Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:28:03 PM
Zazu sits next to Sahabiel and orders a sandwich. "Do you have any magical foods here?" the wizard asks the server. "I'd love some Salmonberry Root Pie."
DM Kathy Wednesday February 9th, 2022 10:34:34 PM
[Everybody take 200 XP for the previous scene.]
The sun is beginning to set as you approach the Blue Shutters
Nightingale wonders aloud whether there is a back entrance.
Ash casts Mage Armor and looks around for anyone loitering in the area. You don't see anyone at the moment.
Zazu likewise casts Mage Armor. Boyo sniffs around, but finds nothing of interest. Well, nothing of interest to you.
Beech says you should be ready for trouble, but don't look as if you mean to start any. He puts his bow away.
Lothlo is of the opinion that trouble is unlikely.
Panzer decides to check around back. You find that there is a back door. You do not see a privy, although there is the pine grove right there. How do you want to ascertain whether the door is locked?
Sahabiel, deducing that it's best not to go in as a group, simply walks into the tavern. You find the place to be fairly busy, with people stopping by for a meal at the end of the day. The man behind the bar is--well, you suppose he must be a half-elf. He has very elven features and a very human physique, giving the unfortunate impression that an elf head has been crammed onto a human body. It's a little unsettling.
Aside from the barkeep, you spot two elven servers, one male and one female. Standing near the bar is a human man in a leather jerkin, with an air about him that says he knows his way around a fight. Perception DC 15 Highlight to display spoiler: {You see a second, similarly-dressed human man standing on the other side of the room, half-hidden behind a pillar. You gather that the man at the bar is meant to be seen; the other man is meant to be initially overlooked.}
The tables look fairly full, but you can find a seat at the bar. Your meal choices are apparently "roast" or "stew," and you seem to be expected to know what those mean.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d100=87 ; d20+6=20 ; d20+1=19 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 11:18:00 PM
OOC forgot to hit submit...sigh Take 2
Panzer first casts detect magic, looking for any auras on the door. If he finds none he gently tries the handle. GENTLY/ If the door is locked he heads around front and into the tavern. If it isn't he hangs around back here in case he is needed as backup, or whatever, he really didn't plan this far ahead. Spell failure (10%) passed 87% Spellcraft if needed 20 Perception 19
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+9=12 ; Wednesday February 9th, 2022 11:35:41 PM
Nightingale will wait a full minute before wandering into the bar. She'll look around for anything of note, in her case, plants, flowers, animals, nefarious people-stealing types...she will also flag down a server, "Excuse me, I've never been here before, do you have any mead?"
Perc check - she doesn't make it
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday February 10th, 2022 2:39:19 AM
Ash figures it's going to look odd to have a group of people standing out the front of a tavern splitting up and walking in one by one. It may even draw more attention.
She brushes down the front of her clothes and with her head held high walks right in and takes a seat at the bar. She looks about and smiles at anyone paying her attention, and dangles her legs from the stool as she waits for the barkeep to come over - however long that takes. "Hi! Could I get a drink please? Something without alcohol. Hmm. Let's see. The stew too please."
------------- Perception: 20 (Take10)
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character d20=17 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 11:35:53 AM
Beech, walks in with the rest, as he walks up to the bar, notices the man trying to stay concealed behind the pillar. "Hi, I'll take some roast, as rare as you've got. And since there are only a couple others and I'm not exactly rich, I'll order a round for everyone, including the guy over there," Indicating the man behind the pillar.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 d20+2=16 ; d20+12=25 ; Thursday February 10th, 2022 6:15:27 PM
Naithi orders roast for herself and Camalayas, rare if there is an option. She also orders some wine to sip
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday February 10th, 2022 8:54:00 PM
Sahabiel is also having the roast for her choice of something to have with the ale, and she is at least mildly curious to see how her friend Beech buying a round will go across.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday February 10th, 2022 9:01:25 PM
Lothlo joins the others inside, knowing the splitting up is rarely the best idea. I'll have a stew and an ale please.
DM Kathy Thursday February 10th, 2022 10:19:35 PM Zazu asks about magical foods. "Nope," the odd-looking half-elf says shortly. They don't really have sandwiches either, but Zazu is able to get some bread and cheese.
Nightingale manages to sit down at a table just as it's being vacated. You push some of the empty mugs out of the way and flag down the female server. "No mead," she replies. "We've ale, pilsner, stout, lager, wine, and brandy."
Ash finds a seat at the bar, and asks for a drink without alcohol. The barkeep gives you a long look before filling a cup with water and setting it carefully in front of you. A few minutes later, a plate of stew is served to you.
Beech also finds a seat at the bar, and makes many friends instantly by offering to buy a round. A ragged cheer goes up. But the barkeep shakes his head when you mention the man standing near the pillar. "He's on duty," he says shortly. The roast proves to be venison, and it is indeed nice and rare.
The bar seats are filling up when Naithi enters, but she can sit at Nightingale's table if she prefers. You, too, order the roast and get some rare roast venison along with a cup of tart red wine. Camalayas does not detect Ena's scent.
Sahabiel has venison and ale; Lothlo just ale.
Meanwhile, Panzer is still outside. You detect no magical auras on or near the door. You approach cautiously, and find that the door handle turns under your hand. What is your next move?
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday February 10th, 2022 11:20:38 PM
Nightingale will have some stout, with cheese, fruit, and fresh bread if they have it.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday February 11th, 2022 12:03:49 AM
Zazu orders the roast and the stew after the bread and cheese arrive. Slices of the roast goes in the sandwich, and the whole thing gets dipped in the stew.
"MMMM. You should try this, Sahabiel!"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday February 11th, 2022 2:45:43 AM "Thankyou" Ash grins as the bartender fills up her water. She was kinda expecting his reaction when she asked for something non-alcoholic. When the server comes to bring her food Ash rubs her hands together "Mmm. Smells good"
It's at this point that Ash has an idea. It's a bit of a gamble though. Smiling as if nothing's wrong she leans in close to Lothlo and whispers "I wonder what would happen if I were to head outside, magically disguise myself as Ena and then walk past the door".
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=21 ; Friday February 11th, 2022 10:29:15 AM
Panzer just kinda stares at the door for a second and then says " huh, I wasn't expecting it to be that easy." He steps back into the trees and watches the door. Maybe nothing will happen and they get the information they want and all is well. Either way he will wait here hidden until they either need him or they leave. Stealth 21
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday February 11th, 2022 3:43:19 PM
Beech devours the roast, enjoys the drink and waits for one of the others to breach the subject of the investigation with the bartender...
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Friday February 11th, 2022 8:56:20 PM
Naithi sets Camalayas food in front of her, and the two of them eat while listen to the conversations within ear shot.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday February 11th, 2022 9:03:35 PM
Lothlo considers the Ena disguise momentarily. I feel like it's a long shot, we don't even know that anyone here right now was here at the time of Ena's meeting. Best to ask a few questions first, keep that ace up our sleeve until we have a specific target we need to panic. Noticing that the others are focused on their food right now, Lothlo takes a sip of his ale and addresses the bartender. Any chance you were here around 4:00 the last few days?
DM Kathy Friday February 11th, 2022 10:12:37 PM Nightingale orders stout, and can get bread and cheese to go with it. After some back-and-forth, the server brings over some dubious-looking dried apples, which will have to do for "fruit."
Zazu orders both roast and stew, and makes a pretty decent mess trying to put together a sandwich and dip it in the stew. The bread is fairly good, the cheese is all right, the venison is wonderful, and the stew is quite tasty. That's how they are separately. Together....well, the flavors just don't blend well. Your sandwich is decidedly lesser than the sum of its parts.
Ash has an idea and whispers it to Lothlo. Lothlo is less enthused, and instead asks the barkeep if he was hear around 4. "I'm here most of the time," he replies. "It's my place."
Beech and Naithi are content to eat their meals and watch their surroundings.
Panzer steps back and watches the back door. It doesn't do anything. Nobody comes or goes.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Saturday February 12th, 2022 12:45:40 AM
Grinning, Nightingale will cut the 'best' pieces of the apple off, then cast a simple prayer to purify her food, then enjoy them with her bread and cheese. Aside from the main room, are there other rooms to explore, or an upstairs?
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Saturday February 12th, 2022 12:58:05 AM
Sahabiel chuckles at Zazu's experimental sandwich, and quietly looks over in the direction of Beech, feeling grateful that they have the liontaur's cooking skills in the party. While she savors her pub venison and ale, she looks around inconspicuously for the type of people that come to this pub. Inconspicuous not being the same as unnoticeable - so as long as she makes sure her eyes dwell a bit longer on the attractive ones, a bit of checking out the other guests should just be within what that bouncer fellow expects of people like her. An up side to looking more warrior than clergy.
She smiles at the barkeep as a fellow half-elf.
Not a search (wouldn't know what to look for), so rolling Passive perception to notice random things up to DC 16. (1d20+6 => Take10 makes 16)
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+6=17 ; Saturday February 12th, 2022 11:02:04 AM
Seeming to enjoy the sandwich more than it deserves, Zazu uses the cover of offering bits of bread to Boyo to in fact communicate with the dire bunny. Using telempathy and subterfuge, the wizard urges his familiar to sniff around and try to sense where Ena may have been.
Boyo's survival check to track by scentc ... 17.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday February 13th, 2022 7:40:29 PM "This roast is ok, I guess. I know most people prefer it a lot more cooked than I do, but this is a tad over done for my taste actually. A quote I once heard and can't remember where I heard it describes how I prefer my meats. I goes something like this, 'Knock it's horns off, wipe it's butt, chase it across the grill, flip it over, chase it again and then serve it to me.'" He continues to eat the roast, seeming to enjoy it anyways....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Sunday February 13th, 2022 8:01:46 PM "A friend of ours was here around then. Her name's Ena. Elf woman about yay high. Was wearing leathers. Any chance you remember her being here?" Ash tucks into her stew and looks up at the barkeep as she awaits an answer.
--------------- Diplomacy: 16 (Take10)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Sunday February 13th, 2022 10:41:49 PM
Naithi, Camalayas and Fizzgig continue to eat while keeping and she out for the missing woman and watching their surrounding. They also listen to the ancient conversations and smell the air for the familiar scents of the missing woman, thieves guild, politicians, etc. (Two of the three have scent)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday February 14th, 2022 7:58:44 PM
Lothlo tries to assist Ash in jogging the bartender's memory. Yes, she would have been meeting with someone around 4;00. I don't believe she was a regular, though I don't know about the person she was meeting.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 d20+6=16 ; Monday February 14th, 2022 8:03:52 PM
Sahabiel checks out the man near the bar in the leather jerkin, looking for overt signs of (thieves) guild or gang membership on him like a telling symbol or something.
Perception 1d20+6 = 16
Contingency: If the man makes any indication that he doesn't appreciate her looking at him, she'll pout and make 'aw' eyes at him over the rim of her mug of ale before wisely turning her attention back to her food.
DM Kathy Monday February 14th, 2022 11:12:39 PM Nightingale makes the best of the dubious dried apples.
Sahabiel looks around the place. The clientele seem a little...on the rough side. Not enough to think of this as a tough-guy bar, but you don't expect to see many scholars or nobles in here. Of course, they could just be hard-working laborers; it's sometimes hard to tell until the trouble starts. You do note that there are two bouncers--one highly visible, the other somewhat hidden.
Zazu has Boyo track, but this is a public place and a lot of people go through here. It's possible they even mop the floor once in a while--stranger things have happened. At any rate, he is unable to pick up Ena's scent.
Beech remarks that the roast isn't quite as rare as he likes it.
Naithi and her menagerie scent the air. You do pick up some notes that you associate with the Thieves' Guild, though none of the faces in here look familiar.
Ash and Lothlo ask whether the tavern owner remembers Ena. "Lotta people come in here," is the unhelpful reply. "It's a good place for a bite and a drink."
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday February 14th, 2022 11:56:52 PM
Zazu does some internal chiding and reflection. "Come on, come on. Don't be stupid, Zazu! There must me a clue we're missing. Or something we did not see or smell. Or something we did not consider. Come on, think! Think!"
[OOC: Using my last hero point to beg the DM for a hint.]
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 15th, 2022 11:45:39 AM
Naithi keeps watching and eating.
ooc: Naithi has a low diplomacy, and scent and prescription failed. I think she is out of options, unless I am forgetting some important information that slipped past me while groggy from Covid.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 15th, 2022 11:47:23 AM
ooc: I forgot we could use hero points like that. Naithi has some, let her use one instead of Zazu using his last one. He might need it to cheat death at some point
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday February 15th, 2022 2:08:12 PM
Nightingale, while munching on her apples, will look around the room. Is there a specific table perhaps in a dark corner, or that is further apart than the rest?
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Tuesday February 15th, 2022 5:47:33 PM "Is there anyone who was working here at the time that might remember seeing her? She's gone missing and any information about it would 'valuable'" Ash discreetly places a few gold pieces next to her empty bowl. "Perhaps you had some guests staying here at the time that might have had a visitor?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:07:36 PM
Beech didn't get the information being used now, first hand. So he'll let the others run with it. He's willing to assist, but not sure who he should be talking to...
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday February 15th, 2022 8:25:53 PM
Zazu talks with Naithi about the situation, and shares concerns about what to do next. perhaps two heads can come up with an idea.
[ooc ... thank you very kindly for spending the hero point instead of Zazu.]
