Gearing up (Moore, Ithea)

[Nephrite]

[22:40] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+8+14 K:P
[22:40] <Serith> Nephrite roll for Serith < 38 > [d20=16]

[Anastasia]

Yep, she's a succubus. Definitely a succubus. How you missed the bat wings on her back you aren't sure, but she sheer presence and beauty she has can only mean one thing. Her smile makes Moore's heart skip a beat, seemingly all for him. "Likewise. Have you ever been to Brightwater?"

[Nephrite]

Ah. That would explain it. I wonder if there are any incubi here? Incubusses? Incubusees? ...Whatever.

Moore takes a breath to try and compose himself. This is embarrassing! "I have not ever been, no. I know of it, though." He manages to get out without further foolishness.

[Anastasia]

"Oh, we'll have a lovely time," Canderella lightly laughs, "Come on then. You have the scroll?" Her gaze turns to Tannin, who nods. From here the three head out into the Positive Energy Plane. As you do, "Close your eyes," Canderella says, "So you aren't blinded."

[Nephrite]

Moore does as he's instructed!

He'll have to ask Tannin about his eyes later. Mood colors, perhaps...?

[Anastasia]

"Now this should..." Canderella mutters, as suddenly reality jerks and falls. It's only momentary and then you hear Tannin say, "You can open your eyes now, we're here."

[Nephrite]

Moore opens his eyes! He's not entirely sure what to expect, but here goes!

[Anastasia]

Gold. You stand amid streets of beautiful marble buildings and opulent splendor. A massive marble fountain, inlaid with blue gemstones, sits in a square ahead. All are dressed well, showing sign of money and prosperity. It looks like the street of a well off city district's merchant center, yet bigger. Grander. Creatures of countless types wander. Humans, elves, dwarves and other humanoids are abundant. Celestials of all types can be seen, joined by blue-skinned mercane. A few elementals are about, and is that a lizard man over there? Oh, what about that wagon lead by a relatively small dragon?

It's an absolute nova of activity. There is a constant din of conversation and noise, while it smells of fresh air and an undercurrent of spices. Tannin takes a deep breath, "Brightwater's hopping today."

[Nephrite]

"It isn't always like this?" Moore asks with a glance to Tannin. "What's our first order of business?" He asks, turning fully to the other two. "Actually, even beyond that, do we have any specific goals while we're here? I was told recruitment, but that's rather broad..."

[Anastasia]

"Some days are busier than others, "Tannin says, stepping aside for a wagon to pass. He herds the three of you off the street and into the covered, pillared entrance to a building. From the windows, you can see clothing on display. Rich cuts of purple and blue for cloaks, dressed, tunics and so forth.

"We decided we'd best split up," Canderella says, "You'll come with one of us and the other will work alone. We'll cover more ground that way. What we'll do is try and find information on free agents or sympathizers for Aurora and talk to them. Our goal is to get people to join up, though donations and gifts are also possible."

[Nephrite]

Moore considers his options for a moment. He looks as if he's doing some mental math before he nods.

"I think it's best if I go with Tannin. Lady Canderella, you seem like the type who has quite enough confidence working by yourself that I wouldn't really be able to add much to." Moore says with a grin as he looks at Tannin. "Not that that means I don't think you do, of course, but I think there's a lot to be said of the saying about opposites attracting -- I think Canderella and I would put off some people together."

[Anastasia]

Canderella's smile falters just a moment, a long blink at those words. Tannin chuckles and says, "Alright, let's try it that way. We can switch up if this goes wrong." He turns and leads Moore away, as...

Gather information check is called for. Before you roll, what's your mod in it? Are you going to use any boosters?"

[Nephrite]

I don't have any, so I'd be using Bardic Knack for a +8 base along with Charisma for a total of 17.

He'd also use Improvisation to get +8 more for 25.

If Tannin is doing his own he can boost him as necessary.

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+41 Tannin GI (+3 assumed levels)
<Serith> Koaway roll for Serith < 51 > [d20=10]

You can aid him with an aid another roll or any spells/abilities you may have. Improvisation's too short in duration to affect a gather information check, which takes a few hours.

[Nephrite]

Oh, okay. In that case, Tannin will get the following:

+6 Competence to GI (Inspire Competence)
+5 Insight bonus to GI (From the Regalia)
+5 Circumstance bonus to GI (Fatesinger)

For a total of +16 unless he had the same type of roll there.

Moore will take 13 nonlethal damage and use up two uses of bardic music.

[16:01] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+17 aiding Tannin too
[16:01] <Serith> Nephrite roll for Serith < 34 > [d20=17]

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