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Icefian Campaign => Reluctant Heroes => Topic started by: whitesword on October 05, 2012, 12:29:22 AM
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Feel free to :
Interrogate the captive
Discuss your next move
Discuss anything you learned tonight.
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Are we staying in Foresthall?
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Parker suggests, politely from the doorway, that some of the diamond dust be gathered (if Stasis permits) and used to purchase the future Queen a ring of mind blank as well. As we have seen the agents of our enemies are coming out of the woodwork. Their assassins have made attempts on the lives of many in the past few days alone. As Parker is talking, and everyone is looking at him, Shank rolls around in the diamond dust, coating himself as much as possible.
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I catalog the wizard's item.
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Rubius offers to feed the future king and queen and suggests that Huthrim share his healing potions with anyone that needs them, especially Parker.
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Rubius offers to feed the future king and queen and suggests that Huthrim share his healing potions with anyone that needs them, especially Parker.
Parker waves from the doorway. "No Thanks, I'm good" (as he zaps himself with a wand)
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Parker suggests, politely from the doorway, that some of the diamond dust be gathered (if Stasis permits) and used to purchase the future Queen a ring of mind blank as well. As we have seen the agents of our enemies are coming out of the woodwork. Their assassins have made attempts on the lives of many in the past few days alone. As Parker is talking, and everyone is looking at him, Shank rolls around in the diamond dust, coating himself as much as possible.
Nisoru chuckles. "I admire your single mindedness professor. Pity it is not devoted to a more worthwhile pursuit. The dust is part of the spells protecting the temple and I doubt it will remain if taken from the building." Shank, now glittering, gives you a look that clearly conveys "thanks for nothing."
Nisoru then takes off his ring and gives it to Lira. "Now that I have lived long enough to fulfill this duty I no longer need this. Let the servants of evil come and find me if they dare."
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Rubius offers to feed the future king and queen and suggests that Huthrim share his healing potions with anyone that needs them, especially Parker.
Lira says: "Thank you Rubius. I have not had food from a halfling chef in years now. (she looks sad when she sees it come out of the magic bag.). Arion eats non-stop until Lira elbows him in the hip.
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Lira says: "Thank you Rubius. I have not had food from a halfling chef in years now. (she looks sad when she sees it come out of the magic bag.). Arion eats non-stop until Lira elbows him in the hip.
Rubius genuflects: "Lady Lira, I would be more than happy to prepare a feast fit for a queen when we get back to a more suitable environment. As a matter of fact, I have several ancient recipes from the Poed Estate that I think you would absolutely love. It would be my great honor to cook for everyone once we return; a royal banquet indeed!"
Looking at Arion: "Don't be shy, please...eat some more. Nothing makes me happier than seeing people enjoy one of life's most wonderful pleasures. Here, try this, it's one of Asinjin's favorites." Rubius pours a robust amount of peach nectar into his magical goblet, regulates it to a nice chilled temperature, then hands it to him.
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For the second session in a row I've made a small error at the end of the session. In this case, the captured elf is a sorcerer not a wizard. He has a break enchantment scroll not a spell book.
He has three wands, a cloak, two rings, a short sword, a small bag of holding with a composite shortbow, bracers, a quiver of arrows, a saddle and a set of eye glasses. He also has a few hundred coin and three small gems.
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He teleported with us to Foresthall, correct?
I ask him "What is your name?"
"What do your items do?"
I cast detect magic and look at the items. I hand the con and gems to Parker for counting unless any are magical.
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He teleported with us to Foresthall, correct?
I ask him "What is your name?"
"What do your items do?"
I cast detect magic and look at the items. I hand the con and gems to Parker for counting unless any are magical.
I will answer all of these tomorrow when I get home. In the meantime please continue with any planning etc.
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"What was Herron's plan?"
"How did you find Arian?"
"Who ordered this abduction?"
"Who in Phiam knew about this?"
"Who do you worship?"
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To Nisoru, "What is the plan now that Arian has the Gemblade?"
