Good that's what I like to hear. We'll see you at 5 bells, the gala starts at 6 bells this evening (12 hour clock). She leans forward to shake hands then lets Mavilius go.
***
Laundry
Anna and Sheila grin back at Exa. Seeing that she intended to take a bath, Sheila walked over and pulled a canvas curtain half way around the tub to give her some privacy. There you go she said.
***
Delilah and Thistle.
Thistle darted into the curators office and began to look around for anything linking to the gala or the Zhents. Part of a letter is open on the desk. Various timetables are pinned to the wall, mainly from the University giving notice of senior History classmen who helped out at the Museum for extra credit. He found copies of the workmens pass that had been given to the Zhents, a missive from Lady Albright saying that she would not be attending the gala, and a list of the security guards with comments about them, apparently some of them are new. Thistle searched for the security rota and found it tucked away in a corner. It is too big for Thistle to move, but he'll inform his mistress so that she can make arrangements to view it.
The young elven woman paused to talk to Delilah. Yes the opening day for the Gemstone Wing is tomorrow, patrons of the Museum get to see it tonight. I've got a map that you can follow around the Museum if you like. It's slightly better than the official tourist one and you look like someone who'd appreciate it... lady?
The tabaxi quickly disrobes, ensuring all of her belongings are left well within reach and sight. She does not want them disappearing on her while she bathes.
From the relaxing warmth of the tub, she calls out to Anna and Sheila, "Are you guys students, too? Hannah said sometimes students work here. Are you helping at the museum gala as well?"
Us students, no! she laughs just common folk earning a fair wage. It's a good place to work, maybe you'll come back here and work some evenings with the other students? She turns the laundry in her vat and a rush of heat wafts down the room. They usually work on the small clothes and hankies in the first room.
Kyreth tries to stay still as Hannah deftly creates a hole in the robe for his tail. Several folk arrive with baskets full of sheets and robes for cleaning. He can hear a woman outside singing a ditty as she pegged out the washing. Indeed it was peaceful if a little warm place to be. Hannah deftly removes her pins and watches the swing of the robe, she grunts satisfaction.
***
Sheila the washerwoman
Sheila laughs Yes we were taken to the Museum by our school, more than a few years ago. Remember to get a plan from the shop, there's a good tour guide there as well.
Thistle stays in the curate's office for now, keeping in touch with his mistress when she is not otherwise occupied, spending his time comitting any information on security measures he finds to memory, also looking around for any hidden compartments in the office.
Perception: 6
"How absolutely exciting. It would be most generous of you to let me see that map dear. And I've heard someone tried to steal the stone and that security around it is heavy now?"She says, looking at the map if shown to her.
Deception if needed to draw out more information from the young elven woman: 6
Come into my office and I'll dig it out for you. She waved you into the second office on the right, the room full of paperwork. Yes it was quite the scandal, Dr Dannell of all people! She's been dismissed of course. The Museum has changed it guards roster for the gala, no-one is going to get the chance to steal the stone again. She smiles at Delilah
This is the plan used by the tour guide. Are you invited to the gala tonight? There will be students to show all our guests around just pick one and ask.
The young dark-haired lady in the elaborately decorated long dark dress follows the young red-haired elf into her office, politely listening and nodding as the other spoke. "I see, how exciting, and yes I will attend tonight, now where will I be seeing the stone tonight then, somewhere well protected where it still can be shown to the gala guests I assume." She says with calm curiosity as she studies the map, comitting it to memory to later compare it to the one she already have.
It is going to be the centrepiece in the Gemstone wing surrounded by other rare jewels under the highest security. During the gala two guards will be assigned to that wing so nothing can go wrong. The area is trapped but during the gala the magical security features will be turned off. Are you looking to secure your own private collection? The Museum can definitely help with that, the Curator would be pleased to speak to you.
Rather than interrupt Delilah and the elf he can see in the office, Mavilius glances toward the rest of the ground floor. “No sense in wasting the wait,” he murmurs to himself with a faint smirk, and begins a slow, thoughtful circuit of the first floor, taking in the layout and letting the museum's stillness steep into his mind.
Mavilius starts on his exploration of the first floor. The grand entrance is filled with the bones of a sea dragon. He tags along a tourist guide in the robes of the Museum white and green.
He stays for the first floor guidance. The grand entrance V1, two security guards stand ready. The museum shops V2 are full of tunics, bandanas, books and bric a brac, most emblazoned with the museums logo. Plush benches serve as seating areas.
He follows into the ancient plants exhibit V3. Artificial plants made of wood, silk and other materials sprout from artfully arranged planters. Tall ferns, bushes with strange berries, and slender trees are represented alongside placards about ancient plant life.
V4 glass display cases boasts objects related to life in ancient Varkenbluff. Clay pots, stone tools, and scraps of leather clothes are interspersed with informational placards about their historical use.
