There won't be much to see, it's better if you are playing, feeling the ebb and flow of Tymoras hand. An onlooker only sees the highlights when the pot is won. I believe that they have a no onlooker policy to stop people cheating.
"Oh yes, I will bring you luck Karlton, not necessarily at every draw but stay with me and you won't leave this Casino disappointed."The alluring white-haired tiefling says and flips over Karlton's new cards.
You win says the croupier and pushes the winnings over to Karlton.
I'll wait this one out, Karlton says and waves towards a waiter for drinks, they have glasses of Dragons crush. Her picked up two glasses, one for him and one for Lilith.
See why I like this game? It really is a test of Tymoras hand. Do you want to try the slot machines ?
The pink tiefling watches how Karlton fares, thinking this game seems simple enough. Perhaps too simple. When the man opts out, he places one of his own silver chips down.
The tiefling's tail twitches in slight embarrassment. "Hm, where's that 'beginner's luck' people always go on about?" He mutters theatrically. "Again." He places two chips down. In such a simple game, it must be simple to cheat, he imagines. He watches the croupier curiously.
Mavilius breathes a sigh of relief. He peruses the sign before giving a nod, keeping his skepticism to himself. A gambling den where the House doesn't cheat, even a little...? And stay out of the Styx. Curious. One he collects his winnings he will quit while he's ahead.
No doubt that you'll see all the contestants, in the interval between rounds they enjoy a quick Life or Death game. Gets rid of the bad luck you see.
As for the others that would be Kahn Ironpebble, Lahdia Mizrem, Whipp Walsh, Jetta Moore, Nightshade, Ruthie Swifford, Wumpus Thistledown and of course my own good self. He makes a short bow to Exa. You'll like Jetta she has a childlike enthusiasm for cards, I'll tell her where to find you.
With that Anais pushes his chair back and leaves Exa, Keep well Rubi.
The pink tiefling makes his way back to Nessus to finish out his work day, keeping an eye out for anyone interesting that passes through the restaurant.
"See you 'round. Good luck at the tournament," Exa says with a two-finger wave to Anais.
With her free time, Exa decides to see what she can scope out about the trophy cabinet displaying the gold winged statuette. She doesn't try to pretend she's not looking. Rather she pretends to be particularly interested, like any gambling fan would be. While there, she tries to understand which of the security mirrors has a view of it, and where the best place might be to break into it when the time comes.
"Well thank you, you're such a gentleman too." The alluring white-haired tiefling says softly and accepts the glass offered. "Of course, I'll follow wherever you go." She continues, taking a quick sip of her glass and moves over with Karlton to the slot machines.
A dwarven couple came down to eat, the woman arguing that she had left the copper slots, and Moradin damn him if she finds it paid out to someone else. The dwarf with her has the same cast to his features. Siblings. He orders two tankards of ale before they decide on what to eat. They sit down opposite Mavilius.
Exa went to see the trophy and found another Zhentarim talking to the guard. She suddenly realised that this was Adrian in disguise. He held a canvas bag full of uniforms. She overheard them speaking to each other about the pressure trap and arcane key. Apparently the use of Quentins master card turns the magical traps off and opens the cabinet.
DM
Anais
There won't be much to see, it's better if you are playing, feeling the ebb and flow of Tymoras hand. An onlooker only sees the highlights when the pot is won. I believe that they have a no onlooker policy to stop people cheating.
Lilith
Karlton's cards: 15
You win said the croupier placing Karltons winnings on his chip pile.
See you are lucky for me Lilith! let's try again, 2 silver chips bid.
The croupier dealt the cards.
House 12
Roll a d20 please Lilith
Lilith
"Oh yes, I will bring you luck Karlton, not necessarily at every draw but stay with me and you won't leave this Casino disappointed." The alluring white-haired tiefling says and flips over Karlton's new cards.
Karlton's cards: 9
DM
House wins. The croupier slides the bid away into his box.
Deal again says Karlton, placing another two silver chips down.
The croupier deals and then reveals his cards
House 5
Roll a d20 please for Karltons cards
Lilith
Karlton's cards: 8
(Not much skill in this game? ;-)
DM
You win says the croupier and pushes the winnings over to Karlton.
