Darkwood--OOC commentary/discussion

[Goatkiller666]

I know I'll regret this, but I thought I'd mention that the breastplate is only +1, for a total armor value of 6. The leather armor is +5, for a total armor value of 7.

But, Anna is probably the only one in the party who can even pick up the breastplate, so... I'm down with her having it.

[Annalysei]

Girl from Brute Squad strong! Girl lift many heavy things and go smashy smashy on bad guys!

[Vynarkus]

Besides, unlike the +5 leather, the breastplate can be upgraded beyond its current level by anyone who can make items.

[Goatkiller666]

S'truth.

[Annalysei]

What can it be upgraded with?

[Kalindriel Ec'urb]

It can either be a straight enhancement bonus for more pluses, or it can have something from the Armor Special Abilities table. Or both.

This may be limited by who the enchanter is. I'm not very familiar with those rules though.

[Laurel]

Hey guys, I'm out of town and AFK since last Thursday, so not only am I mostly out of the loop, I don't have Vyn nearby to interpret things for me.

So first, it looks like we are trying to ID what all items we have. Here are Laurel's, as I have them recorded on my sheet:

Mirthril Chainmail Shirt
Dagger
Shortbow
Longbow +4
Arrows – quiver of 23 normal arrows
7 masterwork
3 cold iron
2 silver arrows
5 +1 to damage and +1 to hit
4 +1 to damage and +1 to hit + 2d6 damage against evil outsiders
6 +1 to damage and +1 to hit + 2d6 damage against good outsiders
Wand ~ Silence x8
necklace with seven gems
gold and silver tiara
small Gaelic hand harp
Scrolls:
Arcane—resist energy x 2—cold, elec
Arcane—Read magic x 4
Arcane—Mage Armor
Arcane—Secure Shelter x2 , Black Tentacles x2 (spell level 4)
Arcane—Symbol of Fear (spell level 6), Prismatic Spray (spell level 7), Energy Drain (spell level 9)
Divine Scroll—2 x Cure Moderate Wounds
Divine—2 x Call Lightning (spell level 3), 2 x Monster Summon 4 (spell level 4)
Ring ~ featherfall (from Lost Kin rogue, is this the one mentioned above that no one knew where it was?)
Amulet of Fortune
Dust of Dryness 11 pinches
Ring of Climbing
Wand ~ Cat's Grace x 22
Potions:
Barkskin
Cure Moderate Wounds
a vial of something from Led, to ward off Evil

It looks like Vyn started suggesting items we would like to come across. I mentioned both of these to Seven in the past, but I will post them here in case any one ever stumbles upon them.

First I am interested in obtaining a Badge of Valor from page 208 of the Magic Item Compendium. My understanding is that it gives a +1 to Inspire Courage 3x's a day.

Next, I would like to find a Vest of Legends from the Dungeon Master's Guide II, page 272. The description I found says it gives a bonus to Diplomacy and Perform. As well as treats the wearer as a bard of higher level for bardic music bonuses.

The third thing I would like to find is something Vyn told me about, and basically referred to in his list...

“A large ivory tusk. Just look at these carvings and the dyed colors to make it appear as if there are vines and flowers climbing it!” (...Possible use as the base for the enchanted permanent component I suggested to Laurel?)

Seven verified such could exist in his setting, but would be extremely hard to find. I do not know which book it is from, although Complete Arcane comes to mind. Vyn will know for sure though...

There are naturally discarded unicorn horns which can change a Cure/Healing spell from a touch spell to a ranged spell. They are supposedly one time use only. However, Vyn was telling me if more is spent on crafting the item, I think he said 100x's the standard cost, but perhaps I'll get lucky and it is only 10x's the standard cost, an item can be made to work perpetually versus one time use. That is what Laurel is most hungry for: the ability to cast Cure/Healing spells as ranged spells instead of touch spells. So, should anyone hear of anything of the sort, let me know. The idea that the "tusk" we have already found could be a unicorn horn never even occurred to me, and I have no idea who may have laid claim to it before. If it is that permanent item...wow!!!

As far as the items we found goes, I think I agree with Led. Other than the ring of Wizardry II nothing else intrigues me, although I would like to discuss the ring's abilities with Seven.

