I probably will not have the time to devote to playing this game if it ever gets off the ground / so I am withdrawing from the game

Good to be back

Been a while since I was able to log into the Inn

I sent a reply to Nomad that I received in an Email a few weeks ago, but did not receive a follow up message

Real Life had crowded in upon me and today was the first time I had a window of opportunity to write an in-game post

Hopefully, I am still considered to be an active participant

Dok had taken up his usual position at the rear of the group in his usual attempt at protecting his adventuring friends from an unexpected attack from behind.

As the attack on the 2 Goblins proved to be a 50/50 success/failure, the Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm breathed a well-formed prayer as he positioned himself for a closer look beyond the intended target aka the remaining Goblin who was desperately clinging to the rocks for dear life!

Dok stared intently towards the Pyre, where an unknown number of foes may or may not have been alerted to the successful / unsuccessful attack against the 2 Goblins targeted by the Party.

Relying on the others to dispatch the remaining Goblin as swiftly and silently as possible, Dok concentrated on positioning himself to greet any would-be Goblin reinforcements from entering the fray!

The Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm was prepared to launch a Guiding Bolt directly against any reinforcements that may or may not come to the aid of the remaining Goblin!

(())OOC: 1st Level Spell Guiding Bolst >>> A flash of light streaks toward a creature of your choice within range. Make a ranged spell attack against the target. On a hit, the target takes 4d6 radiant damage, and the next attack roll made against this target before the end of your next turn has advantage, thanks to the mystical dim light glittering on the target until then. / Dok has positioned himself in the best possible position to both protect himself from an attack, plus launch the Guiding Bolt at any incoming Goblin reinforcements that may be responding to the plight of the remaining Goblin!))

I have lost track of names in this game!

[Both Real Life and Characters]

Who is Shadow ???

I should get a Post up this weekend, including  a Nod to the new Lady

What about the Mud underneath the river ???

Sounds like I have plenty of time to develop a Character, which I usually develop a concept and the DM/GM helps me figure out all the particulars, so I will do all the 'Grunt Work' so to speak in developing a Character for you to utilize in your game!

Eldritch Knight is probably what I will go with and will develop the particulars over time!

Thank You

What Level are the Characters and can we refer to 5e or ..... ???

Fantasy setting is preferred and it has been a long time since I played in a Free Form [maybe within the first year that I joined the Inn way back when ???]

I did not join any of the Space Opera, Star Wars or Star Trek games mainly because I am not that familiar with all the Space Gadgets and Gimmicks and Thingies etc

You may have to write that up as an OOC for Hornet so Nomad can include it in his update

I made a second post with a clearer direction to the ford of the river and a Marching Order that includes all 7 of us for better clarity!

Of course, if someone has a better plan then by all means speak up now!

Dok scratched at his beard as he reconsidered his suggestion regarding heading to the river.

"On second thought," the Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm broke the momentary silence before any of his companions could respond to his previous suggestion, "might I suggest that Hornet take the lead ahead of Soledad and that Soledad be followed by Thor, Night Walker, Gerdar, Silver and then myself ... as I can help protect us from an attack against our rear flanks?

"Might I suggest, also ... that Hornet ... by taking the lead ... backtrack us to the ford in the river ... so that he can scout ahead to make sure that crossing the ford is safe. Also, he has the best rapport for contacting Boris and perhaps the Fey is somewhere near the ford of the river where we crossed.

"My thinking is that Hornet and Thor, marching first and third, will be able to utilize their bows if necessary, along with whatever tricks Soledad might have up her sleeves, if an airial attack is needed with a volley of arrows ... accompanied by her magic!

"If the coast is clear ... then we can cross the ford of the river and utilize the cloaking ability of Night Walker to help provide a sneak attack against our Goblin foes ... and any other Vermin ... that are still holed up in the Vargolg!

"I do not think that they would expect us to try penetrating the Vargolg so soon ... after they lost us in the fog!

