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<blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8073634" data-attributes="member: 7015827"><p>As Aerikoth continued to examine and admire the heavily enchanted short sword, Dermot brought up the subject of dwarven law and asked if the Ironhelm clan would have a claim on the hoard. Helrud stated matter-of-factly that the hoard was on clan lands, so it would claim the right to judge its disposition. Specifically, a dwarfmoot would be called to decide it. Shanni protested that they were the ones who had found it and Rahnee went even further, saying that when the Clan stood beside them to fight to the death then yes, they would have a claim, otherwise no.</p><p></p><p>Helrud, in response, rather shortly pointed out that he was the one who had led them there. Dermot tried to placate his companions, as Rahnee acknowledged that Helrud had taken the risks along with them. Somewhat mollified, the dwarf scout observed that there was plenty for all of them. In response to a question from Dermot about collecting a few “mementos”, Helrud stated that since the gear was not made for dwarves, there would probably be little demand for it. (<em>The party manages to avoid a major falling out among themselves, but only by ignoring whatever legal claim the clan might have until later and grabbing whatever they want in the meantime. Of the two Ironhelm clan members with them - whom Rahnee chose to ignore in asserting the party's property rights - Helrud, as we shall see, can be satisfied by allowing him a piece of the hoard, while Darrow is not inclined to argue the matter. To be fair, it all works out satisfactorily in the end...at least for the adventurers. --R</em>)</p><p></p><p>Aerikoth set the enchanted short sword down, remarking that it was an impressive weapon, but he warned it could only be wielded by certain individuals. Shanni eyed the sword but Helrud was the first to pick it up, frowning after taking an experimental swing. Shanni curiously asked Aerikoth if it needed you to learn how to use it in some way. As the wizard was explaining that it required someone to have knowledge of the ways of shadow, Helrud dropped the sword, saying that it felt wrong to hold. Shanni then picked it up, declaring it hard to hold, as if it wasn’t really there.</p><p></p><p>Attention turned back to the collection of boots, which were identified as dragon slippers – prompting a guffaw from Helrud – boots of elvenkind, and gargoyle boots. The dwarf scout thought the dragon slippers might actually fit him, so he tugged off his boots and put them on, saying there were a little big but they still fit. He declared that he felt like nobody could knock him down now. Aerikoth noted that the gargoyle boots would allow the wearer to cast a stoneskin spell on themselves, which Rahnee thought would be handy for Darrow.</p><p></p><p>The last of the items to be examined was a magical lantern, which the wizard told them revealed and purged invisibility as far as its light reached, with unlimited uses. Darrow thought that would be very useful, as Dermot cracked that it was a light for the paranoid. As a demonstration, Aerikoth picked up the lamp and activated it. Helrud, unimpressed, said that he didn’t see anything invisible. The wizard acknowledged that a better demonstration could be made and asked Rahnee if she would oblige. As Rahnee took out a ring and placed it on her finger, Shanni said she would go and check the other treasure room, to make sure everything was all right. The petite rogue’s departure was ignored by the others, as they watched Rahnee slide the ring on her hand and turn invisible, then promptly be rendered visible again by the lantern. Rahnee laughed and said that they should make sure to point the thing in the other direction, whenever she was sneaking around invisible somewhere.</p><p></p><p>Shanni returned after a short while and joined the others in divvying up the magical items. Rahnee picked up the longsword and went through some stylized combat motions with it. She graciously asked Dermot if he would benefit from it, after mentioning that her own sword was barely magical. The ranger, equally gracious, said his own sword was decent if not as great, then told Rahnee to take it. She then suggested the elven boots for Dermot and the gargoyle boots for Darrow, both of whom were pleased with their selections. Shanni interrupted, as she thought the others had said they had to give the hoard to the dwarves. Helrud replied that the clan wouldn’t care so much for the magic doodads, as he put it, and wouldn’t want the elven things around anyway. Darrow affirmed that the gold from the hoard would be what interested them the most.