Goblin Treasure

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Log Info

  • Title: Goblin Treasure
  • Emitter: Alice
  • Characters: Cressida Level 2, Kirran Level 3, Orion level 2
  • Place: In the mountains
  • Time: April 22-23, 2014
  • Summary: Goblins have been spotted digging around in the mountains. Rumor has it they found a treasure map to long lost secret treasure, and they plan on keeping it all for them self! They have even attacked some people for getting too close to their digging location.
  • APL: 1
  • Encounter 1: 6 Goblins, 1 gnoll(fat goblin) CR 3
  • Encounter 2: 3 Goblins, 4 hobgoblins, 1 goblin dog CR 4


There has been rumors spreading around the area lately of a small groups of goblins who have been attacking and chasing people out of the mountains. Apparently they have been digging holes all over the area in search of some kind of treasure, though no one can get close enough to find out more about it without being attacked.

Gobbers? Why Gobbers? Bad enough that they were a lot of them around the city, but Kirran wasn't overly thrilled with the little guys. But here is Kirran, the elf having his gear gathered up, ready to go and see what is up with this group of goblins that are terrorizing this area, and a quiver full of arrows.

Orion has no problems with those looking for treasure, but to attack anyone and everyone from the mountains, that is wrong. Orion shall try and put a stop to this, he brings Cressida with him to deal with these goblins. He has no problem getting additional help along the way.

Cressida has been looking for some sort of action in this area to help her get established in an adventuring sense. She knows better than to go investigate some aggressive goblins on her own, but with a group, it ought to work out fine, in her opinion. So, here she is, not as armored as some, but ready to do her part to figure out what they're looking for.

It is a sunny and warm afternoon and it is a fairly nice day for a walk. There is an old road traveling up the foot hills into the mountains, though it doesn't look like it used very often and is mostly overgrown. It makes the travel fairly easy going however. As one travels up further into the mountains the terrain changes as trees are replaced by smaller shrubs and bushes.

GAME: Kirran rolls perception: (9)+9: 18

GAME: Cressida rolls perception: (14)+6: 20

GAME: Orion rolls perception: (4)+-1: 3

While Orion doesn't really notice anything Cessida and Kirran notice some smoke raising in the distance, likely from a small camp fire. They can even hear the distance sounds of some people arguing some 150 feet off the main road, in a small clearing.

Kirran stops as he first sees the smoke, and then the talking. "Seems there are people not far over this way," he points int he direction it is coming from. "Shall we investigate?" he asks the other two.

Cressida nods, looking over Kirran for a moment as she does. "Sounds like a plan. I strongly suspect it's goblins, but do you want to scout ahead a bit? I suspect you're a bit better at remaining unnoticed than we are. We shall, of course, be right behind you."

Orion seems slightly confused, "Investigate what?" He then looks to where Kirran is pointing to, "Oh that... yes that sound good to me." He then nods at what Cressida says then looks back to Kirran, "You are probably just a little bit better at scouting then I am." Orion was joking about the being just a bit better. At over six feet tall and wearing half plate armor, Orion would make for one lousy scout.

Kirran gives a nod at them, "I should be back soon. Keep your eyes and ears peeled then."

GAME: Kirran rolls stealth: (18)+8: 26

GAME: Kirran rolls stealth: (8)+8: 16

GAME: Alice rolls -1: (15)++-1: 14

GAME: Alice rolls -1: (10)++-1: 9

Up ahead in a small clearing is a bunch of goblins. They have a couple of old tents set up and a small fire with some kind of rat like creature cooking. Six of the goblins are wearing old ratty looking leather armor and have rusty swords. There is also a really fat goblin that is much larger than the others, who is wearing the same type of armor but since he is so much taller it barely fits at all and half of his belly is exposed. He walks back and forth as he bosses the other smaller goblins around. "I am the boss here because I am bigger, that is tha rules. You got a problem with that?"

Kirran comes out of the trees, quietly though. "Definitely goblins. Six small ones and one large one. The large one is making himself the boss because he's bigger. Looks pretty ratty, not well equiped. Didn't listen to what they were after though. We might want to capture the big guy to figure it out."

GAME: Kirran rolls initiative: Roll: 17 + Bonus: 4 = Total: 21

Orion nods to what is said and tries to come up with an attack strategy, "Do you think you could snipe one of the rats from afar softening them up a little?" Then he loos to Cressida, "Perhaps you can cast your acid arrow and I can look to finish off the one you hurt. If any one has a better plan, I am open to options."

"Acid splash," Cressida clarifies. "And I can certainly focus on softening them up and finishing off the wounded ones. Also, if they group up a bit, I can hit them with a burning hands." She looks to Orion. "You ought to be able to resist it without any real trouble, I think."

Kirran nods to Orion. "Hopefully we can get you close enough before we attack. I'll try to help you so we have a chance to surprise them." He smirks and nods to Cressida. "I'll try to corner them, keep them from scattering, picking off the ones you two can't get."

Cressida adds, "At least they are likely to try to overwhelm us before they flee."

Orion chuckles to Cressida last comment, "Correct, no trouble at all, I am not a Child of the Flame based on just my looks." He nods to Kirran, "Ok we have a plan and our cause is just with Daeus looking over us, we shall prevail."

GAME: Kirran rolls stealth: (19)+8: 27

GAME: Cressida rolls stealth: (6)+2: 8

GAME: Orion rolls stealth: (10)+-9: 1

<OOC> Cressida says, "Heh. You only beat me by 19."

GAME: Alice rolls -1: (17)++-1: 16

Kirran smiles a bit, "Gilead will help us too. This way," He turns into the woods to lead the others to the goblin camp.

GAME: Orion rolls initiative: Roll: 7 + Bonus: 0 = Total: 7

GAME: You roll initiative for G1: Roll: 1 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 7

GAME: You roll initiative for G2: Roll: 8 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 14

GAME: You roll initiative for G4: Roll: 16 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 22

GAME: You roll initiative for G5: Roll: 8 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 14

GAME: You roll initiative for G6: Roll: 5 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 11

GAME: You roll initiative for G7: Roll: 11 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 17

GAME: You roll initiative for G3: Roll: 8 + Bonus: +0 = Total: 8

GAME: Cressida rolls initiative: Roll: 9 + Bonus: 6 = Total: 15

<OOC> Alice says, "first goblin shoots at orion at long range"

GAME: Alice rolls +4-2: (18)++4+-2: 20

<OOC> Alice says, "he misses"

<OOC> Kirran says, "I'll move up 30 to H2, and shoot G2 with my bow"

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1: (9)+8: 17

GAME: Kirran rolls 1d8+3: (6)+3: 9

<OOC> Alice says, "he is dead"

Kirran moves up closer as he takes his bow out, draws an arrow. Stopping, he eyes one of the goblins in the back and fires the arrow. It strikes into the chest as the goblin falls back and is dead.

<OOC> Alice says, "g7 shoots at orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +4-2: (4)++4+-2: 6

<OOC> Alice says, "he misses"

<OOC> Cressida says, "They are too far for me to spell, so I'll shoot my crossbow at G7."

GAME: Cressida rolls weapon2: (14)+1: 15

<OOC> Cressida says, "Hm. It should be +3, so 17."

<OOC> Alice says, "it hits then"

GAME: Cressida rolls 1d8: (2): 2

Cressida moves up to the side of Kirran, pulling her crossbow to bear as she does so. Taking aim, she lets loose with her bolt, managing to graze his shoulder, but leaving him standing.

<OOC> Alice says, "Goblin 5 charges kirran"

GAME: Alice rolls +2+2: (14)++2+2: 18

GAME: Alice rolls 1d4: (1): 1

GAME: You damaged Kirran for 1 points. 28 remaining.

<OOC> Alice says, "Goblin 6 just draws his sword and moves up closer"

<OOC> Alice says, "big guy moves up"

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3: (11)+6: 17

GAME: Orion rolls 1d8+4: (3)+4: 7

<OOC> Alice says, "okay he is dead"

An arrow comes directly at Orion, he grins and says, "Nice shot." He then puts up his shield to block the arrow, "But I have a better shield." Another arrow is shot at him but comes no where near him. He shrugs, "Not so good a shot." He swings his longsword at one of the goblins that advanced upon his group and kills it in one shot.

GAME: Alice rolls +4: (19)++4: 23

GAME: Alice rolls +4: (1)++4: 5

<OOC> Alice says, "almost got a critical hit"

GAME: Alice rolls 1d4: (4): 4

GAME: You damaged Orion for 4 points. 21 remaining.

The goblins spot Orion in his heavy armor and big shield and they quickly turn to face the party. Half of the goblins charge forward as they draw their rusty swords while the other half hang back and open fire with their bows. One of the goblins get in close and gets a small cut in against Kirran while another nails Orion with an arrow.

