#triboar trail dnd

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Campaign 1

The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Part 1 - Goblin Arrows- Goblin Ambush

*Reversing back more*

Upon noticing the dead horses in the road I am cautious, staying near the wagon I check my surroundings.

*Perception check* 5

Narrator: The cat uses its senses but fails to notice anything around.

Narrator: Goblin 1 dashed round from behind the horse and forward 30ft leaving himself exposed.

Narrator: Goblin 3 hiding in the rightmost side of the bank takes aim with his bow.

*Dexterity check* 17

Narrator: The attack hits causing 4 damage, Timber has 5HP

I race 20ft up to the bank and hide myself well among the trees granting 3/4 cover (+5AC) and take aim at Goblin 1 with my Shortbow.

*Dexterity check* 16

Narrator: The attack hits... just, piercing down the arrow causes 7 damage, Goblin 1 crashes to the floor.

Timber: Result.

Narrator: Goblin 4 stumbles down the bank 20ft and takes half cover behind the horse (+2AC). He takes aim at the grinning Cat.

*Dexterity check* 12

Narrator: His attack fails.

Narrator: Goblin 2’s time to shine, he speeds out 30ft with his heart ready for bloodshed but haults to a gasp, he needs to quit smoking. He is also exposed.

Narrator: Goblin 3 takes aim from behind his tree at Timber.

*Dexterity check* 13

Narrator: The Arrow embeds itself into a nearby tree at tremendous speed, yet alas it wasn’t the cat’s heart. No damage dealt.

I promptly take aim at Goblin 2.

*Dexterity check* 5

Narrator: Nooooo hit, too bad.

Narrator: Goblin 4 once again takes aim.

*Dexterity check* 18

Narrator: Very slim chance of hitting her in those trees anyway, don’t let it get to you. He grunts 🙄.

Narrator: Goblin 2 lugs himself 30ft forward and up the bank toward Timber, readying his Scimitar.

*Strength check* 16

Narrator: The attack hits, causing 3 damage. Timber has 2HP.

Narrator: Goblin 3 takes aim.

*Dexterity check* 14

Narrator: No hit.

Dropping my bow and quickly pulling my Rapier from its belt I thrust the sword towards Goblin 2.

*Dexterity check (Finesse)* 21

Narrator: The attack hits causing 6 damage. The Goblin dropped to its knees, disbelief in its eyes. Goblin 2 is dead.

Narrator: Goblin 4 takes aim, he is pissed.

*Dexterity check* 9

Narrator: The attack misses, no damage dealt.

Narrator: Goblin 3 once again takes aim.

*Dexterity check* 7

Narrator: Better luck next time friend.

I slide my Rapier into its holster and pick up my bow clenching it in my jaw before using my feline agility to move forward 60ft without using a dash action and removing Goblin 4’s cover bonus, my armour rating remains the same. I take aim, respectfully.

*Dexterity check* 23

Narrator: The attack hits, piercing an arrow though it’s skin, causing 3 damage. Goblin 4 has 2HP.

Narrator: Goblin 4 readys his bow.

*Dexterity check* 12

Narrator: No hit.

Narrator: Goblin 3 takes aim from across the bank.

*Dexterity check* 11

Narrator: No hit.

I take aim at Goblin 4 once again.

-Upon moving 0ft your feline agility replenished-

*Dexterity check* 5

Narrator: No hit.

Narrator: Goblin 4 takes aim.

*Dexterity check* 15

Narrator: No hit. Booo!

Narrator: Goblin 3 grunts as he takes aim.

*Dexterity check* 10

Narrator: You’d think an archer could use it’s Bow.

I aim down my Bow towards Goblin 4

*Dexterity check* 14

Narrator: once again it misses.

Narrator: Goblin 4 takes aim.

*Dexterity check* 8

Narrator: A miss there.

Narrator: And with that Goblin 3 takes aim.

*Dexterity check* 7

Narrator: No hit.

I take aim at Goblin 4

*Dexterity check* 17

Narrator: Finally a hit! With a damage of 8. The creature receives an arrow to the brain.

Timber gains 150xp bringing her up to 200xp.

Narrator: The last Goblin shocked and discouraged decides to flee, heading towards the Goblin Trail.

[a-tired-birds-ramblings]

Jeane Altamont

(A character I wrote for DnD, a human wizard with the Investigator background. Find out in this short story why she became an investigator, and why she deals so harshly with criminals!)

My father was a spearman in the Neverwinter guard. He taught me from when I was very young that law was a necessity to a civilized life, and that those who break the law must know the error of their ways.