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+3=21 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 9:04:08 PM
The owner may not have noticed, but the two men in leather jerkins appear to be there specifically to keep an eye on the people so perhaps they noticed something. Since the man at the bar is the owner Lothlo decides to get permission before asking other people questions.
No worries, I'm sure the people tend to run together after a while. Is that man over there in the leather Jerkin a bouncer of yours?
He will also ask these questions to man at the bar in the Jerkin if the bartender doesn't mind. sense motive = 21
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday February 15th, 2022 9:13:07 PM
Sahabiel's heavy morning star is by no means a concealed carry, so the pub being a little on the rough side suits her fine for fitting in...
(OOC: I had forgotten about hero points being used like that too.)
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+1=19 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 9:47:12 PM
Pender looks around the trees to see if there is a path or anything in them. Perception 19 Survival
DM Kathy d20=12 ; Tuesday February 15th, 2022 10:41:50 PM Panzer takes a look in the woods, and does find a trail. Following it, you see that it leads to two privies, hidden in the pine grove. So that's one mystery solved.
Ash tries to discreetly buy information, but the barkeep does not seem to be selling. "Couldn't say," he says with an elaborate shrug. He adds, "but this ain't an inn, Miss. Nobody stays overnight."
Lothlo asks whether the man in the leather jerkin is a bouncer, and gets a cautious nod in response. You are able to talk with him, and he responds with a puzzled frown. "I dunno," he says at last. "Maybe. How long ago, did you say? And what did this lady look like?"
Nightingale looks for a dark corner. There are areas of light and shadow in the bar, but no place seems especially shadowy. Seen through the doorway, the kitchen looks pretty bright, too.
Sahabiel and Beech are quiet for a moment, pondering their next move.
Zazu and Naithi put their heads together to discuss what they know so far. You've seen the outside of the tavern, and the main room. You have not yet seen the kitchen, but you're not sure what you'd be looking for back there. If Panzer has seen anything majorly exciting around back, he's keeping it to himself. Any scents seem to have faded, and the barkeep isn't being especially helpful.
Mentally, you retrace your steps. You found the Blue Shutters clue, realized it was a tavern, asked Renna about it, and she said it wasn't a place they usually went. You realize that you don't know what kind of reputation this place has. Is it a nice place? A shady place? Are there rumors about it? Have people gone missing from here before? Renna would not have been the one to ask, of course, and you came directly here, so you didn't have a chance to ask anyone else. It might be time to discreetly withdraw and see what you can find out about the Blue Shutters.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 16th, 2022 4:57:31 PM
Panzer shrugs. Nothing out of order here. He heads back to the Blue Shutters and keeps watching the back for anything interesting.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 8:15:29 PM
Sahabiel enjoys her food and drink while she listens and sometimes watches as her allies attempt in various ways to lead conversation with the barkeeper and bouncers towards the question of Ena's visit to this place, but she has (for the moment) run out of sensible paths to pursue here. Finishing her pub meal before they all move along to try something else is the best she has right now.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 9:03:09 PM "Well, thanks for your time. And the stew." Ash will follow the lead of the rest of the group - whether they are staying a little longer or leaving.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 9:04:07 PM
Lothlo looks over and sees that Sahabiel has finished her food. Oh, looks like people are finishing up, thank you for the wonderful meal. If he hasn't already done so, Lohtlo pays for his beer and leaves a nice tip and gets ready to leave with the others.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 9:38:37 PM
Naithi pays her tab and heads out.
DM Kathy Wednesday February 16th, 2022 10:39:01 PM
Realizing that you don't have all the information you need, the group in the tavern begin to pay their tabs and leave the Blue Shutters.
You leave as you entered, one and two at a time, pretending not to know one another. Perhaps your ruse worked; perhaps it didn't. Now is not the time to worry about it.
You meet up with Panzer, who has exciting privy news, but not much else.
It is around 7 pm. What is your next move?
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 16th, 2022 10:56:48 PM
"Well, my friends, I did have an idea. Some of us, including me, have met and spoken with this Ena Orira. She was part of a group of so-called 'emissaries' including Delila the Dwarf, Vulmer, and Kaylen, as I recall."
[[OOC: See DM Post of May 20, 2020.]]
"So actually, two ideas. First idea, I can cast a Minor Illusion of Ena and we can walk around with her. We can see who comes out of the woodwork. We could even go back to the Blue Shutters and see who looks guilty or surprised."
As an aside, Zazu mentions that you don't get a save unless you touch the illusion, so we got that going for us. Which is nice.
"The other idea is that we look up the other emissaries and see if anyone has info that we could use."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday February 16th, 2022 11:42:52 PM "That's a good idea Zazu, but if someone knows Ena well they might recognise the illusion if they study it carefully or listen closely for the footsteps. Are you sure they need to touch it?" Ash isn't entirely sure herself. "If we're going the deceptive route then it might be easier to borrow some of her clothes and use a Disguise self spell. With her actual clothes it would be pretty convincing I'd think - it would even smell like her - and we could talk and interact with things too, like pulling out a chair or picking up a mug. We'd still wouldn't know what we were looking for or where though."
Assuming Naithi briefs the group on the things she saw associated with the Thieves Guild in the tavern. "The person we know in town that's most familiar with the guild is Galen. Perhaps we should speak with him as well?"
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday February 17th, 2022 1:25:54 AM
Nightingale listens to the ideas, then nods her head, "I think meeting with her fellow emissaries might help with our investigation. Also, how would we look into what caravans or ships have left the area in the last 24 hours? Maybe she ended up in the back of someone's wagon?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:19:02 AM " Those sound like great ideas. Someone make me a list of Questions for Galen so I don't forget them and I will go talk to him. A lone visitor shouldn't attract too much attention. While I do that you all can go talk to the other emissaries and maybe a trade official. Does this town have such a person? They might know what ships or wagons left recently. Then we meet back at our lodging and compare notes, say in an hour or so." If someone write him a list of questions Panzer will head off to Galen. He could probably think of questions to ask on his own but this was exciting, and well exciting things tend to make him a bit more flighty. He approaches Galen's house as if he knows it. After all he has known the elf for years and is simply stopping by while in town to pass pleasantries, right?
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday February 17th, 2022 1:35:38 PM
Beech isn't sure what line of action the group should take, so he waits for the decision...
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday February 17th, 2022 6:39:09 PM
Ash will be going with Panzer to visit Galen. It's not that she doesn't trust the guy. It's that she isn't convinced he will answer questions in full, and the way Panzer got his back up when Zazu asked reasonable questions of Galen suggests that he might not ask the tough questions (or want to hear them).
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday February 17th, 2022 9:14:14 PM Galen is a good idea. And we should probably ask around about the bar we were just in. There was something off about that place, I wouldn't be surprised that it has a known reputation in the town.
DM Kathy Thursday February 17th, 2022 10:24:42 PM
As you leave the Blue Shutters, Zazu suggests creating an illusion of Ena. Or, possibly, speaking to some of the other emissaries.
Ash suggests that a Disguise Self spell, combined with some of Ena's actual clothes, might be better than an illusion. She also suggests that you consult with Galen, as things in the Blue Shutters seemed kind of Thieves' Guild-y.
Nightingale endorses the idea of speaking with emissaries, and adds that you should check for boats or caravans that left the area in the last 24 hours. Your DM reminds you that it has been a couple of days since anyone saw Ena.
Panzer requests a list of questions to ask Galen, planning on visiting him alone. Ash decides to come along.
Lothlo wants to ask around about the Blue Shutters, and Beech isn't sure what to do next.
So, as your DM understands things, Panzer and Ash are off to find Galen. There's another group who is headed back to the Emissary Corps to talk with other emissaries. Zazu and Nightingale would seem to be in that group; there may be others. Lothlo may be joining them, or he may be headed elsewhere to find rumors about the Blue Shutters. Beech is free to accompany whichever group he likes.
Panzer and Ash: You last spoke to Galen at the Elder Treant last night. He seemed to have gotten a room just to talk to you. Do you go back to see if he is still there? Do you go to his house? Or do you go somewhere else?
Lothlo, if you decide to ask around about the Blue Shutters, where do you go?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday February 17th, 2022 10:26:49 PM
Lothlo will go with Ash and Paner
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday February 17th, 2022 10:40:12 PM
Sahabiel agrees with Ash that Galen is the person they know in this town most likely to know if the pub has any connection with the guild. However, as now several people are already going that way and it is not a given that the Blue Shutters is involved with either the former rebels or the present thieves guild at all, Sahabiel volunteers to go to the WLA for information instead.
"I am not a member though... could one of ya who is and has their dues paid up, accompany me there?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday February 17th, 2022 10:57:46 PM
Beech speaks up, "Sure, I'll go with you. Maybe I can talk you into eventually joining up as we travel. Anyone who happens to overhear us, will hear that, so until we are there,. no mention of the real reason, got it?" Beech describes the benefits and the various levels of them as they go. His mother is still a member in good standing, at least he thinks she still is, but it's been years since he went with her as a child.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Thursday February 17th, 2022 11:38:21 PM
Naithi will join whichever group is smaller
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday February 18th, 2022 12:09:33 AM
Zazu definitely joins the group headed to the emissaries. "I remember them well, as if it were yesterday, though I guess it has been, what? two years?"
"They were honorable people, and maybe they will help us, even at this late hour."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Friday February 18th, 2022 1:26:43 AM
Upon hearing Sahabiel's plan, Nightingale pops up, "If you are going, may I go to. I see the need to join this WLA, as it seems to be a wonderful resource for us adventuring types."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday February 18th, 2022 2:51:55 AM "Could one of the people going to the emissary corp see if you could grab some of Ena's clothes? Just in case. They might come in handy later."
The group also didn't set a meeting point last time, so Ash makes a suggestion. "All meet back at the Treant Inn in an hour?"
Ash is happy to follow Panzer's lead on where to look first. He knows Galen better.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Friday February 18th, 2022 7:16:05 PM
Panzer wanted to go alone because he could be expected to visit Galen, since he knew the man. Now he has a parade of people with him. Certainly a bad idea. Going to the Treant Inn and trying his room seems far less likely to find the secretive elf, but it also leads way less trouble to Galen's door, so Panzer opts for the Inn first. Things to ask Galen 1 What is the story with the Blue Shutters? Ena had a note to meet there, before she disappeared. 2 Is there any word on Ena?
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday February 18th, 2022 9:03:54 PM If you would like to go alone, Ash and I can split off at the inn, then head to the restaurant below for a snack at the bar and try to ask the much friendlier patrons there about the Blue Shutters
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday February 18th, 2022 10:13:24 PM
Sahabiel smiles at Beech when he announces his intent to come to the WLA with her. "Good to have ya along.", she says. To not repeat herself, she just acknowledges Nightingale also joining with a nod.
If nothing else happens, they will leave towards the WLA building to see who is still on duty there this time of the day.
DM Kathy Friday February 18th, 2022 10:30:41 PM
After some discussion, Sahabiel, Beech and Nightingale head for the WLA.
Zazu and Naithi go back to the Emissary Guild.
Panzer, Ash, and Lothlo head off in search of Galen.
At the WLA, things are slowing down for the evening, but there are still a few adventurers there, sitting near the fire and swapping stories. They look up when you enter.
The door to the Emissary Guild opens, but you do not see anyone in the main room inside. It is after 7 pm by now, and clearly most of the emissaries have gone home--or possibly gone for a dinner break. However, the door was unlocked, so you think there's probably somebody still here. As you move through the room, you see a light coming from a nearby door, and when you are very quiet, you hear a faint rustling. Somebody is in that office.
The search for Galen begins at the Elder Treant Inn. Panzer goes up to the room where you met Galen before, and after some time knocking and waiting for a response, you realize he isn't here. You don't know whether he still has the room, or whether he only took it for that one meeting with you. Ash and Lothlo, meanwhile, go into the bar for a quick drink and a bit of information. You ask one friendly-looking patron about the Blue Shutters, and she frowns and shakes her head. "No," she says, "you don't want to go to that place. If the prices here are a bit high, I know of some nice places that are less expensive." The way she emphasizes "nice" strongly implies that the Blue Shutters is not nice.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Saturday February 19th, 2022 3:52:02 AM
Panzer heads back down to the restaurant to meet Ash and Lotholo.
"He isn't here. I don't feel good going to his place with a group of people, but that seems to be the only option we have left if we want his council. Maybe going there will shake just the right tree and a clue might fall out." He speaks quietly, not mentioning names.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Saturday February 19th, 2022 4:52:11 AM
After going upstairs with Panzer and finding the room empty, Ash returns with him back downstairs to see Lothlo. She has some questions she wants to ask Galen herself.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday February 19th, 2022 6:30:02 PM
Beech asks around, if anyone knows anything about the Blue Shutters, like what's the rep there, good place for meets or not the best place for anything but drinks and fights?
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+16=29 ; d20+13=20 ; Saturday February 19th, 2022 10:38:44 PM
Zazu looks at Naithi and shrugs, waiting for the fellow rabbit fan to take the lead.
If not, Zazu steps forward with stealth (rolled a 29) and takes a peek. (perception 20).
If it is an emissary Zazu recognizes, then a friendly greeting is called for. "Hellooo!"