[Vynarkus]

Laurel, two things. The Unicorn horn component is from Complete Champion, not complete Arcane. Secondly, I was suggesting that the "tusk" may be a unicorn horn, as it clearly had some innate value that made people think it worth decorating, but it is not magical, so it can't be the permanent item. Still, I'm glad I made the suggestion, as this is one of the few places where we could find someone who can enchant things.

[Seven Words]

Laurel---Cure Moderate Wounds is on your spell list...even though it is on a divine scroll, you can automatically cast it off there, no roll necessary.

[Seven Words]

Also..like weapons, armor can take a "total" of +10...no more than +5 in armor bonus, but special qualities have a "plus cost"....the leather 5 can have up to 5 "plusses" of qualities added....Moderate fort is a +3, so that breastplate is at 4 of 10. Heavy fort would push it up to 6/10, but 100% immunity to critical/sneak/etc, for instance.

[Kalindriel Ec'urb]

Kali was able to barter the leather +1 for a weak pair of bracers.

I think the only thing left to sort out is the Wing of Wizardry. Talking with Led and Sigrid now that we have the equipment list, we think Anna would probably benefit the most from it simply due to not having much of anything. Are there any objections to her getting it given that?

Are there any other items in contention? Someone wants to go smack the Protector around. And since she's threatened to withhold healing if we drag this out, I'm ready to move on.

Edited: Laurel has the Ring of Featherfall.

[Laurel]

Can Anna use the Ring of Wizardry? I honestly have no idea what class either Kali or Anna is, or if they can use such an item. Laurel does have an interest in it, but will yield it to Anna if she wants it and the rest of the party believe she will benefit from it.

BTW, as I posted when we received all the loot where the Ring of Featherfall was included, we never took the time to divvy it up then either, so Laurel posted that she grabbed all that was left until a time someone suggested we go through it again. I honestly see Laurel having no use for a Ring of Featherfall, but she saw even less use to leaving it all behind unclaimed...

[Annalysei]

My understanding is that my class is kind of like a battlemage. I can whack things, but I'm pretty good with offensive spells, too. I just don't have ANYTHING in the way of healing. I can use the ring.

Also, can y'all pretty please toss some potions my way in the course of RP'ing?

[Menolly]

If I get any, I'll be happy to. Right now Laurel only has one potion of CMW she is holding on to.

[Kalindriel Ec'urb]

Can Anna use the Ring of Wizardry? I honestly have no idea what class either Kali or Anna is, or if they can use such an item. Laurel does have an interest in it, but will yield it to Anna if she wants it and the rest of the party believe she will benefit from it.

I cannot use it. Anna uses arcane spells, which she can channel through her weapons, much like Vyn can use Horrid Blow. (I think Vyn took that blast shape.)

Once Seven confirms what has or hasn't been used of the consumables Vyn listed, there will be a bunch of potions that can be distributed. I added that tab to the Equipment List.

[Annalysei]

I have Gargoyle Boots (7 can tell you what they do, they're protective and have to be activated) and a +2 Ring of Protection

[Seven Words]

anything consumable (potions, scrolls, wands) people want, PM me about...you DON'T have a blank check.

Anything of a more permanent nature, PM me...depending on how the NPCs view you, you may or may not get it....nothing spectacular, though.

[Goatkiller666]

[ooc]You know, if you'd waited a little while, I could have done this with much less danger than your methods of checking...[/ooc]

Dude, you haven't posted IC since October 2nd. And only OOC on the 6th. That doesn't communicate to us that you'll be around real soon to help us out.

[Vynarkus]

...Because we weren't doing anything until just now, and because, until yesterday, I was still trying to argue with Seven about whether it was even possible to get a magic item that would work the way I wanted...

...But whatever. I'll be telling you what I've found out now.

[Annalysei]

Is there room for me to get in a corner near the hallway where the whatever-it-is comes in so that it actually passes me and I can get at it from behind? This is assuming that Kali wouldn't be better with the sneak attack. I can't sneak attack but maybe someone could.

Also: uh, am I supposed to be asking for checks and whatnot because you guys seem to be getting information from the great beyond, which I would assume would be in the form of PMs from our ever-wise DM.

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