Session 2: Return to the Citadel

[Monsieur Rose]

Sky

Seeing the goblins' eyes harden, Sky realizes that the pee dance wasn't convincing. "Well, that's not nice. Guess I'll just have to take back my bribe."
As Qelgrax calls out, Sky drops to the ground in an attempt to be out of the way of the fire.

Initiative: [1d20+4] = 7+4 = 11

[dmw71]

Initiative Order

1. Goblins (21)
2. Hargrem (15)
3. Sky (11)
4. Klilxuac (9)
5. Kelben (5)
6. Meepo (1)

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Round 1
As soon as conflict becomes evident, goblin #1 quickly disappears through a door along the left wall in the archer area. The remaining two goblins loose arrows at Kelben! The arrow from goblin #2 sinks into Kelben's leather armor, its tip barely piercing the gnome's skin beneath the protections (-4). Goblin #3 apparently needs more target practice, or is more skilled at shooting at human-sized targets, as its arrow ricochets harmlessly against the wall above Kelben's head.

While his presence remains unknown to this point, Hargrem prepares to defend should any attackers be able to target him. Sky quickly darts into the nearby corner and falls prone.

Then Klilxuac takes a step back, and with a deep roar, lets loose a burst of flame that eviscerates the goblin archers; their warty green skin crackling as their bodies collapse after being consumed by fire!

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While you don't know how, or if, they will react, there are still the two goblin guards you passed earlier.

Goblin #1 escaped through a still open door off to the left, at least partially exposing what appears to be a storage area of some kind.

Then there's also the now closed door leading to the stockade with the kobold and gnome prisoners.



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Actions?

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Date: 13 Flamerule 1489
Time: 15:59 (Sunrise: 05:54, Sunset: 20:09)
Temp: 62°F
Conditions: Cool.
Light Sources:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (purple; 20' radius + 20' dim) on small pebble (Extinguished: 13 Flamerule @ 16:03)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (Cantrip) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.)
• Klilxuac: 'Mage Armor' spell (1st-level) (Ends: 13 Flamerule @ 21:33)

Character Status

• GreyWolfVT | Kelben | Rock Gnome | Rogue ( 2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 17-4 = 13 | AC: 13 | SP: 25' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 11 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Gnomish, Thieves’ Cant
    Spell Slots: None
    Features:
    • 1st: Sneak Attack
      2nd: Cunning Action
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• Monsieur Rose | Sky | Tabaxi | Bard (2) | CN | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 15 | AC: 14 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +3 | Perception: 13 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Infernal
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Bardic Inspiration (Rest: Long): 3, 2
      2nd: Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest
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• Scott308 | Klilxuac | Dragonborn (Red) | Sorcerer (2) | CG | HD (1d6): 2, 1 | HP: 14-5 = 9-4 = 5-4 = 1+6 = 7+4 = 11 | AC: (15) 12 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 12 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Draconic, Elvish, Abyssal
    Spell Slots: 0: 4, 1st: 3, 2, 1
    Breath Weapon: 1, 0 (DC: 11 | Damage 2d6; save for half) (Rest: Short or Long)
    Features:
    • 1st: Sorcerous Origin: Wild Magic (1st: Wild Magic Surge, Tides of Chaos )
      2nd: Font of Magic (Rest: Long): Sorcery Points: 2
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• Shaede | Hargrem | Human (Variant) | Cleric (2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2, 1 | HP: 17 | AC: 17 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +1 | Perception: 15 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Gnomish, Common, Celestial
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Divine Domain: Disciple of Life
      2nd: Channel Divinity (Rest: Short or Long) (Turn Undead: 1, Preserve Life: 1)

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Marching Orders
Scout

• Kelben

5-foot

• Hargrem
  Kelben
  Sky
  Klilxuac
  Meepo

10-foot

• Kelben | Hargrem
  Meepo
  Klilxuac | Sky

Rolls

• Kelben Initiative (+2): [1d20+2] = 3+2 = 5
  Goblin Initiative (+2): [1d20+2] = 19+2 = 21
  Hargrem Initiative (+2): [1d20+2] = 13+2 = 15
  Goblin #2 vs Kelben (AC: 13): [1d20+4] = 15+4 = 19 [1d6+2] = 2+2 = 4 -- hit (-4)
  Goblin #3 vs Kelben (AC: 13): [1d20+4] = 7+4 = 11 [1d6+2] = 2+2 = 4 -- miss
  Goblin Dex Save (11): [1d20+2] = 8+2 = 10 -- failed (-7)

[dmw71]

Edit: On your D&D Beyond character sheets...

