Olak

Despite the title of sentinel, Olak shares the same stats as other goblin warriors, except for a higher AC granted from a Scrapwood Shield.

Sentinel Olak is a goblin stationed at the checkpoint just before the entrance to the Goblin Camp during Act One. Olak and Warrior Puce are constantly found arguing with each other.

“

We're celebratin' a raid. No better time in camp than this. Get yourself a bit of fun before it dries up.

„

— Olak

Involvement

Act One

Sentinel Olak questions any adventurers approaching the checkpoint and attacks any who appear to be trespassing. It is possible to avoid combat by posing as a drow such as through  Disguise Self, bringing Sazza, using Illithid Persuasion, or passing an Intimidation check.

• [TRUE SOUL] [ILLITHID] [WISDOM] Stand aside (DC 5)
• [FIGHTER] [INTIMIDATION] To offer my sword to your boss. You can be my first demonstration, if you like. (DC 10 )
• [INTIMIDATION] I'm a hired sword - employer's inside. Stand aside. Now. (DC 15)
• [MONK] [INTIMIDATION] I could best all of your sentinels with my bare hands. Let me pass. (DC 15 )
• [RANGER] [DRUID] [NATURE] Beautiful animal. Does she belong to the Nordiland worgata family? (DC 5)
• [NATURE] Glossy coat on that animal. Does she belong to the Nordiland worgata family? (DC 10)
• [DECEPTION] Your leader summoned me. (DC 15)
• [DETECT THOUGHTS] [WISDOM] Read the goblin's mind.
  • I'm a messenger - here to see Minthara.

If the party attempt to gain entry to the Goblin Camp through a skill check other than an Intimidation check, or the party fail a check, Olak asks the player character to smear Worg dung on their face to show their "war colours":

• Grimace and do what you have to do.
• Smear the dung across your face. It's not your first time.
• [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] That's nature's bounty. Helps the trees grow. Eat it, or else. (DC 15)
• [BERSERKER] [INTIMIDATION] I said. EAT IT. (DC 15 )
• Follow the rules.
• Wink, gather the dung, and fling it at all four guards.
• [ATHLETICS] Scoop up the warm dung and fling it at Olak's face. (DC 10)

Smearing worg dung on their face grants the  War Paint condition to the talking party member but Olak laughs and lets the party through. Passing the intimidation check grants access without the condition. Lastly, flinging the dung at Olak begins combat, with Olak being  Blinded.

The party can opt to play with the nearby war drum, either by slamming the drum head with a flat palm or by passing a  Performance check which grants the  Feel the Beat inspiration to characters with the  Entertainer background. In either case, Olak remarks that he enjoys the rhythm but the party just raised the alarm. If using their flat palm to strike the drum head or if the  Performance check is failed, reinforcements arrive and combat starts. If the check is passed, Olak additionally says that he will not let the reinforcements kill the party... this time. Then he tells the arriving reinforcements that it was a false alarm and "just a bit of music".

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Lacerate ()   –  Handaxe

Damage: 2~7

1d6 + 1Slashing

Slash at your target's vital points to make it  Bleed.

Undead and Constructs can't Bleed.

CON Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

Recharge: Short rest

 Main Hand Attack ()   –  Handaxe

Damage: 2~7

1d6 + 1Slashing

Make a melee attack with your equipped weapon.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft

 Menacing Attack (Melee) ( + )   –  Handaxe

Damage: 2~7 + modifiers

1d6 + 1Slashing

+ Superiority Die

Possibly  Frighten your target. They'll have Disadvantage on ability checks and Attack rolls and be unable to move.

WIS Save

 Range: Normal weapon range

 Throw Stone ()

Damage: 2~5

1d4 + 1Bludgeoning

Throws a sharp stone at a foe.

 Range: 9 m / 30 ft

Loot

• Handaxe
• Scrapwood Shield

Allies

• Klaw
• Sharp-Eye Snurd
• Small Klaw
• Tracker Bal
• Tracker Rindle
• Warrior Puce

Companion approval

The following approval can be earned (or lost):

• Smearing worg dung on your face -  -1  +1  -1  +1  -1
• Fling the worg dung instead at Olak -  +1  +5  +1  +1

External links

• Olak on the Forgotten Realms Wiki