Each PC should have 3 hero points..
Ellaria loads another bolt and fires it at the mite, hoping for better luck this time.
Move the flaming sphere into the square with the mite. He needs to make that save (dc 15)
Eadric moves quickly to strip the sleeping mites of their weapons, gathering up the rest of weapons from the fallen mites as well, before pitching the lot into a corner away from the mites. He then moves to cut the wounded kobold free from its restraints while remarking, Perhaps we should tie up those two before they awaken.
After cutting the kobold free Eadric tries to determine the extent of its injuries while seeing if it speaks common.
Glancing over his shoulder towards the others, Eadric inquires, Should we clear and secure the rest of the lair before we get too involved here?
How is the group for healing?
Torod sees the kobold's hatred for the mites and he has to ignore the feelings that stir within him as he is reminded of the words of the will'o'wisp.
Ellaria approaches the kobold. "Tell us more about this statue you were looking for".
Ellaria nods and hands over to the kobold some of her ration, while asking: "What is your name?", and after the kobold answers and starts eating, she continues: "Why is this statue so important? Is it magical?"
"This could be a chance for us to use diplomacy. It would be a learning experience for Eadric, who knows only one way to deal with folk." Torod jokes.
Eadric questions the kobold while keeping an eye on the tunnels, You attacked the mites to recover this statue? How did the mites get it from you in the first place? And why, why did they want it? What is the significance of it to them? If we help you recover it what wil you do with it? Where is your tribe located?
Turning to the others he adds, Should we clear the rest of the lair before we look for this statue?
Hearing Torod's jibe, Eadric switches to elven to communicate without the kobold understanding, Wasn't the statue back in the other room on the table? Along with the burlap sack of coins?
Ellaria moves closer to the group and whispers: "Well, if we are getting involved in this, I guess we should take the kobold's side and help him. After all, siding with the mites isn't really an option anymore".
Eadric continues to whisper in elven as he responds to Ellaria, I'm not sure that we should be on either 'side'. We don't have nearly enough information to be forming alliances at this point. It seems fairly obvious that the mites are wicked nasty creatures, but we would be foolish to assume that the kobolds are innocent merely on the word of one warrior. Regardless, we should endevour to learn more of this tribe of kobolds. If they should represent a threat to the safety and stability of the area, then they will need to be dealt with... after we ensure that this lair no longer poses a threat to anyone.
Turning to Mikmek, Eadric switches to common before addressing the scaly warrior, If we help you recover this statue, will you allow us to accompany you back to your tribe so that we might discuss matters of importance with your leaders?
"Looks like we've found another ally. Let's finish these mites before we go celebrate."
Eadric motions at Mikmek, Are you well enough to assist us in routing the remainder of the mites and help in the search for your precious statue? Once we have finished in both these tasks we will accompany you to your tribe.
Eadric switches to elven and responds to Torod's comment. That could prove to be a tad optimistic, but I hope that you are right. We could use some allies familiar with the area... I just hope that by taking out the mites, removing a major competitor of the kobolds, that we haven't caused ourselves more problems by providing relief to a potential adversary.
In common, Eadric adds, Well, what say everyone? Should we take care of the tick now? Or continue in this direction, and see what else lies ahead?
"Mikmek, can you ride this tick? Do you want to?"
Eadric arches an eyebrow at Ellaria's question of Mikmek, but remains silent. This aught to be entertaining if he tries...
No thanks. You can have my share...
Let's get on with it... the smell down here is beginning to wear on me. Let's clear out the rest of the lair, find this statue and get topside.
Eadric moves towards the room's other exit, deciding to leave the tick for the moment.
"Ah yes. A little broadsword diplomacy."
Not sure where Obi has gotten to..........
Ellaria moves closer to the tick and examines it a bit more closely, then follows Eadric deeper into the dungeon.
Is there another way out?
Ellaria slowly moves forward, examines the map and checks the sack for anything interesting.
"This seems like a map of the area", Ellaria says while examining the map. "Looks like there is more loot in the kobold caves, which are here <points at the map>. Maybe we could ask our new friend here or barter with them - these seem to be their spears as well".
Ellaria smiles at the mites' game. "I hope we don't have to kill them", she says to the rest of the group.
Eadric is interested in the mention of the ring. That could be Svetlana's missing wedding ring. We will have to make sure to recover it when we visit the kobolds. I think a trade of the ring for the statue sounds reasonable, don't you think Mikmek?
Eadric scoops up the coins, while examining the table top diorama with Ellaria. That should make it easier to locate the kobolds lair, if Mikmek should prove unwilling.
Switching back to common Eadric inquires of Mikmek, Do you wish to take the spears back to your tribe? Otherwise I'll pitch them in the chasm.
As the Wardens reach the new room, Eadric stays his sword arm at Ellaria's comment. What do you propose Ellaria?
"We could just leave them be..." Obi ventures softly.
Ellaria thinks, then adds: "I can try to cast a spell and have them fall asleep. Although I tend to agree that leaving them would be just as good an option, and probably even better".
It is obvious to whoever looks that Eadric isn't really keen on letting obviously evil creatures remain where they can continue to thrive and cause problems. Of course, he isn't too keen to have them move off to trouble someone else either... no matter how "cute" they happen to appear at the moment.
Initiative
Target one with a stormburst. I'll get closer to them if necessary.
Stormburst: to hit R Touch
Stormburst: damage + -2 pen to hit for 1 rd