Although Suki can hear the noise of conversation behind the door, she cant understand the language. Still wishing to remain undetected, Suki silently heads back down the hall, trying the lock on her way. She stands beside Bamur and watches as the goblin falls to the feet of Tagagashi. Does anyone know a different language? I can hear a conversation behind those doors but I cannot translate.
We three know a number of languages, but I am assuming you need someone who speaks goblin, which means me, Mythandor replies before casting detect magic and looking over the three dead goblins.
If you're listening at doors you might as well get Zoogore's. We should probably get a peak around those corners past the doors too.
I could go sneak a peak, Kip offers.
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Fort Inevitable Locations
The Red Shield Tavern
Emerald Spire Level 1 (25-B)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (25-K)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (25-M)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (25-S)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (25-T)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (25-Z)
In a gory display of masterful precision, Tagagashi presents the still beating heart of his vanquished foe, on the tip of his sword, as the goblins corpse falls to the floor at his feet.
From, the far side of the room Suki stealths back to the group bringing word of what was down the hall, requiring aid to make use of it. Mythandor offers his services as he looks over their fallen opponents quickly, pocketing some gold pieces for the party's treasure . Some quick conversation and the party decides to scope out everything accessible before moving on.
Zoogore, grinning, bows and 'presents' the door to Suki as though she were royalty. After you, your highness.
Tagagashi turns to his left, now facing Kip, Well if you're looking for something to do, I might have just the thing for you. It appears this isn't just a hiding spot, but it's actually a tunnel. I believe it connects to the trapped room from earlier. There's a couple of problems though, the samurai hesitates and looks around the room, scanning each of his companions, It's a tight fit, and knowing these goblins, the tunnel might be trapped as well. However, would they really trap a hidden tunnel?
Facing Mythandor, the ninja replies, I would assume the same, we can head to that door once I've checked the one here.
Suki chuckles and slaps Zoogore's hand out of the way, stepping up to the door. Once again she presses her ear up to the door and closes her eyes as she focuses in..
With Bamur still watching the other corridor and Suki listening at the remaining door, Kip shrugs his shoulders. Can do.
He steps past Tagagashi and over the goblin's remains. I'll need Mr. Bigglesworth for a moment, he remarks as the glowing figure floats past, into the passageway, and proceeds forward ahead of Kip.
The halfling starts into the tunnel just at the tail edge of the light begins to recede into the darkness.
Bamur silently stares down the corridor, ready to defend his companions.
Agreed, replies to Suki.
The wizard then retreats back the way they just came so that he can see into the trapped tower, hoping to see Mr Biggleworth emerge at the other end.
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Fort Inevitable Locations
The Red Shield Tavern
Emerald Spire Level 1 (26-B)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (26-K)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (26-M)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (26-S)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (26-T)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (26-Z)
Mythandor backtracks to the room avoided earlier as Tagagashi keeps an eye on Kip, as best he can, until the sorcerer disappears down the tunnel, just outside the lights illumination.
As far as you can see, so far, the tunnel keeps it's size and is free and clear of any traps, secrets or debris. Roughly 30-40 feet ahead of you the tunnel looks to turn right and that's where you loose sight.
The tunnel is 4 feet tall. Medium creatures walking upright can navigate the tunnel by squeezing to move. Small and smaller creatures can move about normally, as can most quadrupedal Medium creatures (including goblin dogs).
At the third door now, Suki listens closely, aware that anything behind it likely heard the sounds of their 'scuffle'.
You hear nothing. You hear it for long enough that you start to pull back when the sound of wood creaking barely catches your attention... a chair?... a bow?... Zoogore?...?
Kip continues down the cramped passageway until he finds something, or the end.
Mythandor watches for Mr. Bigglesworth and/or Kip to emerge into the trapped tower. He scans the whole area to make sure nothing else is sneaking up on them.
As the room grows dark Bamur notices the other three struggling to see without Mr. Bigglesworth's help. You might want to light a torch or lantern just in case something happens before Kip returns, he suggests.
The sound of nothing fills Sukis ear as she tries to listen in. Just as she thinks she's heard enough, the sound of wood creaking barely catches her ear. She turns around scanning the room to make sure the noise had come from behind the door. Still unsure, Suki tries the lock and checks for traps...
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Fort Inevitable Locations
The Red Shield Tavern
Emerald Spire Level 1 (27-B)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (27-K)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (27-M)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (27-S)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (27-T)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (27-Z)
Kip and Mythandor both have an 'all clear' view of the room Bamur warned against entering from the hallway. The wizard keeps an eye from the hall, safely avoiding the danger area, while the other arcane caster enters the room via the secret tunnel...