If it is something unusual or unexpected, Zazu steps back to Naithi and whispers.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Sunday February 20th, 2022 5:28:09 PM
Hey, I gotta go see my Mom so I'll be out of town until Tuesday night ... Nightingale would like to join the WLA, and learn about any information or resources they have regarding temples or shrines to Queen Maab in the region that she doesn't already know of, or that may need some TLC
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday February 21st, 2022 9:04:46 PM
Sahabiel stays around Beech, having the same interest in what anyone might know about the Blue Shutters, while also expressing her interest in signing up with the League, as its oath requirement does not appear to conflict with her religious oaths or her service to the Culverwood.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday February 21st, 2022 9:09:07 PM
Lothlo sees Panzer enter the room and walks over with his drink. Looks like that place has a nasty reputation, I wonder what she was doing there. In any case, you're probably right. Best to head over before it gets too late.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 d20+10=25 ; d20+12=28 ; Monday February 21st, 2022 9:50:59 PM
Seeing the building is empty, Naithi signals to Camalayas to determine if the person in the other room smells familiar and to indicate who to expect (friend, foe, or quarry. If she can't identify them Naithi will sneak forward and peek stealthily at who is inside and what they are doing. She will then relay the information to Zazu as silently as possible.
Stealth = 25 Perception = 28
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday February 21st, 2022 10:10:11 PM
Zazu sticks close in case Naithi gets in trouble.
DM Kathy Monday February 21st, 2022 10:38:04 PM Panzer rejoins his companions. He's uneasy at the thought of going to Galen's house in force, but then again, there are only three of you. That's not an impossible number for casual visitors.
Lothlo relays the news that the Blue Shutters doesn't have a great reputation, and wonders aloud why Ena went there.
Ash accompanies the two of you over to Galen's house. Or I should say toward Galen's house. He intercepts you just as you are starting up the little stream and pulls you aside. "There's no sign of Ena," he says, keeping his voice low. "Have you found anything?"
At the WLA, Nightingale and Sahabiel ask about joining, and one of the members explains the membership requirements. Providing you have the money and are otherwise qualified, you can join right on the spot.
Beech asks about the Blue Shutters and is met with frowns. "Not a great place," one of the members says. "I mean, it's probably safe enough for seasoned adventurers" another adds, "but there have been some odd occurrences, and the bouncers are apt to cut up rough."
Zazu and Naithi move quietly toward the lighted office. Camalayas does not recognize the scent of the person within. You approach very stealthily, and are quite sure you are unseen and unheard. Inside the office, sitting at a desk, is a perfectly ordinary-looking elf woman, frowning over some documents. More documents are in neat stacks lined up on her desk. There are two other desks in the office, but they are unoccupied.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 5:38:47 AM " We found a note that says she went to a meeting at the Blue Shutters. We went there and found nothing but word ha it that the place is....dangerous."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character David subbing for John C Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 5:49:38 AM
Beech looks concerned. " So not a place an emissary would want to go alone?" "Thanks for the info. I have a bad feeling about this."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 5:28:24 PM
People sure have a way of finding the party when they're out and about. She has some questions for Galen but wants to ease into it.
"Still not seen? Where have you been looking? Have you found anything?"
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 6:44:30 PM
Sahabiel does not have a thousand pieces of gold on hand just like that, but she is ready to take the oath right now. As she settles that matter and has her name added to the WLA's list of registered adventurers, she asks for more specifics about those 'odd occurrences' involving the Blue Shutters that the other adventurers talked about.
(ooc: As I understand it, the gold is only paid when you ask for the Training benefit, which can happen 'at any time after level 3', so oath alone should be enough to make her a member for now, get her badge, and let her access the WLA for information?)
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 8:45:25 PM
Naithi signs to Zazu that there is a female looking at documents and she leaves it to him to make the next move. Naithi knows Zazu is more tactful and a better speaker despite her recent successes.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 9:06:36 PM
Lothlo is surprised to run into the man they were going to see . We swung by the place at lunch, but she wasn't there. Any clue why she might have been there or who she could have been meeting with?
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+9=11 ; d20+1=3 ; Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 9:55:44 PM
Zazu wishes for the ability to cast silently. But alas. Putting a finger to lips to indicate that Naithi should stay hidden, the elf ponders options.
Instead of casting, the wizard simply coughs gently to announce their presence.
"Excuse me, miss. I need some help, and hopefully you can be of assistance?"
Zazu makes introductions and mentions the emmissaries the party met back when. Without mentioning Ena, the elf tries to get a feel for the person.
Assuming there is conversation, Sense Motive 11 alas. Diplomacy 3 double alas.
DM Kathy Tuesday February 22nd, 2022 10:20:47 PM Ash asks Galen where he's been looking. "I've been getting in touch with contacts I had back in the resistance," he replies. "Some of them still keep an ear to the ground, some do not. All I know is the Thieves' Guild seems to be planning something, but I don't know what."
Panzer tells Galen about your note and your visit to the Blue Shutters. Lothlo adds that you went there for lunch, which isn't true. Are you playing it cagey with Galen, or did you not remember? You guys had dinner there.
Galen looks alarmed at the name. "The Blue Shutters was a minor base of operation for the Thieves' Guild during the resistance," he says. "The new Thieves' Guild may be using it, too, although I can't say for sure. It's rumored, though, that there's a major base of operation in that area, informally called the Den of Thieves. There's supposed to be a secret passage in the basement of the Blue Shutters leading there, though I don't know anyone who's actually seen it."
At the WLA, the adventurers confirm to Beech that they wouldn't expect to see a member of the Emissary Corps at the Blue Shutters. "Why?" one of them asks. "Has something happened?"
Sahabiel is able to take the oath and get her pin. [OOC: If you do pay for training and stuff, make sure you track the amounts you spend on your character sheet. It counts toward WBL.]
At the Emissary Corps office, Naithi steps back to allow Zazu to make contact. "It's late," the woman says mildly. "Can this wait until tomorrow?" She does seem somewhat troubled, though you can't put your finger on why.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character David subbing for John C Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 6:26:53 AM
Beech briefly explains what is going on to the WLA member that asked. He goes over the absent councilor, the replacement's disappearance and the search for her.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 6:30:20 AM
Panzer listens as Galen fills them in on the Blue Shutters. " What now? Are we going back to the Blue Shutters and applying some force? After we get the others of course."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 d20+1=12 ; Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 2:08:52 PM
Naithi speaks up. It is rather time sensitive....but you look troubled. Is there something we can do to help you?
Diplomacy = 12
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 6:42:06 PM
Ash gives a description of the people she saw working in the Blue Shutters - the bartender, the servers, and the guy that might or might not be a guard. "Do any of these sound like Thieves Guild members you know of?"
She then gets to the more sensitive questions. "Now that you have had some time to investigate on your own, is there an item before the council you are most concerned about now? Also, if you don't mind me saying, you seem the most worried about Ena's disappearance. More than others we have met. Do you have any sort of relationship to Ena?"
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 9:01:55 PM OOC: I'm home to grab more meds and clothes before heading back to my Mom's, however
IC: Nightingale does have the funds to pay for her membership if they'll accept 100, 10gp Moss Agates. She would be interested in any information they have about slavers or kidnappers in the region, as that may be who got paid to nab our missing emissary.
OCC2: Someone may have to help me with what all I need to document with her WLA membership on my character sheet, Thanks
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 9:04:33 PM
Lothlo takes in the details about the hidden passage, and the Thieves Guild. If nobody you know has seen it, does that mean that there aren't any rumors about how to find the passage? By any chance to you know how to get into the basement without being seen?
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 10:12:49 PM "Ya speak of odd occurrences", Sahabiel asks, "So people have been noticing things. Ya know of anyone to talk to about it? Anyone that's had their eye on it before and might fill in some or our guesswork?"
DM Kathy Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 10:19:27 PM Panzer asks Galen whether they need to back to the Blue Shutters and apply force. "I wouldn't recommend it," Galen replies. "Gryphon's got a couple of bouncers that would make it tough for you. I think you could take them in the end, but of course Gryphon would be calling the City Guard in the meantime."
Ash asks about specific Thieves' Guild members. "The Blue Shutters is owned by Bart Gryphon, a half-elf," Galen replies. You remember the odd-looking half-elf man behind the bar. "I don't believe he's a member of the Guild, but he is associated with them and probably on their payroll.
Ash also asks whether there's an item before the council of particular concern. Galen nods. "I did what I should have done in the first place and asked someone smarter than me," he says with a grimace. "That new merchant company looking for a charter--the local merchants have no idea who those people are. It came as a surprise that a new company had been founded. And Maeralya--and her emisssary Ena--would be a pretty reliable 'no' vote on any new charter. I'm thinking the Thieves' Guild is behind the 'Silver Thorn Traders,' but I haven't gotten confirmation."
Lothlo asks about where the passage is, and getting into the basement. "I wish I could be of more help," Galen says. "You'll want to use stealth and guile; as I said, a frontal assault is not going to be effective. Beyond that I couldn't say."
At the WLA, Beech explains what has happened so far. Nightingale finds that her gems are accepted as payment.
At the Emissary Corps, Naithi says that what you want is time-sensitive, and asks the woman if anything is troubling her. "No, I'm fine," she replies. "What was it you needed?"
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday February 23rd, 2022 11:19:54 PM
Zazu steps up to speak with the woman. "We know several emissaries. We are especially looking for one, Ena, who has gone missing. But we are looking for others for the sake of learning more. Can you help us?"
"But where are my manners?"
Zazu introduces himself and Naithi to the woman. And asks what business keeps her here so late.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday February 24th, 2022 5:28:20 PM
Beech heads back to meet up with the rest, they'd only learned what they already expected to at the WLA, the bouncers were tough. He's sure to inform the others about that fact.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday February 24th, 2022 7:03:49 PM "Panzer found a back door to the Blue Shutters. Perhaps we'll have some success trying there?" Ash considers.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday February 24th, 2022 9:00:57 PM
b]Yes, a back door would appear to be a smarter option than going in through the front. Sneaky has never been our strong suit, but this isn't a three day trek through the woods so hopefully we'll be fine. Hopefully the others have found some useful information that will be of help. [/b]
DM Kathy Thursday February 24th, 2022 10:35:28 PM
At the Emissary Corps, Zazu introduces himself and Naithi, and asks what business keeps the emissary so late. "Oh, well," she replies. "I just wanted to get these documents organized. Seems there's never enough time during the day."
You ask about Ena and other emissaries. "I'm sorry," she replies. "I think everyone's gone home. And I believe Ena is just out of town. She's scheduled to return tomorrow for the Council meeting."
Beech--presumably along with Sahabiel and Nightingale--leaves the WLA to meet up with the rest of the group.
Ash, Lothlo, and Panzer likewise end their conversation with Galen, who promises to keep investigating. You know of the back door to the Blue Shutters, and think that may be your way in.
Zazu and Naithi are still at the Emissary Corps, but the rest of the group has met up and can exchange information and begin formulating a plan.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday February 24th, 2022 10:47:09 PM
Sahabiel returns along with Beech (and presumably Nightingale) to the rendezvous point. Once they have shared what little each of them was able to uncover, her thoughts turn to the alleged connection between this Den of Thieves and the basement of the Blue Shutters pub... "I will say that there is now an uncomfortable amount of could-be and hearsay surrounding the few leads we have left."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday February 24th, 2022 11:16:30 PM " The back door was unlocked , unspelled and not guarded from the outside. I didn't open it though so there could be an ogre sitting inside."
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Friday February 25th, 2022 12:42:50 AM
Zazu thanks the lady and is fine with leaving, unless Naithi has a better idea.
Outside, the elf mutters to Naithi, "What if Ena shows up tomorrow for the meeting, everything goes smoothly, and there's no problem? Not everything is a challenge for heroes. Why do we think that everything we get involved with is a conspiracy or a quest of some sort? Just because we are adventurers?"
Once back with the group, Zazu shares stories with everybody else. "What if there is no there, there? Just because Galen has a hunch, does that mean he's right? Maybe this is all just a foofaraw on a footstool? Pandemonium in a pack? Chaos on a cake? Hurly-burly in a handbag?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday February 25th, 2022 2:56:36 AM "Do you still have that augury spell, Nightingale? If Zazu's right, then perhaps just asking 'Will Ena be ok if we do nothing today?' might give us an answer. Perhaps someone at the WLA could cast it for us otherwise." Ash is a little jealous. She doesn't have any real divination type spells that would help right now. Maybe when she learns a bit more she will? "Still, it is odd that so many people are worried about her. Might as well poke around a bit more."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday February 25th, 2022 8:51:47 AM
Sahabiel agrees with Zazu. "That is pretty much what I was getting at too. I mean, even if every maybe aligned, if emissary Ena was indeed taken rather than gone to family, and if that pub is involved, and if a never confirmed passage from its basement does indeed exist to a rumored secret base, and if we were able to find, and then if we were any kind of certain that infiltrating this rumored Den of Thieves were to yield us any clue about her whereabouts and what else is going on here.... even if all those uncertainties were taken as true, that would still leave us with whether we should be trying to break into a pub, to search its basement, to walk into something we know nothing about and have no time to prepare for, after what has already been a long day, and against presumably that thieves' guild ya have all been acting so afraid about for as long as I've known the lot of ya. Wouldn't it be more reasonable to see instead if we can get the concern the other merchants have about the lack of any known established business here of that Silver Thorn Traders group filed up as a point of concern in tomorrow's meeting, and see if they'll postpone that decision to a later meeting to give more time for due diligence? Buy some time?"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Friday February 25th, 2022 3:59:45 PM
Panzer listens to Zazu and Sahabiel. They have very good points. The fact that there are SOOO many variables that have to align to make this a real problem were staggering. But in the back of his mind he could only remember when the ratkin tried to at first take him captive and when it was clear he was not going to submit, kill him drives him on to reply. " I see your point, but let's do that augury, eh? I can't stop thinking that if Ena was abducted and could somehow implicate the thieves guild as her captors for this plan, she will not survive this and the thieves that you all fear like a bogeyman in the night will have a LEGAL trade company in this land and can use it to insert themselves into EVERY settlement in this area, including yours, well ours, as you have allowed me a place to make a home there too.. When someone is no longer of use to an organization like that, and or could be a liability, they are going to disappear forever. If I can stop that from happening, well, I don't want to quit." " Worst case if we are wrong we get egg on our face, thrown in jail and anger the thieves that already have it in for you guys, and maybe me, who knows who the Ratkin that tried to snatch me work for. As long as we don't kill anyone, at least no one that doesn't try to kill us first we should be able to serve our time or at least plead our case."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday February 25th, 2022 4:03:34 PM "From what was said, this company looking to secure a charter and become official is a front for the Thieves Guild, and not the one that everyone seems to remember from the past. Ena's vote would be a no supposedly, but the if she were inconvenienced so as not to be at the vote, it sounds like there are enough votes to pass and give them an official standing here. That alone, since we've already had a run in with this new and unimproved group of thugs, makes me want to continue looking into her sudden leaving. Beech crosses his arms and wants to hear what the others have to say...
