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Perfect. Thank you!

Mana -if you have time, would you do me the favor of leveling Rev for me so I can have the appropriate spells for questioning the Tiefling? Thank you. Will post after work... Sorry to make you guys wait.

Once away from the mansion, Janiven - still disguised as the nimble rogue - suggests everyone getting together to work on the puzzle of the Cruz tomorrow.

Gozran 21 - After the Cornucopia

"Sounds good. I plan on talking to Sian, so perhaps Cassian can join me in that... or whoever thinks they have skills in that arena." Rev suggests they take Sian to the very very poor quarter (the one that's falling apart), and question her there, so she doesn't see the safe-house, or anyone's home. Unless someone has a better location, in which case he will defer.

Melilot Took wrote:

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

chavamana wrote:

"Just thought the stab wounds were a lot like the ones in the dead elf thief in the entrance." A pause, a shrug, "But you're the doctor, so I figured if that were the case and I weren't imagining things, that you'd have mentioned it." Her tone even throughout.

"Hmm" Rev ponders. "Now that you bring it up, I suppose you have a point. Since they tend to regenerate, it would be odd for a Kyton to have fresh wounds which are the same as an elf that looks like he has been dead for decades. Guess I'm distracted. So... what do you want to do?" He asks her.

Melilot's furrowed brow clears during the conversation above.

well now things are finally starting to make sense Melilot says.

will it heal on its own or can you heal it or is it dead she asks Rev.

Rev is still looking at Mathalen, waiting for his answer. He did hear Melilot though, and will reply to her shortly.

** spoiler omitted **

And Rev examines the Kyton from a distance. "He's dead."

Leaving the Looking Glass - Outside the Knot

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

Rev is there. He watches the non-magic at work. Mentions to Gravlax "If you want help looking through those papers you've acquired, the old man who you all met at the start of our shindig, he is pretty good with research." Rev is referring to Jask.

"Thanks for the suggestion," Gravlax says, applying foundation to Sian, "I was going to ask Sclavo as well as devote some time myself. Each additional researcher is helpful."

The first attempt to disguise Sian as a hung-over Janiven takes 1d3 x 10 = 30 minutes.

Disguise check: 1d20+10+2-2

Gravlax declares it good. Assuming Rev can keep her asleep.

Rev seems to feel confident he can do so.

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

If Rev still gets a question answered by Livia, he asks ** spoiler omitted ** "What is the combination to open the Chelish crux that holds the key to Delvehaven?"

The imp's eyes go black, "Quick fingers and a swift mind. Ward against the fire of the line."

Rev sighs, he knows that he needs quick fingers and quicker thinking to open the lock, but he had asked for the combination, and the vague reply of whatever power Livia is channeling annoys the Tiefling.

Leaving the Looking Glass - Outside the Knot

Gravlax accompanies Rev, Sian, and Janiven to a room. Where he can work his non-magical disguise magic.

Rev is there. He watches the non-magic at work. Mentions to Gravlax "If you want help looking through those papers you've acquired, the old man who you all met at the start of our shindig, he is pretty good with research." Rev is referring to Jask.

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

chavamana wrote:

"Just thought the stab wounds were a lot like the ones in the dead elf thief in the entrance." A pause, a shrug, "But you're the doctor, so I figured if that were the case and I weren't imagining things, that you'd have mentioned it." Her tone even throughout.

"Hmm" Rev ponders. "Now that you bring it up, I suppose you have a point. Since they tend to regenerate, it would be odd for a Kyton to have fresh wounds which are the same as an elf that looks like he has been dead for decades. Guess I'm distracted. So... what do you want to do?" He asks her.

Melilot's furrowed brow clears during the conversation above.

well now things are finally starting to make sense Melilot says.

will it heal on its own or can you heal it or is it dead she asks Rev.

Rev is still looking at Mathalen, waiting for his answer. He did hear Melilot though, and will reply to her shortly.

Leaving the Looking Glass - Hellraiser

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

"What?" He asks Mathalen quite seriously.

"Just thought the stab wounds were a lot like the ones in the dead elf thief in the entrance." A pause, a shrug, "But you're the doctor, so I figured if that were the case and I weren't imagining things, that you'd have mentioned it." Her tone even throughout.

"Hmm" Rev ponders. "Now that you bring it up, I suppose you have a point. Since they tend to regenerate, it would be odd for a Kyton to have fresh wounds which are the same as an elf that looks like he has been dead for decades. Guess I'm distracted. So... what do you want to do?" He asks her.