"No collection of my own I'm afraid, just curious as I know there are some patrons of the museum who are worried that someone would succeed where that other person tried. No matter, I personally do not doubt the museum will have this under control and I look forward to see this stone that people are talking about." The young dark-haired lady says with a warm smile. "Forgive me, I have taken up far too much of your time, you must have things to prepare for the gala I would expect, thank you for your good service, I will have a look around before meeting some friends for lunch later." She continues with a small bow before taking a tour of the museum to see what could be seen of the gemstone wing and what would be the best way out of there if one would have to be discreet.
Exa looks around but there are no dirty clothes near her. All the sheets and robes for washing are currently in baskets at the entrance where they've just been dropped off or in the Vats already.
***
Delilah decided to see the floor with the gemstone wing, the ground floor seemed to be all manufactured artifacts. She wandered around keeping her eyes open for security guards. Going up the stairs she turns to the left and the Gemstone wing. The door is currently locked and she can feel magic in the air. It has a spell alarm on it.
V10 The archaelogy display .Picks, trowels, brushes and other tools are on display here. Informational placards label them as tools famous local experts used to dig up the wonders found in the museum. Murals along the south wall depict famous digs.
V9 Glittering ore and fake gemstones are arranged in the velvet backed display cases. Informational placards explain local geologic history. She walks slowly down the hallway.
V8 Creatures of the past exhibit sprawled through several cases. Fossils of small prehistoric creatures are arranged here, some as fully reconstructed skeletons.
Following the wide hall she finds herself in a busy coffee shop. This space holds a mix of cafeteria style tables and lounge furniture. A counter in the northeast corner sits underneath a sign that read 'Unearthed Cafe' . They were getting ready for the gala cases of wine were being brought in and placed behind the counter, Waterdhavian burgundy and Fey mead. Walking out the door leading to the main hall again she felt another magical hotspot.
The main hall was a prehistoric predators exhibit, the intact skeletons of several large prehistoric monsters are on display here, including the museums most famous display, the beautifully preserved allosaurus, it's leathery skin appearing supple to the touch. An informational placard next to the dinosaur explains it died in the Murkmire millenia ago and was naturally preserved. The other display cases hold fossils of other ancient local predators.
Delilah carefully marks the magical alarms on her map with an A.
Exa curses her luck at having nothing to rifle through, but it lasts only a moment before she remembers that either way, she has still had the chance for a pleasant bath. Business and pleasure in equal measure, just as Exa likes it. She finishes her wash, dries herself and starts to get dressed again.
"Thank you, ladies. That was delightful. Just the right temperature."
Mavilius lingers near the sea dragon skeleton a moment longer than necessary, the sweeping arc of its bones and the sheer scale of the thing stirring some small sense of wonder—rare for him, and therefore worth savoring. Still, as he tags along behind the white-and-green-robed tour guide, his expression remains politely engaged, his golden eyes tracking each detail more for potential security points than educational value.
He ascends to the second floor with a more purposeful stride, and soon spots Delilah—graceful and composed, even mid-task. With a familiar, easy smile, he approaches, letting his voice drop low. “And how goes the hunt, my lady scholar? Uncovering any secrets yet, or are the scrolls being shy?”
Kyreth leaves Exa to be fitted for her robe and heads through to the back for quick bath. Unbothered by who's around he quickly disrobes and steps into the tub. Having been trained to be efficient with his time he is in and out of the tub within a few minutes, scrubbed clean, dressed and heading back out to pick up his robe.
DM Thistle dodges around the secretary and carefully flies back to his mistress with a small piece of paper. Inscribed on it in his scrawl is the names and information on the twelve guards. Sorry they didn't import well.
1
Darrison Blackwaters (neutral human), a former soldier who takes everything literally
2
Franceena Van Lictor (neutral good elf), a sarcastic newbie who respects history
3
Billie Quartermile (lawful neutral halfling), who loves policy and procedure
4
Milanova Wumplestocking (lawful good gnome), who is very serious but loves a good pun
5
Garent Millaneff (neutral evil human), a bully who loves money and bragging rights
6
Violet Pendergilt (neutral good human), a wistful dreamer who plans to quit soon
7
Sureth Dhanvhal (neutral human), a reserve soldier who is always pressed for time
8
Brendara Valindril (lawful neutral elf), a graduate student in history at the university
9
Grendor Battleaxe (neutral good dwarf), a wanderer paying off a debt to the museum
10
Clark Jonathan Vanth(lawful good human), a young and naive individual
11
Sareena Shu(chaotic neutral tiefling), an overeager lover of history and learning
12
Maryam Bikram(lawful neutral human), a city watch veteran who rigidly enforces the rules
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DM
Alda to Mavilius
Good that's what I like to hear. We'll see you at 5 bells, the gala starts at 6 bells this evening (12 hour clock). She leans forward to shake hands then lets Mavilius go.