• Scott, please mark off that you used your breath weapon;
• Ed, please add the 4 points of damage taken.

[GreyWolfVT]

Edit: On your D&D Beyond character sheets...

• Ed, please add the 4 points of damage taken.

Done.

Kelben will try to see if he can free the prisoners fast enough going back to the door after plucking the arrow out of his armor he sees if he can get the prisoners out or at least freed to aid if more fighting happens.

if roll of any type is needed.

Ability/Skill/Stat Check Rolls [1d20] = 15

[Scott308]

Qelgrax Klilxuac

Knowing that a fleeing goblin will alert other goblins, Klilxuac gives chase, hurling a bolt of magical fire at it if he spots the other goblin.

Fire Bolt (Fire dam.): [1d20+5] = 11+5 = 16; Advantage/ Disadvantage: [1d20+5] = 8+5 = 13; Damage: [1d10] = 8

[Monsieur Rose]

Sky

After the wave of heat passes over Sky, she jumps up and over the barrier to engage any survivors. "Ah-HA!" She exclaims to the fried goblins as she prepares to fight. A bit dissapointed in what she finds, she tears herself away from the savory scent of burnt flesh and moves to chase down the third goblin. "Wait! You have my money!"

She fires her crossbow at the fleeing goblin when she sees it.

Hand Crossbow: [1d20+5] = 7+5 = 12 Damage: [1d6+3] = 1+3 = 4

[dmw71]

Initiative Order

1. Goblins (21)
2. Hargrem (15)
3. Sky (11)
4. Klilxuac (9)
5. Kelben (5)
6. Meepo (1)

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Round 2
Realizing the fleeing goblin can only lead to bad things, Klilxuac and Sky race to the archers area and spy the goblin just feet in front of another door at the end of a columned room or hallway. The tabaxi's crossbow bolt narrowly misses, flying over the fleeing creature's shoulder; but the mote of flame from the dragonborn rapidly closes the distance and strikes the goblin archer square in the back.

The goblin drops to the ground. It struggles to crawl, maybe making it another foot closer to the door, before ultimately falling motionless.

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Kelben re-opens the door leading to the goblin prison. The kobolds are just bound by thick, but crude rope tied on the opposite end to an iron spike. The rope, he suspects, can easily be cut with a blade. The bars on the cage containing the gnome prisoner can possibly be bent, or the lock potentially picked.

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Behind the action, Hargrem and Meepo make their way cautiously into the target practice room; and further away from the goblin guards passed earlier, which don't appear to be interested in whatever might be happening outside of their posted area.




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Actions?

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Date: 13 Flamerule 1489
Time: 16:00 (Sunrise: 05:54, Sunset: 20:09)
Temp: 62°F
Conditions: Cool.
Light Sources:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (purple; 20' radius + 20' dim) on small pebble (Extinguished: 13 Flamerule @ 16:03)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (Cantrip) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.)
• Klilxuac: 'Mage Armor' spell (1st-level) (Ends: 13 Flamerule @ 21:33)

Character Status

• GreyWolfVT | Kelben | Rock Gnome | Rogue ( 2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 17-4 = 13 | AC: 13 | SP: 25' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 11 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Gnomish, Thieves’ Cant
    Spell Slots: None
    Features:
    • 1st: Sneak Attack
      2nd: Cunning Action
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• Monsieur Rose | Sky | Tabaxi | Bard (2) | CN | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 15 | AC: 14 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +3 | Perception: 13 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Infernal
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Bardic Inspiration (Rest: Long): 3, 2
      2nd: Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest
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• Scott308 | Klilxuac | Dragonborn (Red) | Sorcerer (2) | CG | HD (1d6): 2, 1 | HP: 14-5 = 9-4 = 5-4 = 1+6 = 7+4 = 11 | AC: (15) 12 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 12 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Draconic, Elvish, Abyssal
    Spell Slots: 0: 4, 1st: 3, 2, 1
    Breath Weapon: 1, 0 (DC: 11 | Damage 2d6; save for half) (Rest: Short or Long)
    Features:
    • 1st: Sorcerous Origin: Wild Magic (1st: Wild Magic Surge, Tides of Chaos )
      2nd: Font of Magic (Rest: Long): Sorcery Points: 2
  ---
• Shaede | Hargrem | Human (Variant) | Cleric (2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2, 1 | HP: 17 | AC: 17 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +1 | Perception: 15 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Gnomish, Common, Celestial
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Divine Domain: Disciple of Life
      2nd: Channel Divinity (Rest: Short or Long) (Turn Undead: 1, Preserve Life: 1)

