I would argue no you don't count as carrying something when it's in any extradimensional space; that said, while the glove isn't technically an extradimensional space, I'd argue it does also act like one as there is no mention of the super tiny shrunk item fitting into the stitching or still being held in the palm (it is likely just floating a few micrometers away but that is still neither held nor carried). Secondly, if you can just have it hanging off your belt, why do you need it in an extradimensional space?
Have you tried a headband of charisma then? Lighter weight, less obvious exactly what it does by verisimilitude of the slot and not otherwise being visually distinct like a rod, and above all else cheaper if you only care about the charisma.
If someone was going to steal or otherwise take away your ability to use a rod hanging from your belt, they would have so many other equally or more valid options.
This entire thing is starting to sound like a min/maxer's overreaching into the game design. 5lb isn't nothing but it's not significant for a bard/swashbuckler who wears light armor and have no other major kit pieces besides a sword (and buckler), unless you dumped strength. A paranoia that someone will ruin your build by taking away +2 stat modifiers, let alone instantly recognize you/what you're carrying to even have the idea to do so is a little absurd.
And even if someone does recognize your rod of +2 social skills, that doesn't inherently make you less trustworthy or would otherwise hinder your social situations in the opposite direction. Sure if you lie to people all the time, they will eventually become untrusting of you, but that's because they have caught you in lies before, not because they see you with a rod of +2 lying (and other things).
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It isn't noted as being an extradimensional space, and you are tying up an extra item slot and the use of the glove to stash the rod? I see no fine print or balance reason to not allow the rod to to function while stored.
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You can carry the rod in a backpack, or in a quiver (it will use up about the same space as a single arrow) and it will still work.
While it is stored in the glove it is shrunk to a fraction of its normal size, I am not really convinced it will still work as normal.
If you store a lit torch, it will continue to shed light and it will burn down until it is consumed?
since the gloves use shrink item spell to craft and work a little like the spell (which can even transform burning fire int oa cloth etc) i was going to say the item is not itself or even there while shrunk but then i noticed that:
- "While stored, the item has negligible weight" - it is not in an extra dimensional space.
- "The item is shrunk down so small within the palm of the glove that it cannot be seen" - unlike the shrink item spell which say the item not only can be seen but can even resemble a piece of cloth (as in it changes it's form) - so it's not seen, but still there.
- "Spell durations are not suppressed, but continue to expire" - the item's magic seem to continue to function without any time distortion.
all in all it seem the item is still there right in your hand (unlike shapeshifted items which are absorbed into the form) but are stored into the glove more akin to in a pocket, still function (even items absorbed while shapeshifting continue to give their constant magic effect. this one should more so do so) and should prove to be very hard to notice and steal. it's not invisible or shapeshifted. it's shrunken to small and stored which mean revealing spells like true seeing wouldn't show it. and stealing abilities would have to be ones that can steal from magical closed pockets. (although stealing the entire glove should still be possible to any effect that can normally strip and steal gloves)
You can carry the rod in a backpack, or in a quiver (it will use up about the same space as a single arrow) and it will still work.
While it is stored in the glove it is shrunk to a fraction of its normal size, I am not really convinced it will still work as normal.
If you store a lit torch, it will continue to shed light and it will burn down until it is consumed?
the shrink item spell which mention the fire actuality is a transformation spell which change it into a piece of cloth. of course at this form until it changes back the fire won't bun down. but here it's only shrunk and stored. nothing call out for it to transform into something else. more so the pointed out weight being negligible and spell duration to continue seem to point out it's still there and function.
and even if you say it does change it's shape (into a cloth and then stored) it shouldn't work less then other shape changed items that continue to give their constant effect (more so since it is still carried\stored in the glove)
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If your GM rules against the glove of storing working for this try rolling the rod up in a ragged bedroll and hanging it off your haversack, should make it less of a theft risk.
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You can carry the rod in a backpack, or in a quiver (it will use up about the same space as a single arrow) and it will still work.
While it is stored in the glove it is shrunk to a fraction of its normal size, I am not really convinced it will still work as normal.
If you store a lit torch, it will continue to shed light and it will burn down until it is consumed?
Just noting I mentioned it earlier, but my character has a handy haversack. So he can't put the rod in his backpack, it will be in an extradimensional space.
As far as a quiver, its much bigger than an arrow. This isn't a wand, its a rod (usually 2-3 feet long and 5 pounds)
A normal arrow is about 3 feet long. I will weigh less, but the rod is made of metal. The rod will have a larger diameter than an arrow (about 1" instead of 1/2"), but it will stay in a quiver (probably it will fit better if you put the head of the rod toward the bottom of the quiver).
An Efficient Quiver counts as an extra-dimensional/non-dimensional storage space.
Also, my rule of thumb is that an Efficient Quiver can store wands in the arrow section (max. 60), rods in the javelin section (max. 18), and by RAW it can store staves in the bow section (max. 6).
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I'm afraid there is too much ambiguity to this, folks here have their ideas, but you just have to talk to your GM to know how it will work for you.
Do you know how sealing works as a combat maneuver?You can attempt to take an item from a foe as a standard action. This maneuver can be used in melee to take any item that is neither held nor hidden in a bag or pack. You must have at least one hand free (holding nothing) to attempt this maneuver.If I have the rod on my side, there's no reason for someone to *not* attempt this even if they don't know what the rod is, as it is described as a "fantastically bejeweled rod " and is worth 25,000gp with a strong magical aura.
If you carry this along with other level appropriate gear, no thief in his right mind would steal from someone as powerful as you.
Unless a campaign specifically involves you going up against a thieves guild, then worrying about items being stolen is a non-issue. Strap the rod to the bottom of your pack like a bedroll and go about your stuff.
Finally the other sensible people arrive.