Chp. 5: WTF?!

[Hotgoblin]

Groyn

Let's keep to ourselves for now...the caves will still be there once these creatures have finished each other off. Although...me do LUV some Orc blood!!!

[Grognardsw]

Vorkath, paladin


"By the True God, what place is this that has such a population of evil!" says Vorkath, who is sometimes called the Faith Hunter. 

"We cannot take such forces on. Let us use the confusion to infiltrate and search for these monsters leaders."

[doughx99]

Niles

I agree lets watch this play out for a while,the caves will still be there

[Rhonon]

Eledhon
Is it really wise to sneak into a pit of evil of that power, master Vorkath? Especially regarding our number and theirs...
I'd rather agree with the dwarf for now (he nods to Groyn) and as he said "keep to ourselves"...

[Grognardsw]

Monster Mash

A gaggle of goblins rush the gray aliens. 

The short thin humanoids mow them down with their magic ray boxes. The powerful spells decapitate heads and torsos. Goblins scream in terror only to be whipped back into battle by vicious hobgoblins. 

A coterie of cowardly kobolds hang back and hurl spears and rocks. Most miss, though one lucky spear shot goes through the throat of a gray. A thrown rock whacks a big gray eye. Orcs climb the saucer ruins and try to gain a sneak back attack. A few are successful.

Exiting from the north caves are gnolls and ogres. The gnolls approach carefully, taking cover behind any trees they can find. They opportunistically throw spears and fire bows. The ogres rush in with savage fury. Two are cut down, while one reaches the grays. It scoops one up and tears the head off with its mouth. Then grabs another gray by the legs, swings, and pounds it into the ground. 

A frantic gray places its spindly hands on its temples. The attacking ogre's head explodes.

Then the adventurers spot two who they recognize! The male and female half-goblins that led the goblin ambush the last time the party was in the Caves. The pair are on the northern slope, barking orders to the other humanoids.

There are a dozen grays left. More than 50 monster corpses lay about. A pack of gnolls advance on the grays, carrying nets...

[SlyFox]

DesertFox, Tribal Fighter

The painted warrior hides behind a boulder and looks out at the battle taking place. He scans the metal bird and speaks up about it. "I'm interested in finding out what might be in that thing they fly. Let them fight each other off, then pick off the last of whatever is left so we can explore the caves and the metal bird at our leisure." He keeps his bow ready and knocks an arrow, but doesn't pull the string. His hold is relaxed for now.

[jakegreenxxxx44]

watches in amazement. i'm not sure what we should do. I know I don't think I want to fight either of them. I say we keep quiet and out of sight and only engage if and when we need to. I say we need to set a hidden parameter around us to make sure we are not seen till we figure out what we need and shall do.

[doughx99]

Niles

I definitely don't want to fight the grey humanoids with there powerful weapons and Magic,maybe the caves aren't such a bad place to start again.Whatever way in we can stay out of sight would be best I think

[Hotgoblin]

Groyn

He can't wait for the damp, dark, coldness of the caves.Me thinks sneaksing in would be best. What's yous others think?

[SlyFox]

DesertFox, Tribal Fighter

Speaks very quietly while warily watching the battle ahead, "I'll follow in either direction, but we should get away from this place quickly and quietly."

[jakegreenxxxx44]

whatever we decide I'm sure danger will find us...which cave looks to be the quietest / farthest away from that battle?

[Grognardsw]

Into the Caves of Chaos

The adventurers discuss options and decide to sneak into the Caves, using the chaotic battle outside as a distraction. Their goals are three-fold: Find answers and proof of Metzner's evil collaboration with the Cave-folk, strike more crippling blows to their forces, and gain treasure.

The party moves back and then north, making for the most northeastern cave entrance. It is foreboding...


Inside the corridor narrows to about 10' wide. The natural walls have been straightened some by chiseling. The dim flicker of a torchlight is seen 40'. Every five feet are niches in the wall with heads and skulls (human, elven, dwarven) in various stages of decay. No noises are heard. The party moves cautiously in marching order down the corridor until at 40' it widens and splits east and west. In front of the group is chilling sight...

Actions?

[greyarea]

Asherrion, elf

Asherrion attempts whistling in the dark, It seems that our hosts only like torsos. Perhaps we should be cautious and not lose our heads. His blade is drawn as his spells are depleted -- a sad side effect of amnesia, it seems.

[jakegreenxxxx44]

She looks at all the skulls and shivers. Are we really sure we want to go in here she asks? She stays in the middle of the marching order. She has her war-hammers ready for action keeping a spell at the tip of her tongue if needed. Looking East then West down the corridors. Which way is the least traveled she whispers?

[SlyFox]

DesertFox, Tribal Fighter

He pulls his sword as he sees the wall of human and humanoid skull, keeping ready for a fight. "Choas? They should call this place the Caves of Death. This is a mass graveyard... without the bodies. Their spirits must be what is in chaos."

[AleBelly]

"We will not meet the same fate" whispers Wulfhart as he gestures towards the skulls. "Looks like we have two options, left or right. Does anyone want to scout ahead? If not, someone please light a torch so we can see the path forward better."

[greyarea]

Asherrion, elf

I vote right, for that is my sword hand.

[OGRE MAGE]

Fingal the Thief

Shuddering a bit at the sight of the skull pile he takes a closer look to see if he can tell if they are human or not. I don't exactly feel comfortable scouting ahead alone.....but I guess I will if need be. Maybe all the occupants are outside at the moment?

[MrHemlocks]

Albertus, looks at Fingal the Thief. "I also hate to see you venture forth alone; for these cave have proven to hold all sorts of vile creatures."But",nodding his head in disgust, "I see no other option at the moment."

[jakegreenxxxx44]

I dunno, we should sent a scout in both directions and see if we see / hear anything down those corridors before choosing