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Why do I feel like this was PbP trolling? :)

I think we're ready to resolve camping rolls?

Works for me. I assume we can keep this as our standard rest order as well.

We should probably split up those with low-light/dark vision with the rest.

Does this work?

Group 1: Naji + Akerin

Group 2: Fergus + Jebeddo

Group 3: Talenvere + Reidog

Group 4: Third + Therion

"Wherever it is, we have enough to set watch. Let's get moving before we find ourselves debating this in the dark."

"The caverns will at least keep us dry if it rains, although I suspect both locations will be damp."

Bueller?

"Yes, let us go." Akeirin says, staring at his blade thoughtfully. Whether he muses on his own inability to mentally blast the creatures yet can seemingly slice them from the sky, or ruminates on his failure with the gnoll-band is not clear.

Sword gripped at the ready, the valley elf nods. "We do work well together, but how can we work better? Batting stirges from the air is one thing, but how will we fare when we face a more dire foe? I suggest we discuss tactics and synergies as we walk..."

"Tactics? You mean like pointing the sharp end at things that want to hurt us?"

...

"Although I guess it's good to know when I have a magical trick in mind. If you see this sigil, then you'll know it's one of mine," says Jebeddo, as he traces his finger in the air, it's tip glowing bluish-white and leaving a trace of luminescent aether.

"Do you think the stirges have a nest somewhere close by? This is the second time we came across them. They might have acquired something shiny or interesting for it."

Jebeddo maintains his inspiration while taking out a sling and unleashing bullets at the vermin.

sling + Inspire Courage: 1d20 + 3 + 1 ⇒ (15) + 3 + 1 = 19

damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Jebeddo stands back and offers some words of encouragement, "Remember the words of Scanlan my friends, 'All happiness depends on courage and work.' And dead vermin.".

Inspire Courage

I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking that. Sure, death to the stirges...

Therion nods in agreement with Reidog.

"It would be interesting to know what could evict a cackle of gnolls from their home. But as our stalwart Dwur has said, they do not want our help."

"Intresting, yes, Therion. But from a safe distance," comments Jebeddo.

We could just ask the gnolls what kicked them out?

I had some illusion tricks in mind but Jebeddo will wait to see how the gnolls react to Fergus before attempting anything.

Just to confirm - does it look like they've seen us?

"Har! Pilgrims doin' somthin' useful?! That'll be somethin' ta see."

Reidog falls in step with the others, glad to be back to the business at hand. When he gets a chance to walk next to Jebeddo for a moment, he finally decides to answer the hanging question.

"Thought we decided ta keep the caverns ta ourselves. Seems like it worked out, but tellin' a bunch o' cave-stealin' pilgrims about hidden temples 'ill just get 'em thinkin' bout gold statues.

I don't wanna have ta be cleavin' me way through a bunch o' stinkin' wretches ta be gettin' out wit' whatever plunder as we might find."

"Those pilgrims weren't going anywhere. They couldn't even protect themselves from that shape changer. But if they knew of any cults or religious factions counter to their philosophy, I'm sure they'd share it. Knowledge can be greater than gold, especially if it keeps us alive."

These pilgrims truly are blind to the world...

"Why master Reidog, does something vex you? You look terribly vexed. Let's move on and with luck the next pilgrims we cross will be selling mead for their cause."

Assuming we've hit the quota for road encounters, Jebeddo leads the group to the valley.

"We've heard rumors of a hidden temple among the caves. We seek it out to bring truths as well as stories to light," answers Jebbedo.

"Such creatures are rare and even rarer still to be discovered. Take comfort in that we were able to stop it when we did and no further misdeeds will happen. Few can say the same."

...

"We better get going before Reidog's agitation increases."

That was a quick dismissal of a wolf in their mist. They barely blinked an eye.

You all get 150 XP.

Queue victory dance.

knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (5) + 8 = 13

"Fight on, brave knights! Man dies, but glory lives! Fight on; death is better than defeat! Fight on brave knights! for bright eyes behold your deeds!

Inspire Courage.

Jebeddo takes a few steps back at the sudden transformation, "I d-don't recall enlightenment requiring claws... so, easy there..." as he attempts to soothe the situation, flattening his hands and lowering them in front of him.

Trying to help out here:

Does it look like there's an animal or travel companion with the pilgrims or Mathias? I'm just curious if speak with animals might be useful by learning what an animal traveling with Mathias could tell us of his actions?

diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16

"Shrine to the north you say? Please excuse us, we're just humble travelers that are new to the area. Where might we find this shrine so that we may pay our proper respects if we travel near it?"

Or find that these devotees have darker secrets then they let on.

Jebeddo tips his hat at the praise, "No point getting worked up just after breakfast, right? But Naji may be right - it would be prudent to clear them out now rather than later when we are weary from any exploration."

