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Thread: AvB - Ishmael
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2011-07-04, 11:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Ishmael approaches and waits for a good ten minutes to make sure its not some kind of trap and that indeed it is not a very visible location. He peers through the window to see what is inside and if noone seems to be around he searches for any potential traps or alarm systems.
Spoiler
Take 20 on search for: 25. 26 if it involves traps (trap sense)
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-05, 12:52 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Best he can tell, this window is exactly what it seems to be: a hole in the house's security measures. Clearly, the friendly drunk was right, the guards were more for show than actual deterrence.
The window appears to be locked but untrapped.Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-05, 05:09 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Carefully he uses a flask of oil to make sure no sound is made when he tampers with the lock and subsequently tries to open it.
Then after checking once more that he is not being watched he attempts to unlock it.
Spoiler
open lock (1d20+20)[40]
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-05, 06:31 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
he fails...
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-05, 10:58 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
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seriously? its more than dc 40? My nat 20 is nothing before the might of locksmiths!
Ishmael feels ready to hear the click indicating he had managed it but when it does not come he frowns.
He considers abandoning the process but then decides to try something else. He raises his ringed finger and uses knock.AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-05, 11:55 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Just before he knocksthat click does indeed come and the widow is unlocked.
SpoilerI was just messing around with you. A 40 is more than sufficient to unlock it.Last edited by planswalker; 2011-07-05 at 11:55 PM.
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-06, 12:08 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2011
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- Expat in Warsaw
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Spoiler
Soon plans, soon... when I get to DM...the tables will turn...
Thankful to Kelemvor that this threshold is crossed after all without spending the one charge of his ring he slowly and carefully opens the window since he has already checked for traps and alarms.
Before entering he takes a quick look inside scanning the room for anything out of place, or for any movement.
He then prepares himself to enter but ends up stopping on the last moment remembering how he protects his own windows from entry.
He checks to make sure there are no -bear traps- right under the window from the inside of the house and only then does he climb in and close it behind him as he drops to the floor and stays quiet and hidden for a while listening for the sounds of the house.
Spoiler
And a hide (1d20+39)[50]
MS (1d20+23)[26]
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-06, 12:16 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
It appears to be a spare guest bedroom. No one gives a sign that they saw or heard him.
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-06, 12:27 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Ishmael slowly explores the area checking the door out of the guest room despite the limited chance there are traps but his paranoid mind doesnt take chances. He then walks outside carefully after looking through the keyhole .
Spoiler
Take 20 on a search on the door just in case. I mean normally you would not put traps IN a house you live in but still...AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-06, 12:44 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
The place is quite dusty, and appears to have been locked from the outside. There are no obvious traps of any sort to be seen.
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-06, 01:04 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Frowning as he realises that dusty room means it will be obvious someone was here. He postponer dealing with that for now though and he gets to work on opening the lock.
Spoileropen lock (1d20+20)[29]Last edited by Monodominant; 2011-07-06 at 01:05 AM.
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-06, 01:51 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
The lock almost opens, but Ishmael doesn't quite get the last pin set perfectly, and all the pins reset themselves. He'll have to try again.
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-06, 01:56 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Annoyed he grumbles a bit, takes a few moments to refocus and stretch his fingers and tries again.
Spoiler
(1d20+20)[36]
Come on 10 and above!
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-06, 10:45 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
The lock clicks open.
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-06, 11:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2011
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- Expat in Warsaw
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
He exits carefully after making sure noone is outside and then closes the door behind him. He taker care to make sure he does not leave footprints from the dust that was in the previous room.
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-06, 01:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
No one seems to be up and about. Three other doors line this hall.
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-06, 05:23 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Merging with the shadows he checks each door for traps and then looks through the keyholes to see what is beyond each one.
Spoiler
Take 20 for 27 (vs traps) at each door.
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-06, 10:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
The two doors you have time to search in the four minutes you have before a maid comes walking through the hall are not trapped. The keyholes show one to have furniture, and the other seems to be blocked by a round wooden shaft.
The maid notices you but does not seem to recognize you instantly as an intruder.
Spoilerwithout cover, concealment, or HiPS, I'm afraid that even your absurd hide check doesn't help here.
