Heidmarch nods her ascent and a minute later Rhinshin opens the strong box.
Inside the box the the party finds:
The container has a puzzle-box design that can be converted into a razor-sharp caltrop or an improvised dagger.
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Angela bashedly takes the piece of soggy paper, blushing slightly. "Oh my, I'm so sorry, I almost never have that happen to me!" Taking the soggy paper, she lays it flat on the stove and puts a large heavy pot on it. "There that should get the thing to dry some." She then goes back to her neat and tidy sorting of the chest.
After getting her work checked by Almaas, Three. Different. Times., Angela helps Kala with getting the boots on the thrashing man, proving to be fairly helpful at it. She gives a wide smile at Kala's words,clearing her throat loudly and steping into the center of the room. In a dry drawl generally only heard from the most sleep inducing of collage professors, she starts a speech.
"It's great that we've all gathered here, tonight. I would love to thank our Venture-Captain for inviting us on this wonderful evening..."
She is joking about making a full speech.
She continues the speech for the entire time of Rhinshin's fuddling with the lock. As soon as he has it open though, she breaks into a smile and cuts off the pleasentries. "... and now that Rinsin has the box open, let's get moving!"
Smiling slightly, the halfling decends on the box of goodies, having a list with descriptions of apperances and a space for the magical information as well ready in a flash, before picking up the things she might be able to identify without a spell.
She gives a shrug over the bracers, clearly not able to tell what they were intended for. However, a few sniffs of the vial of blue liquid and the dried gourd produces a smile and an addition of 'Elixir of Swimming' and 'Potion of Cure Light Wounds' on her list. The mitral flask's metallic tinge fuddles her nose, though.
As soon as she gets confirmation of what the other things are, Angela makes a second copy of the list and hands both to the Venture-Captain Heidmarch, pointing at two lines with an x. "Your signature to verify the contents of the box, please. And then this would be your copy to keep just in case."
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Lynn was pretty adamant on listening to the halflings sudden approach to giving a speech, she actually liked the drone of college professors especially the sleep-deprived ones. It had given her many chances to see just how many colors of the rainbow she could dye someone's clothing before they noticed.
"I can detect magic, but sadly i never really studied much into identifying them from their aura's." She however nodded along with Almaas, "Right, and thanks to our little ratling friend for providing us access to the good Sir's belongings. Hopefully they will do us good while assisting him." She gave Rinsin a slight bow in appreciation before double checking her gear and outfit was fit for travel.
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Upon noting Rhinshin's success, Kala nods in appreciation. "Impressive. Good work."
She stays quiet while everyone else tries to identify the items, hoping they will be completely successful. When no one is able to identify the bracers and the cloak, she feels a powerful sense of reluctant obligation. It takes her a few moments to work up the courage to volunteer.
"[Cough!] Uh... I, uh..." She stops, takes a deep breath to steady herself, then continues in a determined rush. "I-have-studied-some-I-might-be-able-to-identify-the-rest."
Before anyone can respond, Kala casts Detect Magic in a loud, clear voice...almost too loud, as if overcompensating for something. She then examines the bracers and cloak carefully.
As it slowly dawns on her that she cannot identify the items, her cheeks flush with the heat of shame. She whispers: "Sorry... I can't." Her voice cracks a little on the last word. Muttering something almost coherent about Stinky, she shuffles out of the crowded cabin into the night.
"Ah, we found his personal items. Angela , thank you for your support! You are an asset to this group and I trust you! Let us take those with us. Maybe we can use those or he can use them when he finally wakes up! Let us go!" Almaas says.
"Right." The Venture-Captain cuts the ropes with her big knife.
Kalkamedes rises from the bed. Whatever clothes were laid upon him fall to the floor. He walks to the door trailing his rope and snoring. Zzzz.... Zzzz.... Zzzz....
"Good luck! May Desna guide you."
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Sleeping Sword examines the magic items (prior to Kalkamedes being released).
"Alas, I am only a novice in the art of spellcraft. The Way of the Sleeping Sword is a warrior's path. I will wear these bracers though - it seems most unlikely that our friend would retain a cursed item amongst his gear. And I suggest that we place the cloak about his shoulders. It is his, after all. As for the sword, it appears to be broken, but it still has magic about it. Both mithril and magic may prove to be helpful. We should take it. It is not a type of blade that I favour, however."
