Following Fenrick into the cave, the light from the entrance shows directly in front of the entrance a trash pile smelling of rotten flesh and feces greets each of you, the light reflects enough to show branching paths one leading West and one East. Fenrick recalls coming from the West branch. Berdari decides to watch your backs and stays at the entrance. The pathways are dark with no torches, and obviously well-trafficked by the same small feet of goblins. Echoing the hallways you hear chattering and growls, none of you are able to make out, [Language unknown: "Ncich i isss hesan pawiho re ouacla, an wheas tant allromect our stiwerstr, echaut anysonbut To ntetrathe unson elble stet icol!"]

How do you proceed?

OOC: I will need the marching order, please. Also, See Map 2. You are at the Entrance at letter D.
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Fenrick will be in front, leading the party.

(OOC Do I have any idea what is down the east and west branches?)

Added:
“I believe I came from this path”, pointing to the west.  “I think we should try that way first.”
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With short swords drawn and ready Lago took up her usual position several paces behind Chelonia.  She was indebted to the Elder Tortle and would guard her to her last breath to make good on that debt.

Gryphon moves forward to be close to the lead as he can wanting to be able to see any tracks which might be there before anyone  has a chance to  obscure them.

Anders again strove to stay in the middle of the group as they walked along. The front, especially, could be precarious in a dangerous situation. The rear could be also if something or someone snuck up on them from behind. While he had spells, he was not the world's best melee combatant.

He listened to the noises and quietly asked, "anyone understand that?" He paused. "also, I can't bloody see, in case anyone wasn't aware and/or cared."

Then he quieted down once more, gripping his staff tightly the other hand on the shoulder of the person in front of him since he couldn't see anything, but not wanting to give away their position by lighting a torch.

OOC: Anders will be in the middle.

Cril keeps to the front with shield and sword drawn. Though the cave is dark and he has a hard time seeing. He whispers to the party. "My hands are a bit full to be carrying a torch and fight, perhaps someone with a free hand could get one going?"

(OOC Can we fit three across?  I'm doubting, maybe 2?)

Fenrick, also unable to see, reiterates the others' concerns.

Quietly, he speaks to the others "Yah, I can't see either.  A torch probably isn't a good idea as well, but may be necessary.  Who knows how many there are and where they are; we need to surprise them if possible."
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Gryphon continues to move slowly and quietly in the front.

Chelonia, realizing that few in the group possess darkvision, as both she and Lago do, she instructs:

"If anyone has a torch, light it now so that you are all able to see.  I possess darkvision that far exceeds that of most mortal beings.  I will be able to spot anything approaching.  Be prepared to snuff it out at my command though, as I am also able to bestow upon all of you the ability to see in the dark.  It only lasts for about ten minutes, so I will wait until such time as its use would be most beneficial to the party."

Anders gave a nod, thinking Chelonia at least might be able to see it beside her. He fumbled for a torch from his pack and set it down. Then he used a minor cantrip to light it with no muss or fuss, gesturing at the torch while holding his staff. "Magicae Parum."

He picked the torch up quickly in his left hand, the right still holding his staff. "i'll likely have to drop it if we have to fight off anything." He gave a nod. "ready."

OOC: Using Prestidigitation to light the torch.

The light illuminated the cavern, timbers spaced 6 feet help hold up the earth above you. Past the entrance the cavern grows taller nearly 7 feet and spreads about 10 feet wide, able to walk two abreast with comfort. As the group slowly makes their way up the west passage being lead by Fenrick and Gryphon they see flickering firelight reflected off the walls ahead, to the left going south is a small chamber, with a door slightly open. Fenrick instantly recognizes this as his cell he escaped from. Strange, there is only one cell, and it isn’t a prison, it’s a storage area. At that moment, all of your instincts fire up. The talking from the tunnels stop. You hear from behind you a muffled thud and a voice cry out and then silence. A trap.

From in front of you six goblins each wearing scrapped together leather and hide armor, wicked primitive spears in their hands. Then from behind six more goblins, and two larger creatures there heads nearly hitting the top of the tunnels, their eyes and ears large as a goblins, though they stand straight up with muscular bodies evidence of their peek discipline. One of the tall ones yells a command in an unknown language. The goblins lurched forward attacking with abandon. The two taller creatures stand in the back watching.

Roll initiative

In reply to Dungeon Master (msg # 11):


17:25, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 13 using 1d20+2.  Fenrick Initiative.

Fenrick readies his sword.  "It's going to get messy", he says to himself.
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Anders was a little surprised at the suddenness of things as they unfolded - and frowned down at the torch in his hand even as he dropped it to the ground. He wondered if this would have happened even without the torch, but he would likely chastise himself and his lack of darkvision later.

15:30, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 6 using 1d20+3.  Initiative.

Lago does not take the time to focus on the fact that they were duped.  She goes into a low crouch, short swords out in front of her, ready to press the attack.

Initiative = 14

Fortunately she had warhammer and shield at the ready, she examines the battlefield.


18:50, Today: Chelonia rolled 10 using 1d20+1.  initiative.

Gryphon grins with a feral rage at seeing the two larger creatures commanding the goblins, quickly slipping to the side. His hand crossbow appearing as if with a will and a desire of it's own into his hand. Suddenly two bolts fire in quick succession from it striking them both terrific blows. "So shall all Hobgoblins die and their servants as well."Spoken in Hobgoblin

17:49, Today: Gryphon rolled 24 using 2d20+4, dropping the lowest dice only.  Initiative.

18:03, Today: Gryphon rolled 21 using 2d20+7, dropping the lowest dice only.  Att Hobgoblin 1 .

18:05, Today: Gryphon rolled 11 using 1d6+9.  Damage Hobgoblin 1,, Dex , style and fav enemy.

18:05, Today: Gryphon rolled 3 using 1d6.  SA damage Hobgob 1.

18:03, Today: Gryphon rolled 22 using 2d20+7, dropping the lowest dice only.  BA att  Hobgoblin 2.

18:06, Today: Gryphon rolled 12 using 1d6+9.  Damage Hobgoblin 2,, Dex , style and fav enemy.

Hobgoblin takes total of 13 Damage and Hobgoblin 2 takes 11 damage

Fixed damage the 1st takes 13 and  the second takes  11. I get plus 1 to attack rolls only and not damage sorry about the error.
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Cril readies his sword and shield as he looked for the best place to position his self.


OOC:
20:29, Today: Cril Atwal rolled 6 using 1d20+2.  Initiative.

"Be careful friends, one of the hobgoblins has Berdari and is dragging his unconscious body behind it...and there are a group of three goblins over there..."  She points in the direction of the three goblins, not a part of the initial wave of goblins that had approached them from the direction of the hobgoblins..
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As the last word of the Hobgoblin left his throat a bolt shot into and out the other side of his throat with a gargling noise the Hob fell to his knees and a heap of flesh and leather, a second bolt, just as fast slammed into the other hob between his eyes the bolt knocking the hob off his feet from the force its 6'4" frame clasping on Bardari behind him. Startled the Goblins sit back on their heels, but still, fire is in their eyes, not laughing gleefully at a fight, angry that the intruders have killed their own.

A large mass appears from a secret door that the other three goblins had opened. The large Mass blocks all the light from the entrance and can barely move down the tunnel, its ugly face turns toward you all, a foul odder feel your nostrils.

OOC:

Order:
Gryphon
Lago
Fenrick
Chelonia
Goblins 1-12
Anders
Cril

Goblins 1-12 - AC 15 HP 7
Hobgoblins 1-2 - AC 18- HP 12 (Both dead) I rounded one HP for dramatic scene effect, that was just to cool to not play up.
This message was last edited by the GM at 20:28, Mon 06 Apr 2020.

If it's not already out, Chelonia steps on the torch flame to put it out.  She then blesses the entire group with the ability to see through the deepest gloom.  She then focus inwardly and her shell glows for a moment.

---

As a bonus action you can give yourself a +2 AC for 1 minute per long rest

Action: Eyes of Night

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Spoiler text: (Highlight or hover over the text to view)
Eyes of Night - 1st-level Twilight Domain feature

Your eyes are blessed, allowing you to see through the deepest gloom. You have darkvision with no maximum range; you can see in dim light as if it were bright
light and in darkness as if it were dim light.

As an action, you can magically give the benefit of this feature to any number of creatures you can see within 10 feet of you. The shared benefit lasts for 10
minutes. You can extend this benefit a number of times equal to your Wisdom modifier (a minimum of once), and you regain all expended uses when you finish a
long rest.

---

Fenrick, momentarily caught off guard by the quickly changing effect of his sight, quickly snaps out of it.  Eager for a fight, he closes on the closest goblin to him and takes a hack at it...

OOC rolls

19:02, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 23 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick attack roll.
19:03, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 12 using 1d6+6.  Fenrick damage roll.

As the sword makes solid contact with goblin, he once again hears a familiar word, a word that as far as he can tell only he hears in his own head,  a word that he has yet to figure out the meaning...”Alsumu”.

“That word! Why won’t it stop?” he screams as he searches for the next goblin to attack.

