Treasurefox's Rise of the Runelords (Inactive)

Game Master TreasureFox

The goblin doesn't even squirm. She just waits patiently...

Do you want to search or question this... thing?

Somebody question it, the rest look for Ameiko. She might need us before it tells us anything.

Anyone who wants to search the Glassworks can make a Perception check. Please state who you're traveling with (if anyone).

"Enough splitting up." - Helgarr answers - "If we are a team, it is time to start acting like it - we go together"

Are we carrying this then?

"We are" - the barbarian finishes resolute, picking up the bundled up goblin.

"If we're leaving, we should take the thing to Daverin Hosk, he'll know how to get the thing talking," Vandra offered, glaring at the creature tied up before them.

Search or leave? You can take the goblin with you either way.

"Why would we leave Vandra?" - Helgarr seems surprised - "Those we are looking for may be here. Ameiko may be here" - she adds, a slight hint of impatience to her voice.

She may not have the time. We need to hurry and look

Sorry, I guess I misread what was happening >.< Seriously thought we were about to leave. But that's alright, I can work with this. I hope.

"Somebody has to alert the sheriff and mayor about what happened here, especially since the Kaijitsu patron is currently encased in a glass tomb," Vandra explained to Helgarr. "I suggested giving the goblin to Hosk because he has a history with goblins and would know how to make it squeal."

That's cool Vandra, we just roll with the punches ;)

"I think Cleo is right - we need to move" - the barbarian nods back at Vandra - "No time to get anyone else now"

I'm assuming this conversation takes no longer than a few seconds, or Helgarr would already be gone, moving through the Glassworks :D

After searching the first floor, the heroes end their search having found almost nothing. The place has been completely ransacked. Sacks, crates, barrels and more have been destroyed, their contents emptied. Safes have been broken into, valuable materials have been taken. The only thing that was found was within the servant's quarters. This room is stained red by the massacre that took place, although the bodies were dragged away later for... amusement. Within the quarters, Maria noticed a letter written in the Tian language, along with a single gold piece.

The party also discovered a flight of stairs that lead to the basement. You have not investigated it yet.

That's why I have my Perception mod in my stats.

"So, who votes we go down the stairs to the undoubtedly creepy basement?" Vandra asked before shaking his head. "Wait, don't answer, stupid question. The answer is everybody. So, who's going first?"

"Maria, if she is willing to take a look at what lies ahead - if not, I will take the lead"

we have to Vandra, she's our friend. She starts to object to sending the girl, but stifles it knowing she is the best choice.

I will go second. Furnok takes out his hammer for striking around Helgarr.

I'll wait for if Maria does wish to scout out the place. If she does, I'd appreciate a Perception check, along with any other skill checks you deem necessary. If the rest of you want to do anything while she scouts, just lemme know. Also, that goblin is still being carried by Helgarr. She just hangs there like a rag doll. It should be getting kind of creepy.

Make sure that gobbo is gagged

She is gagged and fully bound. Escape DC is 25... she has a +3

I actually like the image of Helgarr moving around lugging the tied up, gagged goblin, like dirty laundry :D

Maria nods her head and quickly stealths down the stairs. stealth : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (6) + 8 = 14

As Maria quickly stealths down the stairs, she notices a stone corridor that stretches 40 ft. in front of her before turning out of sight, and to her left is a small 10 ft. hallway that has tons of ruined bricks laying on the floor. The small hallways turns sharply to the right.

As Maria enters, she hears goblin squabbling coming from around the stone corridor, along with the sound of wood being thrown on the floor. The squabbling is quickly silenced, before a loud goblin voice is heard. A few seconds of silence pass...

Maria moves back up the stairs and mouths "More goblins" to the others. Stealth: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (10) + 8 = 18

Lighting: All the rooms are lit with torches on the walls.

Double checking, since Maria rolled a new stealth, does that mean she would like to go back down?

That was to go back up unnoticed.

"Are they distracted?" - Helgarr nods - "Do we have a chance for a surprise attack?"

