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#141 Post by **dmw71** » Wed Jan 06, 2021 5:53 am

Goblin Hunting
"It is decided then," Nella starts; her lantern shining down the hallway in front of them. "If they skipped the mirror hallway, we shall find them ahead and they likely lack information of value regarding it. Unari, Gruuthuk - take the lead. I will hold the lantern light back until you report or engage."

A cruel grin splits the bugbear's face. "Let's go kill some goblins," he says to Unari as he readies his bow and sets off down the hallway in the darkness, moving silently. Unari feels a light touch on her shoulder and hears Lika chirp "Stay stealthy, my friend," before she readies her own bow and following the eager bugbear.

Nella is next to move, trailing the lead pair by at least 30-feet, careful to not let the light from her lantern spill around the uppermost corner.

Gruuthuk and Unari reach the corner at roughly the same time. It is the very same corner that served as their initial entrypoint, and peering around the corner to the right, or east, reveals just an empty hall leading to the previously explored room which, aside from a few burnt-out torches and empty potion bottles was empty. And contained no other exits.

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Either the goblins are hiding inside the empty chamber at the end of the turn, or there's another hidden exit somewhere?

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Actions?

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Date: 12 Blossomtide 584
Time: 16:17

Light Sources

Candle (Unari) (Status: Extinguished. Remaining: 42 minutes.)
Bullseye Lantern (Nella) (Extinguished: 12 Blossomtide @ 21:02)
Lit Coin (Xanlanan, Carried by Lika) (Extinguished: 12 Blossomtide @ 17:08)

Conditions/Spells in Effect:

Unari has Guidance, cast by Lika (Expires: 12 Blossomtide @ 16:27)

Feats: Dual Wielder
Spells: None

Feats: Healer, Observant
Spells: None
Healing Kit: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5
Ki Points: 5, 4, 3, 2 (Short) | Ki Save DC: 14
Deflect Missiles Attack | Flurry of Blows | Patient Defense | Step of the Wind | Stunning Strike

Feats: Actor
Eldritch Invocations: Agonizing Blast, Book of Ancient Secrets, Repelling Blast

Spellcasting Ability: Cha +3 | Spell Attack: +6 | Save DC: 14 | Spells Known: 6 | Slot Level: 3rd
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Cantrips (3+5): Eldritch Blast, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion + Guidance, Light, Sacred Flame, Shape Water, Shillelagh
Spells (6 @ 3rd-level): Armor of Agathys, Cure Wounds, Hex, Dispel Magic, Summon Lesser Demons, Thunder Step
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Spell Slots: 2 (Short)

Feats: Squat Nimbleness
Spellcasting Ability: Wis +2 | Spell Attack: +5 | Save DC: 13
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1st (2+1): Cure Wounds, Hunter's Mark + Disguise Self
2nd: (2+1): Lesser Restoration, Silence + Rope Trick
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Spell Slots: 1st: 4, 3 2nd: 2 (Long)

Feats: None
Metamagic: Quickened Spell, Twinned Spell

Spellcasting Ability: Cha +4 | Spell Attack: +7 | Save DC: 15 | Spells Known: 6 | Sorcery Points: 5 (Long)
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Cantrips (5): Fire Bolt, Frostbite, Light, Mage Hand, Shocking Grasp
1st: Chaos Bolt, Magic Missile, Sleep
2nd: Mind Spike, Web
3rd: Melf's Minute Meteors
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Spell Slots: 1st: 4 | 2nd: 3 | 3rd: 2 (Long)

Marching Order
Scout
Unari

5-Foot
Nella
Gruuthuk
Lika
Xanlanan
Unari

10-Foot
Nella
Lika | Gruuthuk
Unari | Xanlanan

Watch Schedule
Watch: Armored
Sleep: No medium or heavy armor unless specifically declared.

First Shift (Three Hours: 21:00-24:00)
T.B.D.

Second Shift (Three Hours: 01:00-03:00)
T.B.D.

Third Shift (Three Hours: 03:00-06:00)
T.B.D.

Rolls
None

Marullus · #142 Post by **Marullus** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 2:25 am

Nella is quite confident she was thorough in searching the empty room before.

