Heroica RPG - Quest#66: WANTED! Steerpike the Poisoner

[Endgame]

I drink down a Mead, Smelling Salts, and Nostrum as I stand in front of the door with my two companions. Serevan's patrol marches up to us, disgruntled.

Centuries have strengthed my resolve against these bitter types, allowing me to deal with them with relative ease. I trun to the envious Town Watchman and address him:

"We're merely following Patricia'as orders. if you have any disputes with our position, you may take them up to the captain. We wish you a safe patrol."

Edited April 27, 2013 by Endgame

[KotZ]

Kiray's mouth falls open at the sight of the chef. This was not what she was expecting. At all. "Um, excuse me, Master Chef Yasmar, but that's not exactly the kind of language to use in front of a lady, even if said lady can fight."

She takes a deep breath, opens her mouth to speak, but no words can form to the massive chef. Kiray glances at her party leader, some of her thick brown hair falling in front of her eyes. "Arnulf, any suggestions?"

[Shoker86]

"I'm not that good dealing with punks, I was hoping that you could handle him. But if you don't want it I'll do it." Arnulf whispered to Kiray "That crown of yours could be usefull, we could say that you are very important person, and passionate lover of good cuisine. So i was thinking, one of us could deal with Chef, one checking the food, and one should check the staff"The mere look at chef made Arnulf think some hillarious answers. I'm your father, chef Yasmar, it seems you took after your mother. I know , I should be shot. You see what booze can make, oh I'm sorry take a look at the mirror you fat prick.

OOC: Theese are inner thoughts

Edited April 27, 2013 by Shoker86

[Sandy]

"We're merely following Patricia'as orders. if you have any disputes with our position, you may take them up to the captain. We wish you a safe patrol."

"Who asked you anything, freak of nature? You Heroicans think you're the masters of Olegaia just because you have a fancy hall to loiter around in. Being a watchman raises your spirit, while I imagine all being a Heroican raises is your bank account."

[KotZ]

"I'm not that good dealing with punks, I was hoping that you could handle him. But if you don't want it I'll do it." Arnulf whispered to Kiray "That crown of yours could be usefull, we could say that you are very important person, and passionate lover of good cuisine. So i was thinking, one of us could deal with Chef, one checking the food, and one should check the staff"

"I like that idea," Kiray whispers back to Arnulf. "Who does what? Want me to deal with the chef as I have the crown? Want me to say I'm a princess whose father wants me out in the world to better myself and become an experienced woman before returning to my homeland?" She grimaces at merely mentioning her father, she realized. She reminds herself to be more careful in public.

[Shoker86]

"It seems more likely, than to say we are hired as help, with that crown. I could watch for other staff. Or you can say that you heard of his cousine, and if you are satisfied, there could be a chance for hiring at your fathers court" Arnulf whispered back

[KotZ]

"Works for me, Bishop."

"Master Chef Yasmar," Kiray says. "I hail from another land where my father is a king. He has heard of your prowess in the kitchen and has sent me to search you out. He hopes he may be able to hire you at some point."

[Flipz]

Something in the alley catches Arthur's eye. He quickly drinks a Nostrum and smelling salts, before examining the scrap of paper behind Sorrow, using his Magnifying Glass to search for any traps before picking it up. He gestures for Nagure to keep an eye on the corridor through the window.

"Who asked you anything, freak of nature? You Heroicans think you're the masters of Olegaia just because you have a fancy hall to loiter around in. Being a watchman raises your spirit, while I imagine all being a Heroican raises is your bank account."

"We have serious pride issues, yes. In many ways, the Watch and the Hall are opposites; the Hall often crushes the spirit by forcing such terrible choices upon you that your soul is torn by the very act of having to choose. It destroys people. People like Captain Bennetton, Private Gnash...Heroica does not understand them. They had something within them, something that let them stay strong even in the face of such atrocities as Wren committed...facing death with courage and dignity, and not a trace of fear. They did great good in the world. I don't know if I could ever be like them. But it is my duty to try. That is why I joined the Watch; as penance for my sins as a Hero."

Arthur lowers his voice, so only Lieutenant Serevan can hear. "And...well, you are aware of the Watch's past with Heroica. I trust this particular group, but...well, isn't it better to have a man on the inside? I don't know what I can do alone, but if I can use my ties to Heroica to make it stronger, better, as courageous, honorable, and dutiful as the Watch...then I will. I can't do it on my own. But I can at least try. That...is what Duty means, is it not?"

