Z..D.. Destiny of the Sands Core Campaign (Inactive)

Game Master Z...D...

"Well she is currently with another client right now, and will be available shortly. What is the purpose of your visit, so we can pass it along to Madame." will need an appropriate bluff, diplimacy or intimidate check for you answer

Regardless how you answer, she goes on to say,Entry is free right now, but if you wish to stay for tonight's entertainment, you will have to pay. Also, the weapons you have will need to be peace bound before you enter, if you object, there is the door" She points toward the door.

Peace binding your weapons, makes it a full round action to draw a weapon.

"Well she is currently with another client right now, and will be available shortly. What is the purpose of your visit, so we can pass it along to Madame." will need an appropriate bluff, diplimacy or intimidate check for you answer

No I don't. ;) (At least not yet.)

"We are here to ask the good Madame how she-"

"Entry is free right now, but if you wish to stay for tonight's entertainment, you will have to pay. Also, the weapons you have will need to be peace bound before you enter, if you object, there is the door"

"Of course. 'I come first with a rose. I act to prevent conflict before it blossoms'."

"I am Omrijka protector of pretties. I come with a pair of rose earrings I act to make art blossom and prevent its destruction. I am a palaquinn of Shelyn. It is my solemn vow to never strike first. If that is not peacebonded enough for ya then how do ya peacebond a sword on a stick?" so Omrijka introduces herself with a bow and a hand outstretched with the earrings as the other holds the glaive

Now i know what she is making with all those craft jewellery checks

Meralda grins.
All I got's my walking stick. You can put a ribbon on it if you want.

As a cleric of Torag I give my word I will not strike first

Daeron peace bond his weapons before entering.

Off course, as the lady says.

waits for a more talkative character to take the lead on this :)

GM Z..D.. wrote:

"Well she is currently with another client right now, and will be available shortly. What is the purpose of your visit, so we can pass it along to Madame." will need an appropriate bluff, diplimacy or intimidate check for you answer

No I don't. ;) (At least not yet.)

"We are here to ask the good Madame how she-"

Alright then.

'If you want something, just ask.'

"We are here to ask the good Madame how she gets her information."

diplomacy (unmitigated frankness): 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 25

One beat later.

"What?"

"Aint it pronounced inventory(information)" says the self styled palanquin (paladin) of Shelyn

With peace bonds on the weapons, she shows the pathfinders to an area with lush cushions to sit on and enjoy the music.

"Madame will be with you shortly. Can I get you any tea while you wait?" As soon as she gets any orders she moves along seeing the other guest.

After a few minutes, Marwina brings back a large teapot and enough cups for everyone. She also places a plate down full of dried fruits and nuts.

After a while, a tan skinned half-elf approaches the table and introduces her self. "I am Madame Zelekhati. I was told that you have some questions for me. Please follow me and we can discuss this while we walk." Madame Zelekhati leads the PC's down the middle of the sand pits.

Please place yourself on the pathways between the sand pits to the north of Madame Zelekheti. Who ever is talking to her, should be adjacent to her.

After some indecision Omrijka decides standing the other side to Apollyanna is too much crowding round Madame Zelakhati. She decides to stand nearby to offer moral support. Plus she is realising she seems particularly good at opening her mouth and putting her foot in it

Daeron place himself in a non threatening place letting Apollyanna talks to madame Zelekhati who seems quite a lady even if only part elf.

He bows to her.

Bemmer takes position close by at one of the ornamental gardens and admires the rock within it.

Cam someone please put Meralda on the map adjacent to Omrijka?

I don't see where my piece is to place it any where.

Cam someone please put Meralda on the map adjacent to Omrijka?

I don't see where my piece is to place it any where.

Most times you just copy and paste it from the image under your tagline. But since I am about to probably break the adventure, I'll be nice and pop it on the map for you. ;)

So you're just going to let her talk huh?

After what feels like a forever of formality for Apollyanna, but in fact is less than two minutes of real time, involving bowing, and complimenting Madame Zelekhati on her taste in dresses, and decor, Apollyanna determines it would be wise to speak plainly, and then does so with gusto.

".... You see this jerk, Torch, wants to know where you get your information from and if he can use it, and once we get that all arranged, we have to go find some stick-in-the-dry-mud, and someone with a message for him, Oh, and I guess do some sewing for the guy too. Then he'll let us know all he knows about the Sage's Jewels. So, what do you say?"

"Oh, and I just want to tell you I think it's really cool that you can build sand castles indoors."

Madame Zeleheti laughs slightly,"who is this master Torch and what information does he think I have? All I hear all day around here is rumors and make connections through that."

Noticing something odd about the sands Bemmer takes a closer look.

Perception check? Can I push my luck and call this unusual stonework?

Perception: 1d20 + 8 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 8 + 2 = 28

Unfortunately not, and another perception check will not get you any else at this point.

Fair enough

Bemmer draws his eyes from the sands and looks at the Madame. He is unsure how much of the truth they are being told.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

Meralda Starstrike wrote:

Cam someone please put Meralda on the map adjacent to Omrijka?

Sure.

Theodic wrote:

I don't see where my piece is to place it any where.

Most times you just copy and paste it from the image under your tagline. But since I am about to probably break the adventure, I'll be nice and pop it on the map for you. ;)

Thank you!

