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DM Steven
Wednesday December 18th, 2013 6:22:12 PM
Eral wonders if they should dispose of the Goblin Dogs and questions Hazel about it. Also, he makes sure whatever valuables are to be found in the cave are quickly retrieved.

Shel kills another Dog... a brutal spell rips through the animals body making it collapse to the ground shuddering in pain...

With Adomorn and Hazel now both on top of him the Goblin whines in fear and in goblin he curses the day that he joined Khadzh's group... he releases his sword...

Murphy checks if the one threatening Eldon is actually dead or just unconscious but as no condensation forms on the mirror he holds in front of the Goblin's nose he realises the poor thing is thouroughly dead...

Edric helps out Eral as he gathers all the interesting things around the cave.

Then Murphy supports Eldon trying to get out of the cave slowly. Eldon is pretty weak at the moment. He clearly didn't get much to eat or drink and whatever food he got was rotten meat and stinking bread loaded with fungi...

"We'll talk while we head to town lad... but... hurry... I'll explain as we travel home. I just fear I won't be able to walk all the way back... please help me... "

Here's a list of what you can assemble :
Khadzh : tanglefoot bags (2), MW scale mail, longspear, shortbow with 20 arrows, short sword, sack of dead rats, long stick, length of string, Short Sword (looks very good), pouch with 1000Gp worth of gems (clearly some kind of paiement)
8 Goblin Warriors total inside and outside : 8 leather armor, 4 light wooden shield, 8 short sword, 6 short bow with 20 arrows

Everyone also is awarded with 2300Xp (all including Adomorn)

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Wednesday December 18th, 2013 8:13:29 PM
Shel will cast Detect Magic once all the threats have been neutralized, scanning the gear assembled.

"What's that you say, Eldon? Why do we need to rush home? ". Once Eldon fills her in, Shel begins to panic as well, trying her best to get the group to hustle up for the trip back.

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/1+1)(BLESS 8 Rds)(A. Skomrock) d6=1 ; d6=6 ;
Wednesday December 18th, 2013 8:23:36 PM
Eral will go ahead and Channel positive Energy once everyone is collected in one place. He will channel it twice if there is time before we head out.

"Get what we can strapped onto one pony as quick as possible and lets get on our way. Someone search the dead ones outside when we pass them. Eldon can ride on the other pony and I will try to keep him stable."

OOC: I really think I'm cursed with bad rolls on this site...

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 20/20 (Kim for Corsario) d20+4=19 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=20 ; d20+4=18 ; d20+4=15 ; d20+4=6 ; d20+4=17 ; d20+4=5 ; d20+4=12 ; d20+4=15 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2013 3:12:37 AM
Hazel uses his 50' of silk rope carefully to bind the goblin which Adomorn tackled, and asks for someone else to provide rope for tieing up the other goblin who is just now recovering from Shel's effective actions.

Each one he hobbles, so they can walk - but cannot move their feet wide enough effectively to run. Hands are tied behind the back, and separated vertically from each other by a short stick so their hands cannot work in tandem. Once they begin to travel, he will check their bonds closely during a short break typically taken every hour. Each has a lead line, so that one of the halflings will keep the goblin at hand.

As the group prepares to leave, he takes one of the goblins (#4) off out of hearing distance of the other goblin (#1). If someone wants to join him to observe the interaction, that will be fine with him (add a few sense motive rolls if you do). To #4, he asks questions along the following lines:

What is your name?
The other one we tied up - what is his name?
What plans did you [plural] have for your prisoner?
How many of your people come to this cave, and how often?
What plans were made for Sarabella?
What plans were made about halfling dwellings?
Who is another leader besides Khadzh?
What other goblin groups work with him?
Who is Khadzh working for? Who paid him?
What allies do you have besides your own kind? Besides goblins?
How many giants are helping you?
How are they helping you?
Why did you capture the trader?
What did you plan to do with him?
How many spies are in Crescent Valley?
Who are they?
If you help us, treatment will be better
If you do not help us, treatment will not be better.

After he questions the one, he will isolate and question the other in a similar fashion. If he notes a discrepancy, he may (or may not) point it out. He might do a bit of playing one off the other, if doing so seems appropriate. If either one is cooperative, he gives him something small to eat, and a few ounces of water. If one does not cooperate, he gives him nothing. In either case, he places gags in each goblin's mouth, and blindfolds them for now.

Several rolls for Sense Motive 7 for 1st: 19;6;18;5;6;17;20
Sense Motive for 2nd: 18;15;6;17;5;12;15
[Note: Hazel has +2 on sense motive for goblinoid creatures]

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 20/20 (Kim for Corsario) d20+11=19 ; d3=2 ; d20+11=21 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2013 4:33:48 AM
As an afterthought, just before they leave the cave area, and out of earshot of the goblins Hazel consults with Alouryn, Shel, Murphy and the others. "Let's tell them what we found in gems. Then tell them, 'If there is other treasure or things of importance hidden in this area, and you tell us, and cooperate, we will set aside a part of its value for you.'

"If they do, we might find something important we otherwise would have overlooked. If not, well, then on we go."

If no one objects, he asks this of each goblin - again, separately. He has one or two others to watch the goblins and listen as they respond. He does so inside the cave, removing their blindfolds and gags before he asks - just in case a quick glance from one might indicate where something of value may be found - whether high, low, in or near the fire, around the dog cages or Eldon's cage, or elsewhere.

He also asks Eldon if he might be aware of any such thing. "I know we need to leave, but it took over 3 days to get here, and a handful of minutes here may help a good deal."

Perception asking/watching 1st goblin: 19
Perception asking/watching 2nd goblin: 21

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 21/26 (Kim McCoy) d20+6=7 ; d20+13=15 ; d20+10=16 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2013 5:48:12 AM

"Thank you, Eral. That helped." (Murphy goes from 6/18 to 13/18 hit points, then adds 8 from level boost, to 21/26).

He makes certain that Eldon gets a little bit of food and water - not too much all at once, lest he get sick.

"Pippa here has a pack saddle, but, give us a few minutes, and I think I can rig up something to allow you to ride up there, too." He works at it, moving cargo, canvas and ropes around to give him a secure seat. He gives Pippa some feed, and water.

Is there water here in the lair? He is not too interested in the food they might have.

For the dogs, he suggests that, just before we leave, their bodies be stacked over the fire, making sure there is space for air between the corpses for efficient burning, using whatever random furniture, sticks, rocks are handy to do so. Last thing before exiting the cave, ensure they are burning well.

