[LPF] Evil Unto Evil

[Systole]

"There was a time when Mr. Wiste misplaced an article of some worth," Harry explains to Tyrien, uncharacteristically stone-faced. "As I was in the vicinity, he ... made some unwarranted accusations, miss. I'm afraid there was a bit of a fracas. When it was all sorted out, I learned to I stay out of Mr. Wiste's store, and Mr. Wiste learned that sometimes an old blind man can swing a cane with unexpected force and accuracy."

* * * * *
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The shopkeeper snorts a laugh. "Not as unpleasant as you might think! The murders have got all kinds of specialty goods in high demand -- crossbows, bear traps, lucky charms and holy symbols ... I've been doing quite the business!" He sobers and gives Eanos another oily smile, but he does seem to be telling the truth. "But I know which side my bread is buttered on, and I know who you are. Let's see ..." Wiste puts on a pair of spectacles and examines the paper. "Yes, that is indeed a jeweler's mark. Johann and Sons, out of Venza. I know them well. Back in the day, Don Faizal, gods rest his soul, used to have me order pieces for his girlfriends from them. 'Only the best, Rudy!' he'd say. A gentleman of the first water, was the Don."

He takes off his spectacles and cleans them thoughtfully. "Any Johann and Sons jewelry that came into Gandling would probably have come through me ... barring extraordinary circumstances, of course. But I haven't seen any of that mark since ... well, since the Don was alive." His eyes glow with piggish greed as he reaches a realization. "Ah-ha! So the murderers are all about robbery, are they? Well, if you do manage to track the killers down, and some of their loot happened to get, ah, misplaced, then that could be to a ... let's call it a 'mutual financial advantage.'"

. . . . Blind Harry . . . . . . . Rudolf Wiste . . .

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos smiles politely at Rudy's offer, though he stops short of agreeing to the arrangement--or refusing it. Instead, he leans in conspiratorially.

"The thing is, with this type of clientele, sometimes folks aren't as keen to tell a body the specifics of just what might have been stolen when it comes to theivery, yes?" he says, pointing to the parchment. "I mean, because sometimes there needs to be some discretion about just what's in a body's household collection, after all. And maybe who they came from?

"Trouble is, specifics is exactly what a soul needs when tracking down a culprit, isn't it? I don't suppose you'd have any records or recollection about the kind of jewels the old Don ordered for his female friends, would you? Might help us find the next location, even, if we can track down who has what and where, yes?"


[sblock=mini-stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +8
AC: 23 (26 w/ SoF, 25 w/Prot Evil)
HP:68 Current: 68
Senses: Perception 19 (23 scent w/ Bloodhound), Sense Motive 22/26
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +7 (+9 w/ purity, +10 w/ Prot evil)
Reflex: +9 (+10 w/ purity, +11 w/ Prot evil)
Will: +11 (+13 w/ purity, +14 w/ Prot evil)
***-4 saves vs odor based effects w/ Bloodhound

Conditions: None


In Hand: Bow


Common Attacks:

+1 Seeking Comp. Longbow (Str +1)*: Attack: +13/+08 = [BAB (06/01)
+ DEX (05) + Magic (01) + Bracers (01)]
negates miss percentage chances
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 19-20/x3^, range 110'
Spiritual Weapon (Sbow): Attack: +09/+04 = [BAB (06/01) + WIS (03)]
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 20/x3, range 170' Special: force / spell
All: +2 to hit / +2d6 damage when using Bane ability

* +1 to hit / damage within 30' (point blank shot),
* Deadly Aim available (-2 attack, +4 damage)
^ Crit range increased via Bracer's of Falcon's Aim
Many Shot: 1st attack of Full attack uses 2 arrows for damage on a hit.


Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 16/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 22/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining
Spider Climb (boots) minutes: 10/10 remaining

Used: none

Judgement (2 choice per): 3/3 Remaining
Determination: 4/4 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 5/7 remaining
Bane: 9/9 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 9/9 rounds remaining
Dimensional Hop: 90'/90' feet remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 14): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (6/6 remaining)(DC 15): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Expeditious Retreat, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (5/5 remaining)(DC 16): Bloodhound, Ghostbane Dirge, Invisibility, Resist Energy, Silence, Spiritual Weapon, Weapon of Awe
3rd (4/4 remaining)(DC 17): Blessing of the Mole,* Dispel Magic, Invisibility Purge, Prayer

* Stealth bonus not stackable with ioun stone

Random notes: Syndicate "code phrase": 'Reginald needs a bath.' - false phrase created by Sugar Sweet.[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

Heinrich knows his specialty: Caster of Arcane might-wielder of Eldrich elemental power-diviner of ancient lore. He just stands and quietly assimilates the garnered information so as to determine if it will help when he scrys in the former owner of the earring.

 

[Systole]

Wiste chuckles conspiratorially. "And making sure that any goods that do go wandering off don't have an inconvenient paper trail behind them, right? Or at least making sure that the paper trail is in the hands of people who wouldn't be inclined to be interested?" He taps the side of his nose, then turns unlocks a cabinet filled with older ledgers. He takes three of them down. Paging through, he remarks, "Just the jewelry, you said? Well, I can't tell you the exact girl that every piece went to, because some of them were sort of, ah, you know ... short-term. But I can tell you what he ordered, and I can tell you that they all went to some girl or another. Let's see ... the last of the Don's orders was two simple diamond chokers ... before that, an evening length silver necklace with an emerald pendant ... then the gold ouroboros bracelet. Don't know about the others, but I'm pretty sure the bracelet went to a Rhat'manis dancer named Viper. And finally some electrum teardrop earrings. Don't know those either."

The merchant opens up an older ledger. "Before that ... it was a tiara, silver and sapphire with a wave motif. It don't think that one was for a girlfriend actually. I think that one was a peace offering for a sea witch. Okay, and before that ..." He suddenly snorts half a laugh. "Before that was a rose necklace ... and the rose earrings ... and the rose bracelets ... more rose earrings. All of that was Rosa. Gods, she had expensive tastes." He looks up from the book. "If you find any Johann and Sons jewelry with a rose motif or a flower motif, you can bet that was a present from the Don to Rosa. Anyway, where was I ... ? Oh yes, the topaz pendant for the other girl ..." He begins flipping more pages in the ledger.

. . . Rudolf Wiste . . .

 

[Scott DeWar]

Heinrich continues his vigil of silence and disinterest

 

[perrinmiller]

Tyrien, Half-elven Archeress

Tyrien nodded with a knowing expression, not really remembering that Harry probably could not see it.

“Yes, a misunderstanding could very well happen again.”

She could see that Eanos was talking with the jeweler quite a bit and appeared to have things well in hand as Heinrich watched. She remained outside with Harry, keeping him company and watching up and down the street.

[sblock=Mini Stats]Tyrien e'Adrianne
Initiative: +9 Perception: +19 (low-light vision)
AC: 24 (18 flat-footed, 18 Touch)
HP: 72 Current: 72
CMB: +10 CMD: 29(22ff) Fort: +8 Reflex: +14 Will: +7
+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 (-3Att/+6dmg), Many Shot, Snap Shot, Jingasa Luck (1xday, Immediate neg Critical/Sneak Attack), Combat Reflexes(8 AoO)
Current Weapon in Hand: Longbow
Chakrams: 8/8 Remaining

Bardic Performance: 5/5 Rounds Remaining
Spells Remaining: Cantrips: (Message, Resistance, Mending, Prestidigitation, Know Direction)
1st Level 3/3 (Cure Light Wounds, Timely Inspiration, Chord of Shards)[/sblock]

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos raises an eyebrow, continuing to play the man's compatriot, and play out the conspiracy Rudy himself has so graciously offered up, as it seems to keep the man's attention best.

