Ruhk shrugs, he was not well informed enough to know if it was a common thing not to divide spoils near the dead.
She had according to Velnik wanted the group to have her things, so sharing them next to the grave did not strike Ruhk as inappropriate.
Then again, he was not a religious man like Vestilet, so he decided to simply accept it.
Out of a sense of curiosity, Ruhk then casts Detect magic on the pile.
No matter what he may or may not detect, he then points to the Falcata, tries to speak, (which comes out as a strangled croak) and indicates himself.
At Alendrethalas question, Ruhk merely indicates Velnik with his thumb, he would know after all.
Inwe simply asks her goddess to see that this trouble soul, has the afterlife she deserves, and let's the others handle the ceremony, assisting as necessary.
@Ruhk: the falcata radiates a faint air of magic; the other two items do not. A DC 18 spellcraft check should reveal it's secrets...
@ Inwe: Velnik nods his thanks to you. That's all one can ask for, lass. I know Mielikki is a friend to the elven Gods; I'm sure they'll let her know one of her followers is coming home. With that he walks away quickly, wiping away a tear.
@Lockjaw: Velnik nods at you in thanks. We head out first thing tomorrow. We've been here overlong; I don't want to be callous, but this caravan must go through, or we'll all be paupers.
Seeing Ruhk in difficulty with the examinaton of Natasha's falcata Alendrethala approches him with the most polite manners she is capable of.
Last time he examined a weapon it was magical, maybe.....
"Excuse me mister, may i help you? You are trying to read the aura of that sword?"
The elven mage thanks Ruhk deeply, then checks the blade.
Spellcraft to identify 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15
Assuming Ruhk already told Alendrethala the falcata is magical F***ing dicebot.If Alendrethala has time she will prepare and cast Identify which will give her another +10.May i assume she had the time to and roll again at +20?
People may notice that Kathai has returned to camp without fanfare and has been mostly keeping to herself. Anyone who asks a direct question gets her typical smile and enthusiastic answer. Anyone who asks what's wrong is told that nothing is wrong with the same cherubic smile that seems etched on her face. But the fact that she doesn't offer up anything of her own would be a strong indicator to the observant that the day's impact has had a huge effect on her.
Unless prompted, she mostly just sits around, waiting for the caravan to resume it's journey.
@ Alendrethala & Ruhk - Your magic and deductive skills reveal the sword to be a +1 blade; the studded leather is masterwork and the composite longbow is a +2 strength bow.
Velnik yells out: We leave at first light! Get some rest, those who can, I intend to make time up tomorrow, even if we have to speed by a burning orphanage! Velnik seems to think twice about his analogy. Well, perhaps not a burning orphanage, but we must make up time! He stops briefly to pat Kathai Lli on the shoulder, then is off to make ready for the trip.
Say your goodbyes to Natasha and the village, and divide the spoils of your battles, tomorrow you're off down the Soldier's road, towards Krennasar.
Kathai lifts her head, claps her hands together, and hops up from where she was moping. The big grin has returned, but she shifts frequently to keep people from noticing her watery eyes.
"So, what's this about spoils? I like spoils. What do we have? Anything good? Anything for me?"
Hearing Kathai's question Ruhk nods and indicates the small pile with one hand.
He then shrugs and let's Kathai judge for herself if any of it is useful for her.
Doubt it myself, too small to use any of these things. She did good in battle however, mustn’t underestimate her...
Ruhk leans his head to one side and looks curiously at Alendrethala, he then indicates the dagger and then the Falcata, hoping that Alenderetha will understand his question.
Maybe he got wounded in his throat
Not sure what Ruhk means, and having said she isn't using them, Alendrethala hands over to the man the dagger and the falcata.
"Hope you were asking me to give you these, or else feel free to do whatever suits you once you have them.I'm more at my ease with rods and wands"
Vestilet(Male Half-Elf Paladin(Oath of Vengeance))
Vestilet looks over at Kathai Lli before saying "As they have said there are the falcata, and the dagger. There is also some studded leather armor, a longbow and some gold."
Ruhk looks confused, then he shakes his head and begins to hold the dagger towards Alendrethala, after a moment he thinks on what she said, shrugs and tosses the weapons into the pile instead.
I was only asking if they were carrying the same enchantment, but I guess I can ask again later...once I CAN acctually ask again.
Kathai holds up the dagger. "Well, I already have a short sword, but since it's too small for any of you to use as anything but a dagger, I guess I could put it to good use."
Kathai's egocentrism aside, would I be able to wield it as a short sword, or would I be stuck using it as an oversize dagger?
@ Kathai Lli - I could see it being wielded as a short sword by one of the little folk. That works for me; besides, who am I to gainsay Aragorn, who presented the knives of westernese to the halflings as short swords for their use?
I can't wait to leave this place, but i'm not too confident for the near future anyway
"As i said, i have no use for both.I'll simply put the weapons in the wagon carrying the party shared equipment, then anyone who want them can do as they like"
Sorry guys, but between the holidays and a sick wife I haven't had much time to post. If it's alright, I'd like to pick up the game again on december 27th - hopefully things will have calmed down by then.
yeah... I'll keep it in my RSS feed for now. Dunno what happened to DM Locke. It looks like the rest of us are still watching. Teh sadness. Right after I got a new stabby tool!