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday February 25th, 2022 9:43:05 PM The real question is do you trust Galen's with your life? Because that is this boils down to. If he's wrong, the Thieves Guild will be furious that we didn't learn our lesson before and will make us pay. And if he's right... the Thieves Guild will be furious that we didn't learn our lesson before and will make us pay. But if he's right, their reach will spread, and with that so will the blood they spill, the children they kidnap, and we will have to live with the knowledge that we chose to let it happen.
DM Kathy Friday February 25th, 2022 10:38:51 PM
You re-convene and compare notes. Panzer is able to report that the back door is unguarded (at least from the outside), not trapped, not spelled, and unlocked. The only unknown is what's on the other side.
Zazu is uncertain. Maybe Ena is just fine. What if you're making tempests in teapots out of molehills? Or words to that effect.
Ash suggests an Augury spell and looking around a bit more.
Sahabiel suggests that perhaps the best course of action is to get the vote on the trading charter postponed.
Beech says that the Thieves' Guild getting a trading charter would be bad news, and you should continue to investigate.
Lothlo asks how much you really trust Galen.
It is now close to 8 pm.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Saturday February 26th, 2022 1:56:15 AM " You know I do trust him with my life, Lothlo. And the rest of what you said is what I was driving at. I couldn't live with that knowledge, that I just let something awful happen. I still say do the augury if what Lothlo said doesn't make up your mind. " " Other than that it still comes down to several ifs." "IF we haven't been observed looking for Ena by the thieves guild, then we need to do this without getting caught." "IF we get caught then we can't let any of the thieves that see us get away. That most likely means we need to kill them. Now I am OK with killing bad people like you have described the thieves guild as. They sound evil through and through, so I won't lose any sleep over it. The real mission though is to keep it from coming to that." "IF we find and free Ena, I say we take her to the WLA compound. I can think of place better prepared to keep bad people like the thieves guild from taking someone captive than there. They have sworn an oath, one that I took seriously when I swore it and that the people that inducted me took seriously. If there is one group in town that I think we all can trust it's them."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Saturday February 26th, 2022 4:41:32 AM "If we go ahead with this and the Thieves Guild are involved, then there is no turning back. We've been investigating and have been to the Shutters. We made ourselves seen and quite a few would already know us on sight. Chances are we've been followed at some point today. It would explain why we keep running into people that happen to suddenly know where we are."
"Let's say this all goes to plan. We don't cause any alarms, we don't leave any witnesses. Ena gets free and they'll know it. It wouldn't be too hard for them to work out that we were involved. Perhaps it's not even the Thieves Guild that have her? Perhaps it's just some thugs. If that's the case then the Guild will still get upset when the vote doesn't go their way. What I'm saying is that whatever we do, the Thieves Guild will know that we were the ones that got in their way."
Ash had been hoping to put the Thieves Guild behind them, but fate seems to keep bringing the groups together.
"If Ena is in trouble then the heroic thing would be to try and save her"
Ash is ready to return to the Blue Shutters. "Did anyone grab some of Ena's clothes from the Emissaries?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday February 26th, 2022 9:06:05 AM "If we are doing this, I need to stop at the catacombs for a coupe or three scrolls. It's one I know of, but not one I have at my finger tips, as most of those are offensive in nature. I need to pick up some Silent Image scrolls. I can set up a image where people are looking, and if we are quiet enough, we can move around behind it without being seen. And while I'm thinking of it, maybe a silence as well, I know it'll stop most spell casting, but it will keep those of us who aren't exactly quiet naturally."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Saturday February 26th, 2022 1:38:09 PM
Nightingale regards the situation for a moment then answers Ash, "I can cast it, but it only tells me whether an action will be good or bad within a certain timeframe, so might not help us in this situation."
OOC: I'm still at my Mom's, and thus why my posting has been sporadic
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Sunday February 27th, 2022 12:29:56 PM "Well, it's under 24 hours when the vote is being held, you can always ask, "If we do not interfere any further, will the results of the Vote be good or bad for the city". That's a good or bad question, in a short time and specifies the Vote as the target of the question." Beech suggests as a possible question.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Sunday February 27th, 2022 9:21:50 PM
Zazu is not sure Augury works that way, and isn't there a chance of getting a wrong answer? And it seems a bit of a sleaze for a spell that only sees 30 minutes into the future.
That said, sure, let's see what it says.
But on the whole, Zazu is in favor of waiting the night and seeing what happens tomorrow. "We just don't have enough evidence to commit crimes on a hunch. Even crimes against criminals."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Sunday February 27th, 2022 11:14:32 PM "You know, we could buy a Scroll of Locate Person. 700gp and we can wander the town for 70mins. We could walk by the Blue Shutters, the Emissary Corp buildings, and the buildings of other people we've interacted with. That way we know where we should look further. I've met Ena before and I'm confident I could activate the scroll."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Monday February 28th, 2022 8:07:01 AM " If the Thieves guild thinking you were involved is such a problem there is another solution. All of you return to the Blue Shutters and make sure a good time is had by all there. Make it obvious that you are there and remain there until late. I have not been seen there, nor have i been seen in many of the places you were probably seen investigating Ena's disappearance. I can go down into the cellar and hopefully find the entrance and rescue Ena. This gives you all an alibi."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Monday February 28th, 2022 3:42:18 PM
Naithi and Camalayas agree with Zazu. Although they are interested in the augery results, they believe the wait and see approach is the most likely to yield results.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday February 28th, 2022 6:15:01 PM
"Locate Creature is a clever thing to try. Can't hurt, may help! But I have no gold to contribute. And who can read it?"
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday February 28th, 2022 7:35:00 PM
Sahabiel did not come walking out of the Culverwood without some travel money saved up, but even burning through all of it would fall short of the needed 700 gold. Not to mention it would leave her very tight on coin for the foreseeable future, which is a sorry state to furnish a home in once her tree reaches maturity. But she would not hurt too much chipping in at least some part of the sum?
"Actually, before buying such a scroll, why don't we perform the augury on whether it would be possible for us to find her that way? A clear and immediate plan of action with a simple yes or no answer depending on whether she is near any of the places we would search for her with it... It should have a better chance of an unambiguous reading than most other things we could ask?"
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday February 28th, 2022 9:04:40 PM
Lothlo looks at Sahabiel in amazement. That... well, it's brilliant. I forget such things are possible with magic. I definitely don't want to run head first into the Thieves Guild again just to find out we were pointed in the wrong direction again.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Monday February 28th, 2022 9:40:45 PM "I've been putting some gold aside and can afford the scroll if that's the way we end up going" Ash volunteers.
DM Kathy Monday February 28th, 2022 10:10:20 PM Panzer says that he trusts Galen, and Ash reminds you that if you do this, there is no turning back.
Beech wants to make a Catacombs run for some scrolls, which is very doable.
You begin discussing strategies, and what might be a good spell to cast. Locate Person, Locate Creature, and Augury are all suggested, but as far as your DM can tell, none of them have been cast yet.
[OOC: In the interest of keeping things moving, we'll assume that your Catacombs purchases all go smoothly and you get the stuff you need. I know that board can take a few days to resolve.]
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday March 1st, 2022 1:34:17 AM
Nightingale agrees, "Locating a person would work in our case, at least I believe it would, I just can't prayer for it yet."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+2=12 ; Tuesday March 1st, 2022 2:28:02 AM
Unless the augury suggests otherwise, Ash will head off to the 24hr Catacombs and return a little lighter on gold but with a scroll of Locate Creature.
"Ok. I'm ready to give this a go."
She casts a Read Magic spell and then begins casting the spell from the scroll. Once the spell is in effect she suggests the group walk past the Blue Shutters Inn, the Emissary Quarters, Galen's House, and if still no joy, wander throughout the town.
------------------ Use Locate Creature scroll: Arcane scroll, spell on Ash's spell list, and she has the ability score. Caster Level check against DC8: 12=Pass! Locate Creature range: 680ft. Dur: 70mins
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday March 1st, 2022 4:34:27 PM "The divine will know where Ena is. The issue is merely how well we can communicate with it.", Sahabiel says with the conviction that serves as a reminder that the armored woman is a member of the clergy. "So let us keep things in order now-"
(OOC: This also so that the DM can answer the question that will decide if we even go ahead with the scroll plan, before we write more posts about it)
"Nightingale, would you perform your augury on the plan as we described it, so that we will know whether we should go ahead with it at all?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday March 1st, 2022 7:06:54 PM
Beech dashes off and returns shortly with some new scroll cases. "I acquired a couple Silent Image scrolls and then a couple silence scrolls as well. The Latter, will require someone more attuned to the Divine to cast them. I can probable get the spell to go off, I pretty good at tinkering with magic and the like. So, let's get this circus in motion, we're running short on time." Beech tucks them into the haversack and is ready to go.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Tuesday March 1st, 2022 9:01:26 PM I don't think there's anything I need at the catacombs, nothing that would help for what we are about to do at least. Anything I can do to aid you in casting your spells?.
DM Kathy d100=33 ; Tuesday March 1st, 2022 10:12:34 PM Beech returns from the Catacombs with his scrolls. Lothlo decides he doesn't need anything from the Catacombs.
As I understand it, the plan was for Nightingale to cast Augury and ask whether the Locate Creature spell would be successful. If the result was promising, Ash would use a Locate Creature scroll.
Nightingale did not specifically state that she was casting Augury, but I'd like to keep us moving. If she did cast the spell, she received an answer of WEAL.
So, Ash casts her spell and heads for the Blue Shutters. As you approach the tavern, you begin to get a sense that Ena is in front of you. You follow your sense around to the back of the building, where eventually you stop. You sense that Ena is underground, right beneath your feet.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Tuesday March 1st, 2022 10:18:49 PM "Bother" While Ash is happy that they now have a bead on where Ena is, she's not too thrilled that it's at a suspected Thieves Guild location. "Galen said there's supposed to be a secret passage in the basement. I guess now the trick is getting inside. I don't think the people out front are going to let us just walk in the front door and snoop around though."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday March 1st, 2022 11:19:24 PM
Nightingale looks around, "Does the Blue Shutters ever close, if so we could sneak in and look around.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+5=23 ; Tuesday March 1st, 2022 11:35:57 PM
"Well, that's an answer, and for sure. Ash, you had a really good idea."
[OOC: Nominating Ash for a hero point!]
"Can we triangulate a bit and figure out how deep she is?"
Intelligence check to figure that out ... 23! Woot!
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 5:40:58 AM " Getting in is easy. Door is unlocked, not magiced and not trapped. I know it isn't trapped because I still have all my fingers and my eyebrows, same way I know it isn't locked. My offer still holds if you all want plausible deniability. I can probably do this alone with a little help from the catacombs. An elixir of sneaking will keep me quiet enough and I can cut my way through most locks. Finding the door itself to the Den of Thieves would be the tough part for me. That way you can all be IN the Blue Shutters being seen NOT being in the Den of Thieves. Up to you." Panzer starts stretching and limbering up. He is naturally dexterous and being small keeps him unnoticed most of the time, but he is no expert at sneaking. He will take all the help he can get.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 10:05:13 AM
Sahabiel raises a thoughtful eyebrow when the augury tells them that searching for Ena with a locating spell would bring weal. That by itself all but told her enough, namely that it meant in all probability that Ena would be somewhere in the spell's range, and therefore could not have left town. When Ash locates the spot underground, that confirms it.
"Wouldn't ya know it.. now this is certainly an interesting result, I would say, for all those that insist on believing the story about her leaving town to visit family. Too bad we do not know who to trust to take that revelation to, hm?"
"Now here is an idea, but.. I could have my earth elemental Earth Glide underground from here, take a look down there while being one with the wall of what I presume will be a holding room, and report back up with an impression of the area. Also, if Ena is locked in a room but conscious, and not restrained or watched, I could even have it drop a note and some small item for her while it does that... but the summoning will only last long enough for one quick round trip, so nothing complicated."
