The Lost Mines - Chpt. 1: Phandalin

General Summary

Tarsahk 2nd, 1486; Morning
The party set out from Neverwinter with a cart and supplies for Barthen Provisions, in Phandalin.   Tarsahk 4th, 1486; Mid-Day
The party en-route to Phandalin, encountered two downed horses blocking the path. Both were killed by goblins, who laid in ambush, waiting for the party. The goblins attacked and the party dealt with them. As the last one tried to run away, presumably back to it’s camp, the group delt a finishing blow to it and killed it on the side of the road.   Upon inspection of the horses, they party found an ornate map pouch, which was Gundren’s, empty next to the horse bodies.   The Party put the horse and cart off to the side of the road, and headed in the direction the one goblin was headed. Along the trail, they encountered a couple of traps, set by the goblins, which they were able to avoid. Eventually, they found themselves at Cragmaw Hideout.   The party, infiltrated Cragmaw Hideout. While not the most stealthy group, they were able to make there way to Klargs cave and kill him, his goblins and his pet, Ripper. However the fight was not without casualty: Bludgarm did go down during the fight. With some luck, a healing potion and work by Harbek, the cleric, he was able to be revived.   Tarsahk 4th, 1486; Evening
Upon trying to take a rest, the group was ambushed by more goblins, which they were able to defeat.   Tarsahk 5th, 1486; Mid-Morning
They traced these goblins farther back in the cave, which lead them to Sildar Halwinter, tied up and bruised/bloodied. He, was being watched over by 6 goblins and their leader, Yeemik. Between some creative use of thaumaturgy and intimidation, they party was able to negotiate Sildar’s release and convince Yeemik and the goblins to leave.   Investigating the remainder off Cragmaw Hideout, the party found additional supplies, belonging to the Lionshield.