Alright then, you head up the hill to the house.

(OOC- Im at school rn, dont expect posts for another 5-6 hours)

Cassandra cleans herself off and straightens her hair. She flashes a big smile at Ari. “Well Yer right we shoulda used a decoy.  Yer a smart one ain’t ye? Wants to be my first mate?  Eeers hopin that’s all the welcomin committee we’re apt to get!”

turning more serious- she says to the group “‘we should see how the shaman and these people feel about the Crimsons- we could use some friends-assumin they’re not all like those robbers! “

To Cassandra (while journeying to the Shaman)

First Mate you say? To me that is just a fancy title.  A promotion without a raise is just a demotion.  I will agree if y'all listen to a good idea when I throw one out.  

I'd like a sign on bonus then - a magic item that comes along.  Those boots would do,  but I personally have little use for the enchantments placed upon them.  For now I'd settle for an IOU from our future loot.  

Also there will be some redecorating on our ship if I am to be associated in a position of any power . I have been a wood carver since I was a boy and the decor is a bit --- drab.  Next port we arrive in expect some much needed improvements.  

He flips his wood carver knife in the air and attempts to catch it.  When he does catch it he will use his magical tinkering to make applause come from the knife and take a comedic bow to Cassandra.

DEX CHECK - 6

OOC hope that doesn't mean I cut my hand again UGGG if he does slip up and cut himself he will try and hide the pain and blood and save face.

DECEPTION - 8

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To Cassandra (while journeying to the Shaman)

First Mate you say? To me that is just a fancy title.  A promotion without a raise is just a demotion.  I will agree if y'all listen to a good idea when I throw one out.  

I'd like a sign on bonus then - a magic item that comes along.  Those boots would do,  but I personally have little use for the enchantments placed upon them.  For now I'd settle for an IOU from our future loot.  

Also there will be some redecorating on our ship if I am to be associated in a position of any power . I have been a wood carver since I was a boy and the decor is a bit --- drab.  Next port we arrive in expect some much needed improvements.  

He flips his wood carver knife in the air and attempts to catch it.  When he does catch it he will use his magical tinkering to make applause come from the knife and take a comedic bow to Cassandra.

DEX CHECK - 6

OOC hope that doesn't mean I cut my hand again UGGG if he does slip up and cut himself he will try and hide the pain and blood and save face.

DECEPTION - 8

 

 

 Oh my god this is hilarious, a guy going off on a tangent about how he should be treated because of how skilled he is and then cutting his hand off HA!

"We'll talk about fair pay when we've got this 'ere box open."

Cassandra laughs and says “well don’t ye be gettin yer blood all over me ship when yer tryin to carve!  But aye we are doin equal shares all around, and ‘need afore greed’ fer the interestin items.   These boots be best fer the sneaky sort, that ain’t me (glancing at her armor) and judging by yer juggling skills, I don’t think it be you either.”  

Ceesh laughs too and says:

"I'm no the type fer subtlty either. You know who would enjoy these is... oh dear lord where is he? Where in the name of the five storms is Arkan?"

Ari bellows a laugh and smirks at both of you clearly embarrassed

“I swear if that two bit is stealing from the effing Shaman IM GOING TO STAB HIM!”

Arkan is probably going out to try and steal from the robbers or something, I'm sure he'll be fine.

Ari's small cut isn't enough to injure him unless he manages to get it infected or something.

As you approach the door, you sense a strong magical presence coming from inside.

Taking a deep breath, Cassandra approaches the door.  “Eere goes nothin mates.   Let’s try to not piss em off- savvy?  

ye can bloody well feel the magic in the air here.”

She straightens her hat, gives a big smile, and knocks on the door.   (Saying a few words of prayer under her breath for guidance)

As you knock on the door, it crumbles away into ash, and you hear a booming voice call out:

"Come in, adventurers. What do you require of the lord of Kilgrard?"

