And it's dead.
Sir Alfric growls as he shoves the creature off of him.
"I really hope to conclude our business... soon."
"Me, too. Let's keep moving."
you walk on..
with few troubles.....
You arrive to a spot that has a burnt-out
hulk of a shipwreck, with nothing of interest remaining
save for fragments bearing its name: Kaijitsu Star.
Natara collects that nameplate as well.
Curious, Sir Alfric checks out the hulk. How long ago was it burned?
Stehoney:
I think goblin fight here past week and wreck it more."
"He says this is the last one. Apparently there was a fight by or between goblins here last week and, from what he said, that's when it burnt. If this is all, let's head back to that cave."
Natara studies the area and the sky. "Perhaps we should camp here for the rest of today and get back to that cave tomorrow, when we're fully rested and those of us with spells have renewed them."
Sir Alfric proceeds to help lay out a camp in a sheltered location for a comfortable evening.
Natara awakens in the morning feeling refreshed and magically stronger.
After a quick breakfast, she says "Let's get going. Just that cave left then. I hope."
She pauses. "Oh, and some undead."
Awakening feeling better, Sir Alfric armors up after breakfast and breaks camp.
"Right then. Let's be off."
Natara quickly packs up to prepare for the march to the cave.
Soggy did not come by last night.
Mai does some morning exercises before they march on.
Natara says to Stehoney
Stehoney:
You get back to the Cave entrance with not problems
Sir Alfric breathed a sigh of relief as they came within sight of the cave without being stabbed, bit, poisoned or intellect drained.
"Well then; only a cave full of goblins armed with unstable alchemical devil-fire. Shall we?" He arched his eyebrow with a smile at the others, indicating a trip into the cave.
"Actually, they said there's more skeletons in there, not goblins. I hope they weren't lying."
"Same here, I hope this is not a trap."
"Well, we'll never find out standing around out here."
Stehoney:
"Hm, might be handy to have a club then."
Sir Alfric will look around quickly, taking only a couple of rounds, seeking a branch or stick suitable to be a crude light club.
If he can't find one, he'll go without.
"Well, if there happens to be no back entrance, through the door we go then. Is everyone ready?"
Natara readies her hanbo. "Let's go."
"I'd feel safer if we had a cleric."
she looks around
"Oh Crap, Where's Radko?"
Natara looks around as well..."Um, leeches?"
"I get the feeling soggy did it."
"I was hoping that wasn't the case. I think I'd prefer leeches."
Natara looks cautiously into the cave mouth.
"Oh, and if Soggy is responsible for Radko's disappearance, I vote we track it down after we settle this and explain, in a permanent fashion, why messing with our friends is a bad thing."
"That's provided we find Soggy first, not him finding us."
Natara blinks as a stranger wanders up to the group. "Um, hi?"
She steps next to Mai and whispers "Wasn't Radko a guy?"
"Last I check he was."
"Last I checked my name was Kiley, not Radko."
She does a quick head count, pauses, counts again, then scratches her head in puzzlement.
"Are you sure he didn't get turned into a goblin? That's the only reason I can think of for it to be around Shalelu without a dozen arrows in it."
She points out the goblin whose skin was sickly version of the color of her eyes.
Ameiko: Best Friend during her childhood, and still a close confidant now. When Kiley's in town, the Rusty Dragon is where she stays. She was also the one that told Kiley about the expedition into Brinestump.
Sandru: An acquaintance, she knows him from his and Ameiko's Adventuring days, but the two are rarely in town at the same time.
Shalelu: The person that taught her to use a bow and how to notice things others tend to miss. Kiley thinks of the elf like a wise aunt, or an aloof big sister.
Koya: Mentor, she was taught the principles of Desna's faith by Koya, and sees her like a great-aunt.
Mai: Childhood friend, they two probably got into a lot of trouble together, this is more up for AZ to decide.
Natara: Only knows her name.
Radko: Likewise
Alfric: She can put a name to the face, and that's it.
It's been several months since Kiley's last visit to Sandpoint, so it's possible nobody recognizes her.
Mai says with a joking grin
"You know I enjoy joking around with you, Kiley."
"Hi. I'm Natara. Nice to meet you. You haven't seen anyone else out here, have you? We've lost someone."
"Yes, you do, and it looks like you still like to run around in your pajamas."
Kiley returns Mai's grin and turns to greet Natara.
"Nice to meet you as well Natara. I guess this means that the goblin is not the guy you're talking about."
"Though I'm surprised to see you here?
Don't tell me you got chased in here by a something and got lost."
"Well, if we're all here, let's get this over with. Kiley, how can you help? I can fight, somewhat, and I'm a spellcaster as well. I do hope you're a healer. Our missing person was, but none of the rest of us can."
"I have some skill with the art, but I'm a better bard than a healer. What are you about to do anyway?"
Kiley looks from the group to the cave before looking back at the group.
Sir Alfric salutes the newcomer.
"Well met Miss Kiley. We are about to assay that goblin infested cave. Care to join us?" He grins at her.
Natara sighs. "NOT goblins. Skeletons! They attacked the gobins and their town after the goblins looted the cave for the fireworks they've been using. At least, that's his story."
She points at Stehoney.
Stehoney:
picking his nose as you talk
When Natara mentions his name he says questionly
Sir Alfric raises an eyebrow and gives a slight bow to Natara.
"Your pardon madame. Either way, our goal is to enter the cave and capture the stock of fireworks the goblins were using to terrorize the countryside."
"Skeletons? So I guess we're talking about the kind that walk around sans skin, muscle, and guts."
"That's what the goblins are saying."
She readies her hanbo.
"Well, it seems they're not going to come out to us so, let's go get them."
She heads into the cave.