To Ajax, "Where do you go now?"
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"What was Herron's plan?"
"How did you find Arian?"
"Who ordered this abduction?"
"Who in Phiam knew about this?"
"Who do you worship?"
The plan was half accomplished. We told him of his crime and punished him turning him into a dog. We were then going to take the princess back to Yellowia. We have had spies looking for him since the incident. We saw the knight accompany the princess here once before but did not have the men to raid until now. The king and his cleric of Tommimao ordered his arrest. In Phiam only the cleric of Tommimao and his guards knew of our mission. I worship Tommimao.
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To Nisoru, "What is the plan now that Arian has the Gemblade?"
To Ajax, "Where do you go now?"
Nisoru says: "I would ask you to contact King Oliver and lord Wintersend and inform them of our success. I will take Arion and present him to the council."
Ajax says: "I will see the heir to the throne and then go where Stasis sends me."
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to the others, while the sorcerer is not listening, "What authority are we going to turn him into when I am done?"
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to the others, while the sorcerer is not listening, "What authority are we going to turn him into when I am done?"
"Ajax, does Stasis have any input into where we should go from here? Asinjin, we could always turn him into the Tyrogatorian authorities on the way back. I'm sure they would be interested in what Tommimao has planned against their god. Hmmm...let me think about it..."
Rubius ponders for a moment, starts to count to himself on all fingers, then looks up at the group. (To DM: Rubius is invoking his "Eenie, Meenie, Minee, Moe" ability for two questions: "Who should we turn the Sorcerer in to?" and "What is our next course of action?")
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to the others, while the sorcerer is not listening, "What authority are we going to turn him into when I am done?"
He should be turned over to the constables in Phiam, I think, since that is where the others were arrested. This one will probably be sent to the gaol at the Castle, but that is not for us to decide.
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Ajax says: "I will see the heir to the throne and then go where Stasis sends me."
As will I.
After that, I think our path forward should focus on uncovering Marius' scheme. I haven't had the chance to tell you this yet, I found out yesterday that those people in the cells in Marius' lair were not killed, they were transported to the Plane of Shadow before the cavern collapsed. So whatever he is intending, Marius needs the prisoners alive.
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Nisoru says: "I would ask you to contact King Oliver and lord Wintersend and inform them of our success. I will take Arion and present him to the council."
"I will be able to do that tomorrow."
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As will I.
After that, I think our path forward should focus on uncovering Marius' scheme. I haven't had the chance to tell you this yet, I found out yesterday that those people in the cells in Marius' lair were not killed, they were transported to the Plane of Shadow before the cavern collapsed. So whatever he is intending, Marius needs the prisoners alive.
"I think he is using copies or doppelgangers of them to gain information and control. If they die, his plan might more easily be found out."
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"I think he is using copies or doppelgangers of them to gain information and control. If they die, his plan might more easily be found out."
Worse than that I fear. I just received a message from Lord Oliver. Sir John Toppin is at the Castle. That's not the bad news. All the council members have already arrived, and the Castle has been sealed for the deliberation. It appears we have our work cut out for us.
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He should be turned over to the constables in Phiam, I think, since that is where the others were arrested. This one will probably be sent to the gaol at the Castle, but that is not for us to decide.
Ajax says: "I agree. The authorities there or in the capital should take him and the sooner we are rid of him the better. His fellows will be looking for him and we don't need another group of adversaries looking for the future High King and queen. Though I must admit some regret that I did not get to give a group of Tommimao worshipping, Yellowian royal agents, a solid pummeling. "
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"I will teleport him there tomorrow."
For the sorcerer, "What is the last spell you learned how to use?"
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Worse than that I fear. I just received a message from Lord Oliver. Sir John Toppin is at the Castle. That's not the bad news. All the council members have already arrived, and the Castle has been sealed for the deliberation. It appears we have our work cut out for us.
"You fear that Marius either controls members of the council, or worse, controls one or more of the possible candidates." cough cough
"How were they teleported out? Wasn't that cave proofed against that?"
