1.2 Descent to the Sewers

Slink takes the orphans to the sewer entrance where he saw Milly's kidnappers descend. The shaft is located in the northwest corner of an alleyway that opens off Golden Serpent Street and Nindabar street, just east of Mhalsymber's Way. Those with any sense of direction realize that the shaft is directly east of The Market, and they exit the hustle and bustle of the commercial Castle Ward and enter North Ward, a place you don't commonly frequent, because this is where many nobles live.

The streets are relatively quiet, but a group of orphans certainly attract some curious, or even suspicious looks. Slink confidently strides along as though he belongs there, and slides into the alley off Golden Serpent Street. He gestures for the group to follow him quickly.

(Roll stealth.)

After the others have entered Szent will take position as rear guard. Hammer in hand he keeps a bit of distance between himself and Feylinde but not enough to get left behind.

As Slink slides into the alley the suddenness of his maneuver takes many of the orphans by surprise. Alanya is focused on the rogue and sticks to his heels, but Rufio's eyes are turned by a well dressed young lass walking her dog. The momentary distraction causes Feylinde to accidentally walk into Rufio. The embarrassing collision causes both to stop and Szent bundles into both of them.

The fiasco is enough to cause the lass to look over at the three of them wondering what they are doing. She calls out, "Are you OK?"

Meanwhile the rest of the party successfully disappear into the alley leaving Rufio, Feylinde and Szent blinking at the young lass.

Slink is standing at the end of the alley waiting for the party to arrive. Seeing only five of them, he asks, "Lost some already? This doesn't bode well."


(Rufio, Feylinde and Szent roll persuasion to converse with lass; roll perception if in alley)

Szent instantly responds to the lasses' question with a courtesy only Paladins can muster. "We're fine thanks." The girl seems convinced, but blushes slightly, clearly taken by Szent's charisma. Feylinde interjects with her just joking around comment and the girl smiles. "Well, it was funny. But I must be on my way." She gives a slight curtsy to Szent, making sure to catch his eye, then murmurs something to her dog before walking away.

Everyone enters the alley, and Elden notices a grate located just behind Slink's feet. The rogue traces Elden's gaze and nods. "Yes, this is the way into the sewers, but we had better hurry, before anyone else sees us." He pulls on one edge of the grate, and it levers up effortlessly, rotating around its hinge. "There's a ladder that descends, but take care, it can be slippy from rain and moss."

(If you descend on ladder roll athletics check to grip ladder while descending. Or acrobatics to avoid feet slipping on the rungs). Only one roll, your choice.