This is a report of the notable archaeological items discovered in the lost colony of Taldor—estimated to have been established shortly after the founding of Corentyn in 1520 ar—uncovered by the Athenaeum in Kharijite.
Item 1: Ancient broken Taldan clay pots.
Item 2: A ruined building manufactured in ancient Taldan style.
Item 3: Four Taldan statues depicting the founders of the colony.
Item 4: Two golden lion statues.
Item 5: A large statue of the god Abadar.
PLAYER HANDOUT #2: OPENED LETTER:
PLAYER HANDOUT #3: INTERROGATION REPORT:
Inmate: P66742—Niara Cremden
Identification: Female human
Occupation: Maintenance at Aspis headquarters
Plaintiff: Ianareth Alazario
Charge: Unlawful communication of inside trade information discussed between the plaintiff and the inmate’s employer
Information: Successful interrogation—inmate admitted having overheard the plaintiff state that Aspis agent Kitio Aspenthi would be performing covert operations in Aspenthar for the foreseeable future at the organization’s behest. Inmate acknowledged being in violation of her employment contract by sharing this information with parties other than registered Aspis agents and collaborative contractors (i.e. the plaintiff).
PLAYER HANDOUT #4: INTERROGATION REPORT:
Inmate: P66759—Raleri Zetryl
Identification: Female human
Occupation: Ship laborer (suspected Pathfinder agent)
Plaintiff: Ianareth Alazario
Charge: Willful disruption of a lawful exchange organized by the plaintiff between her affiliated organization (i.e. Aspis Consortium) and a contracted third party (i.e. Order of the Rack)
Information: Unsuccessful interrogation—inmate expired before confession could be obtained. Original exchange between the interested parties (i.e. transfer of one Bell of Obedience from the Aspis Consortium to the Order of the Rack) resolved normally.
PLAYER HANDOUT #5: GENEALOGICAL RECORDS:
Last documented Davian figurehead: Lannavia Davian, Duchess of the southern Hellcoast and matriarch of her House
Lineage: One male heir, Hekerius Davian
Following the Battle of a Hundred Kings in 4639 AR. House Davian suffered almost complete annihilation at the hands of their empowered rivals, House Thrune. Davian properties were seized and redistributed among Thrune loyalists, family histories were destroyed in Clarity Pyres, and all potential heirs to Davian lands were executed.
Historian’s Note: Evidence suggests that Hekerius Davian was adopted into House Dralneen, a minor noble house loyal to Thrune, in the event that hereditary claim to the southern Hellcoast were ever disputed. If my sources are accurate, the late Hekerius Dralneen and Hekerius Davian are one and the same, meaning that Hekerius’s only legitimate child— Paracountess Zarta Dralneen—is the last remaining heir to the Davian title and estate.
Round 1
Magni Stonebow
Samildanach The Dread
Nithrun
OSTENSO GUARDS x2
INTERROGATOR VASENTI
Oggil Redhand
Bold is up.
Noted on all moves setup
Vasenti motions for his underlings to advance and they do, wanting to wipe the sneer off Samildanach's face.
Vasenti himself moves forward his zealous faith pushing him onwards to enusre that he brings in his miscreants.
Holding forth his symbol, Vasenti snarls a word and suddenly he's wreathed in infernal flames that spin around him before settling into his skin, giving him a slightly reddish tinge to his flesh.
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
Oggil moves up next to Sam, readying an attack of his own for if one of them comes in range of him.
Unless anything happens between Oggil and Magni, it may pay to just move Oggil into the main party block of initiative as we will all be posting at the same time.
Round 2
Magni Stonebow
Samildanach The Dread
Nithrun
OSTENSO GUARDS x2
INTERROGATOR VASENTI
Oggil Redhand
Bold is up.
Seeing that their foes are still somewhat far off, the poem spewing monk steps up and readies to knock the lyrics off the first of them that comes running up.
Rolling his eyes at his cowardly enemies, Samildanach spits and holds their gaze, feeling nought but contempt for the pathetic dogs of the Chelish agenda. His hand gripping his Trident tighter, Samildanach takes a step forward and goads them.
"What will your precious Hellknights say about your blasphemous ways?" he calls out in a taunt.
Round 3
Magni Stonebow
Samildanach The Dread
Nithrun
OSTENSO GUARDS x2
INTERROGATOR VASENTI
Round 2
Oggil Redhand
Bold is up.
