Dungeons & Dragons - The Orb of Kendar

[Plainsfox]

"There's an easier way to stop this chicanary!" The warlord said as he brought his sword's pommel down onto the head of the goblin priest as hard as he could, hoping to knock the creature out.

OOC:
Move: Shift to S6
To hit: 20
Damage: 15
Intent for Nonlethal damage declared.  

[Rain Yupa]

Aelgeirr's blow would crack against the skull of the goblin priest just as Thork secured a hold on him, knocking him out cold! The goblin goes limp and drops like a (small) sack of potatoes; the darkness that seemed to be pervading the chambers immediately vanishes, and everyone's light sources now shown at full brightness.

The orb hovering over the center of the painted circle would likewise immediately drop, a glass-like clinking sound being made upon impact before it rolled a short distance away.

The goblin priest is helpless; Ambra, if you allow your flaming sphere to persist just a moment longer, it will definitely cook him to death, if you willed it so. Otherwise, we are out of combat rounds.  

[Kowsauni]

Ambra Goldstar
Mage in Training

Ambra's flaming sphere would extinguish as she ran over and picked up the orb. After cradling it in her arms she would exclaim to the group. "Alright! We did it! Now lets get the Orb of Kendar back to it rightful place before sundown!"  

[Plainsfox]

Aelgeirr would first retrieve his gear before doing anything else. "Yeah. We better leave before anything else happens. We can scrounge this place later, right?"

To Thork, Aelgeirr would say, "Best bind and gag him. Keep him from making much trouble. I'd recommend one of your socks as a gag. Ork socks are powerful things. Almost weapons in their own right.  

[SCN_ Grey_fox]

"Aelgeirr, is cruel to goblin priest. Thork no think he fight if put in hole Mercy and Thork go into... when Aelgeirr want to be stupid behind gate." He said placed the goblin over his shoulder and started the walk back to town.  

[Paidi tou Selini]

"Bwah!" the stunned Avenger finally declares, snapping out of her stupor. "Ah- a-apologies friends, Sehanine elected an inopportune time to grant me a vision. But good work. I shall assist with the creatures' interrogation and execution when we return to town." She stowed her weapon with a twirl and followed along, eager to be useful after that unfortunate episode.  

[Plainsfox]

"He hasn't been kind to you, your family, or your town, Thork. Maybe he deserves a little humiliation. The eladrin marched along side the others as they headed towards the town.  

[Kowsauni]

Ambra follows the rest of the party, orb in hand, eager to return it to its rightful place.  

[Rain Yupa]

(Before I forget further, since you ended the last encounter... everyone gets xp for 20 goblin cutters, 2 goblin skullcleavers, and 1 goblin hexer. 475 XP each!)

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"Are the barricades set? Sunset's almost over, men!" one woman in armor bellowed at other people who were finishing the setting up and placement of a row of cheval de frise facing the woodline.

"Yes ma'am!" another individual, an armored man, reported from his position.

"Excellent. Mayor Liartes has sent a request for military aid; it's our job to make sure there's a town to defend by the time they-

"Sergeant! There's something coming out of the woods!" the man interrupted, pointing in the distance.

"The sun's not even fully down yet, and they're wasting no time. Everyone, take your positions!"

The assorted town militia would all grab longspears and take position, leveling their weapons from behind the barricades towards the woodline.

Rustle.

Rustle rustle.

Rustle rustle crunch snap rustle.

"Everyone, hold! It's just some people. I don't know how they survives those woods. Maybe they're just leading the monsters..."

"Isn't that Thork?" one would ask, puzzled by the half-orc's sudden appearance.

"Sergeant, I recognize the tiefling," a young man would say. "She and the others helped defend the town yesterday." Taking his helmet off, he would wave it in his hand towards the four adventurers as they emerged from the woods.

Ambra, you think you recognize him from the day before, even with the dusk casting ever-growing shadows all around you. All four of you managed to make it through the woods without much difficulty - there were a couple dangerous beasts that came within close proximity of you, but you managed to evade notice.

Clearwell is just ahead, and you have but minutes to spare.  

[Plainsfox]

Aelgeirr would return the wave. as he marched forward. He was strongly considering picking up the little creature and running the rest of the way with her...but he was tired. Hopefully these folks could clear the way for them. "We have the Orb of Kendar! We have succeeded in our mission!"  

[Kowsauni]

Ambra would run forward not pausing to slow down. She would hold the orb up for everyone to see. Between breaths she would shout. "We...have..the orb! Must...get it...to...the tower!"

And provided there was no interruptions, she would continue to make her way to said tower.  

[Rain Yupa]

((Was brushing up on the start of the story; the one in charge at this border has been demoted retconned to Sergeant, since Zathers was a Lieutenant and currently in charge)).

"The Orb? You've found it?!" the half-elf woman in command of this group of militia would say, somewhat astounded.

There was a brief round of cheers and applauds.

"Hurry, bring it to the mayor. She's in the center of town," one of the others, a human with a scarred cheek, would respond, turning in position and pointing inward toward Clearwell.

Most of you were let through without hesitation. However, after three of you were passed...

"Thork, what's that?"

"Why are you bringing that creature into town? And why is it still alive?" the Sergeant would ask. A couple militia would cross spears to block Thork's path, and swords were being drawn when everyone noticed the goblin Thork carried. It has since regained consciousness but has remained silent of its own volition.

Thork, they're not willingly letting you by with the goblin prisoner you have. How will you react?

Everyone else, will you go on ahead or stay until the matter with the goblin is resolved?  

[SCN_ Grey_fox]

"Thork suggest, putting weapon away." He stated plainly, with a cold stare over the armed militia men "Thork want no more friends to hurt."

(Intimidate 26, just for those with their blades drawn and the goblin)

"Town have laws, and punishments for those laws. Punishments not set in stone, Goblin teach how goblin got into magic orb room, and help Kassandra. Get softer punishment." Thork would say to both the guard and Goblin, Though he didn't mind facing off against ether/one to save the other.  

[Plainsfox]

The high elf shrugged. "Do as you like, Thork. I'm heading after Ambra." Aelgeirr would then chase after the little tiefling. He would rather have the goblin burn at the stake for what he attempted, but he'd also rather make sure Ambra got to where she needed to be in time, lest the town get overrun with feral animals.