//How wide is the entrance? Can we just set up an ambush maybe?//
The gaping mouth starts out very wide and then narrows down gradually to about 10 feet, with an 8' ceiling. Beyond that is further than your darkvision reaches.
Beedo mentions nonchalantly, "That's where the ogres live! They don't like our little tunnels. But that's the front door, that's where we go in."
“I see. The Order has never been one for ambushes or trickery in combat. Normally we go with a frontal assault or a small decicive strike team assault on a key place. But you’ve been fighting these villains; I haven’t. If you think this is best let’s do it. I’m sure it’ll work”
While Angel is taking you notice that he always seems to be positive and says everything with a smile.
Is there any cover in front of the cave opening? "So this is where yous "wink out", go in an' get the lay o' the land right? I'll fin' me a spot an' wait fer yer signal."
"Alright, you guys figure out how you are going to handle anything that comes out of here that isn't us, it's showtime!" I cast disguise self, changing my appearance to that of Vark, the goblin that was with Beedo, then turn to Marav and grab his hand for a moment and cast invisibility on him. "my disguise will only last an hour, best to assume the same stands for invisibility"
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"I'm starting to think we should stick together... As stealthily as possible, of course. Perhaps we can feign being your prisoners?"
"Hey, Beedo - where does your tribe hang out in the caves this time of day? Is there a location where they all gather? Where are prisoners kept? Where do the ogres stay? Where's the blob?"
// Purposely peppering Beedo with a string of questions trying to get a bead on his intent and whether his loyalties still lie with his clan. See if I can gauge how truthful he's being. This feels very 'It's a trap!' to me..... //
"Might be that's true but it's the plan we hatched. 'E's a clever sort, Moradin willin', they'll learn somethin' we need ta know, then we get this bloody business done."
"If we find ourselves in trouble I'll cast thunderwave as a signal, then you guys raise a ruckus. All we will do is tell Hark orcs are stealing their loot, he sends some guys out, you kill them then charge in. After he sends some guys we will go find the villagers then we can meet in the middle."
//How wide is the entrance? Can we just set up an ambush maybe?//
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
“Why can’t we just enter the cave defeat some goblins and rescue the villagers? If the villagers are prisoners the sooner we rescue them the better.”
"We just finished with a battle and I think our spell slingers are getting a bit tapped out. I am ok with that plan though."
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
"they have two ogres and possibly a slime of some sort, as well as close to 20 goblins. A frontal assault would end poorly"
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Storm King's Thunder PbP | Yet Another Storm King's Thunder PbP
Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
“I see. The Order has never been one for ambushes or trickery in combat. Normally we go with a frontal assault or a small decicive strike team assault on a key place. But you’ve been fighting these villains; I haven’t. If you think this is best let’s do it. I’m sure it’ll work”
While Angel is taking you notice that he always seems to be positive and says everything with a smile.
"Uh Beedo, is there another way in?"
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
Is there any cover in front of the cave opening? "So this is where yous "wink out", go in an' get the lay o' the land right? I'll fin' me a spot an' wait fer yer signal."
DM - Storm King's Thunder PbP | Yet Another Storm King's Thunder PbP
Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
//Do we see anyone around the entrance?//
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
DM - Storm King's Thunder PbP | Yet Another Storm King's Thunder PbP
Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
Did you want to look inside the cave?
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Current: Eogard Duramastar, Human Twilight Cleric/Star Druid | Eiren Lathrana, Shadar-Kai Eldritch Knight/Bladesinger | Arugula, Rabbitfolk Armorer
Survivor: CrispyDM's Saltmarsh as Syltra | SarcasticFury's Strahd as Hadrian Frozenspark | Forge of Fury as The DM
//I think we have to//
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
"Alright, you guys figure out how you are going to handle anything that comes out of here that isn't us, it's showtime!" I cast disguise self, changing my appearance to that of Vark, the goblin that was with Beedo, then turn to Marav and grab his hand for a moment and cast invisibility on him. "my disguise will only last an hour, best to assume the same stands for invisibility"
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder
Marav leans down into Rips ear and whispers.. "good job... Now let's go"
//Marav follows close behind//
Marav(Druid/Ranger) -Storm Kings ThunderDontontion(Rogue/Warlock) - Storm Kings Thunder
DM - Stormpoint Mountains :: A Critical Role Adventure ( Map of Trunau )
While Rip and Marav begin going into the cave Angel will look at the rest of the group
“Is it wise for those two to go in their alone?”
"I'm starting to think we should stick together... As stealthily as possible, of course. Perhaps we can feign being your prisoners?"
"Hey, Beedo - where does your tribe hang out in the caves this time of day? Is there a location where they all gather? Where are prisoners kept? Where do the ogres stay? Where's the blob?"
// Purposely peppering Beedo with a string of questions trying to get a bead on his intent and whether his loyalties still lie with his clan. See if I can gauge how truthful he's being. This feels very 'It's a trap!' to me..... //
Insight check on Beedo.... 3
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
"Might be that's true but it's the plan we hatched. 'E's a clever sort, Moradin willin', they'll learn somethin' we need ta know, then we get this bloody business done."
.........
"I think we should follow. Maybe at a distance, but we should follow. We shouldn't split the party."
Storm King's Thunder - Ink, Elven Bladesinging Wizard
Core City: APbPA - Ormond, Human Twilight Cleric
The Inferno - BG:Dia - DM
They keep me rollin'
"If we find ourselves in trouble I'll cast thunderwave as a signal, then you guys raise a ruckus. All we will do is tell Hark orcs are stealing their loot, he sends some guys out, you kill them then charge in. After he sends some guys we will go find the villagers then we can meet in the middle."
//if i mathed it right, 3 go in 4 wait here?//
Rip Dangerfield- Halfling Bard, Storm Kings Thunder (retired)
Matrix- Human Monk/fighter, Storm Kings Thunder