Leaving the Looking Glass - Hellraiser

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

"You know, it's a Kyton. It's probably very happy there." Rev says.

"Er ... a what now?"

"You've never heard of a Kyton? Well... they're outsiders, but from Shadow instead of some other plane. They tend towards the stuck up law abiding variety; they're into pain. I think also fear. Can see in the dark, regenerate - depending on their flavor... immune to cold... and they have the evil eye. If they look at you just right it's unnerving, or something."

** spoiler omitted **Leaving the Looking Glass - Hellraiser

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

Gravlax d'Antonio wrote:

His eyes glance around at the loosely-assembled group. "Anyone else in favor of putting that thing to rest? Or is it just me?"

"You know, it's a Kyton. It's probably very happy there." Rev says.

Mathalen, turns from looking at the humanoid creature to study Rev for a moment. She leans forward, like she is about to say something, then shakes her head, settling back on her heels.

"What?" He asks Mathalen quite seriously.

If Rev still gets a question answered by Livia, he asks

isn't the gnome npc also a female? i don't think she's here ;)

Leaving the Looking Glass - Hellraiser

Melilot Took wrote:

i did not misunderstand Melilot replies. i was disagreeing

"Oh," Gravlax says. "Okay."

His eyes glance around at the loosely-assembled group. "Anyone else in favor of putting that thing to rest? Or is it just me?"

"You know, it's a Kyton. It's probably very happy there." Rev says.

Azhar nods, "It is." he glances over at his brother,"It seems to try to do what you say. Maybe you should try smack it with the book and tell it to go to sleep, or to it's grave or 'it's time to visit Pharasma' or something like that. I think it might be worth a little experimentation."

Rev grins. "Sure, why not." He attempts to do as Azhar suggests.

Thanks guys :)

LOOT POST - LOOKING GLASS E (Court of the Outcast King)

chavamana wrote:

+1 keen dueling sword (4,160 gp)

pounds of paperwork: investment papers/lists of debts/notes of blackmail (0 gp)

Claim. How could any scribe resist the allure of pounds of evil paperwork?

I I am willing to relinquish my hold upon the paperwork and hereby withdraw my claim if Gravlax promises to read it all and use it against the bad guys. And share any juicy information ;)

Hi everyone.

Due to a very big project at work, I'm going to have very limited free time for the next 11 weeks. Once we finish this section I'm going to take a short leave of absence from game so I can concentrate on work. Ill be able to post frequently again starting first week of November. Ive already let Mana know. Thanks for understanding.

Rev would like to claim the paperwork 0gp
The Andoran philosophy 200gp
The illustrated journey 230gp
and lastly the 3 volume libra malfactum 400gp

Leaving the Looking Glass - Hellraiser

Melilot Took wrote:

would rather not

Gravlax blinks. "I would not want to hazard a guess. Why not?"

"Because she might set off the trap that way?"

In the Court of the Outcast King

Azhar Mithra Amin wrote:

chavamana wrote:

The King looks upon the hammer, "Unworthy gift."

"Sorry, I could look for something else, but I've got an issue with using the glowing glaive at the moment and I don't think my ancestral weapon will reach." he responds with something of a smirk. "Can I ask how an otyugh grew arms, part of a face and came to rule over lemure in a cavern of filth?"

The Outcast King looks at the glaive, "Anvengen - you old coot - its been forever." Spits, the green gobule floating on the surface of the muck. "Its your damn fault that Vreed came to power."

Rev blinks at his brother's words. And decides he really hopes that Azhar's improvisational acting has improved since the play.

"I bring absolution." Rev whispers.

And at the other door at the end of the hallway

The Crux Sanctum

To the information Rev previously shared, after seeing the other creature, he adds, "The... uhm... large sewer-like being there, looks a lot like a barbazu, or bearded devil. But... those guys don't normally have tentacles... so... I might be off base there."

post-Sian restraint

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

"Honestly, she's pretty tough... there's a chance she could stay out all night, but in reality I'll probably have to knock her back out once per hour, if we decide to go that route."

tie her arms and legs and gag her and then dump her into the endless cyclical pit until we come back to retrieve her then

"Does that mean we're not going to question her now?" Rev asks, confused. "And... I'm not throwing her into an endless loop."