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"You fear that Marius either controls members of the council, or worse, controls one or more of the possible candidates." cough cough
"How were they teleported out? Wasn't that cave proofed against that?"
Likely both. What purpose would controlling the council of succession be unless you also controlled one of the candidates? Seems like we'll have to figure out a way to get Arion into the Castle. Think those tunnels we used in the fut-...uh, I mean in the...um...hmmm...in the future (glancing apologetically to Asinjin) exist now?
If you do not know the answer to your second question I don't know who would.
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"You fear that Marius either controls members of the council, or worse, controls one or more of the possible candidates." cough cough
"How were they teleported out? Wasn't that cave proofed against that?"
Robyn says: "Marius showed that such limitations mean little to him, at least as his power over shadows goes."
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Likely both. What purpose would controlling the council of succession be unless you also controlled one of the candidates? Seems like we'll have to figure out a way to get Arion into the Castle. Think those tunnels we used in the fut-...uh, I mean in the...um...hmmm...in the future (glancing apologetically to Asinjin) exist now?
If you do not know the answer to your second question I don't know who would.
Nisoru says: "Chaos and civil war would be the result even if they do not control the selected King. If we do not get to reveal Arion's legitimacy to the council and instead must go to the people it will shatter the country. Tunnels?"
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After staring off into space for a moment, Ari says: "High Cleric Steelsmyth just sent me a message similar to King Oliver's. He says several council members do not seem like themselves. And that Sir John Toppin is in charge of the council."
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After staring off into space for a moment, Ari says: "High Cleric Steelsmyth just sent me a message similar to King Oliver's. He says several council members do not seem like themselves. And that Sir John Toppin is in charge of the council."
Nisoru says: "This is ill news. We cannot take Arion and Lira into the Castle, if there is even a way in, not knowing what we face. If our enemy controls all of the defenses, or Stasis forbid, they have access to the armory, then we have no hope of prevailing. There are many things here that do not make sense, for one Sir John should have no role in the council. Another, the servants of evil should not be able to set foot in the Palace as it is holy ground, blessed by Stasis and Falan. "
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"How long do we have? I have no ability left to magically get us anywhere today." cough cough
"I can't even Send anyone."
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"How long do we have? I have no ability left to magically get us anywhere today." cough cough
"I can't even Send anyone."
Nisoru says: "We will have to trust King Oliver and the Steward to buy us a day or two. A unanimous decision is still required so we have at least a few days. Lord Ari, who told you of the captives passage to the Plane of Shadow?"
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"Can we assume that Marius will be assaulting us before we reach the castle?" cough cough
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"Don't we have Sit John's Armor and weapon? That should be enough to convince them of the truth of our story."
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"Don't we have Sit John's Armor and weapon? That should be enough to convince them of the truth of our story."
Did we already discern Sir John's location with his armor and weapon?
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For the second session in a row I've made a small error at the end of the session. In this case, the captured elf is a sorcerer not a wizard. He has a break enchantment scroll not a spell book.
He has three wands, a cloak, two rings, a short sword, a small bag of holding with a composite shortbow, bracers, a quiver of arrows, a saddle and a set of eye glasses. He also has a few hundred coin and three small gems.
The sorcerer is a half northern elf named Victor Farriorson. The first wand is a healing wand, the second a magic missile wand and the last lightning bolts. The cloak is a cloak of resistance. One ring is protection, the second a "Lightning Master" ring. The short sword is a spell storing and shocking burst weapon. (Nisoru tells you it bears the mark of Xares Ad'Alkai, a long dead Sakor'akai Bladelord from Amansky.) The shortbow is speed. The arrows are all magical. The bracers are defense. The saddle enhances riding ability. The eyes are eyes of the eagle.
The last spell he learned is Waves of Fatigue.
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Did I cast Analyze Dweomer today or the previous night?
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Did I cast Analyze Dweomer today or the previous night?
I don't think so.