<OOC> Alice says, "he moves down and shoots at orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +4: (2)++4: 6

<OOC> Alice says, "he misses"

<OOC> Kirran says, "I'll fire at G4"

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1: (18)+8: 26

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage: aliased to 1d8+2: (8)+2: 10

<OOC> Alice says, "he is dead"

Kirran takes a hit from one of the goblins, but it's gone thanks to Orion. There are two who are closer, but he leaves them to Orion and Cressida, and just takes his next arrow and fires at another of the goblins that's further away. He's got the range, he might as well it. His arrow flies true and hits the goblin in the neck, taking it down in the single shot.

<OOC> Alice says, "he will shoot at kirran"

GAME: Alice rolls 4-4: (16)+4+-4: 16

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

<OOC> Cressida says, "I'm going to burning hands 3 & 6."

AME: Cressida rolls 2d4+2: (4)+2: 6

GAME: Alice rolls +2: (20)++2: 22

GAME: Alice rolls +0: (11)++0: 11

<OOC> Alice says, "small goblin takes half, big one takes full"

Cressida looks at the approaching goblins. They've just gotten into range, so she in hales and incantes her spell, gesturing outwards as she lets loose a wave of fire, hitting the two goblins. The little one manages to roll away from the worst of it, but the big one just takes it and keeps approaching. Cressida reconsiders her position and moves to take cover behind the iron wall of death that is Orion.

<OOC> Alice says, "he moves up and attacks orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +2: (4)++2: 6

<OOC> Alice says, "he misses"

<OOC> Alice says, "he moves up and attacks kirran"

GAME: Alice rolls +3: (5)++3: 8

<OOC> Alice says, "he misses"

<OOC> Orion says, "Ok will attack g6"

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3: (16)+6: 22

<OOC> Alice says, "hits"

GAME: Orion rolls 1d8+4: (3)+4: 7

<OOC> Alice says, "he is dead"

Orion wants to attack the big goblin but holds back from doing such knowing that they need the big goblin for information. Orions attacks the smaller golbin that tried to stab him. Orion with one strong swing of his longsword strikes that goblin and kills it.

More of the goblins fall to the ground, and the large fat goblin takes burning flames to his face. Though it is clear his size isn't just for show as he some how makes it through the fire and continues his attack as the last two goblins keep firing with their bows.

<OOC> Kirran says, "Alright, 5' step back next to Cressida, rapid shot on g7"

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (12)+8+-2: 18

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (20)+8+-2: 26

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (5)+8+-2: 11

<OOC> Alice says, "hits twice"

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage: aliased to 1d8+2: (7)+2: 9

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage: aliased to 1d8+2: (4)+2: 6

<OOC> Kirran says, "Was he dead with the first shot?"

<OOC> Alice says, "yeah"

<OOC> Kirran says, "Could I put that second shot at g1?"

<OOC> Alice says, "they are both dead"

Kirran is quick to back away from the larger goblin and draws his arrows again. Faster than before, he shoots at one of the goblins, downing it in a heartbeat, and then draws another one in quick succession to go after the other one. That's two goblins down in a matter of seconds, and he turns is gaze on the bigger goblin.

<OOC> Cressida says, "Acid splash at the last one."

GAME: Cressida rolls +3: (10)++3: 13

<OOC> Cressida says, "Touch attack."

GAME: Cressida rolls 1d3: (3): 3

Cressida keeps her position behind Orion, calling a small sphere of acid into being with her words and flinging it at the boss goblin. The strikes him in the chest, burning into his chest as Cressida keeps her position behind Orion, reloading her crossbow as she recoups her energy.

<OOC> Alice says, "power attack on orion!"

GAME: Alice rolls +3-1: (17)++3+-1: 19

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

<OOC> Orion says, "Going to do a non lethal attack on G3 at -4"

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3-4: (20)+6+-4: 22

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3-4: (11)+6+-4: 13

GAME: Orion rolls 1d8+4: (3)+4: 7

<OOC> Alice says, "you knock him out"

All the goblins are dead save one, Orion shakes his head as he looks to the Goblin Boss, "Your days of causing terror on this mountains ends here and now!" He now strikes the boss across the head with the flat of his blade knocking the large goblin out.

The big fat goblin makes one last attack to try to take at least one of the enemy down and goes all out in a power attack but misses! A moment later he is hit hard in the dead and goes to the ground. He is out cold, which is better than the rest of the goblins in clearing.

Cressida smiles at the result of their assault, their victory. "Maybe he has a map of some sort. It would figure if they're digging everywhere because they can't follow it correctly."

Kirran sighs when Orion takes down the goblin and puts the arrows he had drawn away. "Maybe that is true, or we can wake him up and ask him, once he's tied up."

