As they begin the trek, Velshir goes over to Unthir and rests a hand on his shoulder as a display of comaraderie. He says,
”I have a confession, dwarf. When you first ran up to us I had unkind thoughts of you in my heart. But your brave and clever display in this fight has shown me my mistake. I am glad you are with us.”
Having said his bit, Velshir leads the goblin up to the front of the line.
The goblin looks at Loren and says meekly 'Vareg, but I answer to many other things.' Mostly derogatory phrases you think from his further mumbling which he seems to continue until anything else is said to him. " there's idiot and .... and once .... oh and... although I don't know why I answered to that - thats usually for Xrekt but he's dead now and.."
His pace is weak due to his damage but he plods along ahead of you. You proceed off of Triboar Trail into the heavy brush and scattered trees to the Northwest. The path he is traveling is heavily traveled now that you see it and there are obvious drag marks here and there. He's been walking for a slow normally 10 minute distance now and stops to eye the trail. He pulls at his binds and a little on the leash and looks back realizing he's secure and seems to think for a moment and decides something. He addresses Velshir, "There, a snare, a good one, but you can see it if you look in the leaves and branches ahead."
Due to the slow travel behind the goblin, those of you who wish to are able to gather a few things in the way of food stuffs and herbs along the way, not a lot but enough to keep your supplies up from the day.
Unthir nods in immesnse appreciation, having joined the adventure to prove himself a bard. "Thine words inspire!"
He stands a little taller as Velshir leads the goblin up, joining Joshua and Sheyla.
--after walking for a bit--
Unthir looks about for herbs and mushrooms that are edible or capable of being steeped . Having worked in taverns for a living, maybe he'll notice the difference between a possibly delightful tea or a deadly poison...
Once his companions took over charge of the goblin Iymbryl takes a quick moment to clean his blade. Upon successfully doing so he takes up position at the rear of the party. He doesn't entirely trust the foul creature and keeps an open eye as they march into the forest.
As she moves after the goblin. She will touch a spot here or there on the local vegetation causing a plant to bloom. Essentially, making a clear trail back for those that may be less skilled at moving through the forest. She does keep her eyes out for herbs, plants and seeds.
@Unthir You find a nice patch of mushrooms that are mostly edible - particularly lucky is "Hen of the Woods Mushrooms" which is a meaty mushroom and some "Lion's Mane" which you've heard also has some medicinal use. Your skill allows you to sort out the dangerous ones. You also find some berries, something similar to peppermint and some other herbs useful for seasoning.
@lymbryl - You adjust your position to bring up the lead and see nothing concerning at this time.
@Sheyla - you also have some luck with herbs and seeds. You spot some mistletoe in a nearby young oak as well as the white flowers of Wild Garlic Stems popping up closeby along side some figwort. There is also an assortment of commonly found flower pods and the peppermint that Unthir noted.
@Velshir - "Klarg is very bad, Yeemik hates him and wants to take over, he doesn't share and keeps all of the good stuff for himself. Threatens us with the dogs. "
Vareg continues walking along ahead of you and his head keeps bowing down. He is slowing more and stumbles a bit. "Pit here," he says in a muffled voice like he has something in his mouth and his head is down.
Velshir sees the pit, covered lightly in foliage, and points it out to the rest of the group. Just past the pit, Velshir stops the goblin to examine him.
“Vareg, you don’t sound too good. How are you holding up?”
Pardon the presumption, normally I wouldn’t like players asking for rolls, but in PBP I think it’s a little different, lemme know if otherwise, but in case a medicine check is needed I’ll roll medicine: 9
lol I think my d20 is broken, I’m apparently playing with a d6 instead
You discover that he is quite pale hovering around zero health but he's managed to get his teeth caught in a strand of rope that came near his mouth. You don't believe it would be enough to get himself free, but he's been trying. Looking closer you find his teeth to all have been sharpened to a point. "Klarg will kill me for helping you, I am certainly dog food."
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
With the pit pointed out Sheyla will take a small bit of time and do a dotted outline of the pit with red colored flowers that she makes bloom with her druid craft. That way if they do have to run back they would have a quick visual of the danger.
