That makes sense, but how much rest?  We shouldn't linger after all

Precisely why I asked what I asked (in my last post (2 posts above))

In reply to The GM (msg # 521):

Yes, sorry, I was asking Ronald for clarification

Mungo as the most recent member of the party will go along with what the others decide. I gather we are heading for the Main Road after a brief rest.

Enough time to eat and talk about what has been going on.  We've come across an old 'helpful' Goblin lady who parleyed with Trolls and Goblins at the same time, we found a halfling within the last 1hr and treasure, plus another around a day ago.  This is a LOT to talk about.  Maybe 1hr.

That works

Okay-- but we're not planning to make any further rolls before setting out? (Nor role-playing talking any more?)

We can chat for a bit

Proceed!

A 5 and a 6-- successful on each, Ronald.

The skullcap I'd intended for you, Ronald-- my idea was that it would give the telling stories skill.

The necklace, I'd intended for Aubree. I'd expected it would have some sort of Magic skill thing, and was gonna ask her what it should do... (I can come up with suggestions if no one else has any.)

My first thought was dome kind of detect/Analyze Magic power

I dunno... I feel like Ronald's just doing fantastic at that already... Is that really a department in which we're lacking...?

He's not a big speaker, his singing and chanting helps him focus. Not sure about him telling stories, was hoping others would do that. He is after being able to do more magic.

If it helps him understand Items and their powers better, that'll do. He likes his wide brimmed hat (in description)
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Hm. Well, I'm open to more suggestions, but I still think that "magic item analysis" isn't what this team needs-- least of all you.

I'll wait a little longer to see if anyone has any alternative suggestions-- if not, I'll make a few.

Ronald has magical barriers handled well, so perhaps something more offensive, like a bright light that can blind most creatures and will harm trolls and undead

You are correct of course, doesn't mean he thinks he doesn't need help. It's a character confidence thing.

Being able to see in the dark, move faster or have the ability to use his staff as a weapon would be good, as would being able to charm those who see the skull cap, as in (Ronald sees the oncoming Goblins and makes deep bow with a flourish of his wide brimmed hat, the light lashing on the metal Skull Cap, almost mesmorising) kind of thing. Down side, opens up to attack.

I like it.

Well, it's a necklace of garnets and rubies, so that's two kinds of red. I was thinking it might involve fire in some way. Maybe she can make torches flare up bright for an instant?




"Move Faster" is interesting, but I'm not exactly sure how to make it work in game mechanics.

I would boost Ronald's "combat with weapons," but I just did that EXACT thing for Mungo, so it feels a bit repetitive.

I do kind of like the "light flashing on the skullcap momentarily mesmerizing" thing... but I feel like the results would be the same as the flash of fire from the necklace.


It's a skullcap for a reason-- it was meant to enhance the mind.

What if we go for a more non-combat direction?

No one has the Carousing trait, let alone charming. How about that? It'd give you Carousing now, and later, if you took Carousing yourself with XP, it'd give you charming too...?


I mean, sometimes Bilbo-- and even Gandalf-- just talked their way out of things...

How about, the necklace can affect fires.
Normal Fires like torches or camp fires can light whilst at least 1 gem holds a light, but a gem dims if causing a campfire or larger to burst or flare, one refreshes per day as the sun's fire light hits it at Sunrise, miss the sunrise and miss the recharge, thus more careful underground!

We can do Carousing, Ronald will do that each rest to try and get 'refreshed' 'to look like a proper tail spinner'. Then he'll put his big (keep the rain off your face and shoulders) hat on when walking around.

Would prefer something connected with magic though, maybe using instead of fate. Still like the mesmerising effects though. Flashing lights don't do that.  Maybe causing caution in creatures, less likely to attack!
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I think I like it. Necklace could hold 5 charges... Would refresh fully when you stay at a Haven.

But what does Aubree think?



But see the mechanic for that would be pretty much the same as for startling creatures with fire-- succeed in your roll, and they don't attack you this round. Too similar.

So... are you okay with just Carousing (and, later, perhaps, charming), or no, Ronald?

That works for me

The Ruby Necklace: A magical necklace of one large ruby and 4 slightly smaller garnets.
--"Firestarter" = Use at any time to ignite something easily flammable "for free."
--"Crackle" = Use Firestarter as part of a Magic roll to ignite an opponent's clothing (if the roll is successful).
--"Fwoosh" = Use 1 Fate to make a fire flare up very brightly for a moment, as bright as sunlight, blinding opponents in the area and even startling undead.
* Using "Fwoosh" causes 1 gem to seem to grow dull. Recharge 1 gem each morning at dawn. (Resting at a Haven restores all gems.)
* None of the three abilities above will work if all 5 gems are dull.

How's that?

Very nice!

Okay, copy all that onto your character sheet. BUT... all 5 stones are dull right now.

I figure it's elf-made, incidentally.

Its official NAME is not "The Ruby Necklace" --maybe someday you'll use XP to give it an official name.


Now to make sure Ronald is really okay with Carousing/charming skullcap, or if he has some new suggestion...

Thank you!