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Marching Orders
Scout

• Kelben

5-foot

• Hargrem
  Kelben
  Sky
  Klilxuac
  Meepo

10-foot

• Kelben | Hargrem
  Meepo
  Klilxuac | Sky

Rolls

• None.

[Monsieur Rose]

Sky

"Nice shot, Klilxuac!" Before entering the next few rooms, Sky does her best to look around and search for traps. If she doesn't find any, she will cautiously and quietly try to follow the path of the fallen kobold, then move him back into the archer room.

Perception: [1d20+3] = 3+3 = 6

[GreyWolfVT]

Kelben calls out to Meepo "Meepo come in here I found some of your clan. Help me free them." he then works on the lock on the gnomes cage and talks to the fellow gnome. "It's ok I'm going to try and free you. What's your name?" he asks the gnome as he takes out his lock picks and sets to work on the lock.

for attempt at picking the lock

Ability/Skill/Stat Check Rolls [1d20] = 3

[Scott308]

Qelgrax Klilxuac

The sorcerer maintains his position, covering Sky as she retrieves the body, ready to cast another fire bolt if anything comes through the door at the far end of the hall.

Fire Bolt (Fire dam.): [1d20+5] = 9+5 = 14; Advantage/ Disadvantage: [1d20+5] = 6+5 = 11; Damage: [1d10] = 6

[dmw71]

Pantry, Haze, and a Stockade
"Nice shot!" Sky says, congratulating Klilxuac before the tabaxi steps into next room; the walls of this next chamber are stacked halfway to the ceiling with ill-made barrels, boxes, and crates. A clear path allows easy access to the next door, which is also opened, so Sky, after deeming it to be safe, makes her way into the next area while Klilxuac covers her.

Several torches mounted in crude sconces burn fitfully around this chamber, filling the air with a light haze.

A double row of marble columns carved with entwining dragons runs the length of the hall.

Sky reaches the body of the fallen goblin and confirms its death. As she begins to get a grip on the goblin and readies herself for the long drag back to the archery room, she begins to hear some activity through the door directly to her left!

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"Meepo come in here, I found some of your clan. Help me free them." Kelben says, summoning their kobold guide. Meepo cautiously approaches the open area, then quickly bounds in once he confirms the claim of kobold prisoners. The guide produces a small blade and begins to work on cutting through the rope that binds the first of the kobold prisoners. The kobold prisoners, apprehensive when it was just Kelben, appear to be relieved with the appearance of Meepo.

"It's okay, I'm going to try and free you. What's your name?" Kelben asks the gnome prisoner as he takes out his lock picks and sets to work on the lock. "Erky Timbers," the gnome replies weakly, and with a slight quiver in his voice. "My name is Erky Timbers. Please. Please hurry!" he pleads.

The lock leaves Kelben frustrated after proving to be too difficult. "One of the goblins had keys," Erky offers; potentially saving Kelben a second attempt.

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Hargrem remains cautiously positioned in the target practice room, keeping an ear tuned to any activity that should develop behind them.


Aside from the activity Sky hears, everything else remains surprisingly quiet.



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Actions?

