Exhausting all of his energy, Chufffy moves into a flanking position to Reta.
"Ow. Ugh Poog not feel great. Longlegs mean!" Poog says as he stabs at the spider with a dogslicer then backs up out of its reach.
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Poog's strike is true, catching Lotslegs right across the.... um... face.
As the poison begins to take effect though, Poog visibly weakens.
BATTLE ORDER:
Poog <Already Gone
Lotslegs <Up next
Reta
Mogmurch <GO
Chuffy <Already Gone
" Get out of the way! I throw Bomb." Mog says as he readies a bomb waiting for the others to get clear
Mogmurch readies a bomb but hesitates in his throw until the others are clear.
Chittering furiously, Lotslegs turns her attention to Reta, attempting to take a bite out of the delicious goblin.
Luckily for Reta, Lotslegs lunges at the wrong time, missing the mark entirely. Furious, the giant spider clicks her fangs together.
BATTLE ORDER:
Poog
Lotslegs
Reta <GO
Chuffy <GO
Mogmurch <has action readied from previous turn
Patiently waiting for Reta to divert the creature’s attention with a mighty blow, Chuffy times his attack. Once Bigbad Badest of the Bad Rita finishes her devastating attack, Chufffy quietly slips his dog slicer forward, aiming for a vital spot.
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Chuffy scores a sold hit to Lotslegs flank. Does Reta have it in her to do the same?
BATTLE ORDER:
Poog
Lotslegs
Reta <GO
Chuffy
Mogmurch <has action readied from previous turn
Reta scuttles around lotslegs and fearlessly slices with her dogslicer.
Attack Damage
Crit confirmation Damage
Reta lands a resounding blow to Lotslegs flank. With an incoherent spider ruckus, the creature collapses to the ground.
As vigorously as the spider fought, it is likely that her lair is nearby. Perhaps she has additional equipment garnered from the many goblins she has consumed.
You are able to follow the spider's tracks back to her lair. After a quick search, you reveal the following:
A small MW light crossbow w/ 11 bolts
3 potions
6 pieces of licorice taffy
Mogmurch quickly claims the crossbow from himself. "I need this! I only have a few bombs and after that nothing." he says. Then tries to figure out the potions.
Well if you takes that you give me your magic sword. No good in your hands!
"But I like Shiney sword... Ok but if I needs it I get back." Mog says somewhat down trodden.
Poog still feels a bit sluggish from the bite, but straightens up a bit as they follow Mogmurch to the spider's lair. He may have not been good at fighting Lotslegs but Poog is good at spooting loot!
"Ooh, yummy candy! Make nice treat!" He sees Mogmurch licking and shaking the vials of liquid. "Here, let me help. You might get wrong."
Glaringly fixed on the prize, Chufffy quietly moves closer to the candy. While everyone is distracted with the larger prizes, the pimple faced rogue begins quickly making use of his sleight of hand skill.
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Perception
Reta's spots Chuffy stealing candies and almost cuts of his hand with ther brand new sword, sadly the disgusting Goblin is too fast for her...
That was close! Next time ugly Chuffy not so lucky!
Chufffy scowls a little at Reta's sharp perception, then quietly backs away from the sharp blade that almost severed his hand. "Does Chufffy get at least one candy?"
"We all get one and save one for later! No steal from us Chuffy. We all friends." Mog seems slightly hurt by Chuffy trying to steal all the candy then eats his piece and forgets.
With a look of dissatisfaction, Chufffy accepts his single piece of candy. As quick as he can lay his hands on the succulent item, he shoves it into his mouth. Displaying only a moment of sheer pleasure, Chufffy moves off into the shadows and begins watching each goblin and what they do with their piece of candy.
You are able to identify the potions as:
2 potions of Cure Moderate Wounds
A potion of Bull's Strength
A potion of Boar's Endurance
Having found nothing else in Lotslegs' lair, you decide that it is time to move on. The fireworks are not going to find themselves after all, and you can't return to the Licktoads empty handed.
Going back to Scribbleface's map, you pick back up on your hike to the shipwreck.
