Part 1: Welcome to Thyatis

[PyroArrow]

Rician Lockwindberg - Paladin - Banded Mail AC 4 + Stone Warden Shield (+2): AC 2 - HP: 27 /27:

Rician's scan of the crowd around them shows that no one in the immediate vicinity is evilly aligned.

Rician says, "Well it looks like we are surrounded by good, congenial folks here."

[Dram]

Krakus - I will purchase the lion bracers. If I like the feel I will be back to purchase the armor. How much longer till my armor is clean. Good sir.

[Cwreando]

Gildor

Gildor watches the crowd as he enjoys his meal. He is just checking to see if there is any slight of hand or mannerism that might tip him to any type of thievery taking place. He sips his wine as he savors it making it last until the group is ready to move on then finishes it like a gentleman should. Gildor says to the server,"Who shall I pay and how much was the sausage and wine my dear?"

[GreyWolfVT]

Madrien waves off Gildor "Lunch is on me." she waves the serving lady over and turns away from the table the serving lady whispers to the half-elf, Madrien takes out coin enough from a belt pouch and hands it to the serving lady. The serving lady turns to the table and bows "Thank you for the orders, I'll return in a moment with the ostrich plates. If you need anything more just signal to me." she walks off to the kitchen and returns shortly with the ostrich plates ordered and places them before the folks that ordered it then heads off to serve other tables. then Madrien looks to everyone "Once we're ready to set off let me know where else you would like to see of the city otherwise we can head off to a place to relax until the dinner party."

Gildor watches the folks going through the market and in the eatery no slight of hand is noticed in the eatery they are in, however he has spotted though barely able to catch it but there are some folks in ragged clothing that have picked a few pockets along the market, some where so agile he barely caught the action once it was out of the corner of his eye as he was turning to scan the crowds.

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Meanwhile still moments earlier Krakus finishes at the Tanners shop...
Dwarf Tanner "By the timer you and yer friends are done eatin stop by I should be done. The Bracers will cost ya a gold lucin by themselves if you want the entire lion hide armor they go with it for a total of 15 gold lucin."

[Rukellian]

Rukiel the Fickle

"Relaxing after a nice meal is always a good idea, helps with the napping." Rukiel will follow Madrien when everyone is ready to continue.

[GreyWolfVT]

Hoping everyone is all set gonna skip Krakus ordering and eating/drinking.

Madrien waits until everyone finishes their food and drink and heads back to the Tanner for Krakus to get his cleaned armor/furs and finish any more business he has with the Tanner then will take the group on a walking tour of the area. She walks them through the ship yards you can see there are lots of fishing and other imported and exported things from the area going in and out from the ships at the ship yard/docks. She then leads you through other areas of the metropolis. The place is much larger than any area you have ever visited before. It is a lot to take in. She walks you around through the government district which for the most part is quite mundane government buildings and politicians for the most part are seen nothing entertaining to say the least unless you are a scholar, historian or politician. There is a lot more to be seen of the city though it would take a long time to see briefly she shows you around the estates area which is mostly where the wealthier of the city live in their giant mansion like homes you would swear they were small castles in the lands you are familiar with. The half-elf takes you back towards where the baths are and decides after all the walking it is time for some relaxation "Here is the public bath house I'm going to go soak for a while before the dinner party." she informs the group as the day has moved along the dinner party should be starting within a couple of hours now after the short walking tour you've all taken.

It is at this time that the half-orc, dwarf and half-drow meet up with the party once more.

Belynor: Half-Drow looks to Gildor and Hantae and pulls them aside for a moment to discuss something in semi-private.

Hantae & Gildor Only: in thieves cant

"I've checked in with the guild and you are authorized to work within Thyatis your actions are now under me. I am your local representative. On my behalf if you wish to have access to any guild resources just ask me and I shall provide it as needed and if i see fit to authorize it. If you have any business you wish to conduct run it by me first. Goruk the dwarf is also a guild member that I represent Zon is merely our 'muscle' Madrien is not of the guild and thus why I ahd her be your tour guide, she is however a member of the mages guild."

after his discussion he returns to the others in the group "Well then how was your tour?" he asks everyone else.

Actions? Or Move onto the dinner party?

[ravenn4544]

Canis is ready for a fancy party!

[Rex]

Hantae

For Belynor, in thieves cant

"Thank you Belynor. What is the guilds cut, in case I end up with an opportunity?"

[GreyWolfVT]

Hantae

For Belynor, in thieves cant

"Thank you Belynor. What is the guilds cut, in case I end up with an opportunity?"

Belynor reply back in thieves cant

"Typically they take a 40% cut. Unless they hire you for something then it's typically a 60% cut."

[Cwreando]

Gildor

Gildor says, "The tour was enlightening. The city is bigger than I expected."

For Belynor Thieves cant

"I appreciate your sponsorship. I was concerned that we might be labeled as freelancers and that might lead to well........bad things. I have no needs at this time but thought the guild might have their own suspicions about the current winnings."

