Male Vesk Soldier | SP 0/10 HP 13/13 | RP 4/5 | EAC: 13 KAC: 16 | Fort +5 Ref +0 Will +2 (Saves +2 vs Fear) | Init: +0 | Perc: +0 SM: +0 | Speed 20f | Active Conditions: Fatigued
Kybosh steps onto the ship with his weapon hanging at his side, flashlight scanning in front of him as he presses forward. "Negative contacts on my end."
Male Human Finder 1 | SP 6/6 HP 10/10 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 12 | Fort +0; Ref +2; Will +6 | Init: +2 | Perc: +8, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
Cletus Gravelfinger wrote:
Cletus and his little rolly drone creep forward. As they move forward, they have confirmed sightings of at least two undead up ahead.
"I....I can see two undead creatures up ahead. 50 or 60 feet from me."
My dear Cletus, I'm going to have to ask you to be more specific. Are they deceased undead or undead undead? Saja asks, not sure which version he prefers.
He moves over to Cletus to have a look, and decides firing his crossbolter at one of the undead is the best way to find out.
He moves over to Cletus to have a look, and decides firing his crossbolter at one of the undead is the best way to find out.
Saja cannot take both a move and standard action in the Surprise Round. If you make an attack in the First Full Round, then you may apply the attack roll.
At least one pair of undead can be seen lumbering towards you in the dark corridors of the airless ship.
There are no light sources other than what PCs have with them. I have covered over portions of map beyond the 60 ft. of darkvision some PCs have. Feel free to move covered area as PCs move forward in accordance with light sources and field of vision.
There are no light sources other than what PCs have with them. I have covered over portions of map beyond the 60 ft. of darkvision some PCs have. Feel free to move covered area as PCs move forward in accordance with light sources and field of vision.
Male Human Finder 1 | SP 6/6 HP 10/10 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 12 | Fort +0; Ref +2; Will +6 | Init: +2 | Perc: +8, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
Abominations Saja mutters, died but lingered around. Imagine a whole planet of them...
Saja's disgust of the undead makes him slow to react...
One (white) approaches and attempts to "recruit" Myzzrum into the Corpse Fleet with its claw.
Melee (claw):1d20 + 4 ⇒ (10) + 4 = 14 Damage (S):1d6 + 1 ⇒ (2) + 1 = 3
DEAD STOP - FIRST FULL ROUND Cont'd/SECOND ROUND Begins!
PCs in bold may take a full round of actions
Cletus Gravelfinger
Saja Round Two Mizzrym
Kybosh
Pinkee
0x320 Undead (black) -8
Undead (green) -1
Undead (red) -2
Male Human Finder 1 | SP 6/6 HP 10/10 | RP 5/5 | EAC 12; KAC 12 | Fort +0; Ref +2; Will +6 | Init: +2 | Perc: +8, SM: +8 | Speed 30ft | Active conditions: None.
Saja decides that some well-needed pest relief is called for
With the last of the skeletal crew dispatched, the party is free to move about the Corpse Fleet vessel. The bridge of the Endless Threnody is located behind the enormous crimson eye at the front of the ship, bathed in a blood-red glow. The crew stations are fabricated from bone and steel, apparently grown from the floor and walls of this room. Battle damage is evident throughout the bridge, but it is now empty and utterly silent—truly a ghost ship.
Assuming you analyze the bridge computer…
You find quickly that this bridge computer is a secured tier-1 computer system. To access any data within it (like, for instance, any coordinates to a missing Starfinder vessel’s crash site), you need to first gain access to the system.
Gaining access to the system requires a successful skill check, either Computers or Mysticism check. As there is a consequence to failure, Taking 10 or 20 was out.
Acting quickly, 0x320 manages to gain access to the bridge computer system, you must now find a way to bypass its security measures in order to retrieve the data you seek.
Bypassing the bridge computer security system requires a second, successful skill check, either Computers(or Mysticism check. (Taking 10 or 20 is not an option).