After a few hours of hiking, the shipwreck looms just ahead. The wreck isn't on the coast, but it is close enough that you can hear the crashing of waves. In addition to the sounds of the sea, you also hear the bark of a dog and several neighs from a nearby horse.
A two-masted ship lies mired in the mud in this clearing, its rigging thick with moss and decorated with lanterns and windchimes made from goblin skulls and bones. Strange writing is faintly visible along the ship’s prow, while the soggy, swampy “yard” that surrounds the wreck is encircled by a rickety wooden fence. A thin curl of smoke wafts up from a chimney that protrudes from an unusual box-like structure near the ship's bow.
There is only one foul creature that could call this place home... Vorka!
Just as you enter the fence, a creature emerges from the side of the ship. The foul beast stands astride four hoofed legs. It is clearly aggressive, and it makes its way quickly towards you. Again, both sides are too surprised by the presence of the other to gain an advantage.
Battle Order:
Poog <GO
Reta <GO
Chuffy <GO
Stomp
Mogmurch
Reta swings her new and fancy magic doggslicer at the ugly beast.
Attack Damage
Chufffy quickly moves to the fare side of the make shift ladder that leads to the ship. Once Obscured from the horrifying creatures line of sight, he attempts to hide.
Poog hisses as the horse comes into view. "Bah! Knew Vorka bad, but to ally with a horse? Even worse than thought!"
He steps just past the fence and draws out a javelin from his sack.
The horse charges towards your party, clearly intent on murder.
The animal charges straight for Reta, completely missing Chuffy's hiding spot. So focused is the horse that he risks a shot from Poog.
Although Poog misses the galloping horse, Reta is ready with the Chief's dogslicer when it arrives. This weapon is imbued with a hatred for horse that is nearly equivalent of an actual goblin. Reta's strike hits home.
Reta's shot is perfect, felling he creature in a single blow. This leaves the yard clear for an approach to the ship. The rickety gangplank that Chuffy is hiding behind appears to be the only way onto the boat, and it looks to be "treacherous" at best.
"Is there anything useful here? We need more shiny things." Mog says as he looks around.
"Shhhhh!" Poog says, loudly. "Shiny things good, but more horses bad. Not want to let more know we here. We be stealthy goblins, yes?"
"Chuffy!" the cleric whisper-calls. "How ladder look?"
Chufffy carefully inspects the ramp for traps and stability.
After the careful inspection, Chuffy makes his way up the ramp and takes a look through the door.
The horse didn't appear to have anything of value with it, except horse meat for the trip back to the village.
Chuffy carefully inspects the gangplank onto the ship, paying special attention to its stability and the presence of any traps. It appears there is a large wasp nest attached to the vines leading up the side. It is rigged to fall once someone disturbs the vines. Having seen it though, it can be easily avoided. Otherwise, the gangplank looks stable enough, although its steep angle will require some climbing.
Chuffy makes it up the gangplank easily, but the rest of the group struggles, taking up extra time. Eventually, the entire party makes it to the main deck of the ship.
The main deck of the shipwreck is cluttered with objects both natural and artificial. Thick swaths of leafy vines grow over the deck, and shiny green patches of algae and moss grow where the vines do not. The central cabin's roof has a wide edge, creating a canopied walkway along the ship's sides. A flight of steps up to the roof of the ship's main cabin, the entrance to which is blocked by a door decorated by a large number of rodent and bird skulls. A smoking stovepipe chimney extends up from the ship's highest point above.
From somewhere on the decrepit ship, you can hear the muffled sound of a barking dog. Despite your fear, it is time to begin exploring for the fireworks.
Chufffy quietly moves into the area and begins inspecting the main deck for signs of a trap. On occasion he turns back to the group and puts his finger to his lips.
Once confident the area is free of traps, Chufffy approaches the closed door on the main deck, where he quietly listens for signs of life within.
Mog follows behind trying to be quiet.
Satisfied with Chuffy's work in stopping him from getting hit on the head by wasps, Poog follows the sneaker as he makes his way around the central room.
Chufffy stops from time to time and attempt to determine who is making the god awful racket as the group enters the room. After the second attempt to locate the sound, he determines it is himself who is not being sneaky enough.
