As the others investigate the surroundings, Seraphina casts her spell. A sense of goodness comes from the roots and branches but the trunk gives off almost nothing. "This place isn't one of wrong-doing, quite the opposite. It has a good sense about it, but that comes from the roots and the branches. Here in the trunk is giving off very little, almost like the goodness has faded away" She reports, her confidence growing amongst the group as she realises she may in fact be of some use instead of a burden.
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Venatrix Tenebris- The Invasion (Tiefling Ranger)
Seraphina Braekanfel- Adventures in the Hinterlands(Halfling Cleric)
Andolin inhales sharply, then a nod of slow understanding as his eyes dart around the room. He puts a finger to his lips, beckoning the others to silence, and motions for Seraphina to follow him. He walks over to the pile of leaves, and begins to slowly brush them away, revealing the foot he had glimpsed in the low light.
If nothing attacks him...
...he speaks aloud, "This place must have been home to someone with a deep connection to nature, all the way through sleeping in dirt, almost like a planter. Combined with those books...perhaps some kind of druid or..." He trails off as he observes the body.
Moving back the leaves reveals a strange sight.. A body made of dried and aged wood, and curled into a fetal position in pain on its right side. Both hands are clasped to the left side of its face, and its left side bears the marks of burns. Looking closer, beads of amber, as dried blood seemed to have oozed from the creature where it burned. The features of the face and ears appear to be very elven.
About its neck is a necklace with a amulet. The amulet is 4 inches in diameter with a 1 inch green tinged crystal, and it is etched with eight lines from the center out to its edges and cutting into equal slices.
Darwin, Unable to see really anything in the room Steps outside with his axe gripped. Calling over his shoulder as he does so. "If you need me, Ill be watching the area."
Darwin scans the area, Mostly looking for anyone or anything that would be watching them but also keeping his eye out for anything out of the ordinary. Given his time spent in the wild he knows the wilderness and forests fairly well.
Perception Check: 20
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Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
I want to look at the unexploded crystals, see if it’s anything I’ve heard of.
Arcana: 18
Crystals are a common way of storing and directing magical energies, the addition of a "natural" object gives a strong indication that the magic is used to control nature, or vice versa.
There is no discernable pattern, but as you move around the table you notice four razor thin lines on the north side of table's side. It appears to be a drawer face, though there is no obvious way of opening it,
“I suspect that someone was - perhaps- performing a ritual here. They put these focus crystals in an incorrect design, and wore the amulet. The misdirected energies killed the wearer and destroyed some of the foci. It’s just a theory, but...” Horus shrugs.
All fall part apart as you handle them...
The last, is in a language, though it vaguely like Elvish, isn't. And no one in the party can read.
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
As the others investigate the surroundings, Seraphina casts her spell. A sense of goodness comes from the roots and branches but the trunk gives off almost nothing. "This place isn't one of wrong-doing, quite the opposite. It has a good sense about it, but that comes from the roots and the branches. Here in the trunk is giving off very little, almost like the goodness has faded away" She reports, her confidence growing amongst the group as she realises she may in fact be of some use instead of a burden.
Venatrix Tenebris- The Invasion (Tiefling Ranger)
Seraphina Braekanfel- Adventures in the Hinterlands (Halfling Cleric)
Dungeon Master- Astellia Dusk Through Dawn
Andolin inhales sharply, then a nod of slow understanding as his eyes dart around the room. He puts a finger to his lips, beckoning the others to silence, and motions for Seraphina to follow him. He walks over to the pile of leaves, and begins to slowly brush them away, revealing the foot he had glimpsed in the low light.
If nothing attacks him...
...he speaks aloud, "This place must have been home to someone with a deep connection to nature, all the way through sleeping in dirt, almost like a planter. Combined with those books...perhaps some kind of druid or..." He trails off as he observes the body.
Moving back the leaves reveals a strange sight.. A body made of dried and aged wood, and curled into a fetal position in pain on its right side. Both hands are clasped to the left side of its face, and its left side bears the marks of burns. Looking closer, beads of amber, as dried blood seemed to have oozed from the creature where it burned. The features of the face and ears appear to be very elven.
About its neck is a necklace with a amulet. The amulet is 4 inches in diameter with a 1 inch green tinged crystal, and it is etched with eight lines from the center out to its edges and cutting into equal slices.
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
Darwin, Unable to see really anything in the room Steps outside with his axe gripped. Calling over his shoulder as he does so. "If you need me, Ill be watching the area."
Darwin scans the area, Mostly looking for anyone or anything that would be watching them but also keeping his eye out for anything out of the ordinary. Given his time spent in the wild he knows the wilderness and forests fairly well.
Perception Check: 20
Malenia - [Monk - Way of the Jedi] - Auryn: Princess of Destiny
Darwin
The forest clearing is quiet, as is the edge of the forest, there are only the occasional animal: birds, squirrells, a deer, etc.
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
I want to look at the unexploded crystals, see if it’s anything I’ve heard of.
Paladin - warforged - orange
Arcana: 18
Crystals are a common way of storing and directing magical energies, the addition of a "natural" object gives a strong indication that the magic is used to control nature, or vice versa.
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
Cool, can I tell why some of them are exploded then?
Paladin - warforged - orange
Logic would indicate that too much magical energy caused the explosion..
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
What can I tell about the glowing crystal in the pattern?
Paladin - warforged - orange
There is no discernable pattern, but as you move around the table you notice four razor thin lines on the north side of table's side. It appears to be a drawer face, though there is no obvious way of opening it,
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
“Hey, everyone. I think there’s a trick to a drawer here. I’m not sure how to open it, but I’m convinced it can be.”
Paladin - warforged - orange
So..
1) you have a wooden body with an amulet
2) possible drawer in the table with a grid and crystals
3) no threats outside
4) one book you cannot read
5) probable bed of dirt
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
You said the diagram had an edge. Is it hanging on the wl? I.e., can someone look behind it?
No.. It is part of the wall... Just extruded or raised
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
Andolin removes the amulet from the body, and holds it up, comparing it to the diagram. Does it line up in anyway?
No the amulet is a circle with a gem in the center and 8 lines radiating from the center (like pizza slices)
The only similarity is of the strange metal and the gem
"ALWAYS GIVE A MONSTER AN EVEN BREAK!"
1st Edition DMG
“I suspect that someone was - perhaps- performing a ritual here. They put these focus crystals in an incorrect design, and wore the amulet. The misdirected energies killed the wearer and destroyed some of the foci. It’s just a theory, but...” Horus shrugs.
Paladin - warforged - orange
“Seems reasonable. What should we do with them?” Andolin asks looking at the table.