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It was an either or question.
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It was an either or question.
Yesterday then. I thought it was the day before yesterday.
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Okay then, I have a 6th level spell (although it has to be divination). So I cast Analyze Dweomer on his items. I am looking for the bonuses on the items mainly.
"Do we need to return this short sword to anyone?" cough cough
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On another note, great name to the thread, don't know why I am just noticing it.
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"Don't we have Sit John's Armor and weapon? That should be enough to convince them of the truth of our story."
I don't know, would Ari know what he normally carries? Nisoru surely would know if I don't.
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Nisoru says: "We will have to trust King Oliver and the Steward to buy us a day or two. A unanimous decision is still required so we have at least a few days. Lord Ari, who told you of the captives passage to the Plane of Shadow?"
Escalon himself.
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I don't know, would Ari know what he normally carries? Nisoru surely would know if I don't.
Asinjin may be confusing Sir Lucas, Ari's mentor, with Sir John, the captain of the Royal Guard, who you saw imprisoned. You recovered and returned Sir Lucas' items.
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Yes I was.
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Okay then, I have a 6th level spell (although it has to be divination). So I cast Analyze Dweomer on his items. I am looking for the bonuses on the items mainly.
"Do we need to return this short sword to anyone?" cough cough
The sword is +3. The bracers are +6, the cloak and ring +3. The bow is +3 and the arrows are a mix of 1 and 2.
Nisoru says "No, many of his swords were commissioned and sold. It would be worth a great deal to the right buyer. If this one, gesturing to the sorcerer, has a blade such as that, I wonder with what Herron is armed."
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Asinjin will take the wand of Lightning.
Rubius, wand of healing?
Parker, magic missiles?
"Does anyone else use Short Swords? If not, I will take it. But I imagine someone else can make better use of it."
It the ring both armor and saves, if so I will take it, if not, I don't need it.
There are some items of great value there.
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To the sorcerer, "Tell me your story. Where are you from, what got you into this line of work? Where do you draw you power from, I mean what is your ancestry? How long have you known Heron? DO you have a family? etc etc."
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Asinjin will take the wand of Lightning.
Rubius, wand of healing?
Parker, magic missiles?
"Does anyone else use Short Swords? If not, I will take it. But I imagine someone else can make better use of it."
It the ring both armor and saves, if so I will take it, if not, I don't need it.
There are some items of great value there.
Just armor (deflection) for the Ring.
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Rubius, wand of healing?
"Does anyone else use Short Swords? If not, I will take it. But I imagine someone else can make better use of it."
Yes please.
Rubius could use the short sword.
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To the sorcerer, "Tell me your story. Where are you from, what got you into this line of work? Where do you draw you power from, I mean what is your ancestry? How long have you known Heron? DO you have a family? etc etc."
"I am from the far west of Yellowia. I joined the army as a boy. I wanted to serve in the Emerald Brigade but was passed over for selection. Herron worked for High Mage Deldoran and he recruited me to join him. For eight years I served the crown as an agent. Herron and I no longer officially serve Lord Deldoran but the crown "hires" us for sensitive missions. I have a fey bloodline, and I have no connection to my family."
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Asinjin will take the wand of Lightning.
Rubius, wand of healing?
Parker, magic missiles?
"Does anyone else use Short Swords? If not, I will take it. But I imagine someone else can make better use of it."
It the ring both armor and saves, if so I will take it, if not, I don't need it.
There are some items of great value there.
Does Icefian law give us claim to his items?
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Yes please.
Rubius could use the short sword.
Is it sized for a halfing or human?
If human sized I could use a backup weapon when my 2 holy swords aren't a good option.
We ever divvy up the coin from the linnorm?
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Does Icefian law give us claim to his items?
Yes with some limitations that don't apply here. Actually, Sir Batholomew, Arion and Huthrim have first claim to them. Huthrim would like the lightning Master's ring or the eyes of the eagle in that order. Arion asks for any of the defensive items you don't want for he or Lira.