Added: OOC I'll also use my reaction of an opportunity attack if it presents itself)
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Anders is fairly surprised as his tortle companion stomped out the torch he had just dropped. Darkness encompassed his eyes, only to be lifted a moment later in to a very unfamiliar haze of gray! He blinked rapidly several times in a row as he tried to make sense of what he was seeing in this new and strange way.

He made a vaguely arcane like gesture and hesitantly uttered the phrase to go along with it, "Fulmine Ignis!" He pointed his staff at one of the goblins but the bolt of fire sailed off over the creature's head. "crap."

18:40, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 8,3 using d20+6,1d10.  Fire Bolt on a goblin.
Ready to use the Shield spell if an attack would be blocked by it, especially from the Ogre.
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Lago charged into the closest grouping of Goblins.  She sliced into one with a straight thrust of her short sword into its left eye dropping it to the ground, she spun right swinging wide and fast cutting another killing stroke, half severing its neck.  She went to spin to hit a 3rd but it ducked at the last moment and she only caught air.


1st attack = 17 for 10 damage

2nd attack = 24 for  7 damage

Spent 1 point of Ki

3rd Attack = miss

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21:00, Today: Lago rolled 4 using 1d6.  3rd Attack Damage.

wasn't necessary 20:59, Today: Lago rolled 11 using 1d6+5.  Sneak Attack Damage.

20:59, Today: Lago rolled 7 using 1d6+5.  2nd Attack Damage.

20:59, Today: Lago rolled 10 using 1d6+5.  1st Attack damage .

20:57, Today: Lago rolled 10 using 1d20+7.  3rd Attack.

20:57, Today: Lago rolled 24 using 1d20+7.  2nd Attack.

20:57, Today: Lago rolled 17 using 1d20+7.  1st Attack.
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After watching the Hobgoblins fall Chelonia steps out the light and blesses each of you with the ability to see in the darkness, from her hand you see a stone polished and chiseled glowing purple after the spell she puts it back into her pouch. Not thrown off by the change of vision Fenrick drove his sword through the throat of the lead goblin snuffing out his life, in the darkness a green glow is evident coming from his necklace. Lago with great agility took down two more goblins, missing a third.

Three goblins fill the ranks of those that fell around Lago. Two wild swings easily sidestepped by Lago, a Javelin is thrown from the third Goblin shattering off the shield of Chelonia.

The Goblin ranks in front of Fenrick and Gyrphon fall back leaving room for the hulking Ogre, he steps up and takes a swing with his mighty fist the blow slamming into Gryphon knocking him into the wall with a resounding crash. The Goblins in the back ranks thrown javelins into the group four javelins clatter to the ground bouncing off the walls and ceiling. One Javelin jabs Fenrick in the upper arm, another hit falling nearly short scraps Anders in the shins and the final Javelin that lands hit Cril square in between his shoulder blades.

Chelonia's blessing, however, had bad timing for Anders as he launched a bolt of fire from the end of this staff at the same time the light changed the bolt going high crashing into the ceiling of the tunnel. Cril without a ranged weapon or reach weapon is stuck in the middle frustrated and unable to attack the goblins.

OOC:
Gryphon
10:24, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 22 using 1d20+6 with rolls of 16.  Ogre Fist.
10:33, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 14 using 2d8+4 with rolls of 4,6.  Ogre Damage

Lago
All misses

Chelonia
All misses

Fenrick
10:35, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 18,3 using 1d20+4,1d6 with rolls of 14,3.  Goblin 9

Anders
10:36, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 17,1 using 1d20+4,1d6 with rolls of 13,1.  Goblin 11.

Cril
10:36, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 19,6 using 1d20+4,1d6 with rolls of 15,6.  Goblin 14.

Goblins 1-3  Dead
Goblins 4-6  Alive, in front of Lago and Chelonia, AC 15 HP 7
Goblin  7    Dead
Goblins 8-15 Alive, behind Ogre, on Fenricks and Gryphon's side, AC 15 HP 7
Ogre    1    Alive, in front of Fenrick and Gryphon, AC 11 HP 59

End of Round 1
Start Round 2

Gryphon felt the tremendous force of the ogre's blow, as it knocked him back. Cursing the Ogre for striking such a blow but also glad for knocking him back so that it and Fenrick were now engaged this round. Firing two bolts from his hand crossbow at the Ogre striking it tremendous blows.

14:08, Today: Gryphon rolled 4 using 1d6 with rolls of 4.  SA Damage.

14:07, Today: Gryphon rolled 24 using 1d6+18 with rolls of 6.  Damage BA.

14:00, Today: Gryphon rolled 20 using 1d6+18 with rolls of 2.  Damage Attack 1.

14:00, Today: Gryphon rolled 16 using 2d20+2, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 6,14.  Sharpshooter on Ogre BA.

13:59, Today: Gryphon rolled 12 using 2d20+2, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 10,5.  Sharpshooter on Ogre.

If no advantage Ogre takes 24 damage if I am correct in advantage then Ogre takes 48 damage.

In the dark, Fenrick for the first time notices the green glow of the necklace he has worn for some time.  Wondering if the word he hears and the glowing of the necklace are connected, he either by curiosity, stupidity, or both, holds the necklace where it glows and says the word he has heard so many times before..."Alsumu".

Saying the word, the green glow flows form the necklace to the sword in his hand, giving it a light green sheen in the darkness.  "Um, ok..." Fenrick smiles to himself before steadying himself to attack the giant ogre which now stands before him.

Readying himself, he attempts to drive the sword into the giant beast, striking the beast though not as solidly as he had hoped.

14:19, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 14 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick attack roll.
14:20, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 11 using 1d6+1d8+6.  Fenrick damage roll.


Buoyed by the strike, and not wanting the ogre to have any more chances to strike again, Fenrick digs deep for a surge of power, swinging at the ogre again (OOC Action surge), again making contact, but again not as solid as he had hoped.


15:01, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 15 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick action surge attack roll.
15:01, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 11 using 1d6+1d8+6.  Fenrick Action surge damage.

(OOC Fenrick will utilize his attack of opportunity if it presents itself
15:05, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 12 using 1d6+1d8+6.  Fenrick AOO attack (if needed).

15:06, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 8 using 1d6+1d8+6.  Fenrick AOO damage (if needed).)

(OOC if going based on Ogre's Con score in MM, poison condition roll

15:39, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 13 using 1d20+3.  Ogre poison roll.

The ogre is also poisoned)
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Anders made a small, pained noise as he was hit by a crossbow bolt right as the lighting changed. "Damn!" His face contorted slightly in to a deep frown, upper lip slightly curled.

His eyes narrowed on the goblin who had fired the crossbow at him. He gripped the staff and pointed it at the goblin as he made a zigzag gesture and uttered, "Fulmine Ignis!"

13:56, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 12,6 using d20+6,1d10.  Fire Bolt on the goblin who shot him.

10:21, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 8 using 1d8.  Temp hit points (last round).
This message was last edited by the player at 16:21, Thu 09 Apr 2020.

Lago fended off three attacks with her swords then drove forward quickly with both blades straight into the closest goblins chest.  Before the life left its eyes she pivoted and cut low scoring a hit on the next goblin's right calf.

Attack #1 hits AC 26 for 12 dam (+ sneak attack)

Attack #2 hits AC 22 for  4 dam (advantage)

I assumed they were within 5ft of each other.  I am relatively new to 5e.  I assumed this gave me advantage.  I am second guessing myself.  Let me know and if not I will edit my post to have missed the second goblin.

19:31, Today: Lago rolled 4 using 1d6.

19:30, Today: Lago rolled 22 using 1d20+7.  2nd attack with short sword vs. AC 15 advantage.

19:28, Today: Lago rolled 12 using 2d6+5.  Damage for Attack #1 .

19:27, Today: Lago rolled 10 using 1d20+7.  2nd attack with short sword vs. AC 15.

19:27, Today: Lago rolled 26 using 1d20+7.  1st attack with Short sword vs. AC 15.

This message was last edited by the player at 22:43, Wed 08 Apr 2020.

Wanting to further protect her allies, Chelonia focuses on her Tortle shell.  It previously belonged to a very old and holy Tortle who had recently died.  It had been bestowed upon her during the ceremony that had seen her promoted from being a mere acolyte of the Tortle holy order to a that of a full fledged cleric.  As she focused on the shell it began to glow a deep green, and that glow quickly spread out around her in a thirty foot radius.

She spoke: "Stay within the green glow if you can, friends."

---

quote:

As an action, you present your holy symbol, and a sphere of twilight emanates from you. The sphere is centered on you, has a 30-foot radius, and is filled with
dim light. The sphere moves with you, and it lasts for 1 minute or until you are incapacitated or die. Whenever a creature (including you) ends its turn in the
sphere, you can grant that creature one of these benefits:

* Give it 1d8 temporary hit points.
* End one effect causing it to be charmed or frightened.

01:33, Today: Chelonia rolled 4 using 1d8.  temporary hit points.

Chelonia has 4 temporary hit points (round 1/10)
Chelonia has +2 AC (round 2/10

Characters within 30' of Chalonia at the end of their turn can assume the 1d8 temporary hp are bestowed upon you.  If she has reason to believe that a character is either charmed or frightened, I will indicate this in a post.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:56, Thu 09 Apr 2020.

