Those Who Walk in Blood (Inactive)

Game Master Stalwart

The Missions of the Red Mantis Assassins

Emeraldvale

Courthouse


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Sorry for missing that, Kage. You're quite convinced he's telling the truth, and can tell he's adamant about not helping you. So although you would felt that he's still holding something back, getting it from him would be tough. Eris just saved you a lot of work.


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

"Too bad." Kage remarked softly as he walked out, "My offer to save them and you was genuine, of course predicted on you knowing something worthwhile." Incomplete information had lead to the destruction of a school, soon it's master and likely most of the students. This wasn't the elegant surgical strike Kage lived for, and he found the events distasteful. Mind you Eris had a twinkle in her eye, perhaps the day wasn't a total loss."

Assuming we can find the artist quickly, let's keep it to ourselves till it's time to take down the big prize?


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

"Can we suggest that Astrid's group come with us to 'report our failure'?

Astrid isn't in the same group as Jagen is she?


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

I get the impression he's part of a separate team, he wasn't introduced till after we met Astrid.

Kage considers for a moment before saying, "Very well. Something tells me Eris should be the one to report..."

I'm assuming she hasn't told us what she ripped out of his mind yet.


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

I did actually, just previously.


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Sorry I got the sequence of events mixed up, I suppose we are now somewhere private enough Kage will agree to including Astrid.


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

Jon gets Astrid's attention and whispers to her. "We're going to go and see if we can catch some more of his students. Maybe one of them knows something. You know the city better than we do. Want to come?"

Bluff: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (18) + 12 = 30 v Sense Motive for any who can overhear.

Bluff:
"He gave us a lead. We're going to check it out. Want to come?"


Astrid nods. "Yeah, that sounds good to me."

The red-haired mantis hops up and grabs Nordusk by the collar and pulls at him to get him to his feet. They follow you out, and through the back alleys of Old Korvosa until you locate a suitably out-of-the-way spot.

She pulls off her mask and looks at you with intense interest and a rising excitement. "What did you get? I couldn't pick up on anything."

Preemptive Knowledge check time

Knowledge (local) DC 25 (Yanmei gets a +5 bonus on this):

The artist named Salvatore most likely is Salvatore Scream, a renowned painter whose surreal and otherworldly landscapes are highly prized by the wealthy and those who appreciate the macabre. He has a small studio in Old Korvosa, where he is supported by several wealthy patrons, but his eccentricities and manic tendencies have him remaining somewhat reclusive.


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

All business, Kage surmises what they learnt, "Orsini hoped we might turn on the Queen, obviously that sort of decision is way above our pay grade and likely impossible. He didn't know the whereabouts of the chancellor but Eris ripped the knowledge that an artist by the name of Salvatore possibly did. Unlike Orsini, Salvatore isn't a hard case and likely won't need to be leant on hard before he spilsl what he knows."


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

"Right." Jon verifies what Sa'Kage has been able to figure out. "The only thing that Colonel Hard-On will succeed at doing is killing Orisini."
Jon voices his admiration for Orisini. "He is a man of determination and will and doesn't actually know anything beyond this one clue. Shame really. He's a rare breed of man. If he could have been made to serve the Mantis God..."
But quickly returns to the matter at hand. "But you have been willing to work with us and we wanted you to give you the option of continuing to do so. Let's go ask this Salvatore the location of the Chancellor."
Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (6) + 9 = 15


Female Vishkanya Geisha 6 | HP 35/35 | AC15/T13/FF12 F1/R6/W5 | Perc +7, Slth +6 |

Know(L): 1d20 + 15 ⇒ (20) + 15 = 35

Yanmei perks and looks up from her tea as she hears the name Salvatore.
"Salvatore? I believe the artist you're looking for is Salvatore Scream. He is a talented landscape artist who's works are highly prized by high society. His hands are a thing of wonder..." She trails off as if recalling a pleasurable memory. When she breaks from the revelry, a smile still upon her lips, she continued, "He is a recluse now. I heard he is hold up in Old Karvosa. Artists are so sensitive to the world that their minds rarely hold together. Its sad really."

She offers her companions tea, before putting it away.

"How should we proceed?


