On Monday, April 22, 2024, 7:47 AM, Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D <infinitum3d@...> wrote:

DM/

OOC:? Ok so I may or may not had been trained by an unnamed Government agency on surreptitious entry.? Your posts on Flynn’s lockpicking are pretty accurate, in some extents.?? Should I call the FBI?

My son is a writer, so we read?a lot?of nonfiction for reference and accuracy. ?/OOC

At the third pyramid,?Cerina?is unable to open the third lid by herself. It seems to require one person to press down with significant force on one side while a second person rotates it up from the other. It’s certainly likely that this one is also trapped, since all the others were, but she cannot see anything that resembles a needle spring.

Flynn?joins her and the pair cautiously begins to open the lid.?Cerina?can feel the pressure from a hidden lever and prevents the lip from opening fully.?Flynn, peeking into the chest, determines that if the catch is released, the chest lid sprays perfumed oil on anyone within 5 feet of it. The only way to disarm the "trap" is to disassemble the chest lid and remove it without pressing the catch.?Flynn?knows he can do it, but doing so takes 10 minutes of work with his tools.

Finally,?Cerina?is able to open the lid, but a second trap hidden deep within fires 4 darts up at her.?

She dodges, reflexively, but?one still catches her for 5 hp?piercing damage.?

Sniffing the dart and examining it thoroughly, she’s relatively certain that it is NOT poisoned.

Within the chest they find eleven platinum coin necklaces (100 gp each), fifteen bracelets of obsidian, bronze and shell (10 gp each), and two piles of gems (tourmalines, spinels, and topazes; sixty gems worth 5 gp each) lying upon two silver platters (15 gp apiece).

“No rod,” Fenn grumbles, shaking his head.

And what do you do?

/DM

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DM/

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BUB finds no others within this chamber.

?

Flynn?slips a long thin twisted wire from his left cuff and states intently at the trapped pyramid. He raises the lid a hair’s breadth and feeds the probe inside. Prodding, twisting, and poking he struggled momentarily to find the hinge and gear mechanism. He then retracts the wire, gives it a sharp bend about three fingers from the tip, and twists the end into a reverse S.

?

Reinserting the probe, he feels again for the hinge and, finally finding the gear, gives a counterclockwise twist to slip it from its axle. Confident that the manacles are disabled, he turns his attention to the needles. ‘Levenfingers offers a sandstone file but Flynn waves it away, drawing a small weighted bead on a string from an outside pocket. Lowering it through the opening he caroms it around to intentionally trigger the needlesprings. Now that all traps are disabled and sprung, he accepts the file from the Rogue and snaps away the poisoned barbs, gaining access to the contents within.

?

The chest holds nine silver coin necklaces (36 gp each), eight bracelets of beads (5 gp apiece), four small figurines of jade and coral (25 gp each), and three rings carved of jade and alabaster (10 gp each).

?

?

?

And what do you do?

?

/DM

OOC: Any chests left?

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3:42 PM, Flynn/Derek Walters <thegamerzedge@...> wrote:

OOC:? Ok so I may or may not had been trained by a unnamed Government agency on surreptitious entry.? Your posts on Flynn’s lockpicking are pretty accurate, in some extents.?? Should I call the FBI?

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DaleOfShadows] DaleOfShadows: Maztica, 13 Eleasis

?

DM/

?

BUB finds no others within this chamber.

?

Flynn?slips a long thin twisted wire from his left cuff and states intently at the trapped pyramid. He raises the lid a hair’s breadth and feeds the probe inside. Prodding, twisting, and poking he struggled momentarily to find the hinge and gear mechanism. He then retracts the wire, gives it a sharp bend about three fingers from the tip, and twists the end into a reverse S.

?

Reinserting the probe, he feels again for the hinge and, finally finding the gear, gives a counterclockwise twist to slip it from its axle. Confident that the manacles are disabled, he turns his attention to the needles. ‘Levenfingers offers a sandstone file but Flynn waves it away, drawing a small weighted bead on a string from an outside pocket. Lowering it through the opening he caroms it around to intentionally trigger the needlesprings. Now that all traps are disabled and sprung, he accepts the file from the Rogue and snaps away the poisoned barbs, gaining access to the contents within.

?

The chest holds nine silver coin necklaces (36 gp each), eight bracelets of beads (5 gp apiece), four small figurines of jade and coral (25 gp each), and three rings carved of jade and alabaster (10 gp each).