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Date: 13 Flamerule 1489
Time: 16:01 (Sunrise: 05:54, Sunset: 20:09)
Temp: 62°F
Conditions: Cool.
Light Sources:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (purple; 20' radius + 20' dim) on small pebble (Extinguished: 13 Flamerule @ 16:03)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (Cantrip) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.)
• Klilxuac: 'Mage Armor' spell (1st-level) (Ends: 13 Flamerule @ 21:33)

Character Status

• GreyWolfVT | Kelben | Rock Gnome | Rogue ( 2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 17-4 = 13 | AC: 13 | SP: 25' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 11 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Gnomish, Thieves’ Cant
    Spell Slots: None
    Features:
    • 1st: Sneak Attack
      2nd: Cunning Action
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• Monsieur Rose | Sky | Tabaxi | Bard (2) | CN | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 15 | AC: 14 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +3 | Perception: 13 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Infernal
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Bardic Inspiration (Rest: Long): 3, 2
      2nd: Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest
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• Scott308 | Klilxuac | Dragonborn (Red) | Sorcerer (2) | CG | HD (1d6): 2, 1 | HP: 14-5 = 9-4 = 5-4 = 1+6 = 7+4 = 11 | AC: (15) 12 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 12 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Draconic, Elvish, Abyssal
    Spell Slots: 0: 4, 1st: 3, 2, 1
    Breath Weapon: 1, 0 (DC: 11 | Damage 2d6; save for half) (Rest: Short or Long)
    Features:
    • 1st: Sorcerous Origin: Wild Magic (1st: Wild Magic Surge, Tides of Chaos )
      2nd: Font of Magic (Rest: Long): Sorcery Points: 2
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• Shaede | Hargrem | Human (Variant) | Cleric (2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2, 1 | HP: 17 | AC: 17 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +1 | Perception: 15 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Gnomish, Common, Celestial
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Divine Domain: Disciple of Life
      2nd: Channel Divinity (Rest: Short or Long) (Turn Undead: 1, Preserve Life: 1)

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Marching Orders
Scout

• Kelben

5-foot

• Hargrem
  Kelben
  Sky
  Klilxuac
  Meepo

10-foot

• Kelben | Hargrem
  Meepo
  Klilxuac | Sky

Rolls

• None.

[GreyWolfVT]

Kelben nods to Erky then goes out and searches the dead goblins for a key that are in the archery room after climbing over the wall. If he finds a key he will return to free the gnome if not he will go back in and try to pick the lock again.

roll if needed

Ability/Skill/Stat Check Rolls [1d20] = 4

[Shaede]

Hargrem

Hargrem was in a daze. It seemed like he had been in another world when the goblins set upon the group. Maybe it was the lack of drink, but his body was sluggish and not his own. He bore down mentally and shook the cobwebs from his head. He rushed ahead to the others and noticed that he was too late to help. He felt that his actions were definitely not honorable to Tymora, but they all survived which may have been her blessing upon them.

He spoke to the group, I’ll go ahead and lead the way. Get behind me. He then marched down the hall to see what the fleeing goblin was trying to find.

[Monsieur Rose]

Sky

Sky's ears perk up at the noise behind the door. She quickly grabs the goblin body and drags it behind the nearby pillar. She signals to Kilixuac that something is happening, then pulls a bit of fleece from her pocket and puts her hands together. She pulls them apart and forms a circle with her fingers.

Sky tries to cast Minor Illusion. She'll try to create the form of a pillar covering herself and the goblin, blending it into the existing one. Maybe that's clear?

[Scott308]

Qelgrax Klilxuac

Seeing Sky signal to him, the dragonborn frantically looks for something to hide behind that will still afford him the opportunity to keep an eye on Sky.

Stealth: [1d20+2] = 15+2 = 17
Initiative: [1d20+2] = 7+2 = 9

[Shaede]

Initiative: [1d20+2] = 3+2 = 5

[Monsieur Rose]

Initiaitve: [1d20+4] = 18+4 = 22

[GreyWolfVT]

Initiative [1d20+2] = 15+2 = 17

[dmw71]

Initiative Order

1. Sky (22)
2. Kelben (17)
3. Goblins (11)
4. Klilxuac (9)
5. Meepo (8)
6. Hargrem (5)

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Round 1
Sky, still in the hallway, quickly drags the goblin body and props it up against a nearby pillar, then hiding behind it, she pulls a bit of fleece from her pocket and puts her hands together, doing her best to create the illusion that she and the goblin are a part of the actual column they're hiding behind.

Kelben rushes off to search the goblin archers for keys, is able to quickly locate them on the second goblin, and dashes back to the stockade where he prepares to put the key to the lock and free Erky

Just then, the door in the southern wall bursts open and a trio of goblin bandits file carefully into the columned room. Their heads dart from side to side as they seem confused, unable to spot the source of the noise the drew them out.