"In any event, I look forward to my next regular rounds. The opportunity to 'sweat' in service of my city will be a welcome one. And in the meantime, if there is any way we can aid in your task--at least, without neglecting our own duties--we will do so."

OOC: I just noticed, but it seems I forgot to add my un-lent Scroll of Sealing to my stats. I'll correct that now.

Edited April 27, 2013 by Flipz

[Shoker86]

Arnulf looks around for any suspicious movements

[Professor Flitwick]

Thothwick bends down, assisting the waitress in picking up the smashed pieces of the plate, turning his head to the Ghoul. "Your assumption is indeed correct, sir, we are hear to safeguard the balls patrons."

Thothwick rotated his head to the waitress. "And it's staff, too"

[Flipz]

Feeling a sudden sense of paranoia, Arthur slowly uses his Magnifying Glass to examine the cat (in as comforting and reassuring a manner as he can) before using his Magic Compass to determine the general direction Steerpike is located in (and showing the result to Lieutenant Serevan) and using his Telescope to see if anyone is approaching from either side of the alley.

[Endgame]

Noting Arthur's paranoid behavior, I decide following suit would be appropriate. I press my body against the door to make sure nobody gets out. I then crane my head and inspect the corridor.

[Zepher]

Boomingham nods politely at the golum.

"Lord Lawrence Boomingham. I'm the leader of this rag-tag crowd, so I suppose I'll be the one you'll need to be dealing with." Boomingham offers his hand and turns on his ever present natural charm. "And you are? Do you think some of your staff could rustle up a cup of mead for myself and my friends? We would like to blend in with the party if possible."

Boomingham leans over to Nyx. "Perhaps before we dance, you wouldn't mind going and asking those band members what they think of the singer and the evening."

[LordoftheNoobs]

What a foul-tempered being, Grimwald thought to himself. He had dealt with such bad-mannered miscreants before, but thought it best to hold his tongue for now and see how far Kiray could go with her lie. The gnome did not enjoy lying, but could understand the need for it in a situation such as this.

[Costy]

"So why all the caution, Arthur?"

[Pandora]

Nyx smiles kindly at the serving girl. "Don't worry, we're here to help" she says reassuringly.

Boomingham leans over to Nyx. "Perhaps before we dance, you wouldn't mind going and asking those band members what they think of the singer and the evening."

"Of course Larry dear, but don't drink my mead if this nice chap brings us any. "

Nyx wanders over to stage and carefully makes her way up the steps to one side. She approaches the band.

"Hey guys, those are some impressive looking instruments." she smiles sweetly and innocently at the were-turtles "So what kind of music do you guys play? I guess you must have been looking forward to playing tonight, huh? And you have Barbariccia Dellamore tonight here too, have you played with her before? What's she like as a person?"

Nyx pauses her questioning, not wanting to bombard the band before they can speak, and just stands smiling waiting for some responses.

[Sandy]

Kitchen Party:

Arnulf Bishop

(Shoker86) ***Party Leader***

30 yrs old male human Rogue

Level 6

Power:

14

(6+8)

Defense:

3

Health:

12/12

(7+5)

Gold:

3

Equipment:

Cheesy Dagger (WP:8, Double damage to vermin),

Tricorn(SP:3)

Inventory:

Leather Armor(SP:1),

4 Potions, 3 Venoms,

Remedy,

Bedroll

Kiray Nastay

(KingoftheZempk)

24 year old female human Knight

Level 1

Power:

4

(1+3)

Defense:

2

Health:

10/10

(10+0)

Gold:

10

Equipment:

Sword of the Kin (WP: 3), Scutum (SP: 2),

Ancient Crown (

Headwear, First successful strike of battle deals

Cursed

-effect

)

Inventory:

Potion, Bedroll

Grimwald Gjinko

(LordoftheNoobs)

69 year old male gnome Cleric

Level 1

Power:

4

(1+3)

Defense:

1

Health:

9/9

(9+0)

Ether:

5/5

(5+0)

Gold:

0 (Owes Arthur 50 gold)

Equipment:

Broomstick (WP: 3),

Helmet

(SP:1)

Inventory:

Healing Staff (WP:5;

heals instead of damaging

),

Scroll of Weakening,

Scroll of Frailty,

Remedy, 2 Potion, Bedroll

"Master Chef Yasmar," Kiray says. "I hail from another land where my father is a king. He has heard of your prowess in the kitchen and has sent me to search you out. He hopes he may be able to hire you at some point."

