I am afraid shiny artifacts are not my are of expertise
Definitely an arcana on this bad boy...but it is clearly generating lots of LIGHT and you are worried about the SHADOW beasts...so there is that.
Me either. But... Light generates shadow... otherwise all you have is darkness. This could be the "light" half of the relic that the Mwangi expedition brought back. I have a potion of invisibility and one of gaseous form... perhaps the invisibility might enable us to get close enough to that thing to cover it with something? Maybe if we contain the light we can figure out what it is later? Exxor looks to Miro and Tram for suggestions.
I dunno about invisibility but a blanket can help
But a blanket would generate a shadow... I am wondering if a light so pure creates a shadow so "dark" that it comes to life... Exxor brow is furrowed as he overthinks this.
It is close Ex... Who is running out first?
Using a door shield sounds workable
It still creates a shadow... that is the whole point of using an invisibility potion... no shadow. Besides, if I fry you can try the door thing and tell my smoldering corpse "I told you so" as much as you like.
Sounds good to me.
Exxor takes a deep breath, readies a lantern and whatever other container we have; drinks the invisibility potion and steps out into the light.
If he survives, he will take another step, then proceed out to the statuette. If he doesn't survive, Miro can deliver a well deserved I told you so, and then Exxor will return to haunt Miro.
Here I go guys, if you hear a thud, get that door....
Exxor charges into the room, as he moves beams of searing light fly out
one flies away from him and another flies right at him
it flies just past his ear. Exxor finds himself standing next to the idol
Put it in a bullseye lantern if it fits, into the other thing if not.... and hope that the beams don't blast through.
So far so good guys!
I so hope that is true...
Exxor reaches out and the moment he lays his fingers on the idol, the light goes out. Everything is quiet.
Everyone breathes a sigh of relief, then there is a massive flash of light, everyone is thrown from their feet, crashing into the walls.
It goes dark. You are not sure how long you are out, but you come too, groggy, but unharmed.
Are there going to be more wild rides like this? Miro rubs his head
As long you are along - yes, I have no doubt this is going to be "normal". croaks a voice from the center of the room. But, oddly enough, I wouldn't have it any other way. Tram - you good?
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The large nobleman stirred and groaned a moment more before shouting out.
"Tarvi! No! You bastard I'll!"
He sat upright suddenly reaching both arms forward as if to strangle something not there. He blinked for a moment at nothing then glanced to the others with a scowl.
"I guess that worked... in a way."
He said as he rose to his feet shaking his head as if to clear cobwebs not there.
Wooo hooo! Still alive.... What were you yelling about Miss Tarvi?
Exxor picks himself up and makes sure the idol is tucked into something for safe keeping. He looks about. Well, lets check these guys and see if there is anything else useful here. I am still a bit confused, although that might just be the blast.
So we go around during night time and zap shadowbeasts?
Our heroes make their way back to the base, and are immediately met by Ailyn
Tell me everything! She says bring you to a table and calling for booze.
It is the middle of the night and only she is around. She does tell you that two weeks have passed, apparently time passed slower in side...not much, but definitely slower.
It was some kind of timey wimey thing?
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Bah! there was this stupid play we had to do earlier with this dirtbag actor... anyhow Somehow I guess i had a nightmare about him going after miss Tarvi. Its just my mind disturbed by the events in this place."
"What? two weeks? Tarvi's bound to be annoyed with me somehow im sure. Where is everyone?"
He asked as he settled into a chair before launcing into the tale of travels. He didnt even embelish his role in things. In fact he seemed to be playing up how brave and helpful Exxor and Miro was.
Exxor is humbled at Tram's accounting - and points out how Tram went toe to toe with the vampire cleric, fought the skeletal beast and stood tall also without embellishment. He will also point out Miro's steadfast actions and quick thinking to get them through the rough spots.
You disappear for two whole weeks without a word.. yup Miss Tarvi is gonna have your butt in a sling for sure... I am sure it is only because she worries.
The relic is not doing anything atm Exx, but once Tarvi looks at it you will know how to use it!
