[LPF] Elenore's Jewels

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:55pm: The Roses - Bath House Reception ~

You find two guards just inside the reception area. They are wearing leather armor that is stylized to look like a uniform of sorts. The emblem on the front matches the Bath House's crest on the door. The have truncheons and shortswords on their belts.

As you both walk in, they are close by and they look you up and down. "Please, pay at the receptionist."

At the desk in front of you is an attractive brunette in very nice tunic that does nothing to conceal her curves. She smiles politely at Eanos and says, "It is 50 gold pieces for a monthly membership. I am sorry, this is a men's spa. No female patrons are accepted."

"Also, no practicing of magic or weapons allowed either. You will have to submit to the guards checking before youa re allowed entry into the changing area."

The changing area is to the left. There are two doors in the wall to your right as well. One is closed with a sign marking it for Staff. The other leads into a room with tables and chairs. You can see a few guests drinking from goblets while another attractive woman is pouring. It looks to be a higher classed tavern or waiting area.

[sblock=Combat Information]

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

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock] [sblock=OOC]That is a failure, but since it doesn't fail by more than 5 it doesn't count against you.[/sblock] Updated Map

 

[jkason]

Eanos' face manages to remain flat enough to cover his frustration. With he receptionist so close, he's not entirely sure how he might work things with the guards, but he takes a stab after a silent prayer for Issolatha's aid.

"You're not ... well, surely you wouldn't be searching me all over so close to the young ladies?" he says, presenting a shy affect. "Is there a more private area where we might do this unpleasantness?"

[sblock=ooc]Better roll this time. I'm not sure if I need multiple rolls here or not. Eanos doesn't want to say too much within earshot of the receptionist (since the bartender explicitly informed him that she wasn't bribable). I'm not sure if I need a roll to get us in private AND a roll to try to bribe them into helping, or if I just need the one. We'll start with this, and I'll let you decide:


Diplomacy (10) + Silver Tongue (3) guard negotiation. (1d20+13=25)

No map update because he's waiting for them to direct him to a private area.[/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 Reflex: +6 Will: +9

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

In Hand:None (spring loaded wrist sheath dagger available)

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

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 2/6 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 gives Eanos a look of incredulity as he just claimed to be too shy when they are trying to go inside a bathing place where they will have to take their clothes off and wear only towels. She was about to try and help his cause, but just doesn't have it in her heart to keep the smart remarks on the tip of her tongue in check.

Instead, the archeress clamps her jaws tight to keep her mouth shut.

[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]

~ 3:55pm: The Roses - Bath House Reception ~

The guards remain indifferent and repeat. "Please, pay at the receptionist if you want to enter. If you are already a member, she will sign you on the register."

The receptionist smiles, sort of feeling sorry for Eanos's predicament. His admission of shyness actually warming her attitude.

"Do not worry, those brutes are not going to make you strip your clothing off right here in the entryway. They will conduct the search over there but patting you down and only looking."

"What is your name, sir? If you are a member, I can verify in the register."

The pretty woman smiles and gestures for the guards to move aside and let you pass and approach her desk.

[sblock=Combat Information]

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

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]Once you fail a diplomacy roll on an NPC, you technically cannot try again for 24 hours. I am applying the roll to the Receptionist to make it 3 Successes.

Though normally, I would not expect a Diplomacy Roll so quickly in a conversation. Some of what you are doing is not actually requiring a roll and I suspect you would not be rolling Diplomacy if it were not a skill challenge

Also, there are a max cap of 2 on Diplomacy Successes counting towards the Skill Challenge. You can do more and they will help for those NPCs, but will not be impacting the overall success beyond the 2 possible.

When you actually get down to bribing, I guess you could use either Diplomacy or Bluff, depending on how you are going about it. Since you failed on these guards already with Diplomacy, then I Bluff is your best option now.[/sblock] Updated Map

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos briefly considers trying to fake his way in as a pre-existing member, but decides it isn't worth the risk. The guards were already proving intractible and might not take to bribery no matter what he did. Getting on the wrong side of the receptionist through a sloppy lie would likely scuttle the entire operation.

Instead, he decided to try his hand at plying the apparently easier-going young woman. It wasn't something he was particularly comfortable with, but when the preferred targets were nowhere to be found, one hunted the difficult prey or went hungry.

"Afraid I'll not be on your rolls, dear," Eanos said, crossing back to the desk. "I've not yet had the honor. My friend only just earlier managed to sell me on this place. You can call me Silar Tonfirt," says. "I do hope the paperwork isn't too terribly involved? And is it crowded in the bathhouse today? I'm not a fan of a crush of bodies when I'm so exposed, you see. Well, unless they're celebrities. I do so love a good high-born noble sighting. Or up and comers like that Blancher fellow I keep hearing about..."

[sblock=ooc]I didn't figure simply giving a false name would require a Bluff roll yet, so I didn't make one. Trying to figure out an applicable not-Diplomacy skill, I went with Sense Motive here, since he's essentially trying to get a read on the receptionist. Partly her reaction to the name Blancher, but by asking her about the paperwork and crowding, possibly an idea of how the staff feel about the place. If they're dissatisfied or super-loyal, that's the kind of thing that might prove helpful, maybe?

