Kitane handly finishes the final esuradaemon!
A Starfinder pricks their finger on the statue's dagger and a console appears in its paw!
Yellow, blue, and red doors on Map are now open.
With healing completed and strength returned, the party heads toward the center of the station.
This circular chamber is empty, save for an intricate mosaic on the floor depicts an emaciated rat with red eyes curled in on itself. Sealed metal doors lead outward in all four cardinal directions, with impressive double doors leading east and west, while single doors lead north and south.
As the party approaches, Kitane halts the party, having spotted a pressure plate that appears to trigger spiked panels built into the ceiling.
The android operative manages to disable it.
Proceeding ahead, three doors lead into this cavernous chamber with a towering forty-foot-high ceiling. The vault-like room is lined with black metal filing cabinets that feature heavy duty locks, and the area is dimly lit.
The vault’s single occupant stands at the center of the room, their features initially obscured by shadows. The tall, androgynous elf with inky eyes and bluish-purple hair wears a jet-black armored suit. The elf
Upon seeing that Datch is with you, the elf exclaims, "My instructions are to ensure neither you nor Datch escape this complex alive."
"Iroiveth! That was never what we had discussed!" Datch squeaks in response, surprise evident in her voice.
Please place your token next to one of the three doors on the Map.
Upon seeing you, the elf fires at one of the Starfinders!
They then draw a longsword in their hand!
SHOWDOWN IN THE VAULT OF SECRETS! - Round One Begins!
Iroiveth
Kitane
Carson of Downton
Roméo Picktunnel
Officer Swizzers
THE Umbral Dawn -13 SP |-15 HP
Estrel-4
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"This one is going to face justice at our hands and you will feel the heat of 1,000 blazing suns for getting in our way!"
Sparking trailing behind him, THE Umbral Dawn leaps forward and jumps into the air. Spinning along his horizontal axis like a torpedo, he flies into the elf at full speed. There is a fiery explosion as his fists connect with the elf's chest.
Sparking trailing behind him, THE Umbral Dawn leaps forward and jumps into the air. Spinning along his horizontal axis like a torpedo, he flies into the elf at full speed. There is a fiery explosion as his fists connect with the elf's chest.
The explosion sears the elf!
Iroiveth, you will not kill us or our prisoner.
When Carson fires, Iroiveth waves their blade in rapid motions in an effort to deflect it.
However, Carson's shot is simply too well-placed. His imperative, however, is not well-received.
"You are mistaken," the elf replies, despite their injuries although their voice does not have the confidence it once held.
Having seen just how dangerous Datch's minions are, Swizzers doesn't hesitate to open up with lethal force.
Swizzers, too, lands a shot on the elf!
SHOWDOWN IN THE VAULT OF SECRETS! - Round One Cont'd!
Iroiveth -47 HP
Kitane
Carson of Downton
Roméo Picktunnel
Officer Swizzers
THE Umbral Dawn -13 SP |-7 HP
Estrel-4
Estrel-4 will cast Caustic Conversion.
SHOWDOWN IN THE VAULT OF SECRETS! - Round One Cont'd!
Iroiveth -47 HP
Kitane
Carson of Downton
Roméo Picktunnel
Officer Swizzers
THE Umbral Dawn -8 SP |-7 HP
Estrel-4
Using a smoke grenade, Roméo does a trick attack with shock glove.
The dwarf delivers a powerful shock!
Iroiveth now looks very badly injured.
SHOWDOWN IN THE VAULT OF SECRETS! - Round One Cont'd!
Iroiveth -99 HP
Kitane
Carson of Downton
Roméo Picktunnel
Officer Swizzers
THE Umbral Dawn -8 SP |-7 HP
Estrel-4
"Your escape route is clear.” This time, Radaszam addresses the Starfinders. “Drinks are on me at the elevation ceremony—I expect to see you there.”
