Irwin continues ....
"Well, if there are no other comments..."
He reaches is arm under the table to the bag inconspicuously set there, and pulls out five pouches - four nice black velvet, and one larger red velvet bag. He hands a black bag to each of Inwe, Relsyn, Airith, and Wrinkle. Inside you find 5 Sovereigns and thirty Crowns [80 GP] each.
"This is the first two months stipend, as promised.
I shall be glad to introduce you to Monsignor Westcott, the Cannon and curator of the Museum now, if you wish. Perhaps tomorrow?"
Irwin looks into the red bag, then seriously at each of you.
"To make to party's chances better, we are willing to offer some or all of these items. It will be our understanding that these are on loan from the museum, and must be returned at the completion of the assignment. The valus of each item is known and will be subtracted from equally from the finders reward if lost. If you wish to keep the item, then that will come from your share of the prize.
Do we have and understanding?"
As all agree, he puts four item on the table.
First is a bar of black iron, large enough around to be grasped by a large hand, and about two hand spans wide. It has a button on the end of it which can be slid either in or out. [1" * 3/4" * 8"] "An immovable rod" say Irwin as he demonstrated how to activate it, leaving it about three inches above the table.
Second is a round rod, a little shorter than a human hand span, with a medallion integrated into the middle of the rod. On the medallion is a fine engraving of an oasis in the desert. The trees and water are so fine you pause to see if they are actually moving. (They are not) On the back of hte medallion are etched the words 'sicuro a casa.' "One time per week, your party can incant the words on the back, and all willing life in contact with the incantor will be translated into a safe place with food and water. When dismissed, you will be in exactly the same place as you were when you left.
Third is a ring with no special markings other than the word 'friend.' This will charm any one animal, within range, like the charm animal spell.
Finally, Irwin pulls out another ring with a lizard like animal embossed on it, running around the band. As you look at it, the lizard seems to fade... or does it? "This will help one party member hide [+10] at will, and also disguise him or herself."
With the items on the table, he repeats "these are on loan, understand. We want these back." He leans back, stretches slightly, then stands up and refills his tea.
