Beer, not normally; but dwarven beer is very high potency at 18-20%, so qualifies; wine (12-16%) is the minimium you would need for this acid
Caerwyne; you can recover your arrows; as can anyone who threw something. Also; you see a fair about of bones and refuse on the floor.
After I have washed the acid off of me ( whenever the DM says I am done) I will search the debris, bones and room to see what I can find.
Search check: 16 (1d20) + 9 (Skill Mod) = 25
Takes a few minutes leaving you bit cold and damp. In the room you find 5 ornate gold rings; 3 wrought silver rings; 1 colorful, but twisted stone ring; 4 magic rocks with symbols in them; 32 imperial bars (worth 5 gp each); 2 vile looking masterwork staves and 1 belt that looks in masterwork condition. All the other stuff is damaged by acid, rusted and generally garbage.
This takes about 10 minutes for anyone who need to know that for the blessing effect.
"Kosan could I borrow some of your beer please?"
Takes a few minutes leaving you bit cold and damp. In the room you find 5 ornate gold rings; 3 wrought silver rings; 1 colorful, but twisted stone ring; 4 magic rocks with symbols in them; 32 imperial bars (worth 5 gp each); 2 vile looking masterwork staves and 1 belt that looks in masterwork condition. All the other stuff is damaged by acid, rusted and generally garbage.
This takes about 10 minutes for anyone who need to know that for the blessing effect.
I take the items to my pack and put the 32 bars away, and ask if anyone can detect magic on the rings (5 ornate gold rings; 3 wrought silver rings; 1 colorful, but twisted stone ring), the 2 vile looking masterwork staves, the 1 belt and see if anyone knows what the symbols means on the 4 magic rocks.
Val: define twisted stone ring? as in bent or like vines?
In the mind link: Who can tell me about these, are they magical and what do these symbols mean on these rocks? Beware the staffs they do not feel right, they feel vile ta me. Hury up lads and lasses we must keep moving after we see what I have found.
Fox would do what she could to help Kosan identifying the items.
Casting Detect Magic (25% failure chance)
Knowledge Arcana
Could I borrow some of your beer Kosan?"
Kemnebi seems downhearted, still leaning over Aahz, frustrated at his lack of recovery. He distractedly agrees to assist Fox with checking the items for magic. In between peering intently at the items, he keeps looking at Aahz. The looks he shoots Neb and June are haunted,...
Could I borrow some of your beer Kosan?"
In the mind link: Why sure lass I could never turn down a drink with a beautiful lass such as yourself. He ye go.
"Thank you" Nebibit then begins to use the beer to neutralise the acid.
Caerwyne; you can recover your arrows; as can anyone who threw something. Also; you see a fair about of bones and refuse on the floor.
I recover my arrows and store them back in my quiver. I look at our surroundings to see what the possible exits are from this place.
Twisted; like you took a long square rod, like a cylindar but not round; square, and twisted it in a uniform way; but tiny and in a ring with no noticable beginning or end. Sorta like if you put a bunch of springs together and bent them into a ring.
Takes a few minutes leaving you bit cold and damp. In the room you find 5 ornate gold rings; 3 wrought silver rings; 1 colorful, but twisted stone ring; 4 magic rocks with symbols in them; 32 imperial bars (worth 5 gp each); 2 vile looking masterwork staves and 1 belt that looks in masterwork condition. All the other stuff is damaged by acid, rusted and generally garbage.
This takes about 10 minutes for anyone who need to know that for the blessing effect.
I take the items to my pack and put the 32 bars away, and ask if anyone can detect magic on the rings (5 ornate gold rings; 3 wrought silver rings; 1 colorful, but twisted stone ring), the 2 vile looking masterwork staves, the 1 belt and see if anyone knows what the symbols means on the 4 magic rocks.
Val: define twisted stone ring? as in bent or like vines?
In the mind link: Who can tell me about these, are they magical and what do these symbols mean on these rocks? Beware the staffs they do not feel right, they feel vile ta me. Hury up lads and lasses we must keep moving after we see what I have found.
Two of the gold rings are magic; the three silver rings are magic and work in a set; means you have to wear all three for them to work (takes one ring slot game mechanics).
One of the gold rings you think has something to do with fire; protection being most likely. The other gold ring you think is some type of spell storage; with more scrutiny you decide its arcane.
One of the staves is pure evil, twisted and black; the touch of it is spongy and just barely more than semisolid; death magic; destroys souls; uses them to fuel divine spells inside the staff; do you keep exploring to find out more?
The other staff is like a petrified spinal column of something with a larger spine than a man; probably and ophidian; it too has much necromantic energy; mostly summon type; gives charisma and wisdom bonus you think as well as healing and some blood derived powers.
The belt you think has Str Bonus; that is all
Fox would do what she could to help Kosan identifying the items.
