[LPF] Distant Relations

[Artur Hawkwing]

OOC: Where is an illusionist when we need it? Just make an illusion of a figure in the robe and mask on one side and station me at the other, that frees you up to head upstairs if you want. With two Stealth-mos around, do we want to send both up, or just one since this is just a quick recon?

Audra stands quietly, not saying anything but nodding when 'Anna' is mentioned in the plans. She gives a nod to Elenka's warning and ventures to speak finally, though softly.

Either we're extremely lucky, or we're in extreme danger, is that what you mean?

She crosses over to stand next to her guard partner.

We dare not linger too long. We need to get to our posts.

 

[Qik]

Quioan nods. "Right - let's get into position. Once things have quieted down, we'll prepare to head up."

Turning to Elenka, he says, "Are we sure we want to summon Drev? I can see the advantages, but it seems risking: any notice of him could be enough to arose suspicion. Of course, if someone is in the hallway, our absence is likely to be noticed, which itself will be cause for alarm."

OOC: That's how I see it: Q and Yo going upstairs, with Elenka and Audra hanging back for now. Frankly, it doesn't seem like we're going to have a decent means of communication - either Drev can liaise as best as possible, or we'll just come back down to report after a brief look around. Not ideal, but not much else we can do short of all of us going up (which I'm open to). If we do split, I'd prefer to have both go up - Q isn't much good in a close quarters fight, and Yo could always use the backup if things get hairy.

 

[deisenhut]

Yoshiki Akita (Human Monk 4)

OOC: Let's do this!

[sblock=Ministats]Initiative: +4
AC: 19 Touch 19 Flatfooted 14
HP: 28/28
CMB: +8 CMD: 23 Fort: +4 Reflex: +8 Will: +7 (+2 vs. Enchantment)
Defensive Abilities: Evasion, Deflect Arrows
Speed: 40 ft

Conditions in Effect: None
Elemental Fist: 4/4 remaining
Ki Pool: 5/5 remaining
Expenditures: 50 gp
Additional Equipment: 2 flasks alchemist's fire
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[GlassEye]

Elenka looks thoughtful a brief moment before giving a quick nod to Quioan's suggestion.

"Perhaps you are right. If things get down to it and combat is necessity there are other summons that I can perform."

And since they have now arrived at the guard spot for her and Yoshiki she stops and takes up position on one side of the doors.



[sblock=Actions/OOC]
Move --
Standard --[/sblock][sblock=MiniStats][size=+1]Elenka[/size] Human Summoner 3
Initiative: +2 Perception: +5

AC: 15 (12 touch; 13 flat-footed)
HP: 23 Current: 23
CMB: +3 CMD: 15 Fort: +1 Ref: +3 Will: +5

In Hand:
Spells:
1st level: 4/4 remaining.
Special: Summon Monster 2 6/6

[size=+1]Drevezh'Korol[/size] Eidolon
Initiative: +1 Perception: +0; Darkvision 60 ft.

AC: 15 (11 touch; 14 flat-footed)
HP: 29 Current: 28
CMB: +7 CMD: 18 Fort: +4 Ref: +2 Will: +3

In Hand:
Conditions: In the Other World[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

By the time you're all in place, the main group for the recruitment meeting has already left. Tarkan makes a quick sweep through the first floor to verify everyone is in place, then you hear his heavy footsteps clomping downstairs.

The quartet stand guard for a short time, verifying that no one else feels the need to check up on you. It soon becomes apparent that there is no secondary patrol. The large, golden mask of Owbej with its jewel-encrusted eyes stares out across the worship hall from its pedestal at the top of the stairs, but no human eyes appear to be currently interested in you. Whatever you're planning, this is the best opening you're going to have.

 

[Artur Hawkwing]

Anna, er, Audra, follows Q, assuming that he knows where they are to be stationed and upon arrival at the designated place, stops and sets herself to looking around.

