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Day Job, Craft (Baskets): 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (12) + 14 = 26

50gp made.

Yep, thank you DaWay. I am a little confused on the motives of the Bad Guys. Were they just there to cause trouble or out to complete some objective?"

@DaWay: Did the demon make her save for the Misfortune Hex, Will DC18? She is currently suffering a -2 or -3 to saves at the moment.

Round 3

Magora weaves her hands in the air, make an inverted sign of Desna, and then throwing the imagined holy symbol and throws it at demon in the rear.

Misfortune Hex on Rear Demon, Will DC18 to negate effect; FYI Demon currently under effect of Evil Eye Hex, -2 Saves and possible Prayer effect, -1 Saves

She then Cackles to extend the effects of the Evil Eye and possible Misfotune Hexes on the rear demon.

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On Going Effects:
Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Cackle,
extend Hexes 1 round; Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Thank you.

@DaWay: any chance we could get a map and a complete initiative order. We seemed to have hit a brick wall and come to a stop here.

Round 1

Seeing the glow of the Adaxis Diamond and seeing the three maids, she looks at the one in the back, giving the creature the Evil Eye.

Evil Eye (Su): Will vs DC18, Chosen Effect: 8 rds -2 to all saves, or 1 round -2 to all saves.

She then Cackles as the results of her Hex take hold on the creature.

Cackle (Su): Extends the duration of Evil Eye by 1 round, so 9 rds or 2 rds, depending on initial save.

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On Going Effects:
Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Cackle, extend Hexes 1 round; Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Not sure if that is a call for all of us to roll init or not.

Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (3) + 9 = 12

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (14) + 4 = 18
And glancing at the Diamond of Demon Seeking.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

"Dear Adaxis, other than keep a general eye out of hostilities or our missing serving girl, I would suggest mingling with the guests. I am going to speak with Lady Drachanna along with Tyr and show her your pretty Diamond."

Magora heads in Lady Drachanna direction to speak with her and Tyr.

Lady Drachanna, I am sorry I have not had the chance to speak with you so far tonight. I am Magora Magesblood of Westcrown, the City of Twilight. I would like to ask your opinion about an item one of my companions has acquired in his aims to battle the outbreak form the Worldwound."

She shows Lady Drachanna the Diamond of Demon Seeking, and explains it functionality.

"So you see with the Wardstones failing and demons now able to go beyond the Worldwound, items like this may be our only hope to protect the people of Absalom, until we can either drive the demons back to the Abyss or reactivate the Wardstones, if that is even possible."

Kn Arcana: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (10) + 10 = 20
Hoping the Diamond may give me an extra bump

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Give me a momment... I don't have my notes with me, so I need to go back through the posts quick.

After their debriefing with the Major, Magora will use her last Honey Tongue scroll before joining back with the party.

Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 1 rd
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (3) + 11 = 14 2 rd
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21 3 rd
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (12) + 11 = 23 4 rd

She looks at the crumbling remains of the scroll and vows never to get that scrollmakers works again.

Magora has mixed feelings about the reactions of Major Maldris and Lady Morilla.

She thinks about thier instructions so far for the night and comes up with some ideas.

Looking toward Lady Dryianna,
Lady Dryianna's companion is not with her, he was very dutiful in always being by her side earlier tonight. I wonder where he is or if something has happened to him? Maybe someone should ask her. Reminder to self, Local Knowledge and Diplomacy.

Turning her gaze next to Lady Drachanna,
Hmmm, it is a shame we have not been able to persuade her to support the Fifth Crusade. It would be an arcane blessing to have the support of the Arcanamirium with us. Maybe another try to talk with her. Reminder to self, Arcana Knowledge and possible SpellCraft and Planar Knowledge

Swifting her gaze to Lady Vaelia,
I still don't know why she is here. I don't know if we have the time to fully investigate and learn her motives. Off all the guest, she seems the most out of place. Maybe that is the clue I am overlooking. Reminder to self, Knowledge Local and History.

"Do some of you still have the ability to track a scent? If so, I think Lady Vaelia could use a good sniff. And maybe even Lady Dryianna becasue of her missing companion. Oh Adaxis, can you detect poison still?"

"Someone may want to speak with Lady Dryainna about... oh, what was his name. Kyra you remmeber, what was it... Oh, yes. Faelyn."

