Pathfinders of Pelligrew's Pinnace [IC 01]

[Rhun]

Abraxis speaks, his voice calm and even. "Obviously, we do not have the sort of wealth that you are accustomed to dealing with. Perhaps you would consider an alternative to hard coin?" The Aasimar glances over at his companions before turning his golden irised eyes back on Torch. "We have many diverse skills between the four of us. Perhaps there is a job or endeavor that we could undertake on your behalf?"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Torch again becomes thoughtful for a few moments.

"I think perhaps there is something you could do for me.

I’ve recently come into possession of a series of safes. Unfortunately, the safecracker I employed has turned out to be quite useless. If you can coax even three of the five safes open, I could be persuaded to disclose Nessian’s location and dispense with my regular fee entirely. These chests are remarkably unique and I have the foreboding suspicion that, in this case, the receptacles just might be worth more than their contents, so I’d rather you didn’t smash them open. Oh! One more thing: please forgive my rudeness but I don't know you and trust comes dearly in my business. I employ a diviner to protect my interests; if she warns me you have crossed me and stolen the contents, there will be repercussions."

 

[mleibrock]

Lerissa

Once again, Lerissa will make a sense motive/perception check.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

[sblock=Lerissa]It really seems like he's on the up and up - he's a businessman, and you're potential business for the future as well as right now.[/sblock]

 

[Rhun]

Abraxis nods. "We'd certainly be willing to take a look at these safes, to be sure."

 

[HolyMan]

Leaf wonders at who in the group would be best suited to trying to open the safes. He would beable to provide whoever with a blessing from Gozreh, but who would it be?

[sblock=OOC] Leaf can cast guidance on whoever wish to try and open the safes. [/sblock]

 

[grufflehead]

After a moment's pause, Mustapha's rich laughter rings out round the small chamber. 'Ah' he says with a broad smile, 'never let it be said that the Prophet - may the light of the dawn sun shine on him and his family - is not without a sense of irony'. Turning to Lerissa, he adds 'my dear, may I humbly apologise and ask for your fair hand; it appears the horse on which I have been riding has proved to be a little too high for my own safety!'.

Turning to Grandmaster Torch, Mustapha offers another small bow. 'With your permission...?' he enquires, before muttering a few words and turning 90 degrees to his left.

OOC - Cast Know Direction to find East

Setting down his pack, the Brass Man once again unrolls the small tassled rug from the top and spreads it out on the floor. Taking off his shoes, Mustapha looks at the others and says 'I regret this task is beyond my meagre skill', before kneeling on the mat and beginning to mutter what sounds like a mantra in a low voice.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Torch waits for the group to reach consensus and to complete their preparations, then gestures to a bodyguard. You are led to a small side chamber where lie five boxes:

1. An iron cask, blank of ornamentation save for a laughing devil's head.
2. A red box inset with a trio of golden faces:the first appears stern, the second angry, and the third fumes with hatred.
3. A stone chest covered with a relief of carved ivy.
4. A smooth stone block without hinges, decoration or writing of any kind.
5. A rectangular chest with strange, stylized writing around its entirety. Stranger still are the 10 small pores running along the boxes lid.

 

[mleibrock]

Lerissa

After a moment's pause, Mustapha's rich laughter rings out round the small chamber. 'Ah' he says with a broad smile, 'never let it be said that the Prophet - may the light of the dawn sun shine on him and his family - is not without a sense of irony'. Turning to Lerissa, he adds 'my dear, may I humbly apologise and ask for your fair hand; it appears the horse on which I have been riding has proved to be a little too high for my own safety!'.

Turning to Grandmaster Torch, Mustapha offers another small bow. 'With your permission...?' he enquires, before muttering a few words and turning 90 degrees to his left.

OOC - Cast Know Direction to find East

Setting down his pack, the Brass Man once again unrolls the small tassled rug from the top and spreads it out on the floor. Taking off his shoes, Mustapha looks at the others and says 'I regret this task is beyond my meagre skill', before kneeling on the mat and beginning to mutter what sounds like a mantra in a low voice.

When Mustapha addresses Lerissa, she watches him intently. Once he is finished and begins unrolling his pack she will look at the other party members and shrug her shoulders with a look of wtf was that.

 

[mleibrock]

Lerissa

Torch waits for the group to reach consensus and to complete their preparations, then gestures to a bodyguard. You are led to a small side chamber where lie five boxes:

1. An iron cask, blank of ornamentation save for a laughing devil's head.
2. A red box inset with a trio of golden faces:the first appears stern, the second angry, and the third fumes with hatred.
3. A stone chest covered with a relief of carved ivy.
4. A smooth stone block without hinges, decoration or writing of any kind.
5. A rectangular chest with strange, stylized writing around its entirety. Stranger still are the 10 small pores running along the boxes lid.

Lerissa follows the group to the small chamber containing the boxes. She wonders if anyone will be more apt to open the boxes. She will inspect the boxes to see if any of them ring familiar in any way. She admires all the boxes and actually is drawn to each of them in unique ways. Once she examines them, she will have each party member do the same. The smooth stone block with no hinges or decorations especially draws her attention and she will pick this one up again and examine it closely.

OOC - Mike, feel free to roll for her on each box, assuming the other party members are aiding her.