Ordrag practices with his new scimitar for a while. Despite having a more pronounced curvature and a heavier yalman than his previous scimitar it is very well-balanced and would likely be quite effective against heavy armor. He also appreciates how the hilt curves back so far as to almost form a complete knuckleguard. Afterwards, Ordrag heads for the mess hall. He is eating stew, bread and taters when Polly comes and just getting up for seconds when she leaves. He has just started his third bowlful when Adray arrives, and he stays for a fourth just to have the opportunity to talk about the coming battle for a little longer. Grabbing a few extra taters and a spare hunk of bread for the road, Ordrag leaves with Adray to await the others.

Once satisfied with her tinkering, Fran would head to the mess hall to fill her protesting stomach. She'd lift an arm in a friendly wave to whomever's left at the table by the time she does arrive. She'd take a helping of stew, bread and taters before taking a seat at the table to eat. Fran will pull the sending stones out of her pack and place them on the table in front of Adray, "I was able teh infuse some sending stones. My thought was teh leave it with the Captain so that we have an open channel of communication, in case we need back up or would like to provide an update without having teh trek all the way back." She'd look to him for feedback as she took a few bites.

It was a early evening. Captain, proving to be a true workaholic, was still in his quarters and approved the idea with the sending stones, still reminding, he can not promise fast reinforcements. Once communication was secured, you were on your way to the "Smiling Nymph".

The bathhouse is a one-story stuccoed building with stained-glass windows and clay roof tiles. Ten-foot-tall walls enclose a large courtyard outside the southeast corner of the building. The closed wooden doors to the courtyard are engraved with images of smiling nymphs dancing and frolicking in water.

There's nothing outwardly suspicious about the bathhouse, which known to be featuring one of the most sophisticated plumbing systems in the city. The doors leading to the courtyard  are unlocked and seemingly unguarded.

This L-shaped courtyard features a trimmed lawn and nicely manicured shrubbery. The yard is decorated with white marble benches and stone fountains, each in the form of a smiling nymph tipping a jug that spills water into a circular stone basin.

This is evening, there are not so many customers entering the house, though you saw a woman - a wealthy townswoman - entering. No sight of figures in robes, though.

(OOC: yes, you did find all components you needed - there is a small Helm's Chapel within FF HQ)

Standing outside the lavish bathhouse Polly lets out a low whistle. It was more impressive then she would have thought. “So this is the Smiling Nymph huh? I would love to study it’s water system sometime. I hear it is state of the art. So how do we do this?” She looks up at Adray “I could scout out the place with Owis help.” 

Ordrag agrees that scouting is a good idea.

(We know where to go, right? The room in the northwest corner. But would be good to see who is inside the building, and whether the servants' room is open/unlocked/guarded.)

Fran's eyes would go wide at the luxury of the place. Polly's whistle said it all. "I agree with you and Owis scouting." She'd nod, "The rest of us keep our eyes and ears open for around Polly when she does though."

Choir admires the fountains. The stone basins look a bit small for bathing, though. Perhaps there are bigger basins and bigger fountains inside.  She hopes Polly doesn't take too long scouting, Choir wants to see the interior, and the stained glass windows are no good for peeking through...

Adray looks surprised at Polly and says, "I didnt know you could do such a thing but yes that sounds good."  He then pauses a moment before continuing.  "I think I'll go as well.  I can handle myself without a weapon and if I go somewhere I shouldnt, I'd be more believable unarmed."

He begins to lighten his old and then stops.  "No, no, no.  That kind of thinking will get me killed.  Best not be running around solo.  No, we use you animal to scout what ya can.   Focus on the supposed entrance and any unsavory type.  Us lot will keep our eyes up and keep you safe."

Polly scowl at Adray “Owis is not ‘my animal’. He is a beautiful fey mouse from the fey realm.” Owis stands up on Pollys shoulders and start squeaking at Adray. She looks at the others. “Anyway.. I wont be able to hear or see when I enter Owis mind, but I can talk, so I will relay anything I find.” She turns to Fran. “Fran, do you have the map over the bathhouse?” 

She take a deep breath, very aware that everyone is looking at her expectantly. Okey Polly, you got this, it is only a few eyes and they wont judge you if you can’t do it. And they will not make fun of you. They are not like those kids at school.