***
Laundry
Anna and Sheila grin back at Exa. Seeing that she intended to take a bath, Sheila walked over and pulled a canvas curtain half way around the tub to give her some privacy. There you go she said.
***
Delilah and Thistle.
Thistle darted into the curators office and began to look around for anything linking to the gala or the Zhents. Part of a letter is open on the desk. Various timetables are pinned to the wall, mainly from the University giving notice of senior History classmen who helped out at the Museum for extra credit. He found copies of the workmens pass that had been given to the Zhents, a missive from Lady Albright saying that she would not be attending the gala, and a list of the security guards with comments about them, apparently some of them are new. Thistle searched for the security rota and found it tucked away in a corner. It is too big for Thistle to move, but he'll inform his mistress so that she can make arrangements to view it.
The young elven woman paused to talk to Delilah. Yes the opening day for the Gemstone Wing is tomorrow, patrons of the Museum get to see it tonight. I've got a map that you can follow around the Museum if you like. It's slightly better than the official tourist one and you look like someone who'd appreciate it... lady?
Exa
The tabaxi quickly disrobes, ensuring all of her belongings are left well within reach and sight. She does not want them disappearing on her while she bathes.
From the relaxing warmth of the tub, she calls out to Anna and Sheila, "Are you guys students, too? Hannah said sometimes students work here. Are you helping at the museum gala as well?"
DM
Sheila the washerwoman
Us students, no! she laughs just common folk earning a fair wage. It's a good place to work, maybe you'll come back here and work some evenings with the other students? She turns the laundry in her vat and a rush of heat wafts down the room. They usually work on the small clothes and hankies in the first room.
Kyreth
Kyreth waits outside whilst Exa enjoys her bath, being measured and fitted for his robe. As he does so, he keeps an eye out for any trouble.
Perception 23
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Exa
"Maybe!" she says, knowing that she won't be doing any such thing.
"So does that mean you haven't seen the museum either? It'll be my first time tonight."
DM
Kyreth tries to stay still as Hannah deftly creates a hole in the robe for his tail. Several folk arrive with baskets full of sheets and robes for cleaning. He can hear a woman outside singing a ditty as she pegged out the washing. Indeed it was peaceful if a little warm place to be. Hannah deftly removes her pins and watches the swing of the robe, she grunts satisfaction.
***
Sheila the washerwoman
Sheila laughs Yes we were taken to the Museum by our school, more than a few years ago. Remember to get a plan from the shop, there's a good tour guide there as well.
Delilah & Thistle
Thistle stays in the curate's office for now, keeping in touch with his mistress when she is not otherwise occupied, spending his time comitting any information on security measures he finds to memory, also looking around for any hidden compartments in the office.
Perception: 6
"How absolutely exciting. It would be most generous of you to let me see that map dear. And I've heard someone tried to steal the stone and that security around it is heavy now?" She says, looking at the map if shown to her.
Deception if needed to draw out more information from the young elven woman: 6
DM
Eriniel the secretary
Come into my office and I'll dig it out for you. She waved you into the second office on the right, the room full of paperwork. Yes it was quite the scandal, Dr Dannell of all people! She's been dismissed of course. The Museum has changed it guards roster for the gala, no-one is going to get the chance to steal the stone again. She smiles at Delilah
This is the plan used by the tour guide. Are you invited to the gala tonight? There will be students to show all our guests around just pick one and ask.
Delilah
The young dark-haired lady in the elaborately decorated long dark dress follows the young red-haired elf into her office, politely listening and nodding as the other spoke. "I see, how exciting, and yes I will attend tonight, now where will I be seeing the stone tonight then, somewhere well protected where it still can be shown to the gala guests I assume." She says with calm curiosity as she studies the map, comitting it to memory to later compare it to the one she already have.
DM
Eriniel the secretary
It is going to be the centrepiece in the Gemstone wing surrounded by other rare jewels under the highest security. During the gala two guards will be assigned to that wing so nothing can go wrong. The area is trapped but during the gala the magical security features will be turned off. Are you looking to secure your own private collection? The Museum can definitely help with that, the Curator would be pleased to speak to you.
Mavilius
Rather than interrupt Delilah and the elf he can see in the office, Mavilius glances toward the rest of the ground floor. “No sense in wasting the wait,” he murmurs to himself with a faint smirk, and begins a slow, thoughtful circuit of the first floor, taking in the layout and letting the museum's stillness steep into his mind.
Perception: 10
DM
Mavilius starts on his exploration of the first floor. The grand entrance is filled with the bones of a sea dragon. He tags along a tourist guide in the robes of the Museum white and green.
