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Zensiro is now on guard in Lady Irene's presence, having noticed her observing him. He politely inquires with Lady Irene, trying to hide his unease, "Pardon me, milady, but did you say that that diverse crew in there playing cards are 'return' party guests, as in they have previously made your acquaintance?"
If the answer is yes, Zensiro will suggest to our group that perhaps at least one of us should join in the game and make some subtle inquiries regarding Lady Irene and the previous party. If that was an accidental misstatement by the DM, please disregard. Whatever Lady Irene's reply, Zensiro will attempt to discern if she is being truthful or trying to conceal something.
Lacking subtlety, Skrach tried and fails to root around the entrance to the private room, looking for a way in. Snarling in frautration at his own inadequacies, he stomps off after the rest of the party. He makes a mental note to visit the tattoo artist at some point, maybe a big spider on his back. “What made you throw this party then miss?”
Zensiro is now on guard in Lady Irene's presence, having noticed her observing him. He politely inquires with Lady Irene, trying to hide his unease, "Pardon me, milady, but did you say that that diverse crew in there playing cards are 'return' party guests, as in they have previously made your acquaintance?"
If the answer is yes, Zensiro will suggest to our group that perhaps at least one of us should join in the game and make some subtle inquiries regarding Lady Irene and the previous party. If that was an accidental misstatement by the DM, please disregard. Whatever Lady Irene's reply, Zensiro will attempt to discern if she is being truthful or trying to conceal something.
" But of course, I have previously held similar parties, though the guest list has never been this long; I started small at first."
You feel like she is being truthful about the previous parties and return party guests. You feel she is telling the truth about starting small and building up to increasingly larger parties as reputation of her parties grew.
Lacking subtlety, Skrach tried and fails to root around the entrance to the private room, looking for a way in. Snarling in frautration at his own inadequacies, he stomps off after the rest of the party. He makes a mental note to visit the tattoo artist at some point, maybe a big spider on his back. “What made you throw this party then miss?”
"Ahh Vulpes vulpes, one of my favourite animals apart from...... The spider. That's a hard question to answer, I throw parties because they are fun, and it seemed like a good way to build up rapport in a town I was new in. This lodge also sat vacant for a long time before I came into possession of it, long enough to be haunted so some of the town's occupants have said to me. I hope these parties helped to dispell that belief."
Malichi figures he's made enough of a commotion out here. He looks for a discrete place to use the Disguise Hat so nobody notices him change.
Stealth: 22 or lower of dice 6
Changes his appearance only marginally. The horns are gone, coloring is human, eyes light brown, hair the same. The kind of face you'd forget after 5 minutes. He hides his tail down his pants and take his invitation to the line
You are admitted without issue. What mask do you wish to take?
Hurren nods, and responds in Common:"Yes, that is probably wise. Just from the way they hustled off that unfortunate creature, I am afraid the next severed limb might be halfling-sized. However, if Dexan wishes to question the artist, I will sit next door in the game room and observe the actions there. Call out if there is danger, and I will come quickly."
Dexen replies " No, go with Flint, I'll be okay; there are too many people around for EVERYONE to be in on this murder..."
The elven monk responds, "Good man, I saw my friend Zonanon the halfling escorted this way, and I wanted to check on his safety. Can you tell me which way he went? He was somewhat inebriated, and I fear he might injure himself."
The elven monk responds, "Good man, I saw my friend Zonanon the halfling escorted this way, and I wanted to check on his safety. Can you tell me which way he went? He was somewhat inebriated, and I fear he might injure himself."
" Zonanan you say sir? Ain't no Zonanan been here that I saw. I've been upstairs serving the mistresses guests, only pop 'ack down to to refill that there platter for upstairs you see.." the servant points at a full platter " I gotta be goin now, I don't wanna be chided from the mistress. If there was a Zonanan down here and drunk like a fish as you say, he might have found his way to a bed. You clip his ear if he had, don't want no drunkard in my room when I come back" the servant points at two doors (L5) before taking the platter upstairs with the other servant, leaving you in the room alone.
Zensiro responds to Lady Irene, "Very good, milady. Many thanks for your kindnesses and here's to your continued success." He raises his glass and lowers his head slightly.
Once Lady Irene has departed, Zensiro turns to Hurren and Flint. "Please be careful down there. And, Flint, I know you flourish with a direct approach, but let's try to keep our investigation quiet for now. We can't be sure of how Lady Irene's friends will react or what they're capable of if a fight breaks out. Should we meet back on the main floor in a bit to share our findings? I'm not sure what might be a good way to signal if we run into trouble. Any ideas?"
