[LPF] Elenore's Jewels

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos nods at Tyrien's reminder, and makes sure his coin purse is also available before sneaking into the main bathing area. He holds back a frown as he catches sight of no half-elves in the main area, though on second thought, this might be better for him.

With a subtle gesture, he bids Tyrien hold back a moment while he tries to get a glimpse into the massage room. Given how close it is, if Blancher is there, he might be able to distract the main room enough for Tyrien to sneak past quickly. If not, he'll have to think of something else.

[sblock=ooc]As above, since it's close enough for Tyrien to get there in a single move if necessary, Eanos will try to keep Tyrien out of sight for now. Trying to get a peek into the two close rooms to see if our bearded half-elf might be in there. Not sure if you want a roll for that or not, but did one just in case:

Perception without ioun stone (1d20+12=22)

If he has to move much further, Eanos will try to signal the servant first; I'm not sure if I'll have him try to bluff the guy into leaving for a specialty drink or just straight bribe him, but getting him over to Eanos without abadoning Tyrien would be his preference, and if Eanos is playing the fop again, he'd be the sort who would summon someone rather than go to him.[/sblock]

MAP

[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +6
AC: 13 (15 w/ SoF) 20 (22 w/ SoF)
HP: 41 Current: 41
CMB: +5 CMD: 18 Fort: +6+5 Reflex: +6+5 Will: +9+8

**cloak no longer available

Conditions: Courtier's Outfit & Jewelry (avoids penalty to Diplomacy checks with nobles / courtiers).

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:component pouch / towel.

Note: only has dagger avail at moment. No armor

Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 20/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 27/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)
-30 gp Courtier's Outfit
-50 gp jewelry to complete Courtier's Outfit
-2 gp bribing barman for information
-50 gp bribing guard (weapon)
-50 gp bribing guard (Tyrien's entry)

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 1/6 remaining
Bane: 6/6 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 5/6 rounds remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 13): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (5/5 remaining)(DC 14): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (4/4 remaining)(DC 15): Silence, Weapon of Awe, Bloodhound, Spiritual Weapon[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:57pm: The Roses - Bath House ~

Tyrien stay puts.

Eanos has no trouble getting a peek into the Massage room, there is a little window. Inside is a woman kneading the broad back of a very hairy man face down on a padded table. Judging by the frame, the patron is definitely not half-elven and is extremely overweight.

A few more stems and he can see a tall lanky gentleman trying to get his foot into the cold water of the frigidarium. Not your target.

[sblock=Combat Information]

Tyrien:   64/64 HP remaining; 
Eanos:    41/41 HP remaining;  

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]Sounds like you have an idea how to accomplish this.[/sblock] Updated Map

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

[sblock=ooc]An idea, yes. I'm not sure if it's a good one, but let's see...[/sblock]

Eanos suppresses the sigh as he's not lucky enough to have his target so close, but realizing there are at least two larger rooms that might contain Blancher, and recognizing that time is growing short, he decides to try killing two birds with one stone. Fully engaging with his dilettante persona, he smiles slyly and gestures for the staff member with the drinks to come over.

"I'm so very much hoping you can help me," he says with affected ease. "I'm looking for Master Blancher, as I've a bit of business with him, but since time is pressing, I'm hoping perhaps you can help me find him?" His hand falls such that his coin purse jangles slightly as he asks the question, making it clear he's willing to pay for the information.

[sblock=ooc]Trying not to push things too much, but I figure wait staff would probably respond to a summons without needing any special successes, so I kind of assumed that (though I didn't change the map, just in case).

Assuming he comes when gestured for, though, I'm going one question / task at a time here to try to avoid further assumptions. First up, trying to find Blancher, then I have to decide if it's better to try to get rid of the waiter or bribe him for more help getting Tyrien through the open space...

