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OUR LADY OF SILVER™

Pathfinder Society Scenario 27

Design: James F. MacKenzie

Development: Joshua J. Frost

Editing: Christopher Carey

Senior Art Director: James Davis

Layout: Crystal Frasier

Interior Artist: Tyler Walpole

Cartographer: Corey Macourek, Mike Schley

Vice President of Operations: Jeff Alvarez

Events Manager: Joshua J. Frost

Paizo CEO: Lisa Stevens

Corporate Accountant: Dave Erickson

Sales Manager: Chris Self

Technical Director: Vic Wertz

Publisher: Erik Mona

Pathfinder Society Scenario 27: Our Lady of Silver

is a Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for 5th- to 9th-level characters

(Tiers: 5–6 and 8–9). This scenario is designed for play in Pathfinder Society Organized Play, but can easily be adapted

for use with any world. This scenario is compliant with the Open Game License (OGL) and is suitable for use with the 3.5

edition of the world’s oldest fantasy roleplaying game.

The OGL can be found on page 15 of this product.

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Our Lady of Silver

By JaMeS f. MacKenZie

ome of a thousand exotic wonders, golden Katheer is

renowned throughout the Inner Sea. The capital of

Qadira, thousands of merchant dhows shelter in her

broad harbor, legions of scholars attend her prestigious

universities, and innumerable caravans carry her trade to

the far corners of the world.

Upon the city’s highest hill, a golden-domed palace

holds the court of Qadira’s Satrap, Xerbystes II. This

headstrong youth dreams of glorious battle, cravings

forbidden by his distant Emperor. “Only in peace do the

treasures of distant lands fill our coffers,” decrees the

Padishah Emperor. Instead of martial glory, the Satrap

must content himself with mercantile scheming.

Within this city of squabbling traders, few are as

honored as Bashir al-Mudaris, elderly leader of the

House of Silver, Bayt Al Fadda. A dealer in rare jewels

and alchemical silver, the aged merchant’s collection of

antiquities is among the finest in all Qadira.

Despite his wealth, Master Bashir’s greatest treasure

is his daughter Lujine, the “Lady of Silver.” Famed for

her beauty and scholarship, merchants and nobles

eagerly sought Lujine’s hand in marriage. They offered

extravagant gifts and lucrative contracts as her bride-

price, but Lujine’s father spurned their rich offers.

He instead chose a foreign scholar for his daughter, a

Pathfinder known as Farendir Faireven. Master Bashir

enthusiastically promoted his future son-in-law’s status

among the Pathfinders, contributing ancient texts and

funding.

Sadly, not all the frustrated suitors chose to accept

defeat. Taking Master Bashir’s rejection as a personal

insult, a merchant-sorcerer named Raamiz Ibn-Chadli

sought revenge. With the aid of unscrupulous allies, Ibn-

Chadli schemed to shatter the marriage and humiliate

the Pathfinder Society.

the artifacts the PCs are tasked with bringing back to

Absalom.

Clues at the feast site lead the PCs to the training hall

of the Fraternity of the Unforgiving Fire, allies of the

sorcerer-merchant Raamiz Ibn-Chadli, and within the

PCs find additional evidence pointing toward Ibn-Chadli

as the source of the thievery.

Investigation into the sorcerer-merchant leads to Ibn-

Chadli’s villa where a sinister erinyes awaits: the vizier

Qutirh. This sadistic creature ambushes the Pathfinders,

lest their discoveries unravel Ibn-Chadli’s schemes.

Unexpectedly ordered before the court of the Satrap,

the Pathfinders are then forced to defend themselves

and the Pathfinder Society from libelous accusations.

The true plot against them takes shape as the Society is

accused of treachery and theft.

Once free of the Satrap’s court, the PCs must race to

protect the Pathfinder Society’s tarnished honor, lest they

be framed when Ibn-Chadli loots the tomb of an honored

high priest. They arrive at the tomb in time to stop the

jealous sorcerer and only their actions against him will

determine the fate of the Society in Qadira.

GETTING STARTED

Read the following to get the adventure underway:

A brisk breeze carries the scent of the sea up to the Pathfinder

Society’s lodge in Katheer, the capital of Qadira. The lodge’s

shaded balcony gives a panoramic view of Katheer’s harbor,

revealing hundreds of ships moored in the busy port, lateen-

rigged merchant dhows and the bright-sailed warships that

protect Qadira’s shipping.

