[LPF] Elenore's Jewels

[perrinmiller]

Tyrien, Half-elven Archeress

Since the carriage was about to leave Arcane Row, Lady Elenore stopped it.

Before she moves to get out, Tyrien's brow wrinkles in thought as she looks up at the ceiling of the carriage. "What if they can detect magic at the entrance of the bath house? A magical hat or being invisible is not going to get us in."

"But, um... well I am not so well endowed," this is true the archeress is flat-chested, "so it is possible for me to pose as a male to get inside the doors. Either with a decent disguise and good lying, or maybe just a healthy bribe. But once inside, it will be harder."

With some make-up, her half-elven facial features could be made more androgynous and not be strikingly female. Many teenage half-elven boys look a bit feminine when compared to human males.

"With only a little time we cannot afford to spend it all shopping. Maybe we should stop by my apartment quick and drop off the equipment we obviously cannot sneak in. I just don't see myself getting my bow inside or hiding it under a bath robe or towel once we are there. I am not leaving my expensive gear lying around in some public changing area."

[sblock=OOC]We shall do shopping here, since time IC is critical, you will not be able to get everything you want. I am also being careful that you don't break the adventure, yet still get to handle things the way you want.

I am flying out of town tomorrow, posting will be sporadic until I am settled back at work 25-26 Sep. I expect to have Internet access, but time to properly post IC might be another matter.[/sblock]

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +20 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 64 Current: 64
CMB: +9 CMD: 28(21ff) Fort: +7 Reflex: +13 Will: +6
+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

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

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos frowns and sighs.

"Probably right," he admits. "Wouldn't be much of a 'safe haven' if anyone could throw on a spell and walk in. Problem is, I'm a good lyer, but got no real skills at disguise. Guess there's not much else to try, though, to get you in. Let's see if the Pearl at least has a kit to help us. You think this place will let in a magic bag? If not, maybe I can store my gear at your place, yes?"

He shrugs. "Might be better odds if we try sneaking in a window or something. Dunno."

[sblock=ooc]Since you've had Tyrien mention it multiple times, I think it's fair to assume the place has anti-magic in place, so there doesn't seem to be much point in doing much magical shopping. A disguise kit will give us +2 to the Disguise check, so we might manage a +3 (-2 disguise as another gender, +2 if Eanos manages his Aid Another, +1 for Tyrien, +2 for kit). Might as well. Maybe we'll get lucky.

I'm considering a handy haversack to put some kind of weapon in, since Eanos' Sleight of Hand is even worse than his Disguise, but if the guards don't let magic in, I'm not sure they'll let a bag that could contain anything in, either.

So, I think I'm just putting down 50 on a Disguise kit, and we'll see if he can manage to convince someone his cestus is a cast or something. Bluff he's good at, at least. [/sblock]

[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

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

Conditions:

In Hand:Seeking Composite Longbow +1

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: 10/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 4/6 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

Tyrien agrees, "Considering if they have magical detection to prevent people sneaking in things, I don't think they would let anyone bring in magical bags of holding or a handy haversack. We could ask around to see what people know about the place, since I am only guessing."

"The disguising idea might be our best option. How are you at bribing people? That might be necessary. We can still take a look around as well. Perhaps I can be brought inside through the staff entrance and pose as the help to get in that way."

""We can shop first or stop at my place, either way. Even sneaking in, we have to leave armor and most weapons behind since having them along will likely draw attention."

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +20 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 64 Current: 64
CMB: +9 CMD: 28(21ff) Fort: +7 Reflex: +13 Will: +6
+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

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

 

[jkason]

Eanos considers a long moment, then shrugs.

"Definitely better at bribing than disguises," he admits. "Grab the disguise kit on the way to your place; should be easy. Might be better to try to give you a lift here," he points to the athletic half-elf's chest, "convince them we're sneaking you in to do someone the wrong kind of favor, than try to convince them you're a boy?

"Not sure I'm good enough to hide much of any weapons, but we'll give it a go. Maybe there's sommat in the kit to cover my cestus."

[sblock=ooc]I already made note of spending for the disguise kit. There's nothing else I think will be especially useful. I thought about a Courtier's Outfit, but if we're going to be in a bath house, I don't imagine anyone's running around fully clothed to begin with.

As above, it's probably easier to 'disguise' Tyrien as a more typically-endowed servant than to try to pass her off as a man. If he's not buying the magic hat, Eanos has plenty of coin to try bribing with (and a much better Diplomacy score, to boot).

Also as above, I figure 'disguising' a cestus as a cast might be a reasonable use of a charge of the kit, though I'm not sure how effective it might be. Probably just have to stick with the wrist-sheath dagger.

