In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 422):

Better than two 1s and a whiff...

In reply to DM (msg # 420):

Thorfire senses his foe is rather wounded and strikes him again driving his rapier deep into his bowels.  Nice job Celador, at least you hit the beast this time.  When I am done disemboweling my foe, I will kill yours for you.

09:33, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 14 using 1d20+5.  Sealth (Hide in Plain Sight) - Halfling Luck.
09:33, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 6 using 1d20+5.  Sealth (Hide in Plain Sight).
09:31, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 7 using 2d6.  Sneak Attack Damage.
09:31, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 5 using 1d8+3.  Rapier Damage.
09:30, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 22 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only, rerolling ones.  Attack with Rapier (with advantage).

did Thorfire say this out loud? Is that the thanks Celador gets for giving him 4HP?

Oh Yeah, please ignore my previous comment since it was said in the heat of battle.  By the way, thanks for the HP!

In reply to DM (msg # 420):

Therarak lobs a vial of acid and the unoccupied mook.

21:16, Today: Therarak Gemfinder rolled 8 using 2d6. Acid Damage.

Jumping out from behind Celador's legs, Thorfire surprises the first giant hairy goblin, this time running his rapier straight through the unsuspecting beast, who growls fiercely, then falls to the floor with a thud as the deadly Halfling darts behind his elven brother-in-arms for cover.

Celador's longsword bites into the second giant hairy goblin for the first time. The goblin growls menacingily, the replies with a crushing blow against the elf, staggering him notably (Celador takes another 11hp damage).

Lazaret sticks his rapier straight through the rotten man he faces, a green ooze pours from the wounds. Even so, the man still stands, groans, and waves his remaining bloated fist at Lazaret, but his attack is much too slow for the Tabaxi.

Therarak, meanwhile, eyes the final mook who still struggles with his own flaming trousers. While distracted by that, the Svirfneblin lobs a vial of acid over Celador, Thorfire, and their adversaries and straight onto the rotting, burning man. He grunts in added discomfort, now doubly confused by flames and acid, but still standing (albeit with a noticeable list).

23:36, Today: DM rolled -3 using 1d20-4.  Rotten mook #2 INT saving throw to put out flaming pants.
23:24, Today: DM rolled 13 using 1d20-2.  Mook 2 DEX save vs. Alchemical Acid.

23:30, Today: DM rolled 12 using 1d20+3.  Rotten mook #1 bloated fist vs. Lazaret.

23:28, Today: DM rolled 9 using 1d20.  Giant hairy goblin 2 perception (find hiding Thorfire).
23:29, Today: DM rolled 19 using 1d20+4.  Giant hairy goblin 2 morning star vs. Celador.

Post round 4 actions.
1 giant goblin down and 1 still standing, currently engaged with Celador.
1 mook wounded and engaged with Lazaret.
1 mook wounded and unengaged, but burning via flame and acid.
1 hooded man still curled up in a ball on the ground where Thorfire stuck him three rounds ago.
FYI, Celador has been hit twice, by my count, he's down to 10hp (check my math, Celador)!

As Celador absorbs the force of another attack from the goblin, he reaches deep within his remaining stamina and feels a burst of a vitality, a second wind.


Bonus action Second Wind

00:21, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 12 using 1d10+3.  Second Wind.


And he attacks again with his long sword


Is there still faerie fire advantage?

00:24, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 11 using 2d20+4, dropping the lowest dice only.  attack with long sword.

Do I still have bardic insiration?

00:25, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 6 using 1d6.  bardic inspiration.

I need all the help I can get.

00:26, Today: Celador Qiris rolled 12 using 1d8+4.  damage with long sword.

In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 429):

"Much better, Celador, but the motion is supposed to be smoother and more natural. Watch me again. Feel free to take notes."

12:28, Today: Lazaret rolled 25 using 1d20+5.  Rapier attack.
12:29, Today: Lazaret rolled 16 using 2d8+3.  Rapier Damage (Crit!).

In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 429):

Thorfire darts out and strikes the hairy goblin, piercing his nut sack.  Honestly my pointy earred friend, must I do all of the killing?

16:02, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 7 using 2d6.  Sneak Attack Damage.
16:02, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 10 using 1d8+3.  Rapier Damage.
16:01, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 24 using 2d20+5, dropping the lowest dice only, rerolling ones.  Attack with Rapier (with advantage).

