Diazepane manages to get his frosty bomb onto the other alchemist (the Union's definitely going to hear about that!)
But Ichio stab stab stabs the downed man and he goes limp and motionless.
Diazepane realizes that Shimazi has cast Divine Favor upon himself a moment before Grandblade slashes him with his sword.
Crowe - big, angry, fast Crowe - walks out of the fog.
"You! You ruined our tea ceremony!"
And with that, the final battle of the Island Siege ends almost before it begins with Shimazi never getting to strike a blow.
Shortly after he falls, a quartet of actual kirin fly over the island. The remaining troops scatter or are killed by their majestic fury.
Anyone who investigates Tsuneo, Li and the servants discover they have been paralyzed by the same poison the alchemists used on their blades.
If the party does not heal them (ability damage) the kirin come into the cave and do so once the attackers have been routed.
They say little, if anything to the mortals, only ensuring all is well before departing as quickly as they came.
Eventually, you teleport back the way you came, arriving in the Lantern Lodge. For a few days you are left to your own devices before being called back.
Amara is as poised as ever, though she is noticeably wan and weak. That doesn't stop her from performing another tea ceremony with aplomb and skill.
“Several years ago I arrived in Absalom as a nearly unknown figure who spoke of a nearly unknown land, and together we endeavored to bring the wonders of Tian Xia to the Pathfinder Society and in doing so draw the Society’s attention to our land. We brought the Decemvirate knowledge of the Hao Jin Tapestry, and it was we who guarded it against further intrusion when our enemies exploited gaps in the demiplane’s weave. With our efforts it is now one of the greatest treasures and tools of the Society. Were that not enough, we have now secured an alliance with an ancient and honorable organization. There is much honor in what we have done.
“I have a few last tasks to conclude before I return to Goka to lead an expanded lodge there—the Society’s new regional headquarters. While our accomplishments thus far are great, even greater work lies ahead for me, and I cannot split my attention between the whole of Tian Xia and interests in the Inner Sea. I shall always support you when you are in Tian Xia. For now, rejoice, for we are victorious!”
Crowe is fidgetty and impatient the whole time it brews, but enjoys his tea when it comes, "Tea is better in cold weather."
He embraces Amara when he leaves, "We will meet again, this I know."
