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Lady Dryianna 1/?
YEs, my dears, but I have the most powerful business connections in Cheliax and Qadira why should I talk to my numerous courtesans and prostitutes to bend the ears of their clients?
Lady Dyrianna is a stunningly beautiful, slender half-elf who wears a constant look of satisfied amusement. Her emerald-green gown and matching lace shawl are surprisingly conservative, but very elegant. She appears unarmed.
Ambassador Salhar 2/2
Right youo are, perhaps I was misguided in my judgement of the Society. I will talk to the Ruby Prince on your behalf.
Kyra would you like to apply that roll to someone else?
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Ajax was sorry to see Adaxis leave the party. Even a nod or a friendly smile might be the difference in persuading the guests to support the war.
In any event, Ajax turned his attention to Lord Kerkis. Ajax had little direct experience with the Absalom Mind, so the ranger was hoping to bluff the Lord about Ajax's knowledge of the local economy and suggests that the Scion might be the most influential figure in the war by directing the funding.
Not sure if his efforts were successful, Ajax looked to catch the eye of any of the group that might be available.
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Hearing Lady Drianna's comment, but not knowing who she was speaking with, Magora tries to determine if there has been any change in attitude?
Turning to Lady Dyrianna believing all is fine, Magora says,"Lady Dryianna, may The Unquenchable Fire ever burn within your heart, please allow me to introduce my humble self. I am Magora Magesblood of Westcrown, the City of Twilight."
"As I am sure you know The Pathfinder Society is trying to gather support for the Fifth Crusade, in hopes to stop the demons before they march across all of Golarion. We have seen the devastation demons have had in the Tanglebriar, caused by the foul demon lord Treerazer. Just think of the destructiveness of thousands of legions of demons on Absalom and The Heartlands of Cheliax or even the Tapur Forests of Qadira.”
”While I do not have much in the way of logistical support I can provide, I do plan on helping lead my brothers and sisters of The Society, when I head to the Worldwound and join the Fifth Crusade myself. I would ask that you would also send aid or support in whatever way you can.”, Magora turns her gaze to Faelyn, the warrior, as she finishes trying to indicate she knows more about his skills.
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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min
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Lord Kerkis is usually a socially cautious man who does not suffer loud boors. He attends the feast with Lady Dryianna's finest courtesans and is open to Further talks.
Between Magora and Kyra Lady Dryianna agrees to aid the pathfinders in her usual methods.
Senator Naran 0/0
Lady Vaelia 0/?
Lady Dryianna 2/2
Lord Rothos 1/1
Scion Lord Kerkis 2/2
Lady Darchana 0/?
AMbassador Salhar 2/2
As the meal concludes, several guests stand to stretch or use the privy in anticipation of more socializing. Major Colson Maldris takes this opportunity to signal the PCs and silently motion to the great hall, inviting them to join him. Having done so, he stands up and inconspicuously saunters out of earshot of the other guests.
The soft susurrus of servants clearing dessert dishes and esteemed guests shuffling about to hobnob with their peers echoes from the nearby dining room as Major Colson Maldris furtively glances about before speaking in a stage whisper. “Have you noticed,” he inquires, “that several of the serving staff seem to be behaving strangely? I have watched a handful of them, and I can tell you with some authority that a few appear to be under the effects of enchantment magic. They have not expressed any hostility, but this strikes me as the precursor of something far more dangerous.
“In a moment, Damien Blakros will introduce the esteemed Genedair, an esteemed veteran of the Mendevian Crusades and a guest of honor at tonight’s festivities. I trust that his speech will be suitably engaging to give you an opportunity to slip away and check the rest of the manor. If there is anything amiss, deal with any immediate concerns and then report back to me.” He spares a moment to glance back at the dining room before adding, “Under no circumstances are you to upset the guests. I will keep Lady Morilla apprised of the situation, and together we will decide what to do in the event of trouble. The feast must go on without any disruption, and I will stay with the guest to ensure that happens.” As he says this, Damien Blakros begins introducing Genedair in the other room. With a last look, Major Maldris salutes and says, “You have perhaps half an hour,” then slips back through the door to rejoin the party.
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Kyra frowns as she hears the Major's words. "When I asked the Dawnflower for guidance this evening She graced me with a vision of demons and undead attacking the feast. This may be the precursor to that attack; we will all need to be on our guard..."
She nods. "Should we encounter something worth reporting, where shall we find you?"
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Magora is distraught over the information Major Maldris has just given them, but she set her resolve to track down the person or persons responsible to disturbing this event.
"If you will allow me, I am going to cast Detect Magic to ensure none of us are under a compulsion or charm. I would ask that someone do the same for me. While I am doing this, please decide amongst yourselves where we will start our investigation, we only have 30 minutes."
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Ajax does not object to the scanning. He then pulls his wands out and casts Longstrider on himself and Shield Companion on Ara. Next he hands a scroll of Protection from Evil to Kyra,
"Good Cleric, if you would be so kind as to use this scroll on me if I am taken under control or call for it by name? It will only last a minute so timing will be important."
Having, no doubt, heard of Torch's defection from the Society, Ajax makes sure Maldris isn't part of the deception.
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Adaxis returns from the rooftops after Riley Tralgador summons him.
"Between Kyra's vision and Major Maldris' information, I can sneak around the house and follow the servants' activities. I will also keep Mousebane on the rooftops as our lookout. One sharp whistle from me and he'll fly through the nearest open window. What is the group's strategy so far?"
Adaxis also uses a longstrider wand on self and then stealthily follows the servants around the manor. Mousebane is under the Watch command for the manor's exterior. (learned trick).
cloak of displacement is equipped
not including +2 for FE evil outsiders
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"Major Maldris says his servant are acting strangely, maybe we should start in the kitchen area, or wherever the servants are working out of, or the servants quarters to see if we can find any clues," offers Magora as a suggested course of action.
Magora turns to Adaxis and asks,"Adaxis, did you see anything strange or questionable while on the peaks?"
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Adaxis whispers to his companions before sneaking off to the kitchen.
"It will arouse suspicion if we search the manor with all six of us together. However, splitting the party on multiple floors is also a bad idea. Let's start on the first floor and then move to the second floor in pairs preferably a warrior with a caster. Remember this is just reconnaissance objective. No need to attract attention to ourselves."
"Tyr, we can start in the kitchen and spy on the serving staff and check out that depleting pantry. I'll hide in the shadows first and then you can follow me inside. If someone questions you, I'm sure you can think of a good reason to be there, hehehe. Thoughts?"
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"Maldris asked us to deal with any immediate concerns. I believe he is asking us to seek and destroy. If some evil discovers us or we discover it, I doubt it will allow us to regroup. It is doubtful that any two of us will be able to defeat it, or even restrain it long enough for others to assist. In all my missions with the Society, splitting the group has never been the best course of action or even been a benefit, this may be an exception, but I'd rather not risk it. If there is some malevolent force at work, we should confront it in force. Pathfinders are at their best when they work as a team."
Ajax pauses and then continues,
"That having been said, Adaxis may be uniquely qualified to scout an area out by himself, being virtually undetectable. But I would not expect any of us to travel in small or separate groups. "
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Magora says in a very relieved tone, "None of us seem to be under the effects of any enchantments, so let us continue to the Kitchen to investigate. I would recommend that a couple of us keep Detect Magic going, so may quickly find magical auras or effects within the rooms."
She heads in the direction of the Kitchens.
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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(repeating as needed)
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Ajax nodded in agreement with Magora's suggestion. Ajax was impressed with the witch's preparation, attention to detail, and logical thought process. The ranger could only hope to team with her again in the future.
After Tyr and Kyra's suggestion, Ajax feels a need to state the obvious, "Screaming or yelling for help is probably going to disturb the party and spoil any goodwill for the war effort."
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The kitchen features two large fireplaces, a wide oaken table, and numerous wall mounted counters and cabinets. A staff of six cooks are constantly hounded by foul-mouthed Domeros Prinitar, a renowned master chef brought in from Oppara for the event. Prinitar scowls menacingly when anyone except his staff enters his kitchen.
The kitchen is the room in the lower left hand corner of the main house.
Nothing is amiss here
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Magora is not put off my a scowl from a Taldoran male, she motions for Ajax to go to the South East door to look inside and Adaxis to go to the North West door to look inside relying on their keen senses to spot anything.
Speaking calmly to the Domeros Prinitar, "Please continue your excellent food preparations, Master Chef. This is just a routine security sweep of the residence during the reception."
"Kyra and Tyr, each of you look to see if there is any magic beyond those doors, once Ajax and Adaxis indicate there are not nasties ready to attack us."
"Riley, please protect our back as we go through these rooms together."
Magora will spends 1 to 2 rounds to scan the room for magic.
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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(repeating as needed)
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Adaxis frowns at the decision to not utilize his years spent training as a scout and shakes his head at the thought of taking battle commands from someone specializing in witchcraft instead of a warfare but doesn't object to the current plan. He mutters to Tyr, "She must be a daughter of an elven general. We probably should do as we are told. I'd hate to wake up in the morning as a toad."
He slowly reaches into his pocket and closes his hand around a magical diamond (see effects below) and withdraws it to avoid attention from others. His grip loosens to allow any light that may shine to filter through his clutched fingers.
Previous rolls:
Stealth = 40 in kitchen
Perception = 32 looking around kitchen for anything unusual
Sense Motive = 22 on servants behavior
Adaxis creeps into the kitchen, making his way to the northwest door quietly opens the door and looks inside.
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On Going Effects: +10' move (1 hr), +10 stealth (1 hr), blur (cloak), demon detection 30'
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Magora will look at the vials and go though her memory to know anything about this poision and gain further insight. She is careful not to touch the oils as she was not trained in the use of poisons.
Magora will also be looking in the room where the poison was found for any other clues to delivery means that could be used.
Turning to Chef Prinitar, speaking calmly and pleasantly, "My dear Chef, I hate to interrupt a Master while he is working, but how many servants do you have working for you this evening. While I know good staff is hard to come by, have any of them been acting strangely recently."
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It was found in the Pantry. It has to be injested and would take some time for it to take effect.
All accept one have shown up, maybe you could go and check the Serving Maids' Quarters for me. Two have been acting a little confused but they are a little dim witted.
Adaxis the dogs seem to have been acting up.
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Magora starts to place all the details so far together in her mind,
We know that Oil of Taggit is an injested poison that takes some time before it's effects are noticed. We also know tht it does not casue any damage, but does cause the target to go to sleep. Secondary effect would be the target is vulnerable to a Coup de Grace.
I think the guests are still realatively safe at the moment, as there are other guards from the mannor in with them. I am ok either way with letting Major Maldris know, but I would not want to raise anyone suspicions if we start going in and out and talking to the Major. Rememeber he did have us leave the area with the guests, so he could give us instructions in private.
Next is the deleivery method of the poison, if it was part of the meal, we are all possibly under the effects already, as that part of the evening is completed. We are in the 9:00-9:30 section of the schedule for the night, so the guest are being served desserts and more drinks. At 9:30 we will meet back with the guests and have more drinks in the salon. If I was a betting daughter of an Elven General, I would guess the poison is in the drinks, as it increases the chances of getting more guests affected. Come back to this for possible work around.
One Serving Maid has not shown up, and we have been asked to check the maids quarters. And two of the maids are acting confused. Chef Prinitar is a crude boar of a man by reputation, so for him to take notice of two maids, there may be warrant to watch them closer. Come back to this for possible location to investigate next.
Adaxis has indicated the dogs were/are acting up when he was on the roof top. Dogs are known to have better senses and can sense when something is wrong in there domain/territory. Come back to this for possible location to investigate next.
Magora repeats her thoughts to the party to gauge their responses and reactions.
She makes the following recommendations.
"First I think the guests are still safe at the moment, but we may want to find a differnt source of drinks. Maybe there is a new stock someplace in the manor."
