Game: Great minds think alike

OOC: yes, I am pretty sure thats what is gonig on.

The Illumian replaces her money pouch and begins to sort her new scrolls carefully into a few different leather spell organizers with ornate metal cases.

"Are you sure that's the best thing to do A'kin? I believe that the Harmonium doesn't take well to mistruths if we say we weren't here to make a statement..."

"Yes indeed, down to business. First off, I would feel more comfortable if we get the scroll-in-bag thing done first. Then we can get down to the regular shopping."

"Thank you A'kin. For all the planars that I've met, save powers or proxies, I'd hate to say I was the most honest that I knew."

The Illumian lets out an audible squeak, raising her hands in defense.

"Name? Oh, uh Loreveil, Akdavnel."

She still holds up her hands...as if that would protect her from this skull creature.

"Why does..it like me? A'kin, what is this?"

The Illumian extends one of her hands, the other being busy with defense. "Wee Jas hookra halak. May her pages be open to you."

She gives a nod to the others in the room as well, "And to you."

"Wee Jas? You're a priest of Wee Jas?" Ian asks.

Its attached to her? Damn! Things arn't supposed to go wrong this soon! Unless... This might be Akin's method of convincing this preistess to follow us, by tying her with Charknathrol.

The Illumian nods to Ian. "Wee Jas and I have a certain connection of sorts. Of course I revere Tarmuid as my Creator, as do all Illumians, but I serve Wee Jas. It would be a long story to get in to for now. And as far as this...thing, Charknathrol? I suppose it will be useful. Does it have a personality? Perhaps it's creation had to do with some of the same magic I am comprised of."

She finally puts down her hands, looking over the horned skull for any runes or arcane markings.

Ophelia steps back and stands near one of the walls. She whispers to Ohalian, "I can heal magically, if that plan doesn't work with A'kin of course."

-Ophelia

"Why do you need the cube? I have hidden it already, with some help from Blackthornes. If you are worried that someone will try to detect all the magic items in the room and find it that way, well.... then I guess you will have to let me hold the bag that it is in. Like I said earlier... I am not letting it out of my grasp...whoever tries to take it from me will have to pry it out of my cold dead hand," Ophelia whispers, looking to everyone like she means every word she has uttered. The way she said it could almost remind a bloak of an oath.

I rolled 1 D20 and got a 20+4(wis mod)=24

Even though the actual number is lower than yours, I got a natural 20 (automatic success, if I remember correctly). I swear, honest to gods, I did roll a 20.

Correct me if I am wrong about the 20=automatic success thingy, ok?

-Ophelia

OOC: Not on skills, no. That would mean that any 1st level commoner has a 1 in 20 chance of jumping 1000 miles. Because they keep trying to do it and hey, they have to roll a 20 sometime, right?

The SRD says:

EDIT: It seemed PB poseted while I was typing this. I cant find that +5/-5 thing in the SRD. PB, are you using a 3.0 PHB?

On another note, early tomorrow morning I am leaving town for a few days. My ability to post during that time is going to be impaired. It is very possible I wont be able to post untill friday or saturday.

OOC:That might be a house rule, come to think of it. But I know that a natural 20 doesn't equal success XD

The Illumian shakes her head slowly. "You could also devise some sort of a contest to see who should hold the cube since both of you seem so attached. I would be willing to be the neutral party if you wish. I have no allegiances to either side of this argument."

OOC: So does my natural 20 give me a +5 like PB said? It seems it should do something to that effect.

Joyblood only, please respond to this question.

-Ophelia

Ok, this part of what Ian said has Ophelia even MORE paranoid. That is about all she heard. The rest is just jibberish. I am not saying that his Bluff doesn't work, but I am saying that there should be a circumstance modifier in place for this particular roll. He just said Ophelia's WORST nightmare, and now she wants to hold onto the cube more than ANYTHING.

Again, Joyblood need be the only one to reply to this.

Thanks everyone for being patient with me . I really appreciate this.

-Ophelia

OOC: That's alright with me!

OOC: Actually, I made that sense motive to see what was going on on a huntch.....not to counter Ians Blufff......and besides, I cant counter the bluff because it was not ment for me.

Ian's hand is still held out for the cube. He's begining to look impatient. "You can see it, even hold it, whenever it is safe to do so, I swear. Just give me the cube for now."

OOC: managed to find a useable computer. Might be able to find one in the next town too. Don't know yet.

*Ophelia walks over to Ian, and gets right in his face, but far enough away that his prying, deft hands could not touch her and possibly take the cube from it's hiding place.*

"No Ian, I will not give you the cube for even the briefest second. Do you remember our first conversation? You told me about your "brother" and his interest in that particular item that was in the bar. You were lying then and you are lying now. I can see it in your eyes. BUT, I do believe you when you say we have to keep the cube safe. But just what kind of people are after it, hmmm? You want to go into detail about that? Maybe, and I said "maybe" I will start believing you more. Of course, that in no way means I will give up the cube without a fight. AND if, for some reason the cube goes missing, or "mysteriously" vanishes, you will be the first person I go to. Ian, why do YOU feel you should carry the cube? And I want a real answer this time."

*Ophelia is still whispering, but straining to talk more loudly than she normally does.*

OOC: Sorry, but I think this is WAY more interesting than Ophelia just handing over the cube. You have irked her anger, and now she doesn't trust a soul with the cube.... except for maybe Blackthornes. But, of course, Ian doesn't know that IC because he was busy talking to A'kin in the back room when Blackthornes and Ophelia had their quiet conversation, and when he hid the cube.

@Joyblood: You have a PM.