I am ready to move to the party after a brief bath.

[GreyWolfVT]

Belynor "That is good to hear. How about your lunch did you enjoy the local cuisine? I see it looks as if some of you managed to pick up some of the local attire."

Thieves Cant:

"That was the business I went to attend to. Knowing by the looks of some of you I had an idea plus the intel we did manage to gather on some of your backgrounds knew I would need to talk with the guild once we arrived. Worry not I've got things squared away. Also if you were wondering about the sleeping poison I used on your friend there I can get some for you and instruct in it's use if either of you are interested. Though mind you in the arena they might frown on the use of it just to warn you."

[Nuke66]

Keathan would do a quick bath before dinner, though no RP is necessary.

[Dram]

Krakus rejoins the group. A bath shall do me good wash off a months grime. Maybe longer do not remember.



I am ready to move on after a quick bath.

[PyroArrow]

Rician Lockwindberg - Paladin - Banded Mail AC 4 + Stone Warden Shield (+2): AC 2 - HP: 27 /27:

Rician says, "Relaxing at the Bath, prior to the dinner party, sounds good to me as well!"

[Cwreando]

Gildor

Gildor day,”I have some already and thanks for the tip.”

[Rukellian]

Rukiel the Fickle

"The lovely Madrien proved to be an excellent guide through the city. The food is fine and the clothes," Rukiel lifts at his toga, "very cultured. I shall like to see more of what this city has to offer, eventually."

Rukiel coughs and asks Gildor and the others in a low voice, his eyes trailing Madrien as she departs to the baths. "The public bathhouse... is it, you know...? *coughs* I mean, back where I come from, the rooms were separate and..." He doesn't try to hide it, the perverted smile that is lifting up his flushed face.

Receiving a yes or no, regardless, Rukiel's imagination is already running wild. He shall enjoy the bath FULLY and will be well prepared for the dinner tonight.

F.Y.I.
I am fine with skipping this scene as well. GreyWolfVT, please see Spoiler down below for further elaboration. Thanks!

(I won't ask you to roleplay the public bath since I am aware that forum etiquette here keeps posting at a safe for work level. But I think you know where Rukiel is going with his line of questioning. I'd be interested to hear if anything came of his exploits during this skipped scene. )

[Cwreando]

Gildor

Gildor smiles and replies to Rukiel quietly, "I hadn't thought about it until you just mentioned it. Perhaps we'll see more of this lovely city than we expected." Gildor winks at Rukiel as the two think the same thing about the lovely Madrien.

[GreyWolfVT]

Dinner Party with Helenites:

After everyone that wishes to bathe does so everyone gets dressed in their new clothing and heads off to the home of Helenites at Villa Osteropolus, Helenites' luxurious mansion. Villa Osteropolus, an opulent, palatial complex built in the midst of Thyatis City's upper class district. The family calls it a "villa" (though the term properly designates a country mansion) because they see it as an oasis of rustic serenity in the middle of the bustling city. The word also conveys more than a little boasting about the luxury of the complex. Four distinct buildings make up the Villa Osteropolus. They are clustered around a great peristyle, a garden surrounded by a colonnade. These buildings are: the domus (house), the baths, the temple, and the amphitheater.

When the the group arrives, the guard at the door asks: "Have you been to one of the senator's parties before, or would you like a guide?" You can see Belynor, Madrien, Zon and Goruk area already inside at the party along with many other folks some you can tell by the looks of them even in fine clothing they are great gladiators others you can make out as being either wealthy nobles or possibly politicians.

Actions?

[PyroArrow]

Rician Lockwindberg - Paladin - Banded Mail AC 4 + Stone Warden Shield (+2): AC 2 - HP: 27 /27:

Rician says, "We have met Madrien before and was our guide in the city earlier, I think we shall let her guide us among the party, if Madrien wishes to do so."

[Cwreando]

Gildor

Gildor politely interrupts Rician as Rician says We have met......Gildor jumps in saying, "We have met only a few towns folk on our journey here and would love a tour kind sir. We are new here and would appreciate your kind offer."

Gildor offers a hidden wink at Rician to indicate a future explanation which he whispers to Rician later on.

Belynor states "Maximitus Chrystatarius will be in attendance at the dinner party. Helenites Osteropolus is the host of this dinner party. He is the other fellow we briefly informed you of, the one with extraordinary luck and success in the arena betting lately. He has a fortune-teller that advises him on his betting. Maximitus is willing to pay you 100 lucins (gold pieces) if you are able to locate and identify who this game-minded soothsayer is that works for Helenites. He would had us do it or one of his other gladiators however Helenites knows us all and so that would be much harder for us to go asking around without drawing attention to Maximitus. However you all Helenites has no clue that you are involved with Maximitus."

I don't think we are to openly indicate we know Belynor, Madrien, Zon and Goruk. We must casually make our way to meet them as if strangers perhaps. This way Helenites does not know we are employed by Maximitus. Unless I am wrong.