"Any of you have better thoughts ... or a better plan?"

Hey Gang, my last post gave a nod to Soledad to lead the way to the River and that Dok would take his usual position at the back of the line, which means that Nomad needs a 'Marching Order' to get us moving along!

Dok approached Gedar with a knowing grin and extended his right-arm in friendship, saying, "There be plenty of time for axe-gripping! We need to approach with stealth and silence as the Night Walker has offered to cloak us with a Veil of Shadow and Silence during a new attack plan!"

Then turning to the others, the Hilll Dwarf Cleric of Helm exclaimed, "Let us retrace our steps back to the river and see if Boris will meet us there? If not, then let us cross over and under the cover of darkness and the Night Walker casting a Veil of Shadow and Silence, we can enter the Vargolg and make those Vermin pay!"

Dok made a nod to Soledad as he suggested to her, "Lead us to the river!"

The Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm chose to take his usual position at the back of the line, ever wary of any sneak attacks from the rear by any evil or vile creature, whether natural or supernatural in nature!

Dok was just returning from his seemingly long-overdue time of morning prayer and fellowship with his diety Helm.

The Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm was not only refreshed, but he could sense a greater inner-strength of his abilities, possibly affected or somehow enhanced by his near-death experience!

He arrived just in time to lend his agreement to what Hornet was proposing: "Yes, we need to act now! We must locate the boys, before wasting any more time!"

Dok looked around at the group, who all had survived their baptism of fire as-it-were during their first sojourn to the mysterious and dangerous Blacktooth Ridge!

"I would like another shot at invading the Vargolg, plus we have more fire-power added to our party," as Dok nodded to the newcomers in an affirmation of acceptance for them to join in their quest to rescue the two missing boys.

"But," cautioned the Cleric, "if possible, I would like to confer with Boris, if he is still in the area. He may know of an alternate route into the Goblin domain, plus he may have valuable information regarding any increased Goblin activity during the time that has lapsed since we escaped and had a much-needed rest period the past several hours!"

Then the Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm boldly declared, "I am not afraid to penetrate the Vargolg again with a better plan!"

Would like another shot at invading the Vargolg, but would also like to confer with Boris, if possible, for another alternative or just for finding out if he has seen any increased Goblin activity during the time of our escape and rest period ???

Waiting for Nomad to answer my leveling up questions that I sent to him in a Private Message

Dok motioned for the Party to gather closer within a 30 foot circle so he could minister healing to those in need, including himself.

((OOC: Dok prays to his deity Helm and casts Prayer of Healing: a 2nd level spell that includes everyone within a 30-foot circle / I think he still has a 2nd level spell slot / if not, he lays hands on Gerdar or another Player who needs healing and casts Cure Wounds / Dok also introduces himself to the Newcomers))

You can delete one of those Posts like I had to do recently

We need to Rest and Recharge our Spells and as far as the Goblins being aware of us, we now have 2 additional members of the Party that can make quite a difference in the near future!

We can always try to contact Boris and see if there is any alternative to launch an attack strategy!

Returning to Botkinberg is Not a Viable Option in My Humble Opinion!

Nomad has the only game regularly active at the present time: Blacktooth Ridge

Glad to see you are Alive and Well in 2022

Dok looked around for Silver to make sure that she was still alive and capable of fighting.

As soon as he located her, the Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm approached Silver with a Prayer to Helm, reaching out to touch her as he cast Cure Wounds, hoping that it would be enough to keep her alive with enough strength to make it to safety, or stand and fight if necessary!

((OOC: Dok casts Cure Wounds as he touches Silver)) 

Dok responded to the word "Move" by making a bee line as fast as his recuperating legs could run towards the Woods, in hopes of finding a secluded spot where the Hill Dwarf Cleric of Helm could position himself to set a trap for any pursuing foes!

((OOC: Dok runs as fast and as far as a running move allows him to move!))

Nomad I have lost track of the remaining number of Spell Slots that Dok has available ???