Orion now pulls the arrow of his side then looks to the others, "How about we tie him up then search him and the others, then we wake him up for questioning."

Cressida nods. "Sounds like a plan. I can start searching the others while you tie him up. If he has any clues as to what they're doing on him, great. If not, we'll just ask him."

GAME: Kirran rolls survival: (20)+7: 27

<OOC> Kirran says, "That's the check to tie up the bigger goblin"

The goblins don't have anything of notable value, or anything even all that useful. There are broken pickaxes and shovels in a pile near one tent and some rotten looking food.

Kirran gives a nod, puts away his bow and gets out some rope as he starts to tie up the goblin, well and tight to make sure when he's awake, he won't be able to get out. He also takes the chance to search him, since he already has his hands there anyway.

GAME: Kirran rolls perception: (16)+9: 25

Orion looks on as Kirran ties up the big goblin. He then waits for Cressida and Kirran to be done searching the goblins. When are done Orion takes some water from his flask and pours on the large goblin to wake him up.

Kirran shakes his head as he found nothing and stands to allow Orion to do the talking. He's not going to stop him, not when there might be important information to be gathered.

The big fat goblin squirms and wiggles about as he wakes up and he quickly looks around. "Hey let me go!"

GAME: Orion rolls diplomacy: (13)+8: 21

Orion looks down to the Goblin, "No there will be no letting you go. If you cooperate you will be taken to the authorities to answer for your crimes, I could tell them that you did cooperate with us which could help you. If not then we might have to judge you right here, and even you know that we are not going to find you innocent."

The goblin looks to Orion, "I am innocent! We were just sitting here getting ready for dinner, we didn't do nothing! It was just some misunderstanding."

Cressida steps up alongside Orion. "Look, we've seen what you have here. You are obviously the ones digging up this area and attacking people when they get nearby. If you tell us what you're trying to do, maybe we won't have to force it out of you. Maybe."

Kirran stands nearby, watching, looking for anything that might decide to ambush them while trying to interrogate the goblin.

He quickly shakes his head as he looks to Cressida, "I know nothing, nothing! I just do what the boss tells me, he doesn't say why. I don't ask."

Cressida smiles. "That's what I wanted to hear. Now, tell us what the boss told you to do and where we can find him, so we can discuss this with him."

The fat goblin looks to Cressida, "I don't know anything. He just said to stay out here and not let anyone bother him, and they are up a little further in the mountains looking for something."

Kirran frowns a bit and does a quick circle around the camp, looking for tracks, something that might lead further up into the mountains so he could possibly find the other goblins, or the big boss goblin.

GAME: Kirran rolls track: aliased to survival+1: (9)+7+1: 17

Cressida glances to Kirran as he starts to look around, then glares at the goblin again. "Where in the mountains is he? How do you get in touch with him if you need to tell him something?"

Orion shakes his head, "You have to know something, like how many others are with him and how well armed they are." Orion briefly looks Kirran way when he starts to track the other goblins.

Cressida, "I don't know, he just let a short time ago. I don't have any reason to contact him." There seems to be some tracks heading further away from the road, they are not really well hidden or anything as the goblins likely didn't care about such things. The goblin looks to Cressida, "I don't know, he just let a short time ago. I don't have any reason to contact him."

Kirran gives a nod to himself when he finds the tracks and walks back to the others. He kept within sight of the other two. Leaning in close to Orion and Cressida he whispers, "I found tracks leading away, may be to the other camp."

Orion nods to Kirran whispers back, "You tied him up pretty good, I doubt he will be escaping any time soon. Lets gag him then find a good place to put him, then make our way to the other camp."

Cressida moves to speak privately with Kirran and Orion, speaking softly so the goblin can't hear. "So, we'll just leave him here and bring him to town for punishment on the way back?"

Orion says in a low tone of voice back, "I don't feel it is right to kill him with him being helpless. I think bringing him back to town is best, plus I did tell him we would do so if he talked. He did not give us much info, but he did talk some." He now looks to Kirran to see if he is in agreement with this.

Kirran nods, "We should gag him, but come back for him. There is no reason to not take him back to town with us, we cannot leave him out here to starve like this. I'll gag him, then we can head off." He turns back to the goblin. "We're going to gag you and come back for you soon. You need to stay still and stay quiet to make sure the animals don't come for you."

Cressida nods. "Yeah, seems fine. I assume he won't do anything too stupid."

Orion waits for Kirran to be done gagging him, "I want to buy us a bit extra time and also knock him out again. He could have given us more information after all, but did not. I do not want to take any chances with him."