Also apologies I did not give you this loot!
“Whisperslash—the dueling sword of Baron Agustine
II, the Cold Veteran of Oppara” (This exquisite blade is
a +1 defending mithral rapier.)
• “Hand of the Pharaoh of Nagas, Osirion” (This is a wellpreserved,
five-fingered, long-nailed mummy’s hand—
it functions as a luckstone.)
• “Chess set gifted from Taldor to Cheliax in 4315 ar”
(This exquisite chess set is worth 1,500 gp.)
Rememer stuff sells at 1/4 value
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She listens to the tale and grins, and shakes her head. Ms. Tarvi has been very occupied with Sir Barksalot, so I suspect your absence has been endured well enough.
This is excellent news, I will make my way back to Absalom on the morrow to report to the society. I suspect that they will want to reclaim this lodge, though it will be some time before they do so.
Now. what you have missed. Something is happening at the mayoral estate. Something big, something underneath is...awakening...and someone is trying to use it for their benefit. There is no chance that this will not be bad for the city. Your reputation has only been growning and I suspect the people will be looking towards you to keep them safe.
She looks at each of you I will not blame you if you want to come to Absalom with me to be honest.
So now that we have this glowing statue thing, I guess we can go find out where they came from? Miro looks at the shiny thing.
Miro tosses the artifact back and forth between his hands.
Exxor is smart enough to keep Miro away from the artifact... nicely.
Mayoral Estate you say... Tram, I know what we are going to do today. Exxor flashes a knowing smile to Tram and Miro. What specifically is known of the awakening and the malefactor?
Before anyone can reply, the room, and the building begins to rumble, then there is a deafening explosion, and light seeps in through the shutters...something big is happening.
Big and noisy, just the thing for us to stay away from and be secret rebels.
You know that just isn't our style... besides, I don't know what you did this time, as he gives Miro a grin, but lets go fix it.
Lead the way..
Well this second nothing...cause ya know major event outside. But everything is valued at 1/4 the book price. The books can be sold at full price.
The artifact? We can talk
As soon as you open the door you see 5 massive columns of flame rocking hundreds of feet Into the air. As you watch people run up to you.
. Please. We all know you are fighting for us come deal with this!
It would appear you are no longer as secret as you thought. The flames are coming from what is likely the mayor's home
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He was on his feet the moments after the noise and light, his face a little crestfallen. He didnt really like his distant cousin, the mayor, but still... He sighed heavily glancing at his ruined clothes, and his barely bandaged cuts.
With a shrug he moved back to the table and grabbed his halberd.
"Lets go."
He muttered tiredly.
Can we at least get some loving healing touches from the clergy?
HIPPA steps up and channels a few times And gives folks potions and heals you all to max
Yay! Now let us go and die horribly!
Exxor will go with the others toward the things everyone else is running away from. Columns of fire... that's new.
Thoughts? Do you think the idol is tied to this?
MIro loads up on more crossbow bolts
Well...Actual connection to this glowing thing? Not really, but I suspect that this is some joker's way of diverting us from solving the whole shadowbeast problem right away
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"Thanks Hippa, see if you can find some of the others and see about pulling innocent folk away from that."
He began gesturing torwards the columns of fire.
"I dont know about a joker, but barring my distant cousin having really upset something powerful thats a good bet.
He closed his eyes a moment and took a deep breath. When he opened them he gave the others a nod.
"Let's go."
He began heading for the estate.
Miro follows
Our heroes make there way across town and they see the flames launchjg up from the mayor's house...the house you were just at for a party
You have vague memories of oddities with lights and the like going on when you were there...
You hear suddenly someone clear their throat behind you
Miro remembers having to hide in a vase to avoid being pressed against a hot stove.
Turn and see who it is that wants our attention...and hoping they are friendly and helpful and not looking to lock us up.
You see Sir Barksalot, but wearing a waistcoat top hat and monacle
Greetings! I am so very delighted you have returned and can now deal with all this taradiddle.
Since when did Barksalot start talking?