The basket is free of magics, as is the glass jar.
Only the copper banded chest radiates faint illusion magic.
Asami, yes they have locks. Willsave DC 12 please, since you're checking them all.
About a gallon's worth glass jar, it is halfway filled with a clear transparant liquid, on the bottom lies a jeweled brass key.
This 2-foot-round wicker basket requires no key to open,
its lid resting gently atop its wide rim. Inside, a blue stone
key rests atop a pile ofcrumpled linens
The copper chest looks fine to you.
I'll wait to see what the others will do here.
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I was going to say it can´t be easy, but if you wants to pick a key just as we start... Well, try it on the lock.
But... let me think about this riddle, just in case it don´t open.Says Keera to Asami.
Then she starts to move around the items as she think in loud voice
He says inside is our quest, so we must search what is "our quest", solve it and then we will have our way out. Easy to say, but what how we know what is the test?
She examines carefully all the cointainers, except the jar, checking for words, symbols, or anything wich could be a message. The jar is examined without touch it, she feels there´s something extrange in it, if only because is the only one who don´t needs to be open.
The copper chest is perfectly normal in your opinion.
Asami doesn't see any runes or words on any of the containers.
Nym sees, after carefully examining the copper banded chest, a transparent outline and realizes it's a mere illusion.
Lol, the rapier into the basket wasn't there first tim ei saw the post.
With Asami whipping out the linens and key together, she whips out along a small viper snake. It lands at her feet.
I'm not bothering with init here, kill it or get nibbled on.
With that, Asami now has a snake on a blade. All one needs now is a fire to prepare the delicacy.
But at least, the group has a key. Logically one tries every lock with it and the red banded chest fits. Who's going to do it?
The jar is closed, removing the lid you smell nothing either.
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"Wait, we have the perfect specimen to test this thing on." The swashbuckler studies Nym intently, before flashing a grin and turning away. "Were you worried, noble elf?" Despite not facing him, the wink and smile in that tease rings clearly with the words. She squats at the pierced and sliced carcass of the snake, and pours a few drops on it.
Then, realizing the silliness of it all. She stands and tosses the jar into a corner (call it 15' away or so, just to be safe).
With the key free of the liquid, Asami uses the rapier to nudge the key out of the mess from her "solution" to the puzzle and towards the party. "Here you go. Problem solved."
As Asami pours a few drops on the snake, there is no immediate sightable effect. As she throws it away it shatters, leaving lots of splashing and pieces. Good thing too, since the snake now showed some irritation marks on the belly.
So you now have a jeweled brass key.
Going with the keys, the blue one fit the lock. Turning it, a *click* is heard, and the chest opens. Contrary to what one might expect, there was no loot. It set off a series of strings and pulleys across the room, via the floor onto the ceiling. A soft *ting* follows, as a small key is now hanging suspended 6 inch from the 15ft high ceiling.
And said whoever grabs the key from the ceiling.
You've obtained the Golden Key.
A second glance, now that the ropes and such have been suspended, you notice a small scepter lying within the chest. On its end there is a key attached.
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Asami pats Nagaji on the back, "So glad you volunteered to help." Asami backs up a bit, and then with a running start uses Sele's hands and shoulder as leverage as she continues vertically, leaps into the air, and snatches at the key with the rapier before attempting her acrobatic landing.
Of course, her perfect plan goes to pots as she takes a wrong step, pushes too far away to attempt at the key, and nearly twists her ankle in the landing.
Slow to get up, the swashbuckler sheepishly climbs back up the paladin, and very deliberately reaches and grabs the key. Then, having retrieved the scepter-key, Asami quickly heads to the other two boxes and tries to open them.
Sele finds no symbols on the remaining steel chest.
There are no runes or symbols on the remaining steel chest.
But since you're touching it, perception roll please.
No perception then, ooooookay! :D
As Sele takes the gold key handed to him, he puts it into the lock and turns. Indeed the container unlocks. But, as Sele opens the lid...a vibe is felt. While everybody feels slightly light headed and shakes it off, Asami however, feels more attractive. People will see you as remarkable for 45 minutes on.
Within the steel container, you find a map of the Salhar burial vaults beneath Sothis and a wand of knock (CL 3rd, 11 charges)
Asami, if you're reading this, shame on your curiosity ;)
Okay....Asami is now very much blue skinned.
