" I am a master of the sacred elements! Your fish flinging will not avail you!"
Choombolat ignores the fish and summons his mystical bow to loose a dart of force at the most wounded kobold. Simultaneously, his eyes glow with icy elemental force that lashes out at the enemy.
Slorol attacks the kobold right in front of him. With one swing, he definitely hurts the creature, but alas it still stands. The fighter then raises his shield, hoping to stave off any additional attacks.
Borkinhaf runs around the other side of the blue kobold and easily skewers it.
Bruna points at the red kobold. It clutches its head as it falls to the table, life drained out of its eyes.
Then Choombolat unleashes a ray of frost at the pink kobold who freezes to death. Then points at the brown kobold. An arcane bolt slams into its side.
The brown kobold attempts to skewer Borkinhaf.
But doesn't get past her armor. Then it steps up the stairs and calls out to the room above in Draconic.
The white kobold steps up to Borkinhaf and attempts to slash at her.
Similarly, this kobold can't hit worth anything!
Just then, more kobolds arrive from the north. Two of these kobolds look slightly stronger and carry crossbows (light and dark green). But the kobold behind them is a whole lot bigger (purple). "What is the meaning of this! Intruding in our home and killing off my people!?"
The two green kobolds unleash their crossbows at Borkinhaf.
They can't hit either! But the large purple kobold points at Borkinhaf. The rogue starts to whimper in fear.
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[u]Round 2-3[/u]
Bruna (20/20)
Choombolat (16/16) (fished!)
Slorol (28/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown (-5 hp)
White
Light green
Dark green
Purple
Borkinhaf (15/15) (fear?)
"The meaning of this? We're here to track down some fish thieves, and your compatriots upstairs attacked us!"
Slorol moves up to protest.
He slips on his bum bum.
Standing up, he tries moving again.
This time, succeeding at putting himself beetween Borkinhaf and the main bunch of kobolds.
"We were just hired to catch the thieves. If you have nothing to do with it, we have no quarrel with you."
Choombolat waits to see whether the kobold leader has anything to say before committing to a course of action...
()
"By 'catching' thieves, you mean slaughtering an entire tribe. Those 'compatriots' were young and didn't know any better. They were simply defending our claim to this land.". She snarls. "But you come in, kill them."
She surveys the killing ground. "Yes, we stole a few fish. But that doesn't mean you had to kill us all. We're barely surviving down here and I doubt we'll survive after this.". She snarls again. "If you wanted to talk, I would've turned myself in. But you had to come and be violent. We have no choice but to return this violence."
"There are other options above ground, options we'd be happy to help you explore. Your tribe seems to be excellent at making snares and traps, those could be useful for hunting. Or even fishing if you like fish. Come upstairs with us, and we'll help you find a new home."
Slorol will sheathe his sword but keep his shield up.
Sheathe sword (A), Raise Shield (A), and Seek in a 30' cone for traps or other enemies (A) Perception +7
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[u]Round 2-3[/u]
Bruna (20/20)
Choombolat (16/16) (fished!)
Slorol (28/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown (-5 hp)
White
Light green
Dark green
Purple
Borkinhaf (15/15) (fear?)
Seeing that his companions are attempting diplomacy, Choombolat refrains from attacking and allows the energy of the spell he was beginning to cast to recede back into himself. The two shadowy duplicates that were just starting to take shape dissipate without firing their missiles. Instead, the wizard summons a mystic shield and cleans himself of fish.
"The others we met did not seem willing to explain themselves. But I am listening now, if you have anything to say."
Choombolat cleans off the fish and casts a spell, protecting him from any further attack. He waits and sees what the kobolds do.
Borkinhaf seems a bit intimidated of the kobolds and starts shaking in her boots!
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[u]Round 2-3[/u]
Bruna (20/20)
Choombolat (16/16)
Slorol (28/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown (-5 hp)
White
Light green
Dark green
Purple
Borkinhaf (15/15) (frightened 2)
Borkinhaf attempts to hide behind the table while Bruna moves up and protects herself.
"Fools. You think you can talk now after killing half my tribe.".
She turns to Choombolat. "Those kobolds were young and inexperienced. They only know one thing: to protect our tribe at all cost. No reason for you to murder them.". She's very angry, surveying the room, then yells out. "KILL THEM ALL!"
