[slingergame] Horst says, "yo"

[slingergame] DM exclaims, "Hello, fantasy kids!"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I'm somewhere. 'Here' seems like a likely candidate."

Vraklul says (to DM), "I fear that I have no idea what you mean."

[slingergame] PerrySimm says, "Log on"

Hunter arrives from the east.

DM says, "Nevermind. It's not that important"

[slingergame] DM asks, "Any questions or comments before we start?"

[slingergame] Horst asks, "we got longrested?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes"

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "I have a greyhound puppy?"

[slingergame] DM says, "It's a full grown greyhound, but yes."

[slingergame] Horst says, "ok let's get it on"

[slingergame] DM says, "Called Bloodfang"

[slingergame] DM says, "But he's really scaredy-cat"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I suppose we should review the log to remember what the heck Thugboy told us last night..."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "And figure out where we are."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "He's not thugboy any more. Rolan the Slasher, according to this transcript."

[slingergame] Vraklul | DM exclaims, "Oh-okay listen - The entrance is kinda hidden, and they have usually one or two guys on guard, then there's a small tunnel that leads to this underground river - they have this rickety old bridge you need to cross, they usually have 2 duded with longbows there, and then there's another tunnel where they have their sleeping cave and where they keep the half-ogre. At the end of that tunnel is some sort of command room. I've never been in there, though!"

DM says, "Last time you, er, aprehended Two-Axe and his gang and got Rolan the Slasher to give you some info on the cave you're searching for, the lair of the Goat Clan. Then you send Sharobys alone with him to the town where he is part of a criminal gang with connections to the city guard."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "'Apprehended'? We ruthlessly massacred most of them."

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "That's what my "er" indicated, yes"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "Hey, we had a little bit of ruth."

DM says, "It's late evening. You rested for 8 hrs and are ready to go. Roland pointed out that the cave is about 2 hrs travel away, and the entrance is kinda hidden in the underbrush. So I assume you mosesy on over there."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Also, I'm glad Shaborys isn't with us. She made a mental note to murder me in my sleep."

Vraklul asks, "Hey, everybody all set? Got your backpacks?"

DM says, "bark bark"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Do we need a marching order?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Let's not put the wizard in front."

[slingergame] DM says, "Need? That would be telling."

[slingergame] DM says, "*cackle*"

Horst asks, "The cave is likely to be dark. Can someone shed some light?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "In fact, let's put him right in front of Horst so he can keep an eye on him in case he spontaneously starts to bleed out for some reason."

Vraklul asks, "We could do that, but wouldn't lights just warn them that we're coming?"

Horst says, "Probably, yes."

Quarion says, "I have darkvision."

Vraklul says, "Yeah, I can see fine without lights."

Quarion says (to Horst), "Brother Simov, I will walk in front of you, so if I see danger I shall tell you at once."

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "And for those of us without darkvision?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Maybe the rogue in front, me in back, and Horst and the wizard side by side in the middle?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Luthian), "You'd better speak up in character, then."

Horst says, "As you wish."

Luthian coughs, politely. "And for those of us without darkvision?"

Quarion says (to Luthian), "Well, you can walk behind Vraklul."

Vraklul says, "Oh, man, you can't see in the dark? Dude. That's a shame."

Vraklul asks, "You want me to lead the way, then?"

[Crows-Nest] DM exclaims, "Those without darkvision go first, as you just decided. Hey, at least it isn't sending the wizard first!"

Quarion says (to Vraklul), "You seem to be the best warrior amongst us, I reckon. So yeah"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I mean, you guys are free to suggest that we just light a torch, you know."

Quarion says, "No torch. We want to fall on them like a ton of bricks."

Vraklul says, "Alrighty."

Vraklul takes the lead.

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "So me, Quarion, Horst, Luthien?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Or me, Luthien, Quarion, Horst?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "The latter."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "OK."

Horst pulls up the rear guard.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "So everyone who's blind is right behind someone who can see. Sounds reasonable."

Luthian settles in behind Vraklul, and prepares himself for the journey ahead. This should be good.

[slingergame] Horst says, "As this may come up, apparently lighting a torch with a tinderbox takes a full action. Maybe more if you need to pull one out of a backpack or whatnot."

DM says, "Allrighty. So you march for around two hours, when you more or less stumble upon a footpath that goes into the foothills, where Rolan indicated. Those of you who can see manage to make their way okay, but the others sort of stumble around on loose rocks and the like. After a few minutes - you're know surrounded by rocks and hills and not much vegetation, you hear some voices in the distance."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "There are light-related spells too, yeah? Are any of them available to us and more convenient than that, if needed?"

Vraklul says, "Shh."

Horst listens.

Vraklul stops and listens.

Quarion pricks up his elven ears.

DM says, "Everyone who wants to listen, give me a perception check"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 - 1 = 5

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 4 = 9

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "I might as well be deaf."

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 3 = 12

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "WHAT"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul asks, "What?"

DM says, "You can't make out anything but mumbling."

Vraklul whispers, "Let's approach carefully."

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Wow."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Do we see any light in the distance? Or are the voices coming from darkness?"

[Crows-Nest] Luthian says, "I don't have a modifier. o_o"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(And for those of us who can see, can we see anything in that darkness?)"

DM asks (of luthian), "It's 3 goblins and they have some sort of big, heavy breathing animal. Do you speak Goblin?"

[slingergame] DM says (to Vraklul), "They are coming from the darkness sort of around this big hill to your left. Luthian can make out the faintest glow of light from that direction."

Luthian does not, alas.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "So I assume we're moving forward stealthily. Probably with people putting a hand on other people's backs to keep track of them or something."

[slingergame] DM says, "Everbody roll Stealth then"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 0 = 8

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(I was kind of expecting something like that.)"

[slingergame] Horst has disadv on Stealth.

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12 - 1 = 11

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 - 1 = 14

[slingergame] Horst says, "Oh that's not so bad."

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 7 = 16

DM says (to quarion), "If you don't have the skill, just Dex"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 1 = 8

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "This plan is foolproof"

DM says, "Okay, so you move closer and try to sneak, but it's generally hard on this terrain, there are rocks shifting underfoot or someone stumbles for a few feet, and it doesn't really sound like the normal sounds of the hills, especially in the quiet of the evening."

DM asks, "Some of you speak Goblin, right?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "I know Elvish, Sylvan and the rudiments of Dwarven."

Horst says, "Vraklul does I believe"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I speak Goblin, yes."

DM says, "SO Vraklul hears a convo that goes something like this "Hey, why can't I ride the Worg?" - "Because I'm the boss, that's why!" "But Uxhu is the boss!" *whack* "But I'm your boss!" "You can't even control it! It's going wild!" "Shhh, I think it smelled something!""

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Oh hell."

Vraklul looks over at the greyhound and shakes his head sadly.

DM says, "You have arrived at the lip of a shallow pit, about 3 or 4 meters deep. In it you can see a cave entrance leading into the hill. Before it is a small bonfire and 3 Goblins, 2 on foot and 1 is setting upon some weird, ugly and brutish looking wolf-like creature."

Vraklul whispers, "Goblins ahead. And a warg."

DM says, "Bloodfang whines and rubs his head pathetically against Quarion's leg."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Stabby took the dog to town, I think."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Or I could be wrong."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Oh, good."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "No, there was a last-minute change of plan."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Okay that's fine."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Oh."

[slingergame] DM says, "Quarions overwhelming charisma prevented that."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 4 = 24

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Quarion just wanted to see how many bites it takes a warg to eat a greyhound."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 - 1 = 14

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Are the goblins in the pit?"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 - 1 = 14

Horst loads his light crossbow.

Luthian steels himself at the mention of a warg. He readies his weapons, and begins preparing himself for what lies ahead.

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Or are they between us and the pit?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes, but just as you prepare, the warg barks loudly and starts to charge in your direction, and the goblins on foot follow suit. You have one turn to do stuff before they are where you are, and then we'll roll Initiative."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Gulp."

[slingergame] DM says, "Redaction: it's worg, not warg."

Horst loads his light crossbow a bit faster than planned.

[slingergame] DM says, "All the shooty people can shoot."

[slingergame] DM says, "If you can't see in the dark, though, you have disadvantage."

[slingergame] Horst exclaims, "okay!"

Horst shoots at the large dog-shaped blurry object.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I want to leap down on top of one of the goblins to knock him down (or, if possible, out)."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Or at the very least, to break my fall into the pit."

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 1 = 9

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 1 = 12

Horst misses.

DM asks (of vraklul), "Hmm, I'd say that's an Athlethics check?"

[slingergame] Quarion asks (of DM), "Are they less than 120 feet away?"

[slingergame] DM says (to Quarion), "Yes"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I will also Rage, so that I get advantage on that STR check."

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 5 = 14

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 5 = 12

Quarion says, "I will cast a cantrip! It's free magic."

DM says, "Vraklul jumps onto a Goblin, knocking him prone."

Vraklul leaps, silently, but with his eyes glinting in the dim light.

[slingergame] Luthian says, "That was odd. Connection hiccuped."

Quarion raises his quarterstaff, while shielding poor Bloodfang with his body. Blue sparks crackles in the air, and three magical missiles soar out towards the incoming foe! They strike two goblins and the worg.

Quarion rolls 1 4-sided die: 1 | 1 + 1 = 2

Quarion rolls 1 4-sided die: 4 | 4 + 1 = 5

Quarion rolls 1 4-sided die: 3 | 3 + 1 = 4

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I am going to assume, simply because it's more fun that way, that I am now standing on top of the goblin until he manages to wriggle away or I take my five foot step."

[slingergame] DM says, "I'm pretty sure Magic Missile is not a cantrip"

[slingergame] DM says (to vraklul), "That's what I assumed, to"

[slingergame] DM says, "Also which two, there are two on foot and one rider"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Correction: one on foot, one *under* foot, and one rider."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says (to DM), "Well, never mind. The spell is cast."

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul exclaims, "Magica iacta est!"

[slingergame] DM says, "Oh shoot, the Goblin could've contested that. Oh well."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Back in two shakes. Laundry's done."

[slingergame] DM asks (of Quarion), "Still need to know which two?"

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 - 1 = 5

[slingergame] Quarion says (to DM), "The two goblins closest to the worg."

Horst registers Horst at init 5.

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "It's easy to forget to contest a 200+ pound half orc sailing down out of the darkness on top of your head."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

Quarion registers Quarion at init 10.

DM registers Goblin at init 7.

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Oh, are we rolling actual init too?"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 2 = 17

DM registers Goblin Boss at init 17.