In response to the brutal fist-pounding the Ogre did to Gryphon, his bolt launched and embedded itself into the throat of the great Ogre, his second shot missing aiming for its skull, but going wide right. Fenrick quickly takes advantage of the wounded giant slashing and stabbing at its massive gut, as the wounds of the stabs turn green the veins purple and green and begin to fester. Lago takes out another Goblin with her quick slashes, however, the second lucky goblin is able to deflect her second attack. (Sorry you don't have an advantage, you had the sneak attack not advantage no one is flanking for you.) A brilliant sphere engulfs the area all of the adventures are in it centered on Chelonia.

The Ogre angry and furious at the attacks swings his mighty fist missing both Gryphon and Fenrick spinning slightly around his fist connects with a Goblin to his right splattering its body against the wall. (He rolled a 1 critical miss, had some fun with it)

The two goblins attack Lago took courage at the deflected attack, one of the swords getting passed his defenses, the other one deflected.

Again another volley of Javelins launches into the gathered group of adventures, this time with devastating results. Two missiles clatter off the ceiling. One catches Anders in the shoulder sending waves of pain down his arm. Another shatters against the Tortle's shell, however, another finds a weak spot stabbing into her leg. Again one strike Cril in his leg a final projectile catches Lago unaware in her lower glute.

Anders in anger burns and crisps a goblin, however, it remains standing.

Cril leaps forward finding a weak spot and opening stabbing at the Ogre. His longsword empowered by divine energy making a mighty arch opening the Ogre up from belly button to nose, its body falling to the ground in a heap of flesh.

OOC:
Gryphon
Misses

Lago
07:54, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 19,6 using 1d20+4,1d6+2 with rolls of 15,4

Chelonia
One miss
07:54, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 22,3 using 1d20+4,1d6+2 with rolls of 18,1

Fenrick
No attacks

Anders
07:54, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 19,4 using 1d20+4,1d6+2 with rolls of 15,2

Cril
07:54, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 21,3 using 1d20+4,1d6+2 with rolls of 17,1.
Attack and Damage with Smite Killing Ogre burning one first level spell slot.
08:12, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 24,9,7 using 1d20+5,1d8+5,2d8 with rolls of 19,4,1,6.

Goblin 4-5 Alive, In front of Lago and Chelonia, AC 15 HP 7
Goblin 6 Dead
Goblin 8 Dead
Goblin 9 AC 15 HP 1
Goblin 10-15 Alive and In front of Fenrick and Cril, AC 15 HP 7
Ogre 1 Dead

End of Round 2
Start of Round 3
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"Nice work, halfling", Fenrick grins at his companion for taking down the ogre.

He quickly looks back, seeing that the group has the back more or less under control, and so moves forward to attack the group of goblins that are past the ogre.

As he reaches a goblin, he takes a swing at it, connecting solidly and splattering goblin guts everywhere.

Attack Roll(s)

11:25, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 24 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick attack roll.

11:25, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 14 using 1d8+1d6+6.  Fenrick damage roll.


Fenrick also feels a minor boost to his well being after the glow seems to encompass him. (OOC Assuming I'm still in range)

HP roll
11:27, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 4 using 1d8.  Temp HP from Chelonia.

OOC Fenrick will also use his reaction for AOO if appropriate

OOC Roll(s)
11:28, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 15 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick AOO (if applicable).
11:29, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 14 using 1d8+1d6+6.  Fenrick AOO damage (if applicable).

Reaction: Parry for 8hp (as per ki Straps 1/3 uses)

No damage taken

12:31, Today: Lago rolled 8 using 1d6+5.  Reaction: Parry

This message was last edited by the player at 15:34, Thu 09 Apr 2020.

Lago moves to advance on the next goblin but having witnessed the dropping of the ogre is distracted and she lost track of the goblin she just dropped.  Tripping on it slightly both her attacks miss their mark's.

2 attacks miss.
Gains 6 temporary hp's

12:36, Today: Lago rolled 12 using 1d20+7.  2nd attack with short sword vs. AC 15.

12:35, Today: Lago rolled 11 using 1d20+7.  1st attack with Short sword vs. AC 15.
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Anders felt some kind of...energy, a life force, enter him and shelter him from the damage the second crossbow bolt that skimmed him would have created. He frowned, not sure what had happened exactly, except that Chelonia was responsible. He felt like he was wrapped in a cold blanket that gave him just a bit more vitality.

"the darkness protects me?" He asked under his breath. Then he shook off the confusion and tried to concentrate on killing off the goblin intent on killing him, "Fulmine Ignis!", but his bolt of fire seemed a bit weaker than last time, if more accurately fired. He let out a small sigh.

10:23, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 23,2 using d20+6,1d10.  Fire Bolt on the same goblin who shot him.
10:21, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 8 using 1d8.  Temp hit points (this round).

Gryphon quickly fires two bolts at goblins only one of which hits killing it instantly.

15:37, Today: Gryphon rolled 1 using 1d8.  Temp HP.

15:36, Today: Gryphon rolled 13 using 1d20+7.  BA goblin.

15:36, Today: Gryphon rolled 25 using 1d20+7.  attack 1 on goblin.

Seeing Anders take a javelin to the shoulder, Chelonia pulled an unnaturally black crystal from her pouch.  It almost seemed to suck light into it, that's how black it was.  She focused upon the energy of the crystal and then in an instant sent that energy into Anders.  For the man it was as if time somehow reversed for but a fraction of a moment, back to just before the javelin struck him.  He could feel that black energy around him bolstering his defenses, making him in that instant more agile.  Hopefully it would be enough to allow the man to evade the incoming missile.

---

Signature item ability: As a reaction until the end of your next turn you give an ally +5 to AC. Once per long rest

Anders, increase your AC by 5, if it would prevent you from being hit by the javelin, you take no damage.  You keep this +5 to AC until the end of Chelonia's next turn.


This message was last edited by the player at 14:33, Fri 10 Apr 2020.

Having provided her allies with as much protection as she could, it was time for her to enter into the fray.  With warhammer raised she lashed out at the nearest goblin, but unfortunately missed.  It would seem she would need more practice transitioning from the internalized use of her powers to the externalized rigors of combat.

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12:41, Today: Chelonia rolled 14 using 1d20+6.  Warhammer vs AC 15.

12:42, Today: Chelonia rolled 2 using 1d8.  temporary hit points.

Temporary HP

4 from 1st round
3 damage from javelin
-
1 remaining
=

rolled a 2 in the 2nd round which replaces the 1 remaining from the 1st.

Chelonia has 2 temporary HP. (round 2/10)
Chelonia has +2 to AC (round 3/10); AC = 21 (17 + 2 shield + 2 signature item ability)

The Javelin that would have hit Lago is deflected by a nimb twist of her wrist her sword sending it harmlessly away. From the Black orb, Chelonia channels her power shattering the javelin missile which would have hit Anders. Guts splatter as Fenrick kills another goblin, two quick swings from Lago both find air, one arrow from Gryphon takes another goblin square in the chest ending its life, his second bolt flying just by the head of a second goblin that got lucky. Chelonia swings and misses with her Warhammer.

One goblin finds a weakness in Chelonia's defenses after opening herself from her attack striking her upper inner bicep, Green energy taking some of the damage, however, the strike still draws a line of blood in her flesh. The second goblin swings and Lago deflects and repositions for her next barrage of attacks. The Five Goblins play games out of javelins they attack, disengage and move to allow all five a swing at Fenrick and Cril. Three shortsword attacks are blocked by Fenrick, one attack is blocked by Cril the second finds a weakness luckily the green energy in the area absorbing the damage.

Anders Frys another Goblin with his firebolt, and Cril swings a backhanded arch and misses his intended target.

OOC:
Fenrick
Attacks Miss

Lago
Because of Parry reaction no damage taken from one attack last round.
Attack Misses

Gryphon
No Attacks

Chelonia
11:14, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 22,7 using 1d20+4,1d6+2 with rolls of 18,5.  Gob 5

Cril
Start Temp HP 8
11:16, Today: Dungeon Master rolled 22,6 using 1d20+4,1d6+2 with rolls of 18,4.  gob 13.
End Temp HP 2

Anders
Because of Reaction from Chelonia no Damage taken last round
No attacks

Goblin 4-5 Alive in front of Chelonia and Lago AC 15, HP 7
Goblin 9-11 Dead
Goblin 12-15 Alive in front of Cril and Fenrick AC 15, HP 7

End Round 3
Start Round 4

Fenrick continues his attacks on the remaining goblins, now mad at the little game they're playing with them.

He swings at the closest goblin, again making contact and dropping it.

OOC Attack Rolls
14:42, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 23 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick attack roll.
14:43, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 11 using 1d8+1d6+6.  Fenrick damage roll.

OOC I believe I roll again for Chelonia's THP orb? I believe I replace the 4 with 8 then.
14:45, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 8 using 1d8.  Temp HP form Chelonia orb.

OOC I will also use my reaction for an AOO if it presents itself

Reaction AOO rolls
14:46, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 16 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick AOO attack (if needed).
14:47, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 14 using 1d8+1d6+6.  Fenrick AOO damage (if needed).

