[PFS] Murder on the Throaty Mermaid (Inactive)

Game Master StephNyan

Clues for finding Sephriel's murderer


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Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

acrobatics check: 1d20 + 12 ⇒ (8) + 12 = 20

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

"Well done Talathel; hold that wheel!" As Kolris attempts to encourage his shipmate, he is still attempting to keep an eye on their current target: Ulamon.

Perception: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (11) + 4 = 15 Is Ulamon still on deck and in sight? What does it look like he's doing?


Moving this forward:
Tsakuris, Acrobatics: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14

Seijiro manages to stay on his feet, but Tsakuris again falls flat on his face.

"You alright?!" Velagon, the smuggler, asks Tsakuris. He's also in the cargo hold, running around while trying to assure sure the cargo's safe.

While Talathel stabilizes the ship again by throwing himself against the wheel, Kolris notices the only people on the main deck are himself and most of his fellow Pathfinder.

1d10 ⇒ 4

The ship's rocked back and forth by heavy wind and wild water. The turbulence of the jostling ship causes the entire crew to hold back a violent bout of nausea.

Make Fort saves please! :)

Round 11:
Seijiro
Tsukaris
Talathel
Kolris

Storm

Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

fort save: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (14) + 1 = 15

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

Aaaargh! I made Perception to keep an eye on Ulamon at the start of the storm, and now he's gone! That slippery bastard.

Fortitude, inspiration: 1d20 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (12) + 1 + (4) = 17

"Ulamon's gone! I'm going to try to find him. Hold the wheel! Kolris, taking a beat to steel his nerves, leaps over the rail of the sterncastle onto the main deck, and quickly steps into the Captains cabin, looking for the navigator. Assuming it's not barred or locked; if so, he'll knock loudly to be let in.

Acrobatics, jump: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (15) + 6 = 21

Sovereign Court

M Gnome Oracle/2 (HP 17/17 | AC:19 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMB:0 | CMD:9 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +6 | Will:+4 | Init: -1 | Perc:+2 | Speed 15)
spells:
Spells level 1: 6/6 | CLW 49/50
Animal companion:
/2 (HP 22/22 | AC:19 | T:13 | FF:16 | CMB:+3 | CMD:15 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +5 | Will:+2 | Init: +2 | Perc:+5 | Speed 50)

Fort save: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (17) + 3 = 20

Talathel holds steady in the heavy storm, surprising even himself.
"Well... All in all this isn't too bad. Compared to the rivers at home it is a bit windy, but not all that bad."
He says with a raised voice to get it to the other pathfinders.

Scarab Sages

Male Human (Garundi) Arcanist (School Savant) 1 | HP 8/8 | Init+6; Per +5 | AC 12, T 12, FF 10 | F +1, R +2, W +2 | Arcane Reservoir 3/4 | Spells Lv1 3/3

damm it. How can you stay stand up? Tsakuris asked to Velagon. I'm fine

fort: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4


@Kolris: He's a slippery bastard indeed!

Most of you are able to suppress the feeling of nausea, but as Tsakuris stands up again he opens his mouth and his most recent meal leaves his body. (The nausea will last a while. I will inform you when it's over.)

Velagon laughs in response to Tsakuris. "I'm used to this!"

Meanwhile on the main deck Kolris opens the Captain's cabin and finds it empty. He suddenly recalls seeing the Captain head belowdecks to warm the crew about the incoming storm.

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The storm calms down and, just when the thought of following after the Captain may pop into Kolris's mind, first mate Marzack and Ulamon the navigator emerge from belowdecks.

"Everyone alright?" Marzack asks as he walks up to Kolris and puts a hand on his shoulder, giving the elf a concerned look.

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

Seeing the first mate and navigator together gives Kolris a shiver. "I'm fine," he responds, shrugging the hand off his shoulder.

Bluff: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (18) - 2 = 16 (to make the shrug seem casual instead of nervous and perhaps a bit afraid)

Loudly, Kolris yells up to Talathel, "Talathel, Ulamon and the Mate are here, wondering if we're okay. That wheel didn't mistreat you, did it?" He quickly catches Sephriel's eye, and gives him a head nod with a lifted brow, hoping he'll understand his intent.

Bluff: 1d20 - 2 ⇒ (1) - 2 = -1 (to pass a secret message to Sephriel)

[ spoiler=Sephriel & Sense Motive DC -1] Negative DC? I guess I don't have to spoiler it....
Kolris wants Sephriel to stay close and have his back if something goes down.

"Sephriel, are you okay too?" he asks the kitsune.