"And I think we should try one more time with Lady Drachanna. May I borrow your Diamond one more time Adaxis. Maybe a magical device to show her might help. I think persons with Arcane Knowlede and supporting skills can get her to join the cause.

"What say you all?

Edit: Magora snikers at her forgetfulness, "Oh, and also remember to keep an eye out for missing servine girl. All these details to try and remember."

"Without more time to prepare, all I have available for divinations is the abiltity to see invisible creatures and items for a short amount of time. I also am surprised that your gem has not responded, as your indications have pointed at demonic involvement. Maybe we are over thinking the involvement, and it is only thier cult followers that are at work here."

Margora hands back the Diamond to Adaxis.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary)

I believe his intent is we have found everything that we will find for this portion of the adventure.

"Let us go back to the Venture Captian now and inform him of the imposters, the killings, and the poison that may already be set to strike. Also we need to let him know that the Oil of Taggit will not kill on it's own."

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

"I suggest we check the servant's quarters, if there is nothing else to learn here. We probably don't have much time left."

Magora looks to the others for their responses.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Magora continues to use her Detect Magic within the cellar.

Spellcraft, if magic other than party is found: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (5) + 14 = 19

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Maroga looks a little alarmed at Adaxis mention of a devil, as thoughts race through her head. No, that contract is not due yet, they can't be here that. Five would have told me if they were here for me.

She gains her composure, looks around comments, "I am not sure where Tyr got off to? He was right here a moment ago. Tyr sweetie, did you cast a Vanishing spell?

Scanning the room with Detect Magic.
Spellcraft: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (7) + 14 = 21

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 40 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 20 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Quick Tyr, I think these Wraiths are not gonna last much longer. LOL

Round 2

Magora weaves her hands in the air, make an inverted sign of Desna, and then throwing the imagined holy symbol at Wraith(1).

Misfortune Hex on Wraith(1), Will DC18 to negate effect; Anytime the creature makes an ability check, attack roll, saving throw, or skill check, it must roll twice and take the worse result, for 1 round

She then Cackles as she shifts her gaze to the other Wraith.

Cackle extends the possible Misfortune on Wraith(1) by 1 round.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Initiative: 1d20 + 9 ⇒ (16) + 9 = 25

Did Magora percept anything with her DC23?

If Magora doesn't see anything to alarm her, she will focus her detect magic on the two corpses.

If Magora does perceive a danger, she will cast Ill Omen on it.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

As a precaution the last person will close the door then. Thank you.

@DaWay: By chance was there a door we could close on our way down?

Perception : 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (19) + 4 = 23

Magora cackles softly at the Dwarf's frustration as the begin to walk to the cellar.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

Magora looks at the spell on the scroll and smiles fondly as she thinks of the Paracountess Darleen.

She attempts to cast the spell from the scroll.

Use Magic Device (DC23): 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (17) + 11 = 28

"Dear Adaxis, thank you for your continued adoration for me, but I can not keep accepting these gifts, nor do we have the time to use them properly," and she hands back the remainder of the scroll with a wink. She also makes a mental note of the effects of Honeyed Tongue when Dwarves hear a speaker of the opposite gender.

She then casts Mage Armor upon herself.

Magora will follow behind the Adaxis, Ajax and Riley.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Mage Armor, 6 hours; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

After hearing Ajax's and Adaxis' news, she is willing to go to the basement to find the "spy".

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

@DaWay: Can we get pointed to the serving girl's quarters, or do we need to search for it/them? Hopefully the rest of the group will have gotten there by the time, Adaxis and Ajax catch up with us.

@DaWay: Also does the gem glow as we move to where the servants quarters are at?

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(Recast as necessary); Diamond of Demon Seeking, 30 ft, constant

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.

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.

Not sure if this next part has been relayed to us all from Adaxis or not, but going to included it in case it was.

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)

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.

Kn Nature: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (9) + 10 = 19 Not sure if there is a knowledge skill for poisons, but this seemed the most logical. Trying to determine delivery means.

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."

Diplomacy w/ Honey Tongued: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (7) + 3 = 10
Diplomacy w/ Honey Tongued: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (16) + 3 = 19

Edit: What room was the poison found in, and was there anything of note in the other room?

