[IC-PbP] Lady Anita’s Final Revelations.

[Calixymenthillian]

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

NIK will try to sniff and sample the bottle: is it perfume or booze? :)

Can you roll perception for that?

Also, if you need any help leveling up, you can post in the out of character thread.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

Perception 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (2) + 4 = 6

level up? did I miss something??? Yayyy!!!

[Calixymenthillian]

The liquid inside the bottle seems to be completely odourless.

Nik aka Nicephora wrote:

Perception 1d20+4

level up? did I miss something??? Yayyy!!!

Yep, follow this link...

[Zeldin Tarr]

If Zeldin tries to read the scrolls or book silently, does he activate the spells if there are any?

[Nik aka Nicephora]

Nik tastes it: is it water?

[Calixymenthillian]

Nik takes a sip of the liquid to find that it is indeed water... but stale and moldy from the time spent in the leather bottle.

Zeldin Tarr wrote:

If Zeldin tries to read the scrolls or book silently, does he activate the spells if there are any?

So long as they aren't cursed or trapped you'll be able to read them in order to decipher them without expending their magic. It's a spellcraft check to identify spells on scrolls or in spellbooks.

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin gives Nik a concerned look as she tries the dubious drink.

He then tries to decifer the book and scrolls.

Spellcraft (first scroll)1d20 + 8 ⇒ (4) + 8 = 12

Spellcraft (second scroll)1d20 + 8 ⇒ (18) + 8 = 26

Spellcraft (book)1d20 + 8 ⇒ (7) + 8 = 15

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin:

You're not sure about the first scroll, but the second is familiar to you from the initiation test from a year ago, it is a scroll of comprehend languages.

When you open the book, on the first page is drawn a complex sigil in flowing green and blue ink. As you look at it, the design almost seems to shift and shimmer across the page. you can either continue to watch the sigil, or attempt to look away by making a will save.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

NIK looks at her freinds

"So do we press on and try 2 find what killed the poor lady? Me I say we do!"

[Zeldin Tarr]

Calix:

Zeldin's curiosity takes the place of his good sense and he stands transfixed by the flowing pattern.

[Garion Tathos]

Master Marcos did say that we are to discover what happened to Lady Anita, find the details of her last expedition and to finish her work. I think we have to finish our assignment. What do you think, Zeldin? Were you able to decipher those scrolls?

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin:

The strange symbol continues to twist around on the page, growing brighter in your vision until it is the only thing in your sight, the only thing in your mind. Suddenly you are overcome with the overpowering urge to return the book to where you found it, and go get extremely drunk.

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin ignores Garion and says roughly to Nik, Please give me the satchel, now! Without waiting for her reply, he steps towards her and reaches for the bag.

Calix:

For what it is worth, I have Zeldin as a lightweight in my mind. He would have avoided alcohol in an attempt to keep his powers under control. This compulsion ought to prove interesting!

[Nik aka Nicephora]

NIK hands over the satchel 2 Zeldin, but with a not-too-happy look on my face at being bossed around like that!

"Geeeeezzz!!! well at least you said PLEASE! ... barely!!!"

NIK turns to Garion:

"I agree we didnt find out about that: we need to press on! well when EVERYONE has recovered their MANNERS!!!"

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin seems oblivious to Nik's discomfort and takes the bag from her hand roughly. He then places the book and the scrolls in the satchel. He puts it back where Nik found it and growls, Leave it alone.

With that he turns on heel and leaves the room, carefully timing the moving platforms to leave.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

NIK eyes the cute floral pattern on the satchel, gives a BIG sigh and follows out.

"Samant will you watch my back (not my bum!) while I check that last entrance we havent explored?"

NIK will go check as best as she can: traps or ways to open it.

[Garion Tathos]

Zeldin, where are you going? What do you think you're doing, treating Nik that way? Samant, stop him!

[Zeldin Tarr]

I am doing the only thing that makes sense! I am going to get drunk. Zeldin exclaims to Garion. Electricity crackles from the tips of his fingers as he goes.

Zeldin moves to the platform and goes to the ground, ignoring the metal man banging his head.

Do the metal guardians reform?

[Nik aka Nicephora]

NIk whispers to Garion: "dont worry Garion I m not offended! I ve had clients at the Taberna that make Zeldin's words seem like poetry!! plus i m starting to get the feelin he isnt himself!"

NIK tries to look for signs that Zeldin may be acting weird (i mean other then his words): did he change in any way, like maybe physically?

Just in case NIK will secretly ready her sap and try to stay behind Zeldin for now, talking to him so it doesnt look weird:

To Zeldin: "Calistria knows I m all for having a drink or 2 or 3! Where do you wanna go?"

[Zeldin Tarr]

Zeldin takes a few more steps, and then looks at Nik startled. I am not sure what place to go to. I don't usually drink. Seeming to forget what he just said, he adds, I do not think it will matter, I just need to use my head and get drunk! Where ever you want to go is just fine with me.

He continues his march out the door.

[Calixymenthillian]

Zeldin Tarr wrote:

Do the metal guardians reform?

The shards of metal remain lifeless on the ground, it seems that whatever Nik did to the door has worked for now.

Nik:

Other than his attitude, nothing seems to be different. You can try a sense motive check if you want.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

"Blessed Desna grant us fortune!"

NIK opens the door and moves aside after peeking quickly for Samant or someone stronger then tiny lil me!

"Should we go in?"

