Campaign Lost Mines of Phandelver (Chapter 1)

[Kutshort Yes]

Everything looks pretty hunky-dory. Nice day for driving a wagon.

Kutshort takes a seat next to Tuberius

you look concerned, my firbolgian friend. tell me, how did you happen upon Smudge? He seems like a wonderful traveling companion

 

[Kutshort Yes]

You've been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day and are nearing a side road leading south to Phandalin. As you come around a bend, you stumble upon the scene of a recent battle. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and dense thickets to either side. Two horses wander the road, sniffing at ransacked personal effects.

{{what checks would we need to roll to collect the horses and look for loot/clues about what happened}}

 

[TD]

Tortle Dude looks around, then his gaze goes upon the two horses.

This seems.. recent. What happened here? I wonder if those horses have riders, or perhaps one of you has a way with such creatures...

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{As a group, we should look into what happened with the battle, evidence about who was involved and caused it. We should also grab the horses and any weapons/money/valuables left behind}}

 

[TD]

{{what checks would we need to roll to collect the horses and look for loot/clues about what happened}}

{{You have +6 on Investigation, I suspect this may help. Tubby has +4 on Animal Handling, if we'd like to do something with horses or try to tame them}}

 

[VashTheStampede]

{{You could use an animal handling check to collect the horses. Investigation check to, well, investigate.}}

 

[Dragmire]

Clearly a fight just happened here... We should be careful of the culprits still being around.

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Tuberius, please do me a favor and stop the cart; I would like to get a closer look, and someone should get those horses
Kutshort hops off the cart

Dragmire, you’re right, they might still be nearby. Do you and Tortle Dude mind keeping an eye out for an ambush?


Kutshort approaches the scene carefully, trying to see what he can learn

 

[VashTheStampede]

Tuberius, please do me a favor and stop the cart; I would like to get a closer look, and someone should get those horses
Kutshort hops off the cart

Dragmire, you’re right, they might still be nearby. Do you and Tortle Dude mind keeping an eye out for an ambush?


Kutshort approaches the scene carefully, trying to see what he can learn

The site is littered with arrows, torn scraps of fabric, and other assorted odds and ends as someone was clearly searching for something (valuables?) amongst the belongings of the victims. You spy an empty leather map case laying amongst the debris.

 

[TD]

Tortle Dude looks at the empty leather map case that Kutshort has identified upon his investigation.

So whoever did this.. it was not by coincidence. They were looking for something, or someone? I wonder what was in that case.

 

[TD]

Tuberius, you have that delicious looking..

Tortle Dude pauses awkwardly.

You have that little companion of yours. Do you think you could take a look at those horses for us?


{{You have the best Animal Handling @Tubby23 , maybe these horses could be useful for us}}

 

[Dragmire]

{{Can I roll to gather anything on the ground left from the battle? Things like arrows, materials, or other items}}

 

[VashTheStampede]

{{Can I roll to gather anything on the ground left from the battle? Things like arrows, materials, or other items}}

{{No need to roll on this}}

Of the arrows that are strewn and peppered around the area, you're able to salvage 8 of them that are still useable. Anything else is either of no value or has been rendered as such as the attackers tore through the belongings.

 

[Dragmire]

Dragmire collects his 8 arrows and puts them in his pack.

Now how about we see if we can tell if anybody left the scene.

{{I would like to investigate the surroundings of the path looking for footsteps or other physical signs of someone passing through}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Pick up empty leather map case

investigate map case, looking for a name of whom it belong to, or some clue as to what type of map was inside

 

[TD]

{{Should I try to tame the horses or should we wait for Tubby for the extra +2?}}

 

[VashTheStampede]

((I think we should wait and see what Tubby may or may not want to do before we move forward))

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{Should I try to tame the horses or should we wait for Tubby for the extra +2?}}

{{let's give @Tubby23 a chance to catch up and do some actions. It’s lunch for him now}}

 

[TD]

{{Sounds good, I just wanted to throw a feeler out to the group}}

 

[TD]

{{How many hours ahead is he of EST? Just for my future knowledge}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{How many hours ahead is he of EST? Just for my future knowledge}}

{{I just ask Siri what the time is in Australia and assume he is within 3 hours of that time}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{How many hours ahead is he of EST? Just for my future knowledge}}

{{I looked at his profile, 16 hours ahead

Spoiler

}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

Tuberius the Great collects the horses

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{that’s what I get for rolling for another person’s character }}

 

[VashTheStampede]

Kutshort turns the map case over in his hands and as the flap falls back into place, he sees the initials "GR" emblazoned on the leather case.

Tuberius cautiously approaches the horses so as not to spook them. As he slowly reaches for the dragging reins of one of the horses, he pauses...