No worries Magora the Elven Warlord knows where you sleep.

Edit: Now that I am back at a computer again.

And Magora has a brand new set of shears...

I am glad some has that item, I have it on a different character.

If no one objects, Magora will pick the rooms to investigate, so we can keep the pace up as we are moving around together. Please add any other actions as we go through if you pickup on something DaWay says in his descriptions.

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. I am thinking two rounds to get all the arcs/cones in the room.

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min; Detect Magic, 6 min(repeating as needed)

Magora's interpretation: Try to find out why the servants are acting strange. Avoid any conflicts if possible, but if it is unavoidable keep the encounter quiet. ie, No exposive spell effects, loud noises in general, battle calls for "Freedom".

Report any findings to Major Maldris in 30 minutes time.

I think right now it will be quick sweeps of rooms, no take 20's on searching.

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)

"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?"

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."

@DaWay: do you have a list of locations we can investigate or a map?

I would like to make a single roll for the spellcraft check for each person, as I don't care to go through all items and slow the game down. I will scan any others upon their return. If anyone does not want me to scan them, then disregard the roll below. I'll scan you later as you just made Magora paranoid and she doesn't do well with that emotion. :P

Spellcraft on Adaxis: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (3) + 14 = 17 +2 if it is an item
Spellcraft on Ajax: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 +2 if it is an item
Spellcraft on Kyra: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (2) + 14 = 16 +2 if it is an item
Spellcraft on Riley: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 +2 if it is an item
Spellcraft on Tyr: 1d20 + 14 ⇒ (19) + 14 = 33 +2 if it is an item

ok... just didn't want to offend her

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?

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

kn. Religion: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (5) + 10 = 15 To know the about Calistrian, the dieties ties to prostitues and courtisian, and other names for the goddess. I am assuming being an elf, this DC would be low.

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."

Kn. Local: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (10) + 11 = 21

"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.

Diplomacy with Honeyed Tongue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Diplomacy with Honeyed Tongue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 12

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On Going Effects: Disguise Hex, 1 hour; Honeyed Tongue, 40 min

@DaWay: Who asked/talked with Lady Dryianna about her coutesans and prostitute network? I don't see it in any of the posts from anyone.

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.

I know Magora has been saying we should avoid bring this subject up, when we have spoken 'OOC'.

Magora finds a seat near Ambassador Salhar and Lady Dyrianna and continues her discussion with the Ambassador for the first part of the meal.

"So if we are not able to push back the demons with decisive actions and combined efforts of all nations, the Fifth Crusade will fail. It would not be a matter of if the demons would come to Osirion, but when they would come. I feel you already know that what I say can only be true, and that your support of the Fifth Crusade only strengths the relations with the Ruby Prince and Absalom."

Diplomacy w/ Honey Tongue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (1) + 3 = 4
Diplomacy w/ Honey Tongue: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (19) + 3 = 22

If DaWay doesn't mind, I would like to add some clarification to the Human Improvisation Feat. This came up twice for me at a convention I helped organize a couple of months ago.

Improvisation
You can figure out how to do almost anything.
Prerequisites: Int 13, Fast Learner, human.
Benefit: You gain a +2 bonus on all skill checks for skills you have no ranks in. Furthermore, you can use all trained skills untrained.

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Skill Name section
Trained Only: If this notation is included in the skill name line, you must have at least 1 rank in the skill to use it. If this notation is omitted, the skill can be used untrained (with a rank of 0). If any special notes apply to trained or untrained use, they are covered in the Untrained section (see below).
Untrained Section
Untrained: This entry indicates what a character without at least 1 rank in the skill can do with it. If this entry doesn't appear, it means that the skill functions normally for untrained characters (if it can be used untrained) or that an untrained character can't attempt checks with this skill (for skills that are designated “Trained Only”).

The feat, Improvisation (Human Only), allows you to wave the Trained Only requirement of a minimum of 1 rank, that are part of the following skills. It unfortunately does not make you trained in those skills.

• Disable Device, Handle Animal, All Knowledge, Linguistics, All Profession, Sleight of Hand, Spellcraft, and Use Magic Device.

Some of the skills listed above, like Knowledge, provide further description of how the skill works, if attempted to be done untrained, by including limiting DCs or ways to by-pass those limits in their Untrained Section.