[slingergame] DM exclaims, "Yeah, now it's combat time!"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 0 = 1

Vraklul registers himself at init 1.

[slingergame] DM says, "I think you yourself are most impressed by your action."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 1 = 14

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yeah, I am kinda enjoying posing here."

DM registers Worg at init 14.

[slingergame] Horst says, "He's the most interesting half-orc in the world."

[slingergame] DM says, "ha ha"

[slingergame] DM says, "Hm, I wonder how long Luthian will take. Let's wait a moment"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I don't always leap down into darkened pits, but when I do, I always break my fall on an unsuspecting goblin."

Horst displays the initiative: Goblin Boss(17) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Should one of us roll his init for him? Since it doesn't require any actual decision yet just to roll."

[slingergame] DM says, "Good idea"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "According to his char sheet..."

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 3 = 19

Vraklul registers Luthian at init 19.

DM advances the initiative: LUTHIAN(19) Goblin Boss(17) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "That... didn't help."

DM says, "Luthian adjusts his clothes"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) GOBLIN BOSS(17) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] Luthian says, "And back. RL is on me today. Oy vey."

DM says, "The worg charges over the lip of the pit and attacks the guy who just tried to crossbow him."

DM says, "Well, the rider does"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 4 = 21

Horst says, "Ouch."

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 4 | 4 + 2 = 6

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Goblin Boss(17) WORG(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

DM says, "The worg bites the tasty looking rogue next to him."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 5 = 10

DM says (to Quarion), "they look a bit worse for wear, but not much"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Goblin Boss(17) Worg(14) QUARION(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] DM says (to luthian), "We've put you in the initiative order"

[slingergame] Luthian thumbs-up.

[slingergame] Quarion says, "my turn"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Only 2 spell slots. Unlimited cantrips."

[slingergame] DM asks, "Well?"

Quarion casts a cantrip (a real one, this time!). A firebolt soars out from the tip of his quarterstaff!

(From Quarion) And hits the rider.

Quarion rolls 1 10-sided die: 2 | 2

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "wait, did I do this right?"

DM asks, "Don't you need to make a spell attack first?"

Quarion says, "Ah, yes."

DM says, "Magic Missile autohits, but I believe Firebolt does not."

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 4 = 18

DM says, "That hits"

Quarion rolls 1 10-sided die: 8 | 8

[slingergame] Luthian feels like he's actually sitting at a D&D table. The banter is awesome. XD

DM says, "Youch"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Pow."

[Crows-Nest] Luthian asks, "So, what's the diff between Crows-Nest and the other channel? Any real difference?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "This is for kibbitzing, joking, etc"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Goblin Boss(17) Worg(14) Quarion(10) GOBLIN(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "This is for more serious commentary and questions. I think?"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "The other channel is for playing the game -- out of character stuff, like asking the DM for information or discussing strategy and stuff."

[Crows-Nest] Luthian says, "Ah. Yeah, makes sense."

[Crows-Nest] Luthian says, "Danke."

DM says, "The first goblin charges across the lip of the pit and tries to skewer the wizard who just scorched his boss."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 4 = 9

DM says, "but misses"

DM says, "The other goblin takes the Disengage action as a bonus and wriggles from under vraklul."

DM says, "And swings at him with his scimitar."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 4 = 15

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "That hits."

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 2 | 2 + 2 = 4

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Goblin Boss(17) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) HORST(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Did he do that while lying down?"

Horst smacks the worg-riding goblin with his mace.

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 4 = 24

DM says, "POW"

Horst rolls 2 6-sided dice: 5 4 | 9 + 2 = 11

Horst says, "Thanks, Ilmater."

DM asks, "11 total?"

Horst says, "Yes that's with the crit damage."

DM exclaims, "Horst kind of ducks to the side as the worg approaches and slams the Goblin Boss as he rides past, sending him out of the saddle and tumbling into the pit!"

DM removes Goblin Boss from the initiative list.

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) VRAKLUL(1)

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Wow that was effective"

Vraklul exclaims (at Goblin), "Lie down!"

Vraklul swings his axe.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(Reckless action, for advantage.)"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 5 = 20

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 5 = 6

DM exclaims, "That hits!"

Vraklul rolls 1 12-sided die: 3 | 3 + 5 = 8

[slingergame] DM asks, "The Goblin has advantage next time, correct?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Anyone who attacks me before my next turn, yeah."

DM advances the initiative: END OF ROUND

DM advances the initiative: LUTHIAN(19) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

DM says, "Luthian, there is a Worg who just tried to take a bite out of you"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "I suppose I'll have to do something about that. Attack? :)"

[slingergame] DM says, "Sure"

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "1d20?"

[slingergame] DM says, "+5"

[slingergame] Luthian woots.

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 5 = 22

DM says, "That hits"

DM says, "assuming you use your rapier, that'S 1d8+3"

Luthian rolls 1 8-sided die: 7 | 7 + 3 = 10

DM says, "The worg definetely felt that"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) WORG(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

DM exclaims, "And retaliates!"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 5 = 7

DM says, "But only snaps at thin air"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Worg(14) QUARION(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "I'm picturing Vraklul eying up the empty saddle with bad intent, trying to resist the temptation"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "ha ha"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "I *might* have learned my lesson."

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "Would I be better off dual-wielding daggers, or going rapier, or shortbow?"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "But we won't know for sure until the combat is over."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "pompom"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Bah. I don't have one of those."

[slingergame] DM says, "Dual Wielding has no advantage unless you have the skill"

[slingergame] Luthian exclaims, "Aha!"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "so, Goblin Boss is gone."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Another Goblin is trying to attack me?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Correct."

Quarion casts a firebolt right in the goblin's ugly face! Will it hit?

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 4 = 15

Quarion rolls 1 10-sided die: 4 | 4

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Well, that hit, but was surprisingly ineffective."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Looking up the details, since it's not my turn..."

DM says, "Yeah, that's one dead goblin."

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Worg(14) Quarion(10) GOBLIN(7) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] DM asks (of Vraklul), "Oh?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "'When you take the Attack action and attack with a light melee weapont hat you're holding in one hand, you can use a bonus action to attack with a different light melee weapont hat you're holding in the other hand. You don't add your ability modifier to the damage of the bonus attack, unless that modifier is negative.'"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(From page 195 of the player book, in the 'Two-Weapon Fighting' subheading under 'Melee Attacks'.)"

[slingergame] DM says, "Aha"

[slingergame] * Zach has left the channel.

[slingergame] DM says, "Looks like Zach is not a fan of dual-wielding"

[slingergame] DM asks, "Is a rapier a light weapon?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "yes"

[slingergame] Horst says, "err, no"

[slingergame] Horst says, "sorry"

[slingergame] DM says, "So Luthian can attack with his ra-"

[slingergame] DM says, "He would need to be wielding two daggers or something"

[slingergame] Horst says, "yeaha"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yeah, I think that's what he was proposing."

DM says, "The remaining goblin tries to slay vraklul"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 4 = 21

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Is this the same one who doesn't know how to lie down properly?"

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 6 | 6 + 2 = 8

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(He hits.)"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yep. He has advantage, but that doesn't matter, I think."

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) HORST(5) Vraklul(1)

Horst swings his mace at the big scary canine.

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12 + 4 = 16

DM says, "That hits"

Horst rolls 1 6-sided die: 6 | 6 + 2 = 8

DM says, "The worg doesn't look to good"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Goblin(7) Horst(5) VRAKLUL(1)

Vraklul exclaims (at Goblin), "I said: LIE DOWN!"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 5 = 18

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 5 = 22

Vraklul rolls 1 12-sided die: 7 | 7 + 5 = 12

DM says, "That hits"

DM says, "The goblin lies down ... eternally"

Vraklul sighs and shakes his head. "If you had just listened the first time, this senseless bloodshed could have been avoided."

DM removes Goblin from the initiative list.

DM advances the initiative: END OF ROUND

DM advances the initiative: LUTHIAN(19) Worg(14) Quarion(10) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Is the worg the only one left on their side?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "So it would appear"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Until reinforcements show up"

[slingergame] DM says, "Indeed"

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "So, no rapier?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes rapier. Just no dual wield until you find a second dagger."

[slingergame] Luthian exclaims, "OH!"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Yeah. My sheet gave me the option of a second dagger, which is what had me confused."

[slingergame] Luthian exclaims, "ALRIGHTY!"

[slingergame] Luthian exclaims, "Time for another taste of rapier-based action!"

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 5 = 8

DM says, "*clink*"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) WORG(14) Quarion(10) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 5 = 6

DM says, "Most useless worg ever"

DM advances the initiative: Luthian(19) Worg(14) QUARION(10) Horst(5) Vraklul(1)

Horst says, "Truly his bark is worse than his bite."

DM says, "That is very true"

Quarion casts a firebolt in the worg's direction, determined to finish off the hopeless but vicious critter.

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 4 = 17

Quarion rolls 1 10-sided die: 8 | 8

DM says, "That hits"

DM says, "You set the worgs head on fire! It screeches horribly and keels over, dead."

DM exclaims, "You are victorious!"

Horst asks (of Vraklul), "You seem to be bleeding a bit; are you quite alright?"

Vraklul says, "Well, I think we may have lost the element of surprise."

Quarion exclaims, "Yeehaa!"

DM says, "There is no sound or other indication of your presence having been noticed from the cave entrance."

DM says, "Just ... this eerie ... silence."

Luthian does a little flashy twirl with his rapier, and sheathes it. And then.. the silence..

Vraklul says (to Horst), "Just a scratch -- I wouldn't want to waste any of your magic on it, but if the group wants to sit down to rest for a few minutes, I'm sure I'll be fine."

Horst searches the corpses, as one does.

DM says, "You could grab some scimitars, or some worthless trinkets, or this neat worg saddle"

Horst says, "Hey, that is quite the clever worg saddle."

Horst hides it in a nearby bush for later retrieval.

Vraklul says, "It didn't seem to help the goblin all that much."

DM says, "Bloodfang reappears, having run off as soon as he saw the worg."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Do we want to take a short rest or just continue on?"

Horst finds a nice torch-shaped burning log in the bonfire and takes that.

Quarion take a scimitar for future use.

[slingergame] Horst says, "A short rest is an hour in this edition, so, I dunno."

DM says, "He licks Quarions hand and pants at him happily."

Quarion pats Bloodfang. 'Don't worry,' he says.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "If no one else wants to rest, we can just go into the cave."

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "What sort of worthless trinkets?"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "I'm taking a scimitar, in case I run out of spell slots"

[slingergame] DM says, "I believe a short rest only makes sense if you've used some hit die."