Yasmar's eyes bulged as he prepared to cover poor Kiray with profanities.

"What kind of a bloody place is this to do business, princess? Can't you see I'm megablocking busy here?! Tell your daddy to contact my assistants if he can afford my services. If that's all you wanted to say, get the hell out of my kitchen!" The gigantic chef swings his ladle at Kiray's general direction, and turns to the other two. "What's your megablocking excuse for loitering around on my feet?"

Arnulf looks around for any suspicious movements

The kitchen is full of bustling. Waiters rush in and out of the doors, carrying service dishes and bottles of wine. The assisting chefs are busy with baking, cooking, slicing and washing. The Master Chef stares down at Arnulf, still demanding to know what he wants.

Backdoor Party:

Arthur Justus Regulus VII

(Flipz) ***Party Leader***

21-year-old male human Sorcerer

Level 21 1/3

*Immune to

Sealed

*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

33

(21+12)

Health:

33/33

(5+20+4+4)

Ether:

31/31

(5+20+1+5)

Defense:

3

Gold:

228

(Owed 128 gold by Boomingham; owed 50 gold by Grimwald Gjinko; owed 70 gold by En Sabah Nur, oved 200 gold by Nagure)

Equipment:

Hollow Blade Dagger (WP:6, dagger, hollow-blade [Elixir]), Robe of the Archmagi (Bodywear, SP:3, Max Ether +5, Immune to

Sealed

), Jester's Hat (

Headwear, Wearer may choose to gain one immunity from targeted enemy

), Lens of Speed Reading (Accessory, Allows a scroll to be read in addition to a normal action. Suitable for scroll users.)

Inventory:

Weapons:

Sir Roderick's Sword (WP:12, Longsword), Staff of the Cultist Battlemage (WP: 7,

50% chance of Fleeing upon being KO'd; suitable for Mages and Clerics

), Staff of Ennon - (WP: 5,

Light

-Elemental, Restores 2 ether on a roll of 2, 3, or 4), Healing Staff (WP:5;

heals instead of damaging

)

Artifacts:

Scarf of Misfortune (

Accessory, Wearer deals the

Jinxed

effect on every third round

), Cloak of Deception (

Backwear, Free hits against the wearer have a 1/6 chance to be redirected to a random opponent

),

Shackles of War (Accessory, Prevents anyone from fleeing battles)

Gems:

Opal (

Ice

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Diamond (

Light

), Garnet (

Earth

),

Tools:

Bedroll, Telescope, Shovel, Magnifying Glass, Pickaxe, Magic Compass

Scrolls:

Scroll of

Blindness

,

Scroll of

Sealing

, Scroll of

Confusion

, Scroll of

Sleep

, Scroll of

Frailty

, Scroll of Armor Sundering (

Reduces target’s SP by 5 and has a 50/50 chance of success

), Scroll of

Poisoning

(

Grants target’s weapon the

Badly Poisoned

effect for one battle at the cost of 5 ether

), Scroll of

Luck

(

Grants target the

Lucky

-effect for one battle. Costs 10 ether.

), Scroll of

Weakening

,

Consumables:

2x Potion, Grand Potion x10, Remedy, Smelling Salts x4, Nostrum x4, Mulled Wine, Jinxy Juice x4, Ether Core x2, Noxious Venom (

When used on a weapon, the weapon deals the

Badly Poisoned

effect for the duration of the battle and the

Confused

effect for the next three rounds, for the duration of one battle.

), Zoot's Plaything

Nagure

(Costy)

34 year old Male Yeti Berserker.