This will last for 45 minutes. ;) Enjoy teasing her.
Quite remarkable, there is a keyhole, but Sele decides to not utilize it.
:).....despite 1 key not used yet.
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Fosco makes ready to go, seeing the tremendous puzzle solving exploits of the heroes around him and while waiting for the door to open, he notices something out of the corner of his eye that makes him speechless. Wide eyes glance up at her as he wonders what to do or say in this situation. Palace life had left him unprepared for such a thing.
The key opens the lock to the Vault's door, where the servant was waiting for you. A modestly raised brow as he looks at the group.
"Ah, well done. You even had several minutes left."
Seeing Asami, he's quite honost. "Miss, you have remarkable skin tone, i hadn't seen that half an hour ago. Truly exotic i should say.
Now pathfinders, i will take the scepter and its key, along with the map. Your venture captain and my master will be informed of your wits and pace."
He leads you back outside and greets you with a polite nod.
"A pleasant day to you, pathfinders."
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"Why thank you. Half an hour ago?" Asami takes a look at herself, and without missing a beat, adds, "I thought I'd try a different look. Glad to hear you like it." She smiles at the servant before leaving with the group. Ooh, he got me good there... The kitsune flashes a look at her party, and whispers. "Why didn't any of you tell me!"
Nym, perception check on the way to the next please.
Arriving at the Temple of the Shining Star, you are immediately directed to Ollysta Zadrian. This paladin of Sarenrae is young in her years, but holds herself with the poise of a queen and warrior simultaneously. As she
notices your arrival, she strides forward, addressing you in a strong voice.
"Thank the light of Sarenrae you have arrived! I knew Ambrus would come through for us in the Silver Crusade. I desperately need you to bring medicine to an orphanage and let me know if the headmistress, Gilga Baltwin, is deserving of our charity. Since our quest began, the needy have clamored for our aid, and I suspect some are abusing our generosity. It may sound cruel, but there are plenty of dishonest people out in the world eager for easy gold. Do you know of the Silver Crusade? After discovering so many factions splintered the Society, a number of us banded together to proliferate the cause of charity and kindness using the Society’s resources. As it is said, ‘The Dawn brings new light’ and I’ve made it my life’s work to use our recent darkness
to bring a new light to the world and to the Pathfider Society. I apologize for straying of point. Will you bring this parcel of medicine to Auntie Baltwin’s Home for Recovery in the Eastgate district?"
While talking, hints in her voice would indicate she's doubtful about Baltwin's credibility.
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The halfling looks downcast at Asami's censure. "My apologies, milady. I was unsure of how to approach it. If I must say so, handling the situation with confidence is better than any solution I'd devise."
At the temple, Fosco looks just as comfortable as he did standing atop the pentacle at the Paracountess' place. Being familiar with both ends of the spectrum had it's benefits. But as others should take the rightful lead, he waited until they spoke before acknowledging his agreement to take and weigh the situation for the regal lady.
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"Well, I thought...I mean...hrmph. Ok, Fosco." Asami concedes that she did handle it about as well as she could have, even if she knew what happened to her. What did happen to me?
As they arrive and listen to the paladin lady, Asami is surprisingly respectfully silent as she remains distracted by the turn of events that led to her new skin tone.
Prior to heading to Aunty Baltwin, you could roll Kn. Local or Diplomacy to gather info on Aunty Baltwin and her orphanage.
Miltivis, who runs a nearby market, claims he’s served Auntie Baltwin for over 30 years, and while a good customer, she is quite demanding and often rude to the other customers. He says she’s kept his supplier of fine whiskeys in business for decades.
Gilga Baltwin’s neighbors Travost and Tirelle Anthos are frankly tired of the noises the children make and the retinue of cats—though they do appreciate the latter’s mousing skills. They admit to being happy when
Auntie Baltwin sends the children “of into the town” during the day, as it gives them a few hours of peace and quiet before they return in the evening.
At the estate across the street, Master Trebb Bonto, a retired builder, says nothing but nice things of Lady Baltwin, as he calls her. He recounts tales of tea and games on the sitting porch.
You can attempt an additional Diplomacy check DC15 for more info.
And yes Sele, you get the extra info with that.
He lets slip that she oftn cheats at games and sometimes had some shady characters coming to whisper in her ear and palm her small bags of what might have been money before slinking away. "Otherwise a fine lady, indeed". He quickly adds.