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1) Prelude: Ill-Natured Shrubbery.
2) The Party Gathers: If a Tree Burns in the Forest...
3) Death House Pt. 1: Family, If You Wish It.
4) Death House Pt. 2: Onward and Downward.

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[onefellswoop]

Over the course of the evening, Sen and Fae will attempt to coax the spoils of victory into a pile for Equal Division, though Sen argues Rin ought to keep at least the gemstone.

Faolan is experimenting with the bag that was thrust upon him.

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Dima would like to investigate the raven totem in particular for any magical properties. He'd also like to do the same for any of the remaining/visible loot.

Rin, who has just vocally protested the raven theft - they were enjoying a nice game of catch with their new mer maybe(?)-friend! - will be attempting to hide the gemstone and pearl, and will be reluctant to admit the existence of either.

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[DEC, r: 17]

Sen begins to wonder if maybe he just misplaced the gemstone and pearl. Clearly, Rin doesn't have them.

Fae isn't fooled by any of this, but doesn't exactly care that Rin has them; he will (now or later) quietly try to pull Rin aside and ask just to see the items to confirm a theory he has.

[ARC, d: 23]

The totem is clearly an item of power, though Dima is certain there's nothing quite like it that he's ever encountered or even heard about. It hums with energy somewhat removed from itself, as though it bears a connection with someone - or some*thing*.

The longer Dima holds the totem, the less he will want to part with it.

Roll a wisdom saving throw.

[WIS, d: 19]

Dima might feel a sensation in his mind as though something has attempted to influence him to do more than keep the totem, but it isn't strong enough to break through his formidable defenses.

What would he like to do with the totem?

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He's wary regarding this sensation, but it absolutely isn't enough to get him to pitch the totem, and he certainly isn't going to mention the sensation to anyone.
He'd like to wrap the totem in the set of fine clothes in the set of fine clothes in his pack, and tuck the bundle in the center of the pack for safekeeping.

...And he is going to very pointedly.

Look at Sen. Look at Rin. Keep his eyes fixed on Rin and vow that if anYthing happens to the raven, there will be blood. "You can KEEP the rest as you like. I believe I've earned this one."

[INTIM, d: 12]

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Sen is now determined to steal the totem.

Rin also was unimpressed by that effort, so up to you there.

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Rin is currently determined to steal the totem! >:o! They'll show this ridiculous man!

There is, however, a very good chance that Rin will forget about the totem by the time half an hour has passed.

Rin will in fact absolutely have forgotten it in half an hour.

It's a cool raven but not that cool.

Dima is just going to. Plan on cuddling his pack tonight. He does not trust either of you.

And hmmm, Rin would like to know what for! They don't know you at all!

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Fae will pull Rin aside and ask to see the items they're keeping and, if they allow, will run his own Arcana check.

Fae explains his suspicion that Wythall was using one of those items to control the plants.

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Rin watches suspiciously.

Considers.

And: "Well. You'll have to promise to give them back."

And: "If you don't, I'll simply steal them back along with everything you have. c:”

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Fae: "Don't have much."

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Rin - watching very alert! - hands Fae the gemstone and pearl.

"Then I'll wait until you do." Humph!

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Arcana check: 10, which meets or beats.

He's aware the gemstone is the item he suspects had to do with the plants' awakening, but he doesn't know the extent of the spell, whether the gemstone was a focus, or whether it held (or still holds) any charges.

He thinks the pearl might be a similar item - capable of holding a single spell - but he can't be sure.

He tells Rin to hang on to those; they might be more valuable in their pocket than sold to a merchant.

Fae starts to walk away after that, but catches sight of Dima, falters, then doubles back and pulls out the bag Sen gave him.

"I'll trade you for that pearl."

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Rin is busy catching firelight in the gemstone; they might be attempting to discern the magic for themself (not really), or simply admire the craftsmanship (yes). At the man's words, their brow furrows; they don't want to lose the pearl, but it's a little heartening that the guy's making ago for it. Rin wouldn't trust someone who takes no interest in pearls!

"Okay, well. What's the bag do?

"If you say 'It's just a bag,' I might screech.

"Don't say 'It's just a bag.' :/"

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"Well - it is just a bag. And it isn't." He laughs a little and, instead of trying to explain, turns the bag inside out. More rocks than rightly ought to fit in the bag - far. far more - come tumbling out onto the ground.

Got a decent pile of rocks at his feet now.

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Rin is— Not not impressed. And they can see some definite uses for this bag; there often is more loot than they can rightly manage. So there's definite interest in their voice as they speak: "You're going to need an excavation at this rate. HM!”

"The bag for my pearl. H m."

"There's got to be a reason you're so keen to trade it. >:/" But! A clap of their hands, a sharp-toothed grin. "I'm feeling rather whimsical right now, so I shall take you on your offer."

They reach the pearl toward Faolan, though they will NOT be relinquishing hold until the bag is in their hand!

Also they may or may not be eyeing the pile of rocks. There could be nice stones in there!

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Fae lets them have the bag before taking the pearl, patiently smiling all through: if he loses the bag and the pearl, he's no worse off than he was an hour ago.

And the rocks are in fact just rocks, but maybe one has a nice shape or some pretty striations.

And if there's no further loot business, Fae isn't going to urge anyone towards sleeping (Long Rest), but he himself will set up his hammock under a makeshift tent and sleep - pearl safely tucked away in one of his pockets.

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Rin spends a few more minutes examining their gemstone before feeling a little - just a little! - bit guilty about having pretended it out of existence in front of the elf. So they're just going to flash Sen a smile and a glimpse of the gemstone before they scurry up the nearest tree, giving it a firm talking-to about not waking up on them please and thank you.

And Dima—

Knowing that it might not be the best idea to sleep so near a totem that's already flared some power. But also knowing he doesn't trust Sen a goddamn inch. Is going to set up his blanketroll against a tree, attempting a vantage where he can see both Faolan and Sen (if the elf hasn't disappeared... like the tiefling who went fuck knows where), and will keep the pack in his arms within the bedroll as he seeks sleep.

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Sen, pleased that Rin has found the gemstone once more (and even more pleased to be the recipient of a smile) will be sleeping upright against the trunk of the tree where Rin has taken up residence.

And Dima, please make another Wisdom saving throw, this time with disadvantage as he is asleep.

[WIS, 18]

Excellent c: The night passes without incident.

Mostly.

When they all awaken the next morning, they are no longer in the clearing.