Perhaps the mystery lies out here in the hallway.

She waits patiently as the two stealthier sorts check the hallway and follow the bloody goblin tracks... if they extend around the corner? If she notices them being stymied, she will advance at their cue to help them search the corner or where the tracks dissappear...

Rex · #143 Post by **Rex** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 5:38 am

Unari

Unari continues around the corner.

As needed roll [1d20] = 17

ravenn4544 · #144 Post by **ravenn4544** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 11:14 am

Xanlanan follows the group.

As Needed [1d20] = 5

Monsieur Rose · #145 Post by **Monsieur Rose** » Thu Jan 07, 2021 7:52 pm

Lika

Lika notices Nella's concern and starts looking closely at the tracks. She's trying to determine if they cleverly disguised a backtrack or lead into a wall. He whispers to Nella "Shine the light down the mirror hall, just in case."

Perception: [1d20] = 18+2 =20
If needed: [1d20] = 17

Scott308 · #146 Post by **Scott308** » Sun Jan 10, 2021 11:43 pm

Gruuthuk

Certain the goblins are still ahead of them, the bugbear continues attempting to sneak up on them in the...empty?...room. If he spots one, he will fire an arrow at it.

#147 Post by **dmw71** » Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:22 pm

Mirror Hall
"Shine the light down the mirror hall," Lika requests of Nella, trusting the range of illumination of the lantern more than the light spell on the lit coin from Xanlanan he's carrying.

Looking to not let those leading the pursuit of the fleeing goblins get too far ahead, Nella presses forward after the condition of the mirrored hall remains unchanged from the last time it was explored.

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It's not far beyond the branch leading to the mirrored hallway that the bloody goblin prints begin to lighten, and eventually cease roughly 5-feet before the right-hand turn just ahead.

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Ahead of the rest, the bugbear rounds the corner to the right, fully intent on hunting his quarry. While not moving quite as stealthy as he's accustomed, Gruuthuk still manages to locate the hiding goblins... and catches them unaware:

Taking a position not quite halfway down the hallway, the rogue spies the most exposed goblin (blue/orange) picking its nose, oblivious to the approaching threat.

An arrow sinks into the left eye of the unsuspecting victim, killing it instantly.

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In a panic, the remaining goblins, realizing they've been pursued, push as into the far northwest corner of the room they occupy, seeking to hide as much as possible.

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I gave Gruuthuk surprise during round 1. Everyone (including the goblins) are able to act in round 2.

Actions and Movement for Round 2?

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Date: 12 Blossomtide 584
Time: 16:19

Light Sources

Candle (Unari) (Status: Extinguished. Remaining: 42 minutes.)
Bullseye Lantern (Nella) (Extinguished: 12 Blossomtide @ 21:02)
(Note: A bullseye lantern casts bright light in a 60-foot cone and dim light for an additional 60 feet.)
Lit Coin (Bright: 20', Dim: 20') (Xanlanan, Carried by Lika) (Extinguished: 12 Blossomtide @ 17:08)
Note: Until the spell ends, the object sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet.

Conditions/Spells in Effect:

Unari has Guidance, cast by Lika (Expires: 12 Blossomtide @ 16:27)

Feats: Dual Wielder
Spells: None

Feats: Healer, Observant
Spells: None
Healing Kit: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5
Ki Points: 5, 4, 3, 2 (Short) | Ki Save DC: 14
Deflect Missiles Attack | Flurry of Blows | Patient Defense | Step of the Wind | Stunning Strike

Feats: Actor
Eldritch Invocations: Agonizing Blast, Book of Ancient Secrets, Repelling Blast

Spellcasting Ability: Cha +3 | Spell Attack: +6 | Save DC: 14 | Spells Known: 6 | Slot Level: 3rd
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Cantrips (3+5): Eldritch Blast, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion + Guidance, Light, Sacred Flame, Shape Water, Shillelagh
Spells (6 @ 3rd-level): Armor of Agathys, Cure Wounds, Hex, Dispel Magic, Summon Lesser Demons, Thunder Step
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Spell Slots: 2 (Short)