Casting Detect Magic (25% failure chance) 1d100
Knowledge Arcana 1d20 + 11
There is only one; Assuming you sneak down it a little ways, as rogues tend to; it is narrow and not well used; it in a natural tunnel, dug out; no brickwork or supports; circular, like for a snake; and goes about 30" to a small central cavern; where you see several other tunnels. There are no lights; as you get closer to the central cavern; there is an intense snake pit smell.
"OK, these rings," holding up the two gold and three silver rings, "have a magical aura. I can't be sure, but this ring appears to have a dweomer to protect one from fire while this one appears to be able to store a mage's spells. I do not know what the three silver rings do, but they are obviously a set - you have to wear them all to get whatever effect they impart.
Pointing to the black staff, "That -- that is evil in and of itself, even without an evil user to carry it. It's soft to the touch, perhaps made of shadowstuff. I'm pretty sure it is divine in nature and deals out the magic of death and souls. I'm not sure I want to investigate it further...
"The other staff also appears to be divine, but I think it's focus is conjuration of creatures. It appears to grant a bonus to the wielder's mental abilities and would perhaps be a boon to a cleric. It doesn't seem to be evil, other than its construction.
"It seems that the belt grants the user greater strength.
"I'm not sure what the magic rocks do. Perhaps Kemnebi will recognize the symbols on their surface?"
You have to more or less hold; wear or use the item to identify what it is and does; just forgot about the rings; you think armor like a deflection bonus but a bit wider than that; but definately protective; but obviously not against trapper acid.
The stones: how would you use them to figure out what they do; they look like shooter marbles. Just holding them does nothing so their energy is dormant.
"OK, these rings," holding up the two gold and three silver rings, "have a magical aura. I can't be sure, but this ring appears to have a dweomer to protect one from fire while this one appears to be able to store a mage's spells. I do not know what the three silver rings do, but they are obviously a set - you have to wear them all to get whatever effect they impart.
Pointing to the black staff, "That -- that is evil in and of itself, even without an evil user to carry it. It's soft to the touch, perhaps made of shadowstuff. I'm pretty sure it is divine in nature and deals out the magic of death and souls. I'm not sure I want to investigate it further...
"The other staff also appears to be divine, but I think it's focus is conjuration of creatures. It appears to grant a bonus to the wielder's mental abilities and would perhaps be a boon to a cleric. It doesn't seem to be evil, other than its construction.
"It seems that the belt grants the user greater strength.
"I'm not sure what the magic rocks do. Perhaps Kemnebi will recognize the symbols on their surface?"
In the mind link: OK what about the silver rings and the colorful twisted ring? The rocks hand ove to someone else to deciphyer the runes. Hurry We must beon our way.
"The silver rings, in combination, provide some sort of protection, but I'm not certain what kind. Obviously not acid, considering where it was found.
"The twisted ring does not appear to be magical. Perhaps its significance is more mundane - some method of identifying the wearer, maybe?"
Cast Detect Magic, K:Arcane roll:
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22
Decipher Script:
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Kemnebi fiddles the items in question, obviously glad to be able to do something, although he still seems distracted.
Kemnebi; you think the stone twisted ring is a key of some sort; the groves twists and grooves are particular; Kosan would agree and your rogue would have seen or heard of something like it.
will get to your detect magic details soon.
Cast Detect Magic, K:Arcane roll:
1d20 + 14 ⇒ (8) + 14 = 22Decipher Script:
1d20 + 12 ⇒ (20) + 12 = 32
Kemnebi fiddles the items in question, obviously glad to be able to do something, although he still seems distracted.
These items shouldnt hold up the party from actions...
I will use what I can to wash the acid off of me.
"I think this is a key of some kind,... Oh, we can't stay here! That ruckus will certainly attract something!" Kemnebi looks around, seeming a little lost, (especially compared to how he seemed during the battle). He goes over to Aahz, and after making sure he didn't miss any spots of acid that still need to be washed off, tries to help the surprisingly heavy lad stand up.
"Come on Aahz, you can do it! Just a littel farther!" He whispers encouragingly.
Aahz is out cold; breathing, but not moaning or moving.
ok; we seem to be foundering. Are we waiting for the rogue to report back the scouting info? Do you need some input from me; whats up.
The large carcass really stinks; those usuing alchohol to wash off the acid are successful; clothes are bit damaged and you all sticky.
Kemnebi starts to lift the unconscious godling, but the unexpected weight of the youth pulls him flat on his buttocks.
"Um,... yeah. A little help here?" He whispers.
<yeah; heading for the holidays things slow down; usaully pick up third week of Jan. Was thinking to post some narrative; just considering style of doing it.>
These items shouldn't hold up the party from actions...
