You proceed quietly and with caution. The forest suddenly ends on the bank of a river. Its current races below a wooden bridge which leads to a gate set within a palisade. The buildings of the homestead beyond it are mostly intact, but are lit by flames leaping from a barn to the left of the bridge. In a clearing (not yet pictured) on the far side of the burning barn, you can see the attackers--goblins, or possibly orcs--and from your right, beyond the main part of the homestead, come the cries of frightened horses.
I have placed your characters on the map based on your marching order, most recent actions and available space. Unless stated otherwise, all maps will have a scale of 1 square = 5 feet from now on.There is a rustle in the bushes, followed by another war cry! You're surrounded by ugly faces and flying spears. It's an ambush!
Picture is for dramatic purposes only, and does not reflect actual position of enemies, even though it came with the module. See map below.Igli's nostrils flair at the unmistakable scent of the dwarves' sworn enemy. Goblins! Three of the spears hit their mark: Athelstan
(3 hp dmg),
Bizenghast
(6 hp dmg!) and Jarek
(6 hp dmg!). The rest either fall to the earth with a
thunk! or plunge into the damp ground with a
pfft!The goblins had the advantage of one surprise round. They are now brandishing axes and stepping out of the bushes toward you. Defend yourselves!
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