"Any of y'all good with locks?" *He asks as he starts to thumb through loose papers trying to find a spell that might help* (Ritual casting Identify if no one else bothers with the chest)
Narath swings and the chest splits open shattering it revealing a journal and a leather pouch containing 40 gold, 6 bloodstones, a silver locket, a talisman.
As you identify the talisman as you learn that this object is not a traditional magical item, but it has been infused with powerful necromatic energy through a dark prayer or ritual. It appears to have been crafted from locks of hair , carefully woven into a braided loop — a symbol of love and unity.
The braid functions as a spiritual anchor, binding Aleitha’s soul (or what remains of it) to the world of the living. It may also connect to the soul of the person it was braided with — likely her husband.
You sense this talisman was once meant to symbolize eternal love, but has been twisted into a tool of undeath. It has become a conduit, likely allowing Aleitha’s transformation into a servant of Orcus, the Prince of Undeath.
If returned to its intended recipient, or used in a ritual, it could strengthen , weaken, or even release what is bound to it — but the outcome would depend heavily on the intent and method.
This locket is a non-magical item, but it has been exposed to and partially imbued with necromantic magic — likely due to prolonged proximity to cursed objects or rituals.
The portraits inside (a human woman and a half-elf man) are exquisitely painted miniatures, and they radiate faint emotional resonance — as if a trace of the individuals' bond lingers. However, the coded message hidden behind them and the etched symbol of Orcus indicate this item was tampered with or repurposed after its original creation.
You detect residual magic akin to sending or scrying, but it’s dormant — no longer functional. It may once have served as a focus or link to communicate across long distances or even planes.
The locket could be used as an arcane focus for dark rituals related to undeath, resurrection, or soul-binding, but doing so risks drawing unwanted attention from Orcus or those who serve him.
Narath will nod. “Perhaps we take some of these to a sage once we are back in town. What was that woman’s name again? But for now let’s continue forward. I’m itching to smite some undead.” Narath moves forward
The owl flies around and stops mid flight as he sees a Harpy perched on top of the crow’s nest spreading its wings and screeching harshly and holding a club in its talons.
(Can the tiny crab carry it? Jodhr is still on the deck)
He can but he might struggle as it’s based on his carrying capacity
(okay, let's have him inch it along)
As the crab slowly inches the chest along it eventually comes out and it’s now in front of you
"Any of y'all good with locks?" *He asks as he starts to thumb through loose papers trying to find a spell that might help* (Ritual casting Identify if no one else bothers with the chest)
"Not particularly." Narath responds as he takes his sword in two hands and attempts to smash the chest open with it.
Make a strength check
Nararh
Narath STR Check: 16
Narath swings and the chest splits open shattering it revealing a journal and a leather pouch containing 40 gold, 6 bloodstones, a silver locket, a talisman.
Jodhr will try and keep concentration and identify the talisman and the locket
As you identify the talisman as you learn that this object is not a traditional magical item, but it has been infused with powerful necromatic energy through a dark prayer or ritual. It appears to have been crafted from locks of hair , carefully woven into a braided loop — a symbol of love and unity.
The braid functions as a spiritual anchor, binding Aleitha’s soul (or what remains of it) to the world of the living. It may also connect to the soul of the person it was braided with — likely her husband.
You sense this talisman was once meant to symbolize eternal love, but has been twisted into a tool of undeath. It has become a conduit, likely allowing Aleitha’s transformation into a servant of Orcus, the Prince of Undeath.
If returned to its intended recipient, or used in a ritual, it could strengthen , weaken, or even release what is bound to it — but the outcome would depend heavily on the intent and method.
This locket is a non-magical item, but it has been exposed to and partially imbued with necromantic magic — likely due to prolonged proximity to cursed objects or rituals.
The portraits inside (a human woman and a half-elf man) are exquisitely painted miniatures, and they radiate faint emotional resonance — as if a trace of the individuals' bond lingers. However, the coded message hidden behind them and the etched symbol of Orcus indicate this item was tampered with or repurposed after its original creation.
You detect residual magic akin to sending or scrying, but it’s dormant — no longer functional. It may once have served as a focus or link to communicate across long distances or even planes.
The locket could be used as an arcane focus for dark rituals related to undeath, resurrection, or soul-binding, but doing so risks drawing unwanted attention from Orcus or those who serve him.
"Those got the stank on'm. Best to probably purify them somehow, lest we want more necormancers" *Jodhr says once he's complete*
Narath will nod. “Perhaps we take some of these to a sage once we are back in town. What was that woman’s name again? But for now let’s continue forward. I’m itching to smite some undead.” Narath moves forward
You can go back the way you came through the hole leading to the lower deck
Elle will summon his familiar and have him scout ahead.
"I am in agreement. We may have luck finding someone that can purify the items back at town."
Elle will look to Narath to start returning to the ship.
The familiar makes a perception
Owl Perception Roll: 20
The owl flies around and stops mid flight as he sees a Harpy perched on top of the crow’s nest spreading its wings and screeching harshly and holding a club in its talons.
Elle looks to the group.
"It seems like a Harpy is now on the crow's nest. We might have to deal with it in order to get back to the boat."