“Thank you for getting here so soon,” the nasal voice of

Venture-Captain Osretia Cassomiran calls from within. She

is a tall, gray-haired woman of Azlanti lineage, and she rifles

through papers as she speaks from inside her office. “Have

you met the groom, Farendir Faireven? He’s quite bright,

especially for someone from the River Kingdoms.”

Venture-Captain Cassomiran’s quest continues fruitlessly

as she searches a sagging bookshelf. “The bride’s quite a

SUMMARY

Ordered to escort relics back to Absalom, the PCs

represent the Pathfinder Society at a wedding in Katheer.

Unfortunately, chaos breaks out at the wedding feast

as ferocious animals attack the crowd—a distraction

planned by unscrupulous thieves who make off with

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catch, too; called the Lady of Silver for her father’s wealth. It’s

certainly a coup for young Faireven.”

Clambering beneath her desk, Osretia’s voice is muffled by

stacked texts. “Anyway, during the wedding feast, the girl’s

father, Master Bashir Al-Mudaris, plans to donate several

valuable relics to the Pathfinder Society. Clearly, Master

Bashir wants to promote his new son-in-law’s status in the

Society. That’s where you come in: we need you to escort

these antiques to Absalom.”

Suddenly, the Venture-Captain’s shouts, “By Irori! I found

them!” She places several elegantly scripted invitations on

the disheveled desk. “You do have something decent to wear

for the wedding, do you not? You’re going to represent the

Society, and we certainly can’t afford any embarrassments.”

The wedding is scheduled for the early afternoon of

the following day. Find out what the PCs plan to do that

evening and the next morning. Some may seek out NPCs

mentioned in their faction handouts: Hanimethiris the

Sage, the Satrap’s advisor Kemir Ben-Radaw, the missing

priest Camplin Penstowe, clergy of Sarenrae, or Master

Bashir and other members of the wedding party.

Hanimethiris the Sage proves to be a long-winded

Osirian scholar, clad in filthy, coffee-stained robes. An

expert in Kelishite history, the slovenly sage tends to

ramble for hours about his historical theories.

When the scenario begins, the Satrap’s advisor Kemir

Ben-Radaw is out of the city, inspecting fortifications. His

household servants expect his return after the wedding.

Inquiries about Camplin Penstowe require a DC 20

Knowledge (local) or Gather Information check to bear

fruit. Success determines he was last seen near the Avenue

of the Phoenix, speaking to a distinguished-looking

man wearing bulky desert robes and an intricately

embroidered aba.

Those seeking the clergy of Sarenrae or the bride’s family

find them frantically busy with wedding preparations.

The scholarly groom, young Farendir Faireven, labors on

a surprise present for his bride: he’s translating a set of

risqué elvish poems. He drives off any visitors, but first

pesters elves and bards for poetic advice.

Master Bashir is too busy with wedding preparation

to see the PCs, though he’ll be more amenable to their

questions once the events of act

are in motion.

When the PCs are ready to attend the wedding, move to

act

The PCs will not be turned away from the wedding

so long as they possess the invitation given to them by the

Katheer venture-captain. If they arrive wearing anything

less than clothing fit for a wedding, however, they suffer a

–2 penalty to all Charisma-based checks made during act

The PCs are allowed to wear weapons to the wedding,

Guests at the Celebration

Several important contacts are introduced at the reception.

These people may aid or provide information during the

adventure.

Master Bashir al-Mudaris,

the father of the bride: The wizened

master trader leans on a gnarled cane, rapping it on the ground

to emphasize his points. Although he thoroughly enjoys the

celebration, Bashir has little patience for the grasping ways of

his fellow merchants. He plans to retire to a monastery once

he finds a worthy heir for his business.

Halman,

High Priest of Sarenrae: Still hearty and energetic,

this pious elder proudly claims descent from the famous High

Priest Ubaidah Abd-Hikmah. An avid collector, he possesses

several of his ancestor’s relics. Halman retires early from the

party, missing the later mayhem.

Pathfinder Farendir Faireven

and his bride,

Lujine:

Giddy

with love, the newlyweds constantly talk about each other.

Generally a level-headed young woman, Lujine can be a bit

naïve. Farendir is normally bright, but tends to get distracted,

lost in his bride’s dark eyes.

Al’Jahar abu-Targos:

A tall, dark-skinned merchant, Al’Jahar is

the nephew of deceased Venture-Captain Targos Min-Katheer.