Angered beyond belief, one of the guards charges forward, eyes only on the arrogant half orc. His longspear dips as he charges and narrowly misses the taunting half orc while his companions rush up as well.
Vasenti's eyes narrow at Samildanach's words but he says nothing else except.
"Take the down. Asmodeous will be pleased with your work today." Longspear 1d20 + 3 + 2 ⇒ (12) + 3 + 2 = 171d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
Oggil advances and tries to stun the lead guard.
"Disappointment is the inevitable result of unrealistic expectations."
Laughing harshly as he deflects the hastily thrust spear of the closest guard. Stepping in close, the Pirate feints with the heavy boss of his Darkwood shield before thrusting his Trident at the warrior's chest.
Round 4
Magni Stonebow
Samildanach The Dread
Nithrun
OSTENSO GUARDS Green 2/8
OSTENSO GUARDS Blue 8/8
INTERROGATOR VASENTI 18/22
Round 3
Oggil Redhand
Bold is up.
Oggil's mutering covers up his chagin of missing his target as his blow goes wide!
Magni's brow cunches as he hastily changes his incantation mide chant to something else invoking more direct aid on the wings of intervention.
Samildanach's trident bites deeply but doesn't bring the man down.
Nithrun's shot finds its mark as his arrow sinks into Vasenti's flesh, causing him to curse rather loudly.
Green drops his spear finding it cumbersome and draws his greatsword instead and attempts to bring it upon Samildanach, his heavy blow not finding his target.
Attack 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (14) + 3 = 172d6 + 3 ⇒ (2, 4) + 3 = 9
Red continues with his harrassment trying to aid his companion with his longer weapon. Targeting the dwarf doesn't aid his aim apparently.
Long spear vs Oggil 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (9) + 3 = 121d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11
Vasenti steps in an swings his mace hard against Samildanach. A chill goes through the Hard bitten Pirate as he feels the ipact of the mace all the way to his bones.......
Heavy Mace Non Lethal 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (18) + 7 = 251d8 + 4 ⇒ (5) + 4 = 9
Intimidate via Enforcer 1d20 + 10 ⇒ (6) + 10 = 16
Shaken for 9 rounds.
Cursing as he feels his ribs protest from the powerful blow, Samildanach can't help his hand shake from the sheer forcefulness of the strike. Keeping his attention on the greatsword wielding foe ahead of him, Samildanach aims to bring him down with another skilful thrust.
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
"As the sun sets day after day, so will you return to your masters empty handed." states Oggil, turning his attention onto the inquisitor himself.
Round 4
Magni Stonebow
Samildanach The Dread
Nithrun
OSTENSO GUARDS Green Dead
OSTENSO GUARDS Blue 1/8
INTERROGATOR VASENTI Overkill.....
Round 4
Oggil Redhand
Bold is up.
I took it that you didn't cast earlier as they weren't anyway near earlier. Apologies.
Samildanach takes down his foe with a well placed thrust while Nithrun again once more 'gifts' the inquistor with another arrow.
Magni's eagle proceeds to Maul the other guard while he casts a divine prayer on Samildanach giving him an additional boost to his already formidable prowess.
The remaining guard looks nervous but he remains true to his training and attempts to skewer Samildanach.
I try! 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (20) + 3 = 231d8 + 3 ⇒ (2) + 3 = 5
Confirm that? 1d20 + 3 ⇒ (5) + 3 = 82d8 + 6 ⇒ (8, 4) + 6 = 18
Vasenti attempts to hit Samildanach once more,
Attack, non lethal 1d20 + 7 ⇒ (19) + 7 = 261d8 + 3 ⇒ (8) + 3 = 11 he cackles as he smashes into Samildanach once more but his mirth is cut off as Oggil pummels him down towards oblivion.
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
Did Oggil connect with the inquisitor? IF so, did the Stun take ?
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
D'oh, missed that
Oggil continues to beat on the inquisitor, his fists running scarlet with the wicked mans blood.
"Unlike the lark, calling to the morning, I normally like little joy in this. For you, I make an exception."
Lol Oggil killed the inquistor with his flurry earlier hence no roll for stun and then he proceeds to make the man into something resembling a pile of meat.
Oggil pummels the very dead Vasenti and then decides to throw a punch at the remaining guard who is by then severely traumatized by the obvious mad dwarf's actions. His ribs take the blow with a loud crack and he looks as if he'd run but for Nithrun's arrow that takes him clean in the chest.