The goblin doesn't really resist anything done to him, since he is clearly outnumbered now.

Kirran gags the goblin and shrugs at Orion. "Up to you."

Cressida looks to Kirran. "I assume you can follow the trail easily enough? We'll follow you to... wherever it is this head goblin is searching."

It seems no one has a problem with his suggestion so Orion knocks the goblin out with the hilt of his sword to the back of the neck, "I assume you would know the best to place to put him. A place where he can't be seen easily."

Kirran gives a nod, "It's pretty easy. Give some space in case I stumble across something, but stick within sight." He turns and goes over to the tracks and starts to follow them off to wherever they will lead to.

GAME: Kirran rolls track: aliased to survival+1: (6)+7+1: 14

The tracks are a little harder to follow once they get further from the camp as the mountain ground is more rocky and hard as you go. However Kirran is able to just barely follow them, and they lead further into the mountains. It isn't much longer than ten minutes or so before you come into an area that has large holes dug into the ground, all over the place.

GAME: Kirran rolls perception: (19)+9: 28

GAME: Orion rolls perception: (15)+-1: 14

GAME: Cressida rolls perception: (14)+6: 20

Kirran gets the edge of the clearing and kneels down as he looks around for any of the goblins and motions the others to come up and join him.

Near by Cressida spots a large cave, and Kirran can hear what sounds like the sounds of a pickaxe hitting away at rock echoing inside of the cave.

Orion does not seem to notice anything and will need the others to point out to him what they have noticed.

Cressida looks to the cave as he gets close to Kirran, nodding slightly and speaking with a soft voice. "Seems like a likely place for them to be digging. Could be a lot of things in the cave."

Kirran :gives a nod, "That is where they're digging. I hear it it, sounds of a pickaxe. Doesn't sound like a lot, but we will have to be careful."

Orion rubs his chin, "We can forget about me sneaking in, I am just too big and my armor too loud for that to happen. Kirran would you mind scouting ahead to see how many goblins we will be going against?"

Cressida considers. "Well... we're likely to end up attacking them anyway, but maybe Kirran could get into a better position for attack if we give him a half-minute to set up, then just go in after them and draw all the attention." She looks to Kirran. "If that's something you want to do."

Kirran shrugs, "Either is good with me. I just need them off of me to shoot them down properly, and I'm sure Orion can handle that just fine. But getting an idea on numbers is a good thought. I'd just say you two come to the entrance in case something goes wrong, I'll bolt for it and you can surprise them."

Cressida nods. "That sounds like a good plan."

Orion nods to Kirran, "Sounds good, lets do this." If no one has anything else to add then Orion will consider the conversation over and start to make his way to the cave entrance.

GAME: Kirran rolls stealth: (10)+8: 18

GAME: Alice rolls +1: (19)++1: 20

Kirran barely steps foot into the dark cave and then suddenly there is the loud barking of a dog. Then the sounds of the digging stops and someone calls out, "Hey who is there?!"

Kirran immediately backs away and out to the others where he draws out his bow, aiming at whoever may come into view first.

GAME: Kirran rolls initiative: Roll: 3 + Bonus: 4 = Total: 7

GAME: Orion rolls initiative: Roll: 17 + Bonus: 0 = Total: 17

Cressida moves up to the edge of the cave as Kirran moves in, preparing to strike at whatever might come running out. As he comes moving back out, she steps up in preparation of the assumed rush of goblins that will be coming.

Orion spots Kirran backing up, "Guess things did not turn out too well." He now steps forward with his longsword in one hand and his shield in the other so he can take the brunt of the goblin attack coming their way.

GAME: You roll initiative for Goblin 1: Roll: 8 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 14


GAME: You roll initiative for Goblin 2: Roll: 5 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 11

GAME: You roll initiative for Goblin 3: Roll: 20 + Bonus: +6 = Total: 26

GAME: You roll initiative for Goblin dog: Roll: 11 + Bonus: +2 = Total: 13

GAME: You roll initiative for Hobgoblin 1: Roll: 9 + Bonus: +2 = Total: 11

GAME: You roll initiative for Hobgoblin 2: Roll: 12 + Bonus: +2 = Total: 14

GAME: You roll initiative for Hobgoblin 3: Roll: 4 + Bonus: +2 = Total: 6

GAME: You roll initiative for Hobgoblin 4: Roll: 7 + Bonus: +2 = Total: 9

GAME: Cressida rolls initiative: Roll: 11 + Bonus: 6 = Total: 17

Suddenly one of the small goblins comes out towards the entrace when his boss doesn't get a reply. He notices the group and calls out, "Hey there is people wanting to steal our treasure!" He then charges out.

