Tavern Press — Goblin Cave Heist
Goblin Cave Capers
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The party must steal a glittering goblin trophy before the goblins trigger their elaborate alarm system.
Setting
A dim, winding cave behind a bustling board‑game café, lit by flickering torches and filled with goblin loot.
Lore
The trophy is a stolen board game piece, prized by goblins for its luck aura.
Notable NPCs
Glimmer Goblin
Goblin LeaderTiny, silver‑eyed, loves shiny things
Protect the trophy
Barkey
Goblin ScoutFast, loves to chatter, always on the lookout
Avoid capture
Mira
Café OwnerCheerful, knows the cave layout, offers hints
Keep the café safe
Encounters
| Encounter | Type | Difficulty | Enemies / Hazards |
|---|---|---|---|
Alarming Rattle A tripwire triggers a chain of rattling bells | 🔍 Exploration | Easy | None |
Goblin Patrol Three goblins patrol the main corridor | ⚔️ Combat | Medium | Goblin |
Treasure Vault The trophy is guarded by a goblin with a guard dog | 💬 Social | Hard | Goblin + Dog |
Map Description
A branching cave with a central chamber, side tunnels, and a hidden alcove for the trophy.
Treasure
Glittering trophy, 50 gold, a lucky dice that grants advantage on one roll.
Pacing Guide
Act I
Start with stealth, then combat, finish with bluffing to escape.