Gearing up (Moore, Ithea)

[Nephrite]

"Ah, I'm sure enough of us speak their language that it won't be a problem. Been a while since I had to converse in Terran, though." Moore says as he goes forward!

[Anastasia]

Crystal pauses, "Be right behind me, Moore," she says, "This seems to be your strong suite, so you should be ready in case words are needed."

Quick question, what auras do you have going?

[Nephrite]

Moore nods to Crystal. "You got it."

Motivate Dexterity and Motivate Attack.

[Anastasia]

What are the bonuses on those?

[Nephrite]

Motivate Dexterity is +9 and Attack is +1

[Anastasia]

The passage is tight and narrow going. This is no problem for most of the party, but Hanna has to crawl a few times and otherwise wiggle through. Leading on, you go about a half hour until you reach a dead end. The way ahead is blocked by a massive face of ruby, as if one giant block of ruby was crudely carved into the shape of the face. As you approach, it opens and utters in Terran, "DO THOSE WITH STICKY FINGERS DRAW NEAR?"

[Nephrite]

"We do not," Moore responds in Terran. "We are here to speak to Lord Crystalle. As you can see," Moore with gesture with his open palms as the others did earlier. "We have stolen nothing from you nor do we wish to. We are from Aurora and wish to establish diplomatic ties with Lord Crystalle of Mineral. We humbly request access to him." Moore finishes.

[Anastasia]

"Yes," Hanna steps forward at Moore's words, "I am Hanna of the Court of Stars. Know that our kind cannot lie, and that I say that Moore speaks true."

Crystal sits up straighter on her mount, "I am Crystal, sworn to the Court of Stars. I promise on my honor that we have no designs on your treasures."

Mei merely steps forward and bows deeply to the elemental.

Diplo check, +6 bonus since they're all aiding you.

[Nephrite]

[11:48] <Nephrite> roll 1d20+37+6 Diplomacy
[11:48] <Serith> Nephrite roll for Serith < 56 > [d20=13]

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d20+45 (+20 ????) vs Moore
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 53 > [d20=8]
> roll 1d20+45 (+20 ????) vs Hanna
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 60 > [d20=15]
> roll 1d20+45 (+20 ????) vs Mei
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 63 > [d20=18]
> roll 1d20+45 (+20 ????) vs Crystal
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 50 > [d20=5]

The face has eyes - eyes of ruby that roam over each of the party. "YOU SPEAK TRUTH," it thunders, before receding into the wall and sliding aside. The passage continues past it.

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles at the others. "I don't think they're used to people just being upfront an honest here, you know?" He'll let Crystal lead the way and follow after!

[Anastasia]

No reply until you're past it, at which point Hanna says, "They may. It also may be a way of testing us before we reach Crystalle."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "I'm sure if Crystalle is as important as it seems, he probably has several guards. It really makes sense." Moore says as they continue along. "I just hope we're almost there."

[Anastasia]

> roll 1d100 vs 85
<Serith> Kotono roll for Serith < 16 > [d100=16]

You go on for a half hour or so, down the twisting and cramped passage. But suddenly the party stops, as Mei comes forward and gently pulls Hanna's arm, pointing to a section of wall - platinum studded with deep blue gemstones. Hanna looks and yes, "Yes, you're right. Everyone," she points to the section of the wall, shifting a bit to do so, "There's a fake wall ahead, a passage covered by an illusion."

Having two people with always active true seeing is handy.

[Nephrite]

Moore rubs his chin. "It wouldn't surprise me if it was hidden behind that. Let's investigate it -- the worst that happens is we have to turn back around." Moore nods and lets Crystal again lead the way, unless she wants him to do so.