Zanben searches the room for anything of value and then continues on to scout out the last section @07 he listens for any commotion behind either door to the west and then south.

Zanben finds nothing of value in his search. Mostly just junk. He then moves on into the castle and stops to listen but hears no other noises.

Imbert follows along to provide cover.

Zanben opens the door to the south ready to attack anything that may spring up.

[OOC] Attack1 1D20+6=24 for 1D6+4+2d6(SA)=14 damage
Attack2 1D20+5=24 for 1d6=6

The southwest tower of the castle is little more than a heap of rubble. Several ragged bedrolls are scattered across the remaining floor space, and a small, twisting passage leads east through the ruins.

Gwen provides covering fire for anyone opening one of the remaining doors.

[OoC]: Flame Bolt,  +6 to hit, 1d10 damage, add Jaskier's +1d6 bonus wherever possible.

Zanben opens western door @O7 ready to strike any enemy he sees.

[OOC] Attack1 1D20+6=16 for 1D6+4+2d6(SA)=14 damage
Attack2 1D20+5=6 for 1d6=0 crit miss

Zanben opens the door to an empty room. This appears to have been an ambush point for archers covering the main entrance.

Zander runs over and flings opens the door @I7 ready to attack anything that may be lurking.

[OOC] Attack1 1D20+6=18 for 1D6+4+2d6(SA)=15 damage
Attack2 1D20+5=19 for 1d6=3

If the room is empty, Zanben then scours the castle for treasure or anything of value.

Zanben throws open the last door and finds it wmpty as well. This too is an ar her outpost.

OOC: Give me a search role and a room you might want to search

Zanben goes to F11 and begins scouring the room for anything of interest.

[OOC] Investigation check 1D20+2=22

There is a chalice a knife and a censer that look like they should be worth money. However Badanlor says that the items should be left where he put them on the alter.

Gwen observes Bandalor's distress and snaps her fingers. Something unseen begins to collect the filth and debris from the alter, dragging goblin corpses from the castle and shifting rubble away from the room.

[OoC]: Cast Unseen Servant.

"I agree we should give this place a good once-over," she says. "Then a good night's sleep, some quality care for Cousin Gundren, and a plan. I'm sure Gundren and Sildar have much to discuss back in Phandalin. With the dwarf and the map and the town all in the same place..."

[OOC]  Zanben ever get that healing, or need I heal him?

OOC: give me a search roll and tell me what room you are searching.

In reply to Bandalor Armonthor (msg # 585):

[OOC] Jasikier was supposed to give a lay on hands roll so I know how much it was.  It was prior to me scouting the rest of the castle, so I'm just waiting on him haha.  Thanks though.
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Jaskier closes his eyes in concentration and lays a hand on Zanben's wounds.

Healing hand roll 1d8+2 = 4

Jaskier opens his eyes to examine the wound and absent mindedly scratches his chin while saying aloud "what the bloody hell...these stupid spells...", and then closes his eyes for another go.

Healing hand roll  1d8+2 = 5

Jaskier peeks at the wound again and scoffs, "Hell's bells...well, it's kind of better, but maybe Zanben you'd be better off dressing the wound yourself or joining Bandalor in his holy healing religion, cuz this place seems to rebuff my powers"

Zanben then decides to go through each room to searching for anything valuable or any secret passageways that could lead to valuable stuff.

[OOC] room @G8 search (perception) 1D20+6=25
room @G5 search (perception) 1D20+6=19
room @I5 search (perception) 1D20+6=18
room @Q7 search (perception) 1D20+6=19
room @O6 search (perception) 1D20+6=17
room @N11 search (perception) 1D20+6=23
room @P20 search (perception) 1D20+6=11
room @M20 search (perception) 1D20+6=26
room @H19 search (perception) 1D20+6=13
room @K14 search (perception) 1D20+6=25
room @K10 search (perception) 1D20+6=15

Zanebn starts to ransack the castle.

Zanben finds nothing of interest in the Storeroom as Sildars equipment has already been recovered. (G8)

Zanben finds mounted to the walls are five spears, four longswords, three morningstars, two greatswords, and a fine quarterstaff. The quarterstaff is engraved with stylized feathers, is surprisingly light (1 lb.), and worth 10 gp in the Hobgoblin Barracks. (G5)

Zanben finds nothing in the Archer Post. (I5)

There is nothing to be found in the ruined barracks. (Q7)

The other Archer Post contains nothing. (Q6)

There is nothing interesting in the Banquet Hall. (N11)

The Owl Bear Tower contained an unlocked chest and contains 90 ep, 120 gp, a potion of healing, a scroll of silence, and a scroll of revivify. (Please see previous entry) (P20)

There is nothing in this Guard Barracks. (M20)

There is nothing in the ruined tower. (H19)

In the Dark Hall Zanben discovers that the stone brazier contains a mound of coal, buried under which is a gold statuette of a sun elf (100 gp) wrapped in crimson cloth.
This statuette seems to have an unnatural gleam to it. (K14)

There is nothing but bodies to be found in the trapped hall. (K10)

"Well, if nothing else we've got to get rid of those bodies afore this place stinks with disease."

Gundren reluctantly agrees with Bandalor. He seems eager to be away from this place and back to Phandalin but does think it is better to burn the bodies at least. THe group moves the Goblinoids out of the ruin and creates a massive fire with the pile of bodies.

Imbert assist with the bodies and fire.  Then, see to the horses.  "Should we camp nearby and rest?  Or head back to Phandalin now?"  He inquires.

Gundren says that based off of the description of where you are that Phandalin should be reached via horse before nightfall. He urges the group they head that way as the blaze of bodies burns behind him.
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Gwen, still covered in dust and blood, runs a hand through her matted hair. "Safer tomorrow, I think. As much as I'd love to be back in Phandalin right now, I'll be a bit of an easy target on the road until I've had a rest. But if the rest of you are feeling hale and hearty, I can be convinced to move out now."

[OoC]: Gwen is mostly out of potent spells and still down a little on HP.

"I think we are overdo for a rest, I might fall asleep in the saddle if we start out now.  We can head south through the forest and camp at it edge."  Imbert replies and starts leading his horse into the forest.