He talks quietly with goblin #4. "You have shown yourselves to be our enemies by kidnapping our friend, the trader. We do not wish to dishonor your dead, though. Among some goblins it is customary to leave their bodies in a large bush or tree, their face toward the sky, for the Raven. Do you want us to do that for them?"

If goblin #4 answers affirmatively, he enlists the aid of his friends. "Goblin bodies in bushes, face up, so birds can pluck their eyes, fly upward, and add to the wings of black Raven to make stars in the sky above."

He directs that their bodies be placed in the brush from A36 to about J36 on the map.

In goblin, he chants one of their burial chants,

"All of us now scream - ayi!
All of us now growl - gurdurr!
Our bowels churn within us,
They twist for you now gone."

"Say something short about them if you want."(OOC: If this does not confuse the goblins, I don't know what will)

He tells the goblins. "I expect you to try to escape. If you try, though, we'll probably kill you. Come without balking, do what we say, perhaps you will live." If they had earlier told of additional treasure, he adds, "You may want to eventually get your portion of the treasure you told us about to use while you are alive. Your choice."

He notes that #4 is wounded. He attempts to use his healing skills on him, but fails miserably (d20+6=7 - natural 1). Obviously there must be some aspect of goblin anatomy unfamiliar to him. "Quick! someone help heal this fellow before he dies!" he asks of Eral and Alouryn. He is most chagrined.

Once that is dealt with, the druid asks if anyone has anything else to say or do before they depart.

If not, away we go. Marching order needed.

Murphy leads Pippa in the middle of the group - at least one pair of people behind for rear defense, at least one pair in front for advance defense/recon.

Goblins - one in 2nd row, one near Pippa's left flank, as Hazel arranged - hobbled, lightly gagged, blindfolded at the beginning of the trip. Who will hold on to a rope for each? One on goblin #4, one on goblin #1.

Does someone want to try on the goblin leader's armor - masterwork scale mail? There is a very good looking short sword. Who wants to use it? Let's splits the gems between the two clerics just for the moment - 500 gp w/ Alouryn, 500 gp w/ Eral. We can break down distribution more later.

On leaving the camp, Perception: 15; Survival: 16.

ADM Kim - Housekeeping, Hero points
Thursday December 19th, 2013 5:54:45 AM

The end of a scene is a good time to make nominations for hero points. You can nominate others, you can nominate yourself. The DM will rule in each case. I can think of several recommendations, but will ask you all to do so, except for this one: Alomorn Millstone deserves a hero point for daring to tackle a guy running toward him with a sword, and preventing his escape.

Feel free to discuss via email, as well as any treasure distribution ideas. I will send a starter email right now.

DM Steven
Thursday December 19th, 2013 5:55:54 PM
OoC - folks I just got home from my business trip to Slovakia. I hope you don't mind that I will not post tonight - I will try to post tomorrow morning.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Thursday December 19th, 2013 7:34:07 PM
OOC: posting to prevent the dread red X!

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/1+1)(A. Skomrock) d20+6=17 ;
Thursday December 19th, 2013 8:40:03 PM
Eral will go ahead and heal #4 with his heal skill (17) just to stabilize him. "Your Welcome Murph, I have no use for the sword so if anyone wants it go ahead. Lets get on the road. I will drag #4 along.

Adomorn Millstone (scott)
Friday December 20th, 2013 9:00:00 AM
Adomorn gets up and wipes the goblin dust off of him. He looks around at the others and is happy that he was able to not kill this particular goblin and instead tackle him. He mulls about while a few ask some questions to the Goblins.

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn)
Friday December 20th, 2013 1:00:49 PM
ooc: (sorry I was storm stayed in another town for a couple days)

"Does anyone need healing? I can still heal everyone some more if anyone is hurt..."

Edric Lowbrook (Damian); HP: 17/17; AC: 21/13/19
Friday December 20th, 2013 3:24:17 PM
Edric aids in packing the goblin loot. He watches his teammates interrogate the goblins but doesn't get involved, only knowing the goblin word for "hello."

Edric will stay in the front of the group while marching.

Murphy HP 13/18 (Kim)
Friday December 20th, 2013 6:43:54 PM

Murphy tells Alouryn that he is down a bit - and the two goblins are, too.

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 20/20 (Kim for Corsario)
Friday December 20th, 2013 6:45:49 PM

Hazel upon Faoil will take point, as usual.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Saturday December 21st, 2013 7:17:56 PM
After Alouryn's spell and the channel, Shel was healthy and in a hurry. "Is the town going to be attacked? We'll never get there in time to stop it, if we don't hurry!"

Murphy (Kim) d20=10 ;
Sunday December 22nd, 2013 12:24:09 AM

"Housekeeping is over, Shel," Murphy says. "We will go fast. Say, Hazel - let's take the more solid path on the way back."

[d20 was accidental roll on smartphone]

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/1+1)(A. Skomrock)
Sunday December 22nd, 2013 10:44:22 AM
"Time to get on our way before anything happens to the town. Does anyone know if there are other routes into town other than the main road so we might be a little sneaky about going in?"

DM Steven
Sunday December 22nd, 2013 5:42:18 PM
Shel observes the loot hoping to find any magic items. She notices Khadzh sword that pops out of the loot... Eral too takes intrest in the loot and suggest they take whatever they can carry with them.

Hazel ties up the Goblins. One has been captured by Adomorn and the other one gradually gains back his wit after Shel's disruptive spells. Also Hazel prepares a huge number of questions he plans on asking the Goblins as they walk home. Also a cunning scheme to hopefully find more valuable comes to his devious mind.

Murphy takes care of the fallen Goblins and dogs and much to the Goblin's amasement he chants over their dead bodies. They are not used to Halflings paying respect to their fallen comerades. Neither G1 nor G4 say much as Murphy goes about... they are clearly uneasy with the whole situation. To make al things even more complex Eral, per Murphy's request, heals G4... his wounds magically close making G4 eyeball you all with large bulging eyes. But you do sense suspicion in them also...

Adomorn feels pleased he was able to help in the capturing of the Goblin. Now at least the Goblin might inform them of things yet untold.

Loot has been gathered - only the sword shows a magical aura. Gems too have been stored away.
The dead bodies have been taken care of and none of the surviving Goblins informed you of any more valuables. As for water... not in the cave but in the swamp it seems... Goblins and Halflings don't share the same liking for clear water...

And then, spurred by Eldon to move fast, the group starts it long journey home. During the trip the Goblins are questionned. Sometimes together, sometimes a one on one...

