With information information in hand, gathered from the letter found in Ameiko’s room by Bethana, the heroes head out in the early morning hours to the Glassworks.

When they arrived the PCs found smoke pouring forth from the chimneys as if the Glassworks was open and operating, but the windows were shuttered and the doors were locked.

Nearby neighbors assumed that Lonjiku was busy working on some large order and did not want to be disturbed. While the adventurers investigated to find a way in, a small crowd began to gather. Aethelred “diplomatically” tried to disperse the crowd as much as he was able. The crowd was finally intimidated into backing away.

Upon entry to the building they found that goblins had taken over and killed the workers. These very same goblins were currently in the large furnace room running amok, breaking glass and dismembering and burning body parts. The goblins were so intent other celebration they didn’t notice the PCs until it was too late. Opening with a sleep spell from Aethelred, “Red” Sonja, Cynder and Valtyra made short work pf the others. During the fight they discovered to their horror that Lonjiku Kaijitsu had been encased in molten glass. They were able to capture and interrogate a goblin outside the Glassworks. They learned that Tsuto Kaijitsu had taken his sister, Ameiko, and was in the basement of the building.

The goblin, tied to a tree, was left to the “justice” of the citizens of Sandpoint.

The PCs found Tsuto Kaijitsu just waking up in a room turned into a makeshift sleeping chamber in the basement. Due to some good strategy they were able to kill Tsuto and found the beaten and bound Ameiko in a neighboring room.

A journal found in Tsuto’s room indicated that he was working with Nualia Tobyn. A section of the basement wall had been torn down revealing an old tunnel that led to a cave at the cliffs. There was another walled section that had been torn down there revealing a tunnel that led back inward from the coast.

The story is continued in the next post.

As the town recovers from the attack the PCs get to know people and some even enjoy their newfound celebrity.

During the days following the attack by the goblins the PCs found that their fame had spread through the small town as the saviors who thwarted the goblin attack. This came in the form of free breads and pastries, discounted items from local vendors and even a try at drinking hagfish water at the Hagfish Tavern.

Aethelred found that he was the object infatuation of one of the “human” girls. The girl named Shayliss Vinder pursued the elf , who found her annoying at best. However, Aethelred did find companionship and common interest in forms of Ilsoari Gandethus and Veznutt Parooh. Many hours were spent drinking and discussing the ancient ruins of the area.

“Red” Sonja, Cynder, Valtyra Silverstar and Amera Silverstar spent some time investigating the area around the broken in vault in the Boneyard. They found not only goblin tracks but the tracks of a medium sized humanoid prints that lent credence to the information provided by the captured goblin of a “longshanks” being behind the attack.

The group accompanied Aldern Foxglove on a successful boar hunt and also found the Foxglove had purchased horses for them to use on the hunt and keep afterwards. Although his attentions were still focused on Valtyra he seemed to take to heart the hints given him by Aethelred and Cynder, but we shall see.

The evening during the feast at the Rusty Dragon with the boar expertly prepared by Ameiko Kaijitsu the PCs found the festivities interrupted by a family disturbance between Ameiko and her father Lonjiku Kaijitsu. Not completely sure what the argument was about Ameiko ended up throwing her father out of the Inn.

“Red” Sonja, Cynder, Valtyra Silverstar and Amera Silverstar also helped a family that who’s son had been attacked by a goblin that had become trapped under the floorboards of their house. While they were to late to save the dog or the father they did dispatch the goblin.

Belor Hemlock, the sheriff, asked the PCs to help guard and police the town while he and some men travelled to Magnimar to seek aid in the form of troops to help protect the town until the current goblin situation could be sussed out and taken care of.

The he left, the sheriff, had the PCs meet him at town hall in the mayor’s office and introduced them to Shalelu Andosana ranger in the area that was acquainted with Cynder. Shalelu provided the PCs with information of the surrounding goblin tribes and advised them she would continue to observe and report her findings to the and Hemlock.

After the the sheriff had left with his men, things took a turn. The PCs were awoken by the maid at the Rusty Dragon, Bethana Corwin. She informed the PCs that she feared something had happened to Ameiko as she had not started breakfast and would not answer her door. The PCs entered Ameiko’s room and found it empty, the bed made, Ameiko was gone. There was a letter crumbled up on the floor to Ameiko from her brother, Tsuto Kaijitsu. In it Tsuto told Ameiko that their father, Lonjiku was behind the attack on Sandpoint and for her to meet him at the families business, the Glassworks to confront him. Bethana was concerned for Ameiko’s safety and begged the PC to find Ameiko.

I am grateful to Iomedae for the opportunity to help the sad people of Sandpoint. We have been led here by the hand of my goddess to dispatch the evil that has gripped this small town. I welcome the struggle. Thank you for letting me serve you, Iomedae.
My poor Aethreled, that which I welcome, he must endure. He is so miserable among the simple folk. I fear for his mindset. We might be here for quite sometime. They appreciate his skills, I’m sure. I just hope they are smart enough to appreciate from a distance.
We have met and be-friended 2 half elf women. I am very happy they are on our side. I would not wish to fight either in a dark alley. Watching their backs and fighting beside them has bonded us together. They will both be a great asset in routing out the evil here in Sandpoint.
Amera has completely surprised me! I was so worried for her safety when the goblins first attacked. I always knew she had skill – but, I was amazed at how she handled herself in the attack. The carefree and young rebel I was so use to seeing was totally transformed and her training shown through. I shall worry for her no longer. She can take care of herself!
I look forward to being useful to you, Iomedae. Lead me wherever you wish – I will serve you.

My father is an evil and vile elf. I never expected him to follow through on his threats, but I had to show him that he didn’t own me. I had mastered the mysteries of the seventh wind and outperformed all the other pupils at the Academy of the Stars, it was time for me to take my place as an elf of importance and establish my own standing in the court of the queen. What better way than to deny his demands to break off from my love in front of all the other assembled nobles. It was time father was put in his place.

Oh woe is me! How could he do such a thing? Such a valuable mind as mine cannot just be cast aside! How could the others allow him to do such a thing? Exiled! Oh the horror!

At least I have the shining beacon of my love, Valtyra, to comfort me in this my darkest hour. She is worth it, she is worth it all! Father spoke of humility and a need to tame my overblown ego… Overblown ego? What does he know of ego? He is nothing, his own sense of self worth so low that he is jealous of my achievements. Those too low matter can only console themselves by tearing down who do. Humility? Bah. I will show him humility, I will see humility come pouring forth from him when I have achieved greatness here in the human world. Through my trials and tribulations I shall grown stronger. I shall not only MASTER the mysteries of the seventh wind, I shall BEND THEM TO MY WILL! I shall be THE MASTER of the seventh wind. And when that wind blows in dear fathers face, it shall blow with the force a mighty gale! He shall see. He and all the others shall see indeed.

Our beginnings here in the human lands where I hope to find ancient secrets of the lost Thassilonians were difficult for me. These humans are a blight upon the land, they are destroyers who leave a scar upon the earth where ’ere they tread. This town full of these hairless monkeys is dirty, squalid, and oh so drab. The people are small and boring and ignorant. The food and drink are fit for a dog, the beds hard, the chairs stiff, and the people, oh god these people… I am surrounded by children mewling for a mother that no longer cares for them. It is a blessing indeed that they live such short life spans, a mercy that they do not have to suffer their existence for long.

Oh, and goblins? The only thing lowlier than a human is a goblin. When those goblins began their attack, I knew Valtyra would leap to the defense of these people. Why not? Goblins are goblins and the fewer goblins the better, so I called upon the winds of magic and bent them to my will to send these howling beasties to their end. I left a few for the others. I must admit I may have made a mistake in saving that bloated excuse for a human noble who calls himself “Foxglove”. How dare he make googly eyes at my Valtyra! That one will be watched closely. He will be put in his place if he crosses a certain line. I know Valtyra loves me, but I must stand up for that which is mine. She is all I have now, I cannot lose her too.

I must admit the naked necromancer shedding his robe of bones in the crypt has intrigued me… I must know what he is up to, perhaps I can glean some secrets from him if we can catch him and bring him to the humans for justice. Yes indeed, my quest for power has begun. All great journey’s start with humble first steps. Onwards! I will see you soon enough father!

The adventure began when Aethelred Silverstar, Amera Silverstar, and Valtyra Silverstar met Cynder and “Red” Sonja at the gates of Sandpoint the morning of the Swallowtail Festival.

The morning began with some opening speeches from Mayor Deverin, Sheriff Hemlock, Cyrdrak Drokkus and Father Abstalar Zantus.

After the opening speeches the companions visited the many booths and games of the festival enjoyed by some and tolerated by others (Aethelred Silverstar) for most of the day. They spent some coin and even won a few prizes.

As dust began to fall, Father Abstalar Zantus, used a Thunderstone to get everyone’s attention to begin the dedication of the new cathedral. That is when things took a turn for the worse. That is when the attack happened.

Goblins were everywhere, setting fires, attacking people and animals and destroying property. The heroes jumped into action fighting the goblins, even taking out a goblin warchanter. After that is when they heard cries for help from a nobleman of Magnimar, Aldern Foxglove. as they found him pinned down behind a cart by several goblins, a larger goblin riding a goblin dog slew his hunting dog.

The heroes dispatched the goblins and saved Foxglove.

Foxglove was very grateful for the heroes saving his life. He was especially thankful to Valtyra much to the disdain of Aethelred. Aldern invited the companions to join him for dinner the following evening at the Rusty Dragon to begin thanking them for saving his life.

Once the attack had been thwarted Cynder and Aethelred questioned a captured goblin about what seemed to be a very coordinated attack. All the goblin could tell them was that a “longshanks” had organized the attack while he took a group to do something at the boneyard, Sandpoint’s graveyard.

Ameiko Kaijitsu and The Sheriff, tracked down the companions to thank them for their assistance. Ameiko offered them free rooms for a week as well as free dinner and drinks that evening and Sheriff Hemlock asked to meet with them in the morning.

Valtyra went to the cathedral and offered her services to a very grateful Father Zantus. She stayed there with her husband watching until well past midnight.

The next morning Belor Hemlock found Cynder and “Red” Sonja eating breakfast and asked them to gather their companions and meet him and Father Zantus at the cathedral. What they found at that meeting was that the tomb in the graveyard belonging to the former head priest of the cathedral.

Upon investigating the vault they found that someone had left behind two animated skeletons to attack any who tried to enter. These were easily destroyed and the vault was searched. The sarcophagus was found to be empty. The only “clue” left behind was the remains of a Bone Robe lacking any more patches. Outside both Amera and Cynder found tracks of one medium sized humanoid and six goblins leading to and from the wall and vault. They came to the conclusion that the attack on Sandpoint was just a distraction to allow the theft of this particular corpse. At the urgings of the sheriff they agreed to keep this information to themselves.

That evening they met Aldern Foxglove for dinner and he invited them to accompany him on a boar hunt in two days and even offered to buy the horses and tack for the hunt. Both Cynder and Aethelred attempted to dissuade Aldern of his attentions to Valtyra, but he remained oblivious at best.

Thus ends the first adventure log of the Heroes of Sandpoint.