Level 15 1/2

*Immune to

Fragile, Blindness,

Ice

&

Fire

*

*Counterstriking*

Power:

29

(15+

14)

Defense:

21

(12+9)

Health:

32/32

(8+14+10)

Gold:

4

(200 owed to Arthur)

Equipment:

Stone Hammer (WP: 14,

Earth

&

Darknes

s-elemental, suitable for barbarians, clerics and alchemists)

,

Shield

(SP:9),

Yeti Fur Coat

(Artefact,

bodywear,

SP:12, immunity to

Ice,

Fire,

Fragile and Blindness

; suitable for yetis only),

C

ounterstrike Gloves

(Artefact,

handwear;

After the wearer is struck by a Free Hit, he counters with strength equal to his Level)

Inventory:

Axe of the Croise (WP: 10,

Light

-elemental),

Spider Leg (WP:8, doubled against flying enemies; spear),

Potion x2,

Grand Potion x3,

Remedy,

Tiger Balm,

Phoenix Essence, Mead x2,

Deadly Venom x2,

Smoke Bomb x2

,

Pickaxe

Sorrow

(Endgame)

428 years old undead

Assassin

Level 19 1/2

*Encouraged*

*Hastened*

*Lucky*

Power:

43

(19+22+2)

Defense:

1

Health:

30/30

(7+18+5)

Gold:

1182

Equipment:

Mockthril Longbow (WP: 22

Ice

and

Darkness

Elemental), Sticky Gloves (

Increases the amount of gold stolen by 50% (rounded up), suitable for rogues and beast warriors; handwear)

, Armor of the Croise (

SP: 1, +2 power;

bodywear)

Inventory:

Longsword (WP: 5),

Dark Cloak (Backwear, SP:1, Max Health +1, Power +1, suitable for rogues and barbarians),

Archer's Hat (Artifact, headwear, Power +1, suitable for Rangers and their Advanced Classes),

Grand Potion x5,

Health Core,

Tonic,

Ether Core x1,

Remedy x5,

Phoenix Essence x5,

Venom,

Deadly Venom,

Mead x9, Smelling Salts x9, Nostrum x7, Dragon Scales x2,

Bedroll

Something in the alley catches Arthur's eye. He quickly drinks a Nostrum and smelling salts, before examining the scrap of paper behind Sorrow, using his Magnifying Glass to search for any traps before picking it up.

The sliver of paper turns out to be a flyer of an old play that had been performed at the Theater in ages past. There was no traps in it, as it was just litter.

Arthur lowers his voice, so only Lieutenant Serevan can hear. "And...well, you are aware of the Watch's past with Heroica. I trust this particular group, but...well, isn't it better to have a man on the inside? I don't know what I can do alone, but if I can use my ties to Heroica to make it stronger, better, as courageous, honorable, and dutiful as the Watch...then I will. I can't do it on my own. But I can at least try. That...is what Duty means, is it not?"

"In any event, I look forward to my next regular rounds. The opportunity to 'sweat' in service of my city will be a welcome one. And in the meantime, if there is any way we can aid in your task--at least, without neglecting our own duties--we will do so."

The lieutenant is rendered speechless for a moment, and then taps the side of his nose to signal that he's in on the plot.

"Yes, you keep a good eye on these scoundrels, Private. Must always have a man on the inside, yes. I like when a man knows where his duty lies. Carry on, Private Regulus!"

The lieutenant walks on, and the other patrollers follow in a loose order. The heroes are left alone again.

Feeling a sudden sense of paranoia, Arthur slowly uses his Magnifying Glass to examine the cat (in as comforting and reassuring a manner as he can) before using his Magic Compass to determine the general direction Steerpike is located in (and showing the result to Lieutenant Serevan) and using his Telescope to see if anyone is approaching from either side of the alley.

The cat smells the Magnifying Glass with mild interest. Arthur sees the fleas and ticks on her fur through the class, nothing more.

The pointer at the Magic Compass turns towards east, away from the Theater. Unfortunately Lieutenant Serevan has already left the backalley, so he isn't around to see the result.

The alley is not long enough for the Telescope to show anything the heroes couldn't see with their bare eyes. They are alone.

Noting Arthur's paranoid behavior, I decide following suit would be appropriate. I press my body against the door to make sure nobody gets out. I then crane my head and inspect the corridor.

Sorrow sees a long, narrow corridor behind the door. There are doors on both side, and servants are rushing in and out of them, carrying dishes and crates. On the far end of the corridor there's a door with a golden star painted on it. A lone watchman is guarding it, yawning on his duty.

