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Phandalin.

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DM
GM, 4 posts
Thu 16 Nov 2017
at 19:40
  • msg #1

Opening Scene

In the city of Neverwinter, a dwarf named Gundren
Rockseeker asked you to bring a wagon load of provisions to
the rough-and-tumble settlement of Phandalin, a couple of
days' travel southeast of the city. Gundren was clearly excited
and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip,
saying only that he and his brothers had found "something
big," and that he'd pay you ten gold pieces each for escorting
his supplies safely to Barthen's Provisions, a trading post in
Phandalin. He then set out ahead of you on horse, along with
a warrior escort named Sildar Haliwinter, claiming he needed
to arrive early to "take care of business."
You've spent the last few days following the High Road
south from Neverwinter, and you've just recently veered east
along the Triboar Trail. You've encountered no trouble so far,
but this territory can be dangerous. Bandits and outlaws have
been known to lurk along the trail.

Please introduce you character.  How much you have told the others about your character is up to you, but having given a name is required.  Describe where your character is in the marching order.  Are you in front?  Bringing up the rear?  Riding on the wagon with the provisions?  In the front seat?

Optional: Narrate or say how your character came to know Gundren Rockseeker.

Any character can drive a wagon, and no particular skill is
necessary. Two oxen pull the wagon. If no one is holding
the reins, the oxen stop where they are.
The wagon is packed full of an assortment of mining
supplies and food. This includes a dozen sacks of flour,
several casks of salted pork, two kegs of strong ale,
shovels, picks, and crowbars (about a dozen each), and
five lanterns with a small barrel of oil (about fiftyflasks in
volume). The total value of the cargo is 100 gp.

This message was last edited by the GM at 19:43, Thu 16 Nov 2017.
DM
NPC, 9 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 01:55
  • msg #2

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Mittens
GM, 1 post
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 04:44
  • msg #3

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Mittens is riding in front.  By now the group is very familiar with how excitable this light-hearted catfolk teen is.  https://timothius.deviantart.c...ars-framed-659857665

She's armored in chain with a fancy cape and tabbard that would look appropriate for a prince:  http://www.costume-shop.com/im...oducts/mc-ic1061.jpg  Besides the crossbow she's got ready for ambushes, Mits carries a hammer and longsword that would look appropriate for a dwarven paladin:  https://img0.etsystatic.com/18....1231130170_ayvz.jpg

Right now she's passing the time whistling one of her favorite tunes:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok61-Zhc3Jo

As for how Mits knows Gundren?  He's a friend of her uncle's.  The crazy uncle that helped her get started adventuring.  Was kindofa no-brainer to help out Gundren.
Darcy
player, 5 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 05:43
  • msg #4

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Darcy got in touch with Gundren Rockseeker when she met him in the Moonstone Mask, her favorite hangout spot in Neverwinter.  While Gundren didn't have many details about what his little adventure was all about beyond the initial wagon-load escort, Darcy was very eager to dive into her first adventure, knowing that somewhere there should be places to explore, treasure to acquire, magical relics that nobody is apparently needing at the time, and the requisite need for a healer.  Of course, she'll come with.

She stocked up at the earliest the next day getting the necessities, arrows for the bow, the finer of rations, a couple crumblecakes from Red Larch, and of course a bottle of elven wine and joined the wagon in question with Mittens sitting in the front.  "I take it you're along with us, aren't'cha Kiddo?"
This message was last updated by the player at 06:14, Fri 17 Nov 2017.
Meiou
player, 2 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 06:10
  • msg #5

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The rabbit teen was currently dozing on the floor in the back. He had kept watch last night. he was now catching up on some sleep with his magic rifle still strapped to his back currently in its unpowered state.

He was armored in scale mail with a fancy red jacket that covered most of it. He carried his prototype magishot gun made by some crazy mages back in waterdeep and they had hired him to test it out and if it was a success he would keep it.

As for how he joined the group he had been exploring neverwinter when raichel had spotted him browsing the market and told him all about the job her and mittens were doing for their uncle's friend. He wasn't even given a chance to say no as she dragged him along.
Raichel
player, 2 posts
All about martial arts
All about doing right
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 08:09
  • msg #6

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Raichel is sitting in the back with Meiou like a bird matter-of-factly standing over its recently looted prize. She had heard about Meiou being a local hero of sorts and was anxious to meet him, which is honestly why she was so aggressive about recruiting him. But what hero is going to say "no" to a young girl that seems to look up to heroes and is about to go on a potentially dangerous journey?