Feats: Squat Nimbleness
Spellcasting Ability: Wis +2 | Spell Attack: +5 | Save DC: 13
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1st (2+1): Cure Wounds, Hunter's Mark + Disguise Self
2nd: (2+1): Lesser Restoration, Silence + Rope Trick
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Spell Slots: 1st: 4, 3 2nd: 2 (Long)

Feats: None
Metamagic: Quickened Spell, Twinned Spell

Spellcasting Ability: Cha +4 | Spell Attack: +7 | Save DC: 15 | Spells Known: 6 | Sorcery Points: 5 (Long)
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Cantrips (5): Fire Bolt, Frostbite, Light, Mage Hand, Shocking Grasp
1st: Chaos Bolt, Magic Missile, Sleep
2nd: Mind Spike, Web
3rd: Melf's Minute Meteors
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Spell Slots: 1st: 4 | 2nd: 3 | 3rd: 2 (Long)

Marching Order
Scout
Unari

5-Foot
Nella
Gruuthuk
Lika
Xanlanan
Unari

10-Foot
Nella
Lika | Gruuthuk
Unari | Xanlanan

Watch Schedule
Watch: Armored
Sleep: No medium or heavy armor unless specifically declared.

First Shift (Three Hours: 21:00-24:00)
T.B.D.

Second Shift (Three Hours: 01:00-03:00)
T.B.D.

Third Shift (Three Hours: 03:00-06:00)
T.B.D.

Rolls
Round 1: Goblin Initiative: [1d20+2] = 16+2 = 18
Goblin's Perception (16): [1d20-1] = 5-1 = 4 -- surprised

Marullus · #148 Post by **Marullus** » Tue Jan 19, 2021 12:34 am

Adjustment, if allowed:
Nella hands her lantern to Lika as the bird-person shines it at the mirrors, exchanging for the coin, which she then affixes to her bodice. "Better," she smiles. "I appreciate not havingto set it down to brandish weapons." She winks.

Loitering at the corner, she hears the sound of Gruuthuk engaging. "Make sure we don't get jumped from behind," she tells the others.

She advances up the corridor as promised, drawing her bow.
(Unclear if I have line of sight for the bow; options below.)

Her steps are like the air itself as she advances up the corridor as promised, drawing her bow. She preternaturally reaches Unari and Gruuthuk, remaining in tandem with them as they all shoot their bows.
add Bonus Action: Step of Wind.
She doesn't get in front of Unari and Gruuthuk and if relevant will try to keep partial cover from the corner while shooting.

Initiative [1d20+3] = 18+3 = 21
As Needed Roll [1d20] = 13[1d20] = 7
If able to shoot:
Longbow shot: [1d20+6] = 19+6 = 25 dmg [1d8+3] = 5+3 = 8[1d4] = 1
Longbow shot: [1d20+6] = 18+6 = 24 dmg [1d8+3] = 2+3 = 5[1d4] = 4
If someone puts themselves in Melee range:
Unarmed Strike (3rd attack) [1d20+6] = 10+6 = 16[1d6+3] = 4+3 = 7

Monsieur Rose · #149 Post by **Monsieur Rose** » Tue Jan 19, 2021 6:18 pm

Lika

Lika takes the lantern and nods at Nella. "I'll watch the corridors."

He retrieves a coin and takes a page from Xanlanan, casting light on it and tossing it far down the mirrored corridor. She turns to her muse and remarks. "Guess we get watch duty."

Lika shines the lantern down the south corridor, glancing down the two now lit corridors at regular intervals.
If Needed: [1d20] = 1 lika appears to watch the wall instead.

ravenn4544 · #150 Post by **ravenn4544** » Wed Jan 20, 2021 11:24 am

Xanlanan nods in agreement. "Indeed! Someone must ensure our rear guard is not surprised! We must stay diligent!" After a few seconds of being diligent he can't help but ponder the mirrors in the hallway near them. He starts to ramble on a bit as he ponders. Why would there be mirrors in a dungeon? What purpose would they serve? To help light an area? If so, they should be angled to direct the light outward, I think. Certainly not to be used by those feisty goblins to preen at I most certainly conclude! What else then? oh! What about some type of magic?! Hmmmmm.... but what type..? Hmmm, indeed!"

