From: Karl

Subject: Re: The jungle; looking for holes

Farron is ready to make camp. He will listen to whatever Sa'id wanted to talk about and assist him as he is able.

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From: Scott

Subject: Re: The jungle; looking for holes

Mission will go along with whatever Rennick recommends, but will avoid taking a watch if he can.

OOC: I'm sick. So is LiteBrite. I may not be on for the rest of today, and maybe tomorrow.

In the event that Mission is needed, would you mind controlling him, Mike?

Ty: Since we haven't camped yet, can I change my skill point assignments? I'd like to assign all 5 points to tumble, but if that's not permissable, I understand.

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From: Mike

Subject: Re: The jungle; looking for holes

I'm feeling a bit sick myself, but nothing to interrupt my schedule. I'll take over Mission if need be. Get better, Scott. And that goes for Dan as well. And me, for that matter.

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From: Karl

Subject: Re: The jungle; looking for holes

And I'm just getting over a nagging cold. Hmmmm. You don't think we've been spreading an email virus or anything, do you?

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From: Matt

Subject: Re: The jungle; looking for holes

Seems like all your character's saved against that water, but you guys didn't.

:)

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From: Raja

Subject: Re: The jungle; looking for holes

Whatever the party's decision (and currently the consensus seems to be camping on the surface by the hole), once the camp is set up, Sa'id will find Farron.

"Farron, how many ways do you have of identifying things magically?" he asks. "I have been carrying a magical ring since the lodge -- I found it on the halfling cleric who was outside." Sa'id shows the ring, with its green eye gem, to the other wizard. "I am uncertain as to its function. Could you identify it?" He pauses. "Actually, if you have an extra scroll of the identify spell, would you mind permitting me to copy it into my spellbook?"

Sa'id then draws Farron's attention to the coughing monk. "This robe, as well, must have some magical power -- at the very least, a preservation spell to keep it from decaying, given how long we know it has been there. I can only assume that it was Danmonoth's."

Drawing a deep breath, Sa'id then turns back to Farron. "There is also the matter of the wizard from the tower. I suspect his spellbook is trapped, and given where we are aiming to go, it might be wise to try to get at its contents, since they could prove useful." He pauses. "I am loath to simply take his belongings for our own use, but given Garth's actions the next morning and given our current predicament, I'm unwilling to sacrifice any advantage we might find for ourselves because of my own discomfort."

He looks back at Mission, but speaks quietly to Farron, not wishing to be overheard. "Mission opposed the idea of even using a simple cantrip earlier, though I'm uncertain how much of that comes from his mistrust of magic and how much comes from true prudence. I am confident enough that we are hidden from Kor Garesh and his minions to work whatever magics we see fit, but perhaps we should ensure that the others are not vehemently opposed to the idea."

[OOC: If Farron doesn't mind, Sa'id will scribe Identify into his spellbook, and then once they've gotten the ring and robe identified, plus anything else Farron thinks should be identified, they can settle down to look at Finlan's spellbook. Hopefully there's a way to get the thing open without anyone getting killed.]