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Feb 20, 2023 5:05 pm
Gzizmix snatches the keys from the coach and takes them to the chest. One of the keys shows a mark of warding that matches the chest and easily opens it.

Inside he finds a curious collection of militaria.
A gold pocket watch of fine make
A full cyran officer uniform
A crimson cloak
A finely decorated writing quill
An ornate, decorated sword
A ring with a purple gem that seems to swirl
An empty journal
A small, framed litho of an officer and his wife
[ +- ] Lithograph
OOC:
Anyone can give me an arcana or history check to learn more.
Feb 20, 2023 5:13 pm
37 follows Gzizmix to open the box. Once it's open, he starts carefully sifting through the items contained within.

Rolls

Arcana (INT) - (1d20+5)

(19) + 5 = 24

History (INT) - (1d20+3)

(20) + 3 = 23

Feb 20, 2023 5:54 pm
Having served in the Cyran military, 37 easily recognizes the contents as possessions and decorations of a Cyran Colonel.

- The Watch of Surge was a service award for ranking officers, particularly naval and airship commanders.
[ +- ] Watch of Surge
- The uniform is a complete example from that of a Cyran Colonel. Specifically one that commanded an airship
- The Crimson Handan’s Shroud given for valour in service to the nation of Cyre
[ +- ] Cloak of Resistance
- The writing quill is a Scribe’s Pen, often issued by Cyran officers to write secret messages
[ +- ] Scribe’s Pen
- The Sword of the Southern Front was given to those that served in battles south of Lake Cyre
- The ring is an airship commander’s ring
[ +- ] Ring of Air Elemental Command
- The empty journal you realize is likely written in using the Scribe’s Pen.
OOC:
Hell of a roll! :D
Feb 20, 2023 6:34 pm
Kleber looks over 37's shoulder and whistles when he sees the box's contents "The man knew how to maintain a nice beard and mustache, but I don't like the sword, too flashy"
Last edited February 20, 2023 6:37 pm
Feb 20, 2023 6:43 pm
"He was a Colonel. Extravagance is to be expected. Judging from some of the other items, a captain of an airship. Possibly the one Earic is searching for," 37 elaborates to the others. For now, he doesn't elaborate on the magical nature of some of the items and keeps everything neatly in the box, carrying it to Earic to get his thoughts.

Earic Finnini

Nictorah

Feb 20, 2023 7:50 pm
Earic Finnini
Earic is surprised as 37 presents him with the items. He looks over them with a mix of excitement and reverence. "These are truly remarkable.", he says. "I don’t recognize him, unfortunately. I’m more familiar with technology, than people. He was clearly someone of importance though and definitely commanded an airship at some point, which is unusual, because he’s not half elf.

He pulls down the collar of his cloak and reveals his mark of storm. "Only half elves carry the mark of storm and they are necessary to pilot an airship. Without one, it would be difficult to command such a vessel. A human airship commander should be easy to find information on." Earic picks up the ring and you see a flash of what looks like lightning flicker in the swirling gem. "Oh my! Now that would explain it.", Earic says in astonishment. "I have heard of such rings, but I’ve never seen one. Among other things, it gives the wearer control over Air Elementals like the ones that power airships. A clumsy way to control one. Those of us with the mark learn to communicate with the bound elementals, this ring would have allowed him to simply command it. With practice, it would have been effective."

He opens the journal with a look of longing. "Oh to read what is on these pages. Based on what I’ve seen, this colonel may not have commanded the Cyre, but he either served on it, or knew its commander, General Shadeborn. Only a scribe marked can reveal it, but then they would see it and I’d rather keep its secrets for myself."

"I wonder how that Warforged Titan came to be in possession of the chest. Even in my short time with him, I could tell he was very clearly possessive of it."
Feb 20, 2023 8:53 pm
Looking at the journal he checks the pages to see if his mark of scribing will reveal anything. If so he will reveal the contents to the others.
OOC:
writing is always visible to a person with the Mark of Scribing.
Picking up the pen he asks the group Will it be OK if I took this?
Last edited February 20, 2023 8:57 pm
Feb 20, 2023 9:20 pm
"Former commander, perhaps?" It may not be the case, but it made sense to 37... some warforged seem to have an odd mix of admiration and resentment towards those who used to be in charge. "Interesting find, regardless."