Rex · #151 Post by **Rex** » Wed Jan 20, 2021 3:01 pm

Unari

Unari moves forward until she has a shot at the goblins, then shoots her bow at available targets.

First combat round, Dread Ambusher active.

Short bow, Dread Ambusher [1d20+7] = 6+7 = 13 to hit [1d6+4] = 5+4 = 9 [1d8] = 6 damage
Short bow [1d20+7] = 5+7 = 12 to hit [1d6+4] = 6+4 = 10 damage
Short bow [1d20+7] = 5+7 = 12 to hit [1d6+4] = 4+4 = 8 damage

#152 Post by **dmw71** » Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:32 pm

Just waiting on an action for Gruuthuk.

No rush.

Scott308 · #153 Post by **Scott308** » Fri Jan 22, 2021 3:40 pm

Gruuthuk

The hobgoblin advances to the corner, where he will take a moment to press his back to the wall and remain silent and motionless before turning the corner and launching an arrow at one of the goblins. Fools! You made a big mistake messing with us. That's the last mistake you'll make in your short, pitiful lives, he snarls in goblin.

#154 Post by **dmw71** » Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:22 pm

Initiative
23: Unari (17+6)
19: Lika (17+2)
18: Goblins (16+2)
15: Nella (12+3)
10: Gruuthuk (7+3)
7: Xanlanan (5+2)

Round 2
Hot in pursuit alongside Gruuthuk, Unari, using her ambushing tactics, bounds forward with unusual speed and sends a volley of three arrows at the cowering goblins. All three, unfortunately, clank harmlessly against the far wall.

"I'll watch the corridors," Lika squawks, accepting the lantern from Nella and passing the illuminated coin to the monk in exchange. The warlock alternates shining the light down the long southern corridor and the side, mirrored hallway, noting no changes in either direction.

The goblins, as if they recognize and accept their fate, continue to cower; pressing as close to the corner of the room as goblinly possible.

Nella, her steps like the air itself, effortlessly trails Unari, passing the halfing briefly, and fires two longbow arrows into the conglomeration of goblin targets, eliminating two more of them, and leaving only a pair of them remaining.

After her attack, Nella backtracks slightly and positions herself behind Unari, ready to continue her ranged attacks over the halfling's head.

"Fools! You made a big mistake messing with us," Gruuthuk announces as he stealthily bounds around the corner leading into the goblin hideout, sinks a well-placed arrow deep into the chest of one of the remaining goblins, then quickly repositions himself just outside the room, hiding.

"We must remain diligent," Xanlanan reminds Lika as the pair maintain their position as rear-guards. After a few fleeting seconds of diligence, however, the sorcerer begins to ponder the mirrors in the nearby side passageway, quietly sharing a running monologue of his thoughts: "Why would there be mirrors in a dungeon? What purpose would they serve? To help light an area? If so, they should be angled to direct the light outward, I think. Certainly not to be used by those feisty goblins to preen, I most certainly conclude! What else then? Oh, what about some type of magic?! Hmmmmm.... but what type..? Hmmm, indeed!"

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The lone remaining goblin squeals in fear and begins urinating in place.

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Since there have been ranged attacks made this encounter, I thought it would be an opportune time to point out my 'Ammunition' house rule. Though, I am thinking of changing the rounding rule from 'down' to 'up' to help you guys preserve your supplies.

Feel free to share your thoughts in the 'OOC I' post.

Actions and Movement for Round 3?

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Date: 12 Blossomtide 584
Time: 16:20

Light Sources

Candle (Unari) (Status: Extinguished. Remaining: 42 minutes.)
Bullseye Lantern (Nella) (Extinguished: 12 Blossomtide @ 21:02)
(Note: A bullseye lantern casts bright light in a 60-foot cone and dim light for an additional 60 feet.)
Lit Coin (Bright: 20', Dim: 20') (Xanlanan, Carried by Lika) (Extinguished: 12 Blossomtide @ 17:08)
Note: Until the spell ends, the object sheds bright light in a 20-foot radius and dim light for an additional 20 feet.