<OOC> Alice says, "he moves and is just short of charging range"

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3: (18)+6: 24

GAME: Orion rolls d8+4: (8)+d8+4: 12

Orion knows that Cressida and Kirran can handle the goblin that is near them. Orion charges in deeper into the cave attacking the guard dog and killing it with one swing of his longsword.

GAME: Cressida rolls weapon1: (2)+3: 5

Cressida stays just outside the cave as things start to break into combat. As Orion charges forwards, she brings her crossbow up to bear, aiming at the goblin that's seen fit to charge towards them. Pulling the trigger, he aim is simply off and the bolt flies wide, missing the target entirely. She starts to reload the crossbow in preparation.

<OOC> Alice says, "he moves up then shoots orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +3: (16)++3: 19

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

<OOC> Alice says, "he shoots at orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +4: (11)++4: 15

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

<OOC> Alice says, "shoots orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +3: (12)++3: 15

GAME: Alice rolls +4: (13)++4: 17

GAME: Alice rolls +3: (6)++3: 9

All the goblins see the charging paladin and open fire with their bows while he is off balance from his charge against the dog. Arrows rain down against him but they all seem to miss against his heavy armor.

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (18)+8+-2: 24

<OOC> Alice says, "hits"

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage30: aliased to 1d8+2+1: (4)+2+1: 7

<OOC> Alice says, "it is dead, it is just a goblin hehe"

<OOC> Orion says, "Can you still use rapid fire?"

<OOC> Kirran says, "Yeah, it's just two shots"

<OOC> Kirran says, "So second arrow will go to g2"

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (11)+8+-2: 17

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage: aliased to 1d8+2: (7)+2: 9

Kirran doesn't let the goblins stop him. He draws his arrows quickly, shooting the one closest to him initially but then going after one further away. The two arrows fly true to their targets and they end up killing the two goblins. "Need help?" he calls out to his two partners to make sure that they're okay.

<OOC> Alice says, "both are dead"

<OOC> Alice says, "he shoots at kirran"

GAME: Alice rolls +3: (1)++3: 4

The filthy goblin dog dies quickly, and two of the smaller goblins drop right away. However four of the remaining goblins are larger and a little more mean looking. They snarl and glare at the party. "The treasure is ours!"

<OOC> Orion says, "ok attacking hg"

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3: (13)+6: 19

GAME: Orion rolls 1d8+3: (8)+3: 11

Orion shakes his head, "It could have been yours if you were not attacking anythinghat and everything t got near it. Now you must pay for your sins." He stabs a Hobgoblin with his longsword striking deep but not able to kill it just yet. He looks back to Kirran, "Shall know in a second or two."

GAME: Cressida rolls weapon1: (15)+3: 18

GAME: Cressida rolls 1d8: (5): 5

<OOC> Alice says, "he is barely alive but he is still up"

Cressida steps fully into the cave next to Kirran, givin ghim a nod. "I'm doing okay so far. I'm going to have to get closer if I'm going to start torching them, though. I think they'll all be pretty occupied with Orionin a moment." She reloads her crossbow as she looks at the cave, planning her advance.

<OOC> Alice says, "he draws his sword and attack orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +4: (9)++4: 13

<OOC> Alice says, "he takes a 5 foot step to give his buddy flanking next turn"

GAME: Alice rolls +2: (6)++2: 8

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

<OOC> Alice says, "hobgoblin attacks with flanking"

GAME: Alice rolls +4+2: (18)++4+2: 24

GAME: Alice rolls 1d8+2: (6)+2: 8

GAME: You damaged Orion for 8 points. 13 remaining.

<OOC> Alice says, "he surrounds orion and attacks with flanking"

GAME: Alice rolls +4+2: (15)++4+2: 21

<OOC> Alice says, "just misses"

These are not the stupid goblins from before, the hobgoblins have more tactics and training and they move to surround Orion on all sides and start stabbing at him. Most miss but one gets off a powerful strike with his sword.

<OOC> Kirran says, "So move 30' and shoot H4 with Point-blank shot"

GAME: Kirran rolls bow30: aliased to weapon1+1: (10)+8+1: 19

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage30: aliased to 1d8+2+1: (8)+2+1: 11

<OOC> Alice says, "hits and he is hurt, but still up"

Kirran looks to Cressida and nods, "Then let's move a little closer," he smirks. Moving up, he takes an arrow, eyes the nearest hobgoblin and shoots. It gets embedded into his leg, getting through his armor.

