ONE WEEK LATER
You are all assembled in the Church of the Castle. Jakme stands in front of you on a raised platform with the altar on it. He speaks:
"Today, you are all setting out on an adventure to the Temple of Prophecy to prove yourselves. I have arranged travel, and you are all going to go to the Temple on horses, which I expect returned to me. But first, I have arranged for some gifts to see you all on your way."
Jakme snaps his fingers, and a few servants enter the room. They stand in front of Jakme in a row and all hold packages of varying sizes and shapes. Jakme indicates the one farthest to his right, and tells David,
"David, this man holds the legendary Helmet of Wisdom. The Helmet of Wisdom does as the name implies and makes its wearer more wise." The servant Jakme had indicated gives you, David, the package, which you unwrap. You place the helmet on your head and feel much wiser already. (+1 to wisdom.)
Jakme indicates the next servant down the line. "Erza, this man holds one of the Crown Jewels, which the Halflady.... willingly provided me with. This one is enchanted to make the wearer more charismatic." One of the servants runs up to you, Erza, and provides you with a small necklace, with a multicolored gem set into it. You put it on and immediately feel more, well, charismatic. (+1 to charisma)
Jakme indicates the third man. "This fellow, Keyleth, holds the Knuckles of Gold. Wield them in your hands to make your punches more potent." The servant hands you, Keyleth, a pair of very shiny brass knuckles. Well, gold knuckles.. You take them and stow them away until needed. (+1d4 damage rolls with melee attacks. Yes, it includes kicks. Don't ask. You must be wielding them.)
Jakme indicates the fourth. "This fellow, Rhogar, holds the Crown of Kings. It once belonged to a legendary peacemaking king, and is now yours." The servant brings you, Rhogar, a simple golden crown. You put it on and feel even more like a king than your "lord" title already implied. (+1 to diplomacy)
"The fifth servant, Damirion," Jakme tells you, "holds the Cornuthaum. This stereotypical wizard hat gives you all sorts of magicky powers." Damirion, the servant presents you a pointy wizard's hat, which you place upon your head. You feel suddenly even smarter, and the hat totes you as a wizard yet more. (+1 intelligence and charisma)
"The next man down the line, Cromwell, has the Boots of Speed. They let you run from death itself. No, no, I'm kidding, but seriously, these make you really fast," Jakme tells you. Cromwell, the servant hands you a pair of shoes with individual toes. They presumably make you faster. (+2 speed)
"Ghararn, the seventh servant holds the Belt of Power. It should increase your will." The seventh servant hands you, Ghararn, a belt with a dragon belt buckle. You slip it around your waist and feel more confident yet. (+1 constitution)
"Lastly, Perrin. This should do you well." The last servant in the line hands you a small sword, half way between a dagger and short sword. "This sword, called Bite, is especially deadly to fey creatures. Don't ask how I got it here, and whatever you do, do NOT hit any of those three with it." Jakme indicates Cromwell, Keyleth, and Damirion. (weapon, edged, 1d5 damage (1d5 is a d6 and a d4 both rolled and their rolls averaged together. Does 1d4 extra damage to creatures with a "fey" origin.)
"Finally," Jakme tells you, "All of you are going home with 20 gold pieces a person. No, it's not a great sum, but your handy new gear cost me quite a bit." All the servants step forward and each of you get 20 gold pieces. "Now, questions? Comments? Concerns? If there is anything you must do before you leave, do it now."
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