[PFS] 2-13: Murder on the Throaty Mermaid (Inactive)

Game Master Deane Beman

Faction Missions:

• Silver Crusade:

  
  The ship’s navigator, Ulamon, has served on many ships, including the Polished Barnacle, which the Mordant Spire elves destroyed. The Polished Barnacle was among the fleet of Sargavan vessels that defeated Cheliax’s navy in 4643 ar. All of the Barnacle’s crew since received special rings from the Sargavan government that I believe may serve us well in our ongoing feud with the Chelish fleet. Do what you need to in order to gain this from Ulamon.

  Additionally, a not-so-secret stowaway on the ship, a wererat named Snig Lacorse, could be used as an asset on another vessel were he spying on Andoran’s behalf. Convince him to disembark in Riddleport where we will place him aboard a more strategically beneficial ship.

• Cheliax:

  
  It has come to my attention that among the Throaty Mermaid’s crew is a half-elven woman with a most curious background and certain exceptional “talents.” She is currently in the employ of the ship’s captain, but I would be ever so grateful if you could negotiate her employment on my behalf. Given her pedigree it would please me greatly to have such an asset among my court.

  Additionally, I need you to hide the enclosed coin somewhere on Sephriel’s person. Cheliax has much to gain by learning the secrets of the Mordant Spire and the lost continent of Azlant. Her Majestrix’s best diviners are set to scry on the elven dignitary once he has returned to his island citadel.

• Osirion:

  
  First, find enclosed a special cabochon from the Ruby Prince himself, which he wishes to be given to Sephriel’s bodyguard, an elf named Thanzeril. He is a vocal proponent for the opening of Azlant’s ruined shores to the world. The Ruby Prince shares this view of our own desert ruins. Ensure Thanzeril knows he isn’t alone in his desire to see the secrets of the past open to modern man.

  Additionally , I’d like you to retrieve the iconic pipe from the Throaty Mermaid’s figurehead. With all the ancient relics smuggled by Captain Veane and his crew, having a scrying focus to further monitor the vessel’s activities would be invaluable.

• Taldor:

  
  Among the Throaty Mermaid’s crew is a skilled assassin from the Woodbane Hunters guild. I want to hire this woman, named Azuretta, to eliminate a particularly annoying elven problem I’ve been having. Enclosed is a sealed letter to Azuretta; ensure that she gets it. If she accepts the assignment, she’ll sign and return the letter to you. In this case, get it to me as soon as you reach land.

  I’ve also received a tip that the ship’s cook owns a rare tome on disguising poisons in everyday foods. If you can, bring me her copy of Concocted Libations to Die For. I’ve an upcoming dinner party where it may be useful.
  

  
  

Initiative
[dice=Ouroboreia]1d20+7[/dice]
[dice=Thanagar Hol]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Tyraneus]1d20+6[/dice]
[dice=Silas]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Lia]1d20+3[/dice]
[dice=Chasik]1d20+1[/dice]

Perception
[dice=Ouroboreia]1d20+10[/dice]
[dice=Thanagar Hol]1d20+2[/dice]
[dice=Tyraneus]1d20+5[/dice]
[dice=Silas]1d20+4[/dice]
[dice=Lia]1d20+10[/dice]
[dice=Chasik]1d20+0[/dice]