Menace Under Otari

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May 25, 2023 5:07 pm
OOC:
No traps, but good thinking!
For a bludgeoning weapon, grab whatever seems appropriate. Maybe the sconce that was holding the torch, or a femur like Errich suggested. We'll call it a club, with -2 for improvised weapon.
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The ancient wooden door creaks open on rusty hinges, revealing a ruined chamber. Mold and rot stain every surface. On the far side of the room is stone statue of a giant squid, its tentacles reaching toward an altar in the center of the chamber. The scum covers almost everything, but it hasn’t touched the silver bowl sitting atop the stone altar. The water in the bowl is perfectly clear.
May 26, 2023 3:06 pm
"What in Angradd's beard is this? An Alter to some fishing god?" Wugruk wracked his brain, thinking if he'd heard of a giant squid religion in the local area.
OOC:
Can I get a Recall Knowledge check based on religion regarding the alter and squid statue?
May 26, 2023 4:29 pm
OOC:
Here goes!
Other than clearly ocean-related, Wugruk is having a hard time recalling what deity or otherworldly entity this may be.

Rolls

Wugruk Battleborn: Religion (Wis) - (1d20+4)

May 26, 2023 6:40 pm
As the door creaks open, Dante's gaze is immediately drawn to the stone statue of a giant squid, its intricately carved tentacles reaching out towards the central altar. "Well," He says, "I must say, this squid really knows how to make a splash in the décor department." He tries to think what he knows of the significance of the squid statue as well.
OOC:
Can Dante do a Recall Knowledge check?
May 26, 2023 6:44 pm
OOC:
Of course! I'm just gonna do one for Errich too lol
Errich's not sure either, but Dante has a suspicion that it's some sort of cult-related eldritch thing.

Rolls

Dante Everett: Religion - (1d20+3)

Errich Freeshadow: Religion - (1d20+0)

May 26, 2023 10:21 pm
"Not sure of fish gods, but that silver bowl may tell us more..."

and be of some value Errich thinks as he cautiously steps toward the altar.
OOC:
knowledge check on the bowl, or part of the religion check earlier?
OOC:
checking for traps as I head toward the bowl, as well as around the altar.
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May 27, 2023 12:58 am
OOC:
Let's see what happens...
Errich studies the bowl's physical properties. It's fine silver, and with its intricate craft could easily go for 5 gold pieces. The absence of any blemish whatsoever indicates something of magical nature.
OOC:
No traps, either.

Rolls

Errich Freeshadow: Crafting - (1d20+6)

Errich Freeshadow: Perception - (1d20+5)

May 27, 2023 3:58 am
After studying the bowl for a bit, "Dante, this seems suspiciously clean after so long down here. Can you detect anything magical about it"?
May 27, 2023 5:09 am
"Hmm..." Dante ponders, "I wonder if this is some sort of cult-related eldritch thing. Let me see..."

Dante casts Detect Magic on the bowl to see if there's anything magical about it.
May 27, 2023 1:03 pm
As Errich and Dante focused on the bowl Wugruk kept watch near the entrance, not wanting anything to sneak up on them.
May 28, 2023 9:22 pm
Dante does sense the presence of magic. The state of the bowl in stark contrast with the state of everything else in this room betrays where the magic comes from.
May 29, 2023 11:39 pm
Dante's keen senses tingle with the presence of magic, his golden eyes narrow as they fixate on the silver bowl, its pristine state amidst the decaying surroundings captivating his attention. "There's magic here. The bowl must be enchanted." Turning to look at the other two, he asks, "Should we investigate more closely?"
May 30, 2023 1:19 pm
"It's intriguing, and may be connected to why we are here" Wugruk said over his shoulder, still watching for anything that might come into the room after them.
May 30, 2023 3:19 pm
Errich tentatively heads up to the bowl, places his hands around the rim, and sees if it can be lifted off.
Jun 1, 2023 2:58 am
Errich picks up the bowl uneventfully, save for a few tiny spores that burst with the movement.
OOC:
spores are just flavor, don't get paranoid =p
Jun 1, 2023 3:15 am
OOC:
I deeply inhale the spores because I trust you completely!
Jun 1, 2023 3:42 am
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Feeling peer pressured, Errich goes a step further and licks the spores!
OOC:
Moving on...
"Well, that was surprisingly uneventful. Dante, can you discern what type of magic enchants this bowl?"
Jun 1, 2023 11:44 am
"Sometimes nothing happening is the greatest blessing of all" Wugruk chirped from his sentinel position. "Are you finding anything of importance? Should we move on?"
Jun 6, 2023 2:44 pm
OOC:
chug! chug! chug!
Jun 6, 2023 5:54 pm
Seeing no traps sprung, and the strange dichotomy between the bowl and it's surrounding area, Errich takes a small wooden cup out of his bag and fills it part way with water.

Looking at his companions, "If this ends me, it was a pleasure knowing you chaps." and takes a swig of water from the cup.
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