To Skrach and Dexan he says, "I know you're savvy with magic and can probably handle whatever this tiefling will throw at you, but call out if you need any assistance and I'll come running."
After they head off, Zensiro sighs to himself, checks his pouch for the gem stones, and removes his mask for a moment to get a full, clear breath. He gives a momentary thought to Malichi, hoping that he's not gotten himself into any trouble. Zensiro then puts the mask back on, straightens his cloak, raises his hood, and enters the card game. "Hello, fellow revellers! I understand that you might be looking for another player for your game."
(Does Zensiro notice any change in how he feels having removed the mask?)
Before Skrach heads off he turns to Flint and Hurren “If you have any trouble, hit em as hard as old Flint did on the pits”
To Zensiro he says “You good for cash? I can spot you a bit? Also if you need a spider to read card, give me a bell”
Skrach is going to nod to Dexan and head straight to the tattoo parlour bursting in the door with very little social grace. “Alright mate, what’s this I hear about free tats? Anyfink we want? Or is there a selection?”
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Flint grins at Zensiro “Don’t worry, if there is trouble it will be loud. You do the same.”
He turns to follow Hurren down to the kitchens. He grabs a turkey leg off of one of the platters and chews thoughtfully as Hurren talks with the staff, then follows as Hurren checks the doors.
If the doors are locked, Flint will look both ways, try to avoid making a scene in case anyone is coming down the stairs, but will drive hard against the door with his shoulder, attempting to force it open. Strength (Athletics) 16
Replying to Skrach before heading into the card game, Zensiro says, "I think I'm good thanks to those scamps that tried to jump us in the alley. As for the spider, I definitely like that idea, but I'll play it straight for now. If they're cleaning me out, I'll head back your way for reinforcements. Good luck with that tattoo!"
Flint grins at Zensiro “Don’t worry, if there is trouble it will be loud. You do the same.”
He turns to follow Hurren down to the kitchens. He grabs a turkey leg off of one of the platters and chews thoughtfully as Hurren talks with the staff, then follows as Hurren checks the doors.
If the doors are locked, Flint will look both ways, try to avoid making a scene in case anyone is coming down the stairs, but will drive hard against the door with his shoulder, attempting to force it open. Strength (Athletics) 18
The turkey tastes good.
The doors are not locked. If you would like to look around roll for investigation, otherwise roll for perception like Hurren.
Zensiro responds to Lady Irene, "Very good, milady. Many thanks for your kindnesses and here's to your continued success." He raises his glass and lowers his head slightly.
Once Lady Irene has departed, Zensiro turns to Hurren and Flint. "Please be careful down there. And, Flint, I know you flourish with a direct approach, but let's try to keep our investigation quiet for now. We can't be sure of how Lady Irene's friends will react or what they're capable of if a fight breaks out. Should we meet back on the main floor in a bit to share our findings? I'm not sure what might be a good way to signal if we run into trouble. Any ideas?"
To Skrach and Dexan he says, "I know you're savvy with magic and can probably handle whatever this tiefling will throw at you, but call out if you need any assistance and I'll come running."
After they head off, Zensiro sighs to himself, checks his pouch for the gem stones, and removes his mask for a moment to get a full, clear breath. He gives a momentary thought to Malichi, hoping that he's not gotten himself into any trouble. Zensiro then puts the mask back on, straightens his cloak, raises his hood, and enters the card game. "Hello, fellow revellers! I understand that you might be looking for another player for your game."
(Does Zensiro notice any change in how he feels having removed the mask?)
The players invite you to sit on a vacant cushion next to the half elf wearing the moon mask. The half elf introduces themselves as Harissa.
" We are playing king's cup, have you played before?" Says the Halfling wearing a mouse mask, who introduced herself as Carina. You feel hungry when you look at the Halfling, but think nothing of it, you haven't eaten in some time. Have you ever tried roasted mouse? It might be worth a try.
" It hardly matters, -hyuk-we can teach as we go" says the dwarf Polpo, who is wearing a crab mask. Polpo draws a '4'. He hands a drink to Zensiro and Harissa and takes 2 for himself " give 2 take 2; drink up!" And Polpo drains both glasses one after another.
As you raise the glass, Harissa nudges you and shakes her head in warning. " Not safe" she whispers.
As you take the mask off, if feels as if it sealed to your face, akin to how a shirt clings to your body after hard labour, but you are able to retract the mask. The air feels cold on your face. You put the mask back down and hear the clocktower bell ring. An hour has passed.
Before Skrach heads off he turns to Flint and Hurren “If you have any trouble, hit em as hard as old Flint did on the pits”
To Zensiro he says “You good for cash? I can spot you a bit? Also if you need a spider to read card, give me a bell”
Skrach is going to nod to Dexan and head straight to the tattoo parlour bursting in the door with very little social grace. “Alright mate, what’s this I hear about free tats? Anyfink we want? Or is there a selection?”
