PFS 6–05: Slave Ships of Absalom (Inactive)

Game Master Wilmannator

Cast:

Venture-Captain Ambrus Valsin

Steward of the Grand Lodge, meticulous and has a no-nonsense attitude. Gave the pathfinders their current mission.

Mission statement
Portrait

Lady Darchana Madiani

Senior Lesser Councilwoman, Archdean of the Arcanamirium, Second Spell Lord of Absalom, matron of the noble House Madinani. Gave the Society this mission through Ambrus Zey.

First mention of Lady Darchana
Portrait of Lady Darchana Madinani
First appearance

Lady Silviana Dimora

Lesser noble whose slave handmaiden, Atlag, was being scried upon at Lady Darchana's party.

First mention of Lady Silviana

Majordomo Milana

Lady Silviana's majordomo, running the household in her Lady's absence.

First appearance

Mahjub Mahdi

Slave trader and owner of Mahdi's Chattel. Appears to have sold Atlag to Lady Silviana.

First mention
First appearance
Mahjub spills the beans
Portrait

Captain Waheeda Wardak

Slaver captain of the At Sea slave ship. Known to sell slaves to Mahjub Mahdi.

First mention
First appearance
Portrait

Ibid's Notes:

1. Venture-Captain: Ambrus Valsin
2. Master of Spells: Aram Zey
3. (Her Ladyship) Lady Darchana (Archdean of the Arcanamirium): dinner party, guest's handmaiden w/ previously unknown scrying sensor
4. Atlag: handmaiden of Lady Silviana Dimora, w/ scrying sensor
5. Lady Silviana Dimora: Owner of Atlag
6. Milana: Lady Silviana's majordomo (may know more about the handmaiden/origins)
7. Solicitor: Salbus (Chelish, located in the coins)
8. Mahjub Mahid: Owner of the parlor, 'Mahid's Chattel', sold Atlag to Lady Silviana Dimora. Worships Angazhan, the Ravener King?
9. Sanguine Beast: Street toughs running protection racket in Misery Row.
10. Waheeda Wardak: Okeno pirate, captain of the vessel, At Sea. In possession of enslaved Pathfinder. (previously sold eight slaves, ledger available)
11. At Sea: Vessel. Currently disguised as the ship, Kat Season? kAT SEAson, very clever...
12. Jemina: Lady Darchana's estate manager
13. Lilia Ginsi: Inspector Second Class at the Harbormaster’s Grange.
14. Zigil: Pilot, registered member of the Pilot’s Guild. Navigates vessels through Flotsam Graveyard.
15. Curtzog: First Mate of the At Sea/Kat Season, according to the ledger. (half-orc)
16. Kinore: Kennel master. Recently joined the crew of the At Sea?
17. Rilla Lavon: Enslaved Pathfinder (druid)
18. Muhlia: The architect of this treacherous plan.

Task A: Learn origins of Lady Darchana's servant, investigate and learn the source of the scrying sensor.

Task B: Secure recompense for Lady Silviana for her handmaiden purchased from Mahjub Mahdi.

Task C: Verify Kat Season is the disguised vessel, At Sea.

Task D: Capture Waheeda Wardak, if possible. Obtain any documentation in Captain Wardak's possession.

Task E: Rescue enslaved Pathfinder.

Task F: Find Muhlia, the architect.

Overview

A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1-5.

The metropolis of Absalom promotes commerce in its many forms, and although slavery is legal, it is increasingly common for citizens to frown on the institution. The practice becomes more questionable when an ally of the Pathfinder Society traces an attempt at supernatural surveillance through a slave. Sent as independent sleuths, the PCs must track down the source of this espionage, which takes them deep into underbelly of one of Absalom’s darkest industries.

Content in “Slave Ships of Absalom” also contributes directly to the ongoing storylines of the Liberty’s Edge and Sovereign Court factions.

Written by Mark Garringer.