Sighing in frustration, Sephird states [b]"I think we have learned all we can, let's get a move on![b]
"Which direction do you want to head first? I believe you may be going ahead, so I feel you should have a say."
"Where do you think Lyrie would be currently? Think we try to rescue her first."
"I don't know about anyone else, but I feel more confident about facing the day, than I did yesterday. Our decision should be, which direction should we plough first?"
"I'm thinking we should probably go check their rooms first. Hitting 'em in their home might put 'em off, if they don't quite know exactly what all happened yesterday."
"Their bedrooms are off the old feast hall, where I came in. As for where they could be, the goblins will probably be guarding up top, while the humans search down below."
Sephird cracks the door open and checks that the way is still clear.
Softly Galstok murmurs, "Spirits guide us on this hunt."
Sephird will quietly continue along to the next door before searching it for traps and listening for activity on the other side.
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Reminder of the feast hall (ignore the combat positions)
Coming in from the east (right) side, numbering the doors clockwise 1 to 5; am I right in thinking you're going for number 1?
"goblin babies"? Sure, why not, door #1 it is.
I'll cast as many as I can... :) so says the rogue.
Galstok will check the stairs while Sephird is checking the door.
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The door has been opened recently, and is about a quarter inch ajar, not enough to see through a gap, but plenty to allow the sounds from within to escape.
You quickly confirm there is no trap mechanism in sight along either edge of the frame.
Several croaking cries can be heard, along with a sing-song voice attempting a soothing tune.
"Grab the worm, grab it,
Though it be long.
Eat it, my pretties.
Grow big and strong."
Galstok moves to the door, and once he gets the go ahead from everyone else he (kicks/throws) open the door the rest of the way.
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The door opens inward; you get no objections as you approach the door, and push it.
Perception
You see a goblin, in a green robe, turn suddenly at the sound of the door swinging open, and leap in the air, sending a bowl spinning toward the floor.
Along the walls are several cages, containg smaller goblin whelps, who jostle with each other in competition for the raining worms.
The goblin is surprised, and forfeits any meaningful action.
Galstok has used his action to open the door.
Sephird can act with a partial action, in the surprise round.
Then initiative order;
goblin initiative
"I am sorry that I must do this act, but it is for want of a better world." Sephird steps forward, weapons raised.
Initiative:
Seeing that there would be no additional space in the room, she remains to the southern side of the door they entered to watch the other entrances for anyone else approaching.
Galstok enters the room weapon raised. Then he brings it down quickly to try and silence the creature before it can let out a warning.
Attack:
Damage:
"Toss the cages off into the sea, or end them now."
"I can't say I care for the beastly things, given how they'll grow up."
"Still, tossing them off a cliff isn't the kind of excitement I was expecting, when I set out in search of adventure."
"Decide quickly, worse it would be to leave them caged."
Valoria whispers to them, "They no physical threat to us. Leave them for now, we have more important targets to worry about."
The look of indecision on Galstok's face goes away at Valoria's words. He nods his head; "Right, lets get going. We should come back before we leave and get rid of these as well, if we have the time."
With that he turns and exits the room.
Galstok heads to the next door, and waits momentarily to see if Sephird wants to check it before opening the door.
Valoria whispers to Galstok, "When you ready, signal me and I will open the door from here."
"Door looks clear, go ahead."
Valoria moves so she can see down the corridor, while listening for sounds from behind.
Quietly edging along the wall, he is on the watch for anything unusual in the corridor. Sephird moves to where he can carefully listening for any sounds before peaking around the corner.
Sephird will continue to creep down the hallway and check the first door to the south for traps and then if it is locked.
"My room's first on the right. I'd like to get the rest of my stuff, if I can."
Valoria looks at the drawn map, "Orik's room is to the right. Maybe we should check his room first. Check for traps, see you can hear anyone waiting for Orik to return."
She uses her hand to indicate for the rest to come.
Galstok moves forward, weapon at the ready, looking and listening for anything stray movements or sounds.
Perception:
Not inclined to believe Orik, Sephird nods in reply to Valoria, and checks the right door.
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The door does not appear to be trapped, and in fact, is partly ajar.
Through the crack can partially be seen a mostly-ordered bedroom, though several armour plates lie on the floor.
You follow the arrangement, step aside, and let Valoria swing the door open.
The room appears unoccupied, with a bed, side table and chair. The bed is clean and has been carelessly made, though has a dip where someone was recently sat.
A plate of smoked fish and half a baguette lies half-eaten on the table. Several plates are stacked there, next to an ongoing game of solitaire. Some used clothing lies half-under the bed, and the rest of the armour plates can be seen on the floor. They would match the ones currently missing from Orik's suit.