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The Crimson Coin is one of many drinking establishments in the Foreign Quarter, but unique in the fact that by law it is the only tavern in the quarter where bets can be placed on the gladiatorial matches held at the Irorium. It has a large central taproom and several private rooms containing comfortable seating, and tonight, the night before you face the admission tests to decide whether you will be accepted as initiates of the Pathfinder Society, you have each found yourselves with an invitation from a fellow applicant, to meet in one such side-room:
“My fellow aspirant,
“I am sure that you have been most busy with your preparations for tomorrow’s tests. Yet I implore you to set aside a brief few hours tonight in which to meet with those other hopefuls who shall stand beside you for our, I have no doubt successful, endeavours on the morrow.
“If this suggestion finds you receptive, I invite you to join me in a quaint little watering hole I have been known to frequent not terribly far from the Grand Lodge, I shall have ready for us a private room in The Crimson Coin at the eighth bell.
“Yours in eager anticipation,
Lathario Gellent.”
Entering the establishment, the main feature that grabs your attention is the large roped off section in the centre of the taproom, containing a deep pit. Few patrons are paying it much attention, as the pit is currently unoccupied, but the dried blood splattered around suggests the purpose that it serves.
A long wooden bar runs the length of the far side of the room, behind which several men and women pour drinks for the revellers packed before it and the serving staff who carry trays to various tables about the room.
Alexian leaves the grand lodge wearing his weather-beaten red cloak and equally worn commoners garb, concealing his mail shirt under his cloak; while strapped to his side is his bastard sword and short sword.
Stepping thru the doors of the Crimson Coin, Alexian's eyes light up upon seeing the patrons drinking and enjoying themselves, and makes his way over to the bar to order a tankard of ale, carefully selecting the most visually appealing barmaid to order from.
"Give us a drink, sweets, it's been a long day and I'm dry", says Alexian with a sly smirk.
The pretty barmaid looks over Alexian with appraising eyes, and evidently she seems satisfied that he might tip well. She pours him a tankard and smiles at him widely, "first one's on me, love. You just take a seat here and I'll see to you."
Alexian gives the barmaid a quick wink, raising his drink to her in honor, and then proceeds to drink deeply. In between drinks he casually observes the patrons at the bar, thoroughly enjoying a moment away from his troubled life.
Knowledge Nobility:
Nicephora (pronounced Nikephora) aka Nik looks up at the tavern's name: CRIMSON COIN.
I smile to myself and rub my 2 sided coin : like the name! Desna give me good fortune for this new life i am starting! i will offer u something at yur temple if u look after me!
I enter the tavern.
Covered with a full length white and grey light cloak (white with grey greek-like motifs on the borders), I look at the roped-off section with a look that says: YUK!
I approach Alexian and casually remove my cloak, revealing a simple but shamelessly seXXy entertainer's outfit! Check it out here:
I am wearing a dose of my good perfume, the one I always uses (so u remember me!) called "Calistria's Kiss". Its expensive stuff but hey! u onli make a first impression once right? giggle
I lean in, maybe a bit closer then normal (Alexian is handsome and well built after all! yumm) and whisper:
"I'm Nik, are you Lathario Gellent?"
I am wearing a dose of my good perfume, the one I always uses (so u remember me!) called "Calistria's Kiss". Its expensive stuff but hey! u onli make a first impression once right? giggle
I lean in, maybe a bit closer then normal (Alexian is handsome and well built after all! yumm) and whisper:
"I'm Nik, are you Lathario Gellent?"
Looking somewhat surprised for a brief moment by Nik's unexpected actions, Alexian recovers quickly, giving Nicephora a easy going grin. "Well...if you're looking for a man by that name, then it is to my utmost displeasure not to be said man. My name is Alexian. I take it we're both here to meet this 'Lathario'. Care for a drink, love?"
