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Cornelia nearly facepalms as Minmax bluntly approaches the subject of recruitment. 'He speaks of subtlety and yet he as surreptitious as a frost giant in a potion shop.'

LOL!

Cornelia sniffs derisively. "Yes, well you will be safe with us now to continue your work. I think you may be interested in meeting with someone for whom I work. A certain someone whose lineage you recently discovered." She winks and smiles knowingly. "In regards to learning your whereabouts, the Society has contacts everywhere and we worked to spring you from that awful fate. We could make do with resourceful individuals such as yourself, although perhaps you may need a little more instruction on how to keep a lower profile."

Cornelia looks decidedly unhappy about the foul smell emanating from her boots due to the encounter with the bucket of rotting fish guts, her hands shaking slightly during the boat ride back to the Queen Gale. Once there she immediately strips off her boots and inquires about getting them cleaned. She then begins her regimented task of straightening her clothing and hair numerous times until everything about her appears to be immaculate once more. She lets out a satisfied sigh before turning her attention to Zefiro. "Worry not, Zefiro. We reclaimed your histories, but due to some very important information gleaned from it I will be holding on to them for now. I am sure you will be able to recover them for more investigation, but for now the Society will be very interested in learning much of what we recovered. How is it that you became captured?"

Round 5

Intimidate DC 16: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (3) + 8 + (4) = 15

Cornelia attempts to provoke some of the reaction from the bystanders at the fight, but her words ring hollow and are completely ignored...

Round 6

Stealth DC 16: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (1) + 9 = 10

Reeling from the failure at the fights, Cornelia doesn't pay attention as she attempts to sneak off and trips over a bucket of fish guts...

Round 3

Knowledge: Religion: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (9) + 8 + (2) = 19

Cornelia using her knowledge of the profane rites of Asmodeus to begin a deliberately false incantation loudly, hoping to drone out the others and draw the attention of the diabolic priests!

Round 4

Dexterity Check: 1d20 + 3 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 3 + (3) = 17

Cornelia sees the street performance and she follows suit of her companions; she ducks and weaves through to crowd in a dance-like manner hoping to get some folks upon their feet.

Round 1

Still disguised as the female guard from the prison, Cornelia runs alongside the others through the crowd and attempting to tangle up the marching lines, but not making much good of it.

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (3) + 8 = 11

Round 2

Disable Device: 1d20 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (8) + 14 + (2) = 24

Seeing the supply cart, Cornelia gets a grand idea to unhinge one of the wheels while the others busy themselves with tossing supplies!

I'd say smash through and run. We don't need to kill them all. We have what we need, just need to get through.

Cornelia lets out a heavy sigh as she realizes her plan to create a distraction is no longer viable. She had hoped to get through this without violence, but sometimes the best laid plans... She immediately turns on her heels and begins running towards the western doors, hoping to catch her companions. "Stop! They are setting up defensible positions!"

Cornelia continues through the hallways to the last known area where the guards were known to be heading. She reaches the doorway and takes a moment to began breathing heavily before opening the doorway still in her disguise as the female guard in the Admin room)...

1. Matt B.
2. Cornelia d'Malheur
3. Investigator 4th
4. 13693-1
5. Dark Archives
6. Craft: Alchemy: 1d20 + 13 ⇒ (11) + 13 = 24

Cornelia curses her bad luck as the chains whip around the room and begin to flay poor Zefiro. "There is no way the guards did not hear all that racket if the crystals were not functioning properly. I will see about putting my disguise to good use! I'll try to lead the guards around to the right of the prison. You all go left! Roldala, do your best on those chains and wish me luck!" Unless her companions stop her, Cornelia begins moving towards the last area they knew the guards to be located.

Save it for the escape, definitely. I'll see about distracting the guards after we release our people.

Cornelia shoots the wizard an irritable look. "Then feel free to put your magic to good use, wizard!" She focuses back on the task at hand.

Hah!