?

?

?

And what do you do?

?

/DM

On Sunday, April 21, 2024, 3:42 PM, Flynn/Derek Walters <thegamerzedge@...> wrote:

OOC:? Ok so I may or may not had been trained by a unnamed Government agency on surreptitious entry.? Your posts on Flynn’s lockpicking are pretty accurate, in some extents.?? Should I call the FBI?

?

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D
Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2024 2:34 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [DaleOfShadows] DaleOfShadows: Maztica, 13 Eleasis

?

DM/

?

BUB finds no others within this chamber.

?

Flynn?slips a long thin twisted wire from his left cuff and states intently at the trapped pyramid. He raises the lid a hair’s breadth and feeds the probe inside. Prodding, twisting, and poking he struggled momentarily to find the hinge and gear mechanism. He then retracts the wire, gives it a sharp bend about three fingers from the tip, and twists the end into a reverse S.

?

Reinserting the probe, he feels again for the hinge and, finally finding the gear, gives a counterclockwise twist to slip it from its axle. Confident that the manacles are disabled, he turns his attention to the needles. ‘Levenfingers offers a sandstone file but Flynn waves it away, drawing a small weighted bead on a string from an outside pocket. Lowering it through the opening he caroms it around to intentionally trigger the needlesprings. Now that all traps are disabled and sprung, he accepts the file from the Rogue and snaps away the poisoned barbs, gaining access to the contents within.

?

The chest holds nine silver coin necklaces (36 gp each), eight bracelets of beads (5 gp apiece), four small figurines of jade and coral (25 gp each), and three rings carved of jade and alabaster (10 gp each).

?

?

?

And what do you do?

?

/DM

?

DM/

?

BUB finds no others within this chamber.

?

Flynn?slips a long thin twisted wire from his left cuff and states intently at the trapped pyramid. He raises the lid a hair’s breadth and feeds the probe inside. Prodding, twisting, and poking he struggled momentarily to find the hinge and gear mechanism. He then retracts the wire, gives it a sharp bend about three fingers from the tip, and twists the end into a reverse S.

?

Reinserting the probe, he feels again for the hinge and, finally finding the gear, gives a counterclockwise twist to slip it from its axle. Confident that the manacles are disabled, he turns his attention to the needles. ‘Levenfingers offers a sandstone file but Flynn waves it away, drawing a small weighted bead on a string from an outside pocket. Lowering it through the opening he caroms it around to intentionally trigger the needlesprings. Now that all traps are disabled and sprung, he accepts the file from the Rogue and snaps away the poisoned barbs, gaining access to the contents within.

?

The chest holds nine silver coin necklaces (36 gp each), eight bracelets of beads (5 gp apiece), four small figurines of jade and coral (25 gp each), and three rings carved of jade and alabaster (10 gp each).

?

?

?

And what do you do?

?

/DM

?

DM-

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?

North?takes to flight, circling the room to examine it in detail. In the center is an enormous, tarnished copper raft, crafted to resemble a dragon, bearing a copper coffin. Inside the coffin are the bones of a Payit nobleman. Scattered around the interior are the ornaments once worn by the corpse. These items include a stone box, two jade bracelets, and an alabaster statuette of a snake woman.

Cradled in the crook of the elbow of the corpse's right arm is a baton of granite. And upon the skull is a ferret-faced, feathered mask.?

?

The raft is afloat on a sea of silvery-white, flowing metal, fed by several rivers that trail along the floor of the room. The flowing liquid appears to be cool.

?

Between the waterways, stepped pyramid-temples rise skyward in mute paean to the gods of ancient Olman. Three of the pyramids appear to have tops that can be removed. In the rest of the area, a royal complex sprawls across verdant fields, and courtyards and ringed marketplaces dot the miniature countryside. Several places that represent royal granaries in the modeled city are actually stone bins.

?

The clay pots on the porch are sealed with wax.

?

While?North?looks around,?Flynn?will examine and then attempt to disarm the trap discovered by ‘Levenfingers. “It’s a needle trap,” the Rogue states confidently. “Looks like a grapple clamp.”

?

(OOC- DC: 15 trap,?Flynn?has +3 DEX proficiency, rolled 12! Just made it! Do you want to describe him picking the lock or should I?)

?

?

?

Tabby?and?Cerina?look closer at the earplugs, and determine that they?are?ornamental.

?

?

?

And what do you do?

?