I guess I can check to see if Jebeddo knew about stirges or if he just got lucky...
knowledge arcana: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (11) + 8 = 19

*Jebeddo also has darkvision.

Reidog's entire purpose is to be the shield wall. Being up front next to Fergus, where we can position ourselves to keep the nasties away from the casters, especially as the only party member with darkvision (I think).

My suggestion for 2x2 is:
Reidog - Fergus
Akeirin - Therion
Naji - Jebeddo
Talenvere - Third

This protects the wizards while still giving them a view of the battlefield, keeps the buffers near the majority of the party, and allows the more maneuverable melee types to move around the sides once the situation is clear.

I'm ok with this. We should probably declare a single-file order as well. Dungeons are notorious for having 5' wide hallways and such. Do we just translate the above to that?

(1) Reidog
(2) Fergus
(3) Akeirin
(4) Therion
(5) Naji
(6) Jebeddo
(7) Talenvers
(8) Third

Jebeddo is probably best in the middle. I plan to use inspire courage most of the time since we're so melee focused.

I'm confused. Did the actions most of the group posted already occur in the surprise round or will we assume they happen here as a part of regular combat? I guess I'm not sure what the results were of Jebeddo's ghost sound otherwise.

So... what eats oversized mosquitoes... ?

Jebeddo casts ghost sound to mimic the shrills of several hawks between the stirges and the party.

@EltonJ - I assume it's easier for you to roll initiative for everyone en masse?

Unslinging his lute, Jebeddo strikes a quick chord as he walks out the door.

"Upon the hearth the fire is red,
Beneath the roof there is a bed;
But not yet weary are our feet,
Still round the corner we may meet
A sudden tree or standing stone
That none have seen but we alone."

Off to the caves!

"If we follow the The Goblinwater through the canyon floor, we should start to come across some of the entrances to the cavern network. I say we start with the first entrance to the north."

How much of the map linked does Jebeddo know? I assume we should avoid trying to metagame and ignroe the details about traps and what-not? Or was that intended?

Therion Voronwë wrote:

Therion watches as their party doubles in size before his eyes. A small smile escapes his lips as he weighs their chances of success and the balance has tipped more into their favour.

"Let them join, and welcome they are too."

Fergus looks to the Olve and smiles. Thank you master Olve for accepting us into your company. He puts out his hand to the Olve. My name is Fergus DraganCara.

He turns back to the group to listen to them talk.

The Caves of Chaos...sounds formidable and dangerous. Do we know who the temples belong to? He looks to both the Priest of Istus and the Valley Olf and gives each of them a nod and a quick smile.

"That's why it's called adventuring my dear lad! That's the mystery for us to uncover and tales to be made! And if there's no coin to be found there find comfort that there definitely is in the latter."

Looking at the map, I assume the main path in is via ground level along the river?

"It appears our ropes have formed a net, and we are all the catch!" Akeirin mangles. He too smiles, Therion's obvious joy catching on in the valley elf's breast.

"Yonder from this keep lies a collection of caves, known colloquially as the Caves of Chaos. Strange temples there are and other denizens are rumoured to dwell therein. Jebeddo here also has a map!" he finishes excitedly, as if the mere mention of the map is enough explanation.

Jebeddo's eyes widen at the brazen declaration of the map in such a public spot. Grinning profusely, he interrupts, "Maps! Rumors! Stories and lost lore! Please, my dear friend here overstates my talents, for I am just a simple gleeman. Let's not plant such exaggerations into the minds of the masses. There are times for that with a warm fire, a fistful of ale, and a warm belly!"

Fool! No need to advertise to the Sect of Sixty our whereabouts! Heck, even one of these "fortuitous" companions could be their agent!

Diplomacy to try to downplay the map and Jebeddo's presence to the crowd?

Well, it looks like the party will be getting a lot of use out of Inspire Courage at least.

Welcome all.

@EltonJ - Any thoughts on how to incorporate the new additions to the group? Do we need to retroactively update previous interactions?

Looks good. I don't think we need to hold an extended audition. Maybe give the 3 an opportunity to complete their submissions with a target date of some time soon?

Ok, it looks like we have 4 still. We can continue play and recruit a 5th in parallel. This way we might be able to build momentum to keep the game going?

At this point should we go back to recruiting a real player?

Seeing Third sit down at the table, Jebeddo smiles and then addresses the group, "That settles it then. We have our Fifth, er, Third. Gather what you need and let's be off then. We can learn more about our new friend along the way."

"As long as the mask helps her keep the nasties off of us, I'm sold. Akeirin, let her know she's hired please."

Agreed. Sign her up and let's see what we can do.

Jebeddo can't help here, but if no one can make that DC, then I guess he can attempt to use silent image to visually convey what we want. Otherwise I don't suppose her intelligence is low enough to work with Speak With Animals, is it ;)?

So in case we need to milk some owlbears, we've got our guy?