The Flawed One

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

"Oh hells." He says. His eyes move up to the ceiling, and he gestures with the book at something or someone unseen. "If you excommunicate me for this... I'm going to be very cross. I'm trying to save this forsaken city, you know. I'll figure out how to destroy the undead, but you need to bare with me while I use it until I can dispose of it properly." He looks to the mummy. "Sit." Seems to wait for some earth shattering fallout. Looks around, perhaps the sky should be falling. Waits for it...

The creature, looking crestfallen, sits.

"Really? Look, I can't read your mind. Stand up. If you've got some way of communicating, now would be a good time to demonstrate. Hells, fingerpainting, macrame, sign language?" Rev waits for some sort of sign of understanding. If there is none, he sighs. "Ah well, worth a shot. Alright, let's go. You lead the way." Rev would then direct the mummy to move just in front of the general group.

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

The Thrice-fold Infinity of Countless Doorways "No, the passwords are probably junk. The only thing on that paper worth a copper was the curse upon it." Rev informs his brother. "My opinion, the writing and passwords were there to hide the curse and make it harder to notice. So someone unwary would pick up the paper, think they have an edge into the vault... and then end up dead when the curse unfolds. Seems like an ingenious little trap, really. And it worked, didn't it? The elf guy fell for it. And so did you."

"...yes, yes I guess you do." Azhar seems a little skeptical, "Just what does the curse do again?"

Rev laughs. "To you... nothing, unless you get in between it and me."

The Flawed One

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

Rev ponders as he pulls out the book he got from Azhar that gives him additional insight into religion and the undead. Looking at the book, and at the moving scraps of linen... he starts putting the pieces together in his mind.

When Rev pulls out the book, the jawless mummy stops, freezes almost, its hollowed-out eyes fixed on the book. Then, slowly, it looks from the book to the person holding it, the barest glimmers of hope in the creatures stance. Waiting... for something from Rev.

** spoiler omitted **

"Oh hells." He says. His eyes move up to the ceiling, and he gestures with the book at something or someone unseen. "If you excommunicate me for this... I'm going to be very cross. I'm trying to save this forsaken city, you know. I'll figure out how to destroy the undead, but you need to bare with me while I use it until I can dispose of it properly." He looks to the mummy. "Sit." Seems to wait for some earth shattering fallout. Looks around, perhaps the sky should be falling. Waits for it...

1d20 + 4 ⇒ (12) + 4 = 16 DC 14 Fort Save - provided he doesn't gag, that is... sorry, i missed the bright blue writing

Rev shares the information in the above spoilers that can be found in A) Perception DC 17, and in C) Knowledge planar DC 11, 16, 20, and 21.

post-Sian restraint

Azhar appears surprised, then accepting. "Don't suppose you have any additional information on the elf as well?" he nods back towards the initial entrance.

"No. Have no clue who he is."

The Flawed One

Azhar looks at Rev, "Anyway you know to send this thing on more permanent-like?"

"I'll let you know just as soon as it comes to me." He replies.

The Thrice-fold Infinity of Countless Doorways

Chava wrote:

The far wall of this otherwise empty chamber is fitted with three wooden doorways. The left doorway is decorated with a carving of a book, the central doorway a carving of a glaive, and the right doorway a carving of an unholy symbol bearing a pentagram.

After entering into and reappearing out of the doorway(s). Azhar says,

"Think we need to go get the glaive or is this where that password stuff comes in?" unless someone says something to the contrary, Azhar goes to retrieve the glaive, with a small look of apology to Amaya.

"No, the passwords are probably junk. The only thing on that paper worth a copper was the curse upon it." Rev informs his brother. "My opinion, the writing and passwords were there to hide the curse and make it harder to notice. So someone unwary would pick up the paper, think they have an edge into the vault... and then end up dead when the curse unfolds. Seems like an ingenious little trap, really. And it worked, didn't it? The elf guy fell for it. And so did you."

post-Sian restraint

Gravlax frowns a little. "How long could you keep her unconscious?"

"Honestly, she's pretty tough... there's a chance she could stay out all night, but in reality I'll probably have to knock her back out once per hour, if we decide to go that route."

chavamana wrote:

The Flawed One

The pathetic thing, still reaching - almost in supplication - for Rev, falls to sad scraps of linen as the Melilot's and Azhar's and Cassian's attacks land.

