ser Rat? Nod your head, if so."

Tegid cast's Beast Bond, and attempts to communicate with the rat "We are friends of this temple, and are seeking something which will aid the defence of the town outside. We wish you no harm, please allow us to pass, or do you view us as enemies?"

(Spell fails if creatures is 4 or higher)

Hey guys ill be on later to post stuff, sorry been a hectic week, had to play a lot of catch up on the farm the last few days, just been too burnt out by the end of the day.

Lowtown Stairs, Round 2 recap:

Nivlen half clambers/half is pulled up to Elelyel's shoulders, balanced at his hips(free action on the part of both Nivlen and Elelyel's efforts combined). He has free range with his hands to use his crossbow with his magical bandoleer, and since he is elevated well above the heads of the goblins, he gets advantage on the first attack each round. He is attempting to target the [Hobgoblin?, Bugbear?] lieutenant{ooc i need attack rolls for these.}

Elelyel, conversly, is now carrying a person acoss one shoulder, and because of this, gets disadvantage on attack rolls and dex saves. She fires off a firebolt and [hits?misses?, will edit in...]

Elric Throws one of his magic stones, hitting another goblin dead.(I Think? if not, please let me know if i read the page wrong, lol)

Jhoni sticks a dart into a goblin, killing it, and TlakShik throws one of Elric's stones as well. Thurk follows suit,each stone strikes another goblin dead.

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Round ?

If Nivlen is hoisted in a way that allows, he would like to shoot over the heads of the goblins, aiming at their leaders.

(DM will need to let me know if I can get more than one shot off in a round and confirm the shot(s) are with disadvantage, if possible at all.)

 Round is 2, roll whenenever you're ready

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Elelyel will sling him over her shoulder, facing back so he can shoot.

After his next shot, she'll turn around and send a fire bolt to the closest creatures. Attack: 20 Damage: 7

 second d20 for disadv:7, will edit in result{here}

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OCC Are there any rocks, rubble or other projectile like objects lying around?

If there are any throwable things lying around, Tlak-Shik will start throwing them at the Bug Bear.

Attack: 12 Damage: 3

If there is nothing, he will not slow down.  "To ship!"

 Hit! dead mini-gob

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Apologies, time zones and shift work make prompt posting challenging. Jhoni will keep pace with Thurk and will sacrifice another dart to thin out the goblin horde forming. Attack: 14 Damage: 4

 another dead goblin minion!