CALIX:

I suck at sense motive I wont even bother! giggle

[Nik aka Nicephora]

"Hey Zeldin I think there is a good chance we find some booze this way!"

[Zeldin Tarr]

I think I am confused about what door Nik has opened.

[Calixymenthillian]

So am I... there's the bedchamber, and the lab area with the trapdoor that you couldn't open, other than that you've been everywhere in the tower.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

guess i got a bit confused ... again!!! ... Samant talked about a door but yur of course right it was that trapdoor i think! can u confirm Samant?

NIK tries to find ways to open the trapdoor

[Calixymenthillian]

The mechanical kitty follows Nik, trying to jump up her leg as she enters the lab to investigate the trapdoor further.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

NIK tries to see if kitty-toy is still after the wayfinder at her belt. Nik will dangle it in various positions to test that.

[Zeldin Tarr]

We already looked in here. There is nothing to drink! Zeldin says with an annoyed voice, after having followed Nik back to the lab.

Come on Nik, lets get out of here and go to a real place to get those drinks.

[Garion Tathos]

[I don't know where you think you are going, Zeldin. The exit is blocked. Why do you need a drink?[/b] Garion walks over to the satchel and looks inside.

[Calixymenthillian]

Nik: The kitty-toy does indeed seem to be attracted by your wayfinder, it follows it's movements closely and tries to rub its neck against it.

Garion: Inside the satchel are the book and scrolls placed there by Zeldin.

[Zeldin Tarr]

I am not sure where we all are... I thought Zeldin had followed Nik to the lab and Garion was still in the bedroom. We have not heard from Samant for a bit, but I think at last post he was keeping watch in the bedchamber. Did I get it right?

[Calixymenthillian]

I know that Zeldin's taken the magical robes, Nik's taken the jewelry and perfume, and Garion is taking another look at the book and scrolls, but what have you done with everything else you found in the room?

Zeldin Tarr wrote:

Did I get it right?

I believe that's correct.

[Garion Tathos]

Garion opens up Lady Anita's satchel, removes the two scrolls and the book and casts Read Magic, first on the scrolls and then on the book.

[Calixymenthillian]

Garion:

One is a scroll of comprehend languages, the other knock.

When you open the book, on the first page is drawn a complex sigil in flowing green and blue ink. As you look at it, the design almost seems to shift and shimmer across the page. You can either continue to watch the sigil, or attempt to look away by making a will save.

[Garion Tathos]

Calix:

Garion feels himself starting to follow the flowing lines then remembers Zeldin's odd behavior and tries to break away. 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (4) + 6 = 10

[Calixymenthillian]

Garion:

That's a fail, I'm afraid.

The strange symbol continues to twist around on the page, growing brighter in your vision until it is the only thing in your sight, the only thing in your mind. Suddenly you are overcome with the overpowering urge to return the book to where you found it, and go get extremely drunk.

[Zeldin Tarr]

Nik, unless you have a quik way to open this door and get the alcohol you said is inside, I think we better go to real tavern.

@Calix: The only thing Zeldin took was the robe.

[Nik aka Nicephora]

"I don't think I can do it this quick Zeldin! I guess it will have to be the Tavern unless Garion and Samant can think of something!"

[Zeldin Tarr]

Garion and Samant are busy. It would take too long to get them. If you want to come, then come on, otherwise I am going by myself.

[Garion Tathos]

Garion replaces the book in the satchel and then places the satchel back on the floor. He then goes to the door of Lady Anita's room. Where in the name of Desna is everybody? Zeldin, you were right. We should leave the lady and go get drunk.

[Zeldin Tarr]

This way my friend! This way! I am glad you realized the most practical way to handle this situation! I hope Nik and Samant join us. calls Zeldin from the courtyard.

[Garion Tathos]

Garion makes his way down the platforms, out of the tower and out to the gate. He will attempt to open the gate.

Calix:

Does the feeling that Garion should leave the book apply to the scrolls as well?

[Calixymenthillian]

Garion:

Not specifically, just the book itself.

Garion and Zeldin leave the huge central chamber of the tower, through the reception room, and into the fading light of twilight that fills the courtyard. Garion's attempt to open the gate proves futile, but he does recall the Samant was carrying the key.

The pair also noticed on the way through the reception room, that there was a glass cabinet filled with several decanters of what Garion has previously identified as alcohol.

Nik, now left alone with the kitty-toy, is sure that it is somehow attracted by her wayfinder.

Samant, you still around?

[Zeldin Tarr]

This is perfect! Zeldin pours a tall glass for both himself and Garion, and Nik or Samant if they followed us.

He does not know the first thing about alcohol and it shows, but what he lacks in knowledge he compensates with enthusiasm.

Garion, you are a good man. I like you! DO you know any drinking songs? Zeldin slurs after a surprisingly small amount of alcohol.

[Garion Tathos]

Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go
To heal my heart and drown my woe.
Rain may fall and wind may blow,
And many miles be still to go,
But under a tall tree I will lie,
And let the clouds go sailing by, sings Garion in a surprisingly musical tenor as he takes a gulp from one of the bottles. Did you know, Zeldin, one of those scrools, uh, scrolls, is a Knock spell? It could probably open that trapdoor little Nikki keeps worrying 'bout.

[Garion Tathos]

I'm going on vacation tomorrow, Tuesday. I will have my netbook so I won't be entirely out of touch but it might be intermittent.