Computers (DC 15) or Mysticism (DC 17):
You have accessed the bridge’s computer records aboard the Endless Threnody. You have recovered the coordinates of the downed Starfinder vessel, the Unbounded Wayfarer. In addition, you have recovered important information, including the defenses and weapons, of the Besmaran pirate vessel, Lawblight, which had previously attacked the undead vessel.
The PCs have earned the Lawblight Data clue.
If the check is failed:
Your attempt to bypass the bridge’s security system has activated the system’s countermeasures, which immediately begin wiping all records from the bridge computer aboard the Endless Threnody. You are barely able to recover the coordinates of the downed Starfinder vessel, the Unbounded Wayfarer, before all information from the undead computers is lost.
With Cletus' work complete, the party has the coordinates it sought.
Upon receiving word from the party, Venture-Captain Arvin is grateful for the news you provide and is eager to get started on the next step of the quest to find the crew of the Unbounded Wayfarer.
The coordinates of the downed Starfinder vessel correspond to a planet in the Vast, called Ulmarid. Your orders are to leave the Endless Threnody and return to Absalom Station while the Society researches the planet Ulmarid and how best to approach it. In addition with the communique, Arvin has included an alphanumeric sequence with a map of the bridge, which highlights a small panel about four feet to port of the captain's chair.
If you inspect the area of the ship highlighted on the Arvin's map of the bridge:
You find a concealed panel with a small touch screen.
If you type the alphanumeric code onto the screen:
Spoiler:
The concealed compartment within the Loreseeker opens up, revealing a variety of delicacies within that are suitable to most palates, such as sticks of candied meats. Also within the compartment is a hot-plate and a chilled container holding a greenish concoction--it is chundma (which everyone knows should only be eaten when its piping hot)!
“I know this mission isn’t yet complete,” a holographic image of Arvin appears to explain, “but you’ve earned the right to celebrate a bit on your return trip. I asked the quartermaster to include a few delicacies so you can enjoy being alive—after an encounter with necromancy.”
After your return to Absalom Station, you are once again called upon by Venture-Captain Arvin to continue the search for the missing Starfinders of the ill-fated Unbounded Wayfarer. You are assigned to the Starfinder vessel, Odyssey, and sent to the planet Ulmarid.
The Odyssey, after a considerable amount of travel time, leaves the Drift and approaches the system containing the coordinates for the planet Ulmarid.
Upon arrival in the system, an automated message activates. Venture-Captain Arvin’s pre-recorded hologram stands on the bridge of the Odyssey, his hands clasped behind his back.
“Hopefully your journey was uneventful," the hologram begins. "Based on your previous mission, we’ve obtained information about the planet of Ulmarid. The desert world has breathable atmosphere but is devoid of intelligent civilization. A cloud of asteroids—leftovers from a collision of the planet’s moons long ago—surrounds the planet, so you must carefully navigate the Odyssey to the surface to find the crashed Unbounded Wayfarer."
“Be sure to bring the Starfinder insignias with you." the holographic Arvin continues, "They will be critical in recovering the information the Starfinders left behind. If you can recover any of the lost Starfinders—alive or dead—please do so as well. Good luck.”
Any PC(s) acting as science officer(s) may scan the planet with a successful Computers check.
Computers (DC 15):
Ulmarid is a desert planet wracked with sudden and ferocious storms of poisons crystals that scour the surface. A variety of seemingly unintelligent creatures inhabit the planet’s surface as well as subterranean tunnels. A cloud of tumbling asteroids surrounds the planet—filling its upper atmosphere---presumably the result of the planet’s two enormous moons having collided long ago. This makes approaching the planet with large ships difficult.
Traversing the asteroid field down to the planet requires a successful Piloting check made by the acting pilot.
The acting captain may attempt a Piloting (DC 10), Diplomacy (DC 17), or Intimidate (DC 17) to assist, encourage, or place demands on the pilot; a successful check provides a +2 bonus to the pilot’s Piloting check.
Any PC(s) acting as science officer(s) may scan the asteroid field to identify and avoid potential collisions with a successful Computers check (DC 15); each successful check provides a +2 bonus to the pilot’s Piloting check.