Gryphon once again fires two bolts both of which strike killing two more goblins.

on phone but rolled an 18 and 23 so two more dead

Angered slightly by her previous failed attacks she came on strong with a swinging high arch that came down upon the closer goblin severing the creature in two from its head down to its abdomen. Blood sprayed up into her eyes causing the next blow upon the last of the goblins directly in her path to not have the strength behind it to finish it off but with a slice across its chest she did strike a significant wound.  She moved to the side to allow Chelonia the space she might need to finish the creature off, but not far enough that it could easily pass her to the Tortle.


Standard Action: Attack with main weapon
Bonus Action: Attack with second weapon

ATTACK 1 = AC 27 for 9
ATTACK 2 = AC 25 for 2

22:24, Today: Lago rolled 25 using 1d20+7.  2nd Attack.
22:25, Today: Lago rolled 2 using 1d6.  2nd Attack Damage.

22:23, Today: Lago rolled 27 using 1d20+7.  1st Attack.
22:25, Today: Lago rolled 9 using 1d6+5.  1st Attack damage.

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Anders gave a nod to Chelonia. He then narrowed his eyes and focused on one of the goblins closest to her, knowing the value of keeping alive the tortle who was not only their leader but a cleric - though a cleric the likes of which he'd never seen.

He gestured and pointed again with his staff, relying heavily on the one spell thus far. "Fulmine Ignis!" Another bolt of fire outward from the staff, but being leery of hitting the tortle, he erred too much on the side of caution and missed.

22:01, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 9,5 using d20+6,1d10.  Fire Bolt on Goblin.
22:02, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 1 using 1d8.  Temp hit points (3rd round).

Chelonia takes another swipe at one of the goblins next to her, but she misses.

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So sorry...today turned into a write off game-wise.  I spent the whole day working online on a project with my father...then tonight I forgot was my weekly DnD game with my daughter and her friends via discord and roll20 (we'd had to cancel the last few weeks so I'd forgotten about it) we just finished.

I have to be up for 5am as I have to drive nearly an hour to get to work and will need a good half hour to convince myself to get out of bed.

Sorry for the crappy post, but it's an action and will move things along as I won't have a chance to post again until at least tomorrow afternoon if I'm not given overtime.

1 more week left and my work should be back to normal.

In quick succession two goblins die from Lago's blades, Chelonia's Warhammer falls short, thankfully the Lago takes out the last two goblins on their side. Fenrick cleves another goblin and two bolts swiftly take two more. Five Goblins dead in a series of flashing metal and projectiles. Cril's Longsword Slices through the last Goblin as a bolt of fire slams into the wall from Anders staff.

All fifteen bodies of Goblins, two hobgoblins, and one Ogre lay dead a pile of smelling metal lingering in the air from the blood.

End of Combat

Silence fills the caverns, only heavy breathing from those around you can be heard. You recall that one of the hobgoblins had Bardari's body, now covered by dead bodies.

What do you do next?

Fenrick wipes his brow of sweat, enjoying the action, then begins searching the dead bodies. He starts with the ogre and then proceeds to search the goblins for anything of value.  This includes coins, maps, notes, weapons/armor,etc... (OOC I assume the rest of the group is going to be concerned about Bendari, but I have no idea who he is)

After he's checked the bodies, he starts checking his "cell" and the surrounding area of it for anything of value (again the list above).

11:45, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 14 using 1d20.  If some sort of searching roll is needed for anything.
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In reply to Fenrick (Fen) Uther (msg # 45):

Fenrick finds various amounts of silver and a few gold pieces. The gear on the goblins is worthless, the Hobgoblins are well armored and the Ogre is naked.

The "Cell" that Fenrick escaped from is hastily thrown together, this was obviously not meant to be a permanent cell and prisoner location. Nothing of value can be found in this location.


OOC: See Treasure and Loot thread for detailed loot.

(OOC Assuming no one else wants the longsword)

When the time is appropriate, Fenrick will approach Gryphon (though he doesn't know his name) and hand him back the shortsword he borrowed, hilt first.

"Thank you for the use in this.  It is much appreciated."
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Chelonia's 'green aura' finally dissipates and everyone's eyesight returns to normal.  The Tortle cleric then goes around checking for and assessing the wounds of her allies.  In particular, she goes in search of Berdari near where the hobgoblin who'd been dragging him around had been.
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Anders looked over the bodies a bit with mild interest. Some of the bodies wouldn't be raise-able, but most could at least be made into skeletons. The ogre and the hobgoblins would obviously be the prizes in the lot. He sized them up as he waited for the others to be ready to continue on, not letting the little fact of the matter that he didn't currently have the capability to raise any dead yet stand in the way.

He hummed a quiet tune as he moved slowly through the room.

Looking through the bodies Chelonia finds Berdari. A deep gash across his throat, she realizes he was dead when the hobgoblins carried him forward.

OOC: The Hobgoblin was going to use the dead friend as a threat to all of you, but someone *cough Gryphon cough* killed them too quickly. lol

Fenrick, after searching the bodies, makes his way over to the others, who are likely near this "Berdari" fellow.  As he approaches, he notices the the man is dead.

"I'm sorry for the loss of your friend", he says as a blanket statement to the group.

With that, he walks away to allow them the opportunity to do as they need, keeping an eye on the (OOC I believe still open) secret entryway that the ogre had come thru.

(OOC And apparently I can't see squat)

08:30, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 6 using 1d20+3.  Perception for anything near the secret passage.

Chelonia kneels down beside Berdari and uses a hand to shut the man's eyes, the look of terror that they conveyed was to much for her to look at.  She wept at his loss.  She is comforted, somewhat, by Fenrick's words.  She then realizes that the human likely couldn't see.  She located the torch that had been extinguished and takes it to Anders who had lit it previously, most likely with magic.

After the group had said they farewells in their own way to their fallen companion, Fenrick approached them.

“I know this won’t bring your friend back, but I’ve piled up what I was able to find on the dead bodies.”    He points to the pile and lists off what he found (OOC see loot post)  “I figured it would be ok if I used the longsword and shield and returned the shortsword I borrowed.  I’d love to keep the chainmail to sell later, but it’s pretty heavy and bulky to lug around.  I’m not great with a bow, but I can use it if necessary, though I didn’t find any arrows.  Since I have no way of carrying anything, you’ll have to figure out someone to carry what everyone wants to keep”.

Fenrick then became visibly uncomfortable; you could tell he wanted to bring somethign up but was hesitant and wasn’t sure how.  When he finally started talking, you could tell he was still unsure, “And as much as I hate to bring this up, and by no means intend to dishonor or diminish your friend, I wonder if he possibly has anything that could aid us in finding your friend...”   He kinda trailed off, expecting the Tortal leader of the group to verbally chastise him for even having the thought.

A pang of pain traveled through Chelonia's very being at the suggestion of searching Berdari's body for anything of use.  But she also knew that they were heading into a considerable unknown and that every possible resource would be of potential worth.  She offered a nod of acquiescence but turned her back as the man performed his search.

She turns to Lago, who she knows has the ability to burrow into the ground. "Lago, my dearest friend, is the ground by chance soft enough for you dig a grave so that we might bury Berdari's body?"

“I’m sorry for any pain I’ve caused...” , Fenrick said honestly.

He then searched the man for anything that could be useful for the group, being  as respectful  as possible.

Added: he quickly searched and added the items (OOC see loot) to the pile, informing the group what he found.
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Lago nods to Chelonia and moves to a spot that seems suitable. With a speed that non -burrowing races would deem impossibly fast she digs a hole 6ft deep, 6ft long and 3 feet wide.

Once done she goes to Berdari and attempts to lift him but she is not strong enough (8 strength) and looks to Fenrick, Gryphon and Anders for help.

Fenrick moves to hepl Lago with lowering the body.

OOC Strength 19

I honestly don't know enough about the character or his backstory to perform some awe inspiring eulogy.  And I'm having a challenging day which I'll be sharing in an ooc post later, so am not feeling up to posting a fluff eulogy so will simply state that one was given...you can all assume it was a beautiful homage to a great man.

Once the body had been laid to rest, Chelonia took time to provide a eulogy for the man and a request that whoever his god or gods were, that he was received by them.

After some time of silence, she looked to the others to see if they were prepared to continue on.

Fenrick is ready  to press on, but reiterates that the “spoils” of battle need to be dealt with.

Lago silently thanked Fenrick for his assistance with a nod.

She went over to the pile of "loot" and retrieved a long sword and Sheath which she strapped to her back next to her short swords, except where their hilts were at her lower back to be drawn downwards the long swords hilt was behind her neck to the side.  It was too long to be drawn low like the others.  She took a longbow and quiver as well, she strapped them beside the longsword.

She stood next to Fenwick ready to move on.
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Chelona put as much (hopefully all) of the things that were gathered and unclaimed into her pack (18 STR, I'm guessing it would be fairly easy for her).

She looks to the others.  They seemed ready so she continued in the direction they'd originally planned unless someone suggested reasoning for going in some other direction.

I'm guessing Anders light the torch? Otherwise those with no darkvision are currently unable to see

Fenrick, having no idea which way is "right", followed the Tortle, trying to stay up front in case another ogre or other large enemies were stumbled upon.

(OOC My apologies for spelling it wrong)
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After the battle, Anders had recovered his torch and held it handy. As soon as the gift of darkvision from Chelonia ended, he had methodically and calmly stopped what he was doing and re-lit the torch once more. "Hrhm. Ah, there we go."