Inquire as to Blancher's whereabouts (1d20+10=21)[/sblock]


[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +6
AC: 13 (15 w/ SoF) 20 (22 w/ SoF)
HP: 41 Current: 41
CMB: +5 CMD: 18 Fort: +6+5 Reflex: +6+5 Will: +9+8

**cloak no longer available

Conditions: Courtier's Outfit & Jewelry (avoids penalty to Diplomacy checks with nobles / courtiers).

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:component pouch / towel.

Note: only has dagger avail at moment. No armor

Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 20/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 27/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)
-30 gp Courtier's Outfit
-50 gp jewelry to complete Courtier's Outfit
-2 gp bribing barman for information
-50 gp bribing guard (weapon)
-50 gp bribing guard (Tyrien's entry)

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 1/6 remaining
Bane: 6/6 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 5/6 rounds remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 13): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (5/5 remaining)(DC 14): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (4/4 remaining)(DC 15): Silence, Weapon of Awe, Bloodhound, Spiritual Weapon[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:57pm: The Roses - Bath House ~

The complainer in the frigidarium moves past Eanos towards the large pool. He doesn't appear to notice Tyrien peeking from the changing room.

The man with the drinks approaches and is polite. His eyes drop to the jangling coin purse and then return to look at Eanos' face once again as he replies, "It is not a problem, sir. Happy to be of assistance."

"If the one you seek is not one of those in this room, then perhaps you should look in the steam room over there."

He nods in the direction of the closed door with the fogged up window.

"There is no one outside and I do believe Master Blancher was here with us earlier."

[sblock=Combat Information]

Tyrien:   64/64 HP remaining; 
Eanos:    41/41 HP remaining;  

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]While it appears to be almost too easy, that is worth another Success on dice rolling. That is 6 Successes. You will credit for the Skill Challenge, but you still might need to use more skills to get Tyrien past the Serving Man.

I agree, this is a situation that you probably do not want to assume too much and push forward to hard. Normally, I am perfectly fine with taking things one step at a time. We do have some outside pressure to finish, but that is lessened with Coils of Flame still in progress. No worries, all good. [/sblock] Updated Map

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

"Oh, excellent good, sirrah. Excellent good. Now," here Eanos affects an exaggerated look around the room, as if casting about for eavesdroppers, before leaning in. His face takes on a mischievous smirk as he whispers, "I am hoping you might do me one last favor.

"You see, I'm looking to surprise the good Master Blancher with a rather exotic, ahem, 'drink' that is not on your current menu. She's ... oh, goodness, I've gone and given up the secret, haven't I?" here a soft titter. "I'm hoping I might earn your help in my delivery of this rather unique surprise beverage? I would hate, for example, to see him sample the vintage only to cause too much trouble after said sampling, you see?"

[sblock=ooc]Trying to get rid of him comes with the extra complication of trying to leave past him, as well, and that doesn't account for other servants who might show up while we're in the other room, so this seems like the best route. Staff have already proven amenable to bribes, at least.

Since he's 'code talking' about wine when he means a woman, I figure Bluff, maybe, like before?

Surreptitiously bribe server (1d20+13=30)[/sblock]

[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +6
AC: 13 (15 w/ SoF) 20 (22 w/ SoF)
HP: 41 Current: 41
CMB: +5 CMD: 18 Fort: +6+5 Reflex: +6+5 Will: +9+8

**cloak no longer available

Conditions: Courtier's Outfit & Jewelry (avoids penalty to Diplomacy checks with nobles / courtiers).

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:component pouch / towel.

Note: only has dagger avail at moment. No armor

Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 20/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 27/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)
-30 gp Courtier's Outfit
-50 gp jewelry to complete Courtier's Outfit
-2 gp bribing barman for information
-50 gp bribing guard (weapon)
-50 gp bribing guard (Tyrien's entry)

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 1/6 remaining
Bane: 6/6 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 5/6 rounds remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 13): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (5/5 remaining)(DC 14): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (4/4 remaining)(DC 15): Silence, Weapon of Awe, Bloodhound, Spiritual Weapon[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:57pm: The Roses - Bath House ~

The serving man nods and then looks surprised as he catches on.