But he also taught me that some things, however bad, can be done for the right reasons. It was a conflicting doctrine now, and one I still struggle with.

I have been skilled with magic from a young age, and I was tutored by my grandfather, who was an adventurer back in the day. He taught me the value of learning, and using one’s brain over their fists. He taught me to look before I leap.

He also taught me that instincts should also be trusted, sometimes before logic.

But when I saw my father, cut to ribbons by a bandit clan on a routine patrol outside the city, I wasn’t thinking logically. I didn’t look before I leapt.

And so I leapt into a fight I had no chance of winning.

The clan was organized; led by some mysterious wizard in the Phandalin region. They knew I was coming before I had even started down the Triboar Trail.

I was ambushed, my elementary magic barely enough to keep me alive. Were it not for my grandfather, who appeared just in time to save me, I would have died then. He assaulted the bandits with an illusion of their greatest fear. Whatever it was, it sent them all running for the hills.

I remember what I felt that day. A whole new admiration for my grandfather, and a new goal. It was not revenge, not any longer.

I wanted to bring justice.

I studied the laws of Neverwinter, reading until I committed the passages to memory. I read the history of the city’s inception and defence, familiarizing myself with the precedents of my father and the dangers they had faced. How little has changed.

I became an investigator, allying myself with my father’s colleagues and aiding them with catching and incriminating criminals. I became an advocate for a civil society.

But deep down, I still want revenge.

Until I can put a stop to the ruffians that killed my father, I cannot rest. And so I travel again to Phandalin, to bring them to justice.

And after that, who knows? Perhaps I will follow in my grandfather’s footsteps and travel the world. As much as my position of Investigator means to me, I am unsure if I can return to it after what I am about to do.

The conflicting teachings I learned in my youth are returning to mind, once again clouding my decisions. I find myself in need of help through these moments. In Phandalin, I will search for allies I know I can trust.

Allies who will help me enact justice.

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Piercy uses her perception to find the source of the goblin attack. Our adventurers decide to deviate slightly from their task of protecting the caravan for the opportunity to rid the Triboar Trail of goblin attackers. #goblins #lostminesofphandelver #faerun #swordcoast #fartteam #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #comic #webcomic #storytime #storytelling

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Campaign 1

The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Part 1 - Goblin Arrows- Goblin Ambush

Narrator: Goblin 4 once again swinging his Scimitar in the air.

*Stregth check* Natural 20

Narrator: His attack hits causing 3 damage leaving Timber with 3hp.

Narrator: Goblin 1 readys his bow.

*Dexterity check* 5

Narrator: His arrow farts down to Timber’s feet, a pathetic attempt really.

Narrator: Goblin 2 takes aim.

*Dexterity check* natural 20

Narrator: The attack hits causeing 2 damage, leaving Timber with 1 hp

Narrator: Goblin 3 once again attempts to hide.

*Charisma check* 9

Narrator: I’m not sure what this Goblin is doing, you can’t hide ontop of the horses...

I once again prepare an attack on Goblin 4

*Dexterity check* 22

Narrator: The attack hits and causes 2 damage, the Goblin struggles to the ground as his life force fades. Timber gains 50xp

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Campaign 1

The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Part 1 Goblin Arrows - Goblin Ambush

*Goblin stealth check* 13

*Perception check* 5

Narrator: Goblin 4 rushing 10ft from behind the horse to the right and prepares his Scimitar.

*stregth check* 18

Narrator: The attack hits, causing 3 damage, Timber has 6hp.

*intuitive check* Goblin 1 - 1st(19), Goblin 2 - 2nd(15), Goblin 3 -3rd(13), Timber - 4th(11), Goblin 4 - 5th(10).

Narrator: Goblin 1 makes his way down 10ft using 20ft on the terrain and aims his bow.

*Dexterity check* 12

Narrator: His attack pierces past your head failing to hit.

Narrator: Goblin 2 copying his brother in arms appears opposite on the back to the other side taking aim.

*Dexterity check* 9

Narrator: Once again a failed hit, the beast grunts with disappointment.

Narrator: Goblin 3 attempts to hide behind the horse.

*Charisma check* 4

Narrator: He fails at this attempt, moving behind the horse but with Timbers full knowledge.

I lunge my rapier towards Goblin 4.

*Dexterity check* 18

Narrator: The attack hits causing 6 damage leaving the Goblin with 1hp.