He then stepped towards where the ogre had come from. "Perhaps we should check this way out first to ensure there are no more threats coming from this previously hidden direction before we move on?"

OOC: Anders would have had to light the torch right after your gift of darkvision ran out, so I put it in to this post, but it happened earlier. My mistake.

Turning the corner entering the room the six goblins came out of and the Ogre you all find yourselves in what could be considered the guard chambers a fire in the center is roasting a stick of meat. Six beds, animal hides on top of withered leaves circle the area. On the North wall a door, made of rock is open, if closed it could be considered a “secret” door.

The food in the chamber is surprisingly fresh, but warm and probably still not safe to eat. A cauldron resting next to the fire holds a liquid, a thick fermented drink of some kind. Makeshift and rusty weapons can be found by the beds, and “armor” can be found in various stages of repair, though nothing of value.

To the west a long tunnel leads you deeper into the complex.

Stepping into the Ogres chambers you see the massive beast has created a nice place for him self. A tall large raised bed of hides and straw, a natural spring for clean water to drink and bath in, his own entrance into his cave multiple barrels of ale, mead, and wine a few barrels open. And finally a large bag of gold sit on is bed. Who knows what other treasure could be hiding in his chamber.

OOC

I will update the map as soon as I can. Various checks can be called out if desired.

Valen, figuring that the ogre would want to protect his stuff, looks arounf for signs of traps.

(OOC I believe that' a perception check.  If not, use the roll with whatever proper skill)

12:23, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 19 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 16.  Fenrick perception .

Assuming he doesn't spot any, he'll wait in case anyone else is checking as well and then search for other goodies.


12:24, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 12 using 1d20 with rolls of 12.  Fenrick searching for other treasure; not sure which skill.

Gryphon searches for any hidden treasure or traps as well.

on phone but rolled a 23 for perception

With two already searching Lago opts to checkout the nearby tunnels for any signs of further threats.

Searches tunnels within 50' of the parties location
15:41, Today: Lago rolled 17 using 1d20+5.  perception.

Chelonia is eager to move on, though not sure which way to go.  She waits for Lago to return so that they, as a group, can discuss their next course of action.

Anders walked slowly past the 'secret door'. He took his time to look through things, nose wrinkling and lip curling slightly at the stuff he would not call 'food', shaking his head at the cauldron. He sniffed at the barrels of alcohol and examined the furniture, and gave the 'beds' at least a once over. He gave the Ogre's chamber a good once over as well, just to be certain.

"A bag of gold at least."

19:23, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 24 using 1d20+4.  Investigation in Ogre chambers.

While exploring the Ogre's cave you find there is one "Trap" a thick Hemp rope spans the entrance from outside, if tripped a spiked heavy log would fall and swing into the entrance hitting anyone stupid enough not to see the rope. A crude trap, however effective if dump enough to get hit. It is easily disarmed if desired.

The barrels of ale, wine, and mead are all of high quality and still good. Each is stamped with the crest of a Guild. On top of one barrel is an interesting ceramic jug able to hold a gallon of liquid and weighs 12 pounds. Sloshing sounds can be heard from within the jug when it is shaken, there are ten corked holes in the jug each of a different color; dark green, green, brown, yellow, white, black, orange, light blue, dark blue, red, the topmost being the biggest of the holes and a light blue around the neck.

Other than the bag of Gold a bag of silver, copper, and the second bag of gold is found each heavy with its metals.

In a pile by his bed under some old bones three scrolls with arcane writing written on them are found, a vial that looks empty, but when gently swirled a sloshing sound can be heard, two other vials with a reddish liquid, a ring of handsome workmanship, and a masterfully crafted sword, but the blade at about half its length is broken off.

Other than that his cave is only rotten carcasses and old hides.

Walking down the hall Lago sees two more cells similar designs to the one Fenrick was kept in, nothing is found inside them. A branching path leads her deeper, dancing firelight can be seen off the rock and chattering from the same language she has already heard is coming from this room.
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Chelonia sets about, with the help of whoever offers, to secure their findings.  She would wait for Lago to return, she keeps an eye on her for as long as she remains in her unimpeded sight through the darkness.

"Anyone here able to identify the magics place upon and contained within things?  If not, we will likely have to return to the keep at some point and hopefully find someone we can pay to do so?  I am capable of identifying which items possess magical properties, but I am unable to determine what those properties are."
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After the  cave is inspected and treasure secured but before moving on Gryphon spends a little time looking at the damage that the ogre did to him.

For those who may of bee paying attention he also casted cure wounds upon himself.

Fenrick sighs in sadness at the sight oh the broken sword.  "Such a waste..", he said, mostly to himself.

He then shakes his head in the negative to respond to the Tortle's query.

(OOC Is the broken sword worth anything?  Is it possible to get it "repaired"?  I'm not sure, but maybe Fenrick would know?)
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Lago returned to the others and whisperd, Goblins... that way...  a fire... they just talkin... don't think they know we here... what do Chelonia?  , as she points down the tunnel she had just returned from.

Fenrick whispered back "Any idea how many?"

Anders looked at Chelonia and then looked down, slightly crestfallen look on his face. "No..." He then swung his head from side to side. "Not at this time. Like you, I can detect the magical auras of items and spells but...identification..." He spread his hands. "It is a spell I need to learn but also...one with a somewhat-costly material comportment."

He looked at the items they'd found. "If we have ten minutes or so, I can tell which items are magical, what sort of magics in generality they might be enchanted with, and do so from my spellbook without using up any of my spells for the day, if we wish."

While he talked, he looked over the arcane scrolls to see if he could tell what spells were on them.

Lago replied to Fenwick, several... all jibber jabbering... catch by surprise we could...

In reply to Anders Greyven (msg # 77):

As Anders begins to examine the scrolls he is able to identify all three, one is Floating disk the First-level spell, the second is Gust of Wind a second level spell, and third is Dispel Magic a third level spell, all of which are wizards spells.

OOC:
I rolled really weirdly and lucky for you on those spells.

With the news that Lago brought back, Chelonia instructed: "We can worry about the magical qualities of these items at a later time.  Right now it seems we have an immediate threat that needs taking care of.  Let us tend to these vile goblins."

Its a shame identify wasn't miraculously one of them LOL, then we'd just need to miraculously find a pearl worth 100gp lol

Responding to the Tortle's comment, "If I may suggest, the marksman" (OOC pointing at Gryphon) "could probably take 2 out quick, then myself and the halfling can run in and try to cut off the remaining ones from the rest of the group, allowing you all to attack from relative safety.

It all depends on the room layout though."

Chelonia nods in agreement to Fenwick's plan, but turns to Gryphon to see if he too is, given he's been suggested as the one to go in first.

"Sounds good, I can easily take out two from a safe distance. Those that try to close our melee fighters can intercept. "

Fenrick stands ready to move towards taking on the goblins when the group is.

Lago looked at Fenrick a moment when he rolls out his plan and doesn't mention her and suggests that she, a Ninja, should remain back and fight from safety.  She could feel anger rising.  Mindfully she reminded herself that humans perceived their women as weak and fragile.  Perhaps they mistakenly had similar assumptions about females of all species.

Then Fenrick commented
With that she turned and sprinted down the tunnel saying over her shoulder, I'll either be back soon with a description of the lay out and exact numbers or I'll have a horde of goblins chasing me.

Closing in on the area the goblins were chatting around a fire she snuck along the tunnel trying to get a better description of the room and its inhabitants.

Stealth Check = 23

Knowing Lago as she did, the Tortle was fairly confident that the fiery hairfolk had taken exception to being left out of Fennrick's assault plan aside from remaining back and attacking from a position of relative safety.  She would have taken that as a direct assault upon her gender.

It was known to the cleric that many races, humans included, saw females as inferior physical specimens but among others, such as her own and that of Lago's, women were seen as equals in all things, including combat.

The woman-warrior was definitely not the 'stay back in relative safety' kind.  Chelonia wasn't either, but she understood that someone needed to remain back and as the one with the ability to heal the injured, that role usually fell to her but it would be a mistake to think that she too couldn't hold her own in the front line of battle.

For now her concern went to Lago who had forged ahead to prove her worth.  She was a stealthy and crafty woman and her concern at this point was only mild.  To the rest she said: "For now we await her return, but be prepared for battle in the event that she is overconfident in her skills this day."

Anders carefully rolled the three scrolls back up and carefully found a place to tie them off on his staff for the moment. He would have to find time, as well as the proper inks and paper, to transcribe them later so he could use them...and well, he'd have to get more practiced and powerful to be able to use two of them.

He looked up suddenly and saw everyone tense and waiting. "Uh...what's going on? He got himself prepared once more. "Are we about to engage in another fight?"

“Yes, more goblins.”

A few moments later Lago returned,
10 females... 7 children... mothers mending... cooking... children wrestling... playing... Room double size of guard chambers... two paths out of room on other side... 25 beds in room.  We not kill unarmed women... children... She looked at Fenrick and then to Chelonia.

"I have no problem killing them, but I won't initiate it. If they are foolish enough to attack they will get what they deserve. If they remain peaceful I will allow them to remain so."

