TFN 006 Arakas and the golden claw

[9:32:19 PM] *** Arakas will attempt a bit of a disguise (wig and make-up) before meeting, but does enter. ***

[9:33:09 PM] Caleb: You head to the North East along the wall out of the way you find a Tavern called the Golden Claw it looks quite upscale as taverns go.

[9:33:16 PM] Caleb: roll disguise kit

[9:33:54 PM] Arakas: ((Natural 20))

[9:36:10 PM] Caleb: You enter and see not that many people, there is a goliath behind the bar, a couple dwarves in the far back and a couple humans, you see the halfling from the night before sitting at the far end of the bar.

[9:36:58 PM] *** Arakas will pull up right next to the halfling and put on an accent. "Hey there, stranger.  Come by often." ***

[9:39:20 PM] Caleb: halfling: I would suggest you find another bar for breakfast, friend.

[9:40:02 PM] Arakas: "Oh, now.  Why bein' so unfriendly all a sudden.  After all (drops accent) you invited me."

[9:40:06 PM] *** Arakas takes off the wig. ***

[9:40:16 PM] Arakas: "See?  It's not nice to sneak up on people."

[9:41:42 PM] Caleb: Halfling: but it is part if the job description, so didnt think you would actually show.

[9:42:24 PM] Arakas: "Really?  I'm surprised.  Figured you'd be expecting me eventually."

[9:45:19 PM] Caleb: Halfling: Some of the others didnt think so, what brings you to Bore and particuarly so involved in law enforcement ... Arakas.

[9:46:14 PM] Arakas: "I was sent.  I am awaiting a contact.  I was told I'd meet him through you."

[9:46:26 PM] Arakas: "Well...your organization."

[9:49:05 PM] Caleb: halfing: fair enough, follow me you are offered safe passage for this meeting.

[9:49:24 PM] Caleb: he gets up and heads to the back.

[9:49:30 PM] *** Arakas follows. ***

[9:52:25 PM] Caleb: he opens a door you see steps going down made of the same material as the stairs from yesterday. you only go down two flights before it ends and there is a hallway he leads you to a door opens it and indicates you should enter.

[9:53:19 PM] Arakas: "For the record, if a hundred poison darts shoot through and kill me, you do not wanna see my elf friend and two robots will do to you."

[9:53:23 PM] *** Arakas enters. ***

[9:57:05 PM] Caleb: the door shuts behind you, it is a well kept office behind the desk is a red dragonborn. " So you came alone, thought you would bring your associates, hopefully Powell wasnt to brusque in getting you attendance here.

[9:59:20 PM] Arakas: "My associates are good people.  I am trying to keep them out of this particular danger as best as I can.  ...it's good to see you again, Goba."

[9:59:27 PM] *** Arakas runs up and hugs him. ***

[10:02:58 PM] Caleb: Goba returns thee hug, "gpod to see you as well Arakas, and that was a smart call."

[10:04:50 PM] Caleb: Goba: only a couple others made it out of  the Tragos net.

[10:06:04 PM] Arakas: "...Alphons?  Scipio?"

[10:06:12 PM] Arakas: "Ace?"

[10:07:29 PM] Caleb: Goba: I heard from Scipio and Ace no word one way or the other on Alphons

[10:08:38 PM] *** Arakas nods. "...that's better than I hoped for, frankly." ***

[10:10:13 PM] Arakas: "...what about...what about my task?  ...how do I find the heir?"

[10:12:50 PM] Caleb: Goba: Hwen gave you the tool, all he told me is it will indicate somehow, I am jsut trying to keep our alliances and associates alive and one step away from Tragos agents for now.

[10:13:43 PM] Arakas: "...so...what?  I'm supposed to wander the world and wait for it to go ding when there's stuff?"

[10:14:53 PM] Caleb: Once we are all more secure I will put out more feelers, I am sorry Arakas most of my communication lines and information was lost in the coup.

[10:15:12 PM] *** Arakas nods. "Right.  Right, I see." ***

[10:17:43 PM] Caleb: Goba : Northwest of Thralkeld is at least the direction to begin looking in most likely, I know that much.