Sleeping Sword happily takes Kalkamedes' rope from Rhinshin. "I do not think that it is wise to bind yourself to this large and lumbering human, nezumi, please allow me to take hold. I am stronger than I look. In fact, you must all know this about me: I was born under a cursed moon. This curse gives me great power, but at a price. I am vulnerable to positive energy, as if I was an undead. I am called a 'dhampir.' If I should fall in battle, feed me this potion"
Sleeping Sword fetches a bottle from his pack. It is labelled in both Common and Tien: Do not drink! Sleeping Sword ONLY!
"I also have several scrolls and a wand with similar magic - magic fatal to ordinary mortals, but beneficial to me." Sleeping Sword shows the group where his 'healing' magic items can be found, and gives them the command word for his wand
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Lynn watched the man take the rope and decided she'd grab an end too, though she may not look it she had a betraying strength when it came to lifting things, so it'd be helpful incase the sleeping man happened to go off a cliff. "Let us hope this trip is quick and safe, and yes without some proper clothing even a cloak would do him better than nothing. He'll catch his death otherwise."
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Sleeping Sword hands another wand to Lynn. "This wand holds a magic that provides a form of force armour, or 'mage's armour.' If you have an opportunity prior to battle, or should we find ourselves exploring some underground dungeon, please attempt to use its magic upon me. I find ordinary armour hampers my mobility too much and disrupts my ki."
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Lynn carefully stuffs the wand into the tiny case on her belt replacing the cap so it doesnt randomly fall out should they get into anything too daring. "I'll do my best, for those of you who can recieve positive magic for your wounds i've got one such wand on my person. Not a whole lot of charge left, but the activation word is Tadpole, hopefully that helps should i fail to stay standing."
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After being left outside by himself, Stinky whined and complained to himself in his own wolverine way for a bit until a scampering rat caught his attention. Once he'd finished with that fruitless chase, he set up an ambush on a nearby rabbit hole when...
Kala bursts out of the door and strides straight toward him. He can immediately tell that she is upset about something, so he turns to her with eyes full of love and concern. He leans into her as she crouches beside him, giving her full cuddles...until he smells a leftover scrap of jerky in her pocket. All cuddles are off until he gets the meat!
Sleeping Sword examines the magic items (prior to Kalkamedes being released).
"Alas, I am only a novice in the art of spellcraft. The Way of the Sleeping Sword is a warrior's path. I will wear these bracers though - it seems most unlikely that our friend would retain a cursed item amongst his gear. And I suggest that we place the cloak about his shoulders. It is his, after all. As for the sword, it appears to be broken, but it still has magic about it. Both mithril and magic may prove to be helpful. We should take it. It is not a type of blade that I favour, however."
Not waiting around, Kalkamedes opens the door and strides outside without looking back, or even opening his eyes. He stumbles into a row of shrubs and forces his way through and down a into a thickly forested vale on the other side . He crashes though foliage down a shallow embankment and right into a tree trunk without even slowing. He nearly topples from the impact and staggers for a moment. Then purposefully he reorients, moves around the tree, and shambles off again.
”Hold him for a moment and let me scout ahead so that we are aware of any dangers!“ Almaas says.
Almaas will be around 30 ft ahead of the group to check for hazards.
”The rope should be held by all five of you in the back. Hold him until I am 30 ft ahead!“
Kalkamededs falls hard amid some scree, gets back to his feet, and stumbles forward.
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Kala pops up immediately when Kalkamedes exits the cabin. Aware that he'll run off and be lost in the darkness if chance allows, Kala runs ahead of him. She stops where she thinks he'll pass by momentarily, and casts Light on Kalkamedes as he stumbles by in the darkness.
She then falls back to help Sleeping Sword haul back on the sleepwalker so Almaas can scout ahead, keeping her eyes peeled just in case.
Sleeping Sword attempts to slow the man, and finds himself unable to do so. He tries again and this time Kalkamedes swings a wild punch at him.
Up close, Sleeping Sword checks over the sleepwalker.
Round 1! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Lynn
__ Almaas
__ Kala/Stinky
__ Angela
__ Rhinshin
__ Sleeping Sword
__ Kalkamedes
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Angela watchs the sleepwalker leave the room and then rushes outside, perversly curious to see what he will do. She then watches the antics of everyone scrambling to catch the rope and get ahead of the man in an attempt to scout for potiental enemies or dangers. She does have to prevent herself from laughing at Kalkamedes when he runs right into a tree and even the attempts at holding the man in place to let Almaas go ahead.