[slingergame] Horst says, "half a chewed-up elf ear, etc"

Horst says, "Let us press onward before this is discovered."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Ah. Ew."

Luthian nods. "Agreed."

Quarion picks up a scimitar beforehand.

Vraklul leads on into the cave, then.

[slingergame] DM says (to It), "has 1d6+STR damage"

Vraklul says, "Be on the lookout for 'dudes with longbows'."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion exclaims (at DM), "thanks!"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "ilac"

[slingergame] Quarion says (to DM), "thanks! I have a feeling this thing will come in handy."

Vraklul asks, "Does anyone here have any weapons with a particularly good range?"

Vraklul says, "We may need something like that to take them out."

Horst says, "This crossbow is good out to about a hundred yards"

Vraklul says, "Ah, good. I can get a javelin at to about a hundred twenty, but I admit my accuracy is poor at that distance."

DM says, "The cave entrance is this small tunnel, the taller one's of you have to duck down a little. You already hear a slight rumbling, and after 10 meters or so the walls are wet and you are hit in the face by a refreshing spray of water. The tunnel opens into a largish cave - The two sides of it are cut in half but a roaring underground river. On the other side, in niches cut into the rock 2 or 3 meters above the tunnel, are 2 goblins with longbows (one on each side). They don#t seem to have spotted you yet. Crossing the river is this rickety looking wooden suspension bridge, so narrow you can only cross one after the other."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "How far across is the river?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Your guess is about 80 ft"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Or rather, how far away are the longbowgoblins?"

[slingergame] DM says, "About 90 feet"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "So that's probably long range for everyone here, but not completely out of reach?"

Vraklul whispers, "Should we try to pick them off from here?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Depends on the weapon. Horst can reach it, I believe"

Vraklul stage-whispers, "If we each take a shot all at once, we might be able to knock one down before they realize we're here."

Horst says, "Sounds good to me."

Vraklul says, "Alright. The left one first, then? On my mark."

Vraklul reaches back his javelin. "One, two, three, *fire*!"

DM says, "So, long range means you have disadvantage"

Horst fires! At disadvantage!!

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10 + 1 = 11

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 1 = 15

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 5 = 24

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 5 = 9

[slingergame] Vraklul asks (of Luthian), "And you?"

DM says, "Slink! Slonk! You miss."

Quarion casts a firebolt at the left goblin! It soars through the air like a meteor...

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 4 = 21

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Ah. Alright."

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 5 = 20

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Hey, I haven't rolled damage for that Firebolt"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "... Whoops."

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Luthian), "If the shortbow is 80/320, I suspect this is probably long range for you as well. So you'll need to roll twice, due to disadvantage."

Quarion rolls 1 10-sided die: 1 | 1

[slingergame] DM says, "That is correct"

[slingergame] DM says, "One goblin is singed"

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Is his hair on fire?"

[slingergame] DM says, "no"

[slingergame] Quarion pouts.

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "Shall I go ahead and roll again, then?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yeah."

[slingergame] DM says, "But his face is soot-blackened"

Horst slips back into the shadows.

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "+5 again?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yup."

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 5 = 22

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Woot."

DM says, "Okay, roll damage"

Luthian rolls 1 6-sided die: 2 | 2 + 3 = 5

DM says, "Okay, the goblin is hit by the arrow, and wounded, but not dead. Let's roll INI"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 2 = 15

DM clears the initiative.

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 - 1 = 4

DM registers Goblin at init 15.

Horst registers Horst at init 4.

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 0 = 20

Vraklul registers himself at init 20.

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Good old Slow-Draw Horst"

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 3 = 9

Luthian registers himself at init 9.

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "Slow and steady wins the race"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 2 = 11

Horst displays the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

Quarion registers Quarion at init 11.

Quarion displays the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

DM advances the initiative: VRAKLUL(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Is it possible to Dash across the bridge, or is it too rickety for that?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Only one way to find out, my friend"

Vraklul dashes across the bridge!

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "If it doesn't collapse or anything on me, that should put me most of the way across, about 30 feet from the longbows."

[Crows-Nest] Luthian says, "Most of me is like "OMG YAS MY FAMILY! <3 D&D," while a little bit is like "Pleasedon'tletmefarkthisup." o_o XD"

DM says, "Vraklul dashes across the bridge, and here and there one of the board breaks and tumbles into river, but he is now 20 feet away from the other side"

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) GOBLIN(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

DM says, "The singed hair goblin sees an angry half orc charge across the bridge and tries to take him down"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 4 = 21

DM rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "It belatedly occurs to me that I should have considered raging with my bonus action. Oh well. Such is hindsight."

DM says, "The other goblin thinks that's a good a idea"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 4 = 19

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "But on the plus side, hey, free arrows!"

DM rolls 1 8-sided die: 2 | 2 + 2 = 4

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) QUARION(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

[slingergame] DM says, "Plus free liver acupuncture"

Quarion runs after Vraklul on nimble feet.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "If anyone has a range increment that's longer than 60ft, I recommend not dashing all the way."

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "Range/speed?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Since if you just take a normal move, you can then fire at them without disadvantage."

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Luthian), "I mean your weapon."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Like how yours is 80/320."

DM says (to quarion), "You dash 59 feet and come to rest right behind Vraklul."

[slingergame] Luthian nods.

[slingergame] Horst says, "hmm"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "So if you move 30ft, you'll be within 80 feet of them. Close enough to shoot without disadvantage."

DM says, "More boards go crashing down into the river."

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) LUTHIAN(9) Horst(4)

[slingergame] Luthian says, "I'll go ahead and do that. Move up into range, and then... fire? XD"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes"

DM says, "As Luthian moves onto the bridge, it begins to veeeery slowly rotate around its axis to the left"

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) HORST(4)

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "What about Luthian's attack?"

[slingergame] Luthian wasn't going to roll without being told.

[slingergame] DM says, "Oh right"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Just to be sure. :>"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Luthian), "You need to remember to do these things, or else you could get skipped over."

[slingergame] DM says, "Roll like you never rolled before"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I mean, if you're not paying attention, the DM MIGHT SKIP YOUR COMBAT TURN COMPLETELY."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "TWICE IN A ROW."

[slingergame] DM says, "Some wounds never heal"

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 5 = 9

DM says, "That misses"

DM asks, "Horst?"

Horst walks up to the bridge mooring and grabs onto one of the rope bridge's ropes and tries to steady it and take some of the strain.

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Bah. XD"

DM says, "Excellent. Give me a STR check"

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 2 = 21

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Nice."

[slingergame] Horst says, "why yes I do even lift"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "By the way, in case someone wanted it for some reason... there's no cover between the bridge and the longbows, right?"

[slingergame] DM says, "You are cover for the others"

[slingergame] DM says, "It is a narrow bridge"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yeah, I meant on the far bank. Like, boulders or something."

[slingergame] DM says, "Not really, no"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Fair enough."

DM advances the initiative: END OF ROUND

DM advances the initiative: VRAKLUL(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

Vraklul remembers to RAGE, then runs the last thirty feet to the injured longbowgoblin and strikes with his great, really amazingly great, axe.

Vraklul (recklessly)

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 5 = 25

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 5 = 16

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Crit!"

DM says, "one sec"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Oh."

DM says, "He is in a nice 2 or 3 meters above the tunnel floor"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "...oh."

DM says, "There is a ladder, but that's gonna take some extra movement"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "That is disappointing."

[slingergame] DM says, "Sorry if that wasn't clear from the description"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "I guess on the plus side, though, if I'm standing right under the niche, then I'm presumably out of his direct line of sight, now?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes. You could take a dash action to be up there, if you want."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Not a lot of point, I think, since I wouldn't be able to do anything up there. If I'm out of his line of sight, I'm just going to wait out the rest of this turn where I'm semi-safe and maybe head up there next turn."

[slingergame] DM says, "Allright"

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) GOBLIN(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

DM says, "Since Quarion is the first in line, literally, our first friend takes a shot at him"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 4 = 20

DM says, "Youch"

DM rolls 1 8-sided die: 6 | 6 + 2 = 8

DM says, "His friend tries to be a bit clevered and tries to get Horst to drop support"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 4 = 6

DM says, "But misses"

DM asks (of Quarion), "Are you still standing?"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "My HP is 14-8=6"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Good, good."

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) QUARION(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

DM says, "Quarion, you just got a free arrow from the nice Goblin."

Quarion keeps the arrow, and runs to where Vraklul is.

DM says, "Gotcha, you are safe out of arrow range below one of the niches."

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) LUTHIAN(9) Horst(4)

[slingergame] Vraklul asks (of Luthian), "Now you have to decide: do you want to dash and get to a relatively safe spot, or just move partway but get another chance to attack?"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Partway! Let's go. :)"

[slingergame] DM says, "roll attack"

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 5 = 19

DM says, "That hits"

Luthian rolls 1 8-sided die: 3 | 3 + 3 = 6

DM says, "The goblin throws up his arms and falls out of his niche, thumping to the floor right beside Quarion."

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) HORST(4)

DM says, "The bridge looks a bit steader now that fewer people are on it."

Horst scootches up 60' along the bridge which is right beside Luthian perhaps.

[slingergame] Horst says, "Yep we experimentally determined the PC-bearing-capacity of this bridge."

DM says, "Right behind him. So you move like 59 feet."

DM advances the initiative: END OF ROUND

DM advances the initiative: VRAKLUL(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Ha ha."

Vraklul *now* rages, climbs and attacks!

[slingergame] Horst says, "tushy tap"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Can I keep the attack roll I attempted last round?"

DM says, "If you want to get up the ladder and attack, I'll give you disadvantage, and I guess that cancels out with your advantage"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(Before I knew I couldn't attack yet.)"

DM says, "So you can only keep the crit ;-)"

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Ha ha. You are cruel but fair!"

Vraklul rolls 3 12-sided dice: 11 7 2 | 20 + 5 = 25

DM says, "It rains Goblin bits on everyone below."

DM exclaims, "You are victorious!"

Vraklul sighs. "That was more painful than I expected it to be."

Luthian casually wipe-wipes gobbits off of his nice clean-ish-maybe-not-really clothes.

Vraklul looks around to see if there's anything else up here that he should be worried about before going back down.

DM says, "Nope, just a disgusting snack the goblin kept"

Horst says, "This looks like a good place to rest a bit. We can pull the ladder up after us."

DM says, "Bloodfang trots over the bridge elegantly"

Vraklul calls down. "Hey, Horst? Remember when you were asking how I was doing earlier?"

DM says, "The nice is a bit narrow for all of you, but the rest can go into the other one"

Vraklul says, "I'm not doing quite as well as I was then."