Ballroom Party:

Lord Lawrence Boomingham

(Zepher) ***Party Leader***

45 Years old male human Paladin

Level 22 1/2

*Immune to

Fragile

*

Power

: 36

(22+10+4*)

Defense

: 12

(7+5)

Health

: 44/44

(10+21+11+2*)

Ether

: 22/22

(1+21)

Gold

: 63

(Owe 50 to Docken, 79 to Arthur, 110 to Sorrow)

Equipment

:

Scupperer

(Great Sword, WP: 10,

Darkness

Fire

, causes

Bleeding

Effect for 5 Damage until remedied or healed to full health)

Round Metal Shield

(SP: 7),

Counterstrike Gloves

(On Free Hits, Deals damage to enemy equal to Boomingham's level),

Heavy Armor

(SP: 5, Immunity to

Fragile

),

Tome of Affluence

(

Generates 10 Gold if equipped for the entirety of a battle, accessory

)

*Pseudo's Blessing's Blessing (Not an Artifact, +4 Power)

Inventory

: Frozen Saber (Great Sword, WP: 9,

Light

Ice

, stunned effect),

Hood of Belthazar Bluehood (+4 to Power, -6 to Ether), Hamantasch (consumable, lucky + blessed effects upon consumption for the length of one battle),

Marksman's Monocle (

rolls of 4 are rerolled, headwear)

,

Sterile Gloves (handwear, immunity to

Poisoned

and

Badly Poisoned

),

Scroll of Recklessness (

Encouraged and Fragile for rest of battle, 5 ether, 50/50 chance

), Scroll of Sleep, Scroll of Blindness, Scroll of Weakening, Scroll of Frailty, Scroll of Sealing, Garnet, Sapphire,

5 Meads, Nostrum, Mulled Wine, Fire Brandy (Encouraged, Immunity to Ice),

Military Grade Fire Bomb,

Emerald Lamp of Summoning,

Bedroll,

Adamantite Shard

Nyx

(Pandora)

19 years old female human Battle Mage

Level 25 2/3

*Natural Respite*

*Immune to Sealing*

Power:

40

(25+14+1)

Defense:

3

Health:

36/36

(5+24+5+2)

Ether:

35/35

(5+24+1+5)

Gold:

21

Equipment:

Zee Standard (WP:14;

Ice-

and

Darkness

-elemental; Necromancer raise enemies with 2 extra levels; staff)

, Robe of the Archmagi (SP:3, Max. Ether +5, protects from sealed-effect), High Heels (+1 Power).

Inventory:

Book of a Thousand Creatures (WP:14, each roll has a 1/6 chance to summon a creature to aid the hero)

,

Explosive Staff (WP: 12, does 1/2 damage to all enemies on a successful hit (normal damage to targeted enemy) and 1/2 WP damage to self on a roll of 4 (disregarding SP/row)), Healing Staff (WP: 5).

Sandman's Parasol (Immune to Asleep and Fast Asleep effects), Shiny Helmet (+1 max health), Monkey Bar (all minions, pets, summons etc are Hastened),

Ruby (

Fire

), Diamond (

Light

), Amethyst (

Darkness

), Topaz (

Lightning

), Sapphire (

Wind

), Emerald (

Wood

), Garnet (

Earth

), Aquamarine (

Water

), Opal (

Ice

),

Scroll of Sleep,

Scroll of

Frailty

,

Potion, 3 Tonics, 2 Grand Tonics, Ether Core,

3 Meads,

Fire Bomb, Smoke Bomb, Bomb '

X2' (May be combined with a bomb to get it to ignore SP),

Bedroll, 5 Bones

Thothwick

(Professor Flitwick)

44 year old Metasimian

Level

: 23 Black Knight

*Damage Undead*

*Immune to Stunned*

Power

: 37

(23+12+2)

Defence

: 10

(6+4)

Health

: 38

(7+22+9)

Gold

: 409

Equipment

: Banana Sabre (WP:12, Heals Metasimians when used on them),

Skull Shield (SP:6; immunity to darkness-elemental damage; suitable to Black Knights only)

, Black Knight's Armour (SP:4, protects from stunned-effect), Cultist's Hat (regular attacks do Damage to Undead)

Inventory

: Shuriken (WP 8), Sabre (WP 10),

Sapphire (

Wind

),

Potion,

2 Health Cores,

Dragon Scale,

Venom,

Grand Zoot Cookie,

Bedroll, Telescope,

Bone

"Your assumption is indeed correct, sir, we are hear to safeguard the balls patrons."

Thothwick rotated his head to the waitress. "And it's staff, too"

"Carry on, then. Me and my staff will carry on as well."