So: dropping off weapons and armor except the dagger, then heading to the bathhouse after 'tarting up' Tyrien seems to be the plan. Doesn't hurt to make a quick scout of the place before going for the back entrance, of course. If something seems to present itself there, we can give it a try, otherwise, Eanos will try to cajole / bribe his way in the back with Tyrien.[/sblock]

[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

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

Conditions:

In Hand:Seeking Composite Longbow +1

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: 10/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 4/6 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

Tyrien shrugs, "That appears to be the most reliable way of getting in. Bribery, I mean. I am not very good at lying and disguises either. Perhaps the bribes can get them to look the other way regarding whatever weapons we can hide on our persons. Daggers under a towel? At least whoever else is inside, will not be wearing armor or armed either."

"Oh, Lady Elenore, what does this man look like?"

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +20 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 64 Current: 64
CMB: +9 CMD: 28(21ff) Fort: +7 Reflex: +13 Will: +6
+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

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

 

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:22pm: On Arcane Row - Elenore's Carriage ~

The carriage remains stopped.

Lady Elenore follows your conversation, leaving the details for you to figure out.

She answers Tyrien's question, "Blancher is a half-elven male with brown hair. He has a slight goatee, the mustache is thin and the beard on his chin comes to a point. I should hardly think you will find another half-elf with such facial hair. He also wears his hair long, about shoulder length and in a pony tail normally."

"I need not be privy to your plans and the less I actually known the better. Is there anything else you wish to know from me before we conclude negotiating our arrangement?"

[sblock=Combat Information]

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

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]Getting inside the bath house and finding Blancher is a skill challenge of complexity 2 that will require 6 successes before getting 3 failures to gain the experience. It is essentially starting as soon as we finish with Lady Elenore since some skills can be used before reaching the bath house even.

You can still use Courtier clothes if you wish. So certain social situations, I think they provide +2 to the skill check on diplomacy.[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

"Not yet settled on payment, or how we contact you after, yes?" Eanos says.

[sblock=mini stats]

Eanos Setirav

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

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

In Hand:None (cestus)

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: 10/10 remaining

Used: -50 gp (Disguise Kit)
-30 gp Courtier's Outfit
-50 gp jewelry to complete Courtier's Outfit

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 4/6 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

Tyrien glances at Eanos and shrugs, "I don't suppose I have any further questions either."

It appears they have learned all they need to about Blancher and the lady cannot help them further about the bath house.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +20 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 64 Current: 64
CMB: +9 CMD: 28(21ff) Fort: +7 Reflex: +13 Will: +6
+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

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

 

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:22pm: On Arcane Row - Elenore's Carriage ~

The Lady Elanore nods satisfactorily, "Very well. I am prepared to pay you the value of the jewelry. The items are worth close to 10,000 gold coins."

"It would be best to meet at Café Kirara, a nice establishment in the Roses di Sanguigno District. My coach will be parked out front in about three hours. You can approach my coachman and wait inside for us to conclude this business."

She wishes you luck and dismisses you. Climbing out of the carriage you find a place not far away to purchase a disguise kit and Tyrien's apartment is not more than five minutes brisk walk away.

You have about a half an hour before the meeting between the General and Blancher is supposed to take place.

[sblock=Combat Information]

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

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]Sorry about needing to do the continual edits. But with only us two, I should probably handle the scene changes or give you indications for you to go ahead (like the next post). Running effectively solo, it is easy to miss the obvious and I will use Tyrien to keep some things from being dropped when she realistically would have remembered them. I cannot do this if we move too far ahead.

6 successes is a lot, but I have defined many of the ones I can think of in taking into account both Eanos and Tyrien. I did design this specifically for those two so I am not counting on skills they don't have to complete the challenge. Also, some skill checks do not count for failures, but are also limited in the number of successes allowed.

I am also play-testing this scenario, so it might not be perfect either.

The reward for returning her jewelry will include TBG as well so it cannot be stated exactly, and thus it would be pointless to negotiate higher.[/sblock]

 

[perrinmiller]

Tyrien, Half-elven Archeress

Out on the street, Tyrien asks, "I assume we are going to get the disguising kit right now and then go to my apartment to make me look more buxom and less like a young boy, yeah?"

The idea of trying to look more womanly never really had much appeal. The half-elven lass enjoyed her cuteness, but honestly felt having bigger breasts would only get in the way of drawing her bow and running around.

"After that, what then? Ask around about the bath house or just head straight there to take a look? We should probably hire a carriage to get there faster and save time."

Tyrien knows there are available carriages around the corner from her place.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +20 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 64 Current: 64
CMB: +9 CMD: 28(21ff) Fort: +7 Reflex: +13 Will: +6
+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

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

OOC: We can assume purchase of mundane things and advance to Tyrien's apartment to do the disguising.