Zula smiles " it would take all-night to do a full body tattoo, but anything you want that is less than a full body mural, yes. Have a seat? " She motions to her tattoo set up, a bench which can be half reclined or laid flat depending on the tattoo asked for. " You aren't afraid of needles I assume?"
Malichi figures he's made enough of a commotion out here. He looks for a discrete place to use the Disguise Hat so nobody notices him change.
Stealth: 22 or lower of dice 6
Changes his appearance only marginally. The horns are gone, coloring is human, eyes light brown, hair the same. The kind of face you'd forget after 5 minutes. He hides his tail down his pants and take his invitation to the line
You are admitted without issue. What mask do you wish to take?
Malichi takes the rabbit mask. He's still a bit suspicious of them. He attempts to slip the mask off and stash it under his cloak while using the disguise hat to change his appearance to include an illusory copy of the mask.
Malichi slight of hand: 13
He heads off to find his compatriots, watching to see if anyone notices the mask switch
Zula smiles " it would take all-night to do a full body tattoo, but anything you want that is less than a full body mural, yes. Have a seat? " She motions to her tattoo set up, a bench which can be half reclined or laid flat depending on the tattoo asked for. " You aren't afraid of needles I assume?"
“Needles are fine by me miss. How’s about a big old spider on me back?” Skrach starts stripping off his shirt and furs exposing the gnarled green skin underneath.
Malichi figures he's made enough of a commotion out here. He looks for a discrete place to use the Disguise Hat so nobody notices him change.
Stealth: 22 or lower of dice 6
Changes his appearance only marginally. The horns are gone, coloring is human, eyes light brown, hair the same. The kind of face you'd forget after 5 minutes. He hides his tail down his pants and take his invitation to the line
You are admitted without issue. What mask do you wish to take?
Malichi takes the rabbit mask. He's still a bit suspicious of them. He attempts to slip the mask off and stash it under his cloak while using the disguise hat to change his appearance to include an illusory copy of the mask.
Malichi slight of hand: 18
He heads off to find his compatriots, watching to see if anyone notices the mask switch
He is successful. Malachi is not wearing a mask when the clock tower doles.
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Zensiro is now on guard in Lady Irene's presence, having noticed her observing him. He politely inquires with Lady Irene, trying to hide his unease, "Pardon me, milady, but did you say that that diverse crew in there playing cards are 'return' party guests, as in they have previously made your acquaintance?"
If the answer is yes, Zensiro will suggest to our group that perhaps at least one of us should join in the game and make some subtle inquiries regarding Lady Irene and the previous party. If that was an accidental misstatement by the DM, please disregard. Whatever Lady Irene's reply, Zensiro will attempt to discern if she is being truthful or trying to conceal something.
Insight 17
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Lacking subtlety, Skrach tried and fails to root around the entrance to the private room, looking for a way in. Snarling in frautration at his own inadequacies, he stomps off after the rest of the party. He makes a mental note to visit the tattoo artist at some point, maybe a big spider on his back. “What made you throw this party then miss?”
Skrach / Miner
" But of course, I have previously held similar parties, though the guest list has never been this long; I started small at first."
You feel like she is being truthful about the previous parties and return party guests. You feel she is telling the truth about starting small and building up to increasingly larger parties as reputation of her parties grew.
"Ahh Vulpes vulpes, one of my favourite animals apart from...... The spider. That's a hard question to answer, I throw parties because they are fun, and it seemed like a good way to build up rapport in a town I was new in. This lodge also sat vacant for a long time before I came into possession of it, long enough to be haunted so some of the town's occupants have said to me. I hope these parties helped to dispell that belief."
You are admitted without issue. What mask do you wish to take?
Dexen replies " No, go with Flint, I'll be okay; there are too many people around for EVERYONE to be in on this murder..."
Map of the kitchens
Flint and Hurren descend the stairs to the kitchen. There are 3 servants loading platters ready to take up to the party.
They look up at you. " Canni help ya sirs?" One of them speaks up to you.
The elven monk responds, "Good man, I saw my friend Zonanon the halfling escorted this way, and I wanted to check on his safety. Can you tell me which way he went? He was somewhat inebriated, and I fear he might injure himself."
" Zonanan you say sir? Ain't no Zonanan been here that I saw. I've been upstairs serving the mistresses guests, only pop 'ack down to to refill that there platter for upstairs you see.." the servant points at a full platter " I gotta be goin now, I don't wanna be chided from the mistress. If there was a Zonanan down here and drunk like a fish as you say, he might have found his way to a bed. You clip his ear if he had, don't want no drunkard in my room when I come back" the servant points at two doors (L5) before taking the platter upstairs with the other servant, leaving you in the room alone.
