Gold, Goblins and Bad Ideas

The screaming had already stopped by the time the adventurers found the camp. Hidden within a rocky forest hollow, the abandoned expedition site was a mess of torn tents, shattered crates, and cold campfires. At its center sat a split stone altar overflowing with gold, gems, and enchanted trinkets that glittered far too invitingly. Closer inspection revealed tiny footprints, crude warning symbols carved into the rocks, and colorful trip lines hidden among the grass. The original treasure hunters had discovered the altar, looted its offerings, and celebrated their fortune. By midnight, the goblins returned. The treasure hunters did not.

The moment anyone reaches for the treasure, goblins spring their ambush from the surrounding trees and cliffs, pelting intruders with arrows, stink bombs, and traps while a goblin wearing a cooking pot as a helmet loudly comments on every mistake. Yet the goblins are not merely defending treasure—they are protecting a seal. For generations, offerings left upon the stone have kept a terrible creature sleeping beneath the clearing. As the ground begins to tremble and the altar cracks, their leader, Snagglewick the Very Reasonable, desperately calls for a ceasefire. The adventurers must decide whether to return the treasure and help restore the seal, or continue their greed and awaken the thing that was very politely left alone.

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