Horst says, "Alright let me say a few prayers on your behalf."

Vraklul says, "According to Rolan, we've still got a half orc to face."

Horst rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 6 = 11

Vraklul says, "But it's probably not safe to take a long rest right now."

[slingergame] Horst says, "You get 11hp back there big guy"

Vraklul says, "Oh, man, thank you. That feels *so* much better."

DM says, "Okay, y'all take a short rest, I assume? That restores some powers and stuff."

Quarion carries Bloodfang up the ladder under one arm, holding a scimitar in his teeth, and his quarterstaff under his other arm. Wobble wobble.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Should we take at least a short rest? I know I wasn't the only one injured."

Horst says, "I think a shorter rest would be prudent."

(From Quarion) With a sigh, Quarion takes a short rest to remove the arrow in his shoulder.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "And we probably don't want to waste *all* of Horst's healing in one go."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Okay gonna blow a HD"

Horst rolls 1 8-sided die: 4 | 4

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Ditto."

Vraklul rolls 1 12-sided die: 7 | 7

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Sorry, what's an HD?"

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Back to full health!"

[slingergame] Alex says (to Quarion), "Awwwk! Word on the street is that HD is High Density."

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "HD, hit dice? Or health dice?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Hit Die"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Quarion), "Hit die. When we take a 'short rest' (an hour or more), we get to heal up a bit."

[slingergame] DM says, "Hit die. You can spend them on a short rest to regain Hit Points."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "If you choose, you can roll one of your hit dice and regain that many health."

[slingergame] Horst says, "It's like you're re-girding your loins"

[slingergame] Luthian adds that to his growing list of Stuff He Should Probably Remember.

[slingergame] Quarion says, "I have two hit die? So I'll do that."

[slingergame] Horst says, "hmmm possibly any number of your HD, I think"

Quarion rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "We each have two hit dice available; doing this uses one up, but we can recover them partly when we take a long rest."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "So if you want, you can spend the other one now too."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "So now my HP is 7 instead of 6."

Quarion rolls 1 6-sided die: 6 | 6

[slingergame] Horst says, "I'm /pretty/ sure we don't get the Con bonus on these but let me check"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "OK, now I've spent all my hit die"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "There you go. Now you're 13, but with no spare hit dice left until we take a long rest."

[slingergame] DM says, "Just read up on it and you add your CON modifier to those rolls"

[slingergame] Quarion exclaims, "Oh!"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Oh, hey, neat."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Then instead of being at full health, now I'm at full health."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "So can I revoke one of these hit die?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Sweet"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Quarion), "Looks like your CON bonus is +2, so that first one healed you up to 9."

[slingergame] DM asks, "So, everyone all rested up?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "And it's up to you if you're happy with 9 or want to still spend that second die."

[slingergame] Horst says (to DM), "I think we're ready"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "I'm happy with 9."

Vraklul feels ready to take on the world. Except that he has no rages left. But other than that, he's feeling *great*.

Horst says, "As nice as it is to surprise our enemies, I think I'll be keeping this torch with me."

[slingergame] DM says, "Okay, you climb down and continue forward, deeper into the tunnel. And you arrive at the thing any adventurer dreads most - a crossroad. There's a tunnel left, right, and further forward."

Quarion braces himself, wielding both a scimitar and a quartestaff, ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

Horst says (to Vraklul), "Maybe you can see tracks or whatnot."

Vraklul sniffs the air ahead.

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 4 = 18

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(Perception.)"

DM says, "sorry, afk for a minute"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "I assume he's busy designing the next part of the cave, since he hadn't expected us to get this far."

[Crows-Nest] Luthian grins.

[Crows-Nest] genericgeekgirl says, "haha"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "how evil"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "or heedless, whichever"

[Crows-Nest] Luthian smites net-conn. >_>

DM says, "So, you gather from the tracks that there has been a lot of coming and going to and from the left tunnel, mostly tiny goblin feet. The tunnel to the right is less used, but something big has moved in and out occasionally. The tracks for the forward tunnel are unreadable, there has been a lot of traffic."

Vraklul points left and mouths, "Goblins." Then he points right and mouths, "Ogre."

Vraklul then he points straight ahead and shrugs.

Luthian goes home.

genericgeekgirl arrives from the east.

Horst points to the right, nods.

DM says, "BUT SUDDENLY, you here the faintest sound from the tunnel behind you."

[Crows-Nest] Luthian says, "..."

DM says, "A faint, faint scraping sound."

Luthian arrives from the east.

Vraklul looks back.

DM says, "Suddenly, there is a form, backlit by the light - a swishing tail, daggers gleaming in the torchlight."

DM says, "BY THE NINE HELLS"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Shit. Shabby's back and she's going to stab me in the back."

DM says, "It's Stabby"

Shaborys wanders in. "Hey guys."

Quarion opens his mouth, speechless.

DM says (to shaborys), "You've wondered through a cave full of dead goblins."

Vraklul gives her a thumbs up.

DM says, "Plus a dead worg"

Luthian blinks in surprise, but.. says nothing. He likewise offers a thumbs-up.

Shaborys laughs, "Nice work."

DM says (to Shaborys), "You've dropped Rolan off at the jail, and only on the way back remembered that his employer was in league with the city guard, but that's a problem for another day perhaps."

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Is the dog here?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "He's with me, still alive."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Yay"

Vraklul stage-whispers. "Thanks. Now I think there's a room of sleeping goblins down this left path, which is probably safer than the half-ogre down the right path. Anyone disagree?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Her has his ears down, stands behind Quarion's legs and takes turns peering into all the tunnels."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "The dog disappears every time there's a combat. So I think he might be the smartest member of the party."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "haha"

[slingergame] DM says (to Vraklul), "He is very aware he only has 2 Hit points."

Horst nods.

Shaborys nods at Vraklul. Sleeping goblins it is.

Luthian nods in agreement to the sleeping goblins.

DM says, "Time for some stealth rolls then"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 7 = 10

Vraklul says, "I recommend the quietest ones go first, and the rest can follow ten yards behind."

Quarion nods too.

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Damn."

DM says, "Shaborys sort of shuffles loudly into the sleeping chamber, which turns out to be empty."

Horst just stays here quietly for now.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "And by quietest, I do mean the one who keeps banging her tail into the wall with every other step."

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 1 = 3

Luthian displays the initiative: VRAKLUL(20) Goblin(15) Quarion(11) Luthian(9) Horst(4)

[slingergame] Quarion says, "We're not in fight mode."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Oh."

DM says, "It has bed rolls for five goblins, and one bigger one. You see some stuff lying around - food firewood, but not really any firewood."

DM says, "Er"

DM says, "It has bed rolls for five goblins, and one bigger one. You see some stuff lying around - food firewood, but not really any valuables."

DM clears the initiative.

Horst notices the lack of combat sounds and heads in.

Quarion follows Horst.

Luthian follows in as well, remaining aware of his surroundings.

Vraklul follows as well.

Horst says, "Okay, searching."

Horst says, "with some Guidance."

Horst rolls 1 4-sided die: 2 | 2

DM says, "Roll Investigation"

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 2 = 13

DM says, "Or INT if you don't have that"

Horst says, "Right"

Horst says, "13 it is."

DM asks, "Anyone else?"

Luthian will go ahead and search as well.

Shaborys searches as well, because she hopes to find something nice.

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 1 = 21

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 4 = 7

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Today is not my day"

Quarion searches, because otherwise he looks like an ass.

[slingergame] Luthian finds that the world is made up of molecules and things? :>

DM says, "it strikes Luthian as very odd that there is no trace of any valuables here. If these guys have been robbing travellers, there should be SOME riches. But none to be found here."

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 2 = 6

Vraklul smokes his pipe while everyone else pokes through the goblin bedrolls for some reason.

Vraklul says, "You know, I don't think they're hiding Tazlynn in here."

Shaborys rolls her eyes but says nothing.

Horst says, "Hmmm you may be correct."

Horst says, "Let's go kill that ogre"

Vraklul says, "There's also the third path."

(From Luthian) "..It does seem rather odd." Luthian nods. "No valuables here. I don't think these folks've been robbin' anyone.." Shrug.

Vraklul says, "But I suppose we're probably better off dealing with the main threat first."

Vraklul asks, "Do we wanna try to sneak up on it, or just walk right in?"

Quarion asks, "I think the third path is a better idea? I mean, they wouldn't have put Tazlynn with the ogre, would they?"

Horst says, "I think sticking together is better."

Horst says, "Then we're dragging around a hostage while we're fighting an ogre."

Vraklul says (to Quarion), "They might have the ogre in between her and us."

Luthian says, "Safety in numbers.. stealthy numbers, even more so, I'd think."

Vraklul asks, "Alright, let's vote: ogre first, or mysteries first?"

Horst votes ogre.

Shaborys says, "Ogre."

Quarion votes mysteries.

Vraklul says, "Ogre for me too."

Vraklul says, "I think that decides it."

Luthian says, "Ogre."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Despite my super shitty rolls. Surely they'll get better.."

DM asks, "So how do you wanna go about this?"

Vraklul asks, "Alright. Sneaky quiet folks first, or big thick-skinned folks first?"

Horst says, "I'll go last either way."

Shaborys says, "Anyone but the wizard."

Quarion says, "I go behind the one who goes first."

Vraklul says (to Shaborys), "Can't argue with that."

Luthian says, "I guess I'll go first."

Vraklul says, "Alright, sneaking it is, then."

Vraklul says, "I'll stay back, in front of Quarion. Try to shield him a bit this time."

DM asks, "So, Luthian, Stabby, Vraklul, Quarion, Horst?"

Shaborys nods.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yeah."

Quarion nods grudgingly.

DM exclaims, "Stealth roll time!"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 7 = 12

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 8 | 8 + 7 = 15

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "All of us, or just the ones in front?"

Horst says, "disadv:"

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "And what IS a Stealth roll? INT or DEX?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Do you have some distance between you? (I assumed so)"

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 - 1 = 4

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 - 1 = 1

[slingergame] Horst says, "30' let's say"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Quarion), "Dex. It's a skill on your character sheet."

Horst clinks and clanks.

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Horst), "Sounds good."

DM says, "Then only the sneaky folk"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 1 = 5

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Ooops."

Luthian sneaks along in a sneaky light-footed way. Hopefully. Horst. >_>

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Quarion), "Fortunately, you, Horst and I don't need to roll stealth yet."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "phew"

DM says, "Luthian and Stabby come upon a sorry scene. The tunnel ends after a few meters in a small cave. The half-ogre is tethered to the wall but a chain. The floor is covered in some grass and leaves, and he has a bucket, but that's about it."