Everyone hears loud goblin cries coming from down the stairs

Let us go get em.

"Do you have an estimate of how many there are?"

More than 1, less than 4

She holds up two fingers then three and beckons the others then moves back down the stairs. stealth : 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

The goblins do not seem to notice anyone's approach, unless someone decides not to stealth.

Furnok looms silently, ready to go all Inglorious Bastich on the goblins.

Helgarr lays down their captive, drawing her weapon and glaring at him in a most self-explanatory way, then gets ready to engage.

The voices came from the corridor right ahead of you. It turns to the left after roughly 40 ft. Shall I assume a charge?

Time to batter up!

Hmm..What would we carve in goblin forehead?

Cleo will draw her dagger, and stay with the goblin captive. Keeping as best an eye on her while trying to stay appraised to the erupting combat to know if she's needed.

In the front: Furnok, Azeri
2nd: Helgarr, Jeaux
3rd: Maria
Back: Ali, Vandra
50 ft. behind Ali: Cleo

Ceiling: 10 ft.
Width: 10 ft.
Length: The far wall is 35 ft. from Ali and Vandra, or 20 ft. from Furnok and Azeri

As everyone races into the corridor, two burning glass bottles sail right into Furnok and Azeri. With two huge blasts, everything within 10 feet bursts into a fiery explosion. The goblins in question are hiding behind large crates at the very back of the long room. To the left, about 10 ft. away from Furnok and Azeri, lies a tight hallway with more bricks laying on the ground, similar to the small hallway they saw earlier.

Furnok and Cleo are up!

How the hell are four people in front of Maria when she's the only one who actually moved?

I asked if anyone wanted to charge in, and Furnok said it was time to batter up. Unless Maria wants to take the barrage instead of the boys.

Furnok charges a goblin and bashes with his Lucerne Hammer

PA,Charge: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 161d12 + 7 ⇒ (1) + 7 = 8

Guess it doesn't matter now everybody's wound up. I was stealthing forward to get a sneak attack. But Furnok just charged in. shrugsI take a movement penalty for sneaking anyways.

Azeri only took 2 Damage in the last fight so he is currently on 9/25. I'm just on my way to work now. Will be back at around 6pm NL time. If my turn comes up before then feel free to Bot me. Azeri charges and uses his Slam to open, with the charge he is at a +7 to hit and does a d8+3, and Ali will throw an Acid Splash or if he is not close enough, fire his Crossbow. Both the Acid Splash and the Crossbow are at a -1 to dice because of in Combat Penalties or a +3 if he has a target who isnt tgreatened. I hate being busy. :-/ Haha Later guys!

Cleo is guarding, alone with a nasty evil goblin, she's probably a little jittery.

Huh... To be honest, Helgarr was not going to charge in either. I was waiting for Maria's scouting report - we are up against really tough opponents, and Helgarr is not mindless, but an Urban Barbarian :P

Back up the stairs, the tied up goblin seems rather calm. She looks at Cleo as if she wants to say something.

Furnok charges into the fray with his giant hammer. Behind the crates, he now sees that the goblins each have a floating shield protecting them. It deflects Furnok's hammer with ease. Furthermore, Furnok can see that although these red-green goblins are unarmored, they seem to have particularly strong leathery hide. Each goblin carries a lit torch, and tons of potions, elixers, and other bottled oddities.

"You should not have come here." says a deep voice (in common) from behind the group. Coming around the corner, a calm but serious looking half elf man approaches Ali and Vandra. He carries with him a finely crafted shortbow with a quiver, and a potion. He is not wearing armor of any kind, and his clothes look dirty and stained. Even from here, the smell of alcohol is staggering. Instead of shooting from afar, he walks right up to the two casters. Targeting Vandra, the man tries to punch him in the stomach, but Vandra is too nimble.

Helgarr and Maria are up!

In hind sight, I should have just let Furnok charge by himself

I've made a google docs map for you to see.