"I'm pretty sure this is Sildar's--"

But his thought is cut off... the horses, now caught in the grip of fear, rear up and bolt in sheer terror.

With this serving as a sudden and belated warning, a volley of arrows streaks through the air, aimed unerringly at the unsuspecting adventurers. The twang of bowstrings is quickly followed by a rain of projectiles descending from either side of the road.

As you each glance in different directions, you see them: hooked noses. Beady red and yellow eyes. Large pointed ears jutting out from the sides of their skulls. Tortle Dude locks eyes with one of the attackers...and sees a wide, toothy grin that reveals jagged, yellowed teeth

The goblins' strategy is clear – strike swiftly, inflict damage, and disappear into the cover of the surrounding wilderness before the adventurers can mount an effective counterattack.

Roll for Initiative!​

 

[TD]

{{Is initiative just a normal D-20?}}

 

[VashTheStampede]

{{State your dexterity modifier and roll a d20}}

 

[TD]

 

[TD]

{{lol}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{is this just a regular role?

Questions: my character has 2 weapon fighting and sneak attack. Can I wield short sword and one handed crossbow, and then on an attack turn, use sneak attack with the crossbow?}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{I don’t know why there are 2 dice… also if dex is the modifier, I have +3}}

 

[VashTheStampede]

{{is this just a regular role?

Questions: my character has 2 weapon fighting and sneak attack. Can I wield short sword and one handed crossbow, and then on an attack turn, use sneak attack with the crossbow?}}

{{As I understand it, 2 weapon fighting only works with melee and  thrown weapons and you would only be able to use crossbows with it with the Crossbow Expert feat.

However you should be able to use sneak attack with the hand crossbow for your action then use a bonus action to switch from crossbow to short sword}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{ @GwJumpman time to roll for initiative!}}

 

[Dragmire]

{{It's time. I'm not sure how to add my modifier to the roll here but it's +3}}

 

[Dragmire]

{{@VashTheStampede I edited my post and the roll went away (it was a 7 + 3)}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{@VashTheStampede I edited my post and the roll went away (it was a 7 + 3)}}

{{I can still see your roll, so maybe that glitch only impacts the roller}}

 

[Dragmire]

{{I see it now too, maybe that was a mobile-only quirk}}

 

[TD]

{{Is anything else needed?}}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

{{Is anything else needed?}}

((I think just @VashTheStampede tontell is our order and start the combat. He’s not at work, I don’t think, so he probably has less free time than midweek))

 

[VashTheStampede]

Turn Order
~~~~~
Tuberius
Dragmire
Kutshort
Goblins
Tortle Dude

~~~~~~~~~~

Tuberius' Turn

After an arrow whizzes right by his head, Tuberius wastes no time nor action, swiftly grabbing his bow in one hand while picking and notching an arrow with the other in one fluid motion. He turns to face the direction of the missile, crouching and pulling the string taught as he turns. The moment his eye focuses on one of the ambushers he lets loose a return volley at Goblin 4 (Ranged Attack) ...

 

[VashTheStampede]

The arrow seems to be flying true...but it deflects off of the leather patchwork shoulder pauldron of the goblin, who hisses and sticks his tongue out to mock his now mortal enemy.

{{ @GwJumpman is next}}

 

[Dragmire]

Dragmire moves 10 feet south (next to Tortle Dude) and Eldritch Blasts Goblin 3

 

[VashTheStampede]

{{The Eldritch Blasts hits Goblin 3. Roll for damage}}

 

[Dragmire]

.

 

[VashTheStampede]

The blast strikes the goblin with a thunderous impact, engulfing it in an eerie, dark light. The eldritch force courses through the creature, tearing at its form with ethereal power. In an instant, the goblin is consumed by the eldritch energy, its body convulsing as if caught in the grip of unseen entities. The once-menacing figure crumples to the ground, lifeless.



{{ @shortkut }}

 

[Kutshort Yes]

(( @VashTheStampede woth the crossbow, can I target any of the goblins?))

 

[VashTheStampede]

(( @VashTheStampede woth the crossbow, can I target any of the goblins?))

((On your character sheet it shows that the effective range of your hand crossbow is 30 ft. Each square on the grid represents 5 feet. At your current position you can target all three goblins, with 2 and 4 both being right at the edge of your effective range. If they were just slightly farther away you could still target them, but at disadvantage.))

 

[Kutshort Yes]

That was incredible, Dragmire! I may not have magic, but let’s see what I can do

Kutshort and his crossbow at goblin 1, who doesn’t seem to be paying attention to him and fires

 

[Kutshort Yes]

((Wow, those rolls sucked))

 

[Kutshort Yes]

@VashTheStampede can I add on movement to my action?

apparently I can’t do much

Move 10 feet back towards Tortle Dude