Shaborys whoa.

DM says, "The half-ogre sits dozing, his head sort of resting on his club."

Luthian blinks in surprise, almost feeling a pang of remorse/sympathy.

Shaborys whispers, "Should we leave him alone, or put him out of his misery?"

DM says, "Also, roll Investigation, you two"

Luthian shrugs, and makes an 'after you' gesture.

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 4 = 23

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 + 1 = 2

[slingergame] Luthian says, "... Ow."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Egads! I've gone blind! XD"

[Crows-Nest] (from Vraklul) Luthian asks, "Leave who alone?"

DM says, "Luthian is sure that's not a half-ogre, but a very fat elf, while Stabby realizes he is sitting on some sort of trapdoor."

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Haha"

Shaborys whispers, "Look! Under him. It's a trapdoor.

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "I say we kill him. Quietly."

Luthian isn't touching that with a ten-foot pole. If someone wants to take the lead, by all means.

Shaborys slips back out to relay this information to the party.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Vraklul would be in favor of trying to help set it free, which would probably be very dangerous and potentially unwise, so it might be a good thing that he's not in there with you."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Oh"

[slingergame] DM says, "TOO LATE"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Noooo~! XD"

Horst says, "Hmmmm. If you can grab his club and run away, it's probably safe to talk to him. Maybe we can offer him a job."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Muahaha."

Quarion asks, "How heavy does that club look?"

Vraklul says, "So they're keeping *two* prisoners. Tazlynn and the half-ogre."

Vraklul exclaims, "Double-rescue mission!"

DM says (to quarion), "Very"

Luthian slinks back to the group.

Vraklul says, "He's probably hungry, too. I'll chip in some of my rations."

Shaborys says, "Ok, so who's gonna grab the club? It looked heavy."

DM says, "If you want to grab his club, that'll be Stealth and then Sleight of Hand"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Is anyone in our group high-charisma?"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "18"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "I'll just say right out.. not me. XD"

Vraklul says, "I'm pretty strong, if you think that's what we need."

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "And a +5 to sleight of hand, so.. me?"

[slingergame] Horst says (to Vrak), "You might be the only one with his language"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks (of Shaborys), "Ah, good. So the person who wanted to kill him is the one who should try to convince him to be our friend?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Horst), "Oh, heh, good point."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "What do half-ogres speak?"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Yeah, I was worried about the language thing."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Probably not infernal."

[slingergame] DM says, "This one seems to have grown up in a goblinoid environment"

Vraklul says, "Alright. I'll go in, get the club, then try to make friends with him."

Shaborys says, "Sounds good."

Horst says, "Yell if you need help"

Vraklul says, "Shall do."

Shaborys says, "And when it doesn't work, I'll take him out with my bow."

Shaborys winks.

Vraklul saunters into the half-ogre room.

(From Shaborys) (Or tries to)

DM says (to Vraklul), "Roll stealth"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Ha ha ha."

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 0 = 16

[slingergame] Horst says, "See you're fine"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Wait, disadvantage, I think."

[slingergame] Vraklul checking.

[slingergame] Horst asks, "Medium armor?"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 0 = 7

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yeah, scale mail."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Sorry, guys."

[slingergame] Horst says, "ah well"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Nice knowing you buddy"

DM says, "The half-ogre blinks sleepily as you step in, then almost immediately roars up, grabs his club, takes two steps -"

DM says, "_ and is yanked back bis chain."

Vraklul waves. "Hi there."

DM asks, "In what language?"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "Love."

Vraklul speaks Goblin, at first.

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "Yay"

DM says, "Intrudd- Intruhu - Intrudu - ENEMY"

Vraklul says, "It's OK, the goblins are gone."

DM says, "UXHU SAY KILL"

Vraklul says, "You don't need to worry about them anymore. We're here on a rescue mission."

Vraklul says, "We can set you free."

[Crows-Nest] Luthian can't breathe IRL. The mental images are awesome. XD

DM says, "UXHU SAY KILL"

Vraklul says, "I know, I know. It's a lot to take in. But you don't need to do what Uxhu says anymore."

DM says, "And he swing his club in your general direction"

DM says, "Now he is sort of shouting: "UXHU! ENEMIES!""

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "But I assume I can stay out of reach?"

Shaborys hears shouting? "Well. That appears to be going well."

Vraklul sits down cross-legged on the floor.

[slingergame] DM says, "YEs"

Horst stays alert.

Vraklul says, "OK, big guy, do what you need to do. Get it out of your system."

DM says, "He begins to yank on his chain with his neck"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 3 = 17

Vraklul says, "I'll be here when you're done, then we can talk."

DM says (to Vraklul), "Give me a persuasion check"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I'm just wondering when Uxhu is going to come down the third corridor and run smack dab into the rest of the part."

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 0 = 19

DM asks, "Big Goblin not enemy?"

Vraklul says, "I'm not your enemy. I want to be your friend."

DM asks, "He seems to not understand. "Friend?"

Vraklul says, "I don't hurt you, and you don't hurt me. And the rest of my friends? They won't hurt you either, if you don't hurt them."

Luthian listens to the goings on with increasingly-piqued interest. A grin creeps onto his lips. The sheer.. absurdity of it all.

DM asks, "Not hurt? Big goblin not hurt?"

Vraklul says, "I won't hurt you. As long as you don't hurt any of us, I promise I won't hurt you."

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "The Goblin word for 'friend' is literally 'inedible'"

DM asks, "Hurt? YOU HURT ME?"

DM says, "And he yanks on his chain again."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 3 = 22

Vraklul says, "No hurt. I won't hurt."

DM says, "And you feel it's not going to stay attack to the wall much longer-"

Vraklul asks, "Do you want me to help you break that chain?"

DM says, "Chain Enemy he says sadly-"

DM says, "Er"

(From DM) "Chain Enemy" he says sadly.

Vraklul says, "OK, we'll do it together. I'll help fight your enemy, because that's what friends do. Friends help each other."

Vraklul gets up and slowly moves closer to the half-ogre, in as non-menacing a manner as possible.

DM says, "So, you step into clubbing range."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I do."

[slingergame] DM says, "Let'S see here"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 - 1 = 6

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12 - 1 = 11

DM asks, "For a second you see conflicting emotions on his face, rage, hate and maybe ... maybe hope?"

DM says, "But the rage wins and he swings at you"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 5 = 19

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "That would be a hit."

DM rolls 2 6-sided dice: 6 1 | 7

[slingergame] DM says, "Take inspiration anyway for your valiant effort"

[slingergame] DM says, "And everyone roll initiative"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 3 = 17

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 0 = 20

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 3 = 19

DM clears the initiative.

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 1 | 1 - 1 = 0

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17

Vraklul registers himself at init 20.

Shaborys registers herself at init 17.

Horst registers Horst at init 0.

DM registers Ogre = at init 16.

Luthian registers me at init 19.

DM removes Ogre = from the initiative list.

DM registers Ogre = at init 16.

DM removes Ogre = from the initiative list.

DM registers Ogre at init 16.

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 4 = 18

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "Whoops, sorry"

Quarion registers Quarion at init 18.

DM displays the initiative: Vraklul(20) me(19) Quarion(18) Shaborys(17) Ogre(16)

DM advances the initiative: VRAKLUL(20) me(19) Quarion(18) Shaborys(17) Ogre(16)

[Crows-Nest] Quarion asks, "Who is me?"

[Crows-Nest] Luthian says, "My bad. I borked something."

Luthian removes me from the initiative list.

Luthian registers Luthian at init 19.

Vraklul says, "I'm sorry it had to be like this..."

DM says (to horst), "I think you need to register at Initiative 1 to partake"

Horst displays the initiative: VRAKLUL(20) Luthian(19) Quarion(18) Shaborys(17) Ogre(16)

Horst registers Horst at init 1.

Horst displays the initiative: VRAKLUL(20) Luthian(19) Quarion(18) Shaborys(17) Ogre(16) Horst(1)

Shaborys shakes her head, "I knew we should have just killed him in the first place."

Vraklul, regretfully, retaliates. Also, recklessly.

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 5 = 22

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 5 = 12

DM says, "that hits"

Vraklul rolls 1 12-sided die: 4 | 4 + 3 = 7

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) LUTHIAN(19) Quarion(18) Shaborys(17) Ogre(16) Horst(1)

Quarion corrects Shaborys: 'We should have followed my lead and taken the third tunnel.'

Shaborys hmms.

Luthian moves in, and attacks, also regretfully.

DM says (to Luthian), "You can sneak attack"

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 5 = 12

DM says, "That hits"

Luthian rolls 1 8-sided die: 7 | 7 + 3 = 10

DM says, "Yep, he looks badly wounded"

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Luthian(19) QUARION(18) Shaborys(17) Ogre(16) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "AFK a moment."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "He didn't sneak attack. Roll another 1d6"

[Crows-Nest] DM says (to luthian), "Right, roll another d6"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "my turn"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "comesafter"

Luthian rolls 1 6-sided die: 2 | 2

DM says, "Allrighty, Quarion, your turn"

[slingergame] Luthian is going to have a LOT of notes after this. XD <3

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Danke, all."

Quarion throws a firebolt at the ogre's eyes!

[slingergame] DM says (to quarion), "You could take the help action. It would give whoever attacks the ogre next advantage"

[slingergame] DM says, "or that"

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 4 = 18

Quarion rolls 1 10-sided die: 10 | 10

DM says, "That hits"

DM advances the initiative: Vraklul(20) Luthian(19) Quarion(18) SHABORYS(17) Ogre(16) Horst(1)

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "MAXIMUM DAAMAAAAGE"

Shaborys runs into the room with her bow ready. She aims and shoots at the ogre.

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 7 | 7 + 5 = 12

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "that was a ROOOOLL"

DM says, "That hits"

Shaborys rolls 1 6-sided die: 4 | 4 + 3 = 7

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Sneak?"

[slingergame] DM says, "It doesn't matter"

[Crows-Nest] Luthian is honestly not looking forward to when this is all over. We'll have to wait a whole week until next session. XD

[Crows-Nest] Horst missed the entire combat. Good work Horst.

[Crows-Nest] Luthian is having fun!

DM says, "Shaborys shoots the Ogre, and he stumbles back against the cave wall. He sinks against it, and looks tired, a bit like someone after a long and tedious task. He holds up his chain with one hand. "NO LONGER ... ENEMY. Free." And then he dies."

Quarion sheds a tear.

Shaborys aw quietly. Then she goes to attempt to shove the body away from the trapdoor if it's covering it.