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Kage considers for a moment before replying, "Orsini thought Salvatore might knew something, maybe he's been hired to draw a likeness of the Chancellor? Anyway I can think of several approaches. We could watch him from the shadows, and see who comes to visit. We could cut to the chase and visit ourselves, although that might frighten the Chancellor's agents away."


Female Vishkanya Geisha 6 | HP 35/35 | AC15/T13/FF12 F1/R6/W5 | Perc +7, Slth +6 |

"Portraits are not his style. I doubt he would have taken such a commission. Perhaps the dear Chancellor has a fetish for the macabre or shares some special interest. I could visit my old client and ply him for information...if that is your will." she bowed slightly.


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

Eris mulls the situation over for a few minutes. "If he is an old client, and you can easily get in, then so much for the better. I would prefer however, an intimidating show of force in front of him. The man lacks a spine, he would be much easier to interrogate than Orsini"


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Fatigued by the day's events, Kage yawned, "A show of force suits me just fine if he'll crumble. How far do we want to go? Knife point interrogation? Or do we need some props to really set the tone? Rather macabre granted, but from what Yanmei tells us he's into that kind of thing."


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

"OK Eris, we'll take your lead. Let's go."


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

Eris pauses, accessing teams strengths. "Personally, I don't think we infiltrate as a group - its significantly harder to pull off. Yanmei has private connections, so for her, gaining access shouldn't be too much trouble, but for the rest of us, whereas I am perfectly capable of attempting to gain entrance through invisibility. If I was feeling really pushed, I could even show up as a model for his next work, but regardless, I'll make a decision depending on the situation. Sa'Kage, Jon-Wyn, both of you know your own abilities and strengths far better than I do, I leave it up to you two as to how you would like to gain entrance. Remember, the idea here is Shock and Awe in front of Salvatore, so that when we actually get down to interrogating him, it goes so much smoother."


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Kage nods, "We all have our own strengths and weaknesses. I was wondering about sneaking in the night before and putting a harmless 'poison' in his food. Something to make him feel rather unwell and perhaps turn his hair green. We can claim it's deadly and only Miss Yan Mei has the cure... Of course I'd hang around till you show up and make myself known..."


"That's great!" Astrid claps her hands and grins broadly. Even Nordusk offers a toothy smile.

Yanmei's store of knowledge allows her to find the district where Salvatore resides, and a simple matter of canvassing the area leads the mantises to find the artist's small studio.

The initial cautious foray into Salvatore's studio reveals that the place is empty, and appears to have been so for several days.


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

Jon surveys the empty studio. "Well it looks like the hunt is on." He begins searching for a clue as to Salvatore's location. "Some of us should canvass the neighborhood. Maybe he has friends or rivals who can aid us."

Detect Magic
Perception Take 20 (29 total)

or Perception: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (11) + 9 = 20


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

After their meeting, Kage seeks out the Geisha and makes a request, "Miss Ya Mei walk with me for a moment, when we catch up with Salvatore I would like to convince him we have poisoned him with something truly awful and that you have the only antidote. Wether or not it's really lethal matters not, only his perception. Would you be able to brew something suitable?"

Later
When they get to Salvador's empty studio, Kage spends a frustrating few minutes looking for signs of a possible flight. There were some footprint but they were confused and of indeterminate age, revealing nothing.
Perception: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (2) + 10 = 12
Survival: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (3) + 12 = 15

With a sigh, Kage nods at Jon-Wyn, they would have to canvas the neighbours. Donning his cloak, so he appears more like an errand runner than an assassin, Kage simply goes knocking on doors.

At the first door that answers, Kage sketches a precise half bow, before saying, "Greetings! I am Herbert Xander, procurement manager for my employer Master Smythe. I am hoping to find the Artist Salvatore, his work is quite in vogue this year and my master simply must have one of his works. Do you know his whereabouts or how I might contact him? If it helps, I am authorised to disburse a finder's fee up to 2% of the sale price."

Kage waits with a hopeful expression.
Bluff: 1d20 + 10 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 10 + 2 = 30


Kage's cursory glance around the studio yields no clues, but Jon-Wyn notes several subtle signs of a struggle that was hastily covered up -- an overturned easel righted but with legs askew, spilled jars of paint covered up with drop cloths, and upended furniture replaced in a haphazard manner.

