Moonbean 28 - Luck-Berry 2

Upon resting for a few more days at the keep, the group prepared to go back out to the caves. Gwyrn followed up on an order that he had placed for a suit of armor - still several days before it will be completed.

The group made the travel back to the caves, and this time chose to go to the cave on the right of the canyon, at the base of the hill, surrounded by foliage and scraggly trees. The group proceeded in, having the hobgoblins, orc, and gnoll lead the way. The hobgoblins turned left at the fork in the cave, but Oin and Ruff fell into a pit trap at the fork. The loud clanging of the pit shutting alerted a host of kobolds on the left and a horde of giant rats on the right.

A fierce battle ensued, with some clever tactics from the party. Missile fire was used to some effect, and Oin and Ruff were freed from the pit. Gwyrn was doubly unlucky, however. First, he attempted to toss a flask of oil, but he fumbled it, and it broke behind him. He then tossed another flask that burst in the group of rats, but then fumbled the torch that he was going to throw, immolating himself in the spilled oil. He screamed in pain and passed out - fortunately, he was bandaged in his unconscious state. Another torch throw was successful, and the remaining rats burned in the conflagration.

The party was somewhat demoralized, having had party members knocked out every time they visited the caves. The regrouped as usual at the keep and rested up for further adventure.