The Emperor of Solmaria

[Mithreander]

Looking over the body, Kinden finds a pouch that when opened reveals 14 coins which prove to be gold when scraped clean; a sheathed dagger that was held on to the corpse by ooze more then the sheath, which fell to pieces when it was lifted from the man's body; a waterproof backpack, which seemed to have actually kept it's content clean; 2 flasks of alchemist fire (in the backpack); a simple lock w/ key;

 

[Mithreander]

Looking over the body, Kinden finds a pouch that when opened reveals 14 coins which prove to be gold when scraped clean; a sheathed dagger that was held on to the corpse by ooze more then the sheath, which fell to pieces when it was lifted from the man's body; a waterproof backpack, which seemed to have actually kept it's content clean; 2 flasks of alchemist fire (in the backpack); a simple lock w/ key (also in the backpack); a scrollcase with one scroll in it (Ray of exhaustion); The body of the skelatal sludge cover, thing is covered by platemail from foot to head, though the sludge makes it difficult to tell if it's been damaged, or not.

When casting the detect magic spell, he notes that where the body was is a faint aura of evocation can be seen through the sludge. Upon further investigation, he finds a glowing 'stick' that is so covered in gunk that it's hard to recognizable what it exactly is. It looks like a large stick (about 3' long) with slime trails conecting it from Kinden's hands to the river at his feet. It's whole length glows and once it's out of the water, Kinden has a hard time determining if it's aura is moderate in strength, or faint.

 

[deadestdai]

Trying to look over the elves' shoulders from afar Dylan feels quite revolted. A rotted corpe in sewerage and they are looting the poor sod!

I hope when I perish that my body is treated with a little more dignity as befits a man of my stature! And with a "tsk" he works a little to try to keep his boots a tad cleaner.

 

[hippocrachus]

Xanthas looks to Darhaan for his opinion of what should be done next, as the elves are busy practicing the "Fine Art". "What would you say, Sir?"

 

[silentspace]

Kinden continues studying the situation. He's glad that his fellow elves, at least, are keeping a lookout. He nods at them, knowing that they will continue to keep watch.

Kinden sighs, realizing that if they continue travelling together, he might be exposing himself this way to danger quite often, as there doesn't seem to be a roguish type amongst his new companions. At least he has quicker reflexes than most non-elf clerics he's met. He grits his teeth, hoping the sludge (which I assume he's pretty well covered with by now) isn't in itself too harmful.

Kinden cleans his hands on his cloak, then passes the contents of the backpack to his new companions, sensing they are anxious for some loot. He'll take the empty waterproof backpack, and transfer his stuff to it, including the message for the oracle. OOC Are all backpacks waterproof? If they are then forget that part.

Edit: Kinden will take 2 gold pieces and pass the rest out Two each, he says.

Then he'll get his hands dirty again, studying the corpse, using his Heal skill to try to see how it died, and maybe learn a little about it.

Kinden will then continue cleaning off the platemail and the 'stick', appraising them as he does so. Looks like a magic weapon, he says quietly, as he wipes the sludge away.

 

[silentspace]

Before Kinden cleans off the 'stick,' he'll use it to poke around in the sludge, concentrating most on the area that his spell found the magic 'stick', in case there's anything else down there.

 

[Thanee]

Looks like a magic weapon, he says quietly, as he wipes the sludge away.

Looks like a torch... Lenya smirks.

 

[Li Shenron]

OOC: I assume Aramil recognized the scroll with Spellcraft or otherwise one of the others told him about the spell

This is foul and vulgar kind of magic... I will have nothing to do with it. Take it girl, I bet you would have no constraints in using it. Aramil lets Lenya take the scroll and tries to keep alert on the surrounding waters while the allies examine the corpse.

 

[Thanee]

Sheesh! Where did you learn that kind of tactful behaviour? Keep it to yourself next time, ok?

She then grabs the scroll quite ungraceful, obviously a bit enangered by the elves comment, and tries to make some sense out of the arcane text written on it.

So, what's so vulgar about this spell?

 

[deadestdai]

Dylan takes a break from cleaning once the gold is stuck under his nose.

My my! Thankyou! Then pockets the coin faster than any would believe.

Looking over to Lenya, he peers at the scroll also, a quizical set to his features. Makes no sense to me. Can you read it lady?