What is your name?
G1 : Kmorn
G4 : Dxurs

What plans did you [plural] have for your prisoner?
Boss Khadzh knows... he not tell... we wait for Boss

How many of your people come to this cave, and how often?
More? No more. We cave for raids

What plans were made for Sarabella?
No know. Khadzh know. Evil priestess must dead he say.

What plans were made about halfling dwellings?
No know. Khadzh know.

Who is another leader besides Khadzh?
DM Steven - I'm leaving this one intentionally unanswered friends as I haven't thought about this one. But... it does leave some potential hook for future modules :-) I hope you don't mind.

Who is Khadzh working for? Who paid him?
Man with cloak... Khadzh sword and shiny stones. Khadzh speak funny.

What allies do you have besides your own kind? Besides goblins?
We help Khadzh. No other.

How many giants are helping you?
Giant? You see giant??

How are they helping you?
Who? Giant? Where giant? Giant splat Halfmen... hahaha... Halfmenpudding...

Why did you capture the trader?
Khadzh order capture.

What did you plan to do with him?
Wait for Khadzh

How many spies are in Crescent Valley?
Spies? Not know. Ask Khadzh.

If you help us, treatment will be better
If you do not help us, treatment will not be better.
If help you treat better we dead. If no help you treat bad we dead. We dead.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Sunday December 22nd, 2013 8:06:52 PM
Shel points out the sword. "One of you warrior types need to take that sword. It's magical. Using the goblin' s own sword to defend the village sounds like a nice bit of irony.". She falls in line after that, clearly nervous, and too uncomfortable to say much, a strange sensation for the little sorcerer.

Murphy (Kim) d20+9=23 ; d20+11=31 ;
Monday December 23rd, 2013 2:44:58 AM

As they travel back, Murphy checks frequently with Eldon to ensure his comfort. To help him regain his strength, he insists the elderly halfling eat a little and drink a little every so often. Every few hours he has him get off the pony to walk at least a short distance, even if only a few dozen or a few hundred yards, again - to help him build up his strength. He know he has been a man of vitality, and hopes by the time he meets up with Cora that he will be in better shape than he was in the cage.

He finds a leather bag among his possessions with his name embroidered on the outside. Curious, he looks inside. He pulls forth a few knarled strips of jerked venison. "Huh," he comments. He sniffs a piece - and it smells fine. He touches his tongue to it. It tastes good. He ventures a bite. It takes an effort to bite off a small piece as he holds the end between his molars and twists the stick about. He gets the small piece. He chews. And chews. It takes nearly five minutes fully to masticate the morsel, but it tastes good. He continues to work on the stick until consumed. Murphy feels full, satisfied. He explores the bag, and finds 24 more pieces of jerked venison. "Hey, would anyone like a piece of jerked venison? It's good." [Note: won in Giggling Ghost. One piece fully satisfies daily nutritional requirements.]

Also, as they travel, Murphy asks if anyone knows any traveling or marching songs that will help them to pass the time. "I rather miss Flimsipold," he mentions.

As they choose a way back on generally firmer footing, Murphy's survival skills he offers to augment Hazel's pathfinding skills.

As night approaches, he works with others to find a suitable spot to camp.

Survival: 23
Perception: 31 (natural 20)

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 20/20 (Kim for Corsario) d20+6=13 ; d20+9=22 ; d20+1=20 ; d20+8=10 ;
Monday December 23rd, 2013 3:16:46 AM

Generally pleased with the information he was able to obtain from the goblins, he tells them, "We all die one day or another. Maybe your lives be longer, you help us." He splits half his rations with them - so they each get a quarter rations, plus all the swamp water they may want to drink. As stated earlier, he checks their bonds on a regular basis, making certain that loosened knots are firmed up or retied. On the other hand, if blisters begin to form, he makes adjustments to minimize further irritation or damage, so long as security is not effectively compromised.

"Edric - why don't you take the short sword for now? You're a fighter, right? I could try it, too, but want you to have first choice."

He chooses what he trusts will be a faster path back on firmer ground, though they chose the more direct path through the squishier parts of the swamp on their way to the goblins' lair. He travels with due haste, but tries to avoid becoming careless in his desire to move quickly.

During short rest breaks, he passes on to the others what he learned from the goblins. He asks Eldon Tosscobble if what they said matches up to whatever he might have been able to pick up during his stay as their 'guest.'

Hazel Survival 13+2 from Faoil (+2 more from Murphy?) =15 or 17
Hazel Perception 22
Faoil Survival 20
Faoil Perception 10

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 20/20 (Kim for Corsario)
Monday December 23rd, 2013 3:23:45 AM

[Lest Corsario rebuke me roundly for failing in this aspect of playing his character...]

Hazel asks Alouryn to be next to him at least part of the journey. "Tell me about Flower. In what ways do you worship her? How can one best serve her?"

To Eral, Hazel tells him, "I do not know this area very well yet, but I would wager we likely are heading back the best way we can figure out for now. If we could fly like a hawk or an eagle, that would certainly be faster than trudging through these swampy lands."

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn) d6=1 ; d6=6 ;
Monday December 23rd, 2013 12:16:25 PM
Alouryn will carefully channel Flower's energy twice before they embark on the journey home. Healing anyone who needed healing including goblins for 7 HP.
On the trip back Alouryn travels beside Hazel.
"Flower was originally part mortal who ascended to the divine. Her mother Caeroldra was the old goddess of Love, but she fell to ways of lust and Flower took her place. Flower promotes love and peace and looks after families to ensure parents care for their children. She is very pretty and loves to dance."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Monday December 23rd, 2013 1:00:42 PM
If the group members observe Shel, they notice her fiddling with her pack, and all of a sudden she produces a decent sided bright pink parasol type umbrella. "It's cute, isn't it," she asks as she uses it almost as a walking stick in her left hand. "It's to block the sun, when it's too bright and hot outside, you know," the sorcerer proudly describes.

OOC: The Lady's Parasol was won on the OOC discussion board!

DM Steven
Monday December 23rd, 2013 5:37:44 PM
Shel points out the sword that clearly seems to hold magic of some sort and suggests one of the warriors should take it. On the return trip the sorcerer feels nervous... a strange sensation for the little sorcerer... but then she digs up a Lady's Parasol and her faces turns much happier.

On the return trip Murphy makes sure to occasionally check on Eldon. The poor old man hasn't had any food to eat and very little water to drink... not to say that the water wasn't exactly the kind you're used to drink back home... fresh... cool... crystal clear... yeah right...

The druid grabs some jerked venison and offers some to his friends.

