Eolowyn, after you fail your first heal to stabilize check, you realize that if someone doesn't do something on the next round, she will die.
I'll say that Hiko got the Rebuke Death in first (since Eolowyn was doing other things at the same time), and you save the charge.
As you are all healing up, Ambrus Valsin arrives with several additional agents, explaining that he was able to conclude his part of the festivities and hurry over. He examines Dalva (and actually gives you her name), and then authorizes one of the agents to cast remove disease and then remove curse when it appears that the first didn't work to clear the disease on her. The spell combination appears to cure Dalva for now, and she relays her recent studies, the sudden outbreak of madness in the patients, and her own concerns about how quickly her own infection progressed.
She turns herself over to Ambrus to be quarantined for further observation and study, citing that the magical healing she just received may not have been sufficient. She also recommends that the PCs, Valsin, and the other agents submit to an examination by other Society alchemists to ensure that they do not carry and spread the disease further. Were this a weapon Bonekeep’s master had intended to use against Absalom, Dalva speculates, the city is fortunate that he never succeeded in unleashing it.
After spending an hour, Society researchers confirm that any PCs who did not contract tumor infestation are cleared to leave quarantine. They detain any infected PC with Valsin’s blessing, though a PC can participate in the rest of the adventure if he is cured by a spell like remove disease. In thanks for the PCs’ service, Ambrus Valsin offers to pay for the first such spell cast on a PC. He then addresses all of the agents.
"In the past three years, the Pathfinder Society has embarked on as many significant expeditions. We’re about to claim the dwarven sky citadel Jormurdun as our own—a major accomplishment. As you can see, though, these discoveries come at a cost in mortal life, and I need agents who are sharp enough to get the job done, get out alive, and pull out any Pathfinders who aren’t as lucky or capable. Keep up the good work, and you’ll go far.
"Explore, report, and cooperate," Valsin quotes, as he gives an uncharacteristic, honest smile.
Eolowyn and Hyrgan are cured, but Hiko is still affected by the disease. Hiko is not able to continue adventuring until cured.
FYI: Remove Disease costs 150 gp, or 1pp per casting. Note that the party can pool money to pay for the GP cost of the spellcasting service, but not for the PP cost. Also, if Hiko has a reroll (shirt or folio), she may use it for the Remove Disease that Valsin paid for, if she wishes.
Primary Success: Subdue or kill Dalva
Secondary Success: Subdue Dalva Aiger without killing her.
Grand Lodge members succeeded in both conditions! Good job!
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Eolowyn has the spirit of the shadowlodge boon, increasing her contribution to spell casting to heal with 20%. Link to boon.
If the 5 of us each contribute 28.85 gp we have the 150 gp per casting.
GM, I think the easiest way to handle this is if you make the rolls and include a note on the chronicles stating what we contributed, Eolowyn has 730 GP so can easily lend the money to people that don't have the money available.
Everyone ok with this?
"Thank you Captain" Eolowyn answers before she turns to her companions "It isn't fair that Hiko has to stay here because of the disease. She contributed as much as we all did to this exploration, leaving her is not in the spirit of cooperation. I will try to find a cleric that is willing to heal her with a spell. Will you contribute in the costs for spellcasting?"
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Balon is willing to put in some gold to help Hiko cure her disease. He can also spend a few uses of channel energy on himself to remove the ability score damage he currently has, thanks to the Disease variant channeling ability (just because he can).
Can you give me the specifics about the disease that Balon contracted and subsequently cured from himself? He will now be an asymptomatic carrier of the disease, so I need to know the save DCs and effects, etc. :)
You are easily able to find clerics that can help you.
It takes two more castings to cure Hiko of the stubborn disease. This costs each player 57.7gp, if all are pitching in, based on Eolowyn's calculations.
Balon, look up Hungry Flesh on the PRD, that will have the disease.
What is your next step? Many in the party are still down Con and Cha.
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"Good to have you back with us Hiko. Let's get a change of clothes, take a short rest and then we should be off to the Hero's Welcome to see Major Maldris"
Eolowyn puts her efficient quiver in her pathfinder's pouch, stows her armor, buckler and sword in her haversack and changes her adventurer's outfit in a beautifull dress. She puts on matching jewelry and joins her fellow pathfinders again. Her pouch is on her hip and she carries her haversack in her hands.
