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Reflex save: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (14) + 5 = 19

Hira raises an eyebrow, but its not something he recognizes.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

Hira is preoccupied with the Princess' words and does not pick up the mood of the crowd.

Hira will careful tuck away the illicit supplies.

Take 10 for 17; 19 with Kathan's help.

Seeing that the noble targets are busy at the moment, Hira takes the opportunity to slip into the kitchen with Magnus. While the noble is berating the kitchen staff, Hira slips the liquid into the wine bottle.

Take 10 for 17 Disable Device

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (18) + 5 = 23

Hira sighs as he's pulled out of line, "I'm sure you are just doing your job, but please be brief. I would like to have time to enjoy the festivities."

Hira will watch closely, in hopes that she is trying to help or pass them a secret message.

"Well, it will certainly be a night full of excitement."

Hira offers an elbow to Gigi. "Surely it would be a scandal if you attended unchaperoned, Miss Étoile de Mer D’orées?" The man gives Gigi a sly wink.

Looking over the items offered by their patron, he adds, "Does anyone need some...party supplies?"

Hira would take a dust of illusion and a couple smoke bombs. He has his shortswords peacebonded in the scabbards of his courtier's outfit.

"Let's gauge the mood of the city. On days of excitement like this, Oppara is practically a living thing."

A)
1.Grand Day of Exaltation Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 6 + (2) = 28
2. Grand Prince Stavian III Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (11) + 6 + (2) = 19
3. Martella Lotheed Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (20) + 6 + (2) = 28

B)
Duke Centimus Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + (5) = 18
Countess Abrielle Pace Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (7) + 6 + (4) = 17

c)
Rumor Mill Knowledge (local): 1d20 + 6 + 1d6 ⇒ (14) + 6 + (1) = 21

Ah, access to the full Senate! Interesting.

"As always, Lady Martella, you are a paragon of shrewdness. I have always thought that if you cannot avoid Oppara's webs, better to be a spider than a fly."

Hira turns to his fellow party guests. "Wonderful to meet you, my friends. It will be a pleasure to work together."

Yes! Everyone's character is great!

It wasn't the people of Oppara that wore on Hira. Though Taldans could be haughty, venal, thin-skinned, and scheming, Hira had enjoyed their company since arriving from Padiskar, in Jalmeray.

No, it was the smell.

Five thousands years of empire, and they can't figure out a sewer.

The city had once featured a sophisticated sanitation system, but short-sighted decisions by the royal treasury had led most of the system to fall into disrepair. Despite King Stavian's proclamation that last Abadius would be Infrastructure Month, the gutters of Oppara remained effluent after most rainstorms.

As the he gingerly hop-stepped over such a gutter, the middle-aged Vudrani man winced. He'd nearly twisted an ankle as he awkwardly landed.

Ah, Hira. What would Master Pandya think? You're getting old! As he continued to cross the street, he ran a hand down a midsection covered with loose silks that concealed a developing paunch. And fat!

Still, nothing made Hira feel younger than a bit of intrigue, and he all-but-forgot the unpleasant moment as he considered the interesting message he had received from Lady Martella Lotheed.