Vraklul says, "Goodbye. Friend."

Vraklul says, "I never even learned his name."

Luthian offers a quiet prayer for the ogre's soul, as a parting gift.

DM exclaims, "You can crack open the trapdoor easily. Looks like you found their treasure hoard!"

Shaborys aw yiss.

Shaborys checks for traps.

DM says, "it contains 250 GP and diamonds worth 50 GP."

DM says (to Shaborys), "None."

DM says, "And three potions."

Vraklul asks, "Is Tazlynn down there? Or any other prisoners?"

DM says (to Vraklul), "Nope."

Vraklul says, "Oh well."

Vraklul says (to Shaborys), "I guess we should probably keep the money anyway. I suppose it might come in useful eventually."

Luthian nods in agreement to Vrak and Shab.

Shaborys was already filling her pockets with her share.

DM says, "Unfortunately, the potions aren't labeled."

Quarion nods also. He's low on cash.

Horst says, "I can taste-test the potions if everyone is okay with that."

Vraklul says, "Sure, knock yourself out."

Shaborys will hold onto the diamonds for now.

Vraklul says, "Let us know what you found out when you wake up."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "It occurs to me I have no idea how identifying stuff works in 5e."

Horst tastes the bone-hurting juice.

[slingergame] Horst says, "It's pretty forgiving in the main, and Identify is cheap in any case."

DM says, "You taste it, and a small jet of fire shoots out of your mouth and singed Vaklul's eyebrow."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "By the way, I am fine -- IC and OOC -- with Shaborys holding onto all of the cash for the party, if we want. I don't know how anyone else feels about it."

Horst says, "It tastes like burning."

Vraklul asks (of Horst), "A potion of dragonborn?"

Horst shrugs.

[Crows-Nest] Quarion asks, "I'd like my share to be in my backpack, if there's no objection?"

[Crows-Nest] Luthian says, "Same. No offense to folks."

[slingergame] DM says, "It is a potion of Fire Breath"

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "Sure. Do you want the diamonds, too? I figured we'd need to sell them to get cash."

Vraklul says, "Speaking of which, doesn't Davina know about potions? She might be able to help us identify what they do."

Horst says, "That is a good point."

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "It's also possible she pocketed the diamonds before anyone saw them"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "I imagine they might come in handy if anyone dies."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says (to Shaborys), "I'm not a fan of diamonds. You can have them."

DM says, "You sip the next one, and Bloodfang suddenly nuzzles you affectionally. Looks like it's Animal Friendship."

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "It would be a shame if the person who kept falling unconscious and failing death saving throws couldn't be revived because she didn't tell anyone about the diamonds we'd found which were necessary to cast the spell to raise her."

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "haha"

DM says, "You taste the third one and gasp for air for an uncomofortable second or two. Water Breathing."

Horst says, "In any case we still have a missing dwarf to rescue."

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "he he he"

Vraklul says, "That we do."

[slingergame] DM says, "So, how are you guys doing for time? The third tunnel might take some time."

Vraklul asks, "Does anyone need to rest before we take a look down the last corridor?"

[slingergame] Luthian is good on time.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I am fine for time."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "I'm good"

[slingergame] Horst says, "I've got all the time in the world."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "I'm good."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Same. ^^"

Vraklul asks, "How are you magic guys for spells?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Cool, then let's take a short break and then we'll continue. Everybody let us know when you're back."

[slingergame] DM says, "*INTERMISSIOM*"

Horst says, "On a scale of 0 to 3, I feel like I'm at about a 2."

Horst gives the potion of Animal Friendship to Vraklul. "This seems like your sort of thing."

Vraklul exclaims, "Thanks!"

Horst says, "And Shaborys since you're fireproof maybe you should have this fire-breathing potion."

[slingergame] Shaborys is back.

Shaborys nods in thanks and puts it in her pack.

[slingergame] Vraklul is here.

Quarion asks, "So I get Water Breathing?"

DM says, "YOu were voted "Most Likely to get wet" in Wizard School."

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "As for my spells, I have 2 spell slots remaining and an infinite number of cantrips. My HP is 9."

[slingergame] Luthian is here, and has coffee. COFFEE, Y'ALL. :>

[slingergame] DM says, "Me too. But as it is 11:30 pm, it's decaf."

Horst says (to Quarion), "Sure; here you go."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "For the Animal Friendship potion, do giant toads and worgs count as animals, or are they in a separate category of things?"

[slingergame] DM says, "So, I'm back and ready to continue if you guys are."

[slingergame] DM says (to Vraklul), "Toads yey, worgs as a gut feeling no, but let me look"

[slingergame] DM says, "No, worgs count as a monstrosity"

[slingergame] DM says, "So it wouldn't work on your mum either HA HA"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Oh snap."

[slingergame] Vraklul sobs.

[slingergame] DM says, "because she is not an animal, but a nice lady, I meant"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "...humans aren't really monsters... not all of them, anyway."

[slingergame] DM asks, "okay, are we ready to go?"

[slingergame] Luthian noddles.

[slingergame] Horst says, "yep"

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "yes"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Onward."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I guess I'm the only one who took damage, and I can probably survive without a short rest yet."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "and downward"

Vraklul leads the way into the Tunnel Of Mystery!

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Oh, and in other news... managed to fix my Orcpub sheet so I don't need to keep re-setting it every time the page refreshes. Woo! :>"

Shaborys follows behind.

Luthian follows as well, keeping an eye out for trouble.

DM says, "Okay, you move into the third tunnel. It goes on for a few dozen meters and opens into what must be the main hall of the cave. The room is sort of a platform, surrounded on all sides by a chasm going deep into the unknown depths of the earth."

Shaborys peeeeeeeers over the edge.

Luthian stays back a bit, just to be sure he doesn't go over. That would be very no bueno.

DM says, "On the platform, you see a Hobgoblin, standing guard. He is covered in scars and looks mean and old. He has two gorilla-like apes on a ropes attached to his belt. Next to him is this sort of altar, on which is a young (around 50 years) dwarven women, half-naked, who looks very pale."

Vraklul exclaims, "Tazlynn!"

DM says, "Next to the dwarf stands a gnome women, wearing some sort of grey uniform, (maybe a prison uniform), who is holding some sort of device to Tazylnns neck. It looks kind of like an oversized injector, and it seems to be full of blood."

Quarion gasps.

Quarion says, "The horror..."

DM says, "In the back of the platform stands a disinterested looking goat."

DM says, "Guess what"

DM exclaims, "TIME FOR INITIATIVE!"

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 3 = 22

Horst rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 - 1 = 2

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 0 = 2

Luthian exhales quietly, taking in the scene. He glances to his companions, and prepares..

[slingergame] Shaborys shoots the goat first.

Vraklul clears the initiative.

Vraklul registers himself at init 2.

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 3 = 8

Shaborys registers herself at init 22.

Horst registers Horst at init 1.

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 2 = 18

DM registers Mysterious Gnome Woman at init 18.

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 3 | 3 + 2 = 5

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 1 = 21

Luthian registers himself at init 8.

DM registers Uxhu at init 21.

Quarion registers Quarion at init 5.

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 2 | 2 + 2 = 4

DM registers Apes at init 4.

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18

DM registers Goat = at init 19.

DM removes Goat = from the initiative list.

DM registers Goat at init 19.

DM says, "Phew, I think that's all of them"

Quarion displays the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) Goat(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

DM advances the initiative: SHABORYS(22) Uxhu(21) Goat(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Does anyone want to try to reason with them or can I shoot the woman with the needle?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "This seems like a good 'shoot first, ask questions later' kind of moment."

Shaborys shoots the woman with the needle.

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 9 | 9 + 5 = 14

[slingergame] Luthian says, "I can't sneak attack here, can I? Just making sure."

[slingergame] DM says, "No, they saw you"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Just checking. Thanks."

DM says, "The arrow bounces off the altar besides her"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) UXHU(21) Goat(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

Shaborys swears quietly.

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul asks, "I assume his full name is Uxhu Two-Ape?"

DM says, "Uxhu uses a bonus action to sick his apes on you, then moves towards you amd attacks Vraklul"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 3 = 20

DM rolls 1 10-sided die: 4 | 4 + 1 = 5

DM says, "YOU WILL PAY FOR WHAT YOU DID TO MY CLAN"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "Man, we never meet anybody *nice* in this line of work."

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) GOAT(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Horst says, "So hey Vrak you know what else is an animal"

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "Ha ha."

DM says, "The goat gives a clear look of "BLEAT this" jumps over the chasm and clambers up the steep wall and disappears through an opening in the wall."

[Crows-Nest] Shaborys says, "Ha"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Is drinking a potion a move-type of action, a bonus-type of action, or a full action type of action?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Full action"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) Goat(19) MYSTERIOUS GNOME WOMAN(18) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Darn."

[slingergame] Horst says, "You gotta really savour it"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "It's that extra time to smash the glass that takes so long."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Mysterious Gnome Woman attempts Wriggle! ... It's not very effective."

[Crows-Nest] Vraklul says, "Mahoujin Guru Guru flashbacks..."

DM says, "As the gnome woman sees you, she shriesk, infernally, and only now you realize how utterly insane she look. There is nothing in her eyes but madness as she shouts "NO! NO! YOU WILL NEVER TAKE ME BACK TO MYREHALL!" She uses her bonus action to active something on her wrist, and her real action to release a prepared spell. The shapes manifest in the air around you, and with a *poof* the woman disappears."

DM exclaims, "First, a giant bat appears!"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 5 | 5 + 3 = 8

DM registers Bat at init 7.

DM exclaims, "Then, a giant wasp manifest out of thin air!"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 3 = 22

DM registers wasp at init 20.

DM says, "Lastly, a giant badger appears."

DM says, "roll 1d20"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16

DM registers Badger at init 16.

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Bat, wasp and *badger*?!?"

[slingergame] DM exclaims, "Yes!"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Goat(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) BADGER(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Weeeeird."

DM says, "The badger tries to take a bite out of Horst"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Together with the goat and apes, it's a real zoo"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Badger badger badger."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 3 = 22

DM says, "Youch"

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3 + 1 = 4

Horst says, "oww"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "All we need now is a mushroom, and a snake."

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Goat(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) Badger(16) LUTHIAN(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "The goat, being as smart as a greyhound, has already gotten the heck out of here."

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "What's closest?"

DM says, "The bat"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "I'll go ahead and attack that, then."