"The Sea Witch likes herself jewelry, does she?" Eanos says with a thoughtful nod. "Has you wondering what the old Don did that needed peace-ifying."

Then he continues: "And so many for this Rosa, when most of the others only earned a bauble or two," Eanos notes. "Sounds like that one was a particular favorite, yes? Tell us about that one. If our killer's looking for Johann & Sons work in Gandling, it sounds like that would be a prime target."

[sblock=mini-stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +8
AC: 23 (26 w/ SoF, 25 w/Prot Evil)
HP:68 Current: 68
Senses: Perception 19 (23 scent w/ Bloodhound), Sense Motive 22/26
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +7 (+9 w/ purity, +10 w/ Prot evil)
Reflex: +9 (+10 w/ purity, +11 w/ Prot evil)
Will: +11 (+13 w/ purity, +14 w/ Prot evil)
***-4 saves vs odor based effects w/ Bloodhound

Conditions: None


In Hand: Bow


Common Attacks:

+1 Seeking Comp. Longbow (Str +1)*: Attack: +13/+08 = [BAB (06/01)
+ DEX (05) + Magic (01) + Bracers (01)]
negates miss percentage chances
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 19-20/x3^, range 110'
Spiritual Weapon (Sbow): Attack: +09/+04 = [BAB (06/01) + WIS (03)]
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 20/x3, range 170' Special: force / spell
All: +2 to hit / +2d6 damage when using Bane ability

* +1 to hit / damage within 30' (point blank shot),
* Deadly Aim available (-2 attack, +4 damage)
^ Crit range increased via Bracer's of Falcon's Aim
Many Shot: 1st attack of Full attack uses 2 arrows for damage on a hit.


Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 16/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 22/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining
Spider Climb (boots) minutes: 10/10 remaining

Used: none

Judgement (2 choice per): 3/3 Remaining
Determination: 4/4 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 5/7 remaining
Bane: 9/9 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 9/9 rounds remaining
Dimensional Hop: 90'/90' feet remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 14): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (6/6 remaining)(DC 15): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Expeditious Retreat, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (5/5 remaining)(DC 16): Bloodhound, Ghostbane Dirge, Invisibility, Resist Energy, Silence, Spiritual Weapon, Weapon of Awe
3rd (4/4 remaining)(DC 17): Blessing of the Mole,* Dispel Magic, Invisibility Purge, Prayer

* Stealth bonus not stackable with ioun stone

Random notes: Syndicate "code phrase": 'Reginald needs a bath.' - false phrase created by Sugar Sweet.[/sblock]

 

[Systole]

Wiste chuckles. "The sea witch, that was just business. The Don never made enemies when he could make friends. Oh, but Rosa ... she was a piece of work." He leans forward conspiratorially. "I don't like to speak ill of the dead, but Armando had a positive blind spot where she was concerned. She was smart and pretty, I'll give you that, but she ran him ragged." He shrugs and chuckles again. "Amazing they stayed together as long as they did, but I suppose there's no accounting for taste. Not that it stopped him from chasing other girls around, of course. The Don was a hard dog to keep on the porch."

The merchant stops to consider. "That's smart thinking, because if there's a trove of goods, Rosa will be it. Rosa was always wanting jewels and fine petticoats and shoes. Funny, when you consider she was of fisher stock, but I guess she had big dreams. She certainly didn't want to be a fishwife, I can tell you that." He frowns. "I'm not sure if she's still in Gandling, though. I think her name was ... it's was Haal. Rosa Haal."

. . . Rudolf Wiste . . .

 

[jkason]

Eanos Setirav, human inquisitor

Eanos nods again, giving the merchant a comradely pat on the shoulder.

"If she was smart, imagine she left Gandling once her patron had his little mishap," Eanos says of the young woman. "In any case, think that list you've given us ought to give us plenty to look for. We'll make sure the Powers That Be know what a sport you've been," here he lowers his voice just a touch to add, "And we'll see if anything falls out of the carts on our way that you might have use of."

