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@Earth
@drafterman
(although...
@Drafter- if magical items are too high a level to identify, they show up as mundane(non-magical) no? If a magical item is also too high a level/the roll fails on detect magic, it shows up as mundane, no? Mundane meaning non-magcal)
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Under Grahf's magical inspection, the stones appear to be mundane.
(phew, thank goodness....)
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(I really hope they're not Gorgon Stones, cause they could be. And if so, by touching them you just got yourself petrified. I think Gorgons have 3 eyes too 😓.)
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@Earth
(detect magic prolly woulda been smarter to do first tbh lol)
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@Earth
(if by metal AF you mean a curse that could be anything under the sun from temporary incapacitation, permanent loss of attribute points, to death? I agree, that's would be metal AF)
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I repeat, do not touch the stones directly, only handle them through the cloth.
(I really am sus'ing hardcore on there being a lich afoot)
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@Earth
(be cautious though, if they're too high a level for you it can backfire spectacularly and do alot of harm)
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( lich's are known for semi-precious stone use, particularpy green gems, but not emerald. They use them to carry curses and also for storage of souls, if I recall correctly from my experience in previous editions. Vampires also use them for protection via enchantment. If enchanted with protection, prolly vampires, if curse, probably lich, if souls, definitely a lich )
I suggest we handle those stones with great care and caution. Do not touch the stones directly
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- Three moss agates each in a folded piece of black cloth.
(Eyes for a statue maybe? The key component of one of the Osybus rituals? Please use identify on these, these kinds of gems can be enchancted and/or cursed)
- A silvered shortsword.
(This could mean werewolves, vampires, or lich. All three would be weak against silver, no?)
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(I'm gonna put this out there cause I was thinking about it. Earlier when Earth examined the tomes outlining the rituals in the secret room, he found they were useless, no?
A cult worshipping a deity while performing useless rituals? This sounds like it's not a deity at all, and perhaps a very strong creature such as a lich or a vampire masquerading as a deity... just some food for thought.)
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@secularmerlin
You think if someone's reallllyyyyy nice about it and has a good reason he might? Asking for a friend
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@Castin
It doesn't particularly, it's more cause it's inaccurate that's the bothersome thing 😂😂
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@secularmerlin
Oh, well... ok then. Is there anything known of that causes him to take action like that?
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@secularmerlin
While we are searching, I start making idle conversatoom with Eikka
Hey Eikka, does Zud have the capability to facilitate encountering specific people on the ethereal plane once oneself is dead?
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@TheDredPriateRoberts
(hold off on that till we check em out for anything sus like a trap. If clear or unknown, axe away he-man 👌)
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Perception check. Do the chests seem suspicious in any way?
Oh shit, I'll examine the chests too along with the aforementioned searches.
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@secularmerlin
(true, we should check the larger living quarters tho, try to get those chests open. Maybe try smashing the padlock with ur mace like I suggested Roberts do with his weapon?
I don't think the marking is very important. Look at the map, as suspected the basement isn't very large. Not much chance of getting lost fmpov.)
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@secularmerlin
(There is two directions possible from where the stairs ascend to? South and West?)
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@TheDredPriateRoberts
Each chest is secured with a rusty iron padlock.
(@Roberts- do the honors and try to break the padlocks with ur sword? Or maybe just smash the chests open? 😂)
I search around the rooms in the larger living quarters, particularly the beds(ex: feeling the mattresses for unusual lumps or hard spots indicative of hidden objects)
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(there is a path back to the west on the north side of the living quarters. I guess keep heading down that?)
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@TheDredPriateRoberts
(you're probably right about that.)
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@secularmerlin
@Earth
@TheDredPriateRoberts
(my guess would be if living quarters are in this direction then the room where this cult of Osybus performed rituals is probably in the other direction, cause well, the smell of death. Would be hard to sleep if ur close to where its mainly coming from 😓).
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I sneer in disgust at the unearthed graves, and say one word
Necromancy 😠
I turn away from the alcove, and head back to the hallway
(my character hates necromancy in case that didn't impart that 😂)
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My b on that guys, timing of everything seemed sus, but thanks for clarifying what happened.
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@David
This. We just deleted my original TOS discussion thread so no one would get confused between that and what's on the footer
Ok, that explains it then. Posts got deleted, reverted me back to under 1k. Then the delay made it so the post count was delayed in being updated to be back over 1k 👌.
At first I was like, "OY, i know none of my posts merit deleting. 17k+ on DDO and not a dang deleted post or ban throughout" wuts going on here? 😤"
😂😂
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@DebateArt.com
Ok, well if a mod is deleting my posts I'd sure as hell like to know which ones. Cause the delay shouldnt matter, I was at 1k+ posts last night.
So if deletion is going on, I'm calling shenanigans on any posts deleted not only meriting deletion, but that I'm not being notified any are being deleted.
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I think i discovered a glitch. I was over 1k posts, then it reverted back to 999 and is now only showing up as that 🤔
Edit: nvm, its showimg as 1k with this. But now the issue is that the post count is twonky AF 🤔)
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Oy, I went from 1k+ posts to 999. I'm calling shenanigans!!!
Edit: and its still at 999 after this one 😱. A glitch perhaps?
