A neverending field

[Anastasia]

You can enter the Iron Tower from Gaggar's Bank. Merely go there and ask to speak to Gaggar and show the attendant there the amulet and he'll take you to the secret passage.

You are also given an iron token made of metal and in the image of a tower. It's small and easily fits into your hand.

An iron amulet that hangs heavy on the neck.  It has no particular shape, close to being a simple lump of iron, but it should work.

1. Knowledge of a secret passage into the Iron Tower.
2. A special token that will provide some level of access in the Iron Tower.
3. An amulet that will protect the wearer an those close to him protection from the passive scans of the Iron Tower's sensory magics.

[Corwin]

Exactly what sort of access does it provide, and how? Must you UMD it, possess it, present it visually for inspection? Basic usage information.

How closely does the amulet protect the wearer? Does it show as magic to greater arcane sight? If so, what is it, Abjuration? We talked about the amulet concealing divine presences, so that Deity Seira could enter another's divine realm without being detected (and same for those near her). Does it only work for Dis? What are the passive scans we are being protected from?

Would the amulet cover up divine presence? Yes

[Anastasia]

Just carry the token and possibly present it if someone challenges you.

The amulet does not radiate magic that you can see at all. The amulet would allow her to enter Dis like that, but not another divine realm. The passive scans are the various scans and defenses of the Iron Tower.

[Corwin]

Seira arranges the relics on a table she summons up at her side, alongside with some refreshments. "First, this," she says while gesturing at the amulet, "will allow our presence on Dis and inside the tower without tripping any divine defenses. Next, carrying this ugly thing," she continues, tapping the top of the tower token with her index finger, "and presenting it to any patrols would allow us to divert patrols and suspicion while in the outer parts of the tower itself. Together with the amulet, we'll be safe from passive detection. That means that a stealth mission is definitely possible, and we'll endeavor to use stealth until it proves impossible. Finally, our actual ingres will be through Gaggar's Bank, where the amulet will double as our key into the tower."

Ridiculous knowledge result of over 100 for who is Gaggar and what is his bank? Confirmation that the radius for the amulet's coverage is 30ft?

Exactly what sort of access does the token provide? Since it covers 'some' level of access, I would like to have at least a general idea of what 'some' means.

[Anastasia]

Gaggar is a unique devil that runs one of the many banks in Dis. A very minor servant of Dispater made good. He's a nasty sort but pretty hands off, he lets his investments and money work while he toils to get more gold and souls that do him no real profit at all.

It'll cover at least the outer areas.

The radius is indeed 30ft.

"Possible, but we'll need to see how vast it is," Xera agrees with that, "This is an open door, not an unbarred fortress."

[Corwin]

"There would be no meaning in it," Seira voices. "What we do has to register. It's a rescue, yes, but she's been captive and brainwashed for so long... if we do it half-heartedly, we won't be able to save her. We have to give it our all and then some, so I'm fine with just getting a foot in the door."

She looks at Amaryl expectantly. "How about your own efforts to pursue our other leads?"

Our other leads are detailed here: http://www.soulriders.net/forum/index.php/topic,104389.msg1167430.html#msg1167430

[Anastasia]

"I have some," Amaryl says, "First, it's only natural that the Dukes who serve under Dispater will be called on if matters go poorly. So we should expect that. Hardly worth the trouble to get something so obvious, so I have something better. If we come on a place in the Iron Tower named Grindstone, we should seek out a pit fiend named Amadaes and ask for respite. He will help us for the right amount of money - 20,000 gold coins per person or equivalent goods."

A pause, "There is a city in the Iron Tower, possibly several. The one I heard of is named Ferrum's Crown. It's ruled by a fiend who possesses the body of an extraordinarily powerful iron golem. Any who enter must make an offering of souls or a magical item to proceed in."

[Corwin]

"Did we find any confirmation of a portal network within the tower, or any information supporting it is constructed out of layers?" Seira asks as she absorbs that, glancing over at Xera and Zariel.

[Anastasia]

"There's hints of one, but no solid confirmation," Amaryl agrees, "I'd be more surprised if there isn't."

"At least one," Zariel concurs, "It could be two, it could be nine, it could be more. He's had all the time and resources he needs to build this. We'd be a fool to assume too little of the Tower."

[Corwin]

"So what we're missing at present are any sort of map, or a way to find Yemimah?" Seira confirms. "Do we have any leads on those to pursue? And is there anything else we absolutely require that you can think of?"

[Anastasia]

"I've found maps," Amaryl speaks up, "But almost all of them are obvious forgeries or fakes. I'd suspect Dispater routinely changes parts of the tower to make mapping impossible. It's paranoid but that's what he is."

"Tymora's own luck would help," Xera pipes up, "We'll need all our faith and fortune for this adventure."

[Corwin]

"In that case, there is only one last matter to discuss," Seira tells them. "Xera, do you believe there is a benefit to going as you are? I could make you my proxy, but there could be advantages to avoiding the touch of the divine, even with our protections."

[Anastasia]

Xera's quiet as she considers, "I think so," she says at last, "If only that if one of us needs to past some muster fro ma greater being, that I would be able to be as I am."

[Corwin]

"Then we'll go as we are," Seira agrees.

If you want us to delay this quest, here's the chance to present a timetable or something more urgent we should do first.

[Anastasia]

In the interests of my own planning, and my own prep since I have some plates to spin tonight, do you have any short term todos?