In the dimly lit back room of the Ocean’s Breeze Tavern, shadows danced as a group of unlikely allies gathered, their faces hidden behind masks. Specter, the hooded shadow-wielder, remained concealed, while Tex Meeker, the four-armed Time Raider, exchanged greetings with Charles Edwin, head of Lionel Bastralle’s research department. Edwin spoke urgently of a stolen Sealed Research Container taken by goblins who had ambushed him near Sisterton, revealing that these goblins had taken on the name “The Jagged Edge.” The promise of a canister of Phazon as payment, along with a reward for each goblin body returned, hung in the air as the group debated the nature of their foes.
Upon arriving in Sisterton, the party learned from a local farmer that the goblins had turned to banditry, raiding food and ambushing travelers. The farmer offered a potion ingredient called Costmary Leaves as compensation for dealing with the goblin menace. With a plan in place, the group followed the goblins’ tracks northeast to a ruined fortress nestled against the mountains. Gorda transformed into a capybara-like creature to scout ahead, discovering goblin sentries on guard. The party decided to parley with the goblins, but when Lady Antkeep stepped forward to initiate dialogue, the goblins revealed their intentions to ambush the party. Tex Meeker attempted to bluff their way out, claiming illness, but the ruse failed, igniting hostility and leading to a fierce battle at the fortress entrance.
Matthew Gondor led the charge, striking down foes with righteous fury, while Gorda disguised himself as a fallen minion to sow confusion. Tex’s telekinetic prowess sent enemies crashing into one another, and Marin’s arrows found their marks with deadly precision. The battle escalated, culminating in a fierce exchange where Matthew’s Judgment struck down foes and Lady Antkeep unleashed her arcane might. Ultimately, Marin’s well-placed shot ended the conflict, revealing their attackers to be kobolds disguised as goblins.
In the aftermath, the party collected goblin masks from the fallen, realizing the deception they had faced. As they regrouped, Specter and Gorda noted the unusual black blood seeping from Matthew’s wounds, hinting at a deeper mystery. The group resolved to search the fortress methodically, considering the implications of their findings and the potential use of the kobold disguises.
Threads to Watch:
- The identity and motives of “The Jagged Edge” goblins.
- The significance of the black blood from Matthew’s wounds.
- The potential uses of the kobold disguises collected from the fallen.