Stern hoists his big sword and follows Garamon into the ruins. He skulks from building to building, taking cover as he can, anxiously scanning the horizon for the harpies' return.
I'm quite flexible with the magic items. In-character I think Franklin would covet the Precious ring of invisibility, but out-of-character it's not a big deal.
Stern and Garamon find themselves tangled in a pile of limbs! Stern helps his friend to his feet and says, "Thank you for stopping me from raising the portcullis! I'm going to help Flin ; he has the right idea." Stern briefly considers clamping his hands over his ears and simply walking a...