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With all that said, Asinjin will claim only the wand of Lightning and whatever is left over.
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We ever divvy up the coin from the linnorm?
It is included in the "general funds" in Parkers vault. If you want to buy something, let me know and I will subtract the cost from the McDuck-esque vault.
Here is a list of all the items and who they are currently held by:
From the Sorcerer
- +3 Shortsword of Spell Storing and Shocking Burst.
- bracers are +6 : Parker
- the cloak +3
- ring +3
- Lightning Masters Ring
- Eyes of the Eagle
- Wand of Healing
- Wand of Magic Missile
- Wand of Lightning Bolts
- The Composit Shortbow is +3 (of Speed)
- Quiver of arrows are a mix of +1 and +2
- Saddle that enhances Riding ability
From the 'Linorum Horde'
- Boots of the lone Hero (Movement +10 ft, Pass w/o Trace, Endurance feat) : Rubius
- Armband of the Shade - +4 to Con, AC, Will Saves in shadow/darkness, -4 Con, AC, Will Saves in light (Can be used to track Marius)
- Belt of Giant Srt +6: Parker
- Rod of Alertness: Parker
- Ring of Greater Counterspell - (Contains hold Person/Magic Missile)
- Ring of Force Shield +4 : Parker
- Wand of Melf's Acid Arrow (9th lv, 40 charges) : Parker
- Ring of Protection +3 (Saves only) : Rubius
- Staff of Thunder and Lightning (14 charges)
- +2 Warhammer of Crushing Blows: Asinjin
- +2 Battleaxe of Mighty Cleaving
- Bracers of Armor +4
- +2 Longbow of Distance/Accuracy
- Cloak of Resistance +2
- Monks Belt : Returned to temple of Tyrogatore
- Horn of the Armus (summons phantom warriors)
- Bag of Holding : Parker
How much coin and gems from the Sorcerer??
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Parker will add his Bracers of Deflection +2 to the pile of goodies
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Anything else that we don't divide among ourselves or sell will go into the Vault
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The Warhammer of Crushing Blows I will only keep until we return it.
The wand of lightning I am taking.
DM listed several items of those NPCs are taking.
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Is it sized for a halfing or human?
If human sized I could use a backup weapon when my 2 holy swords aren't a good option.
We ever divvy up the coin from the linnorm?
Ari, you're more than welcome to the short sword.
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It is included in the "general funds" in Parkers vault. If you want to buy something, let me know and I will subtract the cost from the McDuck-esque vault.
Here is a list of all the items and who they are currently held by:
From the Sorcerer
- +3 Shortsword of Spell Storing and Shocking Burst.
- bracers are +6 : Parker
- the cloak +3
- ring +3
- Lightning Masters Ring
- Eyes of the Eagle
- Wand of Healing
- Wand of Magic Missile
- Wand of Lightning Bolts
- The Composit Shortbow is +3 (of Speed)
- Quiver of arrows are a mix of +1 and +2
- Saddle that enhances Riding ability
From the 'Linorum Horde'
- Boots of the lone Hero (Movement +10 ft, Pass w/o Trace, Endurance feat) : Rubius
- Armband of the Shade - +4 to Con, AC, Will Saves in shadow/darkness, -4 Con, AC, Will Saves in light (Can be used to track Marius)
- Belt of Giant Srt +6: Parker
- Rod of Alertness: Parker
- Ring of Greater Counterspell - (Contains hold Person/Magic Missile)
- Ring of Force Shield +4 : Parker
- Wand of Melf's Acid Arrow (9th lv, 40 charges) : Parker
- Ring of Protection +3 (Saves only) : Rubius
- Staff of Thunder and Lightning (14 charges)
- +2 Warhammer of Crushing Blows: Asinjin
- +2 Battleaxe of Mighty Cleaving
- Bracers of Armor +4
- +2 Longbow of Distance/Accuracy
- Cloak of Resistance +2
- Monks Belt : Returned to temple of Tyrogatore
- Horn of the Armus (summons phantom warriors)
- Bag of Holding : Parker
How much coin and gems from the Sorcerer??