I go and gather all the items that were being identified (the rings (5 ornate gold rings; 3 wrought silver rings; 1 colorful, but twisted stone ring), the 2 vile looking masterwork staves, the 1 belt) and the 4 stones with arcane runes.
The evil Staff I wrap in a blanket and tie to my backpack.
The petrified spinal column Staff I hand to Nebit and tell her in the mind Link: "it is devine in nature - Learn to use it Quickly."
I give the 4 stones, with arcane runes, to Llevonic and say in the mind Link "Keep 2 and give the other 2 to Caerwyn when he returns. use them when needed they may help."
The twisted ring I put in my pouch at my belt until we find a lock for it.
The belt I hand to the sisters and tell them in the mind link: "Put this on Astinious it should give him greater strength, too bad it does not bestow wisdom."
The Gold ring that is thought to be of Spell Storing I hand to Fox and say in the mind link: "See if any spells are within the ring that may help us. It should be Arcane in nature."
The Gold ring that is thought to be Fire profection I hand to Kemnebi and say in the mind link: "Put this on Aahz it may keep him from harm if we are attacked by fire."
The 3 silver rings I also hand to Kemnebi and in the mind link say: "use these at your descretion We do not know what they do."
In the mind link: "Hold these items only until after the battle and later we will distribute them in a more efficient manner within the party as a whole. Prepare to move out we leave when Caerwyn returns."
I collect my flaggon from Nebbit, Put on my gear and backpack and prepare to move out.
As promised:
Narrative Interlude, a cold wind blows and an apparition of a northman in aborignal gear appears and bend the winds, it starts to snow in the chamber, He speaks in High Chant and all understand:
"And thus do Dragons lay in the hearts of men. To know a Dragon is to know fear, power, greed and terror and vast magic. Yes; magic: the art of elves, sorcerers and wizards. Magic is the source of a Dragons power. Magic is the life that beats in its heart and hardens it scales; but not many know that it is the Runes of the dwarves that gave it life; long life. And with it; greed for shining things; for golden creations and platinum bobbles and works of artisans. How can this be you say, how can this not be I say for there were not always dragons much as there was not always men. But there were Snakes, terrible and hideous, vile and wicked in their unholy rites. And there were elves, but not always here and yet they came; for whence is another story, but came they did and looked upon the Land and saw its beauty. The high waterfalls and the clear running streams; the wide grasslands and the forests of majestic trees. Ah trees; say it with me now "ah, trees" to an elf this is no mystery; for trees tap deep into the earth and live for centuries as man does for days. Some say the elves came to hear the trees; to listen to their stories. A million million stories in a land of vast forests. The elves ranged wide running through the forests and glades; from the mountain peaks to the grasslands. And they were watched, studied, evaluated and finally....attacked. War, bloody war filled the land; blood seeped into the earth; into the water, into the plants. Blood and Rage. For a thousand years blood rained from sky; burrowed in the earth, turned to vapor in the air. For the war raged hot and magics you cannot imagine were cast upon the world. Powerful magic mixed with the air; mixed with the water, mixed with the earth; thus came the Dust.
So it came to be that the leader of the elves sat in council; the snakes were to many; the snakes were to powerful; the snakes were to sly, to wicked, to cunning, to full of darkness in the dark places of the earth. Thus they spake Uller, he who was with them but not of them, who had come with them from the other place. Uller, speak for us to those of the earth, bring them to war upon the evil of the snakes. Tell them that the snakes seek the Six Seals of The Prison to release the Abomination of the Desolation of the Old Ones upon us all. Thus Uller spake to the He Who Is The Soulforger who wrought a people out of the blood of the earth; the blood of the water, breathed into them the blood of the air. And to each of them He gave a golden heart and a True Purpose.
Thus; after a thousand years the Alliance of Elf and Dwarf destroyed the snakes; broke their power; and thus the snakes fled and were pursued, thus only the strongest; the fastest; and the most cunning of snakes survived; hid, slept; and for eons did muliply and lay in wait.
And...the Alliance. Now, Elves have Hearts of Fire and are Wild and Free. The Dwarves have Golden Hearts and True Purpose and like oil and water; these dont mix well. Elven Magic and Dwarven Runes and again; there was war. War between those who were once best of friends; war between those who know your strength; know your weaknesses; know your Loves...and hearts were broken, trusts were smashed and bitterness grew. And the snakes watched and plotted."
A cold wind blows the the figment of the man blows away.
Marching order please.
Aahz moans "But what about the dragons; he didnt tell us about the dragons" then he falls back into a deep sleep.
Fox slips the ring onto her finger as instructed and concentrates on it trying to determine what it might hold.
Kemnebi slips the ring of fire protection on Aahz and pats the boys shoulder gently.
"Next time. He'll tell you about the dragons next time." he whispers softly.