In addition to offering to summon a small elemental to take a peek underground, Sahabiel indicates she is very ready to provide a distraction inside the Blue Shutters to cover for Panzer's plans. "I got a look at some of the guys in there when I was there earlier... I do think I can get a few riled up and noisy if I get a little some betting going over doing a night of arm wrestling challenges. Can't promise I'd win against all of them, so I'll be ready to lose a little coin, but I'll put on a good enough show to draw attention my way."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 2:58:00 PM
With a grin Nightingale adds, "Arm wrestling and light sparring, which I need to keep on my toes ..."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 5:53:39 PM "well, we know they are a front for the Thieves Guild, we I can always just light it on fire. Mom once told me, "When in doubt,Fireball it" We are outside, and can vanish quick enough, heck, we can even show up and help put it out and with that distraction, some can probably get into the basement and rescue her." Beech kicks in.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 8:37:55 PM
Naithi snarls at the mention of the thieves guild. It would be no big loss to destroy them, but I'm afraid our town is not yet strong enough for the potential retaliation. We must also make sure that there are no innocent inside
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 9:11:44 PM
Lothlo considers there next steps I don't think plausible deniability makes much difference in this case. The Thieves Guild has no honor, and know we were both looking into the disappearance and the bar. If she is found and rescued they won't worry about a little thing like proof in making assumptions. Definitely a good idea to have the elemental take a peak first though. Just because we think we can sneak in quietly doesn't mean they don't have people actually guarding her.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+6=12 ; Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 10:14:16 PM
Boyo snuggles up to Zazu and wiggles.
"Hey cutie," the elf says. "What's that? You want to smell around?"
What the heck. Maybe Boyo will catch a scent.
Boyo's survival check to track: 12
DM Kathy Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 10:39:46 PM Ash reminds the group of the rumored secret passage in the basement, and wonders aloud how to get inside.
Zazu encourages Ash to triangulate and try to get some idea of how far underground Ena is. It's hard to get a definite answer, but you think about 20 feet. Boyo sniffs around but does not find a specific scent you're looking for.
Panzer reports that the back door is unlocked, not trapped, not spelled. He offers to go in solo.
Nightingale wonders aloud if the place ever closes, and it seems pretty likely it does. It is a tavern, not an inn, and with no overnight guests there's no reason to keep the doors open all night. You're not sure when it closes, though.
Sahabiel points out that Ena is not visiting family if she's here. She offers to summon a small earth elemental to take a look underground. She also offers to start an arm-wrestling contest inside as a distraction.
Beech suggests lighting the place on fire, which Naithi says would be no big deal.
Lothlo says it's pointless to strive for plausible deniability, since the Thieves' Guild will just assume it's you guys, evidence or no. He endorses the earth elemental idea.
A couple of reminders: according to Galen, the owner of the tavern is not a member of the Thieves' Guild, but is probably working for them. You have no information on the cook, the servers, the patrons, or even the bouncers. There could be a lot of innocent bystanders in there. Also, Galen advised you against starting an altercation in the tavern, because the bouncers would put up a fight, and the town guard would probably be summoned.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday March 2nd, 2022 11:11:04 PM "The Thieves Guild know us, and if we head back in they're going to get suspicious. Maybe even increase their guard. That elemental idea is a good one. Perhaps we give that a try first to see what's around before we make a move?"
Ash walks in a circle around the specific point they detected Ena to try and work out if she is moving or stationary.
"I don't think I'd have been able to detect her if she was deceased, so that's a positive sign"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday March 3rd, 2022 5:38:15 AM
Panzer listens to what Sahabiel says, and what he thinks she means. " I'll just say it, I don't trust that guy that came and tried to set our minds at ease by assuring us that she would be back for the vote. He, he just kinda sounded wrong. We could, after rescuing her, send him a message that we found her safe and would escort her to the meeting in the morning. If we did I am quite sure we would be ambushed. We could go so far as to ask for his help escorting her and the 'help' might be the ambush."
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday March 3rd, 2022 9:31:11 AM "Remember there is disguise magic as well. So if "she" shows up at the meeting it might not be her, and then after the vote, she might have a fatal accident and all their bases are covered with no proof other wise. Say the accident was getting run over by a runaway wagon, and the real body shows up trampled in the same way, no one will believe anything else happened. Or they make the switch permanent, she has a "accident" and hurts her head, so any changes in her personality or regular actions can be covered by the accident changing her."
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday March 3rd, 2022 6:55:54 PM "...rather than ya all guessing at what the thieves' guild may be up to, I think we should focus on securing Ena while we know where she is, hm?", Sababiel speaks up. She is ready to summon her earth elemental, but before she does she wants a decision on whether and what they have it deliver to Ena, should such opportunity present itself.
(OOC: an earth elemental has no pockets, but if we wrap a note around, say, a dagger, it can just hold it)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday March 3rd, 2022 9:01:57 PM
Lothlo considers the options with the earth elemetnal It may be worth giving the elemental a dagger to deliver as a fail safe. My concern is that there is likely something that is going to impede her rescue or escape, whether that's a guard, traps, or some sort of alarm. I worry that if the elemental actually leave the wall to deliver the dagger we will set off whatever safety measures they have in place before we even open the door, making her rescue that much harder. Granted, I tend to overthink when it comes to the Thieves Guild... but that hasn't been unwarranted.
Would it be possible that after getting the scouting report, to have the elemental ready to deliver the weapon if things go south before we reach her?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Thursday March 3rd, 2022 9:12:40 PM I don't suppose anyone has a way to help us communicate directly with her, or to teleport her out if she is conscious. I've been wracking my brain, but haven't come up with anything yet.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday March 3rd, 2022 9:30:06 PM
Nightingale gets a weird look on her face, "Sister, are you able to communicate with the elemental while its here, if so it might be good to know if anyone is around Ena, or what state she is in health wise."
DM Kathy Thursday March 3rd, 2022 10:22:59 PM Ash also endorses the elemental idea.
Panzer suggests contacting Willis Campion once you have Ena safe and sound, and see what happens next.
Beech reminds the group that a magical disguise spell could ensure that "Ena" shows up at the council meeting as planned.
Sahabiel is ready to summon the elemental, but is wondering if she can give it something to give to Ena.
Lothlo worries that if you get too fancy with the elemental, it may trip some kind of failsafe and make the job more difficult.
Naithi wonders whether you can communicate with Ena, or possibly teleport her out.
Nightingale asks whether Sahabiel can communicate with the elemental.
Nightingale brings up an excellent point, which your DM probably should have reminded you of earlier. The text of the Summon spell says: It attacks your opponents to the best of its ability. If you can communicate with the creature, you can direct it not to attack, to attack particular enemies, or to perform other actions.
So to send an elemental down to look at, or contact, or give something to Ena, you would need to be able to communicate with it. Earth elementals speak Terran, and their Int score is low enough that even an especially smart one probably won't understand Common. Do you have a way to communicate with the elemental, either by speaking Terran or with some kind of telepathy?
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday March 3rd, 2022 10:45:40 PM
Ash raises her hand. "I can speak Terran. If you want me to pass on the instructions I can tell it what to do for you"
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+8=21 ; Thursday March 3rd, 2022 11:15:41 PM
Panzer's attention starts to wander as they discuss the finer points of summoning and controlling earth elementals. He considers the fact that the privies are in fact, holes in the ground (most likely) and would be between 10 and 20 feet deep, assuming they were built to last. Could the entrance be there instead of inside? It would explain why even the most careful search of the stockroom has failed to find the entrance. He steps off through the trees to the privy and begins his own 'search' for the truth. (probably involving rope to get down there and a light spell to look around) Climb 21 Perception
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+1=13 ; Thursday March 3rd, 2022 11:16:15 PM
oops Perception 13
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday March 4th, 2022 4:24:42 PM
Beech keeps an eye on Panzer, they are starting to tread carefully and one of the group vanishing would be bad.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Friday March 4th, 2022 6:12:32 PM
Sahabiel shakes her head in response to Nightingale's question. "No such luck, it is just a summon, not a familiar. I already have to rely on Ash' help to make this work at all. And no second trip - with the limit of how much of my patron's power my prayers can channel towards giving the elemental reality in our world, it will not sustain it longer than to steal one good look and return to us with the briefest description."
(ooc: Oh, good catch on having to speak Terran! The summoning spell not including the creature being able to understand the caster's command must be one of those little differences between Pathfinder and D&D5.)
If it seems there is a consensus about having the elemental look, but not deliver any item (in order to remain unseen), Sahabiel will proceed with the summoning and, using Ash as an interpreter, send it for a glimpse of what lies below.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Friday March 4th, 2022 8:59:10 PM
Naithi slaps her forehead. I am such a muck brain. I almost forgot that I can also summon elementals... At least in theory. They aren't very cuddly, so I've never actually done it, but I should be able to call one by Summoning Nature's Ally
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Friday March 4th, 2022 9:01:38 PM Thanks for the clarification Sahabiel. We definitely need to make sure the elemental gets back with the information in that case.,
ooc: sorry for the short post, really sick today and can't do much
DM Kathy Friday March 4th, 2022 11:15:56 PM Ash can speak Terran, so theoretically the earth elemental plan would work.
Naithi suddenly realizes she can summon elementals, too! Well, theoretically. She's never actually tried it.
Lothlo endorses the basic plan of having the elemental look and report back. There just isn't time for anything fancier.
Sahabiel casts her summons. Ash explains what you want, and the elemental dives into the ground. It returns a few seconds later, to report that there is a person there, in a room, with no other people. The person looked sick. You'd love to ask what it meant by "looked sick," but the time of the spell elapses and the elemental disappears.
Panzer decides to investigate the privies. They are reasonably well-constructed, with holes about 15 feet deep. You really don't want to go down there. And search as you might, you are unable to find any kind of concealed basement access. [OOC: I'm not sure where you're getting the "most careful search of the stockroom." Your group has only seen the common room of the tavern. There is a kitchen, but you haven't been in it. You don't know whether there's a stockroom, and if there is one, nobody's searched it.]
Beech keeps an eye on Panzer.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+9=16 ; Saturday March 5th, 2022 12:21:28 AM
Nightingale will keep her eyes posted for any lookieloos while the party summons an elemental (Perc check)
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+21=40 ; d20+13=33 ; Saturday March 5th, 2022 7:05:42 PM
Zazu volunteers to enter the establishment to scout out the storeroom and to see what there is to see.
If no one obects, the elven thief magic-user casts Reduce Person, sneaks into the Blue Shutters, looking for that storeroom and looking around.
Stealth 40 Perception 33
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday March 5th, 2022 9:01:31 PM
Beech whispers down to Panzer, "If you ain't found a way in yet, I doubt there's one hidden in there. Let's head back to the others and see what they've come up with. I'm sure it's brilliant."
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Saturday March 5th, 2022 10:29:18 PM
Nightingale leans over to Beech and Panzer, "Unless it's hidden by magic, thus why the elemental is a great way to look." Speaking of, Nightingale will pray for the ability to see magics (cast Detect magic) and look around the area nearby, and what she can see inside the inn.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Sunday March 6th, 2022 2:50:36 AM
Ash nods to Zazu and then takes up a position next to the door so as not to be seen by anyone inside. She listens to hear what goes on and prepares to barge in if Zazu calls for help.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d100=69 ; Sunday March 6th, 2022 8:22:05 PM " Hmm, magic eh?" Already in the hole, Panzer casts detect magic to look for a magic spot that might be camoflaging the entrance down in the privy. 69% way more than I need to roll over for spell failure
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday March 7th, 2022 7:21:46 PM
Sahabiel considers the report from the elemental and shares her thoughts with the others. "So she is in a room on her own.. that is better for a rescue attempt than if she were kept under watch. I am as impressed as worried that an earth elemental was able to tell she looked sick; I really do not know what to think of that. They are not usually the most expert judges of our biology."
With Zazu and Ash moving towards the Blue Shutters already and Panzer doing something down the privy (Sahabiel was not sure if she had words for this), the green half-elf was starting to wonder if her offer of creating a distraction was still needed. If so, she would rather have set that in motion before anyone started an infiltration?
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 d20+12=22 ; Monday March 7th, 2022 8:58:22 PM
Naithi helps search for a way down.
Perception = 22
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday March 7th, 2022 9:00:38 PM
Lothlo hangs back with the others, not wanting to do anything that could alert those inside to their presence.
DM Kathy Monday March 7th, 2022 10:55:38 PM Nightingale watches, but sees nobody paying special attention to your group.
Panzer, who has already discovered an incredible smell, tries to discover a secret entrance. Nothing shows up as magic, however.
Beech urges Panzer to finish up so you can rejoin the others.
Nightingale casts Detect Magic and begins scanning the tavern. Nothing yet.
With Ash standing guard, Zazu opens the back door and slips into the kitchen. (I assume; you've already seen the common room.)
The kitchen is small but well-appointed. A stewpot hanging over the fire presumably contains the stew being served for dinner. Nearby, the roast venison stands on a carving board, ready to be sliced and served. A light banging noise catches your attention and you look over to see a halfling man, wrapped in a voluminous apron, washing plates in a washtub. The tub is on a counter, and the counter is tall enough that the halfling is standing on a stool. He turns and looks your direction with a slight frown, probably having heard the door open. Seeing nothing, he shrugs and returns to his task.
There's a lot to look at in here--shelves and hanging onions and interesting-looking barrels--but you stay on task and quickly locate the trapdoor in the floor, opposite the direction the halfling is looking. You might be able to sneak over there. How to get the rest of the party over there is more of a challenge.