Kmorn and Dxurs continue to eyeball Hazel with more and more amasement... the Ranger is actually making sure they are feeling comfortable while in captivity... you get the feeling they wouldn't exactly do the same on you nor do you get any sensation of trust at all from them. They would rather slit your throat during the night than follow you home...

Hazel doesn't feel like using Khadzh's Sword and offers it to Edric. He also learns from Eldon that what Kmorn and Dxurs have said does match more or less what Eldon heard... Sarabella sure is in grave danger or so it seems.

The rest of the trip home Hazel hopes to spend at least with Alouryn at his side... didn't he call her sweetheart during the raid on the Goblin Lair? Perhaps she didn't hear? While walking he questions her about Flower and how one can best serve her. Alouryn of course gladly walks with her brave Ranger and it is with pure love that she speaks about Flower.

As you walk home you come to the edge of the swamp again. Eldon suddenly raises a rasping voice saying : "We must hurry but don't venture into the swamp... when the Goblin's took me to their lair they didn't dare to... they even lost some things because Khadzh forced one of them to try the Swamp...

Also friends, these swamps are dangerous! Rumour goes that you can find Giant Toads in there! Those can swallow us halflings whole! Let's go round the swamp... "

DM Steven : No DM Post tomorrow folks as I will be spending Christmass eve with my parents in law. Merry Christmass to all of you.

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/1+1)(A. Skomrock) d20+6=23 ;
Monday December 23rd, 2013 10:05:33 PM
" I don't have much of a use for that sword since I favor the war hammer. I think Edric would be better suited for it if he wants it."

Eral goes at the rear of the group making sure nothing comes from behind while they make their way back to the town. (perception of 23)

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Monday December 23rd, 2013 11:46:23 PM
"Eldon, we killed two of the three giant frogs we came upon in the swamp on the way here. They were nasty big ole creatures though! We can probably handle a couple more, if it is a faster way home. We have to get back to save Sarabella!"

DM Steven
Tuesday December 24th, 2013 10:43:21 AM
Eldon looks at Shel as she claims the group has slain not one but three giant toads on their way to the Goblin lair...

"Hahaha... I see you haven't lost your sense of humor... " Eldon says laughing merrily and mumbles to himself "Haha... that little rascal... killing three Toads! Hahaha... killing even one isn't easy let alone three! Now that would be something... hahaha... funny lass...

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn)
Tuesday December 24th, 2013 11:37:43 AM
"High Priestess Lovesong is very capable and the most devoted Cleric of Flower in the Wold, but if she could possibly be in danger it's my sacred duty to help her. We must hurry!"

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 20/20 (Kim for Corsario)
Tuesday December 24th, 2013 10:24:35 PM

"Well, Eldon, you know this area better than we, I reckon," Hazel answers the old man. "Even if the distance is a bit longer going around, the speed should be faster on solid ground. So, do we go to the left here, or to the right?" Once Eldon gives him the proper direction, he leads the group in that way.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 18/18 (Kim McCoy)
Wednesday December 25th, 2013 3:03:50 AM

"Shel - that is a sweet parasol, indeed! You look positively fetching with it, girl!"

Before they leave the swampy area, Murphy has everyone gather together their waterskins and whatever else they hold water in, including the skins he keeps for Pippa, gathers swamp water, and twice casts purify food and drink to ensure the group has up to 30 gallons of fresh water (1 cu ft of water = 7.5 gallons, each casting by Murphy cleans up 2 cu ft).

Murphy comments, "Once we get back to where your wagon was left, Mister Tosscobble, I can have it hitched to Pippa in a jiffy. I used one mending spell on it already, and can do a couple more if needed. If no one has bothered it since we left it."

Then he adds, "We came across three giant toads, indeed, Mister Tosscobble, but we only killed two of 'em. The other one we left slumbering - decided we didn't need to kill it. The swamp is its home, after all, and we were just intruders. Before that, one of them almost swallowed our bard friend, Flimsipold - Hin Billy he calls himself, too. Fortunately, we all killed that one before it fully gulped him down. He and Odo headed back to town the next morning. It wasn't for fear, though. Flim and Odo are both brave sorts. We sent a message back with them to town."

Murphy also talks with Hazel out of earshot of the goblins. "If you loosen the hobble by about two inches, I think the goblins can move a little faster. It will still make it hard for them to run very fast. Probably about time to change that part of the rope anyhow, what with them dragging over the ground for some time now." He offers him some of his own rope to do the job.

"You are right about that, Alouryn. We all want to help Sarabella Lovesong, So let's hurry, indeed."

Each hour the group takes a five minute rest, and each four hours a twenty minute break for food and rest. Murphy asks Eral if he will start taking over to make sure that Eldon Tosscobble gets bits of food and drink, while he himself tends to the needs of his pony, and makes sure that straps and gear are snug and in order, and Pippa gets sustenance. He also is mindful to ensure there is no chafing. At one point, he stares at the large orange swath of horsehair.

He wonders if Edric will take up the sword, or pass it back to Hazel. He'd be pleased if either one of them put it to use. "Best decide that right soon, and not dither back and forth."

And as they travel, he spends some time asking Eldon Tosscobble about the formulation of the orange salve. He makes very specific inquiries as to exactly what plants and other substances are used, where they are found, what they look like, how they are harvested, what parts are used, how prepared, and how it is all mixed together. He wants to understand well enough that he could make it himself. He repeats back to Eldon all the specifics, and asks if he is leaving anything out.

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn)
Wednesday December 25th, 2013 4:35:08 AM
Alouryn sticks close to Hazel while travelling back, amazed at his understanding of the natural world, her knowledge being limited to growing flowers.
"How did you learn so much about the wild Hazel?I know all about Flower and Humble's Ford but this is my first time outside it's borders."

Edric Lowbrook (Damian); HP: 17/17; AC: 21/13/19 d20+2=13 ;
Wednesday December 25th, 2013 2:43:03 PM
"I prefer axes myself, but I'm happy to carry a blade like that.". Edric takes the sword.

"Looks like we're heading back into the swamp. If I never see a swamp again, it will be too soon."

Edric spends most of his time watching the goblins, fearing they may attempt an escape.

Perception: 13

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/1+1)(A. Skomrock) d20+6=15 ;
Wednesday December 25th, 2013 4:30:35 PM
I guess its through the swamp again. Watch your step.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Wednesday December 25th, 2013 4:50:12 PM
"The moisture in this swamp makes my hair all hinky," Shel muttered to herself as the group again prepared to enter the yucky muck.

DM Steven
Wednesday December 25th, 2013 7:08:29 PM
For a while the group keeps pondering who would be best suited for the use of Khadzh's blade an eventually Edric is chosen. Though he himself favours axes he's willing to wield the blade for a change...