</p><p></p><p>Helrud and Shanni both already possessed what they wanted, which left the cold magic short sword and dagger, along with the brazier and lantern. Shanni encouraged Dermot to take the weapons, since he was able to fight using both of them and would get in close to their enemies, unlike her. Aerikoth claimed the remaining items, since no one else had expressed an interest. After they had stowed their new gear, Darrow hummed a happy tune as everyone trooped back to the main hoard chamber. This time they ignored the magic mouth, which was still spouting warnings in Draconic, save for a final exchange with it by Aerikoth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Carlo-One, post: 8073634, member: 7015827"] As Aerikoth continued to examine and admire the heavily enchanted short sword, Dermot brought up the subject of dwarven law and asked if the Ironhelm clan would have a claim on the hoard. Helrud stated matter-of-factly that the hoard was on clan lands, so it would claim the right to judge its disposition. Specifically, a dwarfmoot would be called to decide it. Shanni protested that they were the ones who had found it and Rahnee went even further, saying that when the Clan stood beside them to fight to the death then yes, they would have a claim, otherwise no. Helrud, in response, rather shortly pointed out that he was the one who had led them there. Dermot tried to placate his companions, as Rahnee acknowledged that Helrud had taken the risks along with them. Somewhat mollified, the dwarf scout observed that there was plenty for all of them. In response to a question from Dermot about collecting a few “mementos”, Helrud stated that since the gear was not made for dwarves, there would probably be little demand for it. ([I]The party manages to avoid a major falling out among themselves, but only by ignoring whatever legal claim the clan might have until later and grabbing whatever they want in the meantime. Of the two Ironhelm clan members with them - whom Rahnee chose to ignore in asserting the party's property rights - Helrud, as we shall see, can be satisfied by allowing him a piece of the hoard, while Darrow is not inclined to argue the matter. To be fair, it all works out satisfactorily in the end...at least for the adventurers. --R[/I]) Aerikoth set the enchanted short sword down, remarking that it was an impressive weapon, but he warned it could only be wielded by certain individuals. Shanni eyed the sword but Helrud was the first to pick it up, frowning after taking an experimental swing. Shanni curiously asked Aerikoth if it needed you to learn how to use it in some way. As the wizard was explaining that it required someone to have knowledge of the ways of shadow, Helrud dropped the sword, saying that it felt wrong to hold. Shanni then picked it up, declaring it hard to hold, as if it wasn’t really there. Attention turned back to the collection of boots, which were identified as dragon slippers – prompting a guffaw from Helrud – boots of elvenkind, and gargoyle boots. The dwarf scout thought the dragon slippers might actually fit him, so he tugged off his boots and put them on, saying there were a little big but they still fit. He declared that he felt like nobody could knock him down now. Aerikoth noted that the gargoyle boots would allow the wearer to cast a stoneskin spell on themselves, which Rahnee thought would be handy for Darrow. The last of the items to be examined was a magical lantern, which the wizard told them revealed and purged invisibility as far as its light reached, with unlimited uses. Darrow thought that would be very useful, as Dermot cracked that it was a light for the paranoid. As a demonstration, Aerikoth picked up the lamp and activated it. Helrud, unimpressed, said that he didn’t see anything invisible. The wizard acknowledged that a better demonstration could be made and asked Rahnee if she would oblige. As Rahnee took out a ring and placed it on her finger, Shanni said she would go and check the other treasure room, to make sure everything was all right. The petite rogue’s departure was ignored by the others, as they watched Rahnee slide the ring on her hand and turn invisible, then promptly be rendered visible again by the lantern. Rahnee laughed and said that they should make sure to point the thing in the other direction, whenever she was sneaking around invisible somewhere. Shanni returned after a short while and joined the others in divvying up the magical items. Rahnee picked up the longsword and went through some stylized combat motions with it. She graciously asked Dermot if he would benefit from it, after mentioning that her own sword was barely magical. The ranger, equally gracious, said his own sword was decent if not as great, then told Rahnee to take it. She then suggested the elven boots for Dermot and the gargoyle boots for Darrow, both of whom were pleased with their selections. Shanni interrupted, as she thought the others had said they had to give the hoard to the dwarves. Helrud replied that the clan wouldn’t care so much for the magic doodads, as he put it, and wouldn’t want the elven things around anyway. Darrow affirmed that the gold from the hoard would be what interested them the most. Helrud and Shanni both already possessed what they wanted, which left the cold magic short sword and dagger, along with the brazier and lantern. Shanni encouraged Dermot to take the weapons, since he was able to fight using both of them and would get in close to their enemies, unlike her. Aerikoth claimed the remaining items, since no one else had expressed an interest. After they had stowed their new gear, Darrow hummed a happy tune as everyone trooped back to the main hoard chamber. This time they ignored the magic mouth, which was still spouting warnings in Draconic, save for a final exchange with it by Aerikoth. [/QUOTE]
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