Meanwhile, Sahabiel ponders how the elemental could know that Ena was sick. Lothlo waits for the scouts to report back. Naithi looks around, but there's really nothing out here. The secret tunnel, if there is one, is inside the tavern.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+21=25 ; d20+13=31 ; Monday March 7th, 2022 11:19:05 PM
Little Zazu (alone, not taking Boyo), sneaks over to the trapdoor and looks for traps. Hopefully there's also a barrel or something to hide behind.
Stealth 25 Perception 31
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+10=24 ; Tuesday March 8th, 2022 2:00:01 AM
Ash slowly peeks around the side of the doorframe to get a view of the inside and to keep an eye on Zazu. She wants to make sure her friend has backup in case of trouble. She looks to see if there are any other exits or entrances to the kitchen - worried that Zazu might get surrounded.
Perception: 24
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Tuesday March 8th, 2022 8:30:23 AM
Satisfied he will not find anything down thee privy, except this awful smell, Panzer hauls himself back up the rope and reports to Beech. " Do NOT go in there!" He says while holding his nose. " Can you magic this smell away Beech?"
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday March 8th, 2022 5:02:01 PM
Beech gladly uses Prestidigitation to both clean and remove the scent emanating from Panzer. "I'll have to coax you in this when you become more skilled in your magic usage. It doesn't only help clean up, but it makes some of the worst tasting food at least edible. My Aunt, can't cook to save a life, even hers... but when we visit the Isle, I still have to eat what she serves, and charcoal steak is not one of my favorites. It's no wonder my cousins move out as soon as they can." When they return to the area behind the Inn, he tries to figure out just what is happening....
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday March 8th, 2022 7:46:20 PM
Sahabiel walks the long way around to enter the Blue Shutters through the front entrance as a customer. She goes over to the bar, orders an ale, and with an appropriate smirk asks the bartender if he'd mind her taking a table for a few rounds of armwrestling challenges with any takers. She makes casual mention of having been there earlier in the day (pretty sure he'd remember her anyway, since she looks fairly memorable), and having come back to the pub because her inn wouldn't have her sport.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=15 ; Tuesday March 8th, 2022 9:08:33 PM I hope they are doing okay in there. Lothlo glances around to make sure everything is still clear outside
Perception = 15
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday March 8th, 2022 10:28:45 PM
With her spell still running, Nightingale will wander in the tavern, and take a seat next to the fire and begin combing out her hair. Until her spell expires she'll look around the inside of the tavern for anything out of the ordinary. When asked she'll ask for an ale, cold if they can manage it.
DM Kathy Tuesday March 8th, 2022 10:52:13 PM Zazu scoots over to the trapdoor and checks it for traps. You find none. There are all kinds of barrels and boxes near the trapdoor you could hide behind.
Ash wants to peek around the doorframe. However, the door is mostly shut; only a tiny crack allows any sight of the kitchen on the other side. Zazu is out of sight, but you do see th door to the common room.
Panzer finally gives up on the privies, and asks Beech to help him clean up a bit. Beech is happy to oblige with an ever-useful Prestidigitation.
Sahabiel puts her earlier plan into action by returning to the tavern and trying to set up an arm-wrestling contest. The barkeep frowns at you. "I don't want no trouble in here," he warns. "If you cheat, or use magic, or try any funny business I'm callin' the watch." He does not, however, say you can't challenge people to an arm-wrestling contest, as long as you play fair.
Nightingale also enters the tavern, her spell still active. The only magic auras you see are on Sahabiel.
Lothlo looks around but the night remains quiet.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday March 8th, 2022 11:29:15 PM
Zazu waits until no one is looking, and then tries to open the trap door very very quietly and then heads in.
The rogue closes the door behind.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday March 9th, 2022 2:49:13 AM
Sahabiel nods at the barkeeper. "Same on my part. I take dim ta anyone trying to cheat me with spellcasting too." She makes a nod in the direction of the obvious bouncer. "If either of yer boys got a knack for spotting any of that going on, I'll tip them if they make sure things stay honest. I want my fun to stay fun for me. Other than that... well, having a natural advantage is no cheating, and anybody willing to take my challenge can see what they're getting into, hm?" It is simply true that with Sahabiel's green skin, clearly muscular physique, and masterwork deep-culverwood-elf style of armor and dress, nobody would miss that she probably isn't just an everyday challenger.
Of course Sahabiel's aim is not to earn money tonight, but to make sure that at least someone will take her challenge so her table draws attention -- so she makes sure to set her challenge in a way that they can do so without cost of entry... "Alright lads, I have been doing darn little but walking all day, and I want to feel some burn that isn't in my feet. So entertain me.. if ya can beat me at arm wrestling, I pay ya two silver. I'll take challenges until we're out of challengers, until closing time, until I get tired, or until I'm down ten losses, whichever comes first. No money down, but feel free to start a betting pool, eh?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Wednesday March 9th, 2022 5:42:19 PM
Ash isn't feeling really comfortable right now. Splitting up always leads to trouble, and right now they're split into three groups. She opens the door slightly more to get a better look inside.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday March 9th, 2022 6:08:37 PM
Beech peeks over Ash's shoulder, He could easily provide a cover to move in, but setting it up would require that a slight distraction to make sure the kitchen staff was looking the other way....
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Wednesday March 9th, 2022 7:46:46 PM
Naithi and Camalayas stay with Lothlo, figuring if anything is found that this is where the group will come to inform them.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday March 9th, 2022 9:22:48 PM
Boyo sticks close to Camalayas, seeing as his master has gone off on their own without any warning or even a message spell. The Big Bunny does try to keep track of Zazu's emotional state, anyway.
DM Kathy Wednesday March 9th, 2022 10:37:58 PM
In the tavern, Sahabiel issues her challenge. You get no takers at first, although a couple of tables seem to be doing the "you try; no you try" thing.
Ash, well aware that the party is now split into three, risks opening the door a bit further. Beech comes to look over Ash's shoulder. You both see Zazu, off to the side, examining a trap door.
Naithi waits back with the bunnies, ready to respond if needed.
Zazu opens the trap door and finds a steep stairway--almost a ladder--leading down. You go down a couple of steps, then close the door behind you. Boy, howdy, is it dark down here! There is no light in the basement, and the thin cracks of light coming from above are quickly swallowed by the darkness. Other than the very steep stairs, you're not sure what's down here.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday March 10th, 2022 12:37:40 AM
Seeing no takers at first, Nightingale will flip a gold piece in the air and then slap it on her table, "First to beat her wins a gold. Come on all you strong strapping men, you don't think any of you can best her..."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Thursday March 10th, 2022 1:50:32 AM "What we need is someone to demand to see the chef and draw him out of the kitchen" Ash looks back over her shoulder to the others. "Does anyone have any ideas to get us in there? I'm worried about Zazu"
She has no doubt that Nightingale and Sahabiel could take care of themselves if things get rowdy.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday March 10th, 2022 7:11:33 AM "If I can get a few moments alone in the kitchen, I can set up a illusion to cover maybe enough height to cover someone crawling to the trap door that won't be noticed right away. We don't want a full height illusion, because someone will walk into it, but say just over knee height, even they might not notice as they walk through if they are acting by rote. And that height will allow sneaky people to enter with visual cover."
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday March 10th, 2022 1:18:13 PM What kind of illusion do you have in mind? We don't want to make sure we aren't doing anything that will alert them to something fishy going on.
ooc: not sure why last nights post didn't work.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday March 10th, 2022 1:42:44 PM "Well, If I can stand where the cook usually stands, I can make an illusion of the area he sees from there that is a couple feet closer to him, and only about 2 1/2 feet tall. So if he walks over to get something, he might miss that he steps through it with his legs but never sees it with his eyes. And being only that high, allows someone to crawl in and out as long as they are quiet, they won't be seen, without being invisible. But as I said, it requires me to be able to see it from his regular point of view or it'll be catty-wonky and easy to notice."
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Thursday March 10th, 2022 2:20:46 PM
Panzer walks up coiling his rope and stashing it in his backpack. " What's going on? Where is everyone?" Unobservant and scatterbrained he might be, but he CAN count and notes three people missing. He also doesn't miss the worried glances going round and the desperate hand wringing of Ash. [b]" Did you say you need someone to cause trouble for the cook?"
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday March 10th, 2022 6:26:37 PM
Sahabiel sits at her table with her drink. Even if nobody has taken her challenge yet, she has at least caused some interest and people at those few tables are somewhat distracted. She expect that she will get more going as soon as someone finds the courage to be the first to try her challenge, but she is not going overboard to convince them -- she is aiming to bring a distraction, not a circus.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Thursday March 10th, 2022 8:35:01 PM But wasn't it a halfling in the kitchen? That wouldn't be just his legs going through the illusion, at their height it would be pretty much eye level.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Thursday March 10th, 2022 8:43:58 PM
Naithi waits a minute for the others before her and Camalayas go looking for them.
DM Kathy Thursday March 10th, 2022 10:46:38 PM
In the common room, Nightingale lays down a gold piece for anyone who can best Sahabiel. Sahabiel sits, drinking quietly, until at last an elf man, a little tipsy, stands and approaches your table. "I'll take your challenge," he says and sits across from you. He is not musclebound, but then elves generally aren't. He looks athletic, even in his cups, and his face has a kind of roguish charm.
On the cellar stairs, Zazu remains crouched in the darkness.
At the door, Ash suggests a diversion to get the cook out of the kitchen. Beech suggests he use that opportunity to create an illusion to cover people going to the trapdoor.
Lothlo and Naithi join the group at the door. After a moment, Panzer does, too, and volunteers to be the one to create some trouble for the cook.
As you watch at the back door, a server comes into the kitchen and heads straight for the stewpot. "I need two venisons," she says, ladling stew into a bowl. The cook puts down the dish he is drying, hops down from the stool, and carries it over to the roast, where he carves two slices of venison, placing them on plates the server has already prepared with vegetables and bread. She nods to where a single loaf remains on a counter. "We all right for bread?" she asks.
"Plenty more where that came from," the cook assures her, and she returns to the common room.
Instead of returning to his dishes, the cook carves another piece of venison and prepares a plate. He removes a pipe from his apron pocket and carefully lights it with a coal. Balancing plate, fork, and pipe in one hand, he catches up the stool in the other hand and heads for the back door.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=23 ; d20+21=27 ; Thursday March 10th, 2022 11:36:31 PM
In the quietude, Zazu thinks that this is dumb. The wizard pauses to cast Mage Armor.
"Shoulda done that ten minutes ago. duh."
Then the wizard casts a Minor Illusion of the Halfling cook, carrying a bowl of stew. Zazu creeps down the stairs with his illusion, listening. If there is no other cover, the Reduced Zazu hides behind the illusion.
Perception 23 Stealth 27
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=20 ; d20+7=8 ; d2+8=9 ; Friday March 11th, 2022 10:33:12 AM
Panzer spots the cook coming and flattens himself against the wall beside the door. He then readies a haymaker to (hopefully) render the cook unconscious. Stealth 20 (pretty sure I can only ready one strike. However if Panzer fails to knock the cook out with his first blow, hopefully he will have 'surprise' on is side to take another action, like strike again) Power attack strike from behind, meaning to do nonlethal damage. Sigh, hits AC 8 Panzer expends a hero point retroactively to hopefully make that attack connect +4 so hit AC 12 for 9 nonlethal damage.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Friday March 11th, 2022 2:08:59 PM
Beech cringes internally. Thinking to himself, *This is getting out of hand in a hurry, and they now had the length of a smoke break, which isn't much time before it's guaranteed to hit the fan.*
Being to big to be stealthy, Beech gets ready to provide a diversion, namely setting something alight to keep attention away from the infiltration group....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday March 11th, 2022 6:38:36 PM
Ash creeps back from the doorway and behind Panzer. She isn't quite sure what's about to happen but knows she'll be next to useless up front.
She readies to cast a spell on the cook when he comes out. Nothing lethal mind you. For all she knows he could also be the local priest.
Ready action to cast Daze on the chef if he detects the party in some way. Will Save vs DC16 or be dazed for 1 round
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 d20+10=27 ; d20+5=15 ; Friday March 11th, 2022 8:37:45 PM
Naithi looks for a good hiding spot they she can quickly jump out and attack from should the need be .
Naithi stealth = 27 Camalayas stealth = 15
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+8=9 ; d20+12=31 ; Friday March 11th, 2022 9:13:04 PM
Lothlo looks for a place to hide, but doesn't find much. He glances around to make sure there are no other signs of danger, (perception = 31), but specializing in a bow decides to hold back for the moment, avoiding combat at least until he sees whether they have been caught.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Friday March 11th, 2022 11:10:26 PM
Nightingale simply drinks some ale and waits for something exciting to happen. She's most interested in the elf who stumbled over to challenge Sahabiel, and from which table or group of people he was sitting with.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 d20=12 ; Saturday March 12th, 2022 10:45:23 AM
[i(ooc: Sorry that I am late with this)[/i]
Also ooc - Presented with an athletic looking elven man with a roguish charm, I am kind of not sure where the line is on what is allowed in a PG13 game in how Sahabiel responds to this? Can she compliment him on his looks and play into that charm, or should she avoid anything that could be construed as creating potential for tension or attraction? I also don't want to overcompensate and play my character as some ice queen completely immune to charm. Depending on yes or no it being okay, please just imagine the tone in which she speaks in the next paragraph to reflect that.
