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The Lamentation of Lolth - Chapter II

"Oh certainly, certainly. Just the price of components is all I ask, and since you saved our town, I'll identify five of them for you for free, hows that? It's all I can manage today, so for any others you'll have to wait until I've refreshed my energies."
 

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"That is most generous of you, Madam Grundy." Andreas is obviously pleased with this offer. He sorts through the various items in the bag, before taking out five and passing them to Mother Grundy.


(OoC: Which items do we want to be identified first?)
 

(OoC: Which items do we want to be identified first?)[/QUOTE]

Strictly from my point of view from an OOC basis, I would shoot for something everything that could help us with our trip back into the swamp in the morning. From an IC view, this is all Andreas' call, as he is the sole source of magical insight for us in the matters of the arcane. Whatever you choose, I'm sure it will be the right call for us.

Also OOC, I am in Alabama this week until either Fri or Sat. I will have internet activity, but will not be able to post as frequently as I normally do. However, I will be able to keep at least once or twice a day posts.

Have a great week all..
 

(OoC: OK, I'll go with the short sword, the ring, the broach, the first wand we found and the bag. The bag might seem like it has an obvious function, but Andreas (as a Halruaan merchant's son) knows full well what can go wrong if you misuse extradimensional spaces...)
 

Mother Grundy takes the items to a small table in the corner of her shop and begins to divine their uses. A few minutes later she returns them to Andreas, explaining each one's uses as she hands them to him.

OOC: (Items)

Bag of Holding (Type I)
+1 Short sword
Brooch of Shielding (53)
+1 Ring of Protection
Wand of Knock (19 charges)
 

Earlier:
Chastity relinquishes the papers gravely and stands impassively, trying to maintain a composure similar to the older priests with whom she had studied.

Later:
She will not accompany the group to Mother Grundy's, instead taking the time to wash meticulously herself and her belongings, as well as finding a good meal. When that is accomplished, she will find a temple to Helm and spend the rest of the evening praying. She will also make a donation. If there is nothing for Helm, she will go to a temple that would not be cross-purposes to Helm's, or will pray in her room at the inn (or wherever they are staying).
 

Andreas watches Mother Grundy's divinations closely, making detailed metal notes on her casting method. When she returns with the items, he listens closely to her description of their functions as he places them back into the magical bag.

"Many thanks to you." He says warmly. "We'll return with the remaining items in the morrow, along with suitable payment." He bows formally, then makes his way back to the inn.

"Quite a haul, my friends, quite a haul." He grins widely as he takes a seat at the table. "The bag alone is a marvel." Once seated, he gives a brief recounting of the meeting with Mother Grundy, and a rather more detailed account of the item's functions.

"So, who wants what? I'd like to have the broach, but as I am the only one able to activate the wand, I fully understand that we may need to divide the loot... I mean gifts... accordingly."
 

Drogo

"Good job, Andreas. Mother Grundy has turned out to be a great blessing to us after all. I do certainly think we should divy up all this loot before we head out tomorrow. Perhaps Seidlewood could use the short sword. You should get the wand, as you say, because you're the only one who can use it. Can anyone use that ring? or only those who don't wear armor? The bag should be kept by someone safe, such as Ayden. That leaves the ring, brooch, dust, potion & ointment. I guess someone needs to ask for something. How 'bout the brooch for me?"
 

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