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Added a picture - the Strange Ox presents as a rare red-backed river ox to the inhabitants of Faerûn
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==Involvement== | ==Involvement== | ||
=== Act One === | === Act One === | ||
Walking past the Strange Ox prompts a {{Ability Check|Insight|10}} to notice its odd behavior. A character who passes the check can talk to the Strange Ox via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} or {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking}} and make a {{Ability Check|Arcana|10}} to investigate further. Passing this check confirms the creature is not what it appears to be. | Walking past the Strange Ox prompts a {{Ability Check|Insight|10}} to notice its odd behavior. A character who passes the check can talk to the Strange Ox via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} or {{SmRarityItem|Potion of Animal Speaking}} and make a {{Ability Check|Arcana|10}} to investigate further. Passing this check confirms the creature is not what it appears to be.{{ref|If the player character is a [[Druid]] or [[Ranger]], speaking with the Strange Ox may reveal it was discriminating in its choice of what kind of animal to present as: a rare Red-Backed River Ox.}} | ||
[[File:An_Authentic_Red-Backed_River_Ox.png|left|alt=A picture of The Strange Ox, standing in a stable at the Last Light Inn during Act Two. It is speaking with the lead player character, choosing to keep its secrets.|thumb|The Strange Ox presents itself to the inhabitants Faerûn as a rare Red-Backed River Ox.|250px]] | |||
The party must successfully pass a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}}, {{Ability Check|Intimidation|10}}, or {{Ability Check|Deception|10}} to pressure the Ox into revealing its secret. On success, the Ox tells the party he is heading to Baldur's Gate but refuses to elaborate further. | The party must successfully pass a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}}, {{Ability Check|Intimidation|10}}, or {{Ability Check|Deception|10}} to pressure the Ox into revealing its secret. On success, the Ox tells the party he is heading to Baldur's Gate but refuses to elaborate further. | ||