The brown kobold charges and flanks Slorol. He tries to stab the elf.
The white one follows suit and stabs Slorol as well!
Neither of these kobolds seem to be able to pierce Slorol's armor.
The two greenish kobolds line their crossbows at Slorol and fire! They reload and fire again.
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One shot takes Slorol by surprise! A solid *thwack*!
Then the boss/tribe leader points at Slorol again and three arcane missiles fly at him.
Which nearly knocks Slorol out!
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[u]Round 3-4[/u]
Bruna (20/20)
Choombolat (16/16)
Slorol (2/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown (-5 hp)
White
Light green
Dark green
Purple
Borkinhaf (15/15) (frightened 2)
Slorol steals a glance at the crossbow bolt sticking out of his neck.
"Oh the gods."
He swipes at Brown.
He'll step back and raise his shield after.
().
With one fell swoop, he cuts the brown kobold in half. ) Then the elf steps back and raises his shield, hoping for a little protection.
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[u]Round 3-4[/u]
Bruna (20/20)
Choombolat (16/16)
Slorol (2/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown
White
Light green
Dark green
Purple
Borkinhaf (15/15) (frightened 2)
Choombolat frowns.
"Just a trick to get us off our guard, I see. If it is battle you seek, then battle you shall have! Namzaruum shall lay you low, and the hooves of wrath ride over you!"
The wizard works his spell, and three Choombolats bend three bows of light and loose three unerring mystic bolts at the kobold leader.
Three Choombolats appear as each fire a mystic bolt towards the leader. She screams in pain. "You're next, wizard!" she spits out.
Bruna manages to channel positive energy as Slorol's wounds slowly heal up.
Then Borkinhaf runs around the white kobold and stabs. But she's unnaturally scared () so her aim is just slightly off. But the rogue finally manages to shake off her frightened condition and is more than ready to fight!
The white kobold then runs behind Borkinhaf and stabs. "Stay away from me!"
Both the green kobolds drop their crossbows, draw their shortswords, and step forward. Then both stab at Slorol.
Though neither kobold seems to hit!
Lastly, the kobold leader retaliates against Choombolat! Three missiles flies towards him
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[u]Round 4-5[/u]
Bruna (30/30)
Choombolat (13/24)
Slorol (14/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown
White
Light green
Dark green
Purple (-12 hp)
Borkinhaf (9/15)
Slorol turns and smiles at Bruna.
He swings at dark green twice, then raises his shield.
vs flanking
vs flanking
Choombolat doubles down against the kobold leader's retaliation, loosing a second volley of unerring magic missiles.
Bruna moves up while she heals up Slorol. The elf's wounds slowly stitch up.
Borkinhaf easily stabs the dark green one, slaying the kobold! Then she turns to the white kobold and hurts it badly!
Slorol turns to the lighter green kobold. He stabs at it, but this one is just a touch tougher than normal. Slices and dices but its still standing!
Then Choombolat retaliates against the boss kobold. Three solid missiles slam against her side.
The white kobold stabs at Borkinhaf.
No luck! It then dashes up to be near the boss kobold.
The light green kobold, though barely standing, attempts to stab at Slorol.
It too runs up to be adjacent to the boss kobold.
And then she again casts magic missile, this time focusing on the three closest opponents.
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[u]Round 5-6[/u]
Bruna (26/30)
Choombolat (13/24)
Slorol (19/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown
White (-5)
Light green (-11 hp)
Dark green
Purple (-21 hp)
Borkinhaf (14/24)
Slorol will take an Attack of Opportunity as the green kobold runs off.
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On his turn, Slorol winds up and suddenly charges, striking at White.
He raises his shield.
Slorol attempts to slash at the kobold as it runs away, but unfortunately, the kobold is too quick to escape! He does manage to slay the white kobold instead though!
Bruna moves up to Borkinhaf and quickly heals her wounds before sending her off to battle. Therogue then dashes up to behind the kobold, buts unfortunately, can't seem to hit anything.
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[u]Round 5-6[/u]
Bruna (26/30)
Choombolat (13/24)
Slorol (19/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown
White
Light green (-11 hp)
Dark green
Purple (-21 hp)
Borkinhaf (22/24)
Choombolat's eyes gleam as the kobold leader attacks the other three.