The girl was keeping a sharp eye out for danger, but since Mittens started whistling, Rai figured this would be as good a time as any to get in some flute practice. So she pulls out her flute and plays backup to what Mitts is whistling.

This young girl, having just turned 15 a few weeks ago, is currently wearing blue clothing with white trim (sometimes, Raichel wears straight-up white clothing). She carries a staff with her most times (obviously not while two-handing a flute). https://timothius.deviantart.c...aichel-huh-613124605

Raichel hears "kiddo" and assumes Darcy meant her. "Wherever my sister goes, I go."
Ben
player, 4 posts
Fri 17 Nov 2017
at 08:45
  • msg #7

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  Ben may have little trouble providing for himself in his travels, but you can't catch cakes and wines such as Darcy's narration provides example off.  Even if he has heard rumors of giant walking waffles in distant Savannahs.

  So gaining handful of gold rather than paying it for a shorter trip to Phandalin?  Well, he would have had to fight any roadside bandits anyways.  Now he has more people to hide behind in such an event.

  Ben's own time worn staff and traveler's robes give the obvious impression of the young man's leanings.  Though making no effort to hide the fact he has a shield upon his back and scale under his robes also give the impression his lunch money is at least slightly harder steal than most who prefer their staffs hurt people from a safe distance.

  He does wish he had saved up for a breastplate times like this however, bringing up the rear. Even half-plate would be slightly lighter.  "Is your sister normally this easy to follow, Raichel?  Or do we have the wagon to thank for that?" Ben feels Mittens is the sort of girl who would see one of those meandering trail family circus comics, and consider it a challenge.
This message was last edited by the player at 08:45, Fri 17 Nov 2017.
Mittens
GM, 2 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 01:25
  • msg #8

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"That I am!"

Mits gets a proud smile from Raichel's comment. "Or is it you're along with me?  Dun dun duuun!"

She choose not to answer Ben since the question was directed at Rai.
DM
NPC, 13 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 01:26
  • msg #9

Opening Scene

You've been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day. As you come around a bend, you spot two dead horses sprawled about fifty feet ahead of you, blocking the path. Each has several black-feathered arrows sticking out of it. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and dense thickets on either side.
Mittens
GM, 3 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 01:28
  • msg #10

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Mittens hops off the wagon.

"Dead horses.  Murdered, if the arrows are any indication.  Going to take a closer look."

(Everyone please add your characters' token to the roll20 map and add their initiative.  Please see the note in houserules about stealth for determining whether you notice the hidden goblins.)
Darcy
player, 6 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 02:25
  • msg #11

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(Rolls 17 for Initiative.  Prepares to cast Bless once she gets the chance."

"Be careful, Mittens," Darcy says.  "This could be an ambush."
Meiou
player, 3 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 05:22
  • msg #12

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Despite being asleep his ears twitch after the cart came to a stop
and further at the conversation between Darcy and Mittens.
He yawned waking up having been used to the bouncing of the cart.
"Are we there yet?" asked the rabbit wondering why they
had stopped.
Ben
player, 5 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 06:17
  • msg #13

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  Alas, Ben's passive perception is 12.  So he still only has obvious assumptions to go on, rather than direct sightings.

  "Arrow riddled dead horses Meiou, and likely bandits." It would take the rabbit about five seconds to see for himself, but no reason to ignore the question either.   Ben wants the bunny with a gun pointing it in the correct direction sooner rather than later.

  His own practice shooting things in the face all day is in that awkward area of 'Not as good as a longbow' all Warlocks must stumble through before coming out the other side to 'way cooler than a longbow'.  Which would take longer than usual for himself, given the intentions of NERD MAGIC rather than dumping every single invocation into Eldritch Blast.

OOC: Rolled a 3, good thing we have that rule-*rolls a 2* welp! At least there is ONE goblin slower than I am.
Raichel
player, 3 posts
All about martial arts
All about doing right
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 07:21
  • msg #14

Opening Scene

Raichel hops out of the wagon and walks towards the horses, but keeps close to any nearby tree in case she needs to duck for cover. Sure enough, she spots a goblin (Passive perception 15).

Raichel points in the direction of the goblin and then returns to the group. She says quietly, "I saw a goblin hiding about 50 feet that way, give or take."
DM
NPC, 14 posts
Sat 18 Nov 2017
at 07:29
  • msg #15

Opening Scene

The goblin makes no sounds to indicate it noticed being seen.
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