Acrobatics: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (13) + 8 = 21

Cornelia curses under her breath and looks across the room to her companions. She begins to nimbly move along the wall towards the set of pillars to her right (east on the map), hoping to avoid touching any of the chains upon the ground... If she reaches the next pillar alive she will immediately begin disarming the trap... Take 10.

So there's no way at all to get to the other statues without activating the trap? There has to be something else we are missing... That makes no sense for this room to be trapped in a way that the interrogator cannot get to his prisoners without activating this trap.

Okay, good to know! Thanks, Shifty. Can she get to the other traps from here? Or does it appear that she needs to go to the other set of doors to access the other two statues? If she can get to the other traps from here, she will do so and Take 10 for each one. If not, she will run around to the other doors and disarm the two down that way.

Is it possible to get to the two statues flanking the door without interacting with the activating mechanism? If so, Cornelia will start with those two. Let me know if I need to do an Acrobatics check or something for this.

Disable Device Take 10: 10 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ 10 + 14 + (3) = 27
Disable Device Take 10: 10 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ 10 + 14 + (3) = 27

Cornelia spots the trap and what she believes to be point of disarming. She takes a steadying breath, pulls her hair back into a tight tail at the back of her head, and then steps carefully into the room after removing her well-made set of thieves tools from a pouch on her belt. She takes her time and focuses on task at hand...

Perception Take 10: 10 + 12 + 1d6 ⇒ 10 + 12 + (3) = 25 Burning an Inspiration point on this one and Taking 10. I don't want to chance rolling low.

At Sajna's suggestion that the area could be trap, Cornelia steps forward and begins checking the area for any sign of such devices...

Discovering no traps, Cornelia will push the door open and peer inside...

Cornelia shakes her head. "Forget them, Roldala. We do not have time for this." She will continue to the next set of doors and examines them.

Perception for traps: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (14) + 12 = 26

"They have some of his documentation here, so I would assume he is within the prison area." With that information in hand she leaves behind the office to rejoin Sheera. "We have not much time."

Cornelia is not interested in the coins, but rather the information gleaned from the documents. She passes over the money to Rondala to distribute as she sees fit. The Dark Archives investigator reads over the information and smiles as she finds the inform tying Ianareth to the Aspis Consortium. "This is exactly the sort of information we need on her. I am sure the Decemvirate and Lady Dralneen would be very interested." She continues to read on and the next document gives Cornelia pause. She blinks several times and her head twitches to one side briefly Anyone with Cornelia can attempt a Perception DC 20 to read the spoiler below. She closes her eyes tightly for a moment, then rereads the document rapidly. "I can see now why the Infernals would want this information destroyed." She whispers and begins putting the documents into her backpack. "I think we have what we need. Let us find Zefiro and begone!"

Cornelia looks a bit shocked at how quickly Rondala works out the combination to the door, but pats the half-orc on the back with a smile. "Nicely done." They enter the room together and Cornelia will immediately go over to the closed chest and examine it. Is it locked? "Rondala, would you please look through those documents and see if you can locate anything of import?"

Perception check for traps: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20
Disable Device: 1d20 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 14 + (3) = 34

Cornelia quickly grabs the letter regarding Zarta's assistance and shoves it into her backpack. She then takes the other two documents along as they instructions could come in handy while the third is clearly of some import, but what yet she cannot tell.

Leaving behind the office, she rushes over to her companions and shoves the two documents and one of the keys in their hands. "What are you waiting for? Get in there! I'm going to search this other room over there." She points down the hallway towards the east. She then downs one of her elixirs and she appearance shifts and changes to appear like the guard they spotted in the archives before turning on her heels and moving to the

Using Disguise Self to attempt to imitate the female guard.

Disguise: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (16) + 10 = 26

Cornelia glances at the locks. "Leave those to me. Perhaps Poe, Tem, and I can handle the searching of the offices while the rest of you find our man?" She immediately begin picking the locks of the door.

Disable Device: 1d20 + 14 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 14 + (6) = 32

"Tell him to get all the guards to eat their meal during that minute!" Cornelia tells Roldala before Galvar leaves.