If he so wishes to, Ishmael sees that a bend in the hallway is within reach if he hustles.
Spoilerinterpret: 25 feet off that would provide the necessary cover to hide and be close enough that the girl might believe she's seeing shadow.Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-06, 11:43 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2011
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
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I did not realise this a corridor! I thought it only had the 3 doors but no other way to enter it or leave it!
But no need for changes.
Ishmael almost panics. He considers, as always, killing the girl when she stands. His training and ethos quickly dismiss this idea. He then considers attacking her and dropping her unconscious but that still generates witnesses.
He decides to take the initial risk and does indeed hustle quickly but stealthily towards the bend on the corridor trying to use the shadows so that it appears he is nothing but a trick of the eyes caused by a play of light. He drops and tumbles the last part to disappear quickly and not appear as a full humanoid shape.
He takes care as he turns on the bend to not suddenly become visible by anyone who might be at that side already
Spoiler
Is she holding a torch or something? Cause I assumed its very dark here and no light sources.
Tumble (this is just for effect) : (1d20+12)[30]
hide:(1d20+39)[45]
MS: (1d20+23)[33]
Last edited by Monodominant; 2011-07-06 at 11:43 PM.
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-06, 11:46 PM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
You notice as you are tactically repositioning yourself that she is holding a candle.
She peers at where you had been for a while, then continues on her way.
If only Ishmael didn't have hearing problems, he'd be better able to listen for danger. Perhaps magical aid could help save his life in the future.Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-07, 12:06 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2011
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- Expat in Warsaw
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
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A... hearing aid... is on my list :D
Since there are other options after all he starts walking around staying close to the wall trying to figure out the layout of the ground floor remembering he will have to check the doors later.
He also uses the hat and takes the form of the woman he just saw.AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-07, 12:11 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
There are guards posted outside a pair of doors, one in the north wing and one in the south. Other than that, the doors to all the rooms look much the same and the doors themselves do not reveal what is inside them.
Disguised as the maid, you turn a corner just as an elderly man whose garb places him as a high-ranking servant comes out of a door. You catch a hint of food smells coming from what likely is the kitchen. He spots you lurking and says, "Jenna, what are you doing wandering the halls at this time of night? And why the slouching? You know the Lady prefers her maids to stand straight."Last edited by planswalker; 2011-07-07 at 12:19 AM.
Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-07, 12:14 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2011
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- Expat in Warsaw
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
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Disguised as a maid but -hidden-.
The disguise is there in case someone sees me etc... backup plan kind of thing...
mind retconning this one?
Though knowing her name is useful
AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-07, 12:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Spoilerdone, retcon to include the details of why he saw you. Hallways aren't the greatest places for hiding.Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-07, 01:07 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Expat in Warsaw
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
SpoilerThat was evil!
"Jenna" makes a curtsy and looks sheepishly at the man.
"Forgive me but I am very hungry tonight for some reason, smelled the food and could not resist!" he says trying to fake embarrassment.
"And please dont tell her about the slouching but I guess I got a frozen back from last night and it really hurts. I promise I will get an ointment from an apothecary from Scale Street that I heard the others talk about! Its almost a miracle cure they said."
Spoilerremember my skill trick that negates his bonus to figuring out I am not really her. Plus move the amazing and shameless plug for Cristolph Reich!AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-07, 01:13 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
Spoilerinterconnecting the story like that earns you enough brownie points that I'm not gonna require a bluff check.
"Very well girl, now off to bed with you."Much thanks to Ceika for the poketar!
I'll be away from the internet from 1/3-1/8 2019. I swear I'm not disappeared.
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2011-07-07, 05:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Jan 2011
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- Expat in Warsaw
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Re: AvB - Ishmael
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Heh, yea we have 50 pages worth of material for me to draw from! I could easily pretend to be a high ranking Jack with all the stuff I have learned :D
The "girl" makes another curtsy and moves quickly out of sight making an effort of straightening up.
She turns around the closest corner and then looks back to see what the man does after that.AvB has come and gone. Its spirit still lives on in the few active threads...
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2011-07-07, 07:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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- Dec 2008
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- Ravnica
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