(Okay, I'll keep that in mind. I suppose that prevents minions running off to an early grave, as well as exponential growth)<br/><br/>This time, all of the kobolds are put to work assembling the trap in the door. With their combined brainpower they make a halfwit, but still, many little claws that are good with traps should hopefully get something done.<br/><br/>One goblin, Plimsi, now has the job of making some basic metal goods in the forge - trap components, chains and iron bars, even just smelting metal from ore, whatever. This is mostly just to keep it in use and make her happy. Once she's more experienced we'll see about more interesting things.<br/><br/>The other two can start digging, making a 15x15' room to the East of the big hall. With a 5' pit in the middle! Atelia spends an action planning this, of course. This is going to be a ridiculous "Leave heroes to die/escape" room.<br/><br/>Atelia spends an action planning, again. 14 + 5 Int + 3 (1/2 level) = 22.<br/><br/>"Oh, here's an idea, maybe we should..."<br/><br/>Finally, she takes Fireblossom for immoral support in an attempt to go and scout out some more assistance. The mounts can wait, this time she's out for a stronger individual or pair - mephits (advanced or with class levels to toughen them up a bit), a particularly large serpent, a young dragon, something along those lines.<br/><br/>Fireblossom helping: 12 + 5 = 17<br/>Atelia: 17 + 2 Cha + 3 (1/2 level) = 22 before any bonus from Fireblossom or "You're my friend!" spells.<br/><br/>Obviously, the way she speaks to them and the offers made will depend on what she finds and what it wants. She's willing to offer a wage, or shares in treasure and looting rights, or shares in "playtime" with captives, as well as offering the benefits of safety in numbers, help in construction of research facilities or whatever. Quite possibly, Fireblossom spends a lot of time draped over her, sliding hands in distracting places, and purring, only to mention at some point "Oh, and we're very friendly. Joining us opens many opportunities to have a very pleasant time."