"Ah, I see, sir. I can accept... your gratuity and help keep the surprise a secret. I will do what I can to ensure you are not disturbed in the steam room."

After slipping the 'tip' into his tunic pocket, he makes a point to start taking to one of the patrons to distract him some looking in Eanos's direction.

[sblock=Combat Information]

Tyrien:   64/64 HP remaining; 
Eanos:    41/41 HP remaining;  

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]Sure, that roll will work wonders. I took the liberty of assuming you bribed him based on intentions so you know he accepts and take the next steps.[/sblock] Updated Map

 

[jkason]

Eanos nods his thanks, then moves with more subtlety than his persona would suggest, taking up a position which helps block the massage room's view of the exit from the lockers.

"Steam room, straight across," he whispers to the waiting Tyrien. "On my signal, yes?"

He proceeds, then, to show a genuine delight at some architectural feature on the other side of the room, his more overt expressions meant to turn the heads of anyone else looking his way. In the brief space of time wherein lookee loos have their heads turned to try to figure out what the newcomer's amazed by, he gestures for Tyrien to move with stealth and haste, using his own body to try to obscure the view of anyone who might turn around in the meanwhile.

[sblock=ooc]I'm not sure on how to roll / describe this, so I just put the whole plan there. It has to kind of happen all at once to work, anyway, so I didn't see it as discrete steps so much as one hopefully-smooth-though complex maneuver. We can stutter back a bit if necessary, of course, and I only updated the map to the first location where Eanos would begin. As I see it, the threats left are:

* the open door to the massage room

* nosy patrons who might not take well to a lady parading about.

The plan seeks to address both of them, through a combination of distraction and obfuscation, so I did both Stealth and Bluff (create distraction is Bluff, right?) rolls, and I figure you can apply them as needed. I figure Tyrien will have a Stealth roll of her own, as well:

Stealth without Ioun stone; bluff both to conceal Tyrien moving to steam room. (1d20+15=20, 1d20+13=23)[/sblock]

ETA: Sorry: MAP LINK

[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +6
AC: 13 (15 w/ SoF) 20 (22 w/ SoF)
HP: 41 Current: 41
CMB: +5 CMD: 18 Fort: +6+5 Reflex: +6+5 Will: +9+8

**cloak no longer available

Conditions: Courtier's Outfit & Jewelry (avoids penalty to Diplomacy checks with nobles / courtiers).

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:component pouch / towel.

Note: only has dagger avail at moment. No armor

Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 20/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 27/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)
-30 gp Courtier's Outfit
-50 gp jewelry to complete Courtier's Outfit
-2 gp bribing barman for information
-50 gp bribing guard (weapon)
-50 gp bribing guard (Tyrien's entry)

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 1/6 remaining
Bane: 6/6 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 5/6 rounds remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 13): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (5/5 remaining)(DC 14): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (4/4 remaining)(DC 15): Silence, Weapon of Awe, Bloodhound, Spiritual Weapon[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

Tyrien, Half-elven Archeress

Nodding, Tyrien graps another towel and drapes it over her head like a hood of a cloak.

She whispers, "Okay, I am ready. Let's go."

Using the cover provided by Eanos, she hustles across the open space to the steam room door. Reaching the door, she pulls it open and enters the doorway. Her body is blocked from view of the pool area by the door itself as she holds it open for her red-headed escort to follow right behind.

