Yana readies her bow
"We can try to talk to them, if you like.  But let's get ready for the worst, just in case "

Solgran turned back to the lead goblin, "What do you say, Yeemik? Can you talk the others down across the bridge and convince them to abandon Klarg? If you honestly think you can do it, I will let you try. If not, then I must add their deaths to the toll that Klarg is responsible for for attacking and capturing my friends. It puts me and my companions at risk to even consider the offer, so I need an honest answer."

Yeemik looked at the group, then Solgran. "Most not of my clan, so may not listen. Can try, but may just kill Yeemik for asking."

"You know he can call out to them, he doesn't have to walk over there." Shakes her head.

"Wasn't suggesting sending him.  He could betray what little information they don't know about us or get himself killed.  Just call out to them.  Either convince them they beat us and to share in the spoils, call for help, whatever might work.  Once they're here he can try to convince them to stand down."

Amalia frowned when it was suggested to try to use Yeenik to arrange for the surrender of the other goblins and that he said they were just as likely to shoot him. She pondered the issue while the others discussed then taking advantage of a lull in the conversation, she said in a low tone, just enough for her group to hear her.

I'm not so sure about putting Yeenik in danger like that. We could try but he's not convinced it will work.

We do have an advantage they probably don't expect. The blessing of Selune I imparted to Osmon, Yana and Solgran should allow us to see them before they can see us, could we not do a counter ambush with range weapons? My father always said that the best defence is a good offense, would that be what he meant?
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Turns to her sister to see if she is able to see the distant goblins.

Fully prepared to offer Solgran her crossbow if that is the case.

"If these other goblins are not willing to cease fighting and converse with us, then they deserve their fate. I say we make haste. The longer we dawdle, the more time we give them to prepare."

Hearing the goblins in the next room were archers, Malice straps the shortsword to her belt and notches an arrow in the short bow to be ready to fire at a moment's notice.
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"If Yeemik isn't certain he can talk them down, then there's no reason to risk it, for him or for us. Our other option, knowing that they know we're here, would be to split the group, having one cross the bridge while the other approaches from down below, trying to hit them from two sides. It's risky, especially if they set off that water trap again, but it's the only potential advantage I see us gaining in this cave. Otherwise, it's just an old fashioned clash of two forces."

Solgran turned down the offer of a crossbow. He knew how to use it, but his aim with the things was terrible since his instincts always told him to move his body too for extra force, which never worked.

Allura nods to Solgran.

She looks to Yeemik then to see what the goblin's impassioned plea to his companions will be.

Yeemik listens to the others with a almost paled look and adds a little information. "Water trap is used....can't use until filled again. Take time. But since used, they know you here. They hope we defeat you, but prepare. Longer you wait, more prepared."

"Alright let's charge, [Language unknown: O mi nc ilwhe Prehisoer i i lainni]."

Allura smiled and lifts her shield. She is ready to run a zigg zagg pattern getting to a gathering of goblins with her blade.
"Ready, Solgran? Amalia?"


Will use dodge action to get up to opponents the first round.
I adjusted my temp hp now: 6
Please note my Temporary HP absorbed all damage last battle.

Lifting her bow, Yana prepared to join her sister

Snoric sighed and resigned himself to battle.  He had hoped a diplomatic or deceptive option might work, or at least be tried but it seemed battle was the way forward.  Having no experience in such areas he let the others sort out the tactics.  Instead he went to the pile of goblin equipment and picked up a shield that looked sturdy.  It might help, at least until he fired his first shot.

Moving into position he waited for the soldier types to make their move.

"I'll take the lead. Amalia, you follow behind me with your shield up. For the push just keep moving forward and protecting yourself. Allura, Yana, and Malice behind her; once you see the goblins attack, you three go full offense. Snoric next, with Osmon and Yulin at the back. If you can finish off wounded targets, start there. Once we're inside, the plan gets real simple, 'don't die'. How you execute the plan is up to you. Push through the goblins quickly, then we move on straight to the bugbear and his pets. Numbers are important, so focus your attacks until your target is down."

Solgran gave a moment for last minute objections or suggestions, then made ready to move.

I'll rage when I get within 30 ft of a target (and can close), or when they try to turn me into a pin cushion.
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Amalia was surprised when Allura called her out for a charge, and took a second to digest the news. But the tiefling was right, she was one of the most armored of the group and nodded, trying to hide her fear.

Let me bless us all with the light of Selune first

Taking her holy symbol, she called on her goddess and a 30 ft radius of dim light appeared, centered on her.

Stay in the zone to get the blessing of Selune.

She then followed Solgran instructions and lifted her shield while remaining behind the big warrior.

THP first round, 5, from Twilight sanctuary, to anyone that finishes its turn in the zone

"Understood."

Snoric fell into his assigned spot.  His newly acquired shield was before him, gripped tightly but not strapped on.  It would only be of use until the battle started in earnest.


OOC: Hey DM, did Sildar take the crossbow I offered him?  Just so I know if I have it.
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Grabbing a shield from the pile of weaponry they pulled from the goblins, Malice placed the shield on her back for use later. She hoped to easily mow through the goblins in the next room before they could fire back on the group making their way to Klarg. Still keeping the arrow notched, for now, she kept herself close to Amalia, while giving the girl what space she might need to cast her spells. She nodded to Solgran, signalling she was ready to fight.

