Hearing the high-pitched squeal of a woman somewhere which<em>couldn't</em>belong to Akram, the thugs stopped in their tracks as the casket popped open and the mourners dropped it in fright.<br/><br/>"Fuck this!" one of the thugs shouted.  "I ain't dealing with no undead!"  Falling for the trick, they ran in the opposite direction.  By the time they realized they had been tricked, "Akram" was long gone.<br/><br/><em>Gain 3 units of distance from the toughs, losing them.  Gain 800 experience for outsmarting the toughs.</em><br/><br/>The street curved around so that Menya crossed paths with the Cheliaxians again.  This time they were at a hurried pace, clear on getting away from the chaos and trouble a block away.<br/><br/>"You think we're being followed?" one of them asked Hannelore.<br/><br/>"Either way, we're getting off the streets!" she exclaimed as she ducked into a series of nearby tenements near the western canal.  The multi-storied homes of mud and brick were close and crowded, providing travelers plenty of hiding spots.<br/><br/>Roll a Stealth check (DC 20) to track the Cheliaxians.  On a failure you get spotted, and one of the tenement locals starts calling for help. (https://elliquiy.com/forums/dicebot.php?r=61445)<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If you succeed on the Stealth</div><div class="spoiler_body">Cramped and dirty, the tenements are home to the people of Sothis unable or unwilling to find decent work elsewhere in the city.  Beggars huddled at the walls asked Hannelore and Menya if they could spare a coin or bit of food as she passed.  The last of the "pilgrims" shut the door to a washroom behind them.  Menya found it easy to listen in on their conversation.<br/><br/>"We can't trust anyone in this city anymore, things are getting too out of hand!"<br/><br/>"I've told you, we stick out way too much!  I wouldn't be surprised if Aspis or the Pathfinders caught onto us!"<br/><br/>Hannelore's voice could be heard.  "It's clear that we need a change of plans.  We're departing for the pyramid of Acherres II.  One of the bargefolk in the canals should provide us a good opportunity of escape from this city."<br/><br/>If Menya continues to follow them, they make their way down to a barge on the canal and slip some coin into the hands of a barge captain.  Soon enough the canal opens and they sail out alongside other barges and boats.</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">If you fail on the Stealth</div><div class="spoiler_body">"Who are you people?!  Why are you in our homes?!  Get out!"<br/><br/>Menya's confronted with some locals threatened by the sudden arrival of strangers.  In a short amount of time they're calling either for the city watch or local vigilantes to help them.  The Cheliaxians break into a mad sprint, and just as Menya makes her way around the tenements she sees them far down on one of the barges.</div></div><br/><br/>Regardless of whether Menya managed to remain undetected, Hanifa finally made her way toward her.  "It wasn't hard finding you," she said, panting.  "So...what happened?"<br/><br/>Assuming that Menya tells her everything, Hanifa's demeanor changes.  "We should inform the local Pathfinder branch of what happened.  Perhaps they'll be able to help us."<br/><br/>She smiles a little if told about the barges.  "They're going to have a hard road," the replied.  "Barges are far slower than traditional books.  We should be able to outrace them on horseback, even if they get a several hour head start."<br/><br/>"And besides," she said with a mischievous smile, "we did make a promise to someone to meet us later tonight..."<br/><br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">Sandswept Hall, Pathfinder Society Sothis Branch</span></div><br/>The day was growing late, as the heat of the sun dimmed to the dull orange of dusk.  The Pathfinder lodge of Osirion was based out of an ancient jail cell, and the organization made a fair bit of money by allowing the government to stuff its prisoners there when the jails got too overcrowded.  To counteract this grimness, gardens inside its walls were a scene of tranquility: grapevines hung as latticework on the walls, and trees bearing dates, sycamores, and tamarisk provided cool shade to scholars in need of some fresh air.<br/><br/>The Venture-Captain, Norden Baleniir, listened to the reports of Menya and Hanifa (the latter omitting their bath house hijinks).  "Thank you for your concern," he answered.  "I doubt that the Consortium will move openly now.  We've been in this city long enough that us crossing paths will lead to all-out war.  If anything, you should remain cautious outside the city limits.  This information about this artifact crown is quite intriguing; we can't allow devil-worshipers or amoral merchants to get their hands on it.  To that end, I'll provide you with some supplies to help you in your ventures to Pharaoh Acherres II's pyramid."<br/><br/>Presenting her what appeared to be an ebon compass, Norden placed it in Menya's hands.  "This is a wayfinder, (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic-items/wondrous-items/wondrous-items/r-z/wayfinder-standard/wayfinder-ebon) a fusion of art, magic, and technology from the knowledge of ancient Azlant.  Every member of the Pathfinder Society who proves themselves gains one of these, and I think it's time that you had one.  This wayfinder will help you see in the dark, perfect for the exploration of Osirion's many ancient tombs.  And once per day, if you say the command words<em>Ratzia,</em>it will blot out the immediate area in darkness.  It's known that ioun stones can enhance the power of a wayfinder, although our research into this avenue is far from complete.  Use it wisely."<br/><br/>In addition to their signature magic item, the Venture-Captain provided Menya with a Chronicler's Kit (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/ultimateEquipment/gear/adventuringGear.html) (it can be carried by the two horses once she and Hanifa leave).<br/><br/><div align="center"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 18pt;">The Golden Scarab Hotel, Night-time</span></div><br/><div align="center">(http://i.imgur.com/47VrVzt.jpg?1)</div><br/>At Hanifa's suggestion, she and Menya cleaned themselves and put on some perfume and some nice clothes bought at the bazaar for Namir's arrival.  Hanifa wore a striking blue set of robes exposing her navel,  plus a veil which left only her eyes visible.  As expected, she met them in the common room downstairs along with five of the men Menya "massaged" earlier at the Lovely Hands Bath House.  Hanifa nearly gasped at seeing the number of them.<br/><br/>"Don't tell me you've invited any more guys?!" she whispered to Menya.  She hoped that her partner made it clear that she wouldn't be expected to "entertain" them all at once.  Even one guy was a handful!<br/><br/>As a gesture of goodwill they all offered to pay for tonight's meal.  The food ordered was diverse and tasty, ranging from coffee and tea to drink, chickpeas, fish from the river, flatbread with hummus, and spicy stew!<br/><br/>To their pleasant surprise, all the men were fun to talk to.  Eager to entertain, they regaled Menya and Hanifa with jokes and songs to get their spirits up from a tiring day.  One of them, a man named Aali, was a traveling bard and storyteller spinning stories of ancient Garund, such as the ballad of Bilal the Pious, a man of great courage who crossed the sea of reunite with his beloved, traveling to all manner of fanciful far-off islands (such as a giant turtle and a mountain made entirely of magnets!).<br/><br/>As their meal came to a close it was time for them to retire upstairs.  Swapping kisses and caresses the men eagerly carried them to the bedroom and closed the door.  Clothes were taken off, knots undone, as their desires built up for the inevitable pleasure that was sure to come.  Unclothed and surrounded, Hanifa clutched Menya's hand, faced with six equally naked and well-hung men.<br/><br/>"So, how's this gonna be done?" Bilal asked.  "One at a time, or several at once?"<br/><br/>"Ummm, how about we talk things slow and steady, then see where things take us?"  Hanifa laughed nervously.<br/><br/>After taking a deep breath, Hanifa approached Namir, taking his manhood in her hand like she did back at the bath house, kissing his mouth as he lifted one of her legs up.  A nearby man approached her from behind...<br/><br/><em>First, roll a Constitution check to see how long you can last.  Then, roll a Perform (Sex) check.</em>