Driving back the mischievous (and numerous) pack of goblins, noting their preference for chucking bags of 'explosive centipede crap' (which should probably be the title of this post) the party makes its way in the goblin caverns...noting a large sentient mushroom, being distracted and put off (with disadvantage) by its shriek (clearly fearing the frying pan).
 |
| Is that a giant centipede? ...or are you just pleased to see me? |
As they cover their ears, a large , giant, two-headed (of course) centipede attacks...as the crush of goblins watch from the sideline...and Elfin John gets behind for a backstab.
 |
| Ohhh AI...wrong goblins entirely! |
As most of the party fight it out, Dagmara, not one for messy fighting..and noting that the goblins do not like her 'light' spell, finds a hidden room.
.jpg) |
| 'A secret lab in the goblin caves? How very unlikely!!!' |
Inside, is that most unlikely of characters - Bruno the Scientist, seemingly allowed to pursue his 'goblin research' work since the goblins believe that his plague mask is actually his face. Altogether more interesting is the map of the keep belonging to Lord Trum amongst his wares.
 |
| 'You seem trustworthy...' |
He tells the party that he is researching the emergence of the monsters in the caves, and refers to hobgoblins in the upper reaches...wondering if the characters own the griffin he has seen and if...he might 'have it for himself'? He also tells the party that two human prisoners are held - for dinner, to be eaten by no less than the Goblin King himself. Clearly the merchants the party seeks.
 |
| Nahhhh...still wrong |
Giving a firm no to the griffin proposal, the party pursue the goblins..into their 'birthing' shroom lair...place...the biology of which bears no thinking about, but the characters remain convinced that the goblins love mushrooms...very much.
 |
| Much better! |
Facing an utter horde of green. smiley. vile little gits whose 'tee hee hee'ing is getting annoying...the party 'power up' the Magic Dwarven Shield - 'Mountainhome (TM)'...and form a bulwark, ready for the attack.
.jpg) |
| Mountainhome vs the Green Horde! |
|
Brave Sir Robin ...I mean Jeralt...buggers off |
.jpg)
Their aim, is to find the merchants they seek, and to eliminate the Goblin King...and probably he does not look like this one:
