AZ's Tower of the Last Baron (Inactive)

Game Master Azure_Zero

I too am at a loss.

Sorry but the complexity of the challenge combined with the slow pace makes this nearly impossible to me. I like problem solving but am at a loss.

There is a way in, it's just not frontal.
It is also an infiltration module.
Certain folks know things... Even secrets.

Nathon sags a little with disappointment.

"I was hoping we'd be able to go over the wall or through a window or something. I guess Pact Hall was our next stop."

I skimmed back through the thread but couldn't find a post i thought I remembered in which DM_AZ gave us a couple names of people we could talk to. Does anybody remember it?

"Looks annoying to get into, let us try the pact house and see if his allies can give us a key in." As he says that he pats Nathon on the shoulder, "Don't worry my friend there is always a way in, we just got look around for our opening. Now let's get into some trouble." The tiefling chuckles and gies the Aasimar a wink.

I feel I have a need suddenly to prey to the Master of Lies. Wait. I know just the place.

The Pact Hall is a good a place to look as any, but I don't think we should go as a group, maybe just 1 or 2 of us to look around and ask questions. But that's just my opinion. Darian says with a shrug.

"I have little talent for dissembling. It would be just as well if I didn't go then."

So who's going to pact hall and who's going else where.
Simon's List

Thanks for the list, AZ.

Nathon shrugs, "I think I'll go back and ask Tandifor about some of the people on Simon's list. Maybe we can find an ally or trick one of the baron's allies into getting us into the keep."

I agree with Malkovitch that having the whole gang show up at Pact Hall could be a little awkward. I'll ask Tandifor about the people on the list, especially Tweiford Shenk who's "om the fence."

I will go and poke my head into the hall, but first and any of you lot give me a quick primer on worshiping Asmodeus? Knowledge Religion anyone?

Ezekial tries to recall what he has picked up from various towns.

knowledge Local: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

"I'll go in first, so more focus will be on me. So you can move around a little more unnoticed. Though I will take any hints on Asmodeus as well, I know a little but more couldn't help."

Knowledge(History):1d20 + 7 ⇒ (5) + 7 = 12

I'll go with Nathon, says Darian. To Ezekial, he says, I know next to nothing about Asmodeus, and perhaps in this circumstance ignorance is your ally. Instead of going in and trying to convince an expert that you are a follower of their god, you might be better off posing as a curiosity seeker looking to learn more, priests are ever eager to win converts to their respective faiths. If nothing else you'll learn more about Asmodeus from them, than you will me.

"That's a good idea. You can even pose as a social climber eager to get in good with the baron by embracing Asmodeus like he has. Who knows? Maybe she can get us into the castle."

I don't think anyone has any ranks in religion.

And Tweiford Shenk has been talked to by Darian, with the dog talk.

"I'm not sure I could pull off wanting to join, but I can go in and be the 'let's get out of here' nervous one."

So that's 3 for going to the Pact Hall, Darian says, and me and Nathon will talk to Tandifor and maybe look around town, did I miss anyone?

Simon

1d2 ⇒ 1

Simon joins the pact hall group.

Going to be slow this week, with exams

Simon:

"I'll go to the pacy hall with the rest."

Darian rolls his eyes upward at his companions inability to spell, (Pact Hall, PACT Hall is it really that hard to remember?) he thinks to himself.

Fine, he says and turns to Nathon and asks are you ready to go?

Ezekial nods, ready to go as well.

Darian rolls his eyes upward at his companions inability to spell, (Pact Hall, PACT Hall is it really that hard to remember?) he thinks to himself.

Fine, he says and turns to Nathon and asks are you ready to go?

"Aye." Nathon accompanies Darian back to the lodge, where he asks the maid for Tandifor.

Those entering the pact hall
A wide stone stair descends five feet into a large open chamber
dominated by a glowing pentagram with a tall red candle
burning at each of its five points. Black tapestries with silver
pentagrams stitched into them cover every wall. Numerous
chairs perch atop a ledge encircling three sides of the chamber.
A wooden podium with a silver pentagram sits at the far side
of the larger symbol in the floor. A large iron door behind it is
the only other exit.

The rest head back to the Lodge.

Me and Nathon will talk to Tandifor and probably wander around town, unless he's able to tell us something more than we already know or point us in a different direction, you can concentrate on the others. One question Darian would ask him is "What other shops or businesses are there around town?"

Ezekial walks in timidly, casting his gaze about. Hello? he says in a mild voice. Does the group seem to be alone?