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10 + 5 = 15

DM says, "That hits"

Luthian rolls 1 8-sided die: 5 | 5 + 3 = 8

DM says, "The bat is not happy"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Goat(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) Badger(16) Luthian(8) BAT(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

DM says, "And it retaliates"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 4 = 23

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 5 | 5 + 2 = 7

DM says, "ouch"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Goat(19) Mysterious Gnome Woman(18) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) QUARION(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Quarion says, "this is a tough one"

[slingergame] Quarion asks (of DM), "the Goat and the Mysteru Gnome Woman aren't actually here now?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "He *did* say he was going for the TPK."

[slingergame] Horst says, "We'll be fine"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I guess most of us do still have health potions, too."

[slingergame] DM says, "About the TPK, but also, yes, they are gone"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "okay"

DM removes Mysterious Gnome Woman from the initiative list.

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "So, we won't be making it out of here alive?"

DM removes Goat from the initiative list.

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "We'll see."

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Nah, but we had a good run. Made it all the way to level 2!"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "I think it's Quarion's turn, yeah?"

Quarion musters all his magical energy, and three magic missiles soar forth from his quarterstaff! The first one hits Uxhu, the other two hit his apes.

[slingergame] DM exclaims, "If Quarion isn't doing something soon, you won't!"

Quarion rolls 1 4-sided die: 2 | 2 + 1 = 3

Quarion rolls 1 4-sided die: 4 | 4 + 1 = 5

Quarion rolls 1 4-sided die: 3 | 3 + 1 = 4

DM exclaims, "That was solid hit. All three of them don't look to happy!"

DM says, "The first ape tries to have a go at Shaborys"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 2 = 13

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Nope"

DM says, "The other tries to have a go at Luthian"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 20 | 20 + 2 = 22

DM says, "Youch"

DM rolls 2 6-sided dice: 5 4 | 9 + 3 = 12

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Ow."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Ouchies."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Oof"

[slingergame] Horst says, "walk it off"

[slingergame] DM says (to luthian), "If you still have your health potion, might be a good time to take it"

[slingergame] Luthian thinks he still has it? If so, down the hatch. x_o

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) APES(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Well, it'll be a while before your turn..."

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) VRAKLUL(2) Horst(1)

Vraklul cracks open his potion of animal friendship and chugs.

[Crows-Nest] Horst exclaims, "Quaff! Quaff! Quaff!"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Just saying."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Do I have any time left in my turn to actually do any animal friendshipping, or do I need to wait for the next round?"

[slingergame] DM says, "You can now cast Animal Friendship at will, but only on your next turn, since that takes an action (I believe)"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "OK. Movement would just invite an AoO, so I guess that's it for this turn."

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) HORST(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Oh, no wait!"

[slingergame] DM asks, "Yes?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Uxhu used his bonus action to direct the apes, so he doesn't have an AoO left."

[slingergame] DM says, "Right"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "So I'm going to move out of his immediate reach, so he has to chase me if he wants to hit me again."

[slingergame] DM says, "Gotcha"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Not out of the room. Just far enough to inconvenience him."

[slingergame] DM says, "Horst, you're up"

Horst walks 30' away from everyone, to the extent that's possible, and then prays for some pain to come visit Uxhu.

DM says, "Uxhu already looks pretty banged up"

Horst says, "Uxhu needs to make a Dex saving throw, DC 13."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 18 | 18 + 1 = 19

DM says, "grr"

Horst says, "Okay then."

DM asks, "Does he take half damage or something?"

Horst says, "No"

DM advances the initiative: END OF ROUND

DM advances the initiative: SHABORYS(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

Shaborys uses cunning action to disengage from the ape and steps some distance away and then shoots at Uxhu. Who is not within five feet of anyone anymore? (damnit)

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 5 = 16

DM says, "That bounces off his armor, I'm afraid"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) UXHU(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

Shaborys says, "wmuz"

DM says, "Uxhu chases after Vraklul and tries to cut him"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Infernal for "shit" :D says this translator"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 3 = 14

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) WASP(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Horst says, "rot666"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "A hit, just barely."

DM says, "hmm, who haven't I attacked"

DM says, "Oh"

DM rolls 1 10-sided die: 3 | 3 + 1 = 4

DM says, "The wasp also goes after Vraklul"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 4 = 19

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Also a hit."

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 6 | 6 + 2 = 8

[slingergame] Horst says, "We might not be fine"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Well, I'm not actually down yet."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "But I am not doing well at all."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Are wasps animals?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Please make a con saving throw"

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 5 = 22

DM says, "Oh, you're fine"

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Phew! Something I'm good at!"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) BADGER(16) Luthian(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

DM says, "The badger runs after Horst and bites"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6 + 3 = 9

[slingergame] Horst says, "Giant wasps are beasts, yeah"

Horst says, "Nay"

DM says, "And luckily doesn't hit"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) LUTHIAN(8) Bat(7) Quarion(5) Apes(4) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] DM says, "Oh shoot. Gosh, I'M so sorry. I think I used an old list here."

[slingergame] Luthian says (to ?), "o_o"

[slingergame] Horst says, "For a bag of tricks? This looks pretty okay."

[slingergame] DM says, "Er, there was only one ape, not two."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Ah. Sure."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Aha."

[slingergame] DM blushes a little.

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Outrage"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Never count your apes before they're hatched"

[slingergame] DM says, "And given how much damage they took, there is no ape."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Does that negate any of the damage anyone has taken?"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Yeah, that one ape took two missiles simulateneously in the face."

[slingergame] DM says (to luthian), "Have 12 Hit points"

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Possibly the one that attacked Luthian, since the first one attacked me?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Woot."

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Should maybe not count?"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "yay"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Woo. Danke."

[slingergame] Horst says, "way to disbelieve that ape, gang"

DM removes Apes from the initiative list.

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Thank ME for killing that ape."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "So, yeah... more attackage toward whatever hostile's closest, I guess, from me."

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Bank error in your favor. Collect 12HP!"

[slingergame] DM says (to luthian), "The bat"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Still that flying thing, eh? Alright."

[slingergame] DM says, "man, this fight seemed tougher than I thought"

[slingergame] DM says, "to much fidgeting with Kobold Fight Club"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Numerical superiority counts for a lot"

[slingergame] DM says (to Luthian), "Roll it"

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 16 | 16 + 5 = 21

DM says, "That hits"

Luthian rolls 1 8-sided die: 4 | 4 + 3 = 7

DM says, "The bat falls into the endless chasm"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) BAT(7) Quarion(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

DM removes Bat from the initiative list.

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) QUARION(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Luthian is finally learning how things work, now that he has numbers and things to work from. XD

[slingergame] Luthian shouldn't be so slow as he has been, at least not until new numbers and things show up. x_o

Quarion focuses!

Quarion hurls a firebolt at Uxhu!

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 4 | 4 + 4 = 8

[Crows-Nest] Quarion says, "Crap."

DM says, "Uxhu continues to be invincible"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) VRAKLUL(2) Horst(1)

Vraklul FRIENDSHIPS the wasp.

[slingergame] Horst says, "wooot"

Vraklul says (to Wasp), "Shh, shh. Calm down. Everything is going to be OK."

[slingergame] Luthian sings the song of friendship?

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I think there might be some rolling involved. So everyone cross your fingers."

DM asks, "So, it has to do a WiS saving throw, but what's the DC?"

Horst says, "13"

DM says, "Ah"

[slingergame] Luthian crosses toes as well, just to be sure.

DM says, "Normal saving throw"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 6 | 6

DM says, "The wasp buzzes calmly"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Vraklul(2) HORST(1)

Vraklul says, "Good wasp. Goooood wasp."

Horst prays even harder for Uxhu death.

Horst says, "Dex save, DC 13, for Uxhhu."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 11 | 11 + 1 = 12

Horst rolls 1 8-sided die: 8 | 8

Horst says, "ZORP"

DM says, "Uxhu staggers a bit."

DM advances the initiative: END OF ROUND

DM advances the initiative: SHABORYS(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

Shaborys shoots the badger.

Shaborys rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 5 = 19

DM says, "That hits"

Shaborys rolls 1 6-sided die: 3 | 3 + 3 = 6

DM says, "The badger is not happy"

[Crows-Nest] Horst says, "We don't need no stinkin badgers"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) UXHU(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

DM says, "Uxhu has another go at Vraklul"

Shaborys asks, "Did the badger run after Horst afer Horst moved?"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 13 | 13 + 3 = 16

DM says, "Yes"

Shaborys rolls 1 6-sided die: 4 | 4

Shaborys says, "Another four"

DM rolls 1 10-sided die: 7 | 7 + 1 = 8

[slingergame] Horst says, "Uh oh"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Eep"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) WASP(20) Badger(16) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "What were Shab's rolls?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Do they affect the damage done to me?"

[slingergame] DM says, "No"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "I rolled for damage and then sneak attack on the badger."

Vraklul has lost an awful lot of blood. He swoons and nearly goes down -- but, amazingly, he's somehow still standing.

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Which is a stupid name for the mechanic."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "wow"

[slingergame] Vraklul exclaims, "Relentless Endurance for the win!"

[slingergame] DM says, "I believe you can give the wasp a command"

Vraklul exclaims, "Oh yeah? Awesome!"

[slingergame] (from Shaborys) The wasp buzzes contentedly.

[slingergame] DM says, "Or is that on your turn? Ah, screw, it, command it."

Vraklul says (to Wasp), "Please do what you can to take out this guy who keeps attacking me, friend wasp."

DM says, "Bzzzz"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 17 | 17 + 4 = 21

DM says, "wow"

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1 + 2 = 3

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "In theory, I probably could have done it on my last turn when I friendshipped it, right? So let's assume I retroactively gave it the command then."

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 1 = 20

DM says, "Uxhu withstands the poison, though"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) BADGER(16) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Man, Uxhu, you got good con saves."

DM says, "The badger tries to take Horst with him"

DM rolls 1 20-sided die: 19 | 19 + 3 = 22

DM rolls 1 6-sided die: 1 | 1 + 1 = 2

Horst says, "Tis just a flesh wound"

DM says, "Good"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Badger(16) LUTHIAN(8) Quarion(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "Wasp is with us, so.. badger, I guess, gets to taste my weapon?"

[slingergame] DM says, "You can sneak attack"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Let's do that, then."

[slingergame] DM says, "roll it"

Luthian rolls 1 20-sided die: 12 | 12 + 5 = 17

DM says, "that hits"

Luthian rolls 1 8-sided die: 6 | 6 + 3 = 9

Luthian rolls 1 6-sided die: 6 | 6

[slingergame] Horst says, "dang"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Bye bye Badger"

[slingergame] Luthian says, "I hope I did that right."

DM says, "Yeah, that's it for Badger"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "looks good"

DM removes Badger from the initiative list.