'Who, or what, was THAT??!?'
Fox
the ring contains:
fireball
Cone of Cold
empty space
(you get the feeling it can hold a bit more power; maybe 10 or 12 spell levels all together)
Fox slips the ring onto her finger as instructed and concentrates on it trying to determine what it might hold.
"Are these of any use for you, or should I give them all to Dom?"
"Are these of any use for you, or should I give them all to Dom?"
she moves over to your and slides into a loving embrace, sorta, she bites your cheek, soft at first then harder and harder; warmth and healing flow through your body easing your pains and repairing your body, but the pain in your cheek becomes exquisite, blood runs down your cheek. When she moves back a bit; she is a bit dizzy; a bit weak; this took a lot out of her; but you are healed and your clothes repaired.
she smiles
"ah; I was just attacked by brain moles, it happens sometimes when such energies are expended; something notices from the other side; but no worries, my demon ate them.
These stones, they are Power, the power of the Enemy, will you use the power of the enemy against them?"
"These stones, they are Power, the power of the Enemy, will you use the power of the enemy against them?"
Kemnebi looks up from where he is simultaneously trying to help Aahz to stand, and examining the three silver rings.
"Well, It's a better option than letting them use it against US!"
He shrugs, and goes back to trying to help Aahz stand.
"Power is power. Unless it's something that's going to consume your soul just by touching it, it's not the POWER that's evil, it's the user and his intent. If I Fireball a snake, I'm a hero. If I Fireball an orphanage, then I'm a murderous villain. It's not the Fireball that makes me one or the other." He mutters, glancing quickly at Neb. It seems that they've had this conversation before.
I smile at Jewell for healing me. I'm glad she is safe from the brain moles, but wish my cheek didn't hurt so much.
I reply quickly to her answer: "No. I wouldn't. All things of the enemy eventually twist. It would be best if we destroy them."
"Kembebi, speaking of fireballs, it appears to me that this ring contains a fireball. And a cone of cold. I think it would hold more, but I'm not sure how much."
Kemnebi nods at the fox-masked mage.
"Good. Save them and use them where they will do the most good. A snake nest would be nice." The feline magus hisses.
"Unfortunately I think that trying to fill it up more now will not only take up time, but leave us drained for the encounters to come." He muses aloud,...
Kemnebi nods at the fox-masked mage.
"Good. Save them and use them where they will do the most good. A snake nest would be nice." The feline magus hisses.
"Unfortunately I think that trying to fill it up more now will not only take up time, but leave us drained for the encounters to come." He muses aloud,...
"Agreed. But perhaps if we get to the end of a day with some arcane energy unused we can use those spells to augment the ring's reserves. It makes little sense to do it now unless you have a spell that you need me to be able to cast."
"Maybe like a dig spell, or something that can provide more air during a cave in."
As I look at all the loose unsupported earth all around us.
"It is good that we have increased our available gear and weaponry but we really need to move."
Astinos stand, with a slightly odd demeanure. A close observer would realize he is not exaclty looking at anyone in particular but gazing in their general diraction.
"Astinos is right we can continue this discussion as we move" Nebibit keeps an eye on Atinos as she speaks noting the slightly odd behaviour.
<keep in mind that this is not always true; there definately are evil spell and they have an evil descriptor same as there are good spells with a good descriptor; but for the most part you are correct>
"These stones, they are Power, the power of the Enemy, will you use the power of the enemy against them?"
Kemnebi looks up from where he is simultaneously trying to help Aahz to stand, and examining the three silver rings.
"Well, It's a better option than letting them use it against US!"
He shrugs, and goes back to trying to help Aahz stand.
"Power is power. Unless it's something that's going to consume your soul just by touching it, it's not the POWER that's evil, it's the user and his intent. If I Fireball a snake, I'm a hero. If I Fireball an orphanage, then I'm a murderous villain. It's not the Fireball that makes me one or the other." He mutters, glancing quickly at Neb. It seems that they've had this conversation before.
<gm posting for our rogue who went to scout but hasnt posted in a bit>
<in a soft voice>
"ok; I checked out the tunnel; it leads to a maze of tunnels and there are lots of snakes; looks like an undergound village but instead of streets; tunnels; no buildings; but several nests; lots of snakes and snakemen; I dont know if I was seen but i doubt it. I dont see any clear way through; but if we are quick and quite; we might be able to cut are way through without getting everything down on us"
"We should attempt stealth if possible but be prepared for all out battle at a moment's notice."
<keep in mind that this is not always true; there definately are evil spell and they have an evil descriptor same as there are good spells with a good descriptor; but for the most part you are correct>
"Aw,... I was hoping to save the rest of my power for the rescue. I don't suppose that you saw any way around?" Kemnebi asks, clearly not thrilled with the idea of walking through a snake den!