When Eldon tries to warn you not going through the swamp, Shel tells him you vanquished not one but three Giant Toads on your way to the lair! Feeling still rather weak, the old man does find some stamina to merrily laugh about that... he's clearly not believing you!

Hazel remains undecided and waits to go through or around the swamp... he reckons going around would probably be equally fast and... potentially less dangerous! All this talk takes too long for Shel and Alouryng... Sarabella Lovesong is possibly in danger so there's no time to waste here!

Murphy takes time to purify some water and also tries to convince Eldon about the Giant Toads... as you all seem to tell the same story Eldon's eyes grow large. "Don't you all know how dangerous those beast are?!? Your friend Flim, whoom I recall well, could have been swallowed!! Never... never again venture into such dangerous swamps my friends... Though brave souls you are it could be your last journey. Leaving a Giant Toad sleeping out of mercy is all too crazy but prooves your hearts are true... stupid perhaps... but true. There are worse things out here lads 'n lasses and you don't want to see them all. Now giddy up. We'll go just as fast around as through the swamp and it will be a lot safer. I see most of you have a nice orange color... Does that mean you found some of the jars? Have you kept some?? We will probably need it soon...

(DM Steven - you have none left as all but Hazel have used it)

Shel doesn't like the swamp too much as it makes her hair all hinky... she for one wouldn't mind going around. Eral isn't too keen on going through either but would if the group decides to go through after all.

Ultimately you go around the swamp and like Eldon predicted, you have the feeling that you were even a bit faster than when you went through the swamp.

It's about time for making another camp my friends...

Edric ONLY Highlight to display spoiler: { the sword is a +1 Short Sword. However there seems to be a minor curse on the Sword... from now on you can only speak with a stutter... This will hamper you when casting spells but as a fighter that's not much of a problem. Please try RP'ing this curse to the best of your abilities. Remember how Khadzh had a stutter... it was because of the blade ;-) }

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Wednesday December 25th, 2013 10:49:34 PM
"I hate to suggest camping wIth all the trouble facing our village, but we won't gain any ground bumping around in the dark. And if there's worse than toads, we'd better make sure we get our rest and are in tip top shape. I'll take first watch."

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 18/18 (Kim McCoy) d20+9=11 ; d20+11=26 ; d20+6=21 ;
Thursday December 26th, 2013 1:54:00 AM

"And I'll take last watch," offers Murphy. "Need some sleep in between."

Murphy checks to see whether any more orange cream remains... nope. "Maybe a spoonful or two, that's it, of the cream," he says, the tips of his ears showing red beneath the orange.

Now: Did Eldon talk Murphy through all the aspects of making the ant-goblin dog cream, as he requested? If not, he will repeat the inquiry, and be certain he understands it well enough to explain correctly back to Eldon. There are hours and hours of travel, and no want of time to learn such things. If others want to listen in, too, then all the better. "Does Madam LaRue maybe have enough ingredients to put some together, do you suppose?" Murphy asks of Eldon.

He listens respectfully to Eldon's dual-pronged rebuke for dealing with two and letting live one of the toads. "It would be interesting to listen to you and my Aunt Nilli discuss that issue, Mister Tosscobble. She is of a mind that, if you find critters out in the wild that wouldn't bother you if you didn't swing by their neighborhood, that perhaps you might not want to willy-nilly wipe them out. Um, no pun intended. But she might agree with you that avoiding dangerous critters if you can is a prudent course. It's just that, in this case, we were trying to get to you before the goblins did something awful to you or worse, and the big ol' toads were right in our way."

"Good, Edric, glad you'll be trying out that sword."

At the camp, Murphy sets up a circumference of trip lines with his ropes, and conceals them as well as he is able. He digs a privy hole a ways from the camp, and will quickly cover it over as they break camp in the morning. He takes care of Pippa's needs, relieves him of his burdens, brushes him down, feeds him, and figures a place to tie him down.

Survival: :11
Perception: 26
Animal Handling: 21

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 20/20 (Kim for Corsario) d20+6=17 ; d20+9=10 ; d20+1=21 ; d20+8=10 ;
Thursday December 26th, 2013 2:20:35 AM

Hazel tries to give Alouryn a decent answer to her question. "How? I lived a long time in the Culverwood, Alouryn, learning about life in the forest and such. It's not all trees there - the woods have some open meadows, and swamps here and there. But Eldon knows a lot more about this area near the Red Hills than I do.

"There are different groups of druids in the Culverwood, too. Some don't take to kindly to halflings being there - we did not get on so well with them. Some others were all right with halflings there, so long as they weren't ruining the place. So, we learned out to get by, how to track a bit, and trap for food or the occasional fur to help keep warm.

"So, they don't have you check out things away from home once in a while in your training for devotion to Flower? When you take over the training - maybe you can arrange some field trips once in a while," he says with a lopsided grin.

He helps set up camp as well - and makes certain that the goblins are well secured, and separated from each other. And fed. He blindfolds them, and then spends some time whittling some wood into pointed spikes. He digs some around each goblin, and tells them he has set a trap for if they try to escape. Basically he digs several little pits, just six to ten inches deep, and puts dry crunching things within the holes, so that if they step in them, plenty of snapping branches will be audible. He points these out to everyone so they will be mindful.

"I will take second watch. Who will take third watch?" he asks the others. "Those on watch take a look at the goblins' situation at least once an hour," he urges.

Faoil's survival instincts are high at the moment. He nudges Hazel to mind something he may otherwise have overlooked.

Hazel Survival: 17
Hazel Perception: 10 (nat 1)
Faoil Survival: 21 (nat 20)
Faoil Perception: 10

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn)
Thursday December 26th, 2013 3:12:49 PM
"All of my training took place at the Centre for Enlightenment and the Temple. This is the first time I've been sent anywhere. I hope to travel more though and help people outside Humbles Ford, maybe even meet some Elves. Right now I'm just worried about the High Priestess. She's the best of all Devotees but none of us are combatants."

Edric Lowbrook (Damian); HP: 17/17; AC: 21/13/19
Thursday December 26th, 2013 3:50:07 PM
The sword is beautiful. Edric takes it in hand and takes a few practice swings.

"This sword is perfectly weighted. What was it doing in a g-g-g..." Edric takes a breath to try and speak again. "A g-g-..goblin. T-t-took me a while to get that one o-o-o-out."

Edric turns to face the rest of the group. "Is there s-s-something wrong with m-m-my mouth?"