She closes her eyes and concentrate on Owises mind. It takes a minute for her to find it but on her second try she slips in and suddenly the world changes before her eyes. Everything becomes much bigger, the smells intensifies. She can smell the food on Ordrag’s breath and sweat from the others. “Okey, I’m ready to go” she say and Owis climb down from her shoulders scurry away towards the entrances. She goes inside and is hit by the smell of soap and incense. She start to look around to get a feel for the place and then heads into the backroom where Tarina had marked the ‘X’.

OOC: So, the party is standing in front of the entrance and Polly let Owis inside?

Since Owis is a "fey mouse", I guess technically it's a rat (by characteristics), right? Give me stealth roll too for him, if you do not expect poor creature just waltzing in every room.

ooc:  will do! And yes he has the rat statistics. 

stealth: 6 

As you can guess, rats, mice and other small fury animals (no matter how cute they are) are not welcome in the bathhouses. However, they are not expected either. Owis successfully entered the house undetected and managed to stay hidden. His (and through him - Polly's) nose was assaulted by all kind of unnatural smells - perfume, soap, massage oils, aromatic candles - anything you could expect from such an establishments.

Owis mostly see bare feet of customers and workers, but you could guess what room is he passing and witness the glory of the central chamber: the walls of this twenty-foot-high pillared chamber are adorned with frescoes of bathing royalty. Natural light streams through stained-glass windows, creating colorful patterns on the tiles of polished blue marble that cover the floor. Three shallow, sunken pools contain scintillating perfume-scented water. White marble benches bearing stacks of dry towels are situated near the pools, each of which comes equipped with a pair of brass faucets.

The "old servant's room" is the farthest from the entrance but not so hard to find. The door is unguarded, though, right now it does not look like a servant room - it changed into a massage room? At least Owise's nose feels strong smell of oils and sees obviously woman's feet. Behind the woman, from the north wall a strong (for a mouse) smell of foul, sewer-like stench is coming from what looks like a crack in the wall. Polly could safely guess this is a door. Right now the door is closed. 

Polly return to her body with a deep inhale. She snap her fingers twice and Owis is back at her shoulder. She relay what they have uncovered and praise Owis for a good minute and give him some snacks. 

Now that Ordrag is standing in the entrance to the bathhouse, he feels particularly out of place wearing chain mail and a sword, and thinks Choir probably does too. Ruby also looks a little unusual in her leathers, holding a complicated looking crossbow. But Polly and Adray seem like they almost belong here, dressed somewhat more normally with little in the way of gear that makes them look conspicuous.

I dunno about this place, eh. I reckon I stick out like a kraken in a rowboat. Maybe Adray and Polly could grab a couple of towels and some soap, and head over to that room you said. Make out like your a couple of customers. You two could probably make sure anyone in there stays quiet if you know what I mean. As long as no-one raises the alarm, the rest of us might be alright going through, seein as how them black robes what the lady saw just walked in.

Fran would be relieved to see Polly and Owis return without concern. Though, when Ordrag looks them over and speaks his idea, she'd look over herself. Now come to think of it, Ruby did feel a little out of place. "I'm on board with that plan."

Choir is not certain what the issue is, but she is willing to wait until given the word to enter.

Adray, looks at Fran and nods and turns away.  He swallows hard, hoping not to be in just a towel.  No one wants to see that he thinks.  

Instead he takes off the Blood fist insignia and leaves his weapons behind.  Now in just his clothing he waits for Fran.  When ready he will head around the edge to the room they are looking for.

Fran will offer to hold onto Adray’s weapon and insignia. “Polly, need us teh hold anything fer ya too?”

Polly follows Adrays lead and doffs her FF tabard. “Here take this” and hands it to Fran. “Adray, I will count on you to protect me if something goes wrong” she takes out a strip of leather and curls it around her hand and place it on Adrays chest, or as far up she can reach ;) “sköliro” and a shimmer shift over Adray for a moment before disappearing. “There, you are now shielded from attacks for the next 8h. It will take a real beast to hurt you now. Lets go.” 

ooc: placing mage armor on Adray.
I decided to use the ancient language from Eragon as verbal component :) 

Prepared for a combat Adray and Polly had to battle a different kind of foe first - the host. A fat man in a fashionable bathrobe with embroider nymphs on it, gave them a professional smile, inviting to join the guests in the main room. Adray and Polly could not help it but noticed a slightly skeptical look on his face, concerning, obviously, their ability to pay. "What can we interest you with today? Forgive me, dear visitors, but I do not recall your faces. May I assume you have not been in "Smiling Nymph" before? If so, I would be more than happy to give you a tour. Our prices might sound a bit high, but I can assure you, it is much worth it."