/DM

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, 6:14 PM, Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D <infinitum3d@...> wrote:

DM-

North?takes to flight, circling the room to examine it in detail. In the center is an enormous, tarnished copper raft, crafted to resemble a dragon, bearing a copper coffin. Inside the coffin are the bones of a Payit nobleman. Scattered around the interior are the ornaments once worn by the corpse. These items include a stone box, two jade bracelets, and an alabaster statuette of a snake woman.

Cradled in the crook of the elbow of the corpse's right arm is a baton of granite. And upon the skull is a ferret-faced, feathered mask.?

The raft is afloat on a sea of silvery-white, flowing metal, fed by several rivers that trail along the floor of the room. The flowing liquid appears to be cool.

Between the waterways, stepped pyramid-temples rise skyward in mute paean to the gods of ancient Olman. Three of the pyramids appear to have tops that can be removed. In the rest of the area, a royal complex sprawls across verdant fields, and courtyards and ringed marketplaces dot the miniature countryside. Several places that represent royal granaries in the modeled city are actually stone bins.

The clay pots on the porch are sealed with wax.

While?North?looks around,?Flynn?will examine and then attempt to disarm the trap discovered by ‘Levenfingers. “It’s a needle trap,” the Rogue states confidently. “Looks like a grapple clamp.”

(OOC- DC: 15 trap,?Flynn?has +3 DEX proficiency, rolled 12! Just made it! Do you want to describe him picking the lock or should I?)

Tabby?and?Cerina?look closer at the earplugs, and determine that they?are?ornamental.

And what do you do?

/DM

On Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:13 AM, North/John DeMaio <mrjdemaio@...> wrote:

North recounts again...

"Ok, so it sounds like we are looking for the same staff... Or spear... Or rod... It's phallic - ok, and maybe that's why it's so popular..." his eyes narrow for a second. "And - right now the Tabaxi people are being enslaved to find it... And the malignant magic is poisoning the water in the jungle... And Sir Fenn here is also looking for the rod, for his own needs. And the rod was brought here" he points at the ground "to enslave the giant worm that surely still lives here." He purses his lips.

"Right." He confirms his analysis "and here we are in a tomb... Quite a nice tomb."

North isn't that interested in the pyramid treasures right now. He will take the Earring of Beast Shapism and attach it to his body under his robe. The? he'll turn into a hawk and take flight in the room.

He would like to inspect the area as little closer, taking a look at the silver liquid as well as the bronze tomb boat... He assumes the most valuable treasure will be hidden there.

On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 10:18?AM Flynn/Derek Walters via <thegamerzedge=[email protected]> wrote:

"Allow me..."? Flynn will examine and then attempt to disarm any traps that were discovered on the pyramids.

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From:?[email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Tabby <tacobobman@...>
Sent:?Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:04 PM
To:?[email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject:?Re: [DaleOfShadows] DaleOfShadows: Maztica, 13 Eleasis

?

"Oh". She did not know Cerina had external ears. Were they behind her hair? Was it one of those pointy things on the sides of her head, ears? She hated when people asked her questions about her anatomy, so she would not ask the Dragonborn. "Makes more sense I supposed. I was thinking of earplugs, which I believe people who work with loud noises would use, like a blacksmith."

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:53?PM Cerina/JediJon via ?<dwarfjsgm=[email protected]> wrote:

Without missing a beat Cerina answers Tabby's question, "They're jewelry. They may be meant to stretch the earlobes out. Some cultures see that as a measure of worth. I've met a few fellow Dragonborn who wear them. I think they're stupid. Now on to more practical things, William bring your axe over here. I can't get? my claws under the lid."

"I miss the old days." Cthulhu

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:30:36 AM PDT, Tabby <tacobobman@...> wrote:

OOC: UGH. Tabby is talking about the earplugs.

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:27?PM Tabby via ?<tacobobman=[email protected]> wrote:

Tabby watched silently as the treasure was discovered. "Besides the obvious thing, I wonder what those earplugs were used for? Maybe a trap somewhere

that required you not to hear something, or it would kill you?"

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:14?PM Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D via ?<infinitum3d=[email protected]> wrote:

DM/

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?

/DM

On Friday, April 19, 2024, 8:13 AM, North/John DeMaio <mrjdemaio@...> wrote:

North recounts again...