Chufffy scowls at the fact that Mogmurch and Poog are better at being sneaky.
Listening at the door, Chuffy hears the faint sounds of snoring... perhaps a sleeping goblin lies inside. This is clearly not where the sound of dogs is coming from.
(This probably not a goblin! Goblin never have horse!)
Chufffy lowers his voice to barley a whisper.
"Goblins move and goblins sneak."
"Goblins want to have a peak!"
Carefully, Chufffy inspects the door for traps.
Confident that the door is clear of traps, Chufffy slowly and quietly begins to open the door.
Sliding his pimple covered face tight up against the door, Chufffy attempts to see what is inside.
As Chuffy opens the door and sticks his hideous face up to the crack, Poog draws out a javelin and mutters a quick prayer to Zarongel.
Oh great Zarongel, Big-God of flame, foot, and dead dogs. LEt us sneak good, beat mean goblin-eater, and get fireworks, be great heroes. Give Poog luck, Poog cut up horse and burn for you? Horse just big dog, right? You probably fine with it. Praise Zarongel.
Chuffy opens the door just far enough to push his face through. What he sees inside is horrifying. There are goblin bones piled in every corner, and a small candle burns atop a goblin skull. The reek of rotted meat lies heavy, and its source is clear... Vorka lays on the bed!
Chufffy visually inspects the floor between himself and the sleeping Vorka. He then watches Vorka's breathing to determine if the foul thing is truly asleep.
(Zarongel answered Poog's prayer!)
Quietly Chufffy moves over to the bed and raises his chopper high into the air. With a powerful two handed swing, the rogue brings the blade down in an attempt to perform a Coup Da Grace.
Chuffy is able to sneak to Vorka's bedside. He comes down with his dogslicer, aiming for vital areas that will surely mean Vorka's doom.
Unfortunately, Chuffy's aim is slightly off. As the dogslicer cuts into Vorka, her eyes pop open.
Battle Order:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Vorka
Reta
Poog
In a slight panick mog fires his crossbow.
But the bolt thuds into the far wall.
Poog sees Chuffy move through the door, then hears a loud squelch. Wondering what's going on, the cleric moves into the room.
Battle Order:
Chuffy <GO
Mogmurch <GO
Vorka
Reta
Poog
Startled by Vorka's sudden awakening, Chufffy swings a second time hoping to strike a fatal blow before the atrocity can join the fight.
"For all the lives you have wrecked."
"For all the bones you chose to collect."
"I sink my blade, deep into your neck."
"Now goblins free of your blight."
"Goblins lurk throughout the night."
"Death comes quickly to your door."
"Leave this place now, you are welcome here no more."
Chufffy's voice builds from a whisper to a level everyone in the room can hear.
"Die Vorka, DIE!"
"Watch out! You folz!" Mog says as he throws a bomb!.
Chuffy lands another blow to Vorka, cutting deep with his dogslicer.
Not wanting to wait to join battle, Mogmurch lobs a bomb in Vorka's direction. Unfortunately, it was only in her general direction. The bomb misses its mark...
...landing directly on Chuffy's head!
Chuffy manages to partially dodge the blast, as does Vorka.
Vorka attempts to rise from her pallet, invoking attacks of opportunity from Chuffy and Reta.
Chuffy
Reta
Both strikes find their mark.
Vorka turns her attention to Reta, drawing a scimitar.
Battle Order:
Chuffy
Mogmurch
Vorka
Reta <GO
Poog <GO
Poog shuffles over quickly as Chuffy's multiple strikes still fail to fall Vorka. As Reta scores a hit, he draws on Zarongel's power and launches a ray of fire at the cannibal.
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As Poog's ray smacks into the wall, Reta lashes out with her dogslicer, attempting to end Vorka once and for all. Unfortunately, her slash goes just wide
Battle Order:
Chuffy <GO, You do have flanking
Mogmurch <GO
Vorka
Reta
Poog
Taking advantage of Rita's distracting wild swing. Chufffy lunges his blade forward in an attempt to cut deeply into Vorka's kidney.