Cassandra smiles and steps in “Lord of Kilgrard, it be a pleasure to meet you.  Thank ye for seeing us.  We have heard tell of yer powers with magic, and the tales don’t lie!  We have an item of magic we’ve had some trouble figurin out, and as yer the most powerful magic user around, we thought you might be able to take a look at it.   We’re not rich or nothing, but we’d be willing to werk out some kind of deal To be sure, fer your troubles”.   She continues...”I be Captain Cassandra o’ the sailing ship Temptress,  this ere Otterfolk is Captain Ceesh of the ‘Skipping Stone’.  Te others be trusty members o our crew.    Is this something ye might be willin to help us with?”

smiling nervously-  she also asks, ”I apologize for me lack of courtly manners and such- but we also were wonderin, me lord, what is yer thoughts and relations bout the Crimson empire?”

 Persuasion check with guidance: 15

"An item of magic you say... May I see it?"

A very old Half-Orc wearing a dark green robe adorned with the bones of small animals steps from the shadows to inspect the box.

“Aye,  here it is” Cassandra says.   She is watching him closely for any signs he might do something bad, but shows him the box.

Insight 16 to watch his motivations.

”it seems to have some big dangerous power inside, and we  were able to see it seemed keyed to a place”

”we feared t open it”

OOC not sure if you saw this cause I edited my post above-  here it is again:

smiling nervously-  she also asks, ”I apologize for me lack of courtly manners and such- but we also were wonderin, me lord, what is yer thoughts and relations bout the Crimson empire?”

The shaman takes the box and inspects the box, mumbling some spellcasting words to himself while he addresses your question.

"The Empire? Ah, well, I lived there for quite a while when I was younger. I learned my magic there from one of the old masters. When the war started there, I was drafted as a warmage. That nasty life wasn't for me, and one night, I used my magic to sneak away into a rowboat and make my escape to here. These villagers were thoroughly impressed by my skills and I've ruled here as their lord ever since. "

He suddenly finishes the spell he was casting and peers at the box with a look of great concern on his face.

"Thi-this power. I-It's far greater than my own...I remember feeling this power once. My master and others like him were able to achieve this might, but this feels... different. This power is so concentrated and strong, there's no way it should have been able to last that long in this box...it should have..no...I can't dispel this...there's too much interference."

He hands the box back to you with trembling hands. He explains that he noticed two spells affecting the box. One of tremendous deadly power, and many more of much less power, but too obscured by the first to be dispelled. The first spell is a spell of destruction, only able to be casted by the greatest of magic users. This spell should only be able to stay dormant for a few moments before activating, but it has somehow been contained inside, waiting to be opened. 

"This box must have a heavily guarded secret inside to protected so thoroughly. Great care must be taken when opening this, and I fear that it cannot be broken into with sheer force. I wish you the best of luck when opening this box of dangers. If you do plan to open it here, please take it to the forest or some other deserted place, as there is a significant amount of collateral damage to be done if opened incorrectly."

Cassandra says “we thank ye fer that information and that warning, to be sure.  We have reason to believe these are military orders for the Crimson empire- and dangerously evil ones at that, thus the secrecy.  Is there any magic ye have that could help us see into the box er make it any safer to open?   We’re afeared many innocent people may die if we don’t gets this open- you seem like one who knows what the crimsons are able to do. “

Ash was still asleep till now she had been dragged along with the others the first she noticed was the crew talking a little robo fox. 
“Eh..... how long was I asleep for might’ve been the longest in a bit. And is that a robot fox?”

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Cassandra says “we thank ye fer that information and that warning, to be sure.  We have reason to believe these are military orders for the Crimson empire- and dangerously evil ones at that, thus the secrecy.  Is there any magic ye have that could help us see into the box er make it any safer to open?   We’re afeared many innocent people may die if we don’t gets this open- you seem like one who knows what the crimsons are able to do. “

 "I used my most powerful magic. All I could determine was that the main spell is a more powerful modification of a destructive spell known only by powerful mages. I've heard stories of my old master casting it once in battle. From the rumors, there was a small ball of light shot forth...then an explosion, one unlike any seen before. I heard that the ball of light only lasted six seconds, but somehow, the one in yours has been alight for at least a month. I'm unable to dispel anything inside it, nor discern the abilities of any of the several other spells within. Say, you seem to be a Cleric, perhaps I may borrow some of your Guidance to help me concentrate?"

“Aye” and she says a prayer for him

 (OOC I’ll let you roll the 1 instead of me 😀)