Kage has more luck when he canvasses the area. A nervous neighbor peeks out through a crack in her door. The promise of a finder's fee though gets the door opened a little wider. The elderly woman has a glint of greed in her eyes when she shakes her head. "He was taken. Snatched right out of 'is home. Saw it, I did."

Diplomacy or Intimidate DC 15 (offering gold is a +1 for each coin):

The woman snaps up the coins (or cowers in fear). "It was the emperor's men! The Emperor of Old Korvosa! He took 'im!"


Female Vishkanya Geisha 6 | HP 35/35 | AC15/T13/FF12 F1/R6/W5 | Perc +7, Slth +6 |

Before the shack...
Yanmei mentally mixes several concoctions, testing them out on an imaginary Salvatore. Several of them had long term side effects...or death. But a few grams of warbles wart and lupine leaf would give him the shakes, sweats, and double vision.
"I believe I may have just the thing. I will pull my ingredients together and see what I can brew up."

...at the shack
Yanmei was dismayed somewhat that they hadn't gotten to him first. She now wondered out loud, "Could we be in yet another race against other...colleagues?"

Yanmei moves to Kage's side, "Should you be instrumental in helping us locate the dear Salvatore, our dear master would be in your debt. This carries the possibility of untold wealth." She spun her words carefully. "Untold" could still mean absolutely nothing.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12

Of course...


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

To underscore Yanmei's words Kage produces three shiny gold coins from an inner pocket. "A down payment", he adds smoothly.

Diplomacy: 1d20 - 1 + 3 ⇒ (14) - 1 + 3 = 16


Diplomacy(gather info)DC 10:

The Emperor of Old Korvosa is a man called Pilts Swastel. He used to run a notorious playhouse specializing in violent, gruesome productions and was a one-time patron of Salvatore Scream. In the chaos of the riots, plagues and quarantines, he rose to power in this walled-off section of the city. He rules Old Dock from his palace on Silk Street. He's seized control of several tenements there, and rarely leaves the place. Mobs of his fanatics scour the streets of Old Dock seeking more conscripts to his cause. Those who resist are instead captured for other purposes.

Diplomacy(gather info)DC 15:

The Emperor sees Old Korvosa as his stage. He forces some of his prisoners to take part in violent, deadly games or gruesome performances, pitting them against the most ferocious of his pets and followers. Others he simply beheads with his favorite toy -- an extravagant guillotine imported all the way from distant Galt.

Diplomacy(gather info)DC 20:

Those who seek to speak with the Emperor must first earn his respect by providing him with entertainment -- of late, it is said that the Emperor's favorite entertainment is a violent game he invented called Blood Pig. He's converted a large rooftop inside of his palace into a playing field for this game, and the howls and screams of those playing and watching can be heard throughout the Old Dock every evening.


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Diplomacy: gather info: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (19) - 1 = 18

Asking around, Kage soon finds some disturbing details, "It seems The Emperor of Old Korvosa is a sadistic man called Pilts Swaste. He used to be a patron of Salvatore Scream before the riots, apparently he's snatched him for reasons unknown. Word is Pilts is rounding up the locals and those who resist him are forced into gladiatorial games or simply guillotined for his amusement. We must act fast and retrieve Salvatore. One other thing, we should check if the Queen has any instructions regarding this Emperor of Old Korvosa."


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

Jon shakes his head no. "Showing up in front of the Empress without our target would weaken our position. We should go complete the Ritual. It is the only thing that matters."


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

"I tend to agree with Jon about this Sa'Kage", Eris remarks in an apologetic tone. "Quite frankly, if she wanted him protected, then she should have told us, and besides, this sounds like a dangerous man, and I would prefer to have all options, all threats available when we meet him."


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Kage was thinking of asking one of the mantis handlers, not the queen! And he was wondering if Pilts Swaste had made a nuisance of himself...


Female Vishkanya Geisha 6 | HP 35/35 | AC15/T13/FF12 F1/R6/W5 | Perc +7, Slth +6 |

"It shouldn't be too difficult to find out where the Emperor is holding and executing these unfortunate souls. I will begin working that angle so that we have a way in to rescue our lead." Yanmei suggests decidedly


Should have mentioned this...

Along with the information about Pilts Swastel himself, the Mantises learn of his whereabouts -- a "palace" made up of several tenements that he and his gang claimed, then built up into one contiguous structure, with walkways and lashed bridges spanning alleys and streets. His gang makes no secret of its headquarters in the Old Docks, which is actively recruiting members in the district.