*****
Days after their daring escape from Datch’s compound, the Starfinders return to Absalom Station to find the Lorespire Complex grounds completely deserted. Its chambers are silent except for the faint sounds of speech from a nearby hall.
Hundreds of diverse creatures fill the Hall of Discovery. Familiar faces appear among the masses as faction leaders, venture-captains, and friends of the Society gather around an illuminated platform. First Seeker Luwazi Elsebo’s magnified voice rings out over the audience’s excited murmurs. “Thus, it is with both sadness and pride that I step down as First Seeker. But before I can welcome my successor, Guidance has an announcement to make.”
A green holographic image of a human woman materializes beside Luwazi and addresses the room. “Greetings, Starfinders and esteemed allies. I have considered your nomination of Ehu Hadif Ko’ra Amares of Clan Tolar as First Seeker. I agree with your selection and have confirmed his elevation in my records. This is a day for celebration.” Guidance bows its head and dissipates.
The crowd erupts into thunderous applause as a kasatha clad in crimson armour strides onto the stage. He nods respectfully to Luwazi, who steps back to offer him her place at the centre of the platform. Ehu Hadif raises two of his hands and says, “Thank you for the warm welcome. I am honoured to accept the title of First Seeker, and all the responsibility that comes with it. First Seeker Elsebo has been our rock through countless hardships. Few First Seekers in our Society’s history has overseen so many successful struggles. Thanks to her, and the brave Starfinders who worked to outwit our foes, we now enter a time of peace. My goal during this time is to return our organization to its roots of discovery and exploration. My colleagues and friends, I invite you to once again turn your eyes to the distant stars. Together, I believe we can gather and preserve precious knowledge for the good of the universe.”
The Starfinder Society triumphed over Datch’s lies and schemes, and a new era of discovery under First Seeker Ehu Hadif is dawning.
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The rapid onslaught brought onto her by the Starfinders is too much for Iroiveth and she falls!
Still accompanying the party and seemingly stung by Iroiveth's betrayal, Datch explains that, though she had suspicions on Iroiveth’s background and motives, the elf had pledged support and consultation on testing and improving the drone ships, which had originally been based on technology taken from the ghibrani home world of Elytrio. She also notes that it was Iroiveth that provided Datch with information on a potentially useful substance that could be harvested from the morlamaw world of Arniselle.
Subsequent investigation of Iroiveth’s identity reveals nothing on the mysterious individual.
"Your escape route is clear.” This time, Radaszam addresses the Starfinders. “Drinks are on me at the elevation ceremony—I expect to see you there.”
Having been kept alive under Officer Swizzers' watchful eye, Datch is temporarily taken into custody by the Stewards.
" My colleagues and friends, I invite you to once again turn your eyes to the distant stars. Together, I believe we can gather and preserve precious knowledge for the good of the universe.”
The Starfinder Society triumphed over Datch’s lies and schemes, and a new era of discovery under First Seeker Ehu Hadif is dawning.
Shortly after Ehu Hadif’s elevation, the Stewards offer to transfer holding custody to the Society, and Datch is placed into confinement within the Adamantine Prison on the grounds of the Lorespire Complex.
A few days later, Celita sends an invite to her personal office in the Archives’ Cortex. The leader of the Dataphiles speaks plainly, “After my initial investigations into the one known as Iroiveth, they are still a mystery to me. They were a member of the Society, though we have no records on their actions or their associations. Based on the information provided by other agents, we can tell that they joined the Society well over a century ago. I’ve started further investigations and will keep you updated as I learn more."
"That is all for now.”
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THE Umbral Dawn, never one to let a chance to stroke his ego or demonstrate his superiority pass him by, goes to visit Datch in order to gloat to the incarcerated ysoki. When she asks about apples, the lashunta is ready with a packet of apple flavored protein powder which he tosses into the cell.
"Sorry Datch. There aren't going to be any apples where you're going." Then he turns on his heels and walks away from the cell.