Realizing that se should actually be helping she rushes forward with her longspear in hand. Panting slightly from having to rush through the underbrush she gulps in a big breath of air and comments, "You're Sleeping Sword, right? I can try helping keep him contained. I might not be able to keep pace.... and help all the time, though."
If you’re in position to make a melee attack on an opponent that is engaging a friend in melee combat, you can attempt to aid your friend as a standard action. You make an attack roll against AC 10. If you succeed, your friend gains either a +2 bonus on his next attack roll against that opponent or a +2 bonus to AC against that opponent’s next attack (your choice), as long as that attack comes before the beginning of your next turn. Multiple characters can aid the same friend, and similar bonuses stack.
...Undergrowth vines, roots, and short bushes cover much of the ground in a forest. A space covered with light undergrowth costs 2 squares of movement to move into, and provides concealment [20% miss chance]. Undergrowth increases the DC of Acrobatics and Stealth checks by 2 because the leaves and branches get in the way....
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When you attempt to perform a combat maneuver, make an attack roll and add your CMB in place of your normal attack bonus. Add any bonuses you currently have on attack rolls due to spells, feats, and other effects. These bonuses must be applicable to the weapon or attack used to perform the maneuver. The DC of this maneuver is your target’s Combat Maneuver Defense. Combat maneuvers are attack rolls, so you must roll for concealment and take any other penalties that would normally apply to an attack roll.
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Lynn isn't much good at helping to detain someone so she stands aside, "Um Angela my dear, you look a bit weighed down by your charge, need a hand?" She offers a rather thin arm out to take carriage of her allies things. "I give you a merchant daughter's promise I won't dig through your belongings."
Kalkamedes tries to walk past Sleeping as if he wasn't there.
Round 2! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Lynn
__ Almaas
__ Kala/Stinky
__ Angela
__ Rhinshin
__ Sleeping Sword
__ Kalkamedes
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"Uh, the Way of the Sleeping Sword teaches that a warrior who does not know his foe cannot defeat that foe! Let us restrain this man, for I believe he has injured himself already."
"Whoa! Watch out! He's swinging! Calm down, big guy." Kala moves up to try to hold Kalkamedes back from Sleeping Sword.
As Kalkamedes steps away, Sleeping Sword tugs the rope hard. Kalkamedes though tugs back causing both men a moments-worth of unbalance.
Round 2! (Theme ♬)
The Bold May Act!
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__ Lynn
__ Almaas
__ Kala/Stinky
__ Angela
__ Rhinshin
__ Sleeping Sword
__ Kalkamedes
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Kala, realizing that it looks like she is hugging a bunch of scraggly greenery, quickly disengages from the over-sized tuft of weeds and tries again to grab Kalkamedes to pin him so the party can examine him for injuries.
She looks like a fool, dancing in the swinging light emitted by Kalkamedes's wildly moving form. This time all she catches is air. Wow. I'm just full of competence today. Maybe if I fall down he'll trip over me. At least then I'd be useful. The sarcasm and self-criticism of her thoughts is clearly evident on her face.
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Lynn isn't much good at helping to detain someone so she stands aside, "Um Angela my dear, you look a bit weighed down by your charge, need a hand?" She offers a rather thin arm out to take carriage of her allies things. "I give you a merchant daughter's promise I won't dig through your belongings."
Angela gives Lynn a slightly urprised expression, but it soon softens into a look of appreciation. "Why, yes that would be very helpful! I make sure not to travel with the documents that need security clearance, so no need to worry about going through my things!" The halfling then hands off the pack, with a smile and then rushes off after Kalamedes.
Kalkamedes unknowingly avoids another tackle by Kala, and staggers on through the foliage, snoring noisily.
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Hearing from Sleeping Sword that Kalkamedes has hurt himself Almaas takes out his wand of CLW.
"Can one of you please just use the wand on him so that his wound has healed and then we just walk on ... this grappling is in vain I fear. Let us treat him like a child that needs his parents to let him roam free but also needs them to guide his steps to follow the path to a valuable member of society!" Almaas suggest.