"Vareg, you stand with a powerful group now,but I see you are standing on the edge. You fear us and that is why you chose to help. Now that we are getting closer your fear of Klarg is coming back. "
"If you truely feel he will kill you for leading us this far. Then your only chance is to to go all in with us. Think about it. Even if you betray us to him now. He'll know you betrayed him once and that mistrust will always be with him. He may not kill you today but that mistrust will grow and he will kill you for it."
She whispers inaudible and looks at the goblin as a puff of wind gently tussle her hair and the smell of lavender surrounds her. "Trust us little one, just show us the way and when the time comes for action just stay out of the way. When we are done, you will be the hero of the goblins."
Persuasion 18
And this is what I get for trying to be wordy but not having much for charisma. Will use my inspiration for advantage
"I found some mushrooms-" Unthir unsurely mentioned with a raised finger, "-Lion's Mane, said to have some medicinal properties. If anyone knows how to use them..." He offered said mushrooms. Figuring more could be found if needed, the same could not be said for the unwilling guide, he added, "Perhaps that'll get the creature off death's door."
Vareg looks at your change in demeanor and nods slowly, "Yes I see. The lair is not far now." Travel another couple of miles and then gradually the area opens up.
You come across a large cave in a hillside five miles from the scene of the ambush. A shallow stream flows out of the cave mouth, which is screened by dense briar thickets. A narrow dry path leads into the cave on the right-hand side of the stream. (grids in map are 5 ft). (ooc can you all see this map, want to make sure its showing up correctly for you?)
"Does it have a name? Did it say?"
Joshua will fall in line behind Velshir and Sheyla
As they begin the trek, Velshir goes over to Unthir and rests a hand on his shoulder as a display of comaraderie. He says,
”I have a confession, dwarf. When you first ran up to us I had unkind thoughts of you in my heart. But your brave and clever display in this fight has shown me my mistake. I am glad you are with us.”
Having said his bit, Velshir leads the goblin up to the front of the line.
The goblin looks at Loren and says meekly 'Vareg, but I answer to many other things.' Mostly derogatory phrases you think from his further mumbling which he seems to continue until anything else is said to him. " there's idiot and .... and once .... oh and... although I don't know why I answered to that - thats usually for Xrekt but he's dead now and.."
His pace is weak due to his damage but he plods along ahead of you. You proceed off of Triboar Trail into the heavy brush and scattered trees to the Northwest. The path he is traveling is heavily traveled now that you see it and there are obvious drag marks here and there. He's been walking for a slow normally 10 minute distance now and stops to eye the trail. He pulls at his binds and a little on the leash and looks back realizing he's secure and seems to think for a moment and decides something. He addresses Velshir, "There, a snare, a good one, but you can see it if you look in the leaves and branches ahead."
Due to the slow travel behind the goblin, those of you who wish to are able to gather a few things in the way of food stuffs and herbs along the way, not a lot but enough to keep your supplies up from the day.
Unthir nods in immesnse appreciation, having joined the adventure to prove himself a bard. "Thine words inspire!"
He stands a little taller as Velshir leads the goblin up, joining Joshua and Sheyla.
--after walking for a bit--
Unthir looks about for herbs and mushrooms that are edible or capable of being steeped . Having worked in taverns for a living, maybe he'll notice the difference between a possibly delightful tea or a deadly poison...
Survival: 13
Once his companions took over charge of the goblin Iymbryl takes a quick moment to clean his blade. Upon successfully doing so he takes up position at the rear of the party. He doesn't entirely trust the foul creature and keeps an open eye as they march into the forest.
Iymbryl; Elven Eldritch Knight in DM Jynne's LMoP,
Maker; Vect Wizard of Automata in Conspiracy in the Stars,
Valhik Steeltemper, Gnome Blood Hunter in Archie's Tomb of Annihilation,
Kallaia, Tiefling Bard in Minotaur's Storm King's Thunder
As she moves after the goblin. She will touch a spot here or there on the local vegetation causing a plant to bloom. Essentially, making a clear trail back for those that may be less skilled at moving through the forest. She does keep her eyes out for herbs, plants and seeds.
Survival 18
Velshir warns the party about the snare and sidesteps it.
as they continue, he asks the goblin,
”Tell us, Vareg, what sort of person is this Klarg? And what sort of defenses does this place have? Any guards?”