Shuriken Was sneaking her way into the crimson coin. trying not to be seen. using every possibile step to guarantee she wasn't notcied. she planned on looking at the pathfinder socieities odd jobs. if seen, she appeared completely unarmed and nonthreatening. any weapons she would have are most likely concealed. she was wearing her black kimono, with her standard accessories that follow, her old ribbon, her scarf, boots and gloves. her hair was black and necklength, her eyes were golden. each with 2 slit like pupils. she appeared to be of minkan blood. she had a black paper umbrella hanging off a strap to the side of her backpack. she had the intent of veiwing pathfinder society odd jobs.
stealth check
I put my purse-pouch on the bar and sit right next to Alexian. I wave for that barmaid to get me a drink too (how much is it Calix?)
when she comes 2 serve me, i make sure:
- 2 be touching veri lightly Alexian's arm so she notices (back off girl! grrrr)
- i give her a big tip! (i was in her shoes too: u gotta be nice 2 the serving people!)
I raise mi cup and give Alexian my BIG smile:
"First drink goes 2 Calistria!"
"oh and YES i m here 4 Lathario too!"
Shuriken attempts to by the bulletin board, looking for odd jobs without being seen. something happens to hinder her stealth. she trips face forward over spilled liquor on her way to the bulletin board. avoiding human contact right now is rather difficult.
Stealth Check
thats a horribly low stealth check!
am i allowed to keep the result from my previous post instead?
I put my purse-pouch on the bar and sit right next to Alexian. I wave for that barmaid to get me a drink too (how much is it Calix?)
when she comes 2 serve me, i make sure:- 2 be touching veri lightly Alexian's arm so she notices (back off girl! grrrr)
- i give her a big tip! (i was in her shoes too: u gotta be nice 2 the serving people!)I raise mi cup and give Alexian my BIG smile:
"First drink goes 2 Calistria!"
"oh and YES i m here 4 Lathario too!"
After raising his ale to Calistria, Alexian places down a single gold coin to give to the barmaid, refusing Nicephora's attempts to pay. "It's on me, sweets." Turning his attention to the barmaid, Alexian gives her another smile. "Keep em' coming, milady."
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The barmaid's eyes catch Nik's hand resting on Alexian's arm, and after a short hesitation she gives them both another smile as she pours a drink for the Ulfen woman.
"That'll be two coppers," she says, resting the drink on the bar. Her somewhat forced smile she brightens considerably when she is given the generous tip, "if there's anything else I can help you with, I'll be right here," she adds warmly.
Shuriken looses herself in the crown quite effectively, no-one seems to pay her much attention as she slinks about the room.
Just as you start looking around the bar, you're attention is filled by the extremely friendly woman stood next to you.
To Alexian:
"well arent u the charming type! i have a feelin we ll be good friends! To Calistria!"
Shuriken found nothing of interest on the bulletin board. she hides as she watches the scantily clad Ulfen woman and the man she is flirting with.
Stealth Check
Perception Check
Shuriken Sneaks her way to the closest unncoupied table To Nicephora and Alexian she can get to with the least chance of being noticed, the least chance of tripping over spilled booze, the best view, and the least noise from the crowd. as she gets close enough, she listens in on the conversation. she was one nosy but shy little girl. in fact, she balanced herself so well this time, that most who see her would think, "She should join the Circus"
Stealth Check
Acrobatics (balance) check
Perception check
To Alexian:
"well arent u the charming type! i have a feelin we ll be good friends! To Calistria!"
"Well...I consider myself to be a connoisseur of the finer things in life, and you, milady, fit the bill."
Looking over his shoulder at the surrounding tables, Alexian looks for any signs of the private room Lathario spoke of.
if time goes by u may notice one of NIK's lil habbits, specialli in public or social places like this: I take my small steel mirror and check my hair or fix up my makeup (with the makeup case i got in mi purse)
i know i know: i am SOOOO superficial! giggle
then again i also just HAPPEN 2 check in the mirror 2 see the rooms i m in, wat people do, and all that using the reflection so people cant easili tell i m doin it! :-)
OUPS forgot 2 post in the third person ... sorry Calix my bad!!
wat time of day is it Calix? anytime close to the 8th bell?