He offers his hand to shake with the merchant in preparation of leaving, then something seems to occur to him.

"Less on the case, I've got a lady friend outside who's partial to pretty smells, figure she'll be wanting some once we get our payment from this little job. Any place you recommend around these parts, or do you have the corner on the scent market, too?"

[sblock=mini-stats]

Eanos Setirav

Initiative: +8
AC: 23 (26 w/ SoF, 25 w/Prot Evil)
HP:68 Current: 68
Senses: Perception 19 (23 scent w/ Bloodhound), Sense Motive 22/26
CMB: +6 CMD: 21 Fort: +7 (+9 w/ purity, +10 w/ Prot evil)
Reflex: +9 (+10 w/ purity, +11 w/ Prot evil)
Will: +11 (+13 w/ purity, +14 w/ Prot evil)
***-4 saves vs odor based effects w/ Bloodhound

Conditions: None


In Hand: Bow


Common Attacks:

+1 Seeking Comp. Longbow (Str +1)*: Attack: +13/+08 = [BAB (06/01)
+ DEX (05) + Magic (01) + Bracers (01)]
negates miss percentage chances
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 19-20/x3^, range 110'
Spiritual Weapon (Sbow): Attack: +09/+04 = [BAB (06/01) + WIS (03)]
Damage: 1d8+2, Crit: 20/x3, range 170' Special: force / spell
All: +2 to hit / +2d6 damage when using Bane ability

* +1 to hit / damage within 30' (point blank shot),
* Deadly Aim available (-2 attack, +4 damage)
^ Crit range increased via Bracer's of Falcon's Aim
Many Shot: 1st attack of Full attack uses 2 arrows for damage on a hit.


Arrows: 31/31
Blunt Arrows: 16/20
Cold Iron Arrows: 19/19
Silver Blunt Arrows: 16/16
CLW Wand charges: 22/50 remaining
Disguise kit uses: 9/10 remaining
Spider Climb (boots) minutes: 10/10 remaining

Used: none

Judgement (2 choice per): 3/3 Remaining
Determination: 4/4 remaining
Silver Tongued Haggler: 5/7 remaining
Bane: 9/9 rounds remaining
Discern Lies (DC 17): 9/9 rounds remaining
Dimensional Hop: 90'/90' feet remaining
Spells: Orisons (DC 14): Brand, Create Water, Detect Magic, Disrupt Undead, Guidance, Light
1st (6/6 remaining)(DC 15): Deadeye's Lore, Divine Favor, Expeditious Retreat, Lend Judgement, Litany of Sloth, Protection from Evil, Shield of Faith, Wrath
2nd (5/5 remaining)(DC 16): Bloodhound, Ghostbane Dirge, Invisibility, Resist Energy, Silence, Spiritual Weapon, Weapon of Awe
3rd (4/4 remaining)(DC 17): Blessing of the Mole,* Dispel Magic, Invisibility Purge, Prayer

* Stealth bonus not stackable with ioun stone

Random notes: Syndicate "code phrase": 'Reginald needs a bath.' - false phrase created by Sugar Sweet.[/sblock]

 

[Systole]

Wiste envelops Eanos' hand with a fleshy and somewhat damp grip. "Looking forward to more business, sirrah."

When Eanos inquires about the perfume, he puffs with pride. "Of course most of the perfume trade is me. The dancers get the cheap stuff by the cask. Some of the ladies and gents that find a patron, they buy the stuff that's decent. Funny thing -- truth be told, I'm all out of the really good stuff. Maybe six or eight weeks back, I had a young fisherman type come in and buy me out of all my top-end perfumes. Then with the recent troubles, I haven't been able to resupply." He smiles and shakes his head at the naivete of some people. "Happens every once in a while. Some young fisherman wants a present for an engagement or something like, so he comes and trades his life savings to me for something pretty for her." Wiste frowns a bit. "That last fisherman, he did look ... kind of familiar, though. I wonder if it was his second time here."

. . . Rudolf Wiste . . .