@Unthir You find a nice patch of mushrooms that are mostly edible - particularly lucky is "Hen of the Woods Mushrooms" which is a meaty mushroom and some "Lion's Mane" which you've heard also has some medicinal use. Your skill allows you to sort out the dangerous ones. You also find some berries, something similar to peppermint and some other herbs useful for seasoning.
@lymbryl - You adjust your position to bring up the lead and see nothing concerning at this time.
@Sheyla - you also have some luck with herbs and seeds. You spot some mistletoe in a nearby young oak as well as the white flowers of Wild Garlic Stems popping up closeby along side some figwort. There is also an assortment of commonly found flower pods and the peppermint that Unthir noted.
@Velshir - "Klarg is very bad, Yeemik hates him and wants to take over, he doesn't share and keeps all of the good stuff for himself. Threatens us with the dogs. "
Vareg continues walking along ahead of you and his head keeps bowing down. He is slowing more and stumbles a bit. "Pit here," he says in a muffled voice like he has something in his mouth and his head is down.
Velshir sees the pit, covered lightly in foliage, and points it out to the rest of the group. Just past the pit, Velshir stops the goblin to examine him.
“Vareg, you don’t sound too good. How are you holding up?”
Pardon the presumption, normally I wouldn’t like players asking for rolls, but in PBP I think it’s a little different, lemme know if otherwise, but in case a medicine check is needed I’ll roll medicine: 9
lol I think my d20 is broken, I’m apparently playing with a d6 instead
You discover that he is quite pale hovering around zero health but he's managed to get his teeth caught in a strand of rope that came near his mouth. You don't believe it would be enough to get himself free, but he's been trying. Looking closer you find his teeth to all have been sharpened to a point. "Klarg will kill me for helping you, I am certainly dog food."
Joshua will be keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary perception: 9
With the pit pointed out Sheyla will take a small bit of time and do a dotted outline of the pit with red colored flowers that she makes bloom with her druid craft. That way if they do have to run back they would have a quick visual of the danger.
"Vareg, you stand with a powerful group now,but I see you are standing on the edge. You fear us and that is why you chose to help. Now that we are getting closer your fear of Klarg is coming back. "
"If you truely feel he will kill you for leading us this far. Then your only chance is to to go all in with us. Think about it. Even if you betray us to him now. He'll know you betrayed him once and that mistrust will always be with him. He may not kill you today but that mistrust will grow and he will kill you for it."
She whispers inaudible and looks at the goblin as a puff of wind gently tussle her hair and the smell of lavender surrounds her. "Trust us little one, just show us the way and when the time comes for action just stay out of the way. When we are done, you will be the hero of the goblins."
Persuasion 18
And this is what I get for trying to be wordy but not having much for charisma. Will use my inspiration for advantage
Persuasion 8
"I found some mushrooms-" Unthir unsurely mentioned with a raised finger, "-Lion's Mane, said to have some medicinal properties. If anyone knows how to use them..." He offered said mushrooms. Figuring more could be found if needed, the same could not be said for the unwilling guide, he added, "Perhaps that'll get the creature off death's door."
Vareg looks at your change in demeanor and nods slowly, "Yes I see. The lair is not far now." Travel another couple of miles and then gradually the area opens up.
You come across a large cave in a hillside five miles from the scene of the ambush. A shallow stream flows out of the cave mouth, which is screened by dense briar thickets. A narrow dry path leads into the cave on the right-hand side of the stream. (grids in map are 5 ft). (ooc can you all see this map, want to make sure its showing up correctly for you?)
Velshir halts at the sight of the cave. He speaks in a low voice.
”Vareg, are there any sentries or patrolling guards?”
(map looks fine)
Vareg gestures to the right side of the clearing with his head, but doesn't say anything.
(ooc did anyone gather anything else from the earlier goblins? 4 goblin sized (small human) leather, 4 shields, 1 scimitar, 2 short bows, 22 arrows and 14 cp total)
Velshir drops his voice even lower and tugs Vareg back out of sight of the map area. He assumes that his party members are aware of this discussion.
”Vareg, what do you mean?”
To the rest of the group, Velshir quietly warns,
“Vareg is trying to say something about the right side of the clearing ahead, but I’m not sure what he means. Could be trouble.”
(Unthir grabbed bow and arrows)
(OOC, where are we currently located on the map?)