Allura nodded seeing everyone take their places. She herself raised her shield readying for the combat to come. She would dodge till she got to opponents to dispatch though she hadn't missed Amalia's words about the aura of twilight and would remain within it. Still Allura was looking for groups as opposed to sole opponents.

Her sword ready to taste more blood.

With the decision made, Silar takes teh short swords and a bow, watching over the goblins, all looking sorrowful, but still thankful to be alive. Likewise, Silar was conflicted - he wanted to fight but knew with his wounds, he was best for the task.

The group move out of the cave and over the bridge, and though rickety, holds enough for teh party to move through without incident. The bridge insets into a cave, 15 foot long and opens up into a larger cavern.

This cavern holds two large pools, now empty, but filling slowly via a  narrow waterfall high in the eastern wall, which drains out the western end of the chamber to form the stream that flows out of the cave mouth below. Low fieldstone walls serve as dams holding the water in. A wide exit stands to the south, while two smaller passages lead west. The sound of the waterfall echoes through the cavern, making it difficult to hear anything.

Within the cave, there are several hidden shapes that are clearly ready for your arrival. On the stairs to the west, a goblin stands, while through the room, several others are ready for your arrival, though expected you in worse condition than you were.


<OOC: Ok guys, i want iniative from everyone and moves. Below is a rough map of layout of goblins and yourself>

Her bow out, Yana waited for the others to put their plan into action

OOC:
01:50, Today: Yana Whitlock rolled 23 using 1d20+3.  Initiative

01:53, Today: Yana Whitlock rolled 5 using 1d6+3.  Damage .

01:53, Today: Yana Whitlock rolled 22 using 1d20+5.  Arrow .




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With Selune's blessing, and knowing that how he lead the charge would set the tone for the whole fight, Solgran rushed forward. He saw the enemies off to the north as they ran in and he pointed toward them to draw the attention of others there as well, but said nothing. As he drew near to the ones that were in front of him to the east, Solgran felt the calm assurance flood through him. The world around him became more clear and more sharply into focus, the smell of water and rock, goblin stench, oiled leather and iron filled his nose.

He moved toward the gathering goblins and positioned himself between them as best he could, hoping to draw their attention while his companions got into position and could fight out in the open instead of being bottlenecked in a cave. He stepped around the first goblin and swing for the second, trying to leave a clear angle on the first or those who came behind.


Initiative: 22
Bonus: Rage
Move: between the two goblins nearest me to the east (if the squares are only 5 ft, then try to stand in the middle of all 4 if it's open)
Action: Attack with Greatsword, Hit AC 17 for 5 Slashing
Reaction: Opportunity Attack or Sentinel Attack, Hit AC 23 for 9 Slashing

02:05, Today: Solgran Farnzythe rolled 23,9 using d20+5,2d6+3.  OA/Sentinel Attack.
02:05, Today: Solgran Farnzythe rolled 17,5 using d20+5,2d6+3.  Attack: Greatsword.
01:59, Today: Solgran Farnzythe rolled 22 using 2d20+2, dropping the lowest dice only.  Initiative.

Snoric sees the bulk of the enemy before them to the east and Solgran rightly charging in.  Swinging around the gnome takes aim on the goblin north of him and lets fire with a brutal shot, taking the goblin in the face.

OOC: Snoric attacks the goblin to the north to protect our flank.


Initiative 8
Attack: 24 (critical hit!!!)
Damage: 17
Initimidation: 15
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The charge was on, and Amalia saw Solgran surging ahead. She saw movement to her left, as two goblins were coming from the north and she quickly casted her spell on the one coming from behind the stalagmite, before following the barbarian to make sure everybody stayed in the zone of dim light. Ophelia took flight and started harassing the closest goblin on the east side.

Initiative 17
Action, cast Toll the dead on Goblin to the north east, DC 14 Wis save, 5 damage regardless of it's previous state.
Move, position herself to keep everyone in the zone, as  much as possible.
Bonus action, cast healing word if someone in the team drops to 0 HP

Twilight sanctuary, round 2, 3 THP (if you have more already, keep the highest number!)

Ophelia does a flyby in the face of the first goblin on the east side, help action

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Allura liked groups of enemy when she had to use her blade. She joined Solgran heading East to the gathering of goblins. Picking out a target and swinging trying to stand near Solgran though pushing forward a bit to allow Malice entry into the group of goblins if needed. She cried out,  Blue flamed flickered along her blade as she struck out.



07:41, Today: Allura Whitlock rolled 3 using 1d20+2.  Initiative.
Blue flame blade
07:45, Today: Allura Whitlock rolled 8 using 1d20+5.  Longsword strike.
Swing and unless she gets advantage a miss if advantage

07:46, Today: Allura Whitlock rolled 22 using 1d20+5.  If advantage.


07:47, Today: Allura Whitlock rolled 7 using 1d8+3.  Longsword damage.
And 3 fire damage to a nearby goblin.