As you reach the north end of the tunnel you see a loop of rope hanging as a handle on your left. You follow the rope up and across the ceiling to the entrance; clearly this is the release for the trap leading into this room. Good thing you didn't follow that little bastard in here!
As Bamur mentions a light source for those not gifted with darkvision, he sees Tagagashi pulling a hooded lantern from his gear and setting it up on the table. Zoogore wipes a scuff from the blade of his scythe as Suki, already at the door, uses the new source of light to begin examining it ...
Your search of the door finds it both untapped and unlocked.
That's far enough Mr. Bigglesworth. We've seen all we need to down here. Let's rejoin the others, he adds as he turns back down the tunnel. The glowing figure overtakes the sorcerer and returns to the room where the others still stand around a closed door.
A moment after, Kip re-emerges as well. Nothing to report other than a rope to trigger the ceiling collapse. Turning to address Bamur directly, he adds a hearty, Thank you Master Dwarf and your keen eye. I for one certainly appreciates not being squished flat!
Mythandor, seeing Mr. Biggleworth retreat back the way he came returns to the room as well. Any progress on that door Suki?
Bamur nods in acknowledgment of Kip's thank you. I'm just glad I saw it when I did.
Turning from the door, Suki replies. This door is unlocked and it seems to be fine, trap wise, but I think I might've heard something creaking from behind it. Suki steps away from the door and heads towards the hall entrance . As for these doors, they also seem to be clear of traps. I heard something crying from a locked one, and a conversation which I cannot decipher from an unlocked door. She explains, peaking from around the corner. Anyone care to have a listen?
The samurai turns his gaze to the wizard now. Well I would assume that conversation Suki spoke of would be between goblins. Perhaps you should see what they have to say. You understand Goblin, do you not?
I just stated that I speak Goblin yes.
Do you think the Goblin's have something interesting to say? Sweeping his hand in the direction of two of the slain Goblins he continues, One of these two was sleeping and the other was piling food in its ear.
If I had to guess, I'd say the creaking sound you hear beyond this door is probably that of a bow being drawn. We haven't exactly been quiet here on this side. They are ready for us.
The crying behind a locked door is most likely a prisoner of some kind. Could you hazard a guess as to what kind of creature it was that you heard?
The door with the Goblin's chatting. Maybe they haven't heard us yet.
So the decision is, door number one with the likely ambush waiting on the other side. Door number two, locked with someone crying within. Or door number three, more Goblin's who may or may not yet know we are here.
What are all your thoughts?
I don't like the idea of leaving gobbies that are aware we are here behind us. I say we take them first, Bamur replies.
Was the door locked from the inside or the outside? Is the crying one locked in, or might they be just locking us out?
I agree with Bamur; we shouldn't let them tell the others or sneak off and maybe even plan an attack.
I also agree. Suki replies We should deal with what's behind the door in this room first.
And Kip, It was definitely locked from the other side, I didn't want to make any noise fiddling with it yet.
So the crying creature could let itself out then.
No matter. We take on this door first, and if the cryer or the chatters show up, we deal with them as well.
I would suggest cracking the door open first and taking a look. Should provide significant cover against any attacks forthcoming. Alternatively, Kip could make himself or myself invisible, open the door and then move in and use magic to take out as many of them as we can while everyone else charges in after.
Looking over at Tagagashi and Zoorgore, he adds a third option. Or just open the door and charge in, consequences be damned.
Which would you like to try?
Sounds like whichever plan we choose I'm not the first in the door, so I'll let those putting themselves at risk to decide, and I'll go along with whatever is chosen.
I'm game for either of the three choices, Kip replies while looking at Suki, Tagagashi and Zoogore for their opinions.
The samurai looks over to the scythe-wielder and smirks, I think Zoogore and I would prefer the third option. Tagagashi picks his shield up, and adjusts it back onto his arm. As he walks to the door he draws his sword and raises his shield, Same procedure as last time, you ready? Knowing his friend is always ready for anything, The swordsman kicks the door in...
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Fort Inevitable Locations
The Red Shield Tavern
Emerald Spire Level 1 (28)
As the group narrows their options down to three choices, the samurai picks his choice and immediately sets to action. With a sharp, booted thrust forward, Tagagashi sends the tattered remains of the door scattering across the floor in front of him. Immediately he is face to face with another pair of the dirty little creatures, both of which already have bows drawn and aimed. Suki and Kip are the quickest of the companions to respond to this new threat ...