Perception:
i guess Nik onli has eyes 4 the handsome Alexian! PURRRRFECT! giggle
The little girl approaches Alexian. she appeared to still be a child. she places her hand upon his arm asking him "where's Lathario?"
The little girl approaches Alexian. she appeared to still be a child. she places her hand upon his arm asking him "where's Lathario?"
Alexian looks down at the little girl, one eyebrow raised curiously at the sudden appearence of the child. "Did...Lathario send you a note as well, little one?"
i guess Nik onli has eyes 4 the handsome Alexian! PURRRRFECT! giggle
** spoiler omitted **
To Shuriken: "wow kid! where did u get those clothes? that s some REALLI original fashion u got there!" (truly impressed!)
The little girl approaches Alexian. she appeared to still be a child. she places her hand upon his arm asking him "where's Lathario?"Alexian looks down at the little girl, one eyebrow raised curiously at the sudden appearence of the child. "Did...Lathario send you a note as well, little one?"
"Yes he did." she reaches into her right kimono sleeve, pulling a note out of the pocket. "my invitation is right here." she shows off the invitation and places it back inside the same pocket she pulled it from. a glimpse of the inside of her massive sleeve reveals many pockets. it can be assumed that her other sleeve has just as many pockets.
"I ve got mine right here too!"
NIK leans forward a bit and pulls out her invite that she carried in her cleavage. Alexian gets a good view of the invite ... and the cleavage!
To Shuriken: "wow kid! where did u get those clothes? that s some REALLI original fashion u got there!" (truly impressed!)
"a lot of people in the Minkai empire to the far east dress like this. i decided that i liked the scarf boots and gloves idea better than wooden sandals. easier to travel in."
"Yes he did." she reaches into her right kimono sleeve, pulling a note out of the pocket. "my invitation is right here." she shows off the invitation and places it back inside the same pocket she pulled it from. a glimpse of the inside of her massive sleeve reveals many pockets. it can be assumed that her other sleeve has just as many pockets.The little girl approaches Alexian. she appeared to still be a child. she places her hand upon his arm asking him "where's Lathario?"Alexian looks down at the little girl, one eyebrow raised curiously at the sudden appearence of the child. "Did...Lathario send you a note as well, little one?"
"Interesting...", says Alexian as he absentmindedly scratches his stubbled chin; a slightly preturbed look upon his face. "Well either way, little girl, stick with us, I'll keep an eye out for you. By the way, the name's Alexian. At your service, little queen", says Alexian with a warm smile.
To Shuriken: "Minkai! sounds exotic! i ll just HAVE 2 travel there someday! ... but ... arent u a bit YOUNG 2 try n join that pathfinder society gang?"
"Interesting...", says Alexian as he absentmindedly scratches his stubbled chin; a slightly preturbed look upon his face. "Well either way, little girl, stick with us, I'll keep an eye out for you. By the way, the name's Alexian. At your service, little queen", says Alexian with a warm smile."Yes he did." she reaches into her right kimono sleeve, pulling a note out of the pocket. "my invitation is right here." she shows off the invitation and places it back inside the same pocket she pulled it from. a glimpse of the inside of her massive sleeve reveals many pockets. it can be assumed that her other sleeve has just as many pockets.The little girl approaches Alexian. she appeared to still be a child. she places her hand upon his arm asking him "where's Lathario?"Alexian looks down at the little girl, one eyebrow raised curiously at the sudden appearence of the child. "Did...Lathario send you a note as well, little one?"
She replies to Alexian, "My name may sound a little strange, it is Shuriken Nekogami. i have done minor tasks for the pathfinders before. mostly mending the outfits of the higher officials, and doing minor deliveries as well as eavesdropping on others." she asks the Ulfen dancer "what is your name, lady dancer?"
she asks the barmaid "may i have something to drink, and possibily something to eat as well?" she then says, "i was invited by Lathario Gellent"
After pacing nervously up and down the street a few times I enter.
Looking around I make my way to the bar. Trying to take it all in, but a little overwhelmed by the newness of the place.