Aha! Okay, thank you for clarifying that Shifty!

Knowing that the guards were about to finish their rounds and relieve those in the hallway Cornelia heads back into the common room. "Where is that potion of love?" Once in hand, she pours it into a cup and goes into the barracks to find Galvar. "Would you like some water, Galvar?"

So sorry all, this past week has been a little bit hectic for me. Okay, so let me see if I can get a better understanding of what is occurring. There is currently a group of three guards that are leaving the jail area and getting ready to enter the hallway in which we are currently working? And we are assuming those guards will be coming in here to eat?

I was thinking about mixing it into a drink and offering it to the guard in hopes of charming her.

Shifty, since I never actually stated Cornelia had the love potion... I'm guessing it's too late for that I imagine?

Cornelia nods to the guards. "I will make sure that my group tarries not. I feel I have some good-faith to make up with all of you."

I'm thinking lets try the Love potion on Galvar... it may help us.

Cornelia glances at the guard. "After all the problems we have caused with Galvar, do you truly think we would risk his ire again with such a stunt? I think not, goodsir. Now, if you truly require to hear the words come from his lips directly then we can escort you there so that you can verify it. Or you can take us at our word. Do you really want to interrupt his fun?"

Orator (Bluff): 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 13 + (2) = 22

Unfortunately, Cornelia doesn't have anything right now to incapacitate. I gave Roldala my only sap... I was actually thinking about using the Potion of Love upon Galvar after Cornelia's last failure.

Cornelia hands her sap over to Roldala and whispers. "Feel free to beat Galvar into unconsciousness should he becomes too rowdy."

She then opens the door slightly and steps out into the hallway to address the guard with the bowls of soup. "Pardon the interruption, goodsir---I don't believe I learned your name. Galvar decided that my half-orc companion was in need of some additional discipline, so he and your companions will be tied up for some time. Therefore he ordered me to bring you all something to eat at your stations as recompense for my group's earlier misunderstanding." She walks over and offers him a bowl.

She glances to the left and takes note of the guard at the far end of the hallway with a slight nod. "I have some for your companion down the hall as well."

Linguistics (Orator - Bluff): 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (18) + 13 + (1) = 32

Cornelia nods to her companions. "Well done, everybody." She quickly removes a coil of rope and tosses it to Roldala. "Gag him and tie him up, quickly! The rest of us need to move these bodies into the barracks. I'm going to try and poison the other three guards in the hallway." She gathers up three bowls of the stew and pours enough for each of the three guards.

Afterward she helps move the unconscious guards into the barracks...

Cornelia allows herself a confident smile as she hears the bowl clatters to the ground. She looks at Galvar with a raised eyebrow and a look of utter condescension in her bright, blue eyes. "You were saying something about incompetence, Galvar?" She gives him a hard stare. "At least my men do not fall asleep on the job." She gives Amarandlon a look as she emphasizes the word asleep.

That has to be one of my favorite PFS moments of all time!

Cornelia lets out a huff of indignation before she looks at Galvar. "I'll take over for these guards here if they would like to eat." She indicates the three that have no eaten yet...

Unfortunately Cornelia has no weapon in hand currently and that grapple attempt matches her CMD...

Cornelia lets herself a small smile as Galvar seems to listen to her suggestion, but then one of the guards grabs her around torso and holds her arms down to the sides. She flails against the hold ineffectively while shouting. "Get your hands off of me, you buffoon! House Thrune will hear of this blunder, Galvar if your men do not release me this instant!"

Combat Maneuver (Break Grapple): 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (3) + 4 = 7

As a reminder, Cornelia is visibly wearing a token of House Thrune's favor she earned as a Boon. I know the only mechanical benefit is with a Diplomacy check, but just wanted to let you know that, Shifty just in case!

Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 8 + (2) = 25

Cornelia attempts to disperse the fight without any further injuries! "Galvar, stay your men and this unnecessary violence before it escalates too far!" She looks at him menacingly, hoping the note of threat in her voice will be enough to stop the attack!