"I know that my haversack is a detractor here, but I will leave it in the corner of the room. I feel naked as it is, and without my stuff nearby it would be even worse"
The team arrives at the Hero's Welcome and is greeted by Major Colson Maldris. He leads a toast to the late representative, and thoughout, he seems a bit distracted.
During the meal, a courier arrives and hands Maldris a sealed letter from the People's Council. His expression changes to one of intense seriousness. He taps the letter on the table a few times, as if deciding whether to open it, then he breaks the seal and reads silently to himself. He then looks to the party, and says,
"I hold in my hands a warrant for the arrest of none other than Halmont Warrith, the Andoran Envoy of Foreign Cultural Affairs. I along with several high-ranking members of the People’s Council have reason to believe the envoy guilty of embezzling funds and accepting bribes to establish safehouses for foreign spies in Andoran—all secretly funded by our own exiled nobility so that they might recapture their political power and influence. Furthermore, he’s been turning around and selecting his own candidates — many connected to exiled Andoran nobility — who he believes will operate under the “old rules,” and treat
Andoran’s ex-nobility as they were prior to the revolution. In this endeavor, Halmont is quickly becoming a very wealthy and influential man.
"Halmont’s ties run much deeper than perhaps even he realizes, and I suspect that other far more important members within the Council are using Halmont as a scapegoat. At the very least, I am certain Halmont has allies within the Council who would have warned him the second someone issued the warrant. His cronies will be keeping an eye out for me, making it next to impossible for me to approach without him fleeing." He glares at his clenched fist in silent frustration before looking up.
"Perhaps you can help by making this arrest for me. I can lure away some of his allies by traveling away from his residence, and you could then approach without scaring him off. Take the warrant, go to Halmont’s flat, and arrest him, but don’t forget to gather any evidence you can. He’s a true coward, so hopefully he’ll come peacefully. Remember, I need proof that Halmont’s allies have connections to older Andoran noble families ousted during the revolution in order to make our accusations stick."
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Wembly will seek out the Major and try to shake his hand or something.
"Major Maldris, it is an honor to meet you, sir! I have heard so much about you and you were part of the reason I decided to join the Andoran...
I mean Liberty's...I mean...ok, well whichever the name, it is still the best cause in all of Golarion! We will do our best, sir!"
Major Maldris returns Wembley's handshake firmly. "Wembly Templeton, you have always given your best, as has your friend... you call him Whiskers, I believe. The people of Andoran can ask no more of you than you have volunteered to give, and they are grateful. Keep up the good luck, my small friend!"
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"It is an honor to meet you, sir. I am Balon, a humble servant of the Pallid Princess and the Pathfinder Society. I look forward to working with you."
After hearing the explanation:
"An arrest, eh? I must admit, our group is more accustomed to causing more... permanent... ends to those we are charged to find, but I believe we can make this happen for you. I'm sure in doing so, we will find the proof you need. What do you expect of his bodyguards? Are there any specific preparations we could make for dealing with them?"
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Having changed into a fresh, dry outfit, Hiko joins her comrades at the dinner event. She sadly knows very few of the high level functionaries and for the most part joins Eolowyn in the corner, waiting for the dinner to actually start.
After hearing the call for help, Hiko does pipe up, "Hereditary nobility has never appealed, and it sounds as though this man has been flouting many of the written and social laws of your country... I would be glad to assist in his arrest."
With that, the party heads out to find Halmont's apartments in the Foreign Quarter. Major Colson's directions are clear, and you easily find it. It is a semi-attached two story brick building that shares a foundation with its neighbor to the northeast. There are entrances to the north and east. All the curtains are drawn.
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Eolowyn blushes when Hygram complements her on her dress, unsure how to react. Later when Major Maldris asks for her help she quickly stands up
"Off course Major, happy to assist the cause for liberty and freedom"
Outside she quickly puts on her armor and shoulders her backpack. Her dress disappeared when she removed two sleeves from her wrists, revealing a regular explorer's outfit.
At the flats she puts her hand on Balon's shoulder. "Wait a second, let me scout ahead"
She takes out a grappling arrow, attaches it to her rope and shoots it on the roof. She first tries out the rope and then quickly climbs up. On the roof she moves about silently and tries to get a feel for the situation.
The team's timing is supurb, as they all end up at their designated locations at the same time.
When Eolowyn reaches the roof, Eolowyn, Hiko, and Hyrgan hear the sound of a dog barking in the second floor, under the ranger.