"Lord Lawrence Boomingham. I'm the leader of this rag-tag crowd, so I suppose I'll be the one you'll need to be dealing with." Boomingham offers his hand and turns on his ever present natural charm. "And you are? Do you think some of your staff could rustle up a cup of mead for myself and my friends? We would like to blend in with the party if possible."

"The party has not started yet. No drinking on duty."

Nyx smiles kindly at the serving girl. "Don't worry, we're here to help" she says reassuringly.

"Oh gosh darnit, thank you, m'lady! I'm just so nervous, with all the celebs coming in soon. Can ya believe I get to see Lorcan Hinckwell in person?! He's like the most eligible bachelor in Eubric, ya know? I dunno if he'd ever have eyes for a gal like me, though..."

"Enough blabbering, Phoebe. There is work to do."

The maid mumbles an apology to the maitre d', but flashes an excited smile at Nyx.

"Hey guys, those are some impressive looking instruments." she smiles sweetly and innocently at the were-turtles "So what kind of music do you guys play? I guess you must have been looking forward to playing tonight, huh? And you have Barbariccia Dellamore tonight here too, have you played with her before? What's she like as a person?"

The wereturtles stare at Nyx for a moment before continuing their play.

"Unfortunately the fine artists of the Kappa Quartet do not speak the common tongue. They have come here from the wetlands of Njago to play for this event. I doubt they know Miss Dellamore, since she prefers to sing a capella."

[Flipz]

"So why all the caution, Arthur?"

"There is never reason not to be paranoid in this city, especially when one is in a position of leadership. Also, if the Wolfgang are planning to strike...well, that's even more cause for paranoia."

Arthur eyes his Magic Compass suspiciously. "West? But that can't be right..." He looks to the others. "Why would Steerpike be West of the Theatre, not inside it?"

OOC: For clarity, what side of the building are WE on? West, right?

On a hunch, in an attempt to check if his compass is working properly, he looks for Lord Boomingham, and then Barbariccia.

"Anything unusual inside, Sorrow?"

[Endgame]

Craning my head back, I address the sorceror:

"Because he is planning an infiltration tonight. Looks like Steerpike is coming to crash the party when it is in progress. Didn't we already know that?"

"Out of curiosity, Arthur, when looking for Barbarracia... does the compass poiint to that gold-starred door?"

[Sandy]

OOC: For clarity, what side of the building are WE on? West, right?

QM Note: By west, I of course meant east.

On a hunch, in an attempt to check if his compass is working properly, he looks for Lord Boomingham, and then Barbariccia.

The compass points south, straight into the Theater, for both results.

[Flipz]

Craning my head back, I address the sorceror:

"Because he is planning an infiltration tonight. Looks like Steerpike is coming to crash the party when it is in progress. Didn't we already know that?"

"Out of curiosity, Arthur, when looking for Barbarracia... does the compass poiint to that gold-starred door?"

The compass points south, towards the Theater, for both results.

"Hmm...perhaps. The compass DID point toward the theatre, in any event, so contrary to my paranoia, the singer is not, in fact, Steerpike in disguise...anyone else you can think of that it might be a good idea to check up on?" Arthur glances inside and sees the Watchman on duty. Arthur attempts to recognize the man.

[Endgame]

"Try Donny, Violetta, and Ulric for the heck of it.

Someone, press their body against the door while I check something out. Nagure, if its you, please take care not to crush the doorframe."

Walking across the corridor, careful not to trample or be trampled on by the frantic assitants, I approach the star-pressed doo and address the sleepy guard in front of it.

"Not too exciting of a patrol so far, huh?"

[Flipz]

Arthur checks to be sure there is no one ambushing them from above, then presses his body against the door as soon as Sorrow is through it. While he waits, he checks his Magic Compass for the locations of Donny Dozenhands, Violetta the Cat Burglar, and Ulric.

[Zepher]

Boomingham nods at the maitre d'.

"Very serious," he murmurs to both of his companions. "Might want to keep an eye on him. He never even gave up his name." Boomingham glances around. "Well, there doesn't seem much to do before the party begins. Thothwick, would you mind going to talk to that Orcish waiter? Nyx, you might have a little bit of luck with that suave looking gentleman over there." Boomingham himself walks around and checks the two potted plants absently, and then checks the floral arrangements on each table before taking a seat.

[Flipz]

Arthur also looks for any overhangs above the alley.