<OOC> Alice says, "hobgoblin charges kirran"

GAME: Alice rolls +4+2: (10)++4+2: 16

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

One of the hobgoblins breaks off to charge at Kirran and try to take him down, while the rest of the goblins all try to pile up on top of Orion and beat him into the ground.

<OOC> Orion says, "Will lay upon hands then attack hg"

GAME: Orion rolls 2d6: (6): 6

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3: (12)+6: 18

GAME: You damaged Orion for -6 points. 19 remaining.

GAME: Orion rolls 1d8+3: (6)+3: 9

<OOC> Orion says, "Need to reroll the layupon hands."

GAME: Orion rolls 1d6: (1): 1

GAME: You damaged Orion for 5 points. 14 remaining.

<OOC> Cressida says, "I'll move up and Burning Hands H3, since that's how far I can get."

GAME: Cressida rolls 2d4+2: (4)+2: 6

<OOC> Cressida says, "DC 16 reflex for half."

GAME: Alice rolls +2: (17)++2: 19

<OOC> Alice says, "he takes half"

Cressida follows Kirran as he moves further into the cave, staying close to his side. As the hobgoblin charges up to him, she turns and puts her hands together, invoking a burst of fire at him, though the hobgoblin is nimble enough to avoid the worst of it.

<OOC> Alice says, "he attack orion"

GAME: Alice rolls +4+2: (5)++4+2: 11

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

GAME: Alice rolls +3: (15)++3: 18

GAME: Alice rolls +4+2: (2)++4+2: 8

The two larger hobgoblins continue to attack Orion from opposite sides, taking advantage of their flanking positions while the smaller goblin lightly stabs and pokes at Orion's back with his rusty sword. None of them can seem to get by his defenses though.

<OOC> Kirran says, "5' step back, rapid shot h3"

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (1)+8+-2: 7

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (5)+8+-2: 11

<OOC> Alice says, "misses"

Kirran doesn't like that the hobgoblin got close. There is room, so he takes a step back and fires twice, however, he was going too quickly and they both miss, wildly.

<OOC> Alice says, "he takes a swing at kirran"

GAME: Alice rolls +4: (17)++4: 21

GAME: Alice rolls 1d8+2: (8)+2: 10

GAME: You damaged Kirran for 10 points. 18 remaining.

The hobgoblin laughs as he moves towards Kirran, "Har Har, little elf thinks he is tough! I show you tough!" He then lifts his sword high up into the air before slicing it through Kirran.

<OOC> Orion says, "Going to lay upon hands Orion, then attack h4."

GAME: Orion rolls 1d6: (2): 2

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3: (12)+6: 18

GAME: You damaged Orion for -2 points. 16 remaining.

GAME: Orion rolls 1d8+3: (6)+3: 9

<OOC> Alice says, "he is dead"

Orion once again he heals himself a little but more importantly once again he kills another hobgoblin with his longsword. He briefly looks over Cressida and Kirran way but knows they can handle the hobgoblin they are currently fighting.

<OOC> Cressida says, "I'll Burning Hands H3 again"

GAME: Cressida rolls 2d4+2: (4)+2: 6

GAME: Alice rolls +2: (17)++2: 19

<OOC> Alice says, "half damage"

Again, Cressida goes through the motions and lets loose another wave of fire towards the hobgoblin harassing Kirran, but it is a nimble critter and again manages to dodge the worst of it. She takes a few teps back, trying to get into a better position.

<OOC> Alice says, "takes a swing with flanking"

GAME: Alice rolls +4+2: (4)++4+2: 10

GAME: Alice rolls +2+2: (20)++2+2: 24

GAME: Alice rolls +2+2: (17)++2+2: 21

The hobgoblin shifts to flank, and takes another swing but misses once again. This time however the smaller ignored goblin stabs Orion right in the back with his short rusty sword!

<OOC> Kirran says, "So 5' step back, rapid shot H3"

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (18)+8+-2: 24

GAME: Kirran rolls weapon1-2: (15)+8+-2: 21

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage30: aliased to 1d8+2+1: (6)+2+1: 9

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage30: aliased to 1d8+2+1: (8)+2+1: 11

Kirran continues to back away a bit more. Stop getting so close. But he quickly takes his next two arrows and feathers the hobgoblin. This time, with the two new arrows, he goes down near his feet. He turns, looking around for others, and does see that Orion is busy with two of his own.

<OOC> Orion says, "Will heal orion and attack H2."

GAME: Orion rolls 1d6: (6): 6

GAME: Orion rolls weapon3: (17)+6: 23

GAME: You damaged Orion for -6 points. 20 remaining.