Sahabiel looks up at the elf that joins her table, and smiles faintly, following him with her eyes as he sits down. "Good to see a man willing to give me sport. Ya look the part, now let's see yer strength, hm?". She sets her elbow on the table, extends her arm and takes the man's hand..
(ooc: I should have thought of this before, but all the books with rules for festival and pub games are non-core. Grapple rules also don't really work as they're not written for a symmetrical situation where there isn't an attacker and defender. Shall we just do opposed CMB checks or opposed STR checks, either way highest wins?)
Roll 1d20 = 12; If we do opposed CMB, that is a 20 for Sahabiel (12+8), or if we do opposed STR checks, that is a 17 for Sahabiel (12+5)
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+10=13 ; Saturday March 12th, 2022 12:15:57 PM
Boyo sneaks along with Naithi and Camalayas.
Stealth 13
The dire bunny is starting to get a bit annoyed at Zazu for going off alone. The familiar directs the emotion of annoyance down the telempathic link.
DM Kathy d20=5 ; Saturday March 12th, 2022 1:47:18 PM
In the common room, Nightingale looks on as Sahabiel flirts a bit with the man who challenged her. He grins in response. "I might just surprise you," he says.
He is strong, but Sahabiel is stronger. That doesn't matter, though, as he has no intention of finishing the match. Just as your arms begin pulling against one another, he leans in and gives you a kiss! A shout of laughter and scattered applause come from his friends, even as his arm is banged down on the table. "Your game, cutie," he says, then stands and gives an ironic bow.
Perched on the cellar stairs, Zazu casts Mage Armor. Then he creates an illusion of the cook, carrying a bowl of stew. You want to place it on the stairs in front of you, but you are working in near-total darkness. You think you got the distance right, but you're not sure about the elevation. The illusion may appear to be on the stairs, or it may appear to be having above them. Or it may appear to be sunk into them, with a step emerging from its shins. It's hard to say without being able to see what you're doing. You then attempt to creep down the stairs, still in near-total darkness, Make an Acrobatics check.
But the real action is at the back door. Naithi and Lothlo scramble to hide themselves, while Beech prepares to create a diversion. Panzer flattens against the wall, with Ash right beside him.
The cook emerges from the door, frowning a little when he sees Beech. "Hello," he says, looking somewhat puzzled. Then Panzer steps out and clocks him. The halfling goes down like a sack of potatoes. Beech's diversion and Ash's spell are not needed; the halfling is unconscious.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Saturday March 12th, 2022 5:16:45 PM (ooc: I guess I got a show don't tell answer to my question, and it looks like the line I was worried about crossing is a good bit further out! ;)
Sahabiel looks shocked for a moment, not stunned, just shocked. Probably to the amusement of her irreverent assailant. Still, she is acutely aware of where she is and that she does not want to make the wrong kind of scene -- no matter how good a distraction it would create, it would also be a regrettably short one.
Last time she came to this town, she had been captivated by a harpy, and danced, flirted and made merry with members of a troupe of roaming fey. Weirder things than a stolen kiss had happened to her.
She sits back up and brushes her hair back and, in response to the man's bow, grins at him with a face that bespeaks that she is annoyed with him, but not angry. "...so it looks like I became yer sport instead..." Recovering, she manages to laugh as she waves a finger at him. "Yer a rogue and one of these days it is going to land that charming face of ya in trouble..." she pauses for effect before continuing; "...but not tonight, not from me. Now the next one that tries that though-" she glances around the room "-I suggest ya consider that now I'm wise to it, and I won't be so surprised again that I'd let yer hand go so easily after, eh?"
It was a good thing she had already been enjoying her own ale to mask the scent of it on the lips of that guy. And since getting the pub a bit riled up and clamorous was her goal, she is not entirely displeased about the result, even if the how of it had now come at a different kind of expense to her.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Saturday March 12th, 2022 7:01:01 PM
Panzer leans down and makes sure the cook is still breathing. He then scoops up the cook, the stools and the pipe and sets then down in the trees where they are not so noticable. He picks up the plate and while munching on the venison asks Ash " OK, what now?"
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Saturday March 12th, 2022 7:24:49 PM
Ash's jaw drops as Panzer knocks the cook out with just one punch. "Er... Let's follow Zazu. Just because the elemental didn't see anyone in the room will Ena doesn't mean there aren't people in adjoining rooms. Zazu is capable and all, but could get outnumbered very quickly"
She goes back to the doorway and starts leaning around it to make sure no-one else is inside. If it's empty she'll proceed to where Zazu disappeared.
Zazu (AC20, HP25) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+4=14 ; Monday March 14th, 2022 2:18:24 PM
Zazu tries to carefully and quietly go downstairs without tripping or making a sound!
Acrobatics 14.
If the elf sees the light from the trap door opening above, then freeze, listen, and wait to see what happens.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Monday March 14th, 2022 4:09:04 PM
Beech steps into the kitchen, and having seen some of the plates of food that are served, He'll make make up 2 or 3 extra and put them on the rack above the stove to keep them warm. Then scribbles a note on a scrap.
"Havin a smoke, plates ova tha stove."
And then he'll step back outside and staying careful, he'll keep watch in the kitchen.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday March 14th, 2022 8:30:42 PM
At her table, Sahabiel reads the mood of the room. Perhaps that guy, antics and all, would still work as an icebreaker and someone else would take her up on that challenge more seriously. If not and everybody is holding off because it has gotten awkward, well, then she might have no choice but to milk that one guy's antics for all it could provide in distraction, to keep the attention of patrons and bouncers on what was happening here in this room, and not on any noises from the back.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Monday March 14th, 2022 9:06:04 PM I hope he's doing all right down there, not sure what the best plan is. If we're all heading down, I'll join you, probably best to make sure we can get out fast at this point before someone notices the cook is missing.
DM Kathy d6=1 ; Monday March 14th, 2022 10:25:36 PM Sahabiel takes the stolen kiss in stride, and calls for her next opponent. An older half-elf man, also well-muscled, steps up to accept. "Let's see what you've got," he says matter-of-factly.
Zazu attempts to creep quietly down the stairs. It doesn't go as smoothly as you would have liked. You misjudge the steep angle of the stairs and try to put your foot in the wrong place. You get down the stairs, rather more quickly than you had planned, and take 1 point of nonlethal damage.
Outside, Panzer stashes the unconscious cook, along with his stool, then nobly prevents the dinner from going to waste. Beech begins plating more meals, as Ash approaches the trap door and Lothlo urges them all to hurry. Those in the kitchen (Ash and Beech, and possibly Lothlo, Panzer, and Naithi) hear a series of faint thumps from the direction of the trap door.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Monday March 14th, 2022 10:33:54 PM "Great idea Beech!" Ash responds to Beech's clever way to cover the cooks absence.
The thumping sound isn't good. Zazu might already might be in a fight.
Ash crouches by the trap door and looks to the others. She positions herself so that when it opens she's not in the way of anyone else (ie: she'll be behind the door when it's open). She counts down on her fingers to let the others be ready for it. "1... 2... 3!" On three she opens the door.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Monday March 14th, 2022 11:17:37 PM
Nightingale gasps when the rogue steals the kiss, and then applauds as Sahabiel does with it, rather than trounce the poor elf. When she sees the next taker stand up and wander over she reminds him, "I've got a gold over here that says you can't beat, remember that."
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Monday March 14th, 2022 11:46:55 PM
Naithi waits in the shadows for the door to open.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday March 15th, 2022 2:18:03 AM
Beech watches to see how high the trap door opens, then makes his illusion just big enough to cove it being opened with out being able to see it as open.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d100=63 ; Tuesday March 15th, 2022 8:30:57 PM
Panzer looks down the hole and quickly casts a light spell. He keeps it dim barely more light than a candle. He then heads down thro ugh the hatch.
Zazu (AC20, HP25, 1 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=28 ; Tuesday March 15th, 2022 8:31:31 PM
Zazu rises carefully and looks to see if anyone has noticed.
Perception 28
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=20 ; Tuesday March 15th, 2022 9:10:27 PM Looks like there is no turning back now. Lothlo follows behind Panzer, grateful to have a light source to guide his steps. He looks around for signs of traps or any other people down here.
Perception = 20
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 d20=11 ; Tuesday March 15th, 2022 9:22:53 PM
Back in the front of the pub meanwhile, Sahabiel acknowledges her next challenger. "Ya will see. I will not hold back". She braces as they take their places, and hopes that Nightingale will get some cheering going around her matches. Not just to cover for their companions, but also because she is kind of getting into the spirit of things, and competing before an audience just watching in silence is somehow less than satisfactory..? She has not seen anyone start placing bets though, which would be the great motivator for people to get louder about wanting her or her opponent to win.
Roll 1d20=11, that makes either STR check 16 or CMB check 19 for Sahabiel
DM Kathy d20=8 ; Tuesday March 15th, 2022 10:26:26 PM Zazu gets to his feet and checks to see if anyone noticed. You hear some noise from above you.
Ash gives it the count of three, then opens the trap door. Panzer conjures a dim light and heads down, Lothlo following. Beech casts an illusion to cover the opened trap door while Naithi waits to see what will happen.
The cellar is not overly large, and is storing quite a bit. You can move around down here, weaving among the bins and barrels, but it's not the kind of place you'd choose for a fight. Luckily, you are the only ones down here.
In the common room, the challenger grasps Sahabiel's arm. He is stronger than he looks. You pull back and forth for a few minutes, but in the end, Sahabiel pushes the half-elf's arm down onto the table. "Whew!" he says. "Good match."
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+10=13 ; Tuesday March 15th, 2022 11:40:30 PM
Ash waits until everyone is through the trap door and then follows, closing the door behind her. She looks to see if there is a lock on this side of it.
With everyone in front of her she can't quite see what's going on.
Perception: 13
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday March 16th, 2022 5:17:07 PM
Beech heads back to the edge of the yard and finds a place where he can keep watch of the backdoor, leaving it open so he can see the trapdoor hatch. Since he knows it's an illusion, he can see through it easy enough. He'll keep his bow out and easy to use if needed as well as his spells.... He just hopes the others don't waste time down there, things can't remain covered for long.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+4=9 ; Wednesday March 16th, 2022 5:36:40 PM
Panzer looks around the cellar trying to figure out how far down the steps have taken them. This might give some clue as to where to look for an entrance to the Den of Thieves. He also tries to determine if the cellar is completely below the foorprint of the building or not. Profession miner 9
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday March 16th, 2022 9:00:33 PM "Good match", a smiling Sahabiel agrees with her defeated challenger, in a tone of respect for this fellow half-elf that made her work hard a good few minutes for this victory. "Ya gave me a good challenge there. Not yer win, but for that good showing I'd buy ya yer next mug if ya will let me?"
(If there is no objection on the man's part to letting a woman pay for a drink for him, Sahabiel will wave over the barkeep and slip him the few copper to make the man's next mug of ale paid for.)
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=26 ; Wednesday March 16th, 2022 9:04:47 PM
Lothlo glances down the stairs for anything that looks off. No enemies that I saw, but there could still be traps. Let's try to hurry and join up, then find our missing person.. Perception = 26
Zazu (AC20, HP25, 1 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Wednesday March 16th, 2022 9:42:25 PM
Assuming Zazu sees the party, the rogue whispers, "Hello, friends!"
The illusion also bows and nods.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Wednesday March 16th, 2022 10:07:18 PM
Nightingale will watch to see if any other takers are heading towards Sahabiel, if so, she taps her gold piece on the tabletop. She's also trying to keep a weather eye out on whatever it is her friends are doing in the back part of the tavern.
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 d20+2=5 ; d20+12=29 ; Wednesday March 16th, 2022 10:29:10 PM
Naithi and Camalayas look for any secret passages.
Naithi perception = 29 Camalayas uses scent = 5
DM Kathy Wednesday March 16th, 2022 10:34:42 PM Beech goes out the back door and tries to keep an eye on the trap door. You immediately realize that this is nearly impossible. The trap door is off to one side, so about the only way to keep it in sight is to stand literally in the doorway.
Looking around, Panzer can tell that the cellar is all under the footprint of the tavern. It is smaller than the tavern's footprint, but no part of it extends outward.
Zazu greets his friends, as does his illusion.
Ash looks around but sees nothing of note; it is Lothlo who discovers the secret door. It is between two shelving units, which create a kind of corridor. It does not seem to be trapped.
In the common room, Sahabiel buys her defeated challenger a drink. Nobody immediately steps up to take his place.
Nightingale is concerned about whatever her friends are up to in the back. You can't see them from here, of course, and it's unlikely that you'd hear anything at this distance. Of course, the privies are out back, so you could go back and check on things without arousing suspicion. Maybe you should do that, and maybe you should take Sahabiel with you, just in case things get interesting.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+10=29 ; Thursday March 17th, 2022 2:39:49 AM
Now downstairs, Ash uses the Locate Creature spell to get a bearing on where Ena might be.
She's relieved to see that Zazu is unharmed. "We heard some banging. Is everything alright?"