 

[Qik]

Quoian leads Audra to their position, keeping silent; the last thing the group would need right now is for someone to notice her presence and Anna's absence. He's glad that Audra has the mind to keep silent herself.

After a short time at their station, the elf turns to her and says, "Looks as if we're clear; want to go switch places with Yo?"

[sblock=Actions]Once Yoshiki appears, Q'll cast mage armor on him, color their robes gray with prestidigitation, and then let Yo lead up the stairs. He'll keep his bow shouldered for now.[/sblock][sblock=Stats]Quioan Scorchsong HP: 24/24
AC: 17 (Touch: 15, Flat-footed: 12)
CMD: 19
Fort: +3, Ref: +8, Will: +3
Perception: +9
Spells:
- 0: Light, Detect Magic, Prestidigitation
- 1: Mage Armor (*cast*), Vanish, Shield
Bonded Item: Unused
Consumables: Wand of CLW (23 charges)[/sblock]

 

[deisenhut]

Yoshiki Akita (Human Monk 4)

Yo nods to Quioan as he applies his protective magic to him. With Audra in place at the door, Yo heads over to the stairs and quietly accends them in his gray robes.

Assuming there is a door at the top of the stairs, Yo carefully opens the door and, assuming it was unlocked, peers through the slightly ajar door.

[sblock=Ministats]Initiative: +4
AC: 23 Touch 19 Flatfooted 18
HP: 28/28
CMB: +8 CMD: 23 Fort: +4 Reflex: +8 Will: +7 (+2 vs. Enchantment)
Defensive Abilities: Evasion, Deflect Arrows
Speed: 40 ft

Conditions in Effect: Mage Armor (+4 Armor bonus to AC)
Elemental Fist: 4/4 remaining
Ki Pool: 5/5 remaining
Expenditures: 50 gp
Additional Equipment: 2 flasks alchemist's fire
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[Qik]

As the pair moves upstairs, Quioan can't help but admire Yoshiki's skill at moving silently. The elf smiles slightly as Yoshiki moves to check the door.

 

[jkason]

GM: The map is a bit misleading. As far as I can tell, those aren't doors at the top, but another window. Not sure why they chose to represent that with white rectangles, and I should have edited the map. Apologies on that score. I've recolored those on the second floor map attached. There are doors on the other end, though, so I'll just apply to that. Also, prepare for attack of the sblocks.

[sblock=Y & Q]Moving quickly and quietly, Yoshiki and Quioan approach the massive mask of Owbej. As they get closer, it becomes apparent that the 'gold' is nothing but gulding, but the large green gemstone in the mask's forehead and smaller encrusting about the eyes seems to be genuine enough.

The top of the stairs open out into a balcony which runs along the outer perimeter of the worship hall. Opposite the grand mask stands a pair of tall double doors, made from shining silver. Carved into their surface is the symbol of Owbej, beneath which dozens of supplicants are portrayed holding up piles of coins, jewels, and other wealth to the icon of the Living God.

Yoshiki quietly opens the doors a crack and looks inside…

[sblock=Yoshiki]This appears to be a parlor of some kind. Yoshiki can make out at least two doors on eiher side, though he can't see the full length of the room through the crack in the door, since, in the center of the chamber, a two-step dais serves as a base for a sculpture of a woman in flowing robes wearing one of Owbej's masks. The large statue effectively blocks a great deal of line of sight[/sblock]

[sblock=Quioan]As Yo breaks the seal on the doors, Quioan notices that the symbol on the door changes color slightly.[/sblock]

GM: There are some stray numbers on the map from elements I cut out of this adventure to streamline. The only ones you need to worry about are: T18 The Mask T20 Double Doors T21 Parlor

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[sblock=A & E]Audra and Elenka hold their ground, watching as their male companions ascend past the giant gold mask and make their way out of sight.[/sblock]

GM: Finally, I'll point you guys to this post. No idea what's going to finally happen, but wanted to warn folks.