But is everything all right below? Why isn't the Captain the one doing the rounds? Kolris gives Ulamon a hard look as he poses a question to the first mate. "Marzack, is the Captain alright? I saw him head belowdecks when the storm started." He gives Ulamon another hard look, not trusting the navigator a bit.

Sense Motive: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21 (to evaluate any answer from Marzack and/or Ulamon)

Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

"I'm fine... I'll go check on the captain!" Seijiro heads toward where the mate and Ulamon emerged from... but he watches them out of the corner of his eye, trying to gauge their reaction to his intention.

sense motive: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (16) + 7 = 23

Sovereign Court

M Gnome Oracle/2 (HP 17/17 | AC:19 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMB:0 | CMD:9 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +6 | Will:+4 | Init: -1 | Perc:+2 | Speed 15)
spells:
Spells level 1: 6/6 | CLW 49/50
Animal companion:
/2 (HP 22/22 | AC:19 | T:13 | FF:16 | CMB:+3 | CMD:15 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +5 | Will:+2 | Init: +2 | Perc:+5 | Speed 50)

Talathel casts produce flame before going to see what the two suspects are doing.
"And what are you two planning?"
His wolf snarls in response to Talathel's distrust of the men.

Scarab Sages

Male Human (Garundi) Arcanist (School Savant) 1 | HP 8/8 | Init+6; Per +5 | AC 12, T 12, FF 10 | F +1, R +2, W +2 | Arcane Reservoir 3/4 | Spells Lv1 3/3

Oh my gods! My Stomach is upset. I do prefer sandstorms to this insane movement. I think I will go upstaris. I really need some fresh air.

when Tsakuris arrives upstaris he can listen to Talathel interrogating the captain.

Please, answer my friend. To impress them he charges on his hand a Ray of Frost.

intimidate, To help Thalathel: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (10) + 2 = 12


@Kolris: I think you're mixing Seijiro up with the elf emissary who was killed. The latter's name was Sephriel.

Both Ulamon and Marzack freeze when Kolris tries to pass his secret message, having clearly heard it. Their eyes then snap to the flame in Talathel's hand. When Tsakuris rejoins you and tries to intimidate the men, just before Seijiro can head belowdecks, Marzack reaches for his weapon.

"Kill them!" Marzack yells at Ulamon. "They're onto us!"

Initiative:
Kolris: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Seijiro: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Talathel: 1d20 - 1 ⇒ (15) - 1 = 14
Tsukaris: 1d20 + 6 ⇒ (10) + 6 = 16

Marzack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (10) + 3 = 13
Ulamon: 1d20 + 1 ⇒ (10) + 1 = 11

Tie breaker:
Seijiro: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 23
Marzack: 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (12) + 3 = 15

Round 1:
Tsaukaris
Talathel
Seijiro

Marzack [Red]
Kolris
Ulamon [Blue]

You're up when your name's in bold! :)

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

Doh! Sorry, I had "S" names on the brain. My bad Seijiro!

Sovereign Court

M Gnome Oracle/2 (HP 17/17 | AC:19 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMB:0 | CMD:9 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +6 | Will:+4 | Init: -1 | Perc:+2 | Speed 15)
spells:
Spells level 1: 6/6 | CLW 49/50
Animal companion:
/2 (HP 22/22 | AC:19 | T:13 | FF:16 | CMB:+3 | CMD:15 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +5 | Will:+2 | Init: +2 | Perc:+5 | Speed 50)

On the top of his lungs Talathel yells.
"The murderers have shown themselves!"
He hurls his flame orb at Ulamon.

Ranged touch Atk: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (19) - 4 = 15
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (1) + 2 = 3

"Forch, get them!"

Handle animal: 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (11) + 10 = 21

The wolf darts forward and also attacks Ulamon.

Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Trip: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (1) + 1 = 2

Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

no problem I suspected it was just a typo or a brain fart

Seijiro turns with a wicked grin when his ruse brings the desired result. Flanking with the wolf, he attacks blue, hopefully while the fellow is prone from the wolf attack.

to hit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (20) + 4 + 2 = 26
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 + 1d6 ⇒ (2) + 1 + (3) = 6

to confirm crit: 1d20 + 4 + 2 ⇒ (11) + 4 + 2 = 17
xtra dmg if crits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6


Before Ulamon can even move Talathel hurls a flame orb at him, hitting him in his chest. Before Ulamon can even recover Foch is upon him, biting the navigator and dragging him down to the deck.

Seijiro grins and, while flanking the prone Ulamon with Forch, strikes. His attack leaves Ulamon disabled.