Sense Motive 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Oblivious to what is going on the sorcerer will begin to think back on his days as a gladiator.

sense motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (2) - 1 = 1

"Ooh pretty patterns!" Omrijka exclaims and moves to the edge of the rail to get a better view of the patterns she's seeing in the sand seemingly oblivious to the conversation between Apollyanna and Madame Zeleheti.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 1 + 2 = 14

That's why I never want to do stuff with Paladins...

Madame Zeleheti laughs slightly,"who is this master Torch and what information does he think I have? All I hear all day around here is rumors and make connections through that."

sense motive: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (14) - 2 = 12

"Well, he's sort of a member of the Pathfinder Society, but still a jerk. I don't think he knows what information you have because otherwise why would he ask us to get it? Oh hey! Maybe you could just tell us about the Sage Jewels!"

I'm having a major WiFi headache. It should be sorted in a couple of days. Posting will probably be scarse, so bot me if needed please.

Roger that

"All I know is that one of them have up and disappeared, but that's about it.....Well, if you do not have anything else for me, I will have to move along, very busy, still need to find some more performers for the night"

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 1 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 1 + 2 = 7

Knowing the importance of the situation Bemmer attempts to read the Madame's posture and expression looking for clues to how she gathers her information.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 8

sense motive: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (15) - 2 = 13

"So you'll share with Torch?"

"So you want me to share rumors that may not even be true with a man I have not even met or know of? Why would I do that?" She is starting to get agitated and moving away from Apollyana, waving her hands in the air.

sense motive: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (12) - 1 = 11
diplomacy: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12
"Because we asked nicely and if you are any sort of informer baker ( information broker) you would know Torch has good information. So what would you like to know from him"

our characters think this working splendidly more fool them

Sense Motive 1d20 ⇒ 8

We are really bad at this, lol. Any chance I could take 20 on a sense motive? Is she going to allow us to stay that long?

Like my friend says. Lord Torch seems to know a lot about you and is ready to share its knowledge with the authorities if you don't agree to work with him.
It will be better if you share with us what you know rather than the authorities storming your fine establishment.
If you don't know Torch it means that is better at hiding what he does than you and it's better to have him as a friend than an enemy.

Bluff: 1d20 + 5 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 5 + 2 = 11

Sense Motive: 1d20 ⇒ 13

If two of our sense motive checks can count for aid anothers on either me or Apollyanna, then we can uncover the spoiler.

Meralda stays silent, watching Madame to see if she can tell if she's lying.
She has a good poker face... But I didn't lose all those game in the Lizard and not learn nothin'!

sense motive vs Daeron bluff: 1d20 + 1 + 10 ⇒ (7) + 1 + 10 = 18Added 10 due to the lie being far fetched, but not Impossible

Zelekhati laughs slightly at Daeron, "Trust me if he knew anything the authorities would not be my biggest concerns"

"Now unless you all can dance, I have no other need for you"She starts walking away from the group even farther.

running out of options...now you can either do some reverse spying as undercover dancers for the night. or you can try to sneak yourselves in and try to figure it out.

@Meralda-sure you can get the last spoiler, if you get enough aides to..

AAH-Choo! "Sorry someone must be thinking of me." Apollyanna smiles sheepishly and realizes for not the first time that she still has yet to develop any sort of artistic talent--an important part of her paladin's oath--and makes dramatic decision. "I can dance!" I think. I mean how hard can it be?

perform dance/charisma check: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (14) + 2 = 16

"I can dance" says Omrijka making some decent moves

Meralda looks at the sand, and then back at the Madame.
Hey, why d'ya twist your ring when you look at the sand? That's a little weird, dontcha think?

The halfling looks at the sand again, intently, trying to see if there's something up with it, or if the hostess is just a little weird. She looks up, smiling after a moment.
Hey! I can dance! I know all kinds of halfling dances! Let me show you the dance if my people!

The halfling then proceeds to show off her moves, including head spins, handstands, and that thing street dancers do when they spin thier legs around while balancing on their hands.
Perform Dance: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10

It's not the best performance, but then Meralda isn't exactly the best dancer. In fact, she's more of the "Oh my Aroden, hold my drink, this is my song!!" kind of dancer.

Bemmer looks serious.

I'll not dance, this day or any other day

I am trained as a gladiator and in such a bit of showmanship. Perhaps that will allow for a performance? he adds.

I will partner you in a demonstration of combat prowess Theodic. Nothing serious, just some light sparring, eh?

With that Bemmer hefts his warhammer.

I know that PVP is not allowed in PFS, but this isn't PVP, is it?

I wouldn't think so

"If my customers wanted to see a fight they would go to an arena or back alley not my place of relaxation...now I will take my leave" She walks away from the PC's and heads to her office in the south east corner of the building...

You guys struck out on this end...the only option left is to try and sneak in...or go to aggressive negotiations...and regarding the play fighting, would work in other situations for me, but not a tea room per chance..

With a party with two paladins I don't thing aggressive negociations will be done...

Once outside, Daeron says Let's go back tonight. To sneak in and understand how she manage to get her info.

"So we see if we can find the ones who do wanna talk to mister torch?" asks Omrijka once everyone is outside

"Sure, but what about Madame Zelekhati?"

"As Darron said w come back tonight to see how she do it"

So....you guys coming back at night to investigate or are you moving on to the next task

Is it possible to go do another task before night fall? Not sure what time of day it is.