[sblock=Crunch]Stealth (1d20+16=34)[/sblock][sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +20 (low-light vision)
AC: 18 (11 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 64 Current: 64
CMB: +9 CMD: 28(21ff) Fort: +6 Reflex: +12 Will: +5
+2 Will vs. Enchantments
Special: Immune to Magical Sleep
Current Conditions in Effect: PBS, Precise Shot, Enhanced Arrows (+1 Dmg), Ioun Stone illumination (in darkness), Deadly Aim (-2Att/+4dmg), Many Shot, Snap Shot
Current Weapon in Hand: none
Chakrams: 8/8 Remaining - Not present

Bardic Performance: 5/5 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Message, Resistance, Mending, Prestidigitation)
1st Level 2/2 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration)[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:57pm: The Roses - Bath House ~

Eanos comes up behind Tyrien now dressed in three towels and they both peer into the mist of the steam room. There five people sitting on towels wearing only loin cloths inside, their features fuzzy with the obscuring mist of steam filling the entire room. Already you both are beginning to sweat from the oppressive heat and humidity.

There are benches around the walls for people to sit.

On the bench to your right, just inside the door is a muscular looking human. He is leaning back against the wall, like he is dozing, except his eyes open at your entrance and he looks your way. He says nothing.

Two mist shrouded figures are across the room, slightly to the left. One leaning against wall behind them, the other leaning forward with his elbows on his knees. The one leaning forward is muscular, but nearly as much like the man at the door, and the one leaning back is slender with some dark facial hair. Neither are talking, but the one leaning back is looking to the open door.

The other men in the corner to your left are smaller, one stocky and the other just short, probably a gnome and dwarf. They do not even look up, engrossed in their own conversation.

[sblock=Combat Information]

Tyrien:   64/64 HP remaining; 
Eanos:    41/41 HP remaining;  

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]Yeah, it actually makes sense to just do it in one shot. I get the idea of what you wanted to do. The Massage Room door was actually closed, so you did not have to worry about that. So I just moved you across the room with Tryien to assist in moving you along to the next thing.

The steam room has 20% concealment condition within it.[/sblock] Updated Map

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos barely has time to breathe in relief at the crossing when he realizes the steam room is just as crowded. Though, at least, the steam itself provides them some small measure of anonymity. No doubt the reason Blancher chose it. Taking a cue from Tyrien, Eanos brings the extra towel with which he'd been concealing his component pouch up to his face, as if wiping away sweat, and leaves it draped overhead, vageuly hood-like. Ostensibly, it's there to catch the sweat before it falls into his eyes. Practically, however, he rests the fabric such that it might help shade and obscure his features a bit more. The hanging ends are still free, then, to help conceal his pouches as he holds the towel in place.

He gives a friendly nod to the human at the door: a polite acknowledgement, meant merely to dispel the suspicion being too brusque might cause. Assessing the forms, he decides the thinner figure across the way is the most likely half-elf, and takes a few steps in that direction. He stops short of the bench, giving Tyrien room to take the seat on Blancher's free side, where they might put her unique ... assets to use while still blocking view of her to the man on Blancher's other side.

"Master Blancher?" Eanos says softly, continuing to play his role. "Goodness, but I have had such a day trying to find you."

[sblock=ooc]Hopefully I didn't get too meta moving to the Blancher token, but the description really did sort of set up that only one body type seemed likely, so I figure it makes sense. If moving closer reveals someone who couldn't possibly be Blancher, I'd be grateful if we could nix the dialogue. Otherwise, I think this works. He'd still wait for acknowledgement before making any introductions of his own. Map updated[/sblock]


MAP


[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +6
AC: 13 (15 w/ SoF) 20 (22 w/ SoF)
HP: 41 Current: 41
CMB: +5 CMD: 18 Fort: +6+5 Reflex: +6+5 Will: +9+8

**cloak no longer available

Conditions: 20% concealment (steam)

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:component pouch / towel.

Note: only has dagger avail at moment. No armor

Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 20/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 27/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)
-30 gp Courtier's Outfit
-50 gp jewelry to complete Courtier's Outfit
-2 gp bribing barman for information
-50 gp bribing guard (weapon)
-50 gp bribing guard (Tyrien's entry)

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 1/6 remaining
Bane: 6/6 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 5/6 rounds remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 13): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (5/5 remaining)(DC 14): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (4/4 remaining)(DC 15): Silence, Weapon of Awe, Bloodhound, Spiritual Weapon[/sblock]