--------------------- Perception: 29
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Thursday March 17th, 2022 12:22:12 PM
Beech stays back at the edge. but listens for movement in the kitchen, in case he needs to make up a couple more plates of food.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+1=5 ; Thursday March 17th, 2022 3:01:56 PM
Once the door is checked for traps and alarms, Panzer will push it open and proceed towards.....well whatever is on the other side. Perception 5
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Thursday March 17th, 2022 6:29:39 PM (ooc: Sorry if this is too meta)
Sahabiel experiences a sense of higher power nudging her towards a course of action, and being a priestess of sorts under the armor, she is inclined to listen. She will accompany Nightingale if approached to, mentioning something about how it looks like nobody seems in a hurry to be her next challenger anyway.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Thursday March 17th, 2022 8:17:45 PM
Nightingale will stand up and stretch, then head towards the kitchen, while nodding at Sahabiel. She'll step out of sight and start looking for where her friends are or went ... knowing that they get into trouble at times
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=18 ; Thursday March 17th, 2022 9:06:51 PM I think I found something... A passage of some sort. I don't think it's trapped, This may be where they have Ena. If Ash's spell points us this way we should probably hurry... but keep an eye out for traps or guards.
perception = 18
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Thursday March 17th, 2022 9:09:34 PM
Naithi agrees with Lothlo's assessment and offers to go first through the door.
DM Kathy Thursday March 17th, 2022 10:41:23 PM Ash casts her spell and can tell that Ena is beyond the secret door.
Naithi volunteers to be first through the door, but Panzer has already beaten her to it. Panzer sees a tunnel stretching ahead into the darkness. Its walls and floor are dirt, but there are supports every few feet.
Lothlo urges haste.
Beech keeps an eye on the kitchen, but the only ones who enter are Nightingale and Sahabiel.
Quick communication ensues, and you all understand that there is a secret door, it has just been opened, and you don't have a really clear idea of what's on the other side.
Zazu (AC20, HP25, 1 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=31 ; d20+11=29 ; Thursday March 17th, 2022 11:51:42 PM
The rogue looks for traps, if possible while concentrating on the illusion.
[Zazu has made an illusion of the halfling chef, to send in front of the party as they go forward.]
Perception 31
Disarm if any are found: 29!
While working, Zazu bashfully whispers that the banging was from stumbling in the dark.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Friday March 18th, 2022 11:28:55 AM
Holding the tiny ember he created in front of him, Panzer sheds just enough light for his enhanced vision to pick out the path. He is short, so Zazu should be able to look over his head to see if he is about to set off anything bad. He remembers the size of the tavern above and tries to gauge his position as he goes. The spell said Ena was just outside the back door so he shouldn't need to go far. If/when he reaches a portal or turn he will pause, draw his right hand blade and close his hand most of the way to cover the liht before he presses on. This should also give his companions a chance to warn him of traps.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=26 ; Friday March 18th, 2022 9:06:10 PM
Lothlo follows behind the keen eyed Zazu. His eyes scan down the passage way for signs of traps or ambush, and his ears are on the alert for either a guard or signs that their prisoner is nearby. Perception = 26
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Friday March 18th, 2022 9:22:13 PM
Ash tries not to smile as Zazu reveals the source of the noise to simply have been the elf stumbling around in the dark.
She can't see in the dark like some of the others, so stays towards the rear and out of their way.
"She's down that way" Ash whispers to the group.
DM Kathy Friday March 18th, 2022 11:07:11 PM Panzer cautiously leads the way down the secret passage, with Zazu's chef illusion going before him.
Lothlo follows, alert for any signs of danger.
Ash tells the others that Ena is through the passage, and follows her companions.
From his position in the lead, Panzer can tell when the passage moves beyond the tavern's back door. It goes forward a short distance, then Panzer can tell that the passage opens into a wider space. There is no door, just a doorway to whatever larger space lies on the other side.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Friday March 18th, 2022 11:34:53 PM
Panzer stops, recasts Light on the pebble in his hand and tosses it into the space before him. While it is airborne he draws his kukris and crouches, ready to pounce on a guard if one is present. The crouch should also give Lothlo a decent shot
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d100=17 ; Friday March 18th, 2022 11:36:30 PM
spell failure is OK
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Saturday March 19th, 2022 4:22:10 AM
Although she had presumed that her limited talent for stealth would leave her part if the distraction rather than going down there herself, there is no time to think about it now as being caught as a group in the kitchen feels like it would be bad in itself. Especially once she starts being brought up to speed on matters of knocked out chefs and parts of the kitchen now being covered in illusions.
"Alright... Beech, it looks like I am with you. What are we doing?"
Zazu (AC20, HP25, 1 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) d20+13=24 ; Saturday March 19th, 2022 11:32:10 AM
Zazu cautiously moves forward, ten feet behind the chef-illusion.
The chef holds up a hand, as if he had tossed the pebble. He clears his throat. (Minor illusion allows for minor sounds, so hopefully that's ok.)
Perception 24
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Saturday March 19th, 2022 7:18:38 PM "Listening for problems in the kitchen, I made up a few plates of food after Panzer cold-cocked the cook and ditched his back near the outhouse. I also set an illusion around the area of the trap door so they can open it without it being seen. I just hope they don't take too long and our luck can't last forever." Beech makes sure his bow is not blocked by overhead limbs and stays loose....
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 Sunday March 20th, 2022 12:15:04 AM
Ash follows along with with the others. She keeps her position at the back and tries hard not to bump into whoever is in front of her.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+7=16 ; Sunday March 20th, 2022 8:05:47 PM
Lothlo doesn't want to unnecessarily attack someone, especially since they haven't yet confirmed that the emissary was kidnapped. However, he's also not about to let kidnappers get free shots in on his friends if possible, so Lothlo readies an arrow to disarm any threat that may appear.
Disarm Trick Shot CMB = 16
***Active spells and abilities*** Spells and Conditions in effect on self:
Sharpshooter Skills "Can shoot ranged weapons at opponents in melee without penalty, +1 bonus on attack and damage with ranged weapons at ranges up to 30 feet, can take a –1 penalty on all ranged attack rolls to gain a +2 bonus on all ranged damage rolls (increases at +4 bab), Only a –1 penalty per full range increment between you and your target" -Trick shots available: Disarm Trick, Ricochet Trick, Staple Trick Consumables Tracking: 0 arrows
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Monday March 21st, 2022 9:01:03 PM
Nightingale will keep an eye out with Beech and Sahabiel until she is needed below ...
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Monday March 21st, 2022 9:23:33 PM
Naithi and Camalayas continue down below with the others
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Monday March 21st, 2022 9:32:27 PM
Sahabiel takes a position as indicated by Beech. Her forte is hitting things hard when necessary, not so much sneaking around them.
(ooc: actually I am a little confused on this myself, because that line could be read two ways - are we in the kitchen and listening for trouble, or are we listening for trouble in the kitchen while ourselves being out the door?)
DM Kathy Monday March 21st, 2022 10:29:21 PM Panzer casts Light on a pebble and tosses it forward, drawing his weapons and crouching for an attack.
Zazu's illusion steps forward.
There is no response from the room ahead of you, to either the pebble or the illusory chef. You can see that the floor of the next room is stone, in contrast to the dirt floor of the tunnel. The walls also appear to be stone, although they're in pretty dim light so it's hard to say for sure. You cannot see the whole room--just what's in front of the doorway--but you see no guards, no furniture, no movement.
Nothing continues to happen.
Behind Panzer and Zazu are Lothlo, Naithi, and Ash, in that order (?)
Sahabiel and Nightingale are in the kitchen, watching and listening for trouble. Beech is just outside the back door, also on the alert for trouble, staying where he can see his illusion and the trap door.
Zazu (AC20, HP25, 1 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Monday March 21st, 2022 11:00:09 PM
"Well, let's continue onwards," says Zazu. First illusion, then himself and Panzer.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 7:05:07 AM
Panzer steps into the larger space beyond and takes a look around. Ena should be right around here someplace.
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 1:09:12 PM
Beech just stays alert, not knowing when trouble will hit, but knowing it's coming is starting to fray his nerves just a bit.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+10=23 ; Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 7:48:25 PM
Ash keeps watch over her shoulder to make sure they aren't being followed (by anyone other than the rest of the party). She tries to figure out whether they are currently under the tavern, or have ventured in a different direction.
Perception: 23
Naithi (JamesD) AC: 19/13/17 HP: 50/50 , CMD = 16 Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 8:05:55 PM
Naithi and Camalayas continue onward, mining as silently as possible.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 8:57:55 PM (ooc: DM update seems to presume Sahabiel is in the kitchen, but what this is based on is still as unclear to me as it was in the ooc comment of my previous post. It would not be Sahabiel's idea to stay in the kitchen - I am only where Beech wanted her to go, or where the DM places me for story expedience, and I still have not heard any confirmation that inside the kitchen is where Beech actually wanted Sahabiel to be. I am not taking responsibility for my position - already only left the pub common room because of DM hinting it would work better for the story, so if I am going to be somewhere that goes a bit against the character to begin with, I can not post further in-character content until someone can tell me where that would be. This is not to be difficult, it just is hard to begin posting about what Sahabiel is doing if I don't know if she is inside or outside, because she would have very different concerns on her mind in one place than in the other.)
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 10:08:29 PM
Feeling like a third wheel, Nightingale begins straightening up and organizing whatever part of the kitchen is near her.
DM Kathy Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 10:13:20 PM Zazu and Panzer step into the underground room. You can see now that the walls, floor, and ceiling are all stone. The center of the room is clear, but a few empty barrels, and some broken furniture, line the walls. There is a door on the far side of the room, on the opposite wall from where you entered. The door is shut.
Among the broken furniture is a makeshift bed with a simple mattress and blanket. Lying on the bed, asleep or unconscious, is an elf woman. Panzer does not recognize her, but Zazu can confirm that this is Ena Orira, the missing emissary. Other than Ena, there is nobody else in the room.
Lothlo, Ash, and Naithi are in the tunnel, although they can move into the room if they want.
Beech remains at the back door.
Sahabiel and Nightingale, having investigated the kitchen, are free to go back to the common room if they want, or to remain in the kitchen and see what transpires.
Ash (RobC) -- AC 16/12/14 -- CMD 12 -- HP 41/41 d20+10=12 ; Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 10:44:22 PM
Ash takes a cautious approach as she enters the room and first checks with her Locate Creature spell that this is in fact Ena and not an illusion or doppleganger of some kind.
Assuming the spell indicates this is her, Ash will approach Ena and kneel beside her. She checks over the woman for signs of injury and to make sure she is still alive. She tries to stay quiet as she does so.
-------------- Heal: 14 (Take10) to check Ena for injuries Perception: 12
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 d20+12=17 ; Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 11:29:52 PM
Lothlo slowly enters the room with the group behind the illusion. He looks around the room for signs that they are about to be ambushed, alarms, or any signs that something is off. perception = 17
Zazu (AC20, HP25, 1 nonlethal) and Boyo the bunny (AC16, HP12) (Cayzle) Tuesday March 22nd, 2022 11:46:25 PM
Zazu casts Detect Magic and scans the room and the woman.
Panzer Braun (David F) AC 20 (T14, FF17) CMD 20 HP 45/45 ) Character Sheet d20+7=11 ; Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 6:06:38 AM
Panzer suddenly GETS IT and almost smacks himself in the forehead. THIS ROOM IS STONE!! All the little mistakes they had made before now were absorbed into the earthen walls. STONE WALLS reverberated sound, amplifying it, making it easier to hear through a closed door. Zazu casts a spell. It is quiet, but sounds deafening to him now. No time for messing around. They had to go. Panzer sheathes his blades and steps quietly as he can in between Ena and the closed door. He reaches into his shirt and pulls out the WLA symbol he wears on a chain there. He shakes her shoulder gently but firmly to wake her, holding the symbol out so she can see it and making a shushing gesture with his other hand and his lips. He then proceeds to pick her up and get moving for the exit. Stealth 11
Beech (JohnC) AC 14(18)/14/14,HP 20/20 Character Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 5:33:24 PM
Beech, motions the others out of the kitchen, then pulls the other illusion scroll out and looking across the back yard, looks for a place where the group can stand comfortably, but away from the privy path, and in a location that sees little traffic. He will then cast the spell, leaving enough room for them to stand behind it and remain covered from view. He then leads the others over to the area and behind the illusion, he drags a line in the dirt behind the illusion and informs them that that's the line of sight from the other side.
Sahabiel (EstherLauren) -- AC 22/11/21 -- HP: 40/40 Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 6:50:37 PM
Sahabiel nods her understanding at Beech. She sees it as their task now to make sure nobody else goes down that cellar hatch that would end up catching the stealth team in the back unawares, or if the stealth team needs to make an escape from pursuit from within, that no pursuers would be allowed to reach top-side.
What she is not entirely convinced about is that using an illusion to hide them is necessary at all, as two women going about their business seemingly getting caught up in conversation with a third person behind the pub, where they had perfectly legitimate excuse to be on account of the privies, did not strike her as alarmingly suspicious? Regardless, she'll go along with that.
Lothlo (WillD) -- AC: 20/15/16, HP: 45/45, CMD: 21 Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 9:10:47 PM
Lothlo notes Panzer's concern and when he casts the spell understands. However, he believes the concern is unfounded. The rest of the party was upstairs and they know how quiet things were and that nobody was alerted. No doubt a basement with a hidden room designed for less than legal had made sure that sounds wound travel so that the sounds of those illegal activities would remain unheard by prying ears.
Nightingale (JonS) HP 12/27 AC 18 CMD: 21 d20+9=27 ; Wednesday March 23rd, 2022 9:42:48 PM
Nightingale will follow Beech and Sahabiel to the other side of the illusion. Trying to maintain some amount of stealth she'll make her way over
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