Conditions/Spells in Effect:

Unari has Guidance, cast by Lika (Expires: 12 Blossomtide @ 16:27)

Feats: Dual Wielder
Spells: None

Feats: Healer, Observant
Spells: None
Healing Kit: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5
Ki Points: 5, 4 (Short) | Ki Save DC: 14
Deflect Missiles Attack | Flurry of Blows | Patient Defense | Step of the Wind | Stunning Strike

Feats: Actor
Eldritch Invocations: Agonizing Blast, Book of Ancient Secrets, Repelling Blast

Spellcasting Ability: Cha +3 | Spell Attack: +6 | Save DC: 14 | Spells Known: 6 | Slot Level: 3rd
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Cantrips (3+5): Eldritch Blast, Mage Hand, Minor Illusion + Guidance, Light, Sacred Flame, Shape Water, Shillelagh
Spells (6 @ 3rd-level): Armor of Agathys, Cure Wounds, Hex, Dispel Magic, Summon Lesser Demons, Thunder Step
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Spell Slots: 2 (Short)

Feats: Squat Nimbleness
Spellcasting Ability: Wis +2 | Spell Attack: +5 | Save DC: 13
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1st (2+1): Cure Wounds, Hunter's Mark + Disguise Self
2nd: (2+1): Lesser Restoration, Silence + Rope Trick
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Spell Slots: 1st: 4, 3 2nd: 2 (Long)

Feats: None
Metamagic: Quickened Spell, Twinned Spell

Spellcasting Ability: Cha +4 | Spell Attack: +7 | Save DC: 15 | Spells Known: 6 | Sorcery Points: 5 (Long)
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Cantrips (5): Fire Bolt, Frostbite, Light, Mage Hand, Shocking Grasp
1st: Chaos Bolt, Magic Missile, Sleep
2nd: Mind Spike, Web
3rd: Melf's Minute Meteors
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Spell Slots: 1st: 4 | 2nd: 3 | 3rd: 2 (Long)

Marching Order
Scout
Unari

5-Foot
Nella
Gruuthuk
Lika
Xanlanan
Unari

10-Foot
Nella
Lika | Gruuthuk
Unari | Xanlanan

Watch Schedule
Watch: Armored
Sleep: No medium or heavy armor unless specifically declared.

First Shift (Three Hours: 21:00-24:00)
T.B.D.

Second Shift (Three Hours: 01:00-03:00)
T.B.D.

Third Shift (Three Hours: 03:00-06:00)
T.B.D.

Rolls

Marullus · #155 Post by **Marullus** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:55 am

Picking up arrows, then.

Also, the short rest should have refreshed her Ki points. (Only 1 now spent.)

The Baroness stores her bow and pulls her arrow shafts from the deceased goblins, looking them over. She looks up from them at the goblin and gives him a broad smile. "There's a good fellow," she croons in Undercommon. "Do you understand me? Will you tell me now what we wish to know about these chambers?"

Rex · #156 Post by **Rex** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 6:13 am

Unari

Unari switches to her Rapier, then recovers her arrows. Keeping a watchful eye on the goblin.

Monsieur Rose · #157 Post by **Monsieur Rose** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:53 pm

Lika

Hearing squeals and cries from what seems like goblins, Lika assumes the situation is well in hand. He continues keeping watch both south and east. "Many under creatures dislike seeing themselves. The fact that these are unbroken suggests they stay away. Possibly trapped, or forbidden?"

She shrugs. "We can experiment when the others return. I can send something into the area before we venture in ourselves."

ravenn4544 · #158 Post by **ravenn4544** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 12:16 am

Xanlanan sighs. "I suppose we could wait for the others to return..... but your reasoning makes sense. Perhaps we just peek at the edges to start...." He'll look at the edges and walls of the nearest mirrors without crossing over them or looking into them just yet.

#159 Post by **dmw71** » Sat Jan 30, 2021 11:52 pm

Just waiting on an action for Gruuthuk.

No rush.

Scott308 · #160 Post by **Scott308** » Tue Feb 02, 2021 3:09 am

Gruuthuk

The gangly bugbear wanders into the room, showing the surviving goblin a big, toothy grin. I would suggest answering the lady's questions. Otherwise...I am getting hungry.

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