"Options are: head toward the pillar/island in the center of the brambles, use the tunnel that goes under the brambles to who knows where, or confront what i suspect to be goblins near the bridge.
Since our goal is to eliminate the goblin threat I'd suggest starting with them.
"That is an option Snyk, but would they not have the advantage? They have spent time setting up their situation in preparation of someone daring to challenge their claim."
"Perhaps Robori's grace will have the tunnel take us behind their lines. Then we could surprise them and improve our chances of success?"
"Personally, I'd rather not make a frontal assault on an enemy that is entrenched."
"I wouldn't put much stock in goblin tactics. but if you insist, the tunnel it is."
Does anyone object to the tunnel? 1 day to voice other opinions. After that, I'll ask how you guys want to approach (presuming that's what you decide).
As long as Harness fits in the tunnel he's up for it...
As the concensus seems to conclude their best approach is the tunnel, Tessa heads out. Stopping a few paces away, she turns to the group. "Lets do this quietly. It's important we don't give ourselves away. if we are discovered, we'd might as well have gone straight up to the front door."
"Keep your eyes pealed for those foul creatures and keep quiet. Snyk, after you."
Harness nods. ”Let’s be quiet, and quick!” he murmurs, doing his best to dampen his usual noise.
[-1 shield, -5 armor]
Saira hangs to the back of the group and tries to be stealthy as she follows the rest of the party.
Snyk takes the lead as he guides the comparatively noisy group to the secret tunnel.
Harness looks about for Cavenn.
”Cavenn!!!” the adamantian whispers loudly.
Snyk takes the lead as he guides the comparatively noisy group to the secret tunnel.
The wood just above the C1 number is the entrance. The wood there is a crumbly looking archway. Ignore the dotted lines.
"Hmmm that looks potentially dangerous." whispers Tessa.
Tugging her holy symbol out, she kisses it softly and mutters a prayer to herself before nodding to Snyk. "Keep your wits about you. Surely this is this wiser option...that bridge just seems too obvious"
Snyk, I didn't see you roll a stealth roll. But everyone else did. Tessa is the lowest at a 6. Let's see how this goes.
10 = Passive Perception base
-1= Goblin Perception bonus is a negative 1
-2= Distance peanalty (You all don't know where they are, but I do and they are 20 to 25 feet away at least0
-5= Object in the way (the thorn wall)
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= The grand total of their Perception score.
Snyk takes point heading into the tunnel
Cavenn comes out of a long daze. "Sorry; thoughts have been elsewhere. Lead on, fine folk."
You progress safely into the bramble patch. Once inside, you begin to see small tunnels running throughout. And marks left by many small feet.
You can hear small voices from further in, but are unable to determine any direction besides ahead.
Snyk takes the left path and peers around the corner.
Cavenn follows along at a safe distance behind the ratfolk, treading as soft as he can.
Snyk takes the left path and peers around the corner.
If you're actively looking, then yes. Roll your Perrceptions. I will use passive perceptions when you aren't actively looking or when a need a number to roll against. This time, I'll roll it for you so we don't have to wait since I'm a slow poster.
Snyk: You can hear the surf beat against the rocks of the cliff that this bramble patch grows on. You know by the foot prints in the dirt that there has at least been gobling activity in the recent past. But you're ears do not pick up the sound of anything over the waves and the occcasional call of a sea bird. No movement besides your party members. No voices. Nothing.
Everyone else: Please make sure that you are moving your pieces. Otherwise, if/when Initiative starts, you will still be back at the entrance and have to move all the way through to reach your allies.
Saira continues following, happy that she's not being the loudest for once.
Slowly moving up behind Snyk, Tessa does her best to stay alert. 'If I can root them in place with Robori's aid, Cavenn and the mouse should make quick work of them.'
Glancing back towards the strange priestess, he smiles 'I am actually glad to have her along. While her views are a bit strange....her magic has been quite helpful.'
Harness clears his throat, an urgrnt rumbling inside his metal head. His eyes waver, and one would be forgiven for thinking he were nervous...
"Best if I wait here at this end of the tunnel until you...smaller folk give the all clear. Robori made me not to crawl in tight spaces..."
Cavenn calls out to Snyk softly: "Lead on to the northwest there. We can check that area first then come back around." Assuming he will go that way, Cavenn follows closely behind.
Snyk proceeds northwest
Snyk: You see a strange sight. A large opening/room in the thistles that is completely empty. Surely something of this size would be in use. A storage area, a sleeping area, cooking, something. Tracks liter the dirt, but are obviously old and fading. You can also see that the tunnel continues on to the left, but cannot see beyond the out push of briar on that side.
Harness nervously glances about, wishing he had modifications for his ocular array, and wondering how his more fleshy friends were faring.
Hanress: You hear all the same things listed above: You can hear the surf beat against the rocks of the cliff that this bramble patch grows on. You know by the foot prints in the dirt that there has at least been gobling activity in the recent past. But you're ears do not pick up the sound of anything over the waves and the occcasional call of a sea bird. No movement besides your party members. No voices. Nothing
What is everyone else doing?
Saira is still following along, keeping a wary eye out for any hostile creatures.
'With that ones ability to see in the dark, lets hope it sees any foes first.'
'We'll have to figure out what we're going to do about a light source before we get any farther though'