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Untrained: You cannot make an untrained Knowledge check with a DC higher than 10. If you have access to an extensive library that covers a specific skill, this limit is removed. The time to make checks using a library, however, increases to 1d4 hours. Particularly complete libraries might even grant a bonus on Knowledge checks in the fields that they cover.

So while the feat does allow you to use Trained Only skills, it does not make you trained in that skill. As you are untrained in the skill, you still are limited to the Untrained section of the skill description.

Where the feat really shines is with the skills, Disable Device, Linguistics, Spellcraft, and Use Magic Device, as these skills do not have a Untrained Section in their description.

Not at all Tyr. It is an arcane scroll of Honeyed Tongue, so you should be ok. As you have higher than a 12 Cha, you only need to make the UMD DC24 check. Just don't roll a 1. ;)

Edit: I bought arcane scrolls of Honey Tongue (Bard 2), so it would need an ability score of 12.
To activate a scroll you need the following three criteria:

• The spell must be of the correct type (arcane or divine)[arcane for arcane caster, divine for divine casters]
• The user must have the spell on her class list (this can be UMD)
• The user must have the requisite ability score (this can be UMD)

Scroll Activation
Use Magic Device (Use a Scroll)

So for Magora to be able to use a scroll of Honeyed Tongue, it has to be an arcane scroll. The lowest level arcane version of the spell is Bard 2. Thus my cost and type of scroll purchsed. Thanks though for trying to save me some gold.

When told that dinner will be served soon, Magora will excuse herself to refreshen up. Once alone she will use another scroll of Honeyed Tongue.

Use Magic Device for Scroll, DC 24
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (2) + 11 = 13 6 sec
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (6) + 11 = 17 6 sec
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (7) + 11 = 18 6 sec
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (1) + 11 = 12 6 sec
Dang it a 1... can't use that scroll for 24 hours

Frustrated with her first scroll, she replaces it and uses another.
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (5) + 11 = 16 6 sec
Use Magic Device: 1d20 + 11 ⇒ (18) + 11 = 29 6 sec

She watches in satisfaction as the scroll crumbles to dust in her hands.
Ready to continue to the next phase of the evening, Magora goes back into the reception to find Lady Dyrianna and hopefully a seat near her.

@DaWay: Is it possible to sit near a couple of guests, or do you want us to just pick one guest? Not sure if we are sitting at round tables say with 6-8 chairs or possibly long banquet style tables?

@All: If anyone else wants to use the scroll of Honeyed Tongue that I flubbed up on, let me know. While I cannot use it for 24 hours, someone else could attempt to.

Magora nods her agreement with Ajax and replies in a hushed voice,

"As the Second Spell Lord of Absalom and the Archdean of the Arcanamirium, I would think Lady Darchana could be influenced with discussions of Arcana and the Worldwound. That was why I suggested Tyr speak with her first. I am sure you have an immense amount of knowledge in these areas. Maybe you just need to put the weight of that knowledge to the test." she finishes with a smirk.

If I had to fathom a guess, based on other skills used to far by others, I would say Kn Arcana(Magic), Kn Planes(Demons, Worldwound), maybe even Spellcraft (as it has synergy with both the knowledges) or Kn Geography (I was reading the Worldwound book the other day, and there was mention of how the Wardstone reflect off the local geography so that only half of the area had to have Wardstones to work).

"Grand Ambassador Salhar seems to be turning to our side through the combined efforts of Kyra and my diplomatic endeavours of illustrating the benefits of working with us."

I have not been able to read from the posts any additional clues on how to sway him other than Diplomacy. I have tried to read him more with Sense Motive, but I don't know the results yet from DaWay. I am also thinking that when Kyra posts, she may be able to swing the last bit for Salhar.

Turning her head to Riley and Adaxis she continues, "These two have guaranteed Lord Rothos' support, well done you two."

I don't know how much more we can do before the dinner portion of the evening. As we only have the Knowledge checks from earlier on Lady Dyrianna and Lord Kerkis, I can only try to make educated guesses on the skills needed for them.