In reply to DM (msg # 428):

Eyeing the pants-on-fire mook with no mercy, Therarak tosses another vial of acid.

You look as if you might be having some trouble. Maybe, this could help?

22:54, Today: Therarak Gemfinder rolled 5 using 2d6. Acid Damage.

Celador, inspired by the encouragement of his Tabaxi friend, slices through the thick hide of his foe, drawing a vicious snarl from the goblin amidst a spattering of blood. As the beast raises his morning star in reply, Thorfire darts out from behind Celador again, running the exposed goblin through with a final, fatal attack. The morning star falls from his taloned hand with a thud and he follows immediately thereafter with a thud of his own.

Lazaret runs the rotten bloated mook through the throat with his own rapier. Upon pulling back, the vile creature's head comes clean off, falling to the ground where its mouth still opens and closes rhythmically as if not aware of the fact it is no longer attached to a body. The headless body, meanwhile, staggers for a few moments with bloated arms outstretched. It eventually collapses a few paces from the head, which still opens and closes as if protesting Lazaret's final blow.

The final mook, pants still aflame, spies Therarak's vial coming at him, but instead of dodging, he appears to turn in an attempt to catch it. With arms open wide (too wide) in front of him, the vial hits him in the chest, shattering in a hiss of acid which burns a large hole in his chest, out of which crawl several worms (themselves burned by the acid) and a foul smelling green ooze.

00:24, Today: DM rolled 3 using 1d20-2.  Mook 2 DEX save vs. Alchemical Acid.
00:26, Today: DM rolled 6 using 1d20+3.  Rotting Mook #2 CON save vs. dying.


As the dust settles, there are no opponents standing. Two rotting corpses and two giant hairy goblins lie dead and the hooded man is curled up on the floor where he fell a minute or so earlier.
OOC: Combat is over. Well done. I thought the bugbears giant hairy goblins would have given you a little more trouble. I guess they did dish out 33hp worth of damage, so that isn't chump change for damage.
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In reply to DM (msg # 433):

"Well. We can practice later, Celador."

Lazaret points his rapier at the Hooded Man and orders him to roll over with his hands behind his back. Deftly he ties the man's hands together very tightly using complex knots he learned at sea. "I hope this is a bit too tight for you."

"Thorfire, search this room and sheath your blade." Lazaret stands the hooded man up and continues talking to Thorfire, but very close to the man's ear, "You may get to use it yet."

Lazaret begins to search the hooded man's pockets looking for weapons, gold, and other items. He disarms the man and further ties his arms for transport.

"Celador! Have I ever told you about the time my Captain sent me out to dispatch a merchant, I mean a mercenary that had been following us? A nasty little man who had witnessed too much it turns out. I passed myself off as a sailor for hire and secured work on his boat. For three days I ingratiated myself to his liking and at the end of the fourth day of service, I slit his throat while he slept.

"After that I turned the boat around and returned to port and disappeared into the city. I finally found my way back to my Captain and told him that the work was done. Rather than embracing me and rewarding me for a job well done I was roundly beaten and denied food or water for three days for not bringing back proof of my deed.

"Now. We do have our quarry tied up here, but the Good Sister may not believe he is who we say he is and Thorfire over there may just, how did he say it? Homo kill this guy? So, I suggest we return with more proof of our victory here. So, please, as I have done with this smelly, rotting thing, can you use your longsword to remove the heads of these creatures? We will bring them back and show them to Sister Gwendelon as further evidence of the nefarious goings on in this cave. We'll collect a few goblin skulls too.

"Therarak! I'm sure that fancy little bag of yours will hold the heads just fine."

In reply to Lazaret (msg # 434):

Celador, thanks for distracting the goblin...your welcome by the way.

Fingering his daggers, Thorfire stares and grins at the hooded man.  Please give me a reason to remove your head from your worthless body, as you may have noticed, I truly love killing.  Without waiting for an answer, he draws his dagger and cuts part of the filthy shirt from the hairy goblin and shoves it into the hooded man's mouth.

Therarak, do you think a bound and gagged hooded man would fit into that special bag of yours?

Thorfire searches the room for treasure and incriminating documents.

11:53, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 13 using 1d20+2.  Perception.