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/3+1)(A. Skomrock)
Thursday December 26th, 2013 6:16:36 PM
"Is every thing OK Edric? Seem to be a little tongue tied... I'll take third watch." Eral will take out his bed roll and lay it down to get some rest tonight and pray for his spells at the start of the day.

DM Steven
Thursday December 26th, 2013 7:39:14 PM
Even though Shel hates to camp knowing the town might be in danger, she alo realises that they won't be going all the way back without sleep. She offers to take firsr watch herself.

Murphy offers to take last watch. The druid feels mortified for having used all the orange paste... "Not even I know all details lad... That is a recipee from the Flower's Priestess Sarabella Lovesong. Let's hurry home and perhaps we will convince her to learn you or perhaps that follower of Flower there how to make that paste...

Later Murphy and the others respectfully to Eldon's dual-pronged rebuke for dealing with two and letting live one of the toads...

Hazel and Alouryn talk about many things as they walk home with the group. During the night Hazel goes for second watch...

Khadzh's sword finds home in Edric's hands... he takes a few swings realising the blade is a pretty good one... there is something funny about his speach...

Third watch goes to Eral, who took notice of Edric's stutter...

(Everyone please add another 900 xp to your char sheet. This should get you all to lvl 3. Please use the holidays ans this return trip home to uprade your sheets. DM Kent is ready to take you through the next module...)

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Thursday December 26th, 2013 8:21:45 PM
OOC: Thanks for running for us, DM Steven!

ADM Kim - Update recommendation when going to 3rd level
Friday December 27th, 2013 1:16:57 AM
My recommendation: Make a copy of your 2nd level character sheet, then reflect the upgrade to 3rd level in the name.
For example:

My old one is: Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood Druid 2a Wold HF.doc
My new one is: Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood Druid 3 Wold HF.doc

As you make the copy, check the box that says keep the same shares. In the new one, click the Share button, then copy the share link into your new character header spot.
I can give more detailed info later - but I wanted everyone to see this quickly, before they write over the 2nd character info.
Also - don't delete the old character sheet. As we (and other people) read through our game's archives from now and down through the years, it is good to be able to click on the character sheets in use at the time of posting. That way readers will have a decent idea of what spells, items, etc. the characters possessed at the time of posting.
Cheers! - ADM Kim

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/3+1)(A. Skomrock)
Sunday December 29th, 2013 12:46:39 PM
OOC: I have Family over this weekend so I will probably not get updated until Monday night.. Sorry

DM Steven
Sunday December 29th, 2013 5:56:14 PM
(DM Steven : Feel free to continue posting friends. Right now there are insufficient to post but I'm getting this module to its end.)

Through the night everything remains calm. On every watch though you have to calm the Goblin prisoners for they constantly keep trying to break the ropes...

Morning comes with gentle rain. It rustles through the overhead canopy and slowly makes everything shiny and alive.

You break camp and start making your way back to the Old Traider's Road from where you left... you should get there by nightfall... if...nothing goes wrong ;-)

Hazel (by Kim for Corsario)
Monday December 30th, 2013 12:56:39 AM

When the goblins decide they want to try to wriggle free of the ropes, Hazel puts ropes to soak in a bucket of water. Then he reties the goblins. He takes his time... as they breathe out, he takes up the slack. "You see, you try to get out of ropes, I make it harder. Wet ropes, they dry tight."

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP16/16; AC 14/14/11
Monday December 30th, 2013 7:26:13 AM
"Now goblins, you be calm! If we wanted to hurt you, we'd have done so," Shel grumps at the goblins as she tries to keep the group focused on heading back to the village as quickly as possible.

OOC: I should be able to update Shel on Thursday afternoon, when I get to an actual computer. Sorry for the delay.

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn)
Monday December 30th, 2013 11:03:37 AM
As they break camp Alouryn walks confidently over to Hazel
"I feel much more in tune with the will of Flower now. I think I can understand the Goblin language now too. Also, I can heal us without healing our enemies. But most importantly I just found these amazing white gloves in my backpack and I can only think of one Halfling who would have put them there!"
She kisses Hazel on the cheek before he can react getting a little orange goo on his face.
"Thank you so much I wish I had something as nice for you as well, here take my healing potion."
She gives Hazel her CLW potion then dances over to Murphy

"Murphy, I think I can speak Goblin now from listening to you and I have a new spell that can persuade our enemies to tell the truth if you think it will be useful. It affects everyone in a small area but it doesn't force them to talk"

Edric Lowbrook (Damian); HP: 17/17; AC: 21/13/19
Tuesday December 31st, 2013 7:03:56 AM
Edric is perplexed by his new speech impediment. "Th-th-this started w-w-when I p-picked up this s-sword."

When the party breaks camp, Edric says little, embarrassed by his inability to speak.

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:16/16 Spells (4/3+1)(A. Skomrock)
Tuesday December 31st, 2013 10:57:12 AM
[b]"I don't know if that sword is worth you not being able to speak. If it doesn't get better soon we should probably just use it when needed."[b]

Eral will pack his stuff to get ready to move.

OOC: I will try to level tonight if possible.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP21/21; AC 14/14/11
Thursday January 2nd, 2014 9:29:37 AM
Shel is updated and ready to go!

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:26/26 Spells (4/3+1/2+1)(A. Skomrock)
Thursday January 2nd, 2014 6:18:08 PM
OOC: Updated my Character sheet.

DM Steven
Thursday January 2nd, 2014 6:26:41 PM
The trip back to the road is fairly uneventful. You set a good pace for Eldon keeps urging you all to hurry...
While walking you keep an eye on the Goblins and talk about newly gained strengthand wisdom. Edric worries about his stutter and links it to Khadz's sword. Too embarassed totalk he doesn't say much during the trip.

Then finally you get back to the road... the cart is still where you left it, pushed to the side of the road.
Still a long way from Humble's Ford friends...

(DM Kent starts posting as of Monday 6th - make sure to jave an u-dated char sheet... you're gonna need it :-X )

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP21/21; AC 14/14/11 d20+16=18 ; d20+16=18 ;
Thursday January 2nd, 2014 6:34:41 PM
"Let me see that dumb, stuttering sword," Shel asks as she holds out her hand. Once she receives the sword, she looks at it closely, trying to figure out what enhancements or detriments it holds. She instinctively knows a perfect spell to help with the identification.

OOC. Cast Identify for plus ten to spellcraft. Crap. 18 total on Spellcraft. Shel will try the same thing the next day, since I think that's legal. Lol, another 18. I hate myself.