Lady Dryianna: She is half-elf with connections to Cheliax, Qadira and Elven families in Absalom. She has a network to help influence other citizens.
I would suggest Magora (Elven and from Cheliax) and Kyra (Cleric of Sarenrae which is big in Qadira), I am not sure of the other player's skills or connections that would tie to Lady Dryianna. Possible skills to use based on connections could be Kn Local (for any one of the three connections groups) and Diplomacy and Kn Nobility (Who the Courtesans interact with). I would suggest not bringing up her network unless we are having problems, not the sort of topic to bring up in a social setting.

Lord Kerkis: He is a human, and I am making an assumption based on our knowledge checks that he is Qadiran or has close ties to Qadira. Came with an escort from Lady Dryianna, so I as listed Kn. Nobility earlier because of the Courtesan, I would use it here also. Also with ties to Qadria, Kn Local may shed some insight.
I would suggest Kyra (Cleric of Sarenrae which is big in Qadira), I am not sure of the other player's skills or connections that would tie to Lord Kerkis.

Lady Wintermark: I still have no clue, I have read over our knowldge results and can't figure this one out. I still suspect she may be a red herring like Senator Naran.

Senator Naran: We did well on our knowledge checks with this NPC. "Learning this information allows the PCs to realize that they cannot influence Senator Naran." I think he is another red herring for our mission.

Lastly I would always say the use of Sense Motive and Diplomacy, and Diplomancy for Gather Information if nothing else. These are just my assumptions and could be completely wrong. I encourage feedback from everyone, as we need to work off of each others strengths.

So going back through all the posts so far, I think this is where we stand for this first part of the reception. Still waiting on a post from Kyra yet.

0/0 Senator Augustyn Naran of Andoran
Ajax

0/? Lady Vaelia Wintermark of Taldor
No interaction yet

0/? Lady Dyrianna of House Avenstar
No interaction yet

0/? Scion Lord Kerkis of House Damaq
No interaction yet

1/1 Lord Rothos of House Vastille
Riley and Adaxis

?/? Lady Darchana of House Madinani
Tyr (didn't see any indication of success or failure yet)

1/2 Dremdhet Salhar, the Grand Ambassador of Osirion
Kyra and Magora

@Adaxis: You might want to assist Riley. DM DaWay has asked him for Kn. Geo, and Riley has said he did not have that.

Magora pleasantly surprised of the success so far with the Ambassador, listens and adds small helpful indicators to Kyra's parley with the Ambassador.

I would like to try using Sense Motive to see if there is anything else we can use to persuade the Ambassador with. Not sure if it will work, but it may help.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21

Diplomacy to Aid: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (18) + 3 = 21
Diplomacy(Honey Tongue) to Aid: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Magora looks over at Ajax and sees he is still talking with the Senator, wondering what he is doing. Odd, I thought both of our discovery indicated that the Senator would be of no use to our cause. Ahh, I understand now, Ajax is keeping him occupied as we rally others to our cause. An unexpected twist to our plans, but it seems to be working. I will comment on his quick thinking later, if the time presents itself.

She turns away from Ajax so he doesn't think she needs his assistance at this time.

@DaWay: I made a mistake on the Honeyed Tongue spell, as was pointed out to me. I will be the recipient of the spell as it has a range of Personal. I will include it on Magora's roles from now on.

Magora has heard snippets of conversation amongst the various guests, and has a feeling that Kyra may almost have started to sway Ambassador Salhar.

Aid with Diplomacy: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

She steps up and helps reinforce Kyra attempts with what the Dawnflower may do to help Osirion if and when the Worldwound reachs this far.

@Kyra: Remember to roll twice on your Diplomacy rolls. The Honeyed Tongue spell lets you use the better of the two rolls. I was surprised when you missed you check with two rolls.

@All: Please remember Kyra has Honeyed Tongue effect on her at the moment, good for 40 minutes.

Magora replies to Ajax, "आप अजाक्स धन्यवाद. मैं लेडी Dyrianna करने की ओर है, लेकिन आप किसी भी सहायता की जरूरत है तो मुझे पता है."

Magora wanders through the guest heading toward Lady Dyrianna staying in sight of Ajax. She listens to the various conversations, trying to gather any additional insight that may help the party.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (16) + 4 = 20

@DaWay: Nothing additional for Magora. Not enough time to change spell selection at this point, so no Message spell.