Back at the church, Chipper stifle's a chuckle at Amelia's blissful ignorance. He takes some time to climb up into the rafters to grab a bit of cobweb and then glides down. He asks the priest, "Do you have a blanket of sorts I could take a small piece from? And perhaps a small bit of cured leather?"
"For this ambush, do we pose as customers for the shopkeeper hoping Izek comes in? With no guarantee of when he would come, it could make the shopkeeper suspicious if we're there not purchasing anything for a while." he says, "Though depending on the nearby geography, perhaps an alley or something of the sort could provide a more convenient ambush spot."
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[[ for the checks, since guidance is concentration, not sure how many of us will be able to benefit from that ]]
"We do have some blankets, but not any leather. If you have any leather armor, part of that should work for spellcasting."
Thank you for that note on guidance. On future checks, only 2 people can get guidance, unless you go in groups.
In other news, we have 3/5 successes, so.....
You're able to slip through with only a couple close calls (Ismirk got a 3). The group nevertheless makes it to the shop undetected. This cramped shop has a dark entrance portico, above which hangs a wooden sign shaped like a rocking horse, with a “B” engraved on both sides. Flanking the entrance are two arched, lead-framed windows. Through the dirty glass, you see jumbled displays of toys and hanging placards bearing the slogan “Is No Fun, Is No Blinsky!”
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((Kess will cut a bit of her armor off for Chipper's spell if it doesn't ruin it or anything.))
"I have to admit, I am curious about this place," she remarks quietly to the others as they arrive at the toy shop, "If some of you would rather hide out here and wait, we should probably decide on a signal for if you see Izek approaching."
Before we leave the church I'd like to check with the priest to see if they have a lost and found bin or clothing for the poor? Looking for a cloak with a hood. If so then I'd like to use if he'd part with it.
Once we get to the shop, I'd like to scout around the back of the building, anyone else?
Yes, let's scout around back first to get the lay of the land, then we can set up the optimal ambush site. I think ambushing inside would be better than outside due to fewer eyes.
A heavyset man wearing a moth-eaten jester’s cap sits behind a counter with a money wearing a pink tutu on his shoulder. He recites a well-rehearsed greeting: “Wyelcome, friends, to the House of Blinsky, where hyappiness and smiles can be bought at bargain prices. Perhaps you know a leetle child in need of joy? A leetle toy for a girl or boy?”
The following toys are on the shelves around the shop:
A headless doll that comes with a sack of attachable heads, including one with its eyes and mouth stitched shut (price 9 cp)
A miniature gallows, complete with trapdoor and a weighted “hanged man” (price 9 cp)
A set of wooden nesting dolls; the smaller each one gets, the older it gets, until the innermost doll is a mummified corpse (price 9 cp)
A wood-and-string mobile of hanging bats with flapping wings (price 9 cp)
A wind-up musical merry-go-round with figures of snarling wolves chasing children in place of prancing horses (price 9 sp)
A ventriloquist’s dummy that looks like Strahd von Zarovich (price 9 sp)
A doll that looks remarkably like Ireena Kolyana (no price listed)
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"Yes, I'm looking for...a gift." Kessintra studies each of the toys curiously, finding them strangely charming despite their macabre nature. Her eyebrows do raise when she gets to the doll that looks like Ireena. It has to be based on her, but why?
"This one would be just perfect," she observes, looking towards the man with feigned excitement, "But I don't see a price here. Is it not for sale?"
"Custom order? Ah...For Izek, perhaps? He seems to be your best customer."Kessintra gives a faint frown, as if considering something. "But my...niece is so sick. She may not have long...I just know this would comfort her. Is he supposed to pick it up today? Perhaps I can talk him into letting me buy it and you can make another."
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"Yes, it is Izek. Nyot my byest customer, though. Thyat's the baron. He actually pays for the fyestival decoratyions......" Blinsky frowns when he hears the story. "I'd lyove to, I ryeally would, but Izek is coming in a few hours and has thryeats that start with 'ar' and end with 'syon'."
"A few hours...Alright. I'll also buy that merry-go-round. It's just so cute." Kess gives a faintly devious smile as she hands the coins over and collects her purchase. She then heads outside to the others.
"Izek will come by here within a few hours," she remarks, setting the toy on a crate and winding it up, "We should try not to destroy the shop, so let's catch him before he goes inside. He has a...custom Ireena doll on order." She grimaces, before getting distracted by her own toy.
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FYI, bless is for attacks and saves, not checks.
Oops. Same mistake again! Please forget about the Bless part.