Round 1:
Tsakuris

Talathel
Seijiro
Marzack [Red]
Kolris
Ulamon [Blue] -17 (Prone & Disabled)

Tsakuris is still up! :)


Could someone post for Tsakuris? Otherwise I'll put him on delay tomorrow.

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

Tsakuris fires a magic missile at Marzack

Magic missile, intense spell: 1d4 + 1 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 + 1 = 5

Scarab Sages

Male Human (Garundi) Arcanist (School Savant) 1 | HP 8/8 | Init+6; Per +5 | AC 12, T 12, FF 10 | F +1, R +2, W +2 | Arcane Reservoir 3/4 | Spells Lv1 3/3

Tsakuris concentrates his energy. Flames cover the deck affecting to the two enemies.

Damage Burning Hands (CL 2): 2d4 + 1 ⇒ (2, 1) + 1 = 4 Reflex CD 16 to half

I have painted the area of efect. only our two enemies are affected
I use my arcane reservoir to increase my caster level to 2


Thank you for the post, Kolris! :) I'll use Tsakuris's own post though, seeing as he's back.

Tsakuris concentrates his energy and sends a wave of flame of the two enemies. Ulamon, already prone, lets out a whelp before he passes out.

Ref, Marzack: 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (10) + 7 = 17

Marzack ends up with some burn wounds, but is still determined to fight. He draws his scimitar and attacks the nearest person; Kolris.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (17) + 5 = 22 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3

The scimitar cuts into Kolris's arm, leaving the elf with a nasty wound.

Round 1:
~
Kolris 6/9HP

Round 2:
Tsakuris
Talathel
Seijiro

Marzack [Red] -2HP
Kolris 6/9HP

Kolris has his first turn while everyone else has his second turn. Don't mind the order you post in, you're all up before Marzack's up again.

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

Kolris draws his sap, hoping to knock Marzack unconscious so that he can be taken into custody alive. "Look around you Marzack, you're surrounded and your accomplice is already down. You will lose today. Surrender now and face your judgment."

(move action: draw weapon, no AoO)

Readied attack, if Marzack doesn't verbally surrender or if Marzack takes more aggressive action:

Sap: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6
Damage, nonlethal: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5

Sovereign Court

M Gnome Oracle/2 (HP 17/17 | AC:19 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMB:0 | CMD:9 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +6 | Will:+4 | Init: -1 | Perc:+2 | Speed 15)
spells:
Spells level 1: 6/6 | CLW 49/50
Animal companion:
/2 (HP 22/22 | AC:19 | T:13 | FF:16 | CMB:+3 | CMD:15 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +5 | Will:+2 | Init: +2 | Perc:+5 | Speed 50)

Talathel throws another fireball as his wolf jumps forward to bite Marzack.

Ranged touch: 1d20 - 4 ⇒ (6) - 4 = 2
Dmg: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (7) + 2 = 9
Trip: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 2 = 14
Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

The ship lurches and Talathel loses his feet, falling on top of Forch in a jumble. His move doesn't add to Kolris's threat just moments ago.

Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

Seijiro moves in on Marzack and strikes at him...

to hit: 1d20 + 4 ⇒ (13) + 4 = 17
dmg if hits: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (4) + 1 = 5

"Listen to reason... give up while you've still got your life... "

Scarab Sages

Male Human (Garundi) Arcanist (School Savant) 1 | HP 8/8 | Init+6; Per +5 | AC 12, T 12, FF 10 | F +1, R +2, W +2 | Arcane Reservoir 3/4 | Spells Lv1 3/3

This day has been a though one and Tsakuris can't concentrate his most powerfull magic. He decides to use a cantrip against their opponent.

Ray of Frost (Range Touch): 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (18) + 2 = 20
damage: 1d3 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4


"Never!" Marzack yells to Kolris and dodges the latter's sap.

Talathel's flame orb misses, and Forch's fangs are dodged rather easily.

Seijiro's attack hits its mark, and through gritted teeth Marzack says, "If I surrender my life's ruined. I will take over this ship right now, right here!"

Tsakuris sends a ray of frost at Marzack and wounds him further.

Scimitar: 1d20 + 5 ⇒ (9) + 5 = 14 Damage: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (3) + 1 = 4

Marzack attacks Kolris with a sloppy swing and misses.

Round 2:
~
Kolris 6/9HP

Round 3:
Tsakuris
Talathel
Seijiro

Marzack [Red] -11HP
Kolris 6/9HP

Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

"If you don't surrender, your life is over... You'll take nothing, foolish one."


I'll let you know he's not going to listen, no matter what you say.

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

Kolris swings in again, still determined to keep the man alive so that he may be brought to justice.

