The 2nd of Serrum, 1390 of the Storm Era The Patch outside Weatherdeep
All the party members responded to a job posting for the work of adventurers who were able to find and recover the lost/stolen property of the Grand Artificer of Icaria.
The party met at the tavern called The Hungry Ogre, which is the Patch on the outskirts of Weatherdeep. Reginall, the servant of Grand Artificer Anon met the party and described to them the job. Supplies were ordered from the Dwarven mines of Thol Badur, and it was confirmed that they made port in Weston. However, the wagonload of supplies did not make it from Weston and was lost. The party was tasked with recovering the lost supplies but keeping the event quiet.
The party agreed to the quest and agreed to meet back at the Hungry Ogre in two hours to set out for the quest. In the meantime, Vex, and Moloch each had something to eat from the tavern. Dink went back to The Heights to get supplies. Ghesh went to a remote area to meditate, and Milo went into town to find an item shop.
The party met again after two hours and then set out for Weston, on the way out of town the group passed an elderly couple who were discussing how they felt in their bones that there was a storm brewing. Yet they thought the Stormwatch would have surely warned them about any upcoming storm. Along the road Dink discussed how he had written six books about the storms. He even asserted that storms could show up quickly and out of nowhere. Dink did not think there was a storm brewing at this time.
After several hours the party reached the crossroads and turned westward headed to Weston. The group discussed what they would do when they reached Weston, how they would proceed to track down the shipment.
After traveling for several more miles, they came to a part of the road where up ahead they could see where the fence line to their left was left damaged and parts were strewn about. After investigating the party found the bodies of three guards and a great deal of foot traffic. Also, they found the tracks of a wagon that headed off into the woods to the south.
Milo climbed to the top of a nearby hilltop to scout the area, and nervously Dink followed behind him. Vex made his way to the east of the small hilltop and further made his way around the woods headed southbound. Moloch went westbound around the same hilltop and at a stealthy pace attempted to follow the path forged by the wagon and other foot traffic.
As he rounded a nearby clump of trees, he briefly noticed movement in the distance, however as quickly as it appeared it was gone again. Following close behind him, the Ghesh the Paladin of Ava moved with stealthy intent, though his rattling armor made it more difficult for him. Moloch continued quickly following the path round a nearby cliff face and darted around to another clump of trees. As he rounded the second clump of trees he was stopped suddenly in his tracks by the appearance of a small band of goblins!
As he rounded the second clump of trees he was stopped suddenly in his tracks by the appearance of a small band of goblins! Ghesh continued to follow close behind and when he noticed his acquaintance Mo quickly stop, he slowed his pace. Mo signaled to Ghesh concerning the nearby party of goblins, and Ghesh readied himself for combat. Watching from the nearby hilltop, Milo and Dink observed their party members’ actions and were alarmed to see them abruptly stop. Milo, deciding to get a closer look climbed down the hill and quickly ran in the direction of another wooded area in search of cover. Dink, terrified to be left alone quickly followed. Approaching from the east, around a small wood, Vex quietly approached his comrades and noticed Ghesh readying himself. Vex then continued southeast around another wooded area in front of him.
Battle with Goblin Scout Party
- Ghesh charged goblins emerging from behind forest attack but missing goblin.
- Moloch throws darts and misses the goblin.
- Goblin counterattack, attack Ghesh and knock him out of the battle.
- Moloch charge in, attack and kill one goblin.
- Vex from the opposite end of the battle, yells “Goblins!” to alert the rest of the party. Remaining goblins retreat.
Dink used an artifact to heal Ghesh from his wounds, the group decided to work together as a team from now on. The group moved forwards together. They found the wagon trail again and began to follow it. Eventually they found a goblin encampment where there was a wagon and some horses corralled up, being guarded by a group of goblins. The party decided to cause distraction and moved into place but when they got there the goblin group was gone.
Vex approached the wagon to inspect the wagon but found it empty. Milo wanted to lure out the goblin party from the nearby huts, so he caused a magical shout in the middle of the encampment. Quickly a small party of goblins emerged to investigate and saw Vex snooping around the wagon.
Battle in the Goblin Encampment
- Moloch used his Ring of Jump to jump to Vex’s aid.
- Goblin #1 attacked Vex with his scimitar but missed, sticking it to the wagon.
- Goblin #2 attacked Vex and wounded him.
- Vex counterattacked but missed.
- At the other end of the battle
- Dink took aim with his crossbow at the rushing goblins but missed.
- Milo used Witchbolt on a running Goblin causing it to seize in place.
- Ghesh rushed in and attacked and killed the shocked Goblin.
- Spear Goblin #1 attacked and wound Ghesh.
- Back at the other end of the battle
- Goblin #1 attacked Vex with his scimitar but tripped dropping his scimitar.
- Goblin #2 attacked Moloch but missed.
- At the other end of the battle
- Milo climbed over the fence into the pen with the horses.
- Ghesh turned to Spear Goblin #1 and attacked the Goblin with his sword.
- Back at the other end of the battle
- Moloch killed Goblin #2 with a few well-placed punches.
- Vex attacked Goblin #1 but missed.
- Archer Goblin #1 attacked Moloch but missed.
- At the other end of the battle
- Milo attacked Spear Goblin #1 attacking Ghesh and killing it with his bow staff.
- Archer Goblin #1 retreat.
- Dink used Lightning Lure to defeat the final Goblin.
After the battle, the party searched the huts for the Grand Artificers supplies but found some healing potions, coins, and a magical dagger. Milo went into the largest of pavilions and found a staircase that went down underground.
Milo lit a torch, and the party went underground. In the space underground the party found a large entry room with double doors on the end. Carefully they opened the doors and found a hallway that went left and right.
The party chose to go to the right and follow that path around a single door. Upon opening the door, they discovered that they had disturbed a group of five goblins having lunch. Moloch immediately closed the door.
Battle in the Goblin Mess Hall
- Moloch threw open the door and threw a dart at Goblin Spear #4
- Vex and Ghesh moved up the hall to get closer.
- Dink took aim and fired a shot from his crossbow missing his target.
- Milo handed his torch to Vex.
- Goblin Sword #1 attacked Milo in the door knocking him to the ground.
- Moloch counter attacked Goblin Sword #1 kicking his head into a nearby wall killing it.
- Vex attacked and missed the Goblin Spear #4.
- Ghesh stepped into the doorway and using his breath weapon killing Goblin Spear #4 and setting the rest on fire.
- Dink attacked another Goblin with his crossbow but missed.
- Goblins retreated to the back of the room. As they retreat Goblin Archer #2 shot his arrow but missed.
- Moloch used his herbalism kit to help stabilize Milo.
- Vex stepped into the room and threw his dagger at Goblin Archer #2 but missed.
- Dink fired another shot from his crossbow but missed.
- Ghesh charged into the room and stabbed Goblin Archer #2 killing it.
- Goblin Sword #3 counter attacked and wounded Ghesh, dropping him to the ground.
- Moloch entered the room, charging the final Goblin Sword #3 killing it with two swift strikes.
With the room secured the party began to attend to the wounded. With everyone stabilized they opened the chest in the room and found a magical light crossbow, some coins, and a healing potion. The party decided to bar the door and take a few moments to catch their breath and recover from the day’s activities.
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