Sense Motive receptionist (no ioun stone) (1d20+16=35)[/sblock]

Updated 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 Reflex: +6 Will: +9

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

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:None (spring loaded wrist sheath dagger available)

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

Judgement: 2/2 Remaining Determination: 3/3 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 2/6 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 continues to perform her idea of an impression of good eye candy. Her arms are straight with hands clasped over her buttocks to make her chest appear to stick out more. She slowly turns back and forth to wave her womanly bumps towards the two guards. She smiles at them as well.

With her own role in this caper, her chattiness doesn't appear to be needed.

[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]Updated Map

 

[perrinmiller]

~ 3:55pm: The Roses - Bath House Reception ~

The guards remain quiet and ogle the lithe tart showing off her breasts.

Eanos detected some recognition at the name of Blancher. However, the woman maintains her professional discretion and it took a very keen eye to pick up on it.

The receptionist is polite and pleasant as she writes down the given name in the fancy-looking ledger and looks up expectantly.

"Oh, it is all quite simple, Master Tonfirt. I have recorded your name and we just need to collect your membership fee. Then you sign it. Then when you return, I only need refer to the Register and have you sign in again in the other book." She indicated a second book that was quite plain.

"Today is not so busy, a few patrons in attendance. Would like to pay for a full year?"

The Register book is leather bound with gold trim and lockable clasp, a very fine item. After writing the name, the receptionist turns it around for Eanos to sign after he pays. The other plain-looking book and is off to the side and facing the seated woman. It is open as well and some names are scrawled on the page.

[sblock=Combat Information]

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

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

"Goodness, but a year does seem a lengthy committment," Eanos says lightly, leaning in, ostensibly to sign the first book, but also to get a look at what he can of the sign in book. "Is there a trial membership available? Ah, you know what? A small price to have the chance to rub elbows with the hoi-polloi if not, I suppose," he says with a smile.

[sblock=ooc]Perception read sign-ins (no ioun stone). (1d20+12=32)

Let me know the final cost. If Eanos can get in without having to shell out the price of a potion, he will, but he's got the coin to manage 50 gp if that's what it takes. [/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 Reflex: +6 Will: +9

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

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:None (spring loaded wrist sheath dagger available)

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

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

~ 3:55pm: The Roses - Bath House Reception ~

The Receptionist smiles indulgently and shakes her head, "I am sorry, sir. One month's membership is a trial. I will put you down for that."

She writes in the ledger with neat script and then sprinkles some fine powder to keep the ink from smudging. She turns the book around for Eanos to sign and waits for the payment.

Upon receipt of the 50 gold pieces, she gestures for one of the guards to take it to the next room, the narrower door to your right that is currently closed. You are left alone with one guard and the Receptionist.

While this was going on, Eanos caught a number of glances at the signatures in the other book. He thinks he can make out Blancher's signature with about two other names afterwards. He cannot be 100% sure with the scrawling script and never having seen the man sign his name before.

"If you please, you may proceed over there and be checked before going into the changing room." The Receptionist gestures towards the left and the corner next to the door.

The remaining guard steps back and takes his eyes off Tyrien and motions Eanos forward.

[sblock=Combat Information]

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

Spells Cast: 
Abilities Used: 
Conditions in effect:

[/sblock][sblock=OOC]You do not need to deduct 50gp from your sheet. We can take the amounts out of ending treasure and make accounting easy.[/sblock] Updated Map

 

[jkason]

Eanos signs with his false name and a smile, handing over the funds, then moves as instructed so that the remaining guard might search him, choosing a place which obscures the receptionist's line of sight but allows him to keep Tyrien in view. His mind has been racing this whole time, trying to come up with viable options. As they won't be changing rooms, however, he sees little recourse but to try to ask his questions in a way that might obscure them.

"Do go easy, my good man," 'Silar' says with a slight grin. His own face now masked from the receptionist, he raises his eyebrows in a bid to make it clear to the guard to listen closely. "I've been known to be dreadfully ticklish when touched in the wrong spot. You can't imagine what I've paid healers to keep those bits of me free from such bother. Have you tried goldenrod, sir? I find it sometimes stems the discomfort. My friend here suggested it, actually. She has quite a way with leading us into those unseen groves where one can harvest the best kind."

[sblock=ooc]Okay, the blathering is my attempt at composing the 'secret message' to make an offer of bribery. I believe he can 'include' Tyrien in on the code of it, as well, in which case he's doing that. That seemed the most appropriate use of the skill in a bribery attempt, anyway. A key of sorts:

* Dreadfully ticklish in the wrong spot: There are things you'll find I'd like you to gloss over in your search.

* imagine what I've paid healers: I'm willing to pay for your help.

* Have you tried goldenrod...discomfort: How much gold would you require?

* My friend here...unseen groves: I'd pay a premium if you could somehow help me sneak my friend in, as well.

Yes. I'm not great at this. That's why the gaming gods invented rolls. Hopefully this is enough to pass that message / count as a success:

Bluff (Secret Message?) with searching guard for bribe attempt. Base (+13) & Silver Tongued Haggler (+3) (1d20+16=22)[/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 Reflex: +6 Will: +9

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

Current Alias: Silar Tonfirt

In Hand:None (spring loaded wrist sheath dagger available)

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

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]