To Gryphon, We not need go that way...  Do we?  We kill all men folk already... they no threat...

Fenrick was surprised, and confused, when the one the Tortle had called "Lago" looked at him specifically when relaying the information regarding the goblins.  Now was not the time to worry about it though.

As for the goblins, Fenrick was torn.  Young goblins turn into adult goblins, who generally try to kill people like Fenrick.  On the other hand, in good conscience Fenrick could not kill defenseless people who had not provoked him to defend himself.

Once Lago started speaking to the marksman, he decided to stay quiet but ready for now; he could make his opinions known if they needed to be.

He also started to check the way they had come into the ogre's room, just in case someone had tried to sneak around behind them.

08:49, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 15 using 1d20+3 with rolls of 12.  Fenrick perception (just in case).

Anders listened to the "report" from Lago. But he noticed that there seemed to be a bit of tension between a few of his allies. He wondered what happened. Maybe he had missed something while reading the scrolls.

He gave a slow nod. "Yes. Quite." He looked at Chelonia with a questioning look on his face. "Can we go around them? If so, then I agree. It would be a pointless waste of time and resources as well if we don't need to kill them."

"I will not put us in a position that would have us face the possibility of slaying women and children when other options are available to us."

Having made the decision, she turned and headed back the way they'd come.  If they came upon a deadend and thus had to come back this way, well she'd cross that rabbit trail when she came to it.

Relieved that Chelonia had chosen to avoid the "innocent", Lago kept pace with her a pace or two behind.

Fenrick wasn't sure what was up, but followed the others, staying towards the rear and watching the groups' back.

It was an odd feeling for the former military man, as he usually led from the front, but this was not the military, and he definitely wasn't first fiddle in the group.

Anders watched the interplay and tensions, mentally noting them but making no comment on them. He then shook his head and let out a little sigh. "I apologize, but you are wrong on several pieces of information. Goblins are not...innocents, regardless of gender or age. They are creatures originally not from this plane summoned here by Wizards to fight in the second planes war. They are evil, basically the purest form of evil. But, this is not common knowledge to those that haven’t studied them, and many over the centuries have come to think of them as 'just another race' like humans or what have you."

He shrugged. "Just to be clear on what we're leaving behind us."
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Making their way back through the tunnels already traveled the group follows the path going East. Stepping over the hobgoblins the party reaches another guard chamber (area 17), here are 6 beds, a fire, and "food." Barrels filled with javelins and swords on racks line the walls. Leading out of the room the tunnels lead up, no stairs just sloping upwards taking a blind corner until at the top you all see a solid wood door.

OOC:

Any checks may be taken at this time.

Not one for combing a room Lago was more interested in the door at the top of the stairs.  She ascended as quietly as possible.

(Stealth = 27)

She looked for traps on her way up the stairs and also checked the door while listening to see if she could hear anything on the other side.

(perception = 18)

Fenrick will inspect the swords briefly to see if there's any of worth and do a quick scan of the barrels to see if there's anything other than javelins in them.

After looking, he simply continues to watch the party's back.

OOC Feel free to use a different skill if applicable
20:13, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 12 using 1d20-1 with rolls of 13.  Fenrick investigation (swords and barrels).

Lago, making her way slowly up the passage, she notices a cleverly hidden alarm sting across the path. Using the dirt of the walls and floor she is able to cover the string allowing all behind her to walk without risk of setting it off.

Listening at the door she hears more chattering, from Goblins. Several voices, male and female, and a few that sound deeper then all the other goblin voices.

Fenrick Doesn't find anything useful in the swords, nor anything more in the barrel.

OOC:

Good rolls, I didn't think you all would check to find the alarm string.
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after everyone has had time to post their actions in room 17 Lago returns

Coming down the stairs she has a finger to her lips to beckon everyone's silence.  More goblins... otherside of door... male... female... something else... sounds louder... bigger... alarm on stairs... wire marked with sand... careful...   She waited to see what the others wished to do with this information.

Chelonia absorbs Lago's findings, then asks: "Lago my friend, by chance did you notice any light from under the door.  I'm wondering if our less nocturnally sighted allies should bring some torches with them or if there may be lighting within?

Anders waited patiently, occasionally looking at his staff, examining a strap of leather here or there. He listened when Lago returned, smiling at her and nodding. "You are wonderfully observant and resourceful, Lago!"

When Chelonia spoke, the smile dropped off his face and he looked down at the lit torch he was holding. He opened his mouth to apologize but he didn't think he was the only one unblessed by darkvision. He frowned lightly and shrugged, looking down.

No need torches... light on other side... door swings in... held by board on other side...  I try to bypass board quietly... that if want go that way

Again she looks to the others.

Chelonia observed the dejection upon Anders face at her pointing out that concessions would need to be made for those unable to see in the dark, should lighting on the other side of the door that Lago described not be present.  Her instinct was to coddle him and assuage his damaged self esteem, but he was a grown man, not a child.  If he could not handle the fact that he, like everyone else in this world had weaknesses, well...he was in for a rude awakening.  The things that they found down here would not coddle him for his lack of vision, but rather will use that weakness against him.  The sooner he came to terms with and accepted this weakness, the sooner he would think about taking steps to remedy it rather than mope about it.

---

It was then that Lago piped up and confirmed that there was light visible on the other side of the door.  She would mull over whether she would need to have a chat with the man when time permitted.

Anders gave a nod and smiled, moving to the bottom of the stairs before putting out the torch without pause. He waved the remnants of smoke away and then stowed back in his pack. He took a deep breath, "Ready." He said it out loud, but quietly, since there wasn't light in their current room really. He waited for others to proceed him since he didn't want to be first in the door.

Gryphon moved his way to the front wanting to be one of the first into the room. To be able to get into a good  position and to better acquire targets for the intial assault.

Fenrick realizes in the narrow corridor that not everyone can be up front, so he stays towards the rear to allow the others the space they need.  He figures he'll move and attack once they get into the room and have an idea of the enemy force.

Lago was closest to the door.  Slight of Hands roll = 22 She slid the thin blade of her short sword through the thin space between the door and the wall and ever so gently lifted the bar up and out of place then gently balanced it upon the blades thin edge and silently placed it on the floor.

Readying both swords she whispers, Bar gone... 3... 2... 1... And she thrust the door open and prepared to rush into the room.  Light filled the stair well as the door opened.

I will wait for a description of what she sees before providing actions
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Chelonia holds back to allow the faster members to gain entry quickly.  She prepares her weapons for the melee that was certain to ensue.

Opening the door wide and quick the companions rush the room, finding another similar sized room, a large fire in the center with bed on the outer walls. Seven Goblins stand up shocked at the intruders, all unarmed, five goblin women look worried their eyes quickly dart to the three goblin children running around playing. At the back of the room, two hobgoblins armed with longswords and shields are also shocked, behind the hobgoblins is another wooden door leading out of the common room.

OOC:
Party gets a surprise round.

Then role initiative.

Goblins 1-7 AC 15 HP 7
Goblin Females 1-5 AC 11 HP 4
Goblin Children 1-3 AC 10 HP 1
Hobgoblins 1-2 AC 18 HP 12

Start of Surprize Round

"Crap.", Fenrick thought to himself. "The women and children are in the way, and the male goblins pose no immediate threat.  If we let them live, though, they'll warn the others."

Fenrick quickly looked around to see if the goblins would be able to arm themselves.

Despite the precarious situation, the hobgoblins were the most immediate threat and armed, and closest to the other door, so he decided to attack the closest one to him (OOC Assuming that won't incur any opportunity attacks.  If it would, Fenrick will then try to knock out the closest goblin to him that doesn't invoke an AOO)

10:17, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 22 using 1d20+2.  Fenrick initiative.

14:00, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 24 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick attack.

14:01, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 12 using 1d8+6.  Fenrick damage roll.
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Anders stepped in to the room and moved to the side of the door, farther away from the hobgoblins. He aimed at one, however, gripping his staff while uttering the arcane phrase, "Fulmine Ignis!" He pointed at one of the hobgoblins and loosed a bolt of fire at it.

He glanced at the goblins, making sure they weren't going to try anything stupid.

23:52, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 13 using 1d20+3.  Initiative.
23:53, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 21,5 using d20+6,1d10.  Fire Bolt at Hobgoblin.

Gryphon's hand crossbow fires the instant a hobgoblin was seen or so it would appear and then fires again the first bolt missed but the second struck the hobgoblin it struck dead in it's tracks before it could do anything.

(In goblin) "So die  all the enemies of Gryphon, a  bolt of pure death"

16:57, Today: Gryphon rolled 2 using 1d6 with rolls of 2.  Sneak attack  damage.

16:57, Today: Gryphon rolled 11 using 1d6+8 with rolls of 3.  Hand crossbow damage.

16:56, Today: Gryphon rolled 23 using 2d20+7, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 16,11.  Bonus attack.

16:55, Today: Gryphon rolled 14 using 2d20+7, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 6,7.  Attack Hob .

16:51, Today: Gryphon rolled 24 using 2d20+4, dropping the lowest dice only with rolls of 20,13.  intiative.

Hearing Gryphon speak to the goblins in what she can only assume is the goblin tongue, she instructs the man:

"Lower your weapons friends.  Gryphon, please tell these unarmed goblins not to resist and they will not be harmed.  Tell them that we are simply passing through."