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) d20+6=10 ;
Friday January 3rd, 2014 7:12:13 AM

The morning they head out from the first campsite, Murphy casts Zone of Truth and reviews several of the questions Hazel asked to discern just how truthful they may have been - or not been - in their previous answers.

Within the zone of truth he asks them whether they would promise to avoid trying to escape if he eases some of their bonds as they travel. He marks their responses, and acts in accord with what he discerns.

At the wagon, having cast a mending spell to help repair damage done when they first came upon the wagon, he enlists the aid of all to set the wagon back upon its wheels, and casts an additional mending spell or two as needed. He then transfers those items in the pack saddle & side saddles into the cart, has Eldon ride up front (or makes a comfortable spot for him behind if he prefers that), harnesses Pippa to pull the cart, and asks his companions if there is anything else they may need to do on the way back.

"One thing I can think of: Who is able to run fast? If one or two can run ahead to warn Angel Springs, and ask for quick help - and a few horses - you can catch back up to us as we head to Humble's Ford. I can write a note - and, Eldon - perhaps you and I can sign it - and please tell me if more information needs to be included."

Gist of the note: Report of what we learned from Eldon and from interrogation of goblins; request for immediate loan of two fast ponies to bearers of the note, as well as perhaps a small contingent of militia to head toward Humble's Ford to lend a hand - and alert sentries to watch for any incursions, and to prepare for same.

The towhead druid writes this on the wagon, and within 15 minutes should be able to hand it off to whoever is willing to make the (hopefully) quick detour.

"I wonder, Hazel, whether it might be fastest for you to ride ahead on Faoil to contact Angel Springs? Perhaps you'll find an official or responsible person before you get there, and ask that individual to rush it to the appropriate authorities. I think we'll need you back with us as soon as possible."

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 33/33 (Kim for Corsario)
Friday January 3rd, 2014 7:14:07 AM

"Well, I am willing to do that, if the rest of you think it a good idea," Hazel says. He looks to Alouryn. "What do you think?"

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn)
Friday January 3rd, 2014 10:53:26 AM
"We can find our way back from here easily enough with you having to track for us, and you and Faoil are the fastest of us. Seems like a wise choice to me Hazel"

Adomorn Millstone (scott)
Friday January 3rd, 2014 3:44:46 PM
Adomorn picks up his things and tries to make it nice and tidy as if he was never there. He waits around for the others and to see which direction they are going to head out in.

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 33/33 (Kim for Corsario) d20+6=12 ; d20+9=27 ; d20+1=12 ; d20+8=21 ;
Friday January 3rd, 2014 5:05:38 PM

"If it sounds good enough to Alouryn, then it sounds good enough to me. Give me that note, Murphy, and my trusty mount and I will be on our way." He briefly takes the hand of the devotee of Flower and gives it gentle squeeze. "Pray for us. Watch yourself."

Taking a bit of food and water for himself and his dog, they depart with a wave of Hazel's hand, and the cry, "Our swords for the Ford!"

Both Hazel and Faoil have a 12 on survival - although how important that may be on the last northward leg of the Old Traders Trail remains to be seen.
Hazel Perception: 27
Faoil Perception: 21

TOTALLY OOC--A Special Message from DM Donna
Sunday January 5th, 2014 1:58:02 AM
Greetings, Folks of the Ford!

I am pleased to inform you that your game qualifies to receive a Yuletide Magic Gift because 5 out of 7 of you players posted in the Giggling Ghost during the recent Yuletide Festival!

Because of your participation in the Festivities, EACH of you may add the following to your PC's Character Sheet:

One cut-crystal bottle containing a fruity blue potion: it's a Cure Light Wounds potion. Drinking it will cure d8+3

This potion was won at the Yuletide Festival in the Giggling Ghost and its magic will expire on January 5, 2015.

Congratulations to everyone in the Humble's Ford Game! Please DO note that, as a special Magic Gift won through either the Lotto or the Yuletide Festival, the following rules will apply to this particular item:

1) A PC may have no more than 5 magical "Gifts" at a time. This includes, among other things, Lotto items and Yuletide gifts.

2) All magical "Gifts" have a 12 month expiration date and must be labeled on the PC sheet with the date they were received. When magical gifts expire, they do not disappear, but turn into mundane non-magical items. PCs can still keep them as non-magical items for sentimental/RP value.

3) Non-magical gifts do not expire and you may keep as many as you want.

Congratulations, Humble's Ford--and thank you for helping to make this year's Yuletide Festival so very special!

8)

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) d20+6=10 ;
Sunday January 5th, 2014 4:26:27 AM
"Actually - two notes - one for the officials, and one for Leska Rose, my sister, at Winwood Music & Toys in town. She's got a lot of connections." Murphy hands off the two notes to Hazel before he leaves.

"For the rest of us - straight on to Humble's Ford. How are things with you, Mister Eldon? Feeling any better yet - not that any of us feels good at all about the notion of goblins attacking our place - but have the food and water and Alouryn's healing blessings helped you any?"

Handle Animal 10. Pippa is starting to feel a little cranky about all the work we've been having him do, and wants to get back home.

DM Kent
Sunday January 5th, 2014 11:50:30 AM
(Please get your sheets updated ASAP. You will need the extra oomph of that level)

Murphy begins to write his letters and Hazel waits for them so he can leave, the others make sure everythng is loaded on to the cart and is ready to go.

Almost as soon as he starts writing you all hear the sounds of a fair number of things/people moving along the road at a very rapid pace. You all just manage to get out of the way and off the road as a pony and cart, three mounted war dogs, three other warrior mounted ponies and a mounted house come moving by you at a pace that seems faster than natural, especially for the pony and cart. You are able to discern a few things very easily.

* They are all heading the same way you were, which means they are likely headed to Humbles Ford.
* The cart was one that is used for transporting prisoners in.
* All the riders are halflings.
* They all appear to be dressed in the same way (a uniform perhaps?)

DC knowledge local Highlight to display spoiler: { They are all wearing the tabards and armor with Baron's symbol upon them. The Baron's makes his home in Angel Springs.}

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:26/26 Spells (4/3+1/2+1)(A. Skomrock) d20=9 ; d20+8=25 ;
Sunday January 5th, 2014 3:35:22 PM
Eral will try and flag one of the carts down to get some answers from the traveling group and maybe a ride to Humbles Ford.

If he can get a group to stop and finds them to be loyal to Angel Springs or Humbles Ford he will have the group explain the situation to them as well and make sure they know what they are running into.

First roll 9 is for Knowledge Local and second is Sense Motive on the group traveling.