Sap: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (19) + 2 = 21
Damage, nonlethal: 1d6 + 2 ⇒ (4) + 2 = 6

Sovereign Court

M Gnome Oracle/2 (HP 17/17 | AC:19 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMB:0 | CMD:9 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +6 | Will:+4 | Init: -1 | Perc:+2 | Speed 15)
spells:
Spells level 1: 6/6 | CLW 49/50
Animal companion:
/2 (HP 22/22 | AC:19 | T:13 | FF:16 | CMB:+3 | CMD:15 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +5 | Will:+2 | Init: +2 | Perc:+5 | Speed 50)

Talathel points at Marzack and a slash of light appears in front of his eyes.

Casting Flash, DC 15 Fort save to negate.

Forch keeps up his attacks, trying to down the man.

Atk: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (16) + 2 = 18
Trip: 1d20 + 2 ⇒ (3) + 2 = 5
Dmg: 1d6 + 1 ⇒ (5) + 1 = 6


Kolris swings his sap and hits Marzack, after which Forch bites Marzack. The first mate drops to the deck, face first.

Combat's over!

Captain Veane comes rushing from below deck with a surprised look on his face.

"Why did ye beat up me first mate 'n navigator!?" he exclaims with disbelief, eyes wide.

Time to present your evidence. In case you want to wake Ulamon and Marzack up to interrogate them, you can. They're just unconscious.

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

Kolris holds both of his hands out, his sap hanging from one, to show that he means the Captain no harm. "We made sure to take them alive, Captain, but they attacked us. They plotted to overthrow your command and install Marzack as the new captain."

He walks over to Marzack and kneels. "Does anyone have rope?" he asks, looking up at the group and the Captain. "We should bind them before we wake them." He waits for someone to produce some rope, then continues as he begins to bind Marzack's hands.

"I can't be certain that they won't deny this to your face, but know that Ulamon admitted this to mine: They planned to use the dishonor of Sephriel's murder to remove you as Captain of this vessel so that Marzack could take over. I hadn't yet ascertained if they planned the assassination themselves or just took advantage of the opportunity." Kolris tosses the rope to the person nearest Ulamon, and motions to have him tied up as well.

Kolris stands and looks to the others, to see if they have anything else to add.

Sovereign Court

M Gnome Oracle/2 (HP 17/17 | AC:19 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMB:0 | CMD:9 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +6 | Will:+4 | Init: -1 | Perc:+2 | Speed 15)
spells:
Spells level 1: 6/6 | CLW 49/50
Animal companion:
/2 (HP 22/22 | AC:19 | T:13 | FF:16 | CMB:+3 | CMD:15 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +5 | Will:+2 | Init: +2 | Perc:+5 | Speed 50)

"Ulamon wanted to get promoted, but wasn't allowed under your command. The two got together and plotted all of this. He also seemed to have a grudge against elves, since he was the only survivor of ship wreck caused my the mordant spire elves."
Talathel adds to Kolris.

Scarab Sages

Male Human (Garundi) Arcanist (School Savant) 1 | HP 8/8 | Init+6; Per +5 | AC 12, T 12, FF 10 | F +1, R +2, W +2 | Arcane Reservoir 3/4 | Spells Lv1 3/3

Koldris, you can use mine Tsakuris offers to the elf one rope. I can't explain better what has happened here. Unfortunately, we can't avoid Sephriel's murder

Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

Seijiro offers his own rope so Tsakuris' doesn't need to be cut to bind a second prisoner. 'Oh captain, I'm so glad you're alright. When they came up without you, I feared for your life."


Captain Veane gives Seijiro a wry smile. "Thanks, lad."

He turns to look at Ulamon and Marzack as you tie them up. "I got some potions to wake 'em up. Let us hear what they be sayin' for themselves."

After the potions have been poured into their mouths both Ulamon and Marzack wake up. They look at their Captain and at you with a mixture of shock and defeat.

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

"Well here we are. The best we can say is that your folly hasn't ended with your deaths." Kolris leans in close, and speaks in a soft, even voice. "The Captain would like to hear what you have to say. Please don't be foolish enough to try to lie about things."

Intimidate: 1d20 + 8 ⇒ (8) + 8 = 16 +2 vs. people from Cheliax = 18

"The only thing that I still want to know is if you planned Sephriel's assassination with the elves, or if you just took advantage of what must have looked like a fortunate situation."


Ulamon's the first to give in, knowing his ruse is up. He confesses that he killed Sephriel while Marzack kept what, and didn't mind killing Sephriel because of his hatred for the Mordant Spire elves. The plan was to blame Sephriel's death on someone else and discredit Captain Veane, after which Marzack would take command of the ship. When Marzack would've become captain, Ulamon would've been promoted to first mate.