Klilxuac, wanting to keep Sky in view, times his action perfectly and is able to sneak into the nearest corner of the haze-filled room, behind the closest marble column, without being detected. The dragonborn senses that his Light spell is about to expire.

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Back in the stockade, Meepo is able to cut free the three kobold prisoners. They chirp a few messages to Meepo then appear ready to flee.



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The dynamic lighting on this map, the way everyone is positioned, and will all the columns, is admittedly kind of janky. Not a lot I can do about it without leaving tokens out of position.

Regarding Sky's request, I'm going to allow the dragging and propping as part of his move ("Push, Drag, or Lift"), and the Minor Illusion cantrip as his action.

Actions?

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Date: 13 Flamerule 1489
Time: 16:02 (Sunrise: 05:54, Sunset: 20:09)
Temp: 62°F
Conditions: Cool.
Light Sources:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (purple; 20' radius + 20' dim) on small pebble (Extinguished: 13 Flamerule @ 16:03)

Known Conditions/Spells in Effect:

• Klilxuac: 'Light' spell (Cantrip) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.) (Detailed in 'Light Sources' section, above.)
• Klilxuac: 'Mage Armor' spell (1st-level) (Ends: 13 Flamerule @ 21:33)

Character Status

• GreyWolfVT | Kelben | Rock Gnome | Rogue ( 2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 17-4 = 13 | AC: 13 | SP: 25' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 11 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Gnomish, Thieves’ Cant
    Spell Slots: None
    Features:
    • 1st: Sneak Attack
      2nd: Cunning Action
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• Monsieur Rose | Sky | Tabaxi | Bard (2) | CN | HD (1d8): 2 | HP: 15 | AC: 14 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +3 | Perception: 13 | Darkvision: Yes | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Infernal
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Bardic Inspiration (Rest: Long): 3, 2
      2nd: Jack of All Trades, Song of Rest
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• Scott308 | Klilxuac | Dragonborn (Red) | Sorcerer (2) | CG | HD (1d6): 2, 1 | HP: 14-5 = 9-4 = 5-4 = 1+6 = 7+4 = 11 | AC: (15) 12 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +2 | Perception: 12 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Common, Draconic, Elvish, Abyssal
    Spell Slots: 0: 4, 1st: 3, 2, 1
    Breath Weapon: 1, 0 (DC: 11 | Damage 2d6; save for half) (Rest: Short or Long)
    Features:
    • 1st: Sorcerous Origin: Wild Magic (1st: Wild Magic Surge, Tides of Chaos )
      2nd: Font of Magic (Rest: Long): Sorcery Points: 2
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• Shaede | Hargrem | Human (Variant) | Cleric (2) | NG | HD (1d8): 2, 1 | HP: 17 | AC: 17 | SP: 30' | Initiative: +1 | Perception: 15 | Darkvision: No | Inspiration: Yes
  • Languages: Gnomish, Common, Celestial
    Spell Slots: 0, 1st: 3
    Features:
    • 1st: Divine Domain: Disciple of Life
      2nd: Channel Divinity (Rest: Short or Long) (Turn Undead: 1, Preserve Life: 1)

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Marching Orders
Scout

• Kelben

5-foot

• Hargrem
  Kelben
  Sky
  Klilxuac
  Meepo

10-foot

• Kelben | Hargrem
  Meepo
  Klilxuac | Sky

Rolls

• Goblin Initiative (+2): [1d20+2] = 9+2 = 11
  Meepo Initiative (+2): [1d20+2] = 6+2 = 8

[GreyWolfVT]

Kelben looks to Meepo and says "If you wish to get your kin free of here we have those two goblin guards back there to worry about. We'll have to arm your kin to fight them." then looking at Erky he says "Do you wish to flee or stick with me and my companions? We can go take weapons off the dead goblins to arm up to face the other two goblins so the kobolds can return to their territory. We have a deal with their leader to help them and they in return will do us no harm." all of this is spoken in common so as not to stir up any issues with the now freed kobold prisoners. The gnome rogue goes back out strips all weapons from the two dead goblins and tosses the weapons to the kobolds, if Erky agrees to stick with Kelben he hands over his two daggers to the fellow gnome. "Any idea where they put your gear you had?" he asks Erky.