<OOC> Alice says, "hits"

GAME: Orion rolls 1d8+3: (6)+3: 9

Orion trust that his partners should be able to finish off the goblin that is at his back. Orion heals himself then concentrates on the last hobgoblin he strikes with his longsword hurting the hobgoblin but it still remains standing.

<OOC> Cressida says, "I'll acid splash G1"

GAME: Cressida rolls +3: (20)++3: 23

GAME: Cressida rolls +3: (16)++3: 19

GAME: Cressida rolls 1d3: (3): 3

GAME: Kirran rolls bow30-2: aliased to weapon1+1-2: (2)+8+1+-2: 9

GAME: Kirran rolls bow30-2: aliased to weapon1+1-2: (16)+8+1+-2: 23

<OOC> Kirran says, "5' step closer, rapid shot"

GAME: Kirran rolls bowdamage30: aliased to 1d8+2+1: (8)+2+1: 11

<OOC> Alice says, "you killed him"

Kirran takes a quick step up and fires his arrows again. The first one is wide, while the other finds it's mark. It embeds itself into his throat and takes him down. "There... Stupid things."

Cressida dusts her hands off as the last of the hobgoblins drops, looking at her two companions. "Well, that was exciting, wasn't it? How are you two doing? Any serious injuries?"

Kirran cringes as he lowers his bow and looks at a wound. "That last one hurt pretty hard." It was a nasty gash too, but it would heal into a nice scar.

Orion shakes his head to Cressida, "I am just fine, and you seem two seem to be ok. Shall we search the bodies for this so called treasure map. Thinking after we search the place we find a place to burn or bury the bodies." He looks over Kirran, "I can help you some what with the pain if you will allow me."

Kirran gives a nod to Orion to allow him to do his work. "I won't object. And I can help with searching the bodies. I'll take a look to see what treasure they may be looking for if we dont' find anything on them."

<OOC> Orion says, "Doing a lay upon hands on Kirran."

GAME: Orion rolls 1d6: (1): 1

GAME: You damaged Kirran for -1 points. 19 remaining.

GAME: Kirran rolls perception: (19)+9: 28

GAME: Kirran rolls knowledge/dungeoneering: (8)+4: 12

Cressida lets Orion see to healing as she starts to search the bodies. "They were talking like they had the teasure. Or were about to dig it up or something."

Orion goes over to Kirran and places his hand to the injury, it does not heal Kirran completly but a little a healing is better then no healing at all.

Kirran looks down, as at least the blood has stopped flowing. "It's something," he nodded. "Thank you," he gives a smile as he starts to go looking.

The goblins don't really have anything all that useful, just ratty looking armor and weapons. Though one of the hobgoblins has an old map that has lines drawn all over it and looks nearly unreadable. However the group also notices a hole in the wall of the cave, and inside the hole is a chest! Though the chest is slightly larger than the hole, so one might wonder how it even got in there.

Cressida approaches the chest cautiously, invoking her ability to detect magic as she does, sending in the direction of the chest. "Well, look at that. I guess they found it."

Kirran tilts his head as he sees the chest in the hole. "I wonder how long that has been in there. Shall we?" he asks, tempted to just get it out.

Orion looks over the chest then says, "I have no problem using one of their pickaxes to free the chest, but would want to take off some of my armor first."

GAME: Kirran rolls knowledge/dungeoneering: (10)+4: 14

GAME: Orion rolls 1d20+3: (16)+3: 19

It seems like the hobgoblins did most of the work already, and a few hits causes the cave wall to crumble. Leaving a large wooden chest sitting there for anyone to take.

Kirran gives a bit of help getting the chest out and nods to Orion and Cressida. "Shall we open it up and see what they were after?"

With a few swings of the pickaxe Orion crumbles the cave wall. He then looks to Kirran, "Let me put my armor back on, and then I willopen it, just in case it is booby trapped."

Cressida nods, taking a few steps back. "Reasonable. It's probably safe, but it doesn't hurt to be careful."

Orion would ask for assistance in putting on his half plate armor, after putting it on he opens the chest.

Inside the chest is a huge pile of gold coins! A rough guess would put the amount around 1600.

Cressida steps up beside Orion as he opens the chest uneventfully. "Well. That's quite a bit of gold. I can see why they'd want to keep it for themselves. But, our gain, now."

Kirran gives a nood, "Indeed. And we're going to have a fun time getting it back to the city. Shall we clean up here, take our friend back and go home?"

Orion nods to Kirran, "Sounds good, I should be able to carry it with out too much trouble."