In reply to DM (msg # 433):

Comrades, this fight seemed too easy...I thought the hooded man would be a more formidable foe.  I was expecting at least some resistance not some poor whiney bitch.  Perhaps we should search the rest of the cave to make sure we have the right man.

By the way, Therarak do you have one of those foul tasting potions that are supposed to make you feel better?

In reply to Thorfire Shortankard (msg # 436):

"You are not wrong, my friend. But we were sent to retrieve a hooded man and a hooded man we have. Time is of the essence."

Lazaret stands in front of the man and aims his rapier at his throat. "A simple nod or a head shake shall suffice. Are you the one in charge here?"

Thorfire starts spinning one of his daggers as he aids Lazaret who apparently is trying to intimidate the hooded man.

In reply to Thorfire Shortankard (msg # 438):

Intimidation roll:

15:52, Today: Lazaret rolled 14 using 1d20+5.
15:51, Today: Lazaret rolled 11 using 1d20+5.  Intimidation.

In reply to Thorfire Shortankard (msg # 436):

Therarak reaches into his pouch and retrieves a potion of healing for Thorfire. Here you go, my hobo killing friend. Drink and be well.

The potions now resotre 2d8 HP.

In reply to Therarak Gemfinder (msg # 440):

Thorfire quickly gulps down the potion and grimaces. Thank you my friend! Whispering under his breath The cure seems worse than the blow from the hairy beastie... Turning back to the gnome, Shall we stuff the hooded man into your bag? It will make the trek back to town easier.


18:01, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 8 using 2d8.  Healing Potion.
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Celador looks at the gnome and his fancy bag, "Are you sure you want these in there?" as he removes the heads from one of the goblins.



I think if he "aids" you you can roll with advantage? What's your rule Mr. DM?

Celador looks at the hooded man and says, "we could have done this the easy way. I will try to keep my halfling colleague from killing you before we get to Sister Gwendelon, but it won't be easy. And I won't need much of a reason to not stop him if you start to act up." #intimidation

Celador looks at his wounds, "Let's get out of this place and find a spot where I can tend to my wounds a bit."

Short rest?

In reply to Celador Qiris (msg # 442):

"I'm afraid we have no time to rest here, Elf. Perhaps the gnome can help. I may also have a few tricks up my sleeve, but there may be a greater need before we get back."
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The hooded man nods, his sagging shoulders essentially admitting his defeat was quite unexpected and disappointing for him. Perhaps he realizes the scales of justice are not likely to tip in his favor once he reaches Westbank. Or perhaps he's already heard of the wrath of Gwendelon. Whatever the specific reason, his body language shouts dejection.

He carries a couple of daggers and a small pouch containing a handful of silver pieces (14 silver pieces). Underneath his robe he wears leather armor and around his neck dangles a stone emblem on a silver chain. The emblem is unknown to the party (if anyone can make a DC20 religion roll, I'll tell you more) . Around his fingers sit a total of six rings, none of which appear magical, but some of which may fetch a few gold pieces in Westbank.

Aside from the dead bodies and the pile of large rocks in the northwest corner, there is little of interest in the chamber. Even the torches stuck in the wall have a very ordinary look about them.

In reply to Lazaret (msg # 443):

Unfortunately, I have to agree with the Tabaxi. We can't rest here.  I know they are vile, but get a potion from Therarak and let's get out of this cave. You hear him muttering to himself, I still think we dump him in the bag of holding with the severed heads. After thinking about removing the hooded man's fingers to get the rings, Thorfire sheaths his dagger and yanks them off.  I wonder if any of these are magical.

23:14, Today: Thorfire Shortankard rolled 12 using 1d20-1.  Arcana Check on Rings.
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In reply to Thorfire Shortankard (msg # 445):

Let's get back to town.

Lazaret proceeds to march the bound hooded man up the hallway. "What is your name, sir?"

As they approach Mrawk at the door Lazaret stops the man quickly. "What is in this room?"

In reply to Lazaret (msg # 446):

As he draw his rapier, Thorfire says Lazaret, my friend, you might need to remove the gag before the hooded man can answer your questions...but I still don't trust him.  I will keep a close eye on him.

When we proceed to the exit we should also keep an eye out for the large rats that were in the pit since we didn't dispatch them and they might not have been fed in a while...
This message was last edited by the player at 13:09, Thu 13 July 2017.