"Ok, so it sounds like we are looking for the same staff... Or spear... Or rod... It's phallic - ok, and maybe that's why it's so popular..." his eyes narrow for a second. "And - right now the Tabaxi people are being enslaved to find it... And the malignant magic is poisoning the water in the jungle... And Sir Fenn here is also looking for the rod, for his own needs. And the rod was brought here" he points at the ground "to enslave the giant worm that surely still lives here." He purses his lips.

"Right." He confirms his analysis "and here we are in a tomb... Quite a nice tomb."

North isn't that interested in the pyramid treasures right now. He will take the Earring of Beast Shapism and attach it to his body under his robe. The? he'll turn into a hawk and take flight in the room.

He would like to inspect the area as little closer, taking a look at the silver liquid as well as the bronze tomb boat... He assumes the most valuable treasure will be hidden there.

On Thu, Apr 18, 2024, 10:18?AM Flynn/Derek Walters via <thegamerzedge=[email protected]> wrote:

"Allow me..."? Flynn will examine and then attempt to disarm any traps that were discovered on the pyramids.

---

From:?[email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Tabby <tacobobman@...>
Sent:?Wednesday, April 17, 2024 3:04 PM
To:?[email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject:?Re: [DaleOfShadows] DaleOfShadows: Maztica, 13 Eleasis

?

"Oh". She did not know Cerina had external ears. Were they behind her hair? Was it one of those pointy things on the sides of her head, ears? She hated when people asked her questions about her anatomy, so she would not ask the Dragonborn. "Makes more sense I supposed. I was thinking of earplugs, which I believe people who work with loud noises would use, like a blacksmith."

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 3:53?PM Cerina/JediJon via ?<dwarfjsgm=[email protected]> wrote:

Without missing a beat Cerina answers Tabby's question, "They're jewelry. They may be meant to stretch the earlobes out. Some cultures see that as a measure of worth. I've met a few fellow Dragonborn who wear them. I think they're stupid. Now on to more practical things, William bring your axe over here. I can't get? my claws under the lid."

"I miss the old days." Cthulhu

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:30:36 AM PDT, Tabby <tacobobman@...> wrote:

OOC: UGH. Tabby is talking about the earplugs.

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:27?PM Tabby via ?<tacobobman=[email protected]> wrote:

Tabby watched silently as the treasure was discovered. "Besides the obvious thing, I wonder what those earplugs were used for? Maybe a trap somewhere

that required you not to hear something, or it would kill you?"

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:14?PM Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D via ?<infinitum3d=[email protected]> wrote:

DM/

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?

/DM

Without missing a beat Cerina answers Tabby's question, "They're jewelry. They may be meant to stretch the earlobes out. Some cultures see that as a measure of worth. I've met a few fellow Dragonborn who wear them. I think they're stupid. Now on to more practical things, William bring your axe over here. I can't get? my claws under the lid."

"I miss the old days." Cthulhu

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:30:36 AM PDT, Tabby <tacobobman@...> wrote:

OOC: UGH. Tabby is talking about the earplugs.

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:27?PM Tabby via ?<tacobobman=[email protected]> wrote:

Tabby watched silently as the treasure was discovered. "Besides the obvious thing, I wonder what those earplugs were used for? Maybe a trap somewhere

that required you not to hear something, or it would kill you?"

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:14?PM Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D via ?<infinitum3d=[email protected]> wrote:

DM/

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?

/DM

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 3:53 PM, Cerina/JediJon via groups.io <dwarfjsgm@...> wrote:

Without missing a beat Cerina answers Tabby's question, "They're jewelry. They may be meant to stretch the earlobes out. Some cultures see that as a measure of worth. I've met a few fellow Dragonborn who wear them. I think they're stupid. Now on to more practical things, William bring your axe over here. I can't get? my claws under the lid."

"I miss the old days." Cthulhu

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 11:30:36 AM PDT, Tabby <tacobobman@...> wrote:

OOC: UGH. Tabby is talking about the earplugs.

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:27?PM Tabby via <tacobobman=[email protected]> wrote:

Tabby watched silently as the treasure was discovered. "Besides the obvious thing, I wonder what those earplugs were used for? Maybe a trap somewhere

that required you not to hear something, or it would kill you?"

On Wed, Apr 17, 2024 at 2:14?PM Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D via <infinitum3d=[email protected]> wrote:

DM/

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?

/DM

DM/

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?

/DM

On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 2:14 PM, Dungeon Master/Infinitum3D <infinitum3d@...> wrote:

DM/

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?

/DM