[10:19:26 PM] Arakas: "...you think you'll be safe here?  I know you've always spoken of the loyalty of coin, but these days actual loyalty is pretty valuable.  And thieves are not known for theirs."

[10:22:40 PM] Caleb: Goba: not staying here long, I would advise you not to either, but you must want something from the thieves guild or you wouldnt have come here.

[10:24:48 PM] Arakas: "I do, actually.  My allies and I have run afoul of a rather grim conspiracy here in Bore.  We uncovered an illithid lich.  Seems the guild are familiar with him, they left keep out markings around the entryway to his lair."

[10:26:00 PM] Caleb: Goba: They dont go much deeper than this into any area of the undercity, they lost too many people when they did.

[10:26:26 PM] Caleb: Goba: they stay in the barrier layer like here ususaly.

[10:27:12 PM] Arakas: "Makes a certain amount of sense.  Either way, we learned this lich was being commanded by a lord here in the city.  A lord using him and his talents to murder people along the road.  Not sure why."

[10:28:11 PM] Arakas: "The lich says the lord has this metal sphere the lord uses to command him.  I am told liches, when they turn, seal part of their soul away in an object, so this tracks, I think."

[10:28:40 PM] Arakas: "We are attempting to steal it from this lord's house, tonight.  During the big ceremony tonight."

[10:29:09 PM] Caleb: Goba: You said metal sphere? any gems?

[10:29:19 PM] Arakas: "Yes."

[10:29:54 PM] Caleb: Goba sits back and closes his eyes you recognixe this as him deeply thinking.

[10:30:09 PM] Arakas: "...you know exactly what this is, don't you?"

[10:33:28 PM] Caleb: Goba: its not a Lich, that sphere is still key to its immortality though, when you find it do not touch it with bare skin.

[10:35:49 PM] Caleb: Goba: Its lifespan is in there and so is the conciousness of every soul it has sacrificed to saty alive. Its destruction will end the creature.

[10:37:23 PM] Caleb: Goba: so you need to infiltrate the lords house then. You need disguises?

[10:38:00 PM] Arakas: "Servant's garb, preferably.  Guards are typically subject to positions and shifts, but servants traditionally go unnoticed."

[10:38:12 PM] *** Arakas smirks "Not that I need to tell you that." ***

[10:39:45 PM] Caleb: Goba gives you a look " rememeber to be flexible this guild here is stifling with their rules and regulations and not preparing for dificulties"

[10:40:52 PM] Arakas: "Understood.  Whatever they have we would be thankful for.  If they have any floorplans for a Norwell Manor, that would also be of benefit."

[10:41:15 PM] Arakas: "I am sure I can find some ill-gotten goods inside to pay back the guild for their assistance."

[10:43:09 PM] Caleb: Goba: that would make this easier, do you need a tailor for the disguises or you have that covered.

[10:43:23 PM] Caleb: he nods to the wig hanging out of your bag.

[10:44:46 PM] *** Arakas pulls a piece of paper out of his bag. "Got the required measurements." ***

[10:45:00 PM] Arakas: "And I can provide make-up and hair myself."

[10:46:02 PM] Caleb: Goba writes some things down takes your paper goes to the door and hands it over to someone.

[10:46:39 PM] Arakas: "Thank you."

[10:51:51 PM] Caleb: After about 30 minutes the servants robes and a rough sketch of the grounds of Norwells manor and a blueprint of the house are brought to you.

[10:53:34 PM] Caleb: Goba: If I am still around tonight I will try to give you a distraction as you go in

[10:54:07 PM] Arakas: "Thank you, again, Goba.  With all of this on our side...I can't wait to see how we fuck it all up."

[10:54:10 PM] *** Arakas smiles. ***

[10:57:48 PM] *** Arakas will give Goba another hug and take his leave (so you can end the madness and we can become one chat again soon. :) ) ***

[10:58:46 PM] Caleb: Goba hugs back and lets you go.

[10:59:00 PM] Caleb: you start heading back to the center of the city

[11:00:15 PM] *** Arakas does ***