With their persuers removed, making their back to the ship is an easy task and once more you reunite with Zefiro, Tamrin Credence and the rest.
The Queen's Gale sails swiftly and Zefiro begs to know the current condition of his precious histories and how did you hear about his situation.
Tamrin laughs as he recounts his own escape using the Chaos sowed by the party.
"A job well done and an escape that is sure to be recounted as many places as I can get it to be heard."
Once in Andoran, the party reconvene with Zarta Dralneen and Venture-Captain Dennel Hamshanks for debriefing.
Chronicle sheets will be done in a day. Chronicle sheet items dependant on what is reported to the two above People.
Samildanach wastes no time in stripping the inquisitor and his guards of anything useful and taking great pleasure in tossing his body into the sea for the cycle of nature to run its course. Satisfied that they are no longer being followed, Samildanach gladly joins their crew on the Venture Captain's ship. Standing in the briefing room, he gestures to Zefiro and the other bellflower captives.
"We rescued these from a strange torture device in the prison, luckily we didn't have to find out its effects firsthand. With them rescues we had to hustle as the Inquisitor was fast approaching. We caused chaos and ruined their parade to bring Vasenti to distraction and were able to prepare in the docks as Zefiro got free." he pauses and takes a deep swig of ale, having rummaged some up before this briefing. "Killing the Inquisitor wasn't too hard and now here we are. We found some interesting information on the prisoners."
Samildanach doesn't mind either way, in fact spreading chaos in Cheliax actually appeals to him somewhat, but I will avoid mentioning the Zarta documents until we have a consensus
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I'm also fine either way. I'm adding the details about Ianareth Alazario on condition that no one has any objections.
"As was suspected, Ianareth Alazario is a tad on the disloyal side," Nithrun informs the Venture Captain. "A document we found shows that he turned in a suspected Pathfinder by the name of Raleri Zetryl to be interrogated, and she passed away before she was able to give any information."
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
Oggil stands and listens to the others as the group reports.
"Lady Zarta... as turning over a stone uncovers things hidden, so did our investigations turn up some history of your family..."
Turning to the VC he asks "You remember the ghoul we brought back? Is he still helping the society out with historical investigations? "
Cheerful as usual Magni interjects:"Yeah... basically we can prove Ianareth Alazario is working for Cheliax and selling our operatives to Thrune. And we can also prove that our funny lady here has a legitimate claim to Cheliax's throne... good luck with that by the way girlie!"
Edit: I think she deserves to know and 2 of us don't care while Oggil told her so I guess we can tell her. It's her family history after all
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
Actually I'd not decided yet whether to tell the full details, but Oggil is an open kind of a guy and would probably get round to it eventually.
Zarta Dralneen is unaware of her connection to the fallen House Davian and it shows as she grabs the documents that shows her the annotated history identifying her as a descendant of House Davian.
"I...I thank you for bringing to light such information." her lascivious façade dropped for the moment before she turns away, clutching those sheets to her chest.
"I must excuse myself to consider the ramifications of such a thing. My ability to claim my ancestral legacy and lands is stymied so long as House Thrune is in power but this .....this.....is significant."
Venture-Captain Dennel Hamshanks regards your charges against Ianareth Alazario with great dismay.
"I shall see to it the these vile charges are investigated," he fairly bristles at the thought that there is a traitor in their midst.
Tamreen offes naught but a toast.
"It's not often one gets to raise such chaos especially with the pathfinders. You sure know how to stick them." he laughs.
With that I thank all of you for your participation in this game. I'll have the chronicle sheets out soon.
Dwarven monk-8; HP 76/76; Re-roll@+3(+6 FJC) 1/1; Stunning Fist 8/8 (DC18); Ki 8/8; Wand CLW 38/50; AC 20(24 w/mage armor; Fort +10(+12 vs poison); Ref +10(evasion); Will +12;Extra +2 vs spells, +4 vs enchantments; Init +4; Perc +16
On the way back, Oggil talks with the rescued scholar to see if he would be interested in working with the Scarab sages in the future diplomacy:1d20 ⇒ 9
But alas, oddly talking dwarves would not seem to be his thing.
"Aye, grave tidings that our newest ambassador would be proven traitor. At least she hasn't been around lon." Samildanach says gravely before making their way atop deck and enjoying the journey back to Absalom.