With the beans already spilled by his accomplice, Marzack also confesses to what he did. He admits that he and Ulamon had been planning to kill Sephriel for a while. When the aquatic elves suddenly attacked and Marzack noticed Thanzeril the bodyguard wasn't where he should've been, he recognized the opportunity. He kept watch while Ulamon killed Sephriel, and afterward they disposed of the dagger Ulamon used by feeding it to the rust monsters while Velagon wasn't looking. Marzack's motive was the same as Ulamon's: he wanted a higher position aboard the ship.

"Fer Pete's sake, ye fools!" the captain exclaims. "Th' only promotion ye fellows just made be fer a position in th' Mordant Spire elves' prison! That be, if they don't hang ye!"

Captain Veane then turns to you. "I be so sorry fer th' way I reacted before, blamin' ye fer all 'tis. Ye just saved me hide! We gunna deliver these scumbags to th' Mordant Spire elves so they can punish them fer their foul crime. Thank ye, Pathfinders!"

Grand Lodge

HP 25/25, AC 16 t14, ff13, saves F 0, R 9, W 3; bab 2 (melee 5, ranged 5), cmb 3, cmd 17, init +3; panache 1/1; clw 48 | kitsune rogue/2, investigator/2 | -6 *
skills:
acro 8, apprs 7, bluff 8, climb 2, craft: alch 9, diplo 11, dd 10, disguise 11, escap 5, k arc dung eng geo hist loc nat nob planes rel 7, ling 7, perc 10*, sm 10, slt of hand 6, soh 4, stealth 7, umd 7

"You're welcome. I'm not a big fan of many forms of punishment, but I'd say these two deserve whatever they may face." Seijiro shudders slightly as he thinks about what Ulamon and Marzack may have coming, and gives them a sympathetic look... "My condolences to you both... if the worst should happen, may you find forgiveness from the gods, for the elves will probably offer none."

Sovereign Court

M Gnome Oracle/2 (HP 17/17 | AC:19 | T:16 | FF:14 | CMB:0 | CMD:9 | Fort: +3 | Ref: +6 | Will:+4 | Init: -1 | Perc:+2 | Speed 15)
spells:
Spells level 1: 6/6 | CLW 49/50
Animal companion:
/2 (HP 22/22 | AC:19 | T:13 | FF:16 | CMB:+3 | CMD:15 | Fort: +5 | Ref: +5 | Will:+2 | Init: +2 | Perc:+5 | Speed 50)

Talathel nods.
"I hope others may learn from your mistakes..."
He turns around and prepares himself for the rest of the journey.

Dark Archive

Male LN Elven Investigator/Swashbuckler 5 | HP: 35/35 | AC: 23 19 (14 Tch, 15 Fl; +1 traps) | CMD: 20 (16 Fl; +1 traps) | F: +2, R: +10 (+1 traps), W: +2 (+2 ench.; +3 illu.) | Init: +8 +4 | Perc: +16 +13 (+2 traps), SM +14 +13 | Speed 30 ft; climb 10; swim 10'' | Active conditions: whispers of evil, heightened awareness, monkey fish, shield

"Captain, there is no apology necessary. We were tasked with Sephriel's protection and we failed in that. I'm only glad that nothing worse came of this crime." He looks at the pair bound on the deck, and eyes the navigator in particular. "Learn to curb your prejudice. We're smarter than you are, and we have much more time to plan against you."


Conclusion

In the morning two days following the squall and your confrontation with Sephriel’s killers, the Throaty Mermaid arrives at the Mordant Spire as planned. An enormous, extravagant elven galleon meets the smugglers’ vessel a mile from the shore, sending a smaller boat between the ships as an envoy. Captain Veane explains the events of the journey since Magnimar to the small band of masked elves who come aboard. They nod solemnly, and seem unusually calm given the cold-blooded murder of one of their diplomats. As Veane ends his story, another figure climbs over the ship’s rail onto the deck—Sephriel.

"Good day," Sephriel says as he steps aboard. "I guess I owe you an explanation, don't I?"

"I never leave the Mordant Spire for human lands without ensuring that a clone awaits me in safekeeping. I sincerely thank you for hunting down and uncovering my murderer. I now have a much better idea of who the Mordant Spire’s enemies are and who can be trusted. The Pathfinder Society seems an organization worth trusting."

After a lavish elven meal for the entire crew and the Mordant Spire envoys, Sephriel and his retinue depart for their island home, and the Throaty Mermaid sets sail for Riddleport, where you will catch passage back to Absalom.

It took us a while, but we've completed the scenario :)

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