When the bar matron comes over, "A glass of wine please, sweet red if you have it. Also I'm looking for an individual by the name of Lathrio Gellent, he's said he's arranged a private room for us." With that said I show her my invitation.
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"Ah, your with Gellent's party," she says, with perhaps a slight hint of distaste when she mentions the name, and pours a glass of wine, "Your room is the third door along, up the stairs. And the wine is already paid for, dearie."
To Shuriken: "I m NIK kid! and if yur good at mending clothes or even better making them we ll be GREAT friends!"
To the Barmaid: "say ThanX to Iates!"
Nik raises her glass 2 him and his half orc ladies
"and tell him I wuld be realli happy 2 dance 4 the pleasure of his clients ... and maybe for his too!"
As you talk, one of the servers walks behind the bar and whispers to the girl who poured your drinks, who comes over and tops up Nicephora's tankard.
"Mr. Iates says your drinks are on the house tonight," she says, then shoots a sideways glance to Alexian to gauge his reaction.
"Mighty generous of Mr. Iates", says Alexian with a curious look, "what did we do to earn his favor, sweets?"
Giving the barmaid a reassuring look, he says with a easy smile, "Don't worry, the gold's for you to keep."
"My thanks then," Samant takes the wine, leaves 1sp as a tip, and heads to the room indicated.
Shuriken asks the nearest barmaid, "is it possible to request a meal. i am feeling quite hungry. and possibly something light to drink. too much liquor would be bad for my health."
To the Barmaid: "this girl here is my costume maker! u can SEE she has a realli HOT fashion sense! I m sure Mr Iates will want her 2 have somethin 2 eat and a nice glass of goat milk or something"
Nik waves a cute lil hello 2 Iates
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The barmaid smiles shyly to Alexian, "I don't think Mr. Iates was aiming his offer to you, love... no offense, but you're not really his type."
Turing her attention next to Nik, she replies, "it's probably not dancing he's got on his mind... he only really thinks about one thing you see." After a brief pause, she quickly adds, "Oh, and it's not what you think either..." she sends a meaningful look towards the pit in the middle of the room.
"Ok, sweetie, I'll get you some milk, and there's also a stew if you'd like." She says to Shuriken.
Nik tries to contain her disgust
looks at the pit again: DOUBLE YUK!
Nik forces herself 2 smile one last time at Iates then gets up quick quick!
"WELL! we DID come here to see this Gellent guy right? right?"
To the barmaid:
"where is that private room girlfriend?"
The barmaid smiles shyly to Alexian, "I don't think Mr. Iates was aiming his offer to you, love... no offense, but you're not really his type."
Turing her attention next to Nik, she replies, "it's probably not dancing hes got on his mind... he only really thinks about one thing you see." After a brief pause, she quickly adds, "Oh, and it's not what you think either..." she sends a meaningful look towards the pit in the middle of the room.
"Ok, sweetie, I'll get you some milk, and there's also a stew if you'd like." She says to Shuriken.
"Thank you. i'll gladly accept both the milk and the stew. in hearty portions preferably, it's been quite a while since my last meal." she whips out and shows her invitation to the barmaid. and conceals it again. "Lathario Gellent invited me."
The barmaid smiles shyly to Alexian, "I don't think Mr. Iates was aiming his offer to you, love... no offense, but you're not really his type."
Turing her attention next to Nik, she replies, "it's probably not dancing he's got on his mind... he only really thinks about one thing you see." After a brief pause, she quickly adds, "Oh, and it's not what you think either..." she sends a meaningful look towards the pit in the middle of the room.
"Ok, sweetie, I'll get you some milk, and there's also a stew if you'd like." She says to Shuriken.
Alexian laughs at his mistake, smiling and eyes shining in mirth. "Ah, I believe I may have misunderstood...but no matter...it's Mr. Iates loss", says Alexian, hoping the humor in his voice comes across clearly to Nicephora and the barmaid.
"You look like you can take care of yourself, Nicephora, but understand that I'll keep an eye out for you if needed."