Day 38, another encounter in the first level of the dungeon. Another alpha strike followed by a long rest at the nearby inn.

The scent of level 9 spells is like electricity in the air. I think I saw their mage use pwk on a kobold scout. Barely even a minion.

The fighter's sword and armor gleam with constant sharpening and polishing.

I think I overheard the thief say he's looted about 50 lockpicks and they just need to over level the dungeon a bit more and it'll be a one shot.

What do I report back? The distraction is working. We release a few kobold slaves into the portal every night. They get hungry and eventually come up searching for food. The trinkets we plant on the kobold are keeping their attention for now.

Lower the drop rate on the lockpicks and add a time delay rust spell on the next batch. Give it a 1 inch AOE.