He joyfully seeks out any PCs who helped return his uncle’s

remains (in Pathfinder Society Scenario #3:

Murder on the

Silken Caravan).

as most of the male guests will be doing the same, though

largely in a ceremonial fashion.

ACT 1: THE WEDDING

RECEPTION (EL 8)

Hundreds of guests crowded the temple of Sarenrae this

morning while prosperous merchants and courtiers strutted

in silken finery and scholars and clergy nodded gravely, clad

in sober robes. Scores of servants and grooms waited outside

as the High Priest of Sarenrae intoned the couple’s vows.

Afterward, the newlyweds led their guests to the splendidly

decorated courtyard of Master Bashir’s estate for the wedding

feast. Young men whirled through an ancient sword-dance

to the frenzied pounding of doumbeks, their blades clashing

louder as the song’s tempo increased. Servant girls brought

forth a dazzling array of dishes and iced sekanjabin drinks, as

daring snake charmers mesmerized a dozen lethal asps.

After the feast, challenges rang out across the courtyard.

Warriors swaggered forth, clad only in loincloths and swinging

cudgels, to battle atop a bed of red-hot coals.

Our Lady of Silver

Give the PCs ample time to explore the wedding

reception, to feast, and to perhaps join in the festivities.

PCs wishing to fight among the warriors can do so, but

must strip to a loin cloth, wield a club, and dance on a

bed of hot coals. To simplify this encounter, any PCs

fighting on the hot coals with the warriors, must succeed

on a DC 12 Fortitude check each turn or become sickened

by the heat and smoke. Two failed saves in a row and

the PCs must leave the coals and forfeit their right to

battle. Anyone struck once while dancing on the coals

is eliminated and the glorious victor is the last warrior

standing. The warriors have the following stats: AC 12, +5

club (1d6+1). There are five warriors.

As the warriors battle on their bed of hot coals, extravagant

gifts and displays amaze the crowd. A pair of white elephants

from distant Vudra, two dozen silken-haired dromedaries,

robes of precious silk, and other treasures appear, each

more exotic than the last. Cloth-draped wagons promise

additional wonders.

Careful PCs may want to guard the items meant for

the Pathfinder Society. At this point, the relics remain

in side rooms, not yet on display. Four members of the

Fraternity of the Unforgiving Flame loiter nearby, dressed

as merchants’ guards. The dervishes

avoid any PCs, hoping their plan

draws them away.

Several shrouded wagons sit

near the courtyards’ entrances,

carrying creatures intended as gifts

for various notables. Most of these

exotic beasts are harmless: Keleshite

peacocks, massive speckled turtles

from the Mwangi Expanse, and

the like. One wagon’s inhabitants

are anything but harmless: a trio

of Thuvian lions, intended for the

Satrap’s menagerie.

During the battle on the bed

of hot coals, allow any PCs not

participating to make a DC 15 Sense

Motive or Spot check. Successful PCs

notice a guard standing near the

wagon of lions sweating profusely

in the heat and staring nervously

at any passing guests. This man is

a dervish of the Unforgiving Fire, a

servant of the sorcerer Raamiz Ibn-

Chadli, a man driven to revenge-

filled madness at the news that his

desired bride would be married

off to a non-Qadiran Pathfinder

infidel. If confronted, the dervish signals an accomplice

to unleash lions from one of the wagons by pulling the

pin holding its gate closed. If ignored, he pulls the pin as

soon as the battle in the coals is over and both dervishes

flee for the closest exit.

A terrifying roar echoes across the courtyard as enraged lions

rush forth from an opened wagon. Cries of distress and alarm

arise from every corner of the wedding reception as terrified

guests flee before the onslaught of the lions.

Bedlam breaks out in the courtyard as the angry

beasts panic the camels and elephants tethered there. A

handful of panicky guards desperately fend off the lions

as hundreds flee, jamming the exits.

Seizing their chance, four disguised dervishes move

to snatch any unguarded relics. Dressed as merchant

guards, they’ll claim that they’re protecting the items.

They avoid combat with PCs, fleeing through side doors

or forcing their way among panicked merchants.

Some PCs may manage to confront the thieving

“guards.” If the PCs corner any escaping thieves, use the

dervish stats from act

Creatures:

A trio of ferocious lions attack, panicking

an elephant in the courtyard.

The Wedding Feast

One Square = 5 feet

square = 5 Feet

Roofed

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