[IC] Aqua Mortis (Session 1)

No need to use the Triumph to get them to talk; that's a given, assuming you're all able to get this mask to stick. I think at this point we're just waiting on Hildar (?) to make a Stealth check vs. RP to dive behind you and Tronus.

As for Tronus drawing his sword and shield -- I think the nature of the mask you're under makes that hard to do. It's not a full Invisibility spell, so you'll need to remain still to remain camouflaged against the castle wall. But let's say you can try to draw your weapon for a Stealth check vs. RP + Blk?

That said, Nekurr's Triumph could be used to upgrade Hildar's Stealth check to hide, or Tronus's Stealth check to draw a weapon unnoticed. Or a narrative use, of course.

Here's where we are:

Hildar: Give me a Stealth check vs. RP + Blk, with a boost.

Tronus: Give me a Stealth check vs. RP + Blk to get either the sword or the shield out without breaking the mask. Or just wait to see what happens if you'd rather not try that.

Nekurr's Triumph can be used to upgrade either of these checks, or for a narrative use.

I'll wait, and see what happens I guess.

if we're going into combat, could the despair/threats be something that gives them a permanent extra setback? maybe they see it is an illusion but it still works somehow or has a secondary effect?

You're describing the Blur special effect for the Mask spell; it adds an automatic Threat to any combat checks targeting Tronus or Nekurr as long as Hildar maintains the spell. I'll allow that for the Despair for one of the two threats (this is a minion group and a Rival who acts alone).

That said, you're not in combat yet, so mcneils5 can make the call if he thinks that's likely.

Any way Nekurr may recognize any of these... how to say... nice gentlemen from his... proselyting activities

LOL. Sure, for a Story Point, you recognize one. Or save the Story Point and try your luck on a roll: Formidable Knowledge (Geography): PPPPP, but with three boosts for your familiarity with the local gambling houses near the castle, and for Orcs being pretty rare in civilized lands. You can team up with Hildar on this; he's got 5 Intellect.

Feel free to roll it, CESN. Looks like Mcneils5 is going to be away for a few days.

Hildar's amazing knowledge pool is made available to cats

I added a B from Nekurr's help? Threat... we recognize him but he recognizes Nekurr?

Unless you pursue them, you're left alone in the corridor.

I guess put my previous comment for after Nekurr asks his question and they go around the corner for context.