Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Small Talk and Notice Boards : A Quest Log! **(Updated 02/24 )**

This section is intended to aid the Storyteller in presenting obtainable Quests, Tasks, and Requests from NPCs that may be overlooked or pushed back due to time restraints at the table during play.
It is up to the PCs to accept, accomplish and/or claim rewards for the Quests presented here!


Rumor! A River Haunting
Now that trappers, hunters and merchants have started returning to Olegs the place is much more lively on any given day. One day as you have breakfast at Olegs you overhear two such individuals talking about old Rumors surrounding the Stolen Lands.
"A shame that the bridge across the Shrike isn't there anymore... I'd have liked to cross into the Noman heights for some Winter Fox Fur".
"Aye, its a shame but not compared to what happened to the Knettles... those damn Bandits! Plagues even back then!"
"Ur right there... you know, they say that old David Knettles still stalks that burnt out bridge looking for hapless travelers to pay his toll... or dragging them to the depths...".
"You wont be frightening me with old wives tales you wont, David is with his family in the after world to be sure"!

The Rumor: David Knettles still haunts his bridge to the southeast along the Shrike River looking for hapless travelers to pay his tolls...




Svetlana's Wedding Ring **(COMPLETED)**
The morning after the battle with the bandit "tax collectors" at Oleg's the PCs find him searching through what remains of their gear. At first you assume him to be taking inventory of the items you've left after taking your spoils but after Oleg grows increasingly frustrated and can be heard muttering to himself "Damnit, it's not here! Brigand Bastards!", you step in and ask him whats got him so bothered.
Oleg explains to you in hushed whispers why he seems so flustered : "Well friend, when these Bandits first showed their faces here to collect their taxes on of 'em... This RAT here to be specific!" he indicates towards the body of the now deceased Happs Bydon, "Stole my beloveds wedding ring".
"Svetlana is a tough old girl so she says its nothing to worry about... but I still remember the look in her eyes when I first gave it to her... I know losing it hurts her deeply".
He considers you for a moment after telling his tale then continues.
"If you happen upon it in your travels I'd be more than willing to reward you for its return friend...its a rare piece, you'll know it when you see it".

The Task: Find Svetlana's wedding Ring and return it to Oleg.

The Reward: Oleg offers to compensate you well with 1,000 Gp in Trading Post Credit in exchange for its return.


Temple of the Elk (Updated)
Jhod, a priest of Erastil has come to the Stolen Lands in hopes of finding a lost Temple to The God of the Hunt. Though he doesnt seem to know much about the prize he seeks he has told you that in his visions he has seen a thick overgrowth covering the temple and that that surrounding birch and willow trees lead him to believe that the temple is deep in the woods... being somewhat of a coward he has asked you, the strong adventurers with you charters from Restov to be his eyes into the Stolen Lands and help him find this Temple of the Elk.

**You'v discovered that The Temple of the Elk does exist and it's location from your strange Faerie Allies.You'v also learned that the Temple and the territory around it is guarded over by some formidable bear... Jhod informs you of a Legend in which a High Priest of Erastil, who's name is long lost to history, began sacrificing animals and humans alike to appease his God. Erastil looked down in a rage at the sacrilege committed in His name and so cursed the High Priest in the  Tainted Waters of his Temple to live forever as the savage beast he had become on the inside... and so the Legend says that the High Priest stalks the land as a predatory bear, forever guarding his corrupted Temple... Atleast thats what the Legends say... **

The Task: Locate the Temple of the Elk and then escort Jhod there once its safe.

The Reward: Jhod offers his eternal gratitude and friendship if you can help him find what has been lost! Whoever complained about having a spell caster a friend huh?


Moon Raddish Soup **(COMPLETED)**
After the final Charter bearers arrive at Olegs and are taken care of Svetlana come to you as a group as you take your meal. She seems distraught and speaks to you in whispers eyeing her husband while she speaks.
"My poor Oleg... I know to you he seems rugged and harsh, maybe even hateful, but you have to understand how much he's had to endure lately. With the bandits, the lost products, the trappers leaving, business being down and worst of all the Ring!... Ugh, my poor man...he thinks he cant protect me." She wipes away a tear and poors you more drinks before cracking a smile and continuing.
"I want to do something special for him, and now that you're here I know JUST the thing! My Oleg loves my Moon Raddish Soup almost as much and this Trading Post and certainly more than me, but with the Bandits having had their run of things I havnt been able to get down to the Raddish Patch to restock! I just know that once he smells that soup again his mood will just soar! What do you say? Can you bring me some Raddishes?" She ends with the most sappy set of puppy eyes you've ever seen as she begs for you help.

The Task: Gather several Baskets full of Moon Raddishes from the Raddish Patch to the south of the Trading Post and bring them back to Svetlana without alerting Oleg!

The Reward: Svetlana has offered a Sizable reward of 250gp to you if you can bring her a full stock of Moon Raddishes... Nothing to expensive for her husband I suppose!?


Bokkens Secret Ingredient **(COMPLETED)**
Bokken is a weird one to be sure, but the quality of his potions cannot be argued as some of the best tasting creations in the region! Bokkens secret is closely guarded of course and he i in need of a restock. Bokken asks you bluntly to help him collect Fangberries from a thicket to the south, and offers reward should you succeed.

The Task: Gather a large amount of Fangberries and bring them back to Bokken

The Reward: Bokken says he will gladly make you any potons you need at a 10% discount if you can help him restock his Berries.


A Missing Hunter **(COMPLETED)**
As the new "Garrison Chief" to the Stolen Lands Kesten is in charge of handling any criminal activity, including disappearances and rescue operations. On his last trip to Brevoy he was informed that a well known Hunter had not returned from his trip into the Stolen Lands and had been reported missing by his family nearly a week prior. As such Kesten has asked you to search the Hunters