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Fort Inevitable Locations
The Red Shield Tavern
Emerald Spire Level 1 (28)
The party members barely have time to register the presence of two new enemies fbefore bows twang and goblins scream! Gashina bagraga regigga! Hurn jarg gazza!!! The first shot flies directly toward Tagagashi ...
At their current volume, Mythandor has no problem hearing what the goblins are saying:
"Stop them fool! He will take our heads!!!"
... The arrow flies true but strikes the swordsman's shield and falls away harmlessly. A moment behind the first, another arrow sails at the lead intruder as the assailant leaps off the table for a better line of sight ...
... This time the attack ricoches off the wall above the smashed in door. The samurai notes the creatures poor accuracy as he analyses the scene before him.
Tagagashi runs straight forward to his closest opponent, I got this one, you get the other one, Zoogore! The samurai lowers his shield, and slashes at the goblin with his sword.
The words were barely out of Tagagashi's mouth as Zoogore squeezes his mass through the door and zeroes in on the second archer. While close to the samurai, he says under his breath, grinning, I'll help you with yours when I'm done with this one! The hulking half-orc heaves his scythe, with tremendous force behind it, aiming to make sure no more arrows are sent into the air ...
... Grimacing as his blade takes a piece out of the wall, but not the goblin, Zoogore retracts his weapon so as not to leave himself open to the little bastard. I gotta remember how quick these little dirtbags are, next one is getting stuffed in a corner first ...
Kip dips into the room and uses his cantrip once again. Crush! Crush!
Mythandor steps into the doorway and follows Kip's lead, conjuring arcane magic to befuddle any goblins not already dazed or dead.
Bamur, seeing the room is already quite crowded, holds his position and keeps watch over the group's collective backsides.
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Fort Inevitable Locations
The Red Shield Tavern
Emerald Spire Level 1 (29)
The first two through the door engage the enemies viscously. Tagagashi dropping his opponent with a single grisly opening through its mid section, followed a moment later by Zoogore's scythe narrowly missing it's target. With impeccable timing the halfling sorcerer appears behind the front line and attempts to entrap the elusive creatures mind ...
... Easily bypassing any mental defenses his victim may have had, Kip renders it immobile. Mythandor moves up to the doorway, magic at the ready, but doesn't see the need to release it quite yet. Suki and Bamur keep watch over the party's retreat, knowing things in the next room were going to be well in hand.
The Swordsman sheaths his blade, and leans against the wall, chuckling at Zoogore. Ha! Maybe worry about your gobbie first!
Kip moves around the table and lets a bolt fly from his crossbow...
...but manages to miss a relatively easy shot. Dang it! he exclaims.
Seeing Tagagashi slide his sword into his scabbard and lean against the wall while enemies remain, Mythandor shakes his head disapprovingly before moving around the table himself. Sword in hand, he looms over the goblin.
Bamur continues to watch the hallways.
With 4 people against 1 goblin, Suki takes the opportunity to head down the hall and explore more of the area. She grabs Tagagashi's lantern on her way and carefully sneaks down the hall
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The Red Shield Tavern
Emerald Spire Level 1 (30-Entire)
Emerald Spire Level 1 (30-Local)
Having made short work of his target, Tagagashi steps back to give his partner room to work, making sure to take the opportunity to give him a hard time.
Both Kip and Mythandor move further into the room to be in a better positions to launch an attack. The halfling, not having to travel as far, manages to get a shot off but misses his mark.
Being unconcerned for their companions, in dealing with the remaining threat, gives the two rearguards a chance to check the rest of the open area around them. Under Bamur's watch, Suki grabs the lantern off the table and sneaks down the corridor again, this time going further to see what the rest of the room looks like. She finds rubble and sharpened sticks barricade the northern entrance to this curved room, and a thin wall runs down the room’s middle. A closed door is set in the southern wall of the room.
Back at the battlefront, Zoogore takes the ribbing from Tagagashi and swings again, attempting to make amends for his first effort ...
... This time the blade strikes as intended, scything through the goblins arm, severing it in two, before burying itself midway through the creatures torso. Guuh...? With a look of shocked pain, it crumples to the floor.
As the fighters clean their blades and adjust their gear, they get a chance to take a look around the room. Two tables with benches lie scattered around this mess hall. Decaying food of an indescribable nature sits on the tables. At the western end of the chamber, a closed door exits to the south.
Tagagashi looks around the room, and rubs his chin, thinking. Now that we have cleared this room, we should clear the one across from the locked door; that way we would be able to investigate that crying without the worry of an ambush. Let us regroup in the corridor. The samurai makes his way back to the halls, and stops, facing the doors where conversation was heard, minding the noise of his movements.