Ahead lies the great light that...

[Anastasia]

Dastardly thing.

Done and done. You're back home, safe and sound. "Well, part one down," Jetina announces. "Now we just have t open it."

[Nephrite]

"I imagine it's trapped or something. Hopefully we can find out." Moore says. "Still, I wonder if that cottage could be used somehow? Something that could withstand that much damage would make some interesting equipment. Assuming it can be moved, I suppose."

A shrug after that. "Let's see what Lord Erathaol thinks."

[Anastasia]

Who is going to be there with you, if anyone?

[Nephrite]

Theres no reason everyone can't be there.

[Anastasia]

This is easily enough done. Erathaol is already there, awaiting you as he reads a book.

[Nephrite]

Moore bows. "Lord Erathaol." He says. "Would you like an explanation, or do you...?"

[Anastasia]

"I'm already aware," Erathaol explains simply, "You believe this to be the work of Anthraxus?"

[Nephrite]

"Yes." Moore says. "The magic that was protecting the chest, as well as the cottage we found it in, was cast by him."

[Anastasia]

"Curious," Erathaol says softly as he goes to the chest, quietly inspecting it.

"It doesn't make sense," Sylvie comments, "Unless there's a part of this were aren't clear on, or a hidden factor."

"There's many reasons a daemon could interfere, and if anyone could fool magic, it would be a daemon." Erathaol says as he studies it.

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "I'm curious if he's the one who hid the pieces, and potentially why he would've."

[Anastasia]

"Yugoloth motivations are some of the murkiest to guess at," Erathaol murmurs, distractedly as he studies away.

> roll 1d20+127
<Penuche> Kotono invokes Penuche's magic: < 137 > [d20=10]

"Truth will suffice," Erathaol declares, "We are in a place of great truth. Take it to the light outside and open it."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods and will do just that!

Or ask Kaja to do so.

[Anastasia]

Kaja lifts the chest and takes it over to the light, and then opens it. He peers in, "Good news," he calls, "Come on over, Moore."

[Nephrite]

Weren't there chains on it?

"It's not another awful bag of holding that steals souls, is it?"

Moore will go over to take a look!

[Anastasia]

Kaja is strong.

Inside is what looks to be part of a stone disk, inlaid with golden writing in places. About a quarter of one.