Assuming we can figure out where these rapscallions went, and assuming where they went was somewhere NOT along the road, what shall we do with the wagon? Would we leave it or bring it with us? Obviously it would be bad if we took the wagon and lost the contents. But also it would obviously be bad if our employer got taken out in all this and we hauled the wagon to town for nothing.
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Campaign Lost Mines of Phandelver (Chapter 1)
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VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
Tortle Dude is able to calm and collect the horses with no issue.
As you all take a brief respite, Tuberius offers to take the wagon the rest of the way to Phandalin himself. Its not far now, and what are the odds of a second ambush? This would leave the rest of you free to take the goblin path, bringing the horses with you in case you Gundren and/or Sildar are unable to travel by foot...for one reason or another.
As you all take a brief respite, Tuberius offers to take the wagon the rest of the way to Phandalin himself. Its not far now, and what are the odds of a second ambush? This would leave the rest of you free to take the goblin path, bringing the horses with you in case you Gundren and/or Sildar are unable to travel by foot...for one reason or another.
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
You exchange goodbyes with your travelling companion, hoping to see him sooner than later ( 
), then prepare to head down the goblin trail.
((You need to decide your travelling order. This makes it easier to determine which characters are affected by traps, which ones can spot hidden enemies, and which ones are the closest to those enemies when a fight breaks out.
Typically you choose who is in front, who is behind, and the rest of the party is in the middle. With three party members, that's a bit more obvious.))
), then prepare to head down the goblin trail.((You need to decide your travelling order. This makes it easier to determine which characters are affected by traps, which ones can spot hidden enemies, and which ones are the closest to those enemies when a fight breaks out.
Typically you choose who is in front, who is behind, and the rest of the party is in the middle. With three party members, that's a bit more obvious.))
TD
ES COO Shitposting Dept. of GWF
Tortle Dude watches Tuberius carry on with their original arrangement, wondering to himself when he'll get to see him again.
So, down this way then eh?
I can lead the way, my shell will keep me safe if it comes to it - but you'll both owe me some lettuce.
{{I have the highest AC and passive perception. I also have some decent skill modifiers and Detect Magic + Mage Hand. Does me going in front make sense?}}
So, down this way then eh?
I can lead the way, my shell will keep me safe if it comes to it - but you'll both owe me some lettuce.
{{I have the highest AC and passive perception. I also have some decent skill modifiers and Detect Magic + Mage Hand. Does me going in front make sense?}}
TD
ES COO Shitposting Dept. of GWF
Tortle Dude walks in the direction of the path, but neither of his companions have opted to follow him, yet. Dude huffs, pulls out his lute, begins to pluck away as he serenades his fellow adventurers.
Gonna kill some goblins,
Gonna kill 'em good,
We ain't braggin',
We're gonna coat their hood.
Gonna kill some goblins,
Gonna kill 'em good,
We ain't braggin',
We're gonna coat their hood.
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
Tortle Dude fails a passive perception check
As the party progresses along the path, it gradually narrows as they get farther from the main road. Tortle Dude, perhaps distracted by the surrounding foliage or just caught up in the music, unknowingly approaches a concealed pit trap. The forest floor, seemingly solid, hides the perilous opening beneath a layer of leaves and moss.
Just as the Dude is on the verge of stepping into the trap, the ground beneath him gives way. A sudden cracking sound alerts the party to the imminent danger. The bard stumbles, desperately trying to regain his balance, but the ground beneath him collapses, and the Tortle begins to fall.
@TD needs to make a Dexterity saving throw
As the party progresses along the path, it gradually narrows as they get farther from the main road. Tortle Dude, perhaps distracted by the surrounding foliage or just caught up in the music, unknowingly approaches a concealed pit trap. The forest floor, seemingly solid, hides the perilous opening beneath a layer of leaves and moss.
Just as the Dude is on the verge of stepping into the trap, the ground beneath him gives way. A sudden cracking sound alerts the party to the imminent danger. The bard stumbles, desperately trying to regain his balance, but the ground beneath him collapses, and the Tortle begins to fall.
@TD needs to make a Dexterity saving throw
((@VashTheStampede can i roll anything to help him?))
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
Tortle Dude fails a Dexterity saving throw
A soft thud echoes as the bard tumbles into the concealed pit trap, disappearing from sight. The rest of the party halts in shock, their expressions turning from jovial to concerned.
The pit, while concealing the bard's fall, fortunately lacks any spikes or immediate threats. But he did take quite a tumble. And now he's stuck down in a pit.
Tortle Dude takes 5 bludgeoning damage
A soft thud echoes as the bard tumbles into the concealed pit trap, disappearing from sight. The rest of the party halts in shock, their expressions turning from jovial to concerned.
The pit, while concealing the bard's fall, fortunately lacks any spikes or immediate threats. But he did take quite a tumble. And now he's stuck down in a pit.
Tortle Dude takes 5 bludgeoning damage
Just remember, don’t eat the rope
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
The Tortle, a species known for their hefty frames, carefully tests the strength of the rope before attempting the climb. With a moment of hesitation, the Dude begins to ascend the pit's walls, relying on his surprisingly powerful limbs to pull himself upward. The rope creaks under the strain, but it holds.
The party watches with bated breath as the Bard's massive form makes its way up, the rope groaning with each movement. There's a collective sigh of relief as the Tortle reaches the edge of the pit, emerging unscathed.
With the Bard safely back on solid ground, the party continues along the path, their bond strengthened by the shared experience of overcoming an unexpected obstacle. The rope, now bearing the weighty tale of the Tortle's treacherous climb, remains a valuable tool as the adventurers press forward into the unknown.
The party watches with bated breath as the Bard's massive form makes its way up, the rope groaning with each movement. There's a collective sigh of relief as the Tortle reaches the edge of the pit, emerging unscathed.
With the Bard safely back on solid ground, the party continues along the path, their bond strengthened by the shared experience of overcoming an unexpected obstacle. The rope, now bearing the weighty tale of the Tortle's treacherous climb, remains a valuable tool as the adventurers press forward into the unknown.
((Do I need to put an action of untying the rope from the tree and putting it away or is it assumed?))
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
((It's assumed. Usually that kind of minutiae I'm fine with glossing over...unless you guys want a more realistic adventuring campaign.))
((If I wanted that kind of realism, I would have quit in rage when I saw the pictures of @TD and his cats and realized he wasn’t a giant talking turtle-creature))
(( @VashTheStampede do we need to roll to make sure we are still on the path ?))
We were waiting for you, Dragmire. If your little legs are getting tired, feel free to ride one of the horses
No no no no no, that's alright. I don't need any help keeping up, thank you very much. Keep on going at your regular pace and I'll be right behind you.
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
sounds good. You did great work back there with the goblins, so if you ever need to rest, let us know
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
((I hope we walk around the pit this time))
TD
ES COO Shitposting Dept. of GWF
Tortle Dude pulls out his lute to sing another small melody, trying to bring the spirits of the party up but also to enter his primary focus zone.
Don't you step on that crack,
It might oh might be a pit,
Don't you break your mother's back,
May as well step in some shit.
Due to heightened awareness after falling into one pit, Dude is keeping a closer eye out for traps and ambushes.
Don't you step on that crack,
It might oh might be a pit,
Don't you break your mother's back,
May as well step in some shit.
Due to heightened awareness after falling into one pit, Dude is keeping a closer eye out for traps and ambushes.
VashTheStampede
Dumdum McGee
((This is actually how it should be. Apologies for not being clear earlier but a "Rest" is an action that the whole party makes together.))
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