[captainziggysgame]

Campaign 1

The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Part 1 - Goblin Arrows - Goblin Ambush

Narrator: You’ve been on the Triboar Trail for about half a day. As you come around a bend, you spot two dead horses sprawled about 50ft ahead of you, blocking the path. Each has several black-feathered arrows sticking out of it. The woods press close to the trail here, with a steep embankment and thickets on either side.

~ I decide to leave the wagon and take a closer look.

*Perception check* 18

Narrator: Apon closer inspection you realise the steeds belonged to your friend Gundren Rockseeker and his companion Sildar Hallwinter. It appers to you that they’ve been dead at least a day. The saddlebags have been looted, nearby lies and empty leather map case.

Narrator: To your surprise 4 sneaky Goblins lie lurking around and upon failing to locate them they get an upper hand in attack. One Goblin comes rushing in from the Right behind one of the Horses, thrusting his Scimitar into the air ready for attack.

*Goblin strength check* 2

Narrator: While set up nicely, the beast’s brain just wasn’t running at the speed of his body, he misses entirely, scooting past your legs mid air, falling chin first to the ground. This Goblin in prone.

*Intutition check* Goblin 2 - 1st(20), Goblin 1 - 2nd(19), Timber - 3rd(18), Goblin 3 - 4th(9), Goblin 4 - 5th(5).

Narrator: Goblin 2 drags its feet 20ft down the bank with respectful additions due to obstructed terrain. It appears opposite Timber on the Right bank, he is not currently covered. Drawing his Shortbow and aiming at the cat.

*Dexterity check Goblin* 20

Narrator: His arrows shoots through the air and slices it’s way through a chuck of her leg dealing 2 damage. Her health drops to 7hp.

Narrator: Goblin 1 copying the movements of his successing partner on the other side of the bank positions himself opposite on the left and readys his bow.

*Dexterity check Goblin* 21

Narrator: These Goblins come in with a strong head start. The arrow punctures through the shoulder of your leather armour, dealing a damage of 2. Timbers health is now at 5hp

Using my feline agility I pounce onto all my paws giving me the opportunity to rush backwards and up onto the bank 30ft but only exceeding 15ft due to the agility. I hide myself amongst the trees well and prepare to throw on of my daggers at Goblin 4.

*Dexterity check* 22

Narrator: The dagger slashes right through the Goblin’s ear, causing it to drop to the floor right in front of its face. You see a rage fill the creature’s eyes grunting as it struggles on the floor. This attack causes 1 Damage bringing the Goblin down to 7hp.

Narrator: Goblin 3 rushes out from behind the horse and finds himself 30ft down beside Timber however he is on the road where she is on the bank. Exceeding his movement speed he is unable to make an attack.

Narrator: Goblin 4 forcefully drags himself up off the ground. Embarred and enraged he staggers 15ft ahead of him, unaware of how much standing up took out of him he haults to a gasp, unable to throw an attack.

Narrator: Goblin 2 bolts down the bank another 10ft and takes aim at the 3/4 covered Timber.

*Dexterity check* 20

Narrator: The attack hits causes 5 damage. Striking Timber to the ground. Darkness floods her sight, she is blacking out.

(Due to the fact that I’m playing solo I’ll be ignoring the death throws, if I die I die but I’m able to restart and the last sensable position).

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Campaign 1

The Lost Mines of Phandelver

Part 1: Goblin Arrows

My adventure begins with me escorting a wagon full of provisions and supplies from Netherwinter to Phandalin. The journey takes me south along the High Road to the Triboar Trail.

*The wagon is being pulled by two oxen and contains an assortment of mining supplies and food, including a dozen sacks of flour, serveral casks of salted pork, two kegs of strong ale, shovels, picks and crowbars (about a dozen each) and five lanterns with a small barrel of oil (about 50 flasks in volume) The total value of the cargo is 100gp

A note from my friend Gundren, we met inside a Tarven in Netherwinter a few years back and bonded over our dream of adventure.

Narater: In the city of Netherwinter, a dwarf named Gundren Rockseeker asked you to bring a wagon of provisions to the rough and tumble settlement of Phandalin, a couple of days travel southeast of the city. Gundren was clearly excited and more than a little secretive about his reasons for the trip, saying only that he and his brothers had found “something big” and he’d pay 10 gold pieces for escorting his supplies safely to Barthen’s Provisions, a trading post in Phandalin. He then set out ahead of you one horse, along with a warrior escort named Sildar Hallwinter, claiming he needed arrive early to “take care of buisness”. You’ve spent the last few days following the High Road south from Netherwinter and you’ve recently veered east along the Triboar Trail. You’ve encountered no trouble so far, but this territory can be dangerous. Bandits and Outlaws have been know to lurk along this trail.