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@drafterman
(interesting, this was super helpful to the upcoming choices that will have to be made, thanks 💯👌)
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@drafterman
(I get the impression investigation is moreso a passive skill thats hingent on collecting information first? For example with "trying to reconcile" in the PM previously? It was less new information, moreso a hint as to dots that should be connected with the already present info?
I know it could for example be used to determine what the type of trap(if one is found) and how to disarm it, actively. But beyond such a hypothetical I' at a loss as to how it could be actively used 🤔).
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@drafterman
(hrmmmm, persuasion/insight might be good ideas for the double proficiency bonus(+taking insight as a proficiency w/lore). Was def going w/insight as one of the three extra cause it matches perfectly w/character theme. What are your thoughts on that? Investigation + Insight being a complementary pair i mean. W/ Double bonus on insight to compensate for the 12 on wisdom I have 🤔)
I think my peformance is prolly high enough as is to sway such situations to our advantage. Double bonus on persuasion would probably seal the deal and make it highly unlikely such checks fail 🤔.)
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Like for example, was the interaction with the spirits of the children to get them to agree to answer questions a performance or persuasion check? Or both? Neither? 🤔)
(If my understanding is correct, performance would be more like attempting to compel an audience to act in a certain manner, but not directly control. Like say putting on a show that incenses a crowd to riot? Strikes fear in them, etc? Like I said, trying to determine how best to act to utilize proficiencies/which proficiency bonuses i should do double bonuses for
Sorry for the flood of questions. Bard is a rather tricky class in 5e to utilize maximally it seems, and the lack of spell substitution on long rests makes it even moreso. OP AF class, but like goldilocks and the three bears, gotta get that porridge just right 😂)
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@drafterman
(can it be used in conjunction with other spells? Like say hypothetically we spot a group of enemies. Can i on turn one cast Unearthly Chorus channeling it, then the next cast say Enthrall(level 2 spell). By this I mean, would the advantage on performance checks make Enthrall more likely to succeed in charming the group as a whole? 🤔
Would Enthrall or the bonus action of charming via the chorus, count as a performance check? Or another kind of roll?
Im asking regarding the rolls cause I'm trying to determine what proficiencies to double the bonuses for at level 3. Thinking performance and persuasion currently. But unsure what situations performance checks are used in.
Like for example, was the interaction with the spirits of the children to get them to agree to answer questions a performance or persuasion check? Or both? Neither? 🤔)
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@drafterman
(with unearthly chorus, is the initial roll on the bonus action of charming to make friendly a performance roll? Or is the only factor the wisdom save of whatever im attempting to charm?
Can I cut the full hour short, or must the spell last a whole hour?
Is there a possibility of allies/enemies being deafened by the loudness of the chorus? If say in an enclosed room?
If in an enclosed room, can the spell still be heard outside, ex: through walls?)
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(*twiddles thumbs waiting on Earth. Also just noticed, that 1k post mark 😂)
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@drafterman
(true, I was just asking out of curiosity to be honest lol.)
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@drafterman
(if say I use Presdigitation to create a shower of sparks right in front of a creatures face, could that potentially blind them? If not, what about surprising them so they hypothetically are staggered into inaction/their defenses are weakened? 🤔)
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@drafterman
(😮. Well then, gotta wait for level 3 😓)
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@drafterman
(true, out of combat it would be whatever, in combat, not really all too feasible imho.)
somebody will have to invest in the light spell, lol)
(Good point, @everyone- I'm cool with learning a cantrip for illuminating things, or taking faerie fire as the next level 1 spell i learn(i should probably do that anyways tbh, cause of the advantage on combat checks it affords 🤔)
@drafter- I can sub/switch bard spells on long rests right?
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@drafterman
Being honest, that all seems too convoluted as a solution to illuminating things so as to not need to carry a torch
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@secularmerlin
He can just hold it for Roberts.)
(Assuming it stays lit, then all that's needed is Earth's cantrip[if its a cantrip] I dont think it would be smart to use a spell slot on such a thing. Unless in combat where there isnt light so Roberts can use a shield)
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@secularmerlin
@Earth
@TheDredPriateRoberts
(if Earth' "mage hand" cantrip(its a cantrip right?) is combined with the presdigitation cantrip(to keep the torch lit), we can do that instead of Roberts holding the torch?)
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I still can't help but feel there's something we missed when it came to that mirror
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@drafterman
(well dang, was worth asking anyways lol)
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@drafterman
(No, other than Roberts' torch, there is no source of light.
(Not currently lit i meant, unlit is fine too. I'm asking cause with presdigitation if there are unlit torches or candles lining the wall, I can relight them as we proceed so Roberts potentially doesn't need to carry the torch 😮)
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@secularmerlin
(if the basements even large enough to get lost like that.)
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@drafterman
(are there torches or any lighting implements already in the basement, say hanging off the walls?)
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@secularmerlin
Dry up stubby. Just because I don't want it to die doesn't mean I like the thing.
can't very well show you actually like something adorable as an orc. But you're not foolin me Easy E. 😎
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@secularmerlin
I stroke the cat with a gentleness that likely surprises my teammates
Looks like somebodies made a new friend 😍
The words "new friend" double as a simple message to the cat. 👍
I follow Eikka down the stairs.
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