Heroes, Inc. : Rasheman

[Steve Gorak]

OOC: Another info gathering technique could be Banak's prying eyes spell. I know he has used it in the past and I think it could prove usefull again. Perhaps watching the various gates into the city? It lasts for hours and can possibly gather important information on significant personages, typical traffic flow, how various peoples are treated by the guards (Thayns vs Tiger lodge vs other Rashemi), where security might be lax, shift changes, etc...

Yes, I know these gates might be monitored for scrying but these 'prying eyes' have a visual range of 120' and could be placed far outside the 40' radius of the detect scrying spell if we only wanted visual data.

While we further debate the need to infiltrate the city we could put these things to work right now.

OCC: the issue with the eyes is that they are visible. While studying the gates from outside would be ok, the eyes would definitely attract attention within the city.

IC: Murdoch waits patiently as the ethical debate does on. While respecting Timrin's for his strong values, Murdoch's chaotic nature doesn't allow him to relate to his problem.

"l'll get some intelligence while you plan" He signals Barnak and goes with him talk to some followers. He'll ask his people to see if any of them have templates for fake Rashemi papers (OCC: please note the underground nature of Murdoch's followers). If nesessary, he'll send some of them to the city, posing as adventurers, for a few hours for additional information.

He'll then turn invisible and scout the city from a safe distance (1000 yards and more), ans will get closer if all seems safe. Barnak will cast prying eyes, and teleport hidden shield agents to the ground, if required.

 

[DM_Matt]

OCC: the issue with the eyes is that they are visible. While studying the gates from outside would be ok, the eyes would definitely attract attention within the city.

IC: Murdoch waits patiently as the ethical debate does on. While respecting Timrin's for his strong values, Murdoch's chaotic nature doesn't allow him to relate to his problem.

"l'll get some intelligence while you plan" He signals Barnak and goes with him talk to some followers. He'll ask his people to see if any of them have templates for fake Rashemi papers (OCC: please note the underground nature of Murdoch's followers). If nesessary, he'll send some of them to the city, posing as adventurers, for a few hours for additional information.

He'll then turn invisible and scout the city from a safe distance (1000 yards and more), ans will get closer if all seems safe. Barnak will cast prying eyes, and teleport hidden shield agents to the ground, if required.

They can make fake Rashemi papers, but they will need to get the Thayan sigils to get in. They are able to get in, posing as merchants (as sneaky poeple, they know its a better move than adventurers), and are able to return. They report that at least some of the populace believes that spirits of the land have turned on the Witches, and have given powerful magicks to the Tiger Clan. It seems that the city is semi-autonomous but now in thayan territory. One interesting point with regard to entry is that they have log books, and everyones name, species, country of origion, occupation, and purpose for being in the city is written down, and everyone is asked to prick their finger and place a drop of blood after their entry and another on their identification.

 

[Steve Gorak]

They can make fake Rashemi papers, but they will need to get the Thayan sigils to get in. They are able to get in, posing as merchants (as sneaky poeple, they know its a better move than adventurers), and are able to return. They report that at least some of the populace believes that spirits of the land have turned on the Witches, and have given powerful magicks to the Tiger Clan. It seems that the city is semi-autonomous but now in thayan territory. One interesting point with regard to entry is that they have log books, and everyones name, species, country of origion, occupation, and purpose for being in the city is written down, and everyone is asked to prick their finger and place a drop of blood after their entry and another on their identification.

OCC: did our agents get to keep their papers when they came back? If so, it seems to me that we have sigils.

BTW, did Murdoch get "bad vibes" (from dark foresight) when he was scouting close to the city (did he get the feeling that he could just fly in)?

 

[DM_Matt]

OCC: did our agents get to keep their papers when they came back? If so, it seems to me that we have sigils.

BTW, did Murdoch get "bad vibes" (from dark foresight) when he was scouting close to the city (did he get the feeling that he could just fly in)?

Yeah, you now do have sigiled papers, and you can change the names and other information. You don't think you could just fly in, at least visibly, but teleportation, sewer routes, maybe invis, etc. would be a lot less conspicuous.

 

[frostrune]

Timirn feels everyone's eyes upon him and his face is a mask of unreadable mixed emotion.

Devan steps to his side and puts a hand on his shoulder in support.

The return of Murdock's agents brings a welcome distraction from the scrutiny and some vital information.

Eventually, Timrin finally speaks. "My friends, I CAN and WILL enter the city disguised as we see fit. The catch is our cover story must be truthful. If I am a part of the ruse, a lie spoken by any one of you taints my calling as surely as if I spoke it myself."

"Perhaps brother Shando's idea has merit. We raid our stores and pose as pilgrims of mercy bringing food and supplies to provide succor to those misplaced by war. Or, conversely, we pose as merchants and actually take items to trade or sell. Either cover is legitimate provided we follow through and actually feed the poor or sell our wares."

"Since they will inspect our stuff I recommend we give our gear to Murdock, perhaps in a bag of holding, so that he can sneak over the walls invisibly."

"We will meet up with him on the other side, complete our obligation, and learn what we can."

 

[Steve Gorak]

Eventually, Timrin finally speaks. "My friends, I CAN and WILL enter the city disguised as we see fit. The catch is our cover story must be truthful. If I am a part of the ruse, a lie spoken by any one of you taints my calling as surely as if I spoke it myself."

"Can I recommend that, to avoid lying, you use your middle name!" Murdoch says jokingly, to ease the tense mood.

 

[frostrune]

The light tone doesn't seem to relieve Timrin.

"False names and false faces do not concern me, false intentions do."

"I think we can make this work provided me make ourselves miserable looking enough that they don't care to look too closely."

Devan choose this moment to speak, "I'm a bit concerned about this blood thing. Those Red bastards can use that to scry on anyone they choose. A drop of blood, a clip of hair,... these things greatly improve the chance of a successful scry. You all should be warded or at least wary of their prying."

"I wouldn't reccomend walking up to the gate with a bunch of enchantments pre-cast as nothing would blow your cover quicker. I would however suggest some of you study or pray for means to cast some protections once you are on the other side."

 

[kirinke]

Alethia grinned lightly. "With the ring of mind shielding and Naverone's abilities, we can make ourselves look fairly harmless."

 

[DM_Matt]

"I'm a bit concerned about this blood thing. Those Red bastards can use that to scry on anyone they choose. A drop of blood, a clip of hair,... these things greatly improve the chance of a successful scry.

(Devan FTW)

 

[frostrune]

(Devan FTW)

Huh?