Waterdeep: Camel Heist (2020)

"Seems fair, you do stand out. Whatever you think is best. I'm going to confer with Dario." Incantis strolls out of the tavern with a minor illusion of a pipe in his mouth, and casually walk within 30 feet of Dario. Psst! Are you there my dwarven friend? We're mind to go! Dekhan suggests you scope out the manor, possibly with Zoria, while they hold tight in the tavern awaiting more Redbrands. What say you? I think it's dangerous to separate but if you feel safe accomplishing this...

Scupper continues small talking the Redbrand and when people leave he makes some minor insult. "If'n ye can't take the heat, get off me boat! Haha! Well hells, Pope, i i hope Juten, Jaten Jarly is bringin' more friends or I'M GONNA HAVE TO DRINK ALL THIS MESELF" he shouts as he waves about the place.

He does this mostly to keep him awake and confused but also so he doesn't mind "party poopers" leaving.

Ooc: Dario is an elf...is that drunk Incantis speaking?

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Scupper continues small talking the Redbrand and when people leave he makes some minor insult. "If'n ye can't take the heat, get off me boat! Haha! Well hells, Pope, i i hope Juten, Jaten Jarly is bringin' more friends or I'M GONNA HAVE TO DRINK ALL THIS MESELF" he shouts as he waves about the place.

He does this mostly to keep him awake and confused but also so he doesn't mind "party poopers" leaving.

Ooc: Dario is an elf...is that drunk Incantis speaking?

 

OOC: Lol I was thinking the same thing

OOC: lol that was drunk me confusing Dario with a character in another campaign...

Scupper, you're managing to keep Redbrand 1 awake at the moment, but he's had a lot of drink.  He stands up suddenly. Need... pee. He staggers towards the door.

When the door opens as Redbrand 1 leaves, Scupper shouts, "and bring back a man's stamina when ye return, or one o' ye friends with one haha!" 

As both a warning to anyone outside and friendly insults at the thug. As soon as the door closes, he turns to Grista..."mostly water for Vaz and myself and anyone what stays and isn't a Redbrand if this keeps up. Jest enough spirits fer the scent of it, eh? Otherwise we'll be out before we finish. Tanks, love."

Grista snorts, but nods.  It's a few years since I did anything this stupid.  Despite the danger, she seems to have begun to enjoy this game, and is happy to help you - for the moment.

Aye, apparently I do stupid shite like this all the time. Seems to work, too. Haha! But I appreciate the help of yerself as we try te pull this off. Yer one for the epic ballads, lass.

Dario hears Incantis's voice in his head, but ignores it at first when there is mention of a dwarf, but soon realizes he is talking to directly to him. Dario nods to no one as he listens and then slowly, while still staying the shadows, climbs down from his perch. While still staying in the shadows he trails Redbrand 2 from a distance, following him towards the manor. If he is seen he will try to blend into his surroundings using [Tooltip Not Found]

Stealth: 18

Incantis follows Dario, trailing behind a short distance. Stars above and stars below...he begins reciting into the elf's head. As you waver to and fro...keep an eye on the sky ahead...stars blessings await, or banes instead...His voice ebbs and swells rhythmically in Dario's head, sounding like a blend of several voices in a way that the ranger can't quite decide if it sounds harmonious or cacophonous. With a final glance back to the tavern, Incantis moves forward.

Stealth: 5

Dario and Incantis, you make your way up the path to the manor.  The path winds as you climb, but eventually you reach the top, and before you is the remains of a manor that was destroyed perhaps centuries ago; little remains that is wood, but there was clearly stone used as part of the construction, and though some has been removed or heavily damaged, you can still make out the walls and rooms of this derelict dwelling.  There are plenty of chest-high broken stone walls to hide behind, should you need to.

The sun will set soon, but the sky is still bright enough to light your way.  You see within the ruined foundations of the house, stone steps leading down into what was presumably the cellar of the manor house.  You don't see any sign of the Redbrand you followed.

Dario, you can see easily that these steps are used often, and are the main, or only, way into the Redbrands' base.

Back at the Sleeping Giant, Redbrand 1 returns from relieving himself outside, flops down on his seat, and looks for his drink.

Incantis gives a nod to Dario. It seems we're at the real 'sleeping giant'. I only hope our ruse worked. Maintaining his stealthy gait, he creeps forward, taking cover behind one of the stone walls. Summoning an auditory minor illusion back down the road towards Brista's inn, Incantis conjures up the distant sounds of a raucous party, complete with music, shouts, and several maidens' laughter, hoping to augment Redbrand2's attempts to bring others to the 'party'.

Deception: 7

He gives Dario a wink. Those obsessed with pleasure, among their mortal ken, should watch their step with measure, lest fall and meet their end...

Dario huddles next to Incantis against one of the waist high stone walls. He smiles and nods at Incantis's quick quip and settles into a comfortable position. Using masked of the wild Dario does his best to blend into the stone wall as much as possible. He keeps an eye out on the stone steps leading down to the cellar and hears the illusionary echoes of partying created by Incantis. As he waits for Redbrand 2 to emerge with his fellow bandits Dario notches an arrow into his long bow, sighs, and looks back at Incantis. "We'll let them head to the Sleeping Giant and then take a peak at there hideout. Hopefully the others can keep them busy for awhile." Dario whispers under his breath.

Incantis, although you need to refresh the illusion every minute, it is extremely convincing; it is a little louder than it would be in reality, given that the Sleeping Giant is around 200 feet away, but the illusion is so convincing that you doubt anyone will notice the incongruity.

After a few minutes, you hear voices and footsteps coming up the stone steps, as Redbrand 2 (Jerrat) appears, accompanied by 2 friends.  Jerrat seems to be talking enthusiastically about the ale;  Gris.... Grista got the good... the good... stuff, and the other Redbrands are laughing as they help him up the stairs.  They seem to be somewhat drunk as well, though nowhere near as much as Jerrat, and in the mood for a good time.  The six of them make it up the stairs and are about to head down into town.

Incantis and Dario, please make Stealth checks, at advantage because of the distraction of Incantis' minor illusion.

Incantis smiles in victory as the Redbrands exit the building, keeping himself pressed against the wall.

8

Dario huddle closer to the wall, trying to make himself as small as possible.

Stealth: 23

Incantis, you press yourself against a wall, trying to make yourself as small and inconspicuous as possible.  As you push yourself back, you knock a stone that was loose and only holding its position very precariously.  It falls to the ground, but Dario snatches it from the air before it can hit and make a noise.

The six Redbrands head off together down the path and away from you.  Jerrat is singing now, at the top of his voice, and a few of the Redbrands join in the obviously familiar song.  The Redbrands, singing and laughing, make their way towards the Sleeping Giant.

Meanwhile:

Varinth is currently doing his best to dance. It may or may not look like he is trying to summon something.

Performance: 3

 Varinth will pay Grista for any damages his dancing may have caused.