Some minutes later, as the room search continues, Melilot glances at some moving scraps of linen and mutters, well that was ineffective

Rev ponders as he pulls out the book he got from Azhar that gives him additional insight into religion and the undead. Looking at the book, and at the moving scraps of linen... he starts putting the pieces together in his mind.

The Flawed One

The pathetic thing, still reaching - almost in supplication - for Rev, falls to sad scraps of linen as the Melilot's and Azhar's and Cassian's attacks land.

"What the...?" Rev's exclamation is a mixture of surprise and disbelief at its weird supplication.

post-Sian restraint

Gravlax d'Antonio wrote:

Gravlax frowns a little. "How long could you keep her unconscious?"

"And are we talking spell or repeated blows to the head?"

Cassian will wait for this question to be answered before moving on. "So your plan is to keep her knocked out, then smuggle her out of the mansion somehow -- and it speaks poorly of me that I already have some ideas on how -- but for what purpose?" Cassian's tone is honestly curious. "Why do you want to keep this woman alive so badly?"

"Either way, she'll wake up with a headache." Rev answers, he could use magic or brute force.

"Well, for one, I want to know what she knows, why she's here. She came in to the household as a servant, and a few days ago disappeared, according to the head house keeper lady...i don't know if you were all listening to that conversation, she was recommended by one of her best servants, and so it was a surprise when she went missing. There's a story there." He says. "Also... I don't know why I want to keep her alive. I just... do." He continues. "It feels ...like the right thing to do. Which probably means it's a terrible idea. But still... there you have it."

post-Sian restraint

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

"Too bad we can't just keep her knocked out, and hide her somewhere and then retrieve her when it's time to go. Well, we could keep her out cold for a while... but I have no idea how we'd sneak her out of the mansion."

Gravlax frowns a little. "How long could you keep her unconscious?"

** spoiler omitted **

sure. sounds fair. :)

Cassian shrugs, pressing forward in an unaggressive tone. "All right then, I won't kill her. I might not be seeing all the angles, but with prisoners, you generally have three options. Execution, which is off the table. Keeping them captive, which we can't do in the mayor's house. Or letting them go. I don't want to put words in your mouth, Rev. It sounds like you're fine with the waking her up and questioning her parts of the original plan, but when we're done, what are you suggesting we do with her?"

"Well, in our favor is that she doesn't know it's off the table." Rev is thinking things through, but he doesn't have all the answers either. "Too bad we can't just keep her knocked out, and hide her somewhere and then retrieve her when it's time to go. Well, we could keep her out cold for a while... but I have no idea how we'd sneak her out of the mansion."

chavamana wrote:

The Flawed One

As the group looks around in the junk for any hidden treasures, a pathetic linen wrapped figure, a gaping hole where his jaw should be, pulls out of a shadowed niche. Feet rasping against the ground it seems to be pullng itself towards Rev.

Rev keeps a safe distance between himself and the mummy, while he peruses his brain for what might get them an advantage.

"Alright... I got nothing. Can't speak with the dead when its lack of jaw means no response. So... Options, anyone?"

Rev will probably not be leveled for another day or two. sorry, just don't have time.

Rev claims
1 Elemental Fire Pearl. (100gp)

The Flawed One

As the group looks around in the junk for any hidden treasures, a pathetic linen wrapped figure, a gaping hole where his jaw should be, pulls out of a shadowed niche. Feet rasping against the ground it seems to be pullng itself towards Rev.

See OOC board for a loot distribution.
The following are a single knowledge check.

Rev keeps a safe distance between himself and the mummy, while he peruses his brain for what might get them an advantage.

Rev Keaton Amin wrote:

"Whose judgement?" He asks.

Cassian shrugs. His tone is neutral. "I was thinking majority rules. I'm fairly good at reading people, although I can read you and your brother almost preternaturally well." He shakes his head. "Must be an outsider thing. Anyway, yes. I was thinking she talks, we listen, we think she's lying and dead. We think she's telling the truth and she walks. Not what you'd call scientific, I'll grant, but probably the best we can muster under the circumstances."

Cassian pauses. "Two things. If you have a better idea, share. But even if you don't, I'm not going to kill her if you don't want me to. I'm fine with doing the dirty work, but I'm not going to do it and then get branded as some kind of monster."

"Honestly, unless she actively tries to kill us again, and depending on how effective she is, maybe not even then... I don't really want to see her dead. It would be nice to know what she's doing here. But, I want her to know she'll be safe if she talks. I prefer to keep my word."