Killilli’s Dragon Heist

Aldrik does so.

As Cico grabs the gem, Aldrik feels the sword struggling against him towards Cico. It doesn’t seem to be falling so much as moving on its own accord, wiggling out of his hand. 

Aldrik: Athletics check

everyone: initiative 

Animated sword initiative: 21

Animated sword acrohatics vs grapple 4

Kerri Init: 10

Cico Initiative: 14  

Cico looks at Aldrik's hand and arm moving and flexing as the sword starts moving.

"Interesting," Cico says.

(Aimee gets a surprise blast too)

Aldrik Initiative: 23   

Aldrik Athletics: 28   

As the sword starts to wiggle in his hand, Aldrik shouts at it. "No, sword, you will accept your role! I swing you, not the other way around! Cease this nonsense before I break you, and you'll cut nothing! Be worse than a rusty butter knife!"

Intimidation? 4   

(Assuming I beat it on a tie, Aldrik will shove the sword to the ground and step on it, so it is stuck prone + grappled)

Athletics (Shove Prone): 18

Acrobatics21

"See what you made me do? I am disappointed in you, sword." Aldrik says, channeling his best disapproving dad (which given his father, he knows all to well).

The sword clatters to the floor, struggling against the might of this powerful nobleman who has pinned it down. It makes another desperate attempt to break free. 3

"Sword! I claim you! You know this to be true. We can be the best of friends, not the worst of foes!"

The sword taps at the ground pathetically with it’s hilt

"Very well, sword. We can come to an arrangement! Work with me, and I'll take good care of you. Daily sharpening and regular oils. And, I bet you and I can carve our own destiny, yes? Better than lying forgotten, only to challenge the meek who tread these paths." Aldrik says. He picks up the sword, holding it so the flat of the blade faces him, so he can see his reflection. "Perhaps we can let you spell out your name, once we leave this place."

The longsword wiggles in Aldriks hand in a nodding motion, trembling slightly. Cico is able to hold this worthless gem safely without it trying to attack him any longer. The flames in the centre of the room seem to lick towards the east wall, though all the doors are closed and there is no breeze.

Cico turns the gem in his hand, raises his pale eyebrows and then slips it into his pouch with the coin, and the two keys. He then watches Aldrik talk to the sword for a few moments.

He pats the large noble on the shoulder and then looks around the room, seeing if there are any hidden doors or passage ways.

Perception (w/ advantage from Dungeon Delver to find secret / hidden doors): 16  

Initiative if still needed? 12

(Not needed) 

Cico, the movement of the flame indicates a gentle draft coming from the northwest corner, potentially a light through cracks in the south west and the wall ahead of you to the east doesn’t seem to reverberate when you talk facing it, giving your voice a dead (deader than usual) tone.

Cico points out the three spots where there are likely to be secret doors.

”Anyone have any preferences?” Cico asks.

His thumb and index finger rub together without Cico even noticing. But when it continues and becomes even faster he finally looks down and places his other hand over top, stopping the motion.

Cico bends down and picks up the still burning torch and approaches the first door he spotted (the northwest).

"Sword? Which way to the exit from this place?" Aldrik lets the sword point in a direction.

At the mention of exit, Edvord interjects, "Let us not be too hasty to leave. Once we know our way out we could return to the alter with the gems... I am sure we could put some of those to good use..." Tugging at his goattee the man continues to think, "...and last time it only got Lyss... with a bit more preparation we could make it less of a costly endeavor."