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP21/21; AC 14/14/11 d20+1=4 ;
Sunday January 5th, 2014 7:58:57 PM
"What in the world is that group doing," Shel yells to the others, pointing in the direction of the crew bearing down on the Ford. She nods at Eral trying to flag one of them down as they pass.

OOC: untrained Knowledge Local 4. .

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) d20+3=22 ; d20+4=13 ;
Monday January 6th, 2014 3:15:34 AM

"What ho, Baron's men!" calls out Murphy as the group draws nigh. "We have two kobold prisoners with us. Do you have room for them in that cart? They told us of plans to attack Humble's Ford. We can give you details quickly, if you'll pause but a moment. And, can you tell us what else may be amiss? Please excuse the orange complexion - it's to protect against the goblin dogs.."

Knowledge Local: 22
Diplomacy: 13 (normal skill is +2 - added +2 circumstantial bonus due to presence of bound kobolds in our group, and content of his comments)

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 33/33 (Kim for Corsario) d20+1=12 ;
Monday January 6th, 2014 3:21:18 AM

Hazel is surprised to see just how quickly the group travels. They must be under some sort of speedy travel spell or effect. As they come by, he urges Faoil to run beside them for at least long enough to say, "Goblins plan to attack Humble's Ford. Will you help us defend against them?"

Knowledge Local: 12

Edric Lowbrook (Damian); HP: 17/17; AC: 21/13/19 d20=10 ;
Monday January 6th, 2014 10:13:32 AM
Edric joins in giving greetings to the wagon.

Knowledge Local: 10

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn)
Monday January 6th, 2014 12:41:22 PM
Alouryn seems worried at this new turn of events, but she leaves the talking to the others.

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:26/26 Spells (4/3+1/2+1)(A. Skomrock) d20+5=18 ;
Monday January 6th, 2014 5:34:15 PM
"We are trying to get back as soon as possible to help with the defense and to give the city warning. Any help would be rewarded I'm sure. Please at least send a fore rider to warn the city."

Diplomacy of 18

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP21/21; AC 14/14/11
Monday January 6th, 2014 9:59:46 PM
OOC: going to bed post to prevent an X.

DM Kent d100=73 ; d100=25 ;
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 1:20:12 AM
The guards and cart are moving fast and do not slow down a bit as you call out to them. You do here a voice call back to you though it isn't very clear. Something about getting to Humbles Ford quickly. But you can't be sure if it was them or you that they meant.

As you make your way back the goblins seem very sedate and quiet as they are tied. But about mid day they both fall to the ground bleeding from their mouths. By the time you reach them one is already dead and the other is fading quickly

Murphy Bumblebee Leafwin Pipewood AC 15/13/13 HP 26/26 (Kim McCoy) d20+3=5 ; d8+3=4 ;
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 5:37:59 AM

"So the Baron's men know that something is happening in Humble's Ford. Looks like we already are past the junction for the branch that leads to Angel Springs, so, Hazel, let's stick together, and see if we can pick up the pace."

As Eral, the cleric of Domi, has Dxurs walking in front of him, and he knows Hazel has been checking the goblins every hour, Murphy is very surprised to hear that the goblins have fallen. He trusts that Eral, slightly behind the cart, will be able to give the goblin in his charge some sort of healing hand. Kmorn would have been walking next to the cart, so Murphy jumps down - he will cast cure light wounds (4 hp) if that goblin is still alive, and shout back to Eral to help the other.

In the back of his mind, as they have been attentive to the general health of the goblins, the druid wonders whether some magic or poison is in play here.

[the d20+3 was supposed to be d8+3... so I then rolled the proper die].

Hazel 18/14/16 CMD:16 HP: 33/33 (Kim for Corsario)
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 5:42:41 AM
"Guess that changes me going to Angel Springs, eh, Murphy? Let's stick together..."

As he had been doing all along during their travel, Hazel has been checking on the security and well-being of the goblins regularly. So he is well surprised by both of them falling at the same time, once others tell him. "Fix 'em, then put 'em on the wagon," he suggests once those capable of such take care of them. "We've got to keep moving." He urges haste. "Someone see if Murphy's pony needs some healing, too."

Edric Lowbrook (Damian); HP: 17/17; AC: 21/13/19 d20+2=20 ;
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 11:44:29 AM
Edric is worried by the haste of the other travellers. "W-we should hurry back, somet-thing may be wrong."

Seeing the goblins keel over, Edric inspects them carefully. "And h-here I thought we h-had to worry about the g-goblins betraying us."

Perception: 18+2=20

Alouryn AC: 16/14/13 HP: 14/14 Blessed (Vaughn) 2d6=7 ; d20+10=16 ;
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 12:22:09 PM
Alouryn will stand close to Pipa and channel the energies of Flower to the group. Anyone who is down including Pipa and the goblin can take 7 more HP.

Heal check of 16 to determine the dead Goblin's reason for dying.

Hazel (Corsario)
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 2:33:45 PM
OOC: Still no Internet, but I will try to post and game again. Please, take it as a good wish. I am not sure I will be able to do it. I'll try to update the Character ASAP. Won't be easy. Maybe I'll need to email it.
Hazel gets near Alouryn.
"Please forgive me if I was distant recently. I am not used to these... Feelings... For another person. You must know I am... You and me... I feel..."
Hazel turns very red and looks down, unsure how to continue.

Eral SunstriderAC:21/12/19 HP:26/26 Spells (4/3+1/2+1)(A. Skomrock) d20+6=19 ; d8+3=9 ;
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 7:40:32 PM
"This is interesting because I thought I had him stable." Eral will perform a heal check on both goblins to see if there is any chance of saving them or figure out what might have caused them to collapse so suddenly. If he can save one he will cast CLW to try and get him back on his feet.

"Maybe something was in them before we got to them? We should be moving as quick as possible. We do not have much time to deal with a few dead goblins when the whole town is in danger."

Murphy (Kim)
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 8:32:09 PM
"I wonder whether there is some sort of effect from the giant towers. Or a spell that someone devised which makes goblins sick. Or," and now Murphy's eyes go darker, "Did we somehow neglect something they need for their health?"

Shel Breezelee Kromnite (Gerald) HP21/21; AC 14/14/11
Tuesday January 7th, 2014 9:15:52 PM
"I don't know anything about goblins,but I'm pretty sure they don't start dying for no reason. Is it possible they've been poisoned somehow and we didn't notice? Should we let the other goblin go, if it might be something we are doing? I know its evil and all, but I don't want to be responsible for killing it while it's helpless."

Shel turns to the others, "But we have to hurry home whatever we decide. I didn't like the looks of that group of guards flying by us. There's something really bad happening. Let's go!"

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