25 xp for an excellent job cataloging everything. The ring and cloak are going to Arion and Lira. She could use the +4 bracers if they are available. [/list]
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Parker will check the bracers of Armor +4 for any distinguishing marks or symbols, anything that might lead us to its original owner. Once that is done, Parker will give the ring and cloak from the sorcerer and the bracers to Arion and Leira. As well as the +2 cloak of protection (again, checking for any distinguishing marks or symbols to determine who it may have belonged to).
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Escalon himself.
(missed this the first time around). Nisoru says: "Can anyone, other than Asinjin, cast a sending? We will need to take Arion and Lira to a safe place if we are to seek out the captives. The High Temple is one option but the Vale is likely the safest of all."
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It is included in the "general funds" in Parkers vault. If you want to buy something, let me know and I will subtract the cost from the McDuck-esque vault.
Here is a list of all the items and who they are currently held by:
From the Sorcerer
- +3 Shortsword of Spell Storing and Shocking Burst.
- bracers are +6 : Parker
- the cloak +3
- ring +3
- Lightning Masters Ring
- Eyes of the Eagle
- Wand of Healing
- Wand of Magic Missile
- Wand of Lightning Bolts
- The Composit Shortbow is +3 (of Speed)
- Quiver of arrows are a mix of +1 and +2
- Saddle that enhances Riding ability
From the 'Linorum Horde'
- Boots of the lone Hero (Movement +10 ft, Pass w/o Trace, Endurance feat) : Rubius
- Armband of the Shade - +4 to Con, AC, Will Saves in shadow/darkness, -4 Con, AC, Will Saves in light (Can be used to track Marius)
- Belt of Giant Srt +6: Parker
- Rod of Alertness: Parker
- Ring of Greater Counterspell - (Contains hold Person/Magic Missile)
- Ring of Force Shield +4 : Parker
- Wand of Melf's Acid Arrow (9th lv, 40 charges) : Parker
- Ring of Protection +3 (Saves only) : Rubius
- Staff of Thunder and Lightning (14 charges)
- +2 Warhammer of Crushing Blows: Asinjin
- +2 Battleaxe of Mighty Cleaving
- Bracers of Armor +4
- +2 Longbow of Distance/Accuracy
- Cloak of Resistance +2
- Monks Belt : Returned to temple of Tyrogatore
- Horn of the Armus (summons phantom warriors)
- Bag of Holding : Parker
How much coin and gems from the Sorcerer??
Ari will take the sorcerer's arrows and the wand of healing if no one else wants them.
Can anyone use the horn?[/list]
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(missed this the first time around). Nisoru says: "Can anyone, other than Asinjin, cast a sending? We will need to take Arion and Lira to a safe place if we are to seek out the captives. The High Temple is one option but the Vale is likely the safest of all."
I cannot. My item functions only 1/week, and I used it yesterday to try to contact you.
You think we should take the fight to Marius and recover the prisoners?
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Ari will take the sorcerer's arrows and the wand of healing if no one else wants them.
Can anyone use the horn?[/list]
Rubius claimed the wand of healing earlier in the thread, but you can have it if you want it. You're welcome to the arrows (and the short sword as previously mentioned). The horn is up for grabs.
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I cannot. My item functions only 1/week, and I used it yesterday to try to contact you.
You think we should take the fight to Marius and recover the prisoners?
"We should in no way consider going to the plane of shadow."
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"We should in no way consider going to the plane of shadow."
Rubius whole-heartedly agrees.
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"Whoever has the best chance to use unknown magic items in general should probably hold onto the horn, unless there is some other caveat to its use. As for following Marius into the plane of Shadow, I'll go, but only if I can take the plane of light with me.
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"Our enemies are very fond of removing people from Habololy and leaving something here in their place....gems, copies. More reason that the less interaction with the outer planes the world has the better."
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XP?