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Sweet William?works his fingers into the gap between lid and chest, gives it a test tug, sets his feet, and engages his shoulders to pry the chest open-
STR check, DC: 15
But unfortunately he can¡¯t apply proper leverage from this angle. Wedging the head of his magical axe into the narrow gap, he gives the handle a firm push to twist it in-
12 +5 STR bonus = 17, DC: 15, success!
Prying the chest open with his axe, the Half-Orc discovers ten coin necklaces (1 gp each), six pairs of jade earplugs (Flynn
appraises them at 15 gp a set), an alabaster statuette (worth 50 gp), and an agate ring (worth 50 gp) within.
Mira admires the pale statuette. It stands just under a half meter tall (18 inches), and resembles a female form reaching up to
the sky, back arched slightly and hands with thumbs touching. The craftsmanship is typical of the Payit natives (excellent proportions but poor polishing/surface), and the theme is obviously
worship for their Sun God. ¡°Does anyone mind?¡± she asks, starting to tuck it into her backpack.
Flynn?is certain the ring is not magical, but the stone is high quality and obviously was cut by a master. It likely was acquired
through trade from an Amnian merchant.
¡°How much did you pay for this map?¡±
¡°Twelve gold,¡± Levenfingers answers. ¡°The buffoon wanted a hundred,¡± the Rogue scoffs. ¡°I think we overpaid at twelve.¡±
North?considers casting Mending but realizes that the improvements will be negligible. It¡¯s not a high quality map to begin with, more of just a sketch likely done from memory. Given enough
time, with some trial and error, mending could possibly make the map look a little more like it originally did, but even then it wasn¡¯t great to begin with. He can take some time to try if he wants to, but the risk is potentially multiple Wild Magic surges.
"We haven't seen much for giant Lizards... yet. Or worms"
Brother Ashley
reminds him of the huge beasts as they first approached the temple.
¡°I guess we're both looking for spears... or Staves - really, and Charm staves at that... I do wonder if this weapon actually?is sentient...
or if it's being wielded. Why would a Staff be evil?"
¡°I¡¯ve read that certain staves can be aligned either Good, Evil, or even Neutral whether sentient or not,¡±
Brother Ashley mentions. ¡°From the description by the twin Druids it sounds to me that the Spear is reliant on a maintenance of balance, so it may be Neutral,¡± he explains. ¡°Then again, it¡¯s possible the Druids are Neutral and the Evil spear balances
the Leonin Good?¡± he ponders.
"Who's?Sir Fenngrave?"
¡°That is I,¡± Fenn reminds the Gnome.?
¡°Carmantle Jameson D¡¯Fenngrave Ollistair the fourth,¡± Mira says in a haughty, slightly mocking tone.
And what do you do?
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