The Odyssey is struck on the port side by an asteroid, but the ship's shields absorb the blow and regenerate the damage.
As the Odyssey descends towards the planet's surface, the dwarf accesses the database to obtain some information regarding what the party is likely to encounter on the surface of Ulmarid.
Tracking the distress beacon emanating from the Unbounded Wayfarer crash site makes locating the ship easy. However, the crash site is amid dunes too soft to safely bear the Odyssey’s weight, and the safest place to set down is about a half-hour’s walk away.
As you disembark from the Odyssey, you find that the surface of Ulmarid is a wind-scoured desert with jagged protrusions of rock thrusting up through the sand. The air has a harsh tang, like burning metal.
About fifteen minutes after you begin your trek to the crash site over barren dunes and swathes of sand, you notice that the once clear sky appear to be changing color rapidly. You realize, rather quickly, that the area you occupy is about to overtaken by a storm! With insufficient time to return to the Odyssey and no natural shelter to be found, you are forced to act quickly.
Each PC may attempt a Survival check.
Survival (DC 15):
Before the storm overtakes you, you are able to identify the storm as one that produces unusual, airborne crystal formations that are poisonous.
You gain a +4 bonus to your saving throws during the storm.
If the result of the check exceeds 17, then you may designate one ally to gain a +4 bonus to your saving throws during the storm.
If the result of the check exceeds 19, then you may designate two allies to gain a +4 bonus to your saving throws during the storm.
If the result of the check exceeds 21, then you may designate three allies to gain a +4 bonus to your saving throws during the storm.
If your result exceeds check exceeds 23, then you may designate four allies to gain a +4 bonus to your saving throws during the storm.
Male Vesk Soldier | SP 0/10 HP 13/13 | RP 4/5 | EAC: 13 KAC: 16 | Fort +5 Ref +0 Will +2 (Saves +2 vs Fear) | Init: +0 | Perc: +0 SM: +0 | Speed 20f | Active Conditions: Fatigued
After bounding off the Odyssey, Kybosh is less enthused at the sights and smells of Ulnaris. He spits on the ground each time he gets a taste of the acrid air, oblivious to the shift in atmosphere.
Cletus sees the signs the atmosphere, noting that the pending storm is poisonous, and is able to prepare for what is imminent.
As the storm engulfs your location, pockets of particulates within the atmosphere around you rapidly condense into dense clusters of knife-like crystals that rain upon you.
The storm lasts for three rounds. Please provide a total of three Reflex saves (DC 12) for each PC (one for each round).
@ Cletus Gravelfinger - You and a PC that you designate receive a +4 bonus to these Reflex saves during the storm.
If you fail one of the Reflex saves:
Some of the sharp, falling shards of crystal slash into you.
You take damage to stamina points in the amount of:1d6 ⇒ 2 You must make a Fortitude save (DC 12) or be fatigued. @ Cletus Gravelfinger - You and a PC that you previously designated each receive a +4 bonus to this and all other Fortitude saves during the storm.
If you take one of the bulbs provided by the ysoki in the Vat Garden before attempting this save:
Spoiler:
You find the bulb to be crunchy and bland.
You gain a +4 bonus to this and any subsequent Fortitude saves to the poison crystals.
If you fail a second Reflex save:
You must make a second Fortitude save (DC 12) or be fatigued.In addition, you take additional points of damage in the amount of:1d6 ⇒ 3
If you fail a third Reflex save:
You must make a third Fortitude save (DC 12) or be fatigued.In addition, you still more additional points of damage in the amount of:1d6 ⇒ 6
Once the storm passes, the you continue your journey to the
crashed vessel. The landscape before you appears to be composed of little more than rocks and sand.
Once you resume your travels, it is not long before you see what appears to be an object sticking out of the sands ahead at, what your sensors indicate, should be the crash site.
You do not travel long before you see what appears to be an object sticking out of the sands ahead at, what your sensors indicate, should be the crash site.