Back at the church, Chipper stifle's a chuckle at Amelia's blissful ignorance. He takes some time to climb up into the rafters to grab a bit of cobweb and then glides down. He asks the priest, "Do you have a blanket of sorts I could take a small piece from? And perhaps a small bit of cured leather?"
//getting the material components for web, minor illusion, silent image, and mage armor.
"For this ambush, do we pose as customers for the shopkeeper hoping Izek comes in? With no guarantee of when he would come, it could make the shopkeeper suspicious if we're there not purchasing anything for a while." he says, "Though depending on the nearby geography, perhaps an alley or something of the sort could provide a more convenient ambush spot."
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[[ for the checks, since guidance is concentration, not sure how many of us will be able to benefit from that ]]
Stealth: 10+5 = 15
On the way, Chipper tries to keep a high ground of sorts. He keeps Skipper dismissed for the moment.
[[ one less stealth check to make ]]
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"We do have some blankets, but not any leather. If you have any leather armor, part of that should work for spellcasting."
Thank you for that note on guidance. On future checks, only 2 people can get guidance, unless you go in groups.
In other news, we have 3/5 successes, so.....
You're able to slip through with only a couple close calls (Ismirk got a 3). The group nevertheless makes it to the shop undetected. This cramped shop has a dark entrance portico, above which hangs a wooden sign shaped like a rocking horse, with a “B” engraved on both sides. Flanking the entrance are two arched, lead-framed windows. Through the dirty glass, you see jumbled displays of toys and hanging placards bearing the slogan “Is No Fun, Is No Blinsky!”
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
((Kess will cut a bit of her armor off for Chipper's spell if it doesn't ruin it or anything.))
"I have to admit, I am curious about this place," she remarks quietly to the others as they arrive at the toy shop, "If some of you would rather hide out here and wait, we should probably decide on a signal for if you see Izek approaching."
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Before we leave the church I'd like to check with the priest to see if they have a lost and found bin or clothing for the poor? Looking for a cloak with a hood. If so then I'd like to use if he'd part with it.
Once we get to the shop, I'd like to scout around the back of the building, anyone else?
Yes, let's scout around back first to get the lay of the land, then we can set up the optimal ambush site. I think ambushing inside would be better than outside due to fewer eyes.
Zan, you were able to find a well-worn cloak your size in the lost and found.
Anyone scouting makes an investigation check.
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Investigation 13
Kess investigation: 15
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Zan investigation roll 3
Zan sees that it's surrounded by other buildings. Garrick and Kess can tell that people don't come to the shop very often.
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Seeing that the area outside the shop seems clear, Kess will head inside to look around.
Perception: 13
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A heavyset man wearing a moth-eaten jester’s cap sits behind a counter with a money wearing a pink tutu on his shoulder. He recites a well-rehearsed greeting: “Wyelcome, friends, to the House of Blinsky, where hyappiness and smiles can be bought at bargain prices. Perhaps you know a leetle child in need of joy? A leetle toy for a girl or boy?”
The following toys are on the shelves around the shop:
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
"Yes, I'm looking for...a gift." Kessintra studies each of the toys curiously, finding them strangely charming despite their macabre nature. Her eyebrows do raise when she gets to the doll that looks like Ireena. It has to be based on her, but why?
"This one would be just perfect," she observes, looking towards the man with feigned excitement, "But I don't see a price here. Is it not for sale?"
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"Whyich one- oh. Thyat one's a cyustom order. Nyot for sale."
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"Custom order? Ah...For Izek, perhaps? He seems to be your best customer." Kessintra gives a faint frown, as if considering something. "But my...niece is so sick. She may not have long...I just know this would comfort her. Is he supposed to pick it up today? Perhaps I can talk him into letting me buy it and you can make another."
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"Yes, it is Izek. Nyot my byest customer, though. Thyat's the baron. He actually pays for the fyestival decoratyions......" Blinsky frowns when he hears the story. "I'd lyove to, I ryeally would, but Izek is coming in a few hours and has thryeats that start with 'ar' and end with 'syon'."
I exist sometimes, especially when I'm DMing Curse of Strahd.
"A few hours...Alright. I'll also buy that merry-go-round. It's just so cute." Kess gives a faintly devious smile as she hands the coins over and collects her purchase. She then heads outside to the others.
"Izek will come by here within a few hours," she remarks, setting the toy on a crate and winding it up, "We should try not to destroy the shop, so let's catch him before he goes inside. He has a...custom Ireena doll on order." She grimaces, before getting distracted by her own toy.
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Zan thinks for a minute looking up and down the street. I'm not too keen on catching him out in the open street, what'd you have in mind?