"Second, I believe we have to other locations that have a higher priority for further investigation, the Maids Quarters and the wherever the dogs are at."
"We seemed to have found the poison very quickly, so I think we will have enough time to investigate the dogs and the quarters before our time has expired."
"What are the rest of your thoughts?
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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(repeating as needed)
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Ajax nods in agreement, as he pulls the party into the pantry to talk in private.
"I think Magora's is heavy on the trail. Based on the facts we have, I believe that one of the servant girls is the spy I have been suspecting was at work. She, or what ever she may be, has most likely charmed the other girls into helping her spread the poison among the guests. As Magura has so astutely observed, sleeping guests are lambs to the slaughter. Those guests, if persuaded, represent a considerable threat to the demons of the north. If someone were to kill them all, the war effort would be crippled. I'm betting that servant girl is a demon in disguise, or a demon sympathizer."
Now Ajax pauses to double check and make sure there were no paladin's among the group,
"If Maldris and the other guests are already drugged, there's nothing we can do at the moment short of telling them all to evacuate and Maldris doesn't want that. We may be taking a huge gamble, but I believe we have until the poison takes affect to find this servant girl and find out what her plan is and defeat her if necessary. The dogs may be the quickest way of tracking her as they may already know her scent. Perhaps Adaxis and I can convince them to help us."
Ajax locates some scraps from the pantry to feed to the dogs as the others talk.
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Adaxis opens his hand and reveals a magical gem. His eyes reflect an unholy gleam of fire and rage.
"I ain't no paladin, but hunting demons is one of my specialties and probably why was sent by our venture captain. This diamond will glow red when a demon is nearby unless it is under a protection from divination. However, no demon can escape my gaze regardless of disguise or spell."
"Ajax and I can handle the dogs and then we will be back to examine the two wenches. Take this diamond Magora, but don't be expecting me to bend my knee. This ain't a damn marriage proposal!" He bites his tongue from laughing too loud inside the pantry.
Adaxis follows Ajax, calls for Mousebane on land on his shoulder and examines bones the dogs are gnawing.
"Ajax, I bet ya a flagon of the finest dwarves ale those bones were two of the serving wenches. Maybe these pups know more."
Adaxis assists Ajax on any of his rolls and casts guidance on him too.
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Ajax nods to Adaxis and the two head to the kennel.
When Ajax sees what the dogs are chewing, he shakes his head in disgust. "I fear you may be right master dwarf. First time I've seen something like this."
After a short pause,
"Adaxis, whoever brought these bodies here had to carry them and surely would have left some foot prints."
Ajax tries to find them
Next Ajax tries to befriend the dogs using scraps from the kitchen...
Ajax pulls his out his wand of Speak with Animals, casts it on himself and asks this dogs if they saw who brought the food they are eating and if they have the scent of that person.
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The dogs look at Ajax tails wagging excitedly, upon him finish asking his question they begin to yip, howl and bark.
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Magora looks at the gem offered by Adaxis, smirks at his comment, thinking to herself, He thinks I am Pretty. He wants to Marry me. Crazy Dwarf, I am only 124 years old, way to young for marriage.
Magora banishes the thoughts of the crazy dwarfs secret conquest for her hand and refocuses on the task at hand. She asks Chef Prinitar and the kitchen staff,
"My Dear Chef, do you any of you happen to know the names of the serving girl that did not show up, or the two girls that have been acting odd?"
Once she gets an answer, she looks to the rest of the group saying,
"Let us be quick and find the Serving Girl's quarters."
Magora keeps the gem in a loose fist, so all can see the light if it detects anything.
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Umm, Yes, it is Zyesha that never showed. A server goes by him and he inspects the dish No! That is all wrong the Senator ordered the Flank Steak and the Ambassador order the Lamb. Simpletons! Get it right or you'll never work again! Now, what was I saying. Orielle and Zyesha never showed and ... or was it Orielle acting weird and oh, what is that other girls name... He continues on never quite sorting it out.