I'll wait this one out, Karlton says and waves towards a waiter for drinks, they have glasses of Dragons crush. Her picked up two glasses, one for him and one for Lilith.
See why I like this game? It really is a test of Tymoras hand. Do you want to try the slot machines ?
Mavilius
The pink tiefling watches how Karlton fares, thinking this game seems simple enough. Perhaps too simple. When the man opts out, he places one of his own silver chips down.
DM
The croupier looks askance at Mavilius but deals him 2 cards.
The cards in front of the croupier are turned over
House cards 16
(roll d20 for Mavilius hand.)
Mavilius: 14
The tiefling's tail twitches in slight embarrassment. "Hm, where's that 'beginner's luck' people always go on about?" He mutters theatrically. "Again." He places two chips down. In such a simple game, it must be simple to cheat, he imagines. He watches the croupier curiously.
Insight: 12
DM
House wins. The croupier sweeps the chip into his box.
He catches Mavilius eye and nods towards a notice nearby.
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Rules in the Afterlife:
Stay out of the River Styx.
Don't cheat. (Cheaters never prosper.)
Don't accost or threaten other patrons or the staff.
Keep your weapons hidden or sheathed at all times.
Only employees may pass through
green-trimmed doors.
WIN, WIN, WIN!
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You sure he says, then deals his cards
House has 5
Mavilius d20 please for your cards.
Mavilius: 9
Mavilius breathes a sigh of relief. He peruses the sign before giving a nod, keeping his skepticism to himself. A gambling den where the House doesn't cheat, even a little...? And stay out of the Styx. Curious. One he collects his winnings he will quit while he's ahead.
The croupier sweeps his winnings back to Mavilius
Again? he asks
Receiving a shake of the head from Mavilius, he nods then moves on to the next player.
Exa
Exa frowns with disappointment hearing that there won't be any opportunity to watch the tournament.
"Oh well. Working out here is still better than nothing. And you'll tell me all about it afterwards, right?" she asks eagerly.
"Do you know who else is competing?"
DM
Anais
No doubt that you'll see all the contestants, in the interval between rounds they enjoy a quick Life or Death game. Gets rid of the bad luck you see.
As for the others that would be Kahn Ironpebble, Lahdia Mizrem, Whipp Walsh, Jetta Moore, Nightshade, Ruthie Swifford, Wumpus Thistledown and of course my own good self. He makes a short bow to Exa. You'll like Jetta she has a childlike enthusiasm for cards, I'll tell her where to find you.
With that Anais pushes his chair back and leaves Exa, Keep well Rubi.
DM
It is afternoon break for Exa, you have an entire hour for yourself. 3 bells.
Mavilius
The pink tiefling makes his way back to Nessus to finish out his work day, keeping an eye out for anyone interesting that passes through the restaurant.
Performance: nat 20+7
Exa
"See you 'round. Good luck at the tournament," Exa says with a two-finger wave to Anais.
With her free time, Exa decides to see what she can scope out about the trophy cabinet displaying the gold winged statuette. She doesn't try to pretend she's not looking. Rather she pretends to be particularly interested, like any gambling fan would be. While there, she tries to understand which of the security mirrors has a view of it, and where the best place might be to break into it when the time comes.
Lilith
"Well thank you, you're such a gentleman too." The alluring white-haired tiefling says softly and accepts the glass offered. "Of course, I'll follow wherever you go." She continues, taking a quick sip of her glass and moves over with Karlton to the slot machines.
DM
Mavilius
A dwarven couple came down to eat, the woman arguing that she had left the copper slots, and Moradin damn him if she finds it paid out to someone else. The dwarf with her has the same cast to his features. Siblings. He orders two tankards of ale before they decide on what to eat. They sit down opposite Mavilius.
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Exa went to see the trophy and found another Zhentarim talking to the guard. She suddenly realised that this was Adrian in disguise. He held a canvas bag full of uniforms. She overheard them speaking to each other about the pressure trap and arcane key. Apparently the use of Quentins master card turns the magical traps off and opens the cabinet.
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Karlton went back to the cashiers and swopped a couple of silver chips for copper ones. Now Lilith, find me a lucky slot machine here in Avernus.