Furthermore, none of you can remember seeing Pilts' name on the board of targets back at the Mantis headquarters. Either the Queen doesn't know about this self-styled emperor, or doesn't deem him enough of a threat to her rule (especially considering how she has left Old Korvosa to rot in its quarantine).


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

"It might be that the Empress likes having him there. In any case, our target is with him, so that is where we are to go."


Female Vishkanya Geisha 6 | HP 35/35 | AC15/T13/FF12 F1/R6/W5 | Perc +7, Slth +6 |

"I can prepare more invisibility spells if that will benefit the team. maybe some mass sleep spells to put down a few of the guards." Yanmei suggested.


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

Eris reviews what she knows about the Emperor. "Sa'Kage, I would assume that this sort of individual has a reasonably large ego and I believe that its possible if we went to him requesting information he might consider exploiting our services or attempting a double cross - in my experience such individuals are arrogant enough to overlook their own vulnerabilities. All I request, is that you be prepared in case he needs reminding that he breathes due to the will of Achaekek, in case he forgets before, during, or after our audience".


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

The faintest of smiles plays across Kage's features. In a deadpan he replies, "But of course. Incidentally Miss Yan Mei's suggestion is a good one. If there is time perhaps I could purchase another oil of darkness or two. Darkness means little to us but often unmans ordinary folk."

I figure we can wear the masks for at least some of this.


The word on the streets of Old Korvosa is that the Old Dock district is thoroughly taken over by the gangs of Pilts Swastel. He and his thugs have bullied and terrorized just about everyone in the district, making any sort of direct approach a risky proposition, since even those who cannot fight serve as his eyes and ears.

Approaching his "palace" on Silk Street through stealth is possible, of course, as is directly approaching his gangs and demanding an audience. Word is, the emperor is always looking to expand his gang's numbers, so anyone looking to join is likely granted an audience with at least one or more of his lieutenants.

How the Emperor of Old Korvosa will respond to the Red Mantis is anybody's guess.

Astrid and Nordusk place themselves at your disposal, being willing to run back to the mainland for information or equipment if necessary, create a diversion, or some other task.


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

"We could point Jagen at this emperor. He'll probably charge off and try killing his way to the target. Meanwhile, we will be working our way quietly to him."


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

"I'd rather not having gone to such lengths as to slightly mislead Jagen to go out of our way to telling him everything moments later" Eris remarks, with a disgruntled look on her face. "Besides, it probably makes it harder to get what we after, if Jagen is making the emperor and all his allies hostile to us. I was thinking I could get in as a possible recruit, or at least talk with a lieutenant, who might know a bit more information. Disguise and infiltration is still my thing, after all, just as Stealth also becomes natural to others."


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Kage chuckled slightly, "I appreciate the thought Jon-Wyn. The thought of him blundering through the quarter is amusing. Still my old master told me, 'Keep the plan simple, Keep it stupid, it'll never last 5 minutes once the battle's joined anyway.' Seems to be good advice. All of us in our own way are good at passing unnoticed, lets do that and learn what we can. Maybe we need to confront this 'Emperor'." The word was said with considerable disdain, "Maybe we learn where the artist is being held, and bypass Swastel. Still it helps to go prepared, lets see if Astrid can get us a few supplies before we start the hunt."

@Stalwart I don't know how much money is available, but Kage was thinking of taking a few potions: Cure Moderate wounds, perhaps a few oils of darkness, and maybe one of haste.


Yes, Kage, those items are available. You can get 1d4 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2 potions of CMW, 1d4 ⇒ 1 oils of darkness and 1d3 ⇒ 3 potions of haste in relatively short order.


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Kage nods his thanks when Astrid and Nordusk returns, and distributes the portions. How about Kage and Jon-Wyn have the CMW potions and a haste each? Who wants the remaining haste potion? Kage would like to take the oil of darkness.

When they where ready, Kage made his way towards the tenements forming the Silk street palace. They had been told there were gangs kidnapping passers by, and it occurred to Kage that they where likely none too choosy about who they took. He surreptitiously looked around but saw nothing. Of course just because he couldn't see anything didn't mean they weren't there.

Perception - Am I being followed?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (1) + 10 = 11
Stealth - Even if you are, can't see me now!: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (19) + 10 = 29

He darted into the shadows and crept close to Swastel's rotting tenements. Walking lightly with his special soft moccasins, his footfalls where virtually silent but they provided excellent grip as he lithely clambered up a drainpipe, looking for a suitable window. Of course the episode with Milani's cultists had taught him caution and he meticulously checked any window before entering.

Climb up a drainpipe and let himself into a window: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (12) + 13 = 25
Perception - looking for a window, is it trap free?: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (17) + 10 = 27


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

I'm happy making one of those long detailed posts that explain how Eris does her thing but I just want to make sure that we are all agreed on infiltrating according to each of our strengths to prevent any miscommunications or awkwardness.


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

Sure so lets discuss. Our normal modus operandi would be to research our target and some henchmen and either sneak in (Eris and perhaps Yanmei in disguise, Kage and Jon-Wyn using stealth and magic) or enter under some pretext. If possible we'd try a scouting mission first, however I doubt there's time for all that given it sounds like at some point the artist gets fed to the lions or something.

Unless somebody has a really good idea, I'd suggest we use magic and stealth to get us inside invisibly. Of course we then need to find him, I'm guessing the place will be rather big so we probably need to ask or overhear somebody say where he is. Any ideas?


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

I still favor Eris doing what was discussed above and trying to disguise myself as a possible recruit and getting an audience with a lieutenant. That way I can possibly get information from someone high up the ranks, or try and use one to leverage an audience with the Emperor. Still, I'm ok if we want to try a different route, or multiple routes for that matter.


M Human (Albino) | HP 68/68 | Resource Tracker | Stygian Slayer 8 | AC 20 T 14 FF 18 | CMB +10 CMD 26 | Fort +9 Ref +9 Will +6 | Init +2
Skills:
Acrobatics +12 Bluff +10 Climb +1 Disguise +10 Intim +10 Perception +12 Ride +12 Sense Motive +12 Stealth +12 Survival +12 (+4 to track)

My only concern is if there's a time limit. If it turns out the limit is days rather than hours then your recruit plan could work. You'd probably find out where the artist is kept or at least have a much better idea than if we went in blindly. Suppose you did that, how would you communicate with the rest of us, to let us know when and where to rendezvous?


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

My concern, is that without proper recon of people that attend the inner chambers, my disguise abilities are useless, which means I rely on min duration invisibility to infiltrate alongside you. So regardless, I'll need to meet some people that would have deep access to the building, and I might as well start the process by trying to start as a recruit and work my way up. If it takes days, then I don't realise lose anything, even trying to be a recruit puts me in touch with a recruiter, and so on. Its the best way for me to gain intelligence anyway. I'd probably have to have someone nearby though, if I was trying to be a recruit, just so I would have a de facto bodyguard if things got rough if I got an audience with a lieutenant, which is a bit of a pain / concern.


Half Elf Arc Trick 1/Rogue 3/Arcanist 4| AC 17 FF 13 T14| HP 46/46| Fo +3 Re +8 Wi +5| Init +7| Percep +10| Arcane Pool 7/7

"Then how about we all go in under disguise. Eris can do the talking and get us where we need to go and if things go poorly, I can still escape to let the rest of the mantis know you guys died in the attempt we will be there to back her up.


Female Vishkanya Geisha 6 | HP 35/35 | AC15/T13/FF12 F1/R6/W5 | Perc +7, Slth +6 |

We could bypass the need to survey the area. Using Charm Person, we could isolate one of the members of this gang and get them to divulge the information we need. Maybe some secret route or what time of day/night that they're minimally manned. That kind of thing.


Female Kitsune Sorcerer 8 HP: 42/42 | AC: 12 | T: 12 | FF: 10 | CMD: 13 | Fort: +4 | Ref: +5 | Will: +6 | Init: +4 | Perc: -1 | Sense Motive: -1

Good idea, but I'm still vulnerable if I cannot explore/infiltrate the building alongside you guys if Invisibility doesn't last long enough :/ I just need one, single viable disguise and I'm all good.


Female Vishkanya Geisha 6 | HP 35/35 | AC15/T13/FF12 F1/R6/W5 | Perc +7, Slth +6 |

I can help with your disguise then. Maybe even smooth your entrance with a Charm Person?

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