Jade Regent Adventure Path: Part I Brinewall Legacy pbp
Original adventure by James Jacobs & Paizo staff
as quoted from paizo.com's site:
"When a trove of fireworks falls into the hands of the goblins of Brinestump Marsh, the people of Sandpoint fear an explosive invasion. But there’s more afoot in the soggy wilderness than goblin hijinks and dangerous pyrotechnics. An investigation reveals mysteries and menaces aplenty, but also a treasure holding the answer to not just one of Varisia’s greatest mysteries, but a conspiracy spanning continents and empires. Can the adventurers piece together a puzzle that links the owner of a sleepy village tavern to the unsolved destruction of a fortress-settlement? And can they withstand the ancient forces and secret destiny that have waited for them for decades?"
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The adventure starts in the town of Sandpoint(Bigger pic & Map Key). While Sandpoint doesn't factor into this adventure all that much, other then a starting spot, the town does have a somewhat famous history. Almost 5 years ago Paizo set about the 1st Adventure Path in a new setting of Pathfinder, which has become one of the most popular games based on everyone's favorite rpg. That adventure path was Rise of the Runelords & the adventure started out in the small town of Sandpoint.
To be honest, not much has changed since the last time Sandpoint was involved in a Adventure Path. The town has been rebuilt from the goblin invasion, the stone giants attacks & the red dragon assault. Adventurers have stopped coming around, the discovery of the lost city of Xin Shalast have drawn adventures away seeking those treasures. The ruling body of Sandpoint has begun to take better care of itself by using their patrols to better the wilderness around the town. There are clashes with bandits & goblins but nothing that the town can't handle.
As far as some of the most important people of the town, the town leader is still Kendra Devrin & the sheriff is still Belor Hemlock. Father Abstalar Zantus is still the high priest of the multi-worship church of the town (all good gods & godess of Varisia have a shrine within). Amekio Kaijitsu is now the ruling noble of the Kaijitsu House after the death of her father in the Rise of the Runelords story arc. She still runs the most popular tavern in town "The Rusty Dragon" as well.
As far as deaths, the most important has to be Madame Niska Mvashti. While no one knew her real age, they all knew her to be really old. The old gypsy leaves her legacy to her daughter, Koya Mvashti, who herself is old by human standards.
The story so far
Reports of the local tribe of goblins, the Licktoads, have been harassing travelers on the Lost Coast Road (the major road between Sandpoint & points beyond, even Magnimar, the major city to the south). The goblins have somehow acquired a supply of fireworks which has made them more bold & more dangerous to the area. While there have been no deaths reported, the goblins have been frightening & most recently severely injured some travelers on the road. Sandpoint officials want the goblins dealt with, without callin on Magnimar to handle it's local problems.
The Licktoad tribe lives in the Brinestump Marsh to the south of the town. No one has bothered to map the bog as no one has needed too. There is a old fisherman's trail in the marsh that leads to Walthus. He is a halfling that lives within the swamp & is somewhat of a expert of the land. He doesn't come into town often, relying on the swamp for his needs & such.
Brinestump Marsh
Only a few days ago a few bright flashes of light were seen in the southern part of the Brinestump, more then likely the goblins getting ready for more mischief. They must be stopped!!
Only recently Sheriff Belor Hemlock has restored a old Sandpoint bounty, the "Goblin Bounty". The bounty was deactivated when a bunch of youths, to wet behind the ears, went looking for goblins & none came back alive. This bounty states that anyone can bring in relatively fresh goblin ears & will get 10 gold crowns per ear. In addition to that there is a 300 gold crowns for the head of the Licktoad tribe leader, Old Chief Gutwad.
Sandpoint & the surrounding Hinterlands
The story begins
The party has gathered at the Rusty Dragon Inn for a meeting with Sheriff Hemlock on what to do about the goblins & their plans for the swamp. The party knows each other but go ahead & post something about yourselves.
It's somewhat slow day at the inn, Amekio is busy cooking something up in the kitchen & her servants are handing out food & beverages to patrons in the common room.
EDIT:Forgot to put Hemlock's name into the Rusty Dragon Inn Meeting