Turning to tbe group, he addresses the issues with the night's rest. "I can take a sword and pose as a guard for the night. While I would prefer if a second person is awake as well, you can run a rotation so those who need rest for their magic can recover, and we can move out in the morning?"
Feb 20, 2023 10:27 pm
Exhausted as Malbor is, he rises from his seat, a strange pull coming over him. Ignoring Gzizmix's question, he moves to Earic and asks..

"May I see that?" holding his hand out, indicating the ring.
"There is something... " if the sentence was intended to have an ending, Malbor fails to speak it.
Ganesh sent a note to Nictorah
Feb 20, 2023 10:52 pm
Gzizmix opens the journal and appears to read blank pages.

Nictorah sent a note to Psybermagi
Malbor takes a closer look at the ring.

Nictorah sent a note to Ganesh
Feb 20, 2023 11:03 pm
I would like to study this book closely. It may help in our future dealing in this area as well as helping salvage the airship if we decide to do follow that course.
Gzizmix sits to one side to study before resting. If any others are interested he will reveal president sections.
He volunteers to assist with the watch for 2 hours, not caring when as he is familiar with this practice from his time serving the knights of Aureon.
Last edited February 21, 2023 1:03 am
Feb 20, 2023 11:07 pm
Core is lost playing and looking over the wagon and hasn't really played attention to the other find.
Feb 20, 2023 11:33 pm
Ganesh sent a note to Nictorah
Last edited February 20, 2023 11:41 pm
Feb 20, 2023 11:54 pm
Core takes the other arcane key with the mark of transport. In the driver’s seat you find the spot for the key and place it in. At first the coach does nothing. Core then pushes one of the levers forward and the large rings at the front of the coach crackle to life with with pale, purple lightning that illuminates the darkened area in front of you. Pulling back on the lever, it goes past the middle and the rear of the coach springs to life instead. You recognize the same energy you’ve seen on lightning rails.

As you switch the lightning back to the front, you can feel a force pulling in the direction of the lightning. Core then pulls on one of the other levers, feeling it release. The lightning sizzles brightly as the coach lurches forward five feet. In a panic, you re-engage the lever and it skids to a jarring stop. You realize this lever controls the power and also acts as the brake. As you turn the wheel, you see the coaches wheels move in the direction of the turn.

Core is starting to get an idea of how the coach works, but you’ll need a lot more practice. You also realize, it’s not the most discreet contraption to operate and would clearly attract a lot of attention, especially at night.
Feb 21, 2023 12:53 am
The noise of the wagon moving causes Kleber to momentarily stop paying attention to the conversation to shout at the driver. "Hey! don't break the fancy metal box, we'll use it later."
He sighs as he sees the wagon suddenly stop. "You can let me do the second night watch 37." Kleber then starts to pack the pile of loot into the wagon, on the way he looks at Malbor. "Nice job back there holding the big guy, get some rest, you're shaking like a leaf"
Feb 21, 2023 1:18 am
As everyone settles in for the night, they find the tents quite comfortable. 37 and Gzizmix start the first watch.
OOC:
With 37 staying up for the night, I’ll need two others to help complete the watch. Could I get perception checks for each watch? 37 and Gzizmix will start, either a roll from each on your own, or one of you with advantage. Adding guidance, etc of course.

Rolls

Secret Roll

Secret Roll

Feb 21, 2023 1:56 am
Before beginning watches, 37 would make sure the group moves the fallen warforged into one of the other tents and out of sight of any casual observers. He will go so far as to arrange the bodies, and drape cloth over each of their faces as a touch of funerary rights.

At some point during the night, 37 will take his Sentry's Rest as he watches the hours pass by.
Feb 21, 2023 2:09 am
OOC:
Counter of times I have said "Kleber has (90ft of) darkvision and Umbral Sight": 1
[ +- ] Umbral Sight
Last edited February 21, 2023 2:11 am

Rolls

Second Watch (Kleber+another person) - (2d20H1+4)

(1817) + 4 = 22

Feb 21, 2023 3:08 am
1st watch Gzizmix prays for their day and watchfulness
Last edited February 21, 2023 3:09 am

Rolls

Perception + Guidance - (1d20+3+1d4)

(18) + (1) + 3 = 22

Perception + Guidance - (1d20+3+1d1)

(10) + (1) + 3 = 14

Feb 21, 2023 3:30 am
OOC:
You can roll with advantage.
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