The guards are able to find both sets of thieves tools as they frisk you.
Kessintra, it's the same layout as the church in the village of Barovia, so you're easily able to find a window. Inside the church are three people. One looks like a gravedigger, another like an altar boy, and finally a priest. The priest seems to be scolding the gravedigger.
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"Oh, I think they're talking about the Saint's bones. Izek is supposed to bring them back here...but I wonder if he's up to something with them. He wouldn't say why they were in the wardrobe, and tried to get us to stay away from it. If he has Ireena, who knows what he's planning."
Kessintra looks to Amelia, expression unsure. "Should we try talking to the priest...?" After how things went with the Baron she is nervous about interacting with anyone in this town.
“How sad… it seems the house of the gods is the least visited place in this damned realm,”
Amelia mutters with heavy disappointment. She glances around the seemingly devastated church, shaking her head.
“Well… since we’ll be borrowing their roof for a rest, it’s only polite to speak with them first. Besides, they might want to know about the bones of the saints.”
Noticing Kess’s reluctance to engage with the “round-ears,” Amelia strides confidently to the church’s door and knocks without hesitation.
“Greetings! We are wandering servants of the gods in search of shelter. Might you offer us aid?”
From looking at the shadows you can see the priest walking up to the door. He opens the door wide. "Greetings, travelers. Our congregation doesn't meet until later tonight, but we can provide shelter before then. Come in."
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Kessintra steps inside behind Amelia, relieved that she might be able to get some rest here. It feels like a strong breeze would be enough to down her at the moment. She thinks it a bit strange that the church members meet at night.
"Thank you. This is the church of Saint Andril, right?" She asks, studying the priest and other people in the room more closely as she heads to take a seat in one of the pews.
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"It is. I'm not surprised people are talking about us, given the recent scandal. You shouldn't worry yourselves about that now, though. Everything is as it should be."
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"Yes, we actually assisted the guard in recovering the Saint's bones earlier today. Strange that the coffin shop owner had them in a wardrobe...Izek said he would make sure they were returned here where they belong."
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A magically protected church? This would be perfect for Ireena! Kessintra wants to go find her at once and bring her there, but with Izek and the Baron in the way it will be easier said than done. They need to rest and free the others as soon as possible.
"Ah, of course." Gripping her lyre, she will attempt to trance for as long as she can.
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All of you can long rest. During your trance, you see a congregation of 13 adults and 5 children frightfully enter, stay for an hour of prayer, then leave. After a while, the morning arrives.
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4 hours works. You and Amelia get a long rest. Just be mindful if you wake Chipper, Garrick, or Zan then they only get a short rest due to not having trance and will need a long rest soon due to forced march.
It's still night when you wake up. The priest, altar boy, and gravedigger have all gone to sleep.
Upon waking, Kess will head up to the church's bell tower (or roof if there isn't one) to get a good view. She'll look around, trying to spot lanterns and such indicating guard patrols.
Perception: 17+4 guidance= 21
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You're able to get to the top of the bell tower and look out to the star lit city. Several street lanterns light the roads, where you can see about 7 guards in view, and likely more out of your view.
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The guards are able to find both sets of thieves tools as they frisk you.
Kessintra, it's the same layout as the church in the village of Barovia, so you're easily able to find a window. Inside the church are three people. One looks like a gravedigger, another like an altar boy, and finally a priest. The priest seems to be scolding the gravedigger.
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Kessintra will move over to one of the cracks in the wall and try to listen in.
Perception: another 6 -.- + 4 guidance= 10
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You faintly hear the word "bones".
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"Oh, I think they're talking about the Saint's bones. Izek is supposed to bring them back here...but I wonder if he's up to something with them. He wouldn't say why they were in the wardrobe, and tried to get us to stay away from it. If he has Ireena, who knows what he's planning."
Kessintra looks to Amelia, expression unsure. "Should we try talking to the priest...?" After how things went with the Baron she is nervous about interacting with anyone in this town.
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“How sad… it seems the house of the gods is the least visited place in this damned realm,”
Amelia mutters with heavy disappointment. She glances around the seemingly devastated church, shaking her head.
“Well… since we’ll be borrowing their roof for a rest, it’s only polite to speak with them first. Besides, they might want to know about the bones of the saints.”
Noticing Kess’s reluctance to engage with the “round-ears,” Amelia strides confidently to the church’s door and knocks without hesitation.
“Greetings! We are wandering servants of the gods in search of shelter. Might you offer us aid?”
From looking at the shadows you can see the priest walking up to the door. He opens the door wide. "Greetings, travelers. Our congregation doesn't meet until later tonight, but we can provide shelter before then. Come in."
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Kessintra steps inside behind Amelia, relieved that she might be able to get some rest here. It feels like a strong breeze would be enough to down her at the moment. She thinks it a bit strange that the church members meet at night.
"Thank you. This is the church of Saint Andril, right?" She asks, studying the priest and other people in the room more closely as she heads to take a seat in one of the pews.
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"It is. I'm not surprised people are talking about us, given the recent scandal. You shouldn't worry yourselves about that now, though. Everything is as it should be."
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
"Yes, we actually assisted the guard in recovering the Saint's bones earlier today. Strange that the coffin shop owner had them in a wardrobe...Izek said he would make sure they were returned here where they belong."
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"Really? So it was the coffin maker.... Anyway, a guard was sent to deliver them here. They were swiftly reburied."
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Insight on that: 3 + 2 guidance= 5 -.-
"Yes, I suppose he...borrowed them for protection perhaps? There were some...well, very 'unhappy' creatures in his shop."
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"Even if that was his motivation, it wouldn't work. They only protect the church while in the crypt."
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A magically protected church? This would be perfect for Ireena! Kessintra wants to go find her at once and bring her there, but with Izek and the Baron in the way it will be easier said than done. They need to rest and free the others as soon as possible.
"Ah, of course." Gripping her lyre, she will attempt to trance for as long as she can.
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All of you can long rest. During your trance, you see a congregation of 13 adults and 5 children frightfully enter, stay for an hour of prayer, then leave. After a while, the morning arrives.
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((Kess will just trance 4 hours. Wants to break the others out before morning if possible. Will change it to a short rest for her if necessary.))
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4 hours works. You and Amelia get a long rest. Just be mindful if you wake Chipper, Garrick, or Zan then they only get a short rest due to not having trance and will need a long rest soon due to forced march.
It's still night when you wake up. The priest, altar boy, and gravedigger have all gone to sleep.
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Upon waking, Kess will head up to the church's bell tower (or roof if there isn't one) to get a good view. She'll look around, trying to spot lanterns and such indicating guard patrols.
Perception: 17+4 guidance= 21
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You're able to get to the top of the bell tower and look out to the star lit city. Several street lanterns light the roads, where you can see about 7 guards in view, and likely more out of your view.
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((Any routes towards the stocks that look darker than the rest?))
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