The Forgotten Forge

[DEFCON 1]

'And Master D'Velderan, please don't think that my giving the drink you bought for me to that drunkard was intended as a slight. It seemed the fastest way to get rid of him.'

'Pshaw! I never thought anything of the kind, Miss Tai! It was a very instinctual and clever ruse to get that drunkard to go away. I just decided that he needed to learn a little more respect for his betters... of which it appears we all are. Do not heed a second thought on the matter.'

He smiles grandly to the beautful changeling, and lifts his mug to his lips. He takes a long sip of his ale and is about to continue his attempts to woo the fine young thing when Zane whispers to them both under his breath...

'That chap who just came in seems to be a bit to interested in us then I'm comfortable with.'

Pohl's eyes narrow suspiciously, and ever-so-slightly he tilts his head to take a look at the figure. The leather of the the figure's cloak drops water all across the floor of the tavern, and Pohl tries his darndest to sneak a look at the face underneath. Being unable to, and seeing the figure still continue towards them, he makes the decision to try and move the group to a less crowded and more defensible area (on the off-chance this person is here to come to the defense of the dead warforged). He speak loudly to both Zane and Tai...

'Let us move to that area down the hallway to the chamberpots, shall we? It is getting mighty crowded in here and we could certainly use a bit more space, don't you think?'

He places his mug on the counter, lightly grabs Tai's elbow, and (never taking his eyes off the cloaked figure) tries to lead her away from the approaching figure towards the back of the room... naturally assuming Zane will follow.

 

[DarkMaster]

The women leads Sareth through an impressive corridor. The Noble appartement are extremely vast and luxurious. Sareth walks what seems to be a never ending corridor. She finally stops in front of a massive double wooden door. The two doors are about 9 feet in height, Almost touching the 10' foot ceiling. Each of the door are carved with statue of beautiful women. The women slightly knock using a brass knocker on the door. A few seconds later Sareth hears a high pitch voice coming from inside. "Finally, enter quickly or I will be late. The women opens the door, Sareth notices a middled aged human women wonderfully dressed. She is looking at herself in a very large mirror with a frame made of what seems to be pure gold. She barely looks at Sareth and shouts in a very authoritary fashion. "Tailor fix that hole quickly my guests are waiting for me."

Sareth looks at the magnificient dress, barely noticing the scratch. Fixing it should take him a few minutes only if she could remove the dress. sense motive (xxx+4) Sareth feels a lot of agressivity towards him coming from the Canith Noble.

-----------

The figure approaches your group and without a word leaves an envellope on the table in front of Zane. Easily identifiable House Canith Seal is sealing the enveloppe.

The figure then quickly leaves without saying a word. The people in the room looks at Zane to see what he will do with the envelope. Tai (spot roll Tai 13+3, Pohl 5+4) notices a men approaching Zane by behind who seems to be also interested by the envelope (sense motive roll xxx+5 )

 

[Karl Green]

Zanick 'Zane' Marcela, human wizard

Zane's raises an eyebrow and almost says something to the figure but instead picked it up, and looks to see if there is any writing on the outside besides the seal. Once he sees that he looks at his companions "Might be important" and then opens it to see what is inside.

 

[Delemental]

Tai will move as if to look over Zane's shoulder at the letter, but will position herself so that whoever this other person is would have to bump into her to get an eye on the letter or a hand on it (or Zane).

"There is someone coming up behind us," she will whisper to Pohl and Zane.

 

[DEFCON 1]

Pohl sees the letter being dropped off, Zane picking it up and Tai maneuvering around the mage to protect his back.

'There is someone coming up behind us.'

His eyes widen ever so slightly upon hearing Tai's whisper, and in order to help lend aid in distracting the other people in the tavern (and hopefully the gentleman moving up to look at the letter), Pohl raising his arms, walks forward to block anyone who moves towards Zane and Tai, and says in a loud deep voice...

'ARE YOU ALL ENJOYING YOURSELVES?!? LET'S HAVE A SONG AND DANCE TO HONOR HOUSE THARASHK AND THEIR PICKING UP OF THE TAB!!!'

 

[DarkMaster]

Zane carefully observes the envelope. Outside the seal it is completly featureless. Zane quickly opens it. A small piece of paper can be found inside. Zane can read a nicely hand written note "For the truth about Bonal Geldem, meet me at dawn at the Broken Anvil".

As Pohl shouts to the crowd (Diplomacy roll 12+1 + 8 bonus for picking up the tab). The crowd cheers at Pohl and the two musician in the corner of the bar start to play a very festive folklorique Sharn tune. The almost half the people in the bar starts dancing. The curious behind Zane who visibely didn't hear Tai warning, Tries to take advantage of the activity to approach Zane. (Pohl spot roll 6+4 DC 10) Pohl aware that someone is coming easily identify it. The men looks like a very poor commoner and do not seems to be armed. He is now about 3 feets behind Zane and trying to peek at the content of the letter.

 

[DEFCON 1]

As the cheers, high-stepping, and downing of grog continue unabated in the Sleeping Snake, Pohl glances over his shoulder and sees the poor, disheveled man trying to sneak a peek at the letter Zane holds. He drops his arms, turns around and walks up jovially but forcefully to the commoner and drops an arm over his shoulder and gives him a friendly - if not just a bit more tight than necessary - squeeze.

'Good eve, my good man! Is there something we can help you with? A pint of ale perhaps? Or is there...' his voice drops to a much quieter level... 'something else you were interested in? Hmm?'

 

[DarkMaster]

The bald middle aged men nervously cheers as Pohl hugs himThe man nervously touches his thin mustache as Pohl ask him the question trying not to look into his eyes.

"What a .... a .... great party you are throwing" When Pohl asks about being interested in something else. He pauses nervously smiling and playing with his mustache. Then revealing a large smile and a few missing teeth. he adds "Heeeeee ...... actually yes, I am a bit shy to ask but I wonder how could I join the ranks of house Tharashk. I tought that someone as connected as you could maybe talk to the right person, know what I mean He He He He.

spoiler

Zane

Spoiler

Zane hearing the conversation with Pohl noticed that the men seems nervous but his intention seems genuine

Tai

Spoiler

Tai hearing the conversation with Pohl noticed that the men seems nervous but his intention seems genuine

Pohl

Spoiler

Pohl can notice that the men seems particularly nervous about asking him how to join his house. His interest in house Tharashk seems genuine

 

[Karl Green]

Zanick 'Zane' Marcela, human wizard

Zane will keep the message hidden for now, only because he (Zane) has no connections to house Tharashk.
To Tai he asks "So have you lived in Sharn long? It is quite amazing" smiling and taking some sips from his drink

 

[Delemental]

Tai relaxes, and moves toward a seat. She decides that she definitely does not care much for the number of people pressing in around them. She will listen to Pohl and the bald man talk.