Both Hobgoblins fall dead before they could even react. A sword slices one's throat and a bolt takes another in the adam's apple. The Goblins hesitate, looking at first confused, and scared, then red anger flushes their faces.


Even the females and children join in the raging anger.

OOC

Still, first, turn and still surprised. This is just the reaction to the activity. My goblin isn't working so I PMd what they said directly to Gryphon.

"Take them all, they are coming for us even the children it is all they know."

Realizing that this could quickly turn into a bloodbath, Chelonia takes a step forward, draws a white stone (Howlite) from her pouch and holds it in her left hand. With her right she makes some arcane gestures.  Finally she utters the word "somnum parvulis".  A soft white energy emanates from the stone and that soft energy moves toward the goblins, wrapping as many as she possibly can in it.  she is hoping that it will at least allow the children to be spared.

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Chelonia casts sleep.  She will ensure all goblins are contained within it, even if that means a member of their company is caught in it as well.

21:49, Today: Chelonia rolled 26 using 5d8.  total hit points affected by sleep spell.

She had been first through the door and in a direct line of assault upon the closest of male goblins.  As she tore into their ranks two fell to her swords.


Initiative: 18

Movement: close with closest male goblin adults (up to 40')
Action  : Attack #1 hits AC 26 for 11
Bonus   : Attack #2 hits AC 23 for  7

NOTE: Lago speaks Goblin

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23:45, Today: Chelonia rolled 16 using 1d20+1.  Initiative.

Weaving a magic spell Chelonia puts all the children and women goblins to spell, none of the males fall to the power of the spell. Cril charges forward his longsword takes one of the goblin males plunging the sword to hilt in the chest of one.

The goblins are furious they grab weapons by their seats ready to charge and attack with abandon.

OOC

Goblins 1-4 AC 15 HP 7
Goblin 7 dead by Cril
Goblins 5-6 dead by Lago
Goblin Children 1-3 asleep AC 10 HP 1
Goblin Women 1-5 asleep AC 11 HP 4
Hobgoblins 1-2 Dead by Gryphon and Fenrick

Initiative order:
Gryphon 24
Fenrick 22
Lago 18
Chelonia 16
Anders 13
Cril 10
Goblins 3

End of Round 1 and Surprise
Start of Round 2
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Gryphon quickly acquires targets among the moving goblins, firing two bolts which kill two of the  male goblins.

09:58, Today: Gryphon rolled 19 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 12.  BA goblin.

09:57, Today: Gryphon rolled 17 using 1d20+7 with rolls of 10.  attack 1 on goblin.

With the Women and Children down and the male adults going for weapons Lago continues her offensive.  With Chelonia behind her she attacks the closest target(s) to her but they were quicker to die than she had anticipated as both are dropped by Gryphon before she can strike either.

Movement: closes with enemy (up to 40')
Action  : Attack #1 misses
Bonus   : Attack #2 misses

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Chelonia simply prepares to heal any of her allies who, for some disastrous reason, would require it.  She is content to have saved the women and children.  Hopefully there were enough of there kind back the way they'd come to protect them, or they may as well have killed them all, for without adequate protection they would likely fall to any one of a number of hostile denizens of these caves.
readied action:healing word to first ally to take considerable damage (8 hp or more)
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Fenrick attacks the closest goblin but it was too quick.


10:19, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 10 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick attack.

I will use reaction for AOO if it occurs. (which also misses)


10:20, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 14 using 1d20+6.  Fenrick AOO attack.

Anders hesitated a moment, Chelonia's voice annoying him about killing 'helpless' or 'unarmed' goblins. He gave a shrug as she put many to sleep, but then the males started gathering up nearby weapons. He let out a small sigh and loosed yet another fire bolt at one of them, his aim very true and the bolt strong in power.

"I hope that when they wake up, they don't sneak up behind us later."

12:52, Today: Anders Greyven rolled 21,9 using d20+6,1d10.  Fire Bolt at Goblin male.

The immediate threats taken care of snoring comes from the women and children magically held asleep.

OOC

All threats are dead. End combat.

Behind the hobgoblins dead bodies is another wooden door leading out of the room.

What do you do?

Turning to the others Chelonia states:

"You can kill sleeping women and children if you want, but I ask that you do it when I'm not around watch.  I'd just as soon leave them and hope that those we encountered but didn't engage are part of the same tribe and come and find them at some point."

With that she proceeds through the door leading out of the room.

Fenrick chuckled quietly to himself at the Tortle’s “holier than thou” comment.  Yah, he thought to himself, easy for you to say, keeping your hands clean in your ivory tower while the rest of us stick our necks in danger. He hadn’t been this annoyed with a “commander” since back in his military days, and that didn’t end well.

However, more out of spite than any sort of honor (though that was a part of it as well) he declined to kill the sleeping goblins, stewing several paces behind and watching the rear, trying to mask his irritation as best he could lest he do something he would later regret.

OOC Edited to clarify it was thought and not spoken.  Sorry, I wasn't away italics were the correct convention for thoughts.
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Chelonia could see the man trying to hold back some hateful statement of indignation, likely accusing her of being some saintly prude willing to let others do the dirty work of killing the remaining goblins.  He was entitled to his thoughts, if that's what they were.  She knew the truth of her intentions as well as her convictions.  There was no way she could, in good conscience, kill defenseless women and children while they sleep...nor could she stomach waking them up just so that they could see the stone cold, murderous eyes of their executioner before they died?

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you can still color your text...just italics like you've done...and no "", some us single 'quotes' to put around thought text...which works too.
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Lago stayed out of Fenrick and Chelonia's "discussion".  She knew the old Tortle well and knew better than to argue over something when it came to her morals.  She simply and quietly fell in step behind her as she left the room.

Exiting the Door on the other side of the room (Room 23) leaving the sleeping goblins behind the group finds themselves traveling down along cavern until it branches one headed south the other continuing a northeastward direction.

(room 24 slightly discovered) Following the branching path, the group finds themselves in a torture chamber. In the chamber, you all find a Harefolk and two dwarves chained and tortured gruesomely

(Exit F) Going back down the hallway there is another exit leading outside, 20 feet higher than the ground where you all entered. As you all look out a slender path leads around the ravine to another entrance, as well as a steep slender trail leading up to the next level, and another entrance. (another map will be provided to show where these paths lead)

(room 25 undiscovered) Headed directly north of the exit a pathway leads up, goblin chatter can be heard as you follow the tunnel upward.


(Room 26 undiscovered) Going up the North West path away from the exit chattering from hobgoblins can be heard.

OOC:
I have given the group many locations to look into. Checks and questions will still need to be asked for to gain insight and information. The group can certainly split up and check multiple things, just remember if something terrible happens, you don't want to find yourselves out of position. 

(OOC 2 questions regarding the torture victimsin room 24

1.) Could we tell if they were still alive or already dead?

2.) If they were still alive, would they be able to leave the area on their own without assistance, or would they likely die trying?

I've rolled a d20, please add the appropriate modifier to it if necessary

20:57, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 1 using 1d20.  Fenrick question roll (add appropriate modifier).

Well, as good a roll as any to waste a 1.)

Anders frowned as he listened. He spoke at Chelonia quietly, "I see that you apparently like to make assumptions. I was merely making an observation, not a plan of attack nor suggesting we kill them all." He shook his head and began walking.

When they came to the different branching paths, he gestured towards the....torture room. "If we wish to investigate that room, I suggest we do so first." He nodded back towards the other paths. "I believe the other two paths have more goblinoids in them, so we are likely to have to fight again."

Fenrick nodded in agreement with the spellcaster's comments.

"Or we could simply take the path leading outside and ignore the creatures completely.  No reason to initiate unneeded combat."

"It seems you also like to make assumptions as you seem to feel that my words were directed at you, dear Anders...I did use the word 'if' in my statement.  If that is not what you had wished to do, then the statement didn't apply to you.  I'm glad you are not of the sort that would relish in murdering women and children as they sleep."

To Fenrick she replied:

"An excellent suggestion Fenrick.  Let us go see what our options in that regard might be."
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OOC:

All these questions are better asked and done In character. While great questions, RPing is much more fun then OOC

Anders rolled his eyes at Chelonia's words, and let out a small sigh as he shook his head. "Whatever you say...boss." He didn't want to start an argument, but was getting a little tired of her opinions being thrust at them all as a 'leadership' style. They would never be friends, but so far at least they could work together, and he was content to leave it at that.

He gave a shrug. "You are correct. I neglected to mention the fourth path. That is an option if we wish to avoid entanglements." So much pacifism or avid avoidance of conflict for an adventuring party, it was unusual to say the least, from the books he'd read. But perhaps they had been exaggerated or romanticized for more enjoyable reading.

"I have no problem with leaving sleeping creatures alone but if they are an active threat  I tell you now I won't hold back I will kill them to remove it. I was hired to follow you and protect you in your search for your mentor. "

Fenrick was getting... antsy.   He knew staying in one spot for too long could lead to unexpected, and usually non-beneficial, events.

"So, what are we doing? The torture victims looked dead to me, so I'm not sure there's anything we can do for them.

Are we seeing where the outside takes us?  Or do we feel the need to investigate the other occupied rooms?"