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Luthian(8) QUARION(5) Vraklul(2) Horst(1)

[Crows-Nest] Quarion asks, "Where am I?"

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "I mean, where am I relative to Uxhu and the others?"

[Crows-Nest] DM says, "You can see everyone and their mother attack Uxhu, basically"

[slingergame] DM says, "You can cast a spell at Uxhu, if that's your question"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Probably close enough to get into melee range within your movement before you attack, if you want to be."

[slingergame] DM says, "That too"

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Can I start by slashing him with my scimitar?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Sure"

Quarion slashes out at Uxhu with the scimitar stolen from a dead goblin! 'My name is Quarion Bobdy'lhan, and you shall die!'

Quarion rolls 1 20-sided die: 10 | 10 + 4 = 14

DM says, "Your scimitar bounces off his armor"

DM advances the initiative: Shaborys(22) Uxhu(21) wasp(20) Luthian(8) Quarion(5) VRAKLUL(2) Horst(1)

Vraklul, now that we've apparently run out of animals to friendship, goes back to doing what he does best. Hitting stuff. With a sharp thing on the end of a long swinging stick. Recklessly.

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 15 | 15 + 5 = 20

Vraklul rolls 1 20-sided die: 14 | 14 + 5 = 19

DM says, "That hits"

Vraklul rolls 1 12-sided die: 1 | 1 + 3 = 4

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Admittedly, 'best' is not necessarily the same as 'well'."

[D&D] GDorn says, "I read a bunch of YA fantasy with proto-greek mythology as a backdrop (but 'modernized' to a typical fantasy level) and now I really want to start a new campaign with each player playing a handful of 0th-level, horribly outclassed PCs, some of which will survive to become heroes..."

DM says, "Vraklul delivers the final blow to Uxhu and he stumbles back, towards the chasm. "Haha! YOu may have slain me, but the goat will prevail." He looks around. "Oh no, she abandoned me!" And he let himself fall into the chasm with open arms."

Shaborys smirks.

DM exclaims, "A winner is you!"

Horst says, "But he's still tethered to the corpse of the ape."

Vraklul says, "Well. I think that's that."

[D&D] Ellison says, "nice"

Vraklul was about to collapse, but then remembered Tazlynn.

Shaborys runs over to Tazlynn.

Quarion follows her.

[D&D] GDorn says, "it's written by a friend I know from the django/python community, and is fairly My First Fantasy, but it's decent"

Luthian follows along!

Vraklul asks (of Shaborys), "Is she OK?"

DM says, "Tazlynn is incredibly pale, and very, very weak. Her eyes flutter open, and she grabs Shaborys' hand weakly."

Quarion says, "Brunhilda will kill me if Tazlynn dies on my watch."

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[slingergame] Luthian says, "'Luke... I am your father.' (X_x)"

Shaborys asks, "Hi there. I take it you're Tazlynn?"

[D&D] GDorn says, "I gotta get him to give me access to the git repo he almost certainly has the source in, so I can submit bugfixes"

Shaborys grips her hand reassuringly.

(From DM) She mutters weakly, "I don't know why she killed me"

Quarion says (to Tazlynn), "I'm a friend of Brunhilda Bloodaxe. You're safe with us."

Vraklul asks, "'Killed'?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Uh-oh."

DM says, "She spoke of my father, and his accursed kingdom ... ""

Luthian perks a brow up at that.

Horst examines that injector-thingy.

DM says, "She coughs very weekly."

DM says (to horst), "The gnome lady took that with her."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Are we going to be bringing an undead dwarf back to town?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Oh ok."

Horst says (to Vraklul), "Hold my torch please."

Vraklul says, "Sure, no problem."

Horst examines the dwarf closely without getting near her teeth.

[slingergame] Horst says, "getting some Help from Vraklul."

Quarion asks (of Tazlynn), "Brunhilda told me the story. The 'blood-forged chain'?"

DM says, "She grabs Sharobys hand very hard. "And she spoke of ..." She sort of pulls you close. "The thing that came from beyond ... my father's yoke ...""

Quarion asks, "The blood-forged chain?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Should I roll anything to assist?"

DM says (to horst), "She has lost basically all of her blood, and also sort of - her life force? Like, she was drained of her essence somehow."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Maybe? I'm not sure."

Vraklul asks (of Quarion), "Wait, you know about the blood-forged chain?"

Vraklul says, "After this is done, we need to talk."

Horst says (to Taz), "I can call upon magic to heal you, but it might kill you instead."

DM says, "Her eyes flutter open at Quarion'S words. "The horror of the corridors. Every yoke you ever felt. The blood-forged chain.""

DM says, "She smiles at Horst weakly. "I think no magic can save me now. But than-" And her head rolls back mid-sentence and she is dead."

Shaborys oh.

Shaborys scoops up the body.

Luthian mutters a quiet benediction for the departed.

Vraklul lowers his head.

Quarion is in shock.

Shaborys asks, "I guess we'd better take her with us?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "buzz buzz"

Vraklul says, "Yes."

Luthian nods.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Yeah, we probably probably don't want to spend more than 24 hours here."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Because that's when the wasp will suddenly remember that it's a wasp and hates everyone and everything."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "Yeah."

[slingergame] Luthian says, "How much longer do we have before end of session? Just wondering."

[slingergame] Luthian is enjoying himself. :)

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I think that's largely up to us at this point."

[slingergame] DM says, "We're sort of at the end here."

Vraklul says, "I don't want to stay here. Let's bring her outside to set up camp."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Huzzah"

[slingergame] Luthian nods.

Horst says, "Yes let's."

Quarion nods sadly.

Vraklul says, "We can bring her body back to town in the morning."

Shaborys nods.

[slingergame] DM says (to Shaborys), "As you scoop her up, you notice something odd about one of her earrings."

Horst retrieves that swell saddle.

Shaborys looks more closely at the earring.

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Is it.. a key?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Is it a rot grub"

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes! not unlike the safe key you already have. (Like, it unfolds into one)"

[slingergame] Shaborys asks, "Wait, we have va key?"

DM says, "So, you take her body outside of the cave."

Shaborys pockets the earring for later.

[slingergame] DM says, "Yes, you found it in her house."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "I'd like to debrief Quarion about what Brunhilda told him about the bloodforged chain, but would it make more sense to do that now or next time?"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Ok. I remember this not."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "But cool"

DM says, "The mood is kind of solemn, even though you made the roads safer for travellers."

Quarion recites a few lines in Elvish: 'From too much love of living... from hope and fear set free... we thank with brief thanksgiving... whatever gods may be...' His voice breaks into inaudible mumbling. His face is grim.

[slingergame] DM says, "Yeah, I can't really concentrate. It's 12:30"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Good job, DM"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "We can end this session on a Long Rest, and pick up next time in the morning."

DM says, "But maybe it's a little solace that your experiences in Goat Cave have advanced you to level 3"

[slingergame] Horst says, "Running a combat with a bunch of heterogenous monsters is really hard."

Shaborys sad woo.

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Horst), "Not to mention all the enemies we had to face, too."

[slingergame] DM says, "yay"

[slingergame] DM says, "So, if you could do that levelling stuff and send me the link to your updates chars in the next 2 weeks, that'd be swell."

[slingergame] DM says, "Since Lvl3 is kind of a big step."

[slingergame] Horst says, "sure"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Yeah, sounds reasonable"

(From Luthian) "May the road rise up to meet you, and the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields, and until we meet again, may the Gods hold you in their hands." Luthian nods to the corpse, solemnly.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Also, in case anyone else is considering being a half-orc in the future? Relentless Endurance is awesome."

[slingergame] DM says, "Yeah, it's pretty nifty"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "This is the second time I should have been dropped unconscious, but instead got to keep fighting at 1hp."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "OK, this is going to sound callous and out of character, but how much gold do I have?"

[slingergame] Horst says, "mmhmm"

[slingergame] Horst says, "I think it's going to be around 100 but I'm not sure"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "Should we all be keeping track of our own, or should we designate someone as the treasure tracker?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Whatever works for you"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "We can put it on our sheets."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "So, I have 100 gp?"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "I guess you have 1/5 of whatever we found in this cave?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "I don't remember how much that was, though."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "I've been tracking my own on the sheet. Do not wish to track everyone else's money."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "250 plus 50 in diamonds which I'm holidn gonto"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "was from the trapdoor"

[slingergame] Luthian admits to not knowing how much gold he has...

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "OK. So we each got 50gp from this mission."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Alright, 50 gp it is for me."

[slingergame] Quarion asks, "Settled?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "And those of us who were there for level 1 got an extra 80gp on top of that."

[slingergame] Quarion says, "So not me, heh"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(But I spent 30gp on armor. Dunno if anyone else spent anything.)"

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "So 130gp total?"

[slingergame] Vraklul says (to Luthian), "If you were there for the first couple of sessions."

[slingergame] DM says, "I can say that money won't be that important in the long run"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "You weren't there either"

[slingergame] (from Shaborys) Shaborys says, "Money is important!"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "So, Shab/Horst/Vraklul: 130gp, Luthian/Quarion: 50gp."

[slingergame] Luthian nods.

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "I have more because I've been stealing from passerby and searching sometimes"

Quarion thinks about how this rescue mission failed, in spite of all the gold. He wonders if there was anything he could have done differently.

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "And stealing diamonds from the rest of the party."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Yeah, that."

[slingergame] DM says, "So, the next time we play will be September 9th."

[slingergame] Horst says, "ok"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Noted."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Sounds good."

[slingergame] DM says, "And I expect it too be mainly roleplaying."

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "Ok. I'm out the following two weeks (16 and 23). Sorry :("

[slingergame] Quarion says, "sounds fun"

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "What about the rest of September?"

[slingergame] DM says, "I'm on a LARP the weekend 15th-17th"

[slingergame] DM says, "I'm going to the theatre on the 23rd, but I could maybe do Sunday the 24th"

[slingergame] Luthian asks, "Anyone going to be around for a bit longer?"

[slingergame] Shaborys says, "I'm free the 24th, if everyone else is."

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Sunday the 24th works for me."

[slingergame] Horst says, "Probably good for me"

[slingergame] Quarion says, "Me too."

[slingergame] Vraklul asks, "What about the 30th?"

[slingergame] DM says, "Should work"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "(I guess the DM just fell asleep.)"

[slingergame] Vraklul says, "Cool. So the 9th, the 24th, and the 30th."

[slingergame] Hunter says, "Sunday in the mornings works, yeah. I bowl 5pm-10pm(ish) on Sundays, PST. Tomorrow's the first meeting of the league."