Scrying and the delivery boy..

[Three_Haligonians]

Quick question:

The Pcs get a mysterious package containing The Mystic Clue. They decide to use it to scrying on its previous owner...

Do they see the mailman/delivery boy/courier hawk/etc that brought it.. or do they see the one who sent it.

I guess I am asking what do you consider ownership to be in terms of such spells and effects and why?

Just curious,

J from Three Haligonians

 

[Nifft]

Spells are smart, and moreover are made of magic, so I'd go with a complex interpretation -- the last person to both possess the item and consider him, her or itself the item's owner is the last owner. Intentionality counts.

Cheers, -- N

 

[czak808]

There are a couple of key questions...

Does the information on who sent the package help or hinder your game/ plot?
You could reasonably use the point that the "package" has had many "possessors", and thus they would randomly scry on any previous owners. Each would be allowed a saving throw with a +10 modifier.

Was the package a "possession" or "garment"?
If it was simply the severed finger of a party loved one that is being used for intimidation, or a clue to steer them in the right direction, then no.

Having no knowledge of the person they are scrying on, and if you allow using the "package" as a possession, the Scryee would still get a +6 bonus on their saving throw.

The main thing is, does knowing who sent the package help or hinder your plot line? Roll the saving throw behind a screen...

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