"I personally prefer to meet  the  hobgoblins at a time when  I choose and defeat them  but I will go where the rest or the leader decides.  Hobgoblins are evil and very militaryistic and will hunt us down while we rest. I suggest defeating them at least first since they are close and we know where tyhey are. Goblins are evil but are less of a threat without  the hobgoblins to lead them. "
looks  around at the rest of the party. "So hobgoblins or outside are my suggestions with Hobgoblins being my choice maybe I will try to take one captive to question this time."

Fenrick saw wisdom in the words.  He hadn't though about the need to recoup and recover, and it might be better to deal with a situation like that now vs later.

"I had not thought about the need to recover or rest for a time.  It may certainly well be worth the effort to investigate how many hobgoblins there are, and if the number seems manageable deal with that threat now, as he said, on our terms."

Anders looked back and forth between Gryphon and Fenrick as they both spoke and discussed some of the options. He didn't both to open his mouth to join in. He'd apparently already said too much earlier and didn't want to exasperate things between himself and Chelonia further.

But after a long moment, he couldn't help himself and he spoke up. "I would like to at least take a moment or two to investigate the torture room. Shouldn't we at least verify that those are corpses and not some barely-alive people in need of assistance?

"I have no problems covering the area while  some  with more skills  in the  healing arts goes to check to make  sure they are really dead." looks to the rst of the group to see if any are interested  in taking some time to investigate the bodies in the tortue room.

Yes Anders, I will go and check to see if the lives in that room are within my power to save or if they have already departed to be with their gods.  Please, maintain a watch to ensure we are not set upon while investigating within.  If they are alive, we will need to re-evaluate our plans but for now, should they not be, I agree that removing the threat of hobgoblins is the best course of action at this point...even direct goblin threats for that matter.  I have no qualms about vanquishing those raising weapons against us...I am sorry if my disdain for murdering the unarmed and relatively defenseless is found to be offensive.  Understand that I have dedicated my life to my god, and I must live by his tenants.  To an acolyte, it is our belief that we are held accountable at the end of our days by a higher power...and I am constantly wary of how I will be judged by my god when that time comes.

Lago, will you accompany me?"

She proceeds to the torture room without looking to see if she would follow...they shared a deep friendship.  Lago would never allow her to enter into a place of potential threat without being at her side...just as she would not allow her to do the same...except for those times where she ran off to do so on her own...there was no way for the tortle to catch up with the fast harefolk, even if she tried.

Anders rolled his eyes behind the Tortle's back. She didn't need to keep clarifying and/or bringing up the defenseless killing subject. Letting it drop would likely be best for everyone, at least as far as he was concerned. That was what Anders was going to, just not bring it up again unless it was absolutely necessary. They all knew where they stood know probably.

He walked in to the torture room along with them, however, and began slowly looking around and examining things.

As Fenrick had been lost in his own thoughts, he realized that the people in the torture room could've been part of the team that Olkym had brought with them.

He decided to follow the others to see if he recognized any of them.
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The scene as you enter the room is nightmares becoming reality. The walls and floors are not the dirt of the other rooms, instead, this one is lined with black stones tightly and neatly set. It doesn't take a professional as you all enter the room to realize there is no way that either of the three bodies could still be alive. The bodies are laid on workbench side by side, dangling from the ceiling are various chains and tools. As you all take in the horrific imagines and begin to imagine the grotesque actions that took place. What really happened in here becomes more clear, more than a torture room, experiments were done on the bodies, limbs were detached, organs removed, and attempts to transplant them on the other bodies is clear.

Fenrick, you instantly recognize the three Betony another Harefolk a trusted ally on your previous expedition. Yagnaer Whitbraid a powerful, strong-headed laborer who used to have a quick smile and lighthearted laugh. Lastly, Dareron Kragdelver another hired mercenary you fought shield to shield with against the denizens of the forest.

Chelonia, looking at the wounds you notice the way they were patched and mended and how the blood congealed and the number of clotting tells you the limbs, body parts, and even organs were taken while the victims were still alive. The bloody work of transplanting and dissection seems the work of trained, "professional" hands. This was practice you realize, the bodies used like clinical cadavers.

Lago, you recognize the Harefolk. Not someone you new extremely well, but her face is familiar, a fellow disciple.

Anders, confident in the expertise of the Tortle to examine the bodies, you begin to look around the room. Its... clean. Strange, that from what you know of Goblinoids, and Gnolls cleanliness is not something they are known for. In the corner a workbench with miscellaneous tools saws, sutures, knives of various sizes and shapes, thread with needles, and syringes. All neatly arranged and organized by size, shape, and type. Each polished to a brilliant silver shine. Jars on a shelf preserve and contain various organs and necromantic spell components.

The work performed in this room is dark and evil, the air and very energy in the room have the feel of evil. For the first time, you all understand what the physical form of evil would be.

Gryphon, nothing happens in the hallway as you keep watch.

OOC:
All those in the torture room give me a WIS save DC 13 and CON save DC 13.

On a failed WIS until you finish a long rest a madness has taken over your brain everything you see looks like a corpse, everything smells of death, and your thoughts are clouded with thoughts on no escape.

On a failed CON, you take 4 psychic damage as your body heaves over retching like your spirt is denying what is happening in the physical world.
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Fenrick saw the bodies of those he had known.  Whether it from seeing them treated like this, or the evil perpetrated in the room, something messed him up.

He started to think of his old battles, the death he had seen, but this was different, it was even more terrifying.  No matter how the battle was going, it just kept going.  As his thoughts turned towards the current situation, a pessimistic, almost claustrophobic wave of fear washed over him.

He had seen death before, he had relived some of the battles even, but now, the bodies were different, wrong.  Even those standing very much alive in front of him looked dead, rotting, incomplete.  He covered his face to hide the other members of the group from his eyes, their rotting corpse-like visages reminding him of the inevitability and futility of the situation.

And for the first time that he could remember, he could even smell it, and it was almost nauseating.  Whatever he did, he couldn't stop smelling it.  It was everywhere and nowhere, like the air had simply become death stenched.  Luckily, for now,  he was able to hold himself somewhat together, barely.

"Fight it,", he said quietly to himself, "you're stronger than this, fight it".  But it was easy to tell he wasn't winning this battle.

OOC Would've rather taken the psychic damage ha ha

20:23, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 16 using 1d20+5.  Fenrick Con save.

20:23, Today: Fenrick (Fen) Uther rolled 7 using 1d20+1.  Fenrick Wisdom Save.

Chelonia, her mind over taken by the sight, smell, and fear of death becomes very anxious.  Through chattering teeth she says:

"From the looks of the wounds and surgery performed on these bodies it is clear they were alive while all of this was done.  It's as if whoever did this was skilled.  This was definitely not the first time they'd done this.  It seems like it was merely practice for some future 'work'."

Lago took in the room.  She saw the tortured Harefolk.  She could not stop herself.  Turning to the side she threw up as waves of emotions twist her insides up.

Succeeded at WIS save.  Failed CON Save.  Takes 4 psychic damage.

Anders began to slowly walk through the room, examining each area carefully before moving on - not touching anything, only looking with his eyes. The only sounds coming from him were his rhythmic breathing and the sound his staff made when he used it to help him walk along.

He frowned lightly and turned to look at his companions, head tilted to the side. "Fight...what, Fenrick?"

Just then Lago threw up. "Oh, dear. Yes, this is more than a bit gruesome, isn't it?" He didn't really sound like it was, though.

To Chelonia, though she was talking through clenched teeth for some reason, he nodded. "Agreed. The one who did was clearly disturbed and monstrous, regardless of race. Brilliant work, very organized, but horrible and evil. They must be stopped."

The group that entered the torture chamber are all greatly affected by the scenes of grotesque cruelty and evil. Many affected Physcologicliy others hurting from their body's visibility rejecting what they see. Making their way back out to Gryphon, who stayed back, watching the hallway.

The group sets a well-exicuted trap for the 2 hobgoblins in the room just off the exit. (Room 26) Clearing the room, and setting up alarms and other ways to alert the group the team settles in for a hopefully restful break, a much-needed rest to recover themselves. A good break it was, each able to mentally prepare themselves, meditate, and get some well-deserved sleep. Interestingly enough, and luckily no Goblins stumble into the room, though angry chattering and conversations can be heard echoing down the hall. Those that speak Goblin are able to hear the Hobgoblins believe it's the Gnolls thinning their ranks to take over all of the caves. The female Goblins are dismissed, when they are told of tales of humans, tortles, and rabbits.

After eight hours of rest, the group gathers their things and heads off once again. Spells recovered and rememorized, wounds mended, and brains recovered from the awful experience. Those that sleep have dreams, different for each of you, the themes are all slightly the same you are running, a creature following you is laughing its teeth and claws always right at your neck. Though unlike other nights were this same dream has haunted you, this time it seems, less powerful, almost distant. (Fenrick you do not experience these dreams)

Remembering his experience when he was captured Fenrick tells the group he was taken outside for a few moments, going down a slope, then brought back inside. He suggests leaving through the exit and following the trail up may be the best way to find Chelonia's mentor.

OOC

We will now move the IC Thread into the new Thread. "Polished Stone, Sacrifice"