He stays for the first floor guidance. The grand entrance V1, two security guards stand ready. The museum shops V2 are full of tunics, bandanas, books and bric a brac, most emblazoned with the museums logo. Plush benches serve as seating areas.
He follows into the ancient plants exhibit V3. Artificial plants made of wood, silk and other materials sprout from artfully arranged planters. Tall ferns, bushes with strange berries, and slender trees are represented alongside placards about ancient plant life.
V4 glass display cases boasts objects related to life in ancient Varkenbluff. Clay pots, stone tools, and scraps of leather clothes are interspersed with informational placards about their historical use.
Delilah
"No collection of my own I'm afraid, just curious as I know there are some patrons of the museum who are worried that someone would succeed where that other person tried. No matter, I personally do not doubt the museum will have this under control and I look forward to see this stone that people are talking about." The young dark-haired lady says with a warm smile. "Forgive me, I have taken up far too much of your time, you must have things to prepare for the gala I would expect, thank you for your good service, I will have a look around before meeting some friends for lunch later." She continues with a small bow before taking a tour of the museum to see what could be seen of the gemstone wing and what would be the best way out of there if one would have to be discreet.
Exa
"I'll do just that, thank you!" she says enthusiastically at the suggestion of getting a map.
[[Are there any dirty clothes left by other students near Exa that she could rifle through out of view of Shiela and Anna?]]
DM
Exa looks around but there are no dirty clothes near her. All the sheets and robes for washing are currently in baskets at the entrance where they've just been dropped off or in the Vats already.
***
Delilah decided to see the floor with the gemstone wing, the ground floor seemed to be all manufactured artifacts. She wandered around keeping her eyes open for security guards. Going up the stairs she turns to the left and the Gemstone wing. The door is currently locked and she can feel magic in the air. It has a spell alarm on it.
V10 The archaelogy display .Picks, trowels, brushes and other tools are on display here. Informational placards label them as tools famous local experts used to dig up the wonders found in the museum. Murals along the south wall depict famous digs.
V9 Glittering ore and fake gemstones are arranged in the velvet backed display cases. Informational placards explain local geologic history. She walks slowly down the hallway.
V8 Creatures of the past exhibit sprawled through several cases. Fossils of small prehistoric creatures are arranged here, some as fully reconstructed skeletons.
Following the wide hall she finds herself in a busy coffee shop. This space holds a mix of cafeteria style tables and lounge furniture. A counter in the northeast corner sits underneath a sign that read 'Unearthed Cafe' . They were getting ready for the gala cases of wine were being brought in and placed behind the counter, Waterdhavian burgundy and Fey mead. Walking out the door leading to the main hall again she felt another magical hotspot.
The main hall was a prehistoric predators exhibit, the intact skeletons of several large prehistoric monsters are on display here, including the museums most famous display, the beautifully preserved allosaurus, it's leathery skin appearing supple to the touch. An informational placard next to the dinosaur explains it died in the Murkmire millenia ago and was naturally preserved. The other display cases hold fossils of other ancient local predators.
Delilah carefully marks the magical alarms on her map with an A.
Exa
Exa curses her luck at having nothing to rifle through, but it lasts only a moment before she remembers that either way, she has still had the chance for a pleasant bath. Business and pleasure in equal measure, just as Exa likes it. She finishes her wash, dries herself and starts to get dressed again.
"Thank you, ladies. That was delightful. Just the right temperature."
Mavilius lingers near the sea dragon skeleton a moment longer than necessary, the sweeping arc of its bones and the sheer scale of the thing stirring some small sense of wonder—rare for him, and therefore worth savoring. Still, as he tags along behind the white-and-green-robed tour guide, his expression remains politely engaged, his golden eyes tracking each detail more for potential security points than educational value.
He ascends to the second floor with a more purposeful stride, and soon spots Delilah—graceful and composed, even mid-task. With a familiar, easy smile, he approaches, letting his voice drop low. “And how goes the hunt, my lady scholar? Uncovering any secrets yet, or are the scrolls being shy?”
DM
Sheila the washerwoman just smiles back and get stuck into turning the robes in her hot vat.
Hannah sticks her head around the corner, your turn for a fitting Exa!
Kyreth
Kyreth leaves Exa to be fitted for her robe and heads through to the back for quick bath. Unbothered by who's around he quickly disrobes and steps into the tub. Having been trained to be efficient with his time he is in and out of the tub within a few minutes, scrubbed clean, dressed and heading back out to pick up his robe.
Nyli Bemblade - Gnome Arcane Trickster
Portia Thornleaf - Halfling Rogue
DM Thistle dodges around the secretary and carefully flies back to his mistress with a small piece of paper. Inscribed on it in his scrawl is the names and information on the twelve guards. Sorry they didn't import well.