'The Perilous (Chapter I, II, III, IV)

[Lobo Lurker]

"Sounds good to me Ms. Liliana."

Thane wanders around chatting it up with the other tenants, trying to figure out the information that Liliana set forth above.

Gather Information +5 (1d20+5=6)

He is particualarly interested in why anyone would choose Shabu as an enchanter over anyone else.

 

[drdevoid]

Delmar, Dwarf Cleric

To Lilliana, "That sounds about right to me."

"Now are we trying to insinuate ourselves among the wizards asking after enchanters for our cloaks and then ask follow up questions? Also if we were to see Shabu tonight do we address him and if so who should we say has mentioned him to us?"

"Hmm... Belok, are you suggesting some of us pose as wizards? Who among us could pull that off? I certainly would play the role poorly. Lady Lilliana and Master Thane discussed this earlier and were somewhat dubious about the idea for ourselves."

(OOC: for later Gather Info +17 then a Diplomacy check +8 and 2 spot or listen checks (+9 and +5) if necessary (1d20-1,1d20+4,1d20+4,1d20+4=[18, -1], [4, 4], [5, 4], [1, 4])

 

[Scotley]

Belok Half-Giant Rogue/Psychic Warrior

"I'm not suggesting that we try to pass ourselves off as wizards, just folk of quality who belong in a special establishment like this rather than a scruffy warrior fresh from the desert. Some finer clothes matched with our rather expensive cloaks should do the trick."

 

[drdevoid]

Delmar

"Ahhh, excellent angle, Master Belok."

Delmar starts spilling some gold coins on the table, "Now how much bribery money should we each take. The staff could be an indispensable source of information."

 

[UniversalMonster]

Thane addresses the orb. "Are you sentient? Do you have a name perhaps?"

The orb hovers over and responds only by saying "what is your request?". It's voice is hollow and artificial sounding.

Belok asks "ah um...Orb, does this place sell wizardly robes?"

The orb responds by saying "We have no shops here, but our concierge can provide you with maps to the local market bazaars in Windfall or Denatis Peak."

This bit of information startles you, because Denatis Peak is some 100-120 miles away from Windfall- a weeks travel, depending on how you cross the desert. A couple of you may have been there a few times.

Liliana asks "By chance do you have a name or how are we to address you?"

No answer to this.

Lilianna also asks; "Also, what information are you able to give us concerning this establishment? We are very curious to learn where we are and what the Prismatic Spray has to offer us."

The Orb then begins to speak in what sounds like a scratchy crackling voice. Music is also playing in the background, and you all get the sense that this is a pre-recorded response.

"...Long, long ago, Sultan Coeur of this land received a portent that his own son, Prince Lakrionis Coeur I would one day die by the use of magic. Thus he sought to make magic use illegal, and wizards were rounded up and arrested, deported to the sultanates' borders, and in some cases, outright killed. One man, the Lord Mixyus Skiim, sought to create a secret haven for arcane casters, allowing them a place to meet qand work in private. The facility you now inhabit is located at the bottom of the sea, technically out of the bounds of the laws of the empire. Lord Skiim was able to re-attune a pair of existing planar gates, one in the town of Windfall and one in the city of Denatis Peak that lead to our arrivals hall. Now, blessedly, the sultans anti-magic laws have been rescinded and magic has been allowed in our kingdom for the last several hundred years. Please enjoy our wine parlour, feast hall, luxurious accomodations, and observation deck...There's something for everyone at the Prismatic Spray. "

 

[UniversalMonster]

OOC:
Okay, so for what you plan to do next:

I'm guessing that Thane, Lilliana, Belok and Delmar (and maybe even Phelen)are going to go and gather information in the wine parlour and possibly the observation deck. There's also the Feast Hall, and the twice-mentioned Regnant Room. If this is the case, you can just pick where you want to try gathering info, and what you are specifically asking about.

I was assuming you already picked up expensive cloaks in the marketplace on the way over, but if you want to go back and wait until the next day that would be ok. But we can say you already had them.

Phelen can try pickpocketing in the social areas of the Prismatic Spray or warp back home and try something elsewhere. I'd just as soon have everyone together, though.

 

[Scotley]

Belok Half-Giant Rogue/Psychic Warrior

"Thank you, Orb." Belok looks thoughtful for a moment. "We could expand our information gathering to Denatis Peak fairly convenently if we need to. I guess I'll hit the wine bar before dinner and also check out the observation deck. Are we really under the sea? Are we going as a group or should we spread out?"

 

[Gideon]

Phelen J-walking in the halway

"Its the feast hall for me, if I am gonna miss home cooking I am eating now...or five minutes from now." Phelen gives a wolfish grin and tacks on "I'll snoop around a little bit too. You'll find me there." with a little wave he is back into the hall and heading toward the feast hall. About 7 steps down the hall Phelen realizes he is in a foreign place and leaving his partners behind...with a loud but not painful slap to his forehead Phelen turns around and heads back in the door.

 

[Scotley]

Belok Half-Giant Rogue/Psychic Warrior

Belok turns to the returning Phelan "the feast hall?" Belok wears his cloak and tries to look like he belongs. "Hey Orb, what's good here?"

OOC: At the hall Gather info checks:

Where to get a cloak enchanted
Belok rolls 1d20+6, getting [13,6] = (19)

1d20+6=19

What about Shabu I haerd he was good
Belok rolls 1d20+6, getting [2,6] = (8)

1d20+6=8

Our employer
Belok rolls 1d20+6, getting [5,6] = (11)

1d20+6=11

Regent room
Belok rolls 1d20+6, getting [6,6] = (12)

1d20+6=12

Latest gossip
Belok rolls 1d20+6, getting [12,6] = (18)

1d20+6=18

 

[drdevoid]

Delmar

Delmar will work the staff, tipping/bribing up front. These will be the same setup questions that Lilliana had mentioned and that Belok was asking about.

Peter, if it requires additional rolls, please roll for me. (All social skills except Diplomacy are -1, all awareness skills are +4)