"You will regret taking your attention off of me!" he booms, raising his horse-carved staff high above his head and redoubling the intense barrage of missiles into the enemy leader.
Choombolat recovers a spell and blasts it at the boss! She explodes, cursing out in Draconic as she dies.
The last remaining kobold drops his bow and holds his hands up. "No, I give up! You killed our boss. I'm the only one left here. Please let me go!"
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[u]Round 5-6[/u]
Bruna (26/30)
Choombolat (13/24)
Slorol (19/28) (oiled!)
Pink
Yellow
Blue
Red
Brown
White
Light green (-11 hp)
Dark green
Purple
Borkinhaf (22/24)
Slorol will raise his shield, and ready an action for a nonlethal strike if the kobold makes an aggressive move.
"I meant everything I said earlier. We were sent here to investigate missing fish. That's all. We're more than happy to take you upstairs and show you how you might be able to use snares or traps to catch fish for a living. If you prefer to live underground, I think there are some kobolds in Absalom that make their living moving goods through the sewers."
"Ab... Absalom? I've heard of that place.". He is completely surrendered now. "I would like that. Zolgran was mean and nasty. She would abuse us if she didn't get what she wanted...". He looks around, still nervous.
"The fish though...". He doesn't continue his train of thought.
"I agree, we should accept his surrender."
Choombolat moves to collect the dropped bow and any other weapons the kobold possesses.
"Is there anything else down here besides you kobolds?" he asks.
"Who's Zolgran?
Look, I'm on the verge of beating you into unconsciousness. You better tell us what you know about everything!"
Slorol's voice cracks when he tries to act tough.
The kobold struggles to speak... "A dragon.... a green dragon. It was just born. Zolgran..." he points to the dead kobold boss lady, "she was raising it. Some of her meanness rubbed off on the dragon. It's angry all the time. I stay far away from it when I can. We were stealing to fish to feed it."
The kobold looks around cautiously. "Please take me to this Absalom. There are nicer kobolds there, right? I don't want to work for another like Zolgran again..."
Looking at the body of Zolgran, you find she has an eggshell necklace, an iron key, and a staff. Heading into the room to the north, you see her 'throne', which also served as her personal resting area. A straw pallet rests here. Examining the throne, it looks like it belongs upstairs in the ballroom area.
There is also an old, rusty iron chest in this room. Atop the chest is a large, broken eggshell that's almost 2 feet tall. Ivory in color, the shell has green veins running through it, and it's clear that the pieces of eggshell worn by the boss and many of the kobolds came from this egg. There are large claw marks, bigger than any kobold could make, down one side of the shell.
The chest is locked.
Also, the room to the east (the room the kobold said the dragon would be in), you can spot rather large mushrooms.
Slorol doesn't have Arcana. He will use the key, though.
Slorol uses the key to open up the chest. Inside is a silver bracelet with a fish pattern worth about 5 gp, a very old map that depicts some strange-looking dungeon, a sword with a dwarven face carved into the hilt, a wand, 2 potions, and a hat.
Choombolat believes the sword, the wand, the potions, and hat are all magical.
Choombolat takes one look at the sword. Must be a very powerful artifact. Maybe one of the rumored lost dwarven swords of lore.
He also knows, without a doubt, the wand is a wand of heal and the potions are healing potions.
The hat, he believes, is a hat of disguise, but he's not as sure.
Slorol will use the hat of disguise, along with some props (eggshell necklace and staff) to disguise himself as Zolgran (or at least a random kobold).
"Let's pretend I captured you, it will get us close."
As the heroes head into the room, there is no immediate sign of the dragon. Towering yellow mushrooms cover the floor of the cave, some reaching over ten feet in height. They seem to emit a pale light, giving the entire chamber an eerie glow. Shattered remnants of barrels - torn open with their contents nowhere to be seen - lay scattered around the base of the mushrooms. Somewhere off on the far side of the chamber, something stirs, and a faint snarl comes from the shadows.
"If we need to fight him, where would we want to do it? i will try to move him there."
Bruna realizes these are just normal cave mushrooms. Edible, but bland tasting. Borkinhaf attempts to hide behind mushrooms.