Did any of the guards currently involved eat/taste the stew at all?

I am having a blast with this one, Shifty! I always enjoying your games, goodsir! You do yourself a great credit with this one!

Sleight of Hand: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (17) + 8 + (1) = 26

Cornelia notices the sudden tension in the room and starts to bring her spoon from her bowl when the fracas breaks out between Minmax and Rondala. "Not again!" She leaps to her feet quickly, surreptitiously knocking her own bowl of stew over and onto her pants (intentionally, but attempting to mask that fact). She pauses long enough to look down at the mess before storming over towards the quarreling duo with a fury in her eyes. "Enough, the two of you, enough!"

With an angry swat of her hand, she knocks the bowl completely out of Rondala's hands and sends it flying to the ground. "I have had enough of your quarreling! Look what you made me do!" She gestures to her soiled clothing. "Both of you separate, get to your stations. If I hear any more disagreements tonight, you will both be mopping the latrines with your bedrolls!"

Disarm: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18

Was waiting to post my actions until after we figure out what Minmax and Rondala are going to do! I have the perfect idea of how Cornelia is going to avoid eating the stew... :) My post will be a reaction to Min and Rondala.

Cornelia chuckles at Thrick's admonishment of his boss, but takes a mental note on his description on where to locate the important documents. "Honestly, I enjoy all sorts of topics! I enjoy reading about history and learning about the ancient civilizations that have risen and fallen long before our time. I have a keen interest in learning about magical items though, when I was younger I had a terrible experience with one that nearly killed me, so that topic is sort of a morbid fetish of mine." She shakes her head slightly. "What about you? Do you have any favorite topic that interests you? Besides cooking, of course!"

While Thrick continues to cook, Cornelia will use the time to chat him up and see what sort of information she can garner from the young lad. "So, tell me a little bit about this place, Thrick. Do you all keep any sort of interesting documents here? I enjoy a good bit of reading now and again to keep my mind sharp." She lightly caresses his arm. "I'm sure you can appreciate that."

Diplomacy (Gather Information): 1d20 + 7 + 1d6 ⇒ (5) + 7 + (6) = 18

Using an Inspiration point to boost my roll.

Two doses. Cannot be too careful!

Cornelia smiles at Thrick once more and she playfully bumps him with her shoulder. "My thoughts exactly, dear Thrick! What life is worth living if you cannot live it up occasionally? Do you mind?" She imitates pouring the oil into the pot. Cornelia will then pour the oil into the stew herself, unless Thrick stops her. "While I'm no great chef like you, I like to dabble with potions, elixirs, and such. I'm a bit of an alchemist, but not like those insane ones like that to blow everything into bits. I prefer the safer routes. " She pats the various bottles hanging from her bandoliers. "So being able to help you spice this up is fun!"

Orator (Bluff): 1d20 + 13 + 1d6 ⇒ (10) + 13 + (2) = 25

Cornelia winces at Tem's challenge, but quickly diverts her attention to the topic at hand with Thrick. "Truffle oil." She smiles. "It would go quite well with the leeks, I believe and perhaps to help cover up the questionable meat. What do say, Thrick?"

I am absolutely loving the fact that I can finally really put Cornelia's skill set to really good use! Situations like this are exactly what she excels!

Cornelia spends a moment sniffing at the stew and smiles. "Thrick, I do believe this oil would do wonders to enhance the flavor of your stew. May I?"

Before Cornelia takes out the bottles... I just want to make sure that there were no markings on the bottles... Would not do to say "Hey, can I add this to your stew?" and have TAGGIT marked right across the front lol.

Could Cornelia maybe identify the herbs with a Knowledge: Nature skill check?

Knowledge: Nature: 1d20 + 8 + 1d6 ⇒ (15) + 8 + (1) = 24

"Would you mind if I examine the contents to see if my special ingredient might work to improve the flavor of the meat, Thrick? My name is Cornelia by the way."