Hurren will check the indicated doors and open them and look inside. Warily.
Zensiro responds to Lady Irene, "Very good, milady. Many thanks for your kindnesses and here's to your continued success." He raises his glass and lowers his head slightly.
Once Lady Irene has departed, Zensiro turns to Hurren and Flint. "Please be careful down there. And, Flint, I know you flourish with a direct approach, but let's try to keep our investigation quiet for now. We can't be sure of how Lady Irene's friends will react or what they're capable of if a fight breaks out. Should we meet back on the main floor in a bit to share our findings? I'm not sure what might be a good way to signal if we run into trouble. Any ideas?"
To Skrach and Dexan he says, "I know you're savvy with magic and can probably handle whatever this tiefling will throw at you, but call out if you need any assistance and I'll come running."
After they head off, Zensiro sighs to himself, checks his pouch for the gem stones, and removes his mask for a moment to get a full, clear breath. He gives a momentary thought to Malichi, hoping that he's not gotten himself into any trouble. Zensiro then puts the mask back on, straightens his cloak, raises his hood, and enters the card game. "Hello, fellow revellers! I understand that you might be looking for another player for your game."
(Does Zensiro notice any change in how he feels having removed the mask?)
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Before Skrach heads off he turns to Flint and Hurren “If you have any trouble, hit em as hard as old Flint did on the pits”
To Zensiro he says “You good for cash? I can spot you a bit? Also if you need a spider to read card, give me a bell”
Skrach is going to nod to Dexan and head straight to the tattoo parlour bursting in the door with very little social grace. “Alright mate, what’s this I hear about free tats? Anyfink we want? Or is there a selection?”
Skrach / Miner
Flint grins at Zensiro “Don’t worry, if there is trouble it will be loud. You do the same.”
He turns to follow Hurren down to the kitchens. He grabs a turkey leg off of one of the platters and chews thoughtfully as Hurren talks with the staff, then follows as Hurren checks the doors.
If the doors are locked, Flint will look both ways, try to avoid making a scene in case anyone is coming down the stairs, but will drive hard against the door with his shoulder, attempting to force it open. Strength (Athletics) 16
Replying to Skrach before heading into the card game, Zensiro says, "I think I'm good thanks to those scamps that tried to jump us in the alley. As for the spider, I definitely like that idea, but I'll play it straight for now. If they're cleaning me out, I'll head back your way for reinforcements. Good luck with that tattoo!"
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Both rooms are unlocked. There is no evidence either room has been disturbed.
Can you make a perception check?
The turkey tastes good.
The doors are not locked. If you would like to look around roll for investigation, otherwise roll for perception like Hurren.
The players invite you to sit on a vacant cushion next to the half elf wearing the moon mask. The half elf introduces themselves as Harissa.
" We are playing king's cup, have you played before?" Says the Halfling wearing a mouse mask, who introduced herself as Carina. You feel hungry when you look at the Halfling, but think nothing of it, you haven't eaten in some time. Have you ever tried roasted mouse? It might be worth a try.
" It hardly matters, -hyuk-we can teach as we go" says the dwarf Polpo, who is wearing a crab mask. Polpo draws a '4'. He hands a drink to Zensiro and Harissa and takes 2 for himself " give 2 take 2; drink up!" And Polpo drains both glasses one after another.
As you raise the glass, Harissa nudges you and shakes her head in warning. " Not safe" she whispers.
As you take the mask off, if feels as if it sealed to your face, akin to how a shirt clings to your body after hard labour, but you are able to retract the mask. The air feels cold on your face. You put the mask back down and hear the clocktower bell ring. An hour has passed.
Zula smiles " it would take all-night to do a full body tattoo, but anything you want that is less than a full body mural, yes. Have a seat? " She motions to her tattoo set up, a bench which can be half reclined or laid flat depending on the tattoo asked for. " You aren't afraid of needles I assume?"
Malichi takes the rabbit mask. He's still a bit suspicious of them. He attempts to slip the mask off and stash it under his cloak while using the disguise hat to change his appearance to include an illusory copy of the mask.
Malichi slight of hand: 13
He heads off to find his compatriots, watching to see if anyone notices the mask switch
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“Needles are fine by me miss. How’s about a big old spider on me back?” Skrach starts stripping off his shirt and furs exposing the gnarled green skin underneath.
Skrach / Miner
He is successful. Malachi is not wearing a mask when the clock tower doles.