Pathfinders of Pelligrew's Pinnace [IC 01]

[mleibrock]

1. The Devil Dial: The devil's head can be turned in both directions, like a combination lock but without numbers for guides.
2. The Box of Golden Faces: The box appears to be designed to respond to emotions of some kind. Make a Sense Motive check, please.
3. The Riddle Vault: There's a riddle inscribed amongst the carved ivy leaves (see below).
4. The Smooth Stone Chest: You are able to determine nothing about this box - it remains inscrutable.
5. The Holed Safe: There is a hidden panel on the side of the box, but you are unable to determine any method of opening it.

The Riddle:
"Though different now sounds my name, the spelling still remains the same.
Once prior leap of might, now becomes bird of white."

"Interesting riddle." First thing to enter Lerrisa's mind is 'dove'. She speaks the word almost as if thinking aloud.

Still fascinated by the smooth box, she continues to roll it around in her hand. How big is this box?

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

When Lerissa speaks the word 'Dove' the box opens. (Details coming when I get to a 'real' computer.)

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Inside the Riddle Vault: A collection of over 40 rare incenses along with a book of instruction. If burned in the proper combination, the incense collection can replicate a single use of incense of meditation.

 

[HolyMan]

"Great job Lerissa," Leaf says to the tiefling with a smile. It quickly fades as Leaf remembers something similar. "You knew how to do that all along didn't you," he says more of a statement or accuzation than a question.

"Just like my brother would do," he says his brow furrowing as an angry edge comes to his voice. "He would know excatly what was going on and not tell me anything. He would just smirk and say I was to young to know or to low on the totem pole. I hated when he laughed at me when noone would let me know what was going on."

Leaf's face reddens and his voice is truly gruff as he turns to point at Lerissa. "Your doing that too, aren't you. Aren't you!" his shout one of rough anger.

"You know what this is all about and you won't tell anyone and later you will just laugh about it behind my back!" Leaf's face is in a twisted rage as he looks like he is remembering something bad from his past.

"I won't let you laugh at me! Not anymore! Do you hear me Kelvini!? NOT ANYMORE!!"

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

And . . . the Box of Golden Faces pops open. Inside is a collection of ancient stone miniatures of a 'Viking' army from the Land of the Linnorm Kings.

[sblock=OOC]Technically I'm supposed to get an Intimidate, Perform (Acting), Bluff or other appropriate check - but excellent RP, Jake! [/sblock]

 

[mleibrock]

"Great job Lerissa," Leaf says to the tiefling with a smile. It quickly fades as Leaf remembers something similar. "You knew how to do that all along didn't you," he says more of a statement or accuzation than a question.

"Just like my brother would do," he says his brow furrowing as an angry edge comes to his voice. "He would know excatly what was going on and not tell me anything. He would just smirk and say I was to young to know or to low on the totem pole. I hated when he laughed at me when noone would let me know what was going on."

Leaf's face reddens and his voice is truly gruff as he turns to point at Lerissa. "Your doing that too, aren't you. Aren't you!" his shout one of rough anger.

"You know what this is all about and you won't tell anyone and later you will just laugh about it behind my back!" Leaf's face is in a twisted rage as he looks like he is remembering something bad from his past.

"I won't let you laugh at me! Not anymore! Do you hear me Kelvini!? NOT ANYMORE!!"

As the goliath begins his rant, Lerissa quietly watches not knowing what to make of his memory come to life. As it continues to crescendo, she draws her Scimatar and fires back, "You better back off! You may be twice my size but that only means I can easily use your balls for target practice."

1d20+10=26 - intimidate check

When the puzzle box opens, a smile crosses Lerissa's face and she lowers her weapon. "2 down." She says not even trying to control her laughter.

 

[HolyMan]

When the box clicks open Leaf sighs in relief. "Lerissa. I'm sorry I didn..."

"2 down." She says not even trying to control her laughter.

Leaf sighs again and a smile crosses his face as Lerissa laughs (although she didn't put away the scimitar).

[sblock=OOC] Thanks here's some technical stuff to make you feel better.

Acting = 4, Bluff = 17

Of the three those were the two things I was doing I hope Mike makes his Sense Motive check

EDIT: ninja'ed but in a good way.
HM [/sblock]

 

[mleibrock]

Lerissa

Seeing Leaf eye the still drawn weapon, a look of recognition dawns on her face and she quickly puts away her weapon. "Sorry Leaf, I should have realized... By the way, I am sorry about your memory, I guess we all have our demons." The tone of her voice is almost sympathetic - something you have not hear from the hardened woman to date. It suggests she can relate all too well

 

[HolyMan]

"It is alright," Leaf says a look of sadness in his eyes. "I have not thought of Kelvini, or any of my clan for quiet some time."

"I hope we can talk and maybe use our... demons. Interesting choice of words Lerissa. I hope we can use them to help us again one day. Like they have today." He finishes gesturing to the Three Golden Faces safe.

 

[mleibrock]

Lerissa

The 'softer' look quickly disappears from Lerissa's face as she realizes she has opened up much more than she intended. She acknowledges Leaf with a, "Let's focus on the task at hand first."

She quickly grabs the smooth puzzle again and begins to roll it around in her hands. She begins focusing all her attention here, not used to things getting the better of her, this puzzle has gone past intriguing and is bordering on obsession now.