Thraxin moves into the pact house with his hood up but as he reaches the large silver pentagram he removes his hood and quietly asks "Is this where I belong..." then bows down his horn head.

Nathon and Darian get a list of places from Tandifor:

Shiyara:

A woman who looks elvish greets you with her burnished gold eyes

"Hello and what can I do for you Gentlemen and Lady"

Who is Dreyxor Almir? Darian asks Tandifor.

Tarasi remains near the door, looking nervous (not a really hard act at this point). "I'm just here because they wanted to see the place. I'll just stay right here."

To her companions "Guys, don't we have a meeting with our boss...you know, to get paid?"

Tandifor:

"He's the current head of the House of Almir, he's a bit of a bookworm, studying alot, but he runs the only mining company here."

Shiyara:

A woman who looks elvish greets you with her burnished gold eyes

"Hello and what can I do for you Gentlemen and Lady"

Who is this woman greeting? Is this at Pact Hall?

Is he on good terms with the Baron? Darian asks.

Nathon leans in a little closer. This could be important.

NPC_Female_NR wrote:

Shiyara:

A woman who looks elvish greets you with her burnished gold eyes

"Hello and what can I do for you Gentlemen and Lady"

Who is this woman greeting? Is this at Pact Hall?

Yes it is the pact hall.

Tandifor:

"Sorry, but I can't answer for him.
Since he's in his manor the whole time, so I don't know what he is thinking.
That and I can't speak for him on this."

Darian looks at Nathon, I am better at dealing with animals than people, but I think it might be worth our time to go talk to Dreyxor Almir and see if he is willing to help us, or can for that matter.

Darian does NOT have the Diplomacy skill.

"Agreed. Tandifor, thank you for your help."

Nathon's got +8 in diplomacy, but his sense motive is weak. If Almir lies to us, he'll be clueless.

Well then let's go. Darian thanks Tandifor and heads out for the Almir Estate.

Darian doesn't have Sense Motive either, looks like we're going to have to go by the honor system.

Shiyara:

A woman who looks elvish greets you with her burnished gold eyes

"Hello and what can I do for you Gentlemen and Lady"

Looking somewhat unsure of himself Exekial explains. I weren't expectin no elf. I, um, we wanted to get more acquainted with your church here. With the battle comin it just seemed like a good idea to, well be familiar with the deity of the city, if you understand my meaning. I aren't much of a worshiper of any deity I suppose. he says truthfully. But I am worried about the coming fight and know enough to know that Asmodeus got real power and seems ta me has a stake in how this whole thing comes out. He pauses for a response but then asks with a worried expression So what is your name and what're your duties here. You aren't one of them devils now are you?

Shiyara:

"I am Shiyara, the High Mediator, here.
I serve as this temple's head priestess and negotiator.
Since you aren't a religious man, I doubt you could identify a devil in disguise, and only use your paranoia."

Upon reaching the Almir estate, Nathon knocks on the door.

At this point Darian will let Nathon take the lead, but will assist on Diplomacy checks.

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

Or TRY to, anyway.

Servant:

She opens the door and asks
"How may I help you?"

Nathon smiles. "Good morning, miss. We'd like to speak with Lord Dreyxor Almir, please."

Servant:

She opens the door and asks
"Do you have an appointment?"

Shiyara:

"I am Shiyara, the High Mediator, here.
I serve as this temple's head priestess and negotiator.
Since you aren't a religious man, I doubt you could identify a devil in disguise, and only use your paranoia."

True enough. Ezekial admits. But Paranoia is a virtue in these troubled times, I say. What can the deity of this place or his clurgy offer in the way of assurances for the future should I choose to bow to him? And is it true that our Baron comes here and bends the knee?

Shiyara:

"I can not confirm or deny, anyone being here, given the state of affairs in this hamlet."

"Would you like to make a pact with him?"

Servant:

She opens the door and asks
"Do you have an appointment?"

"I'm afraid we don't, but our business with him is important. Could you possibly get us in to see him? "

Diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (15) + 8 = 23

Servant:

"I would then need to know what it is about that you need to see him."

Shiyara:

"I can not confirm or deny, anyone being here, given the state of affairs in this hamlet."

"Would you like to make a pact with him?"

Yes, the stat of affairs in this hamlet. That is why I am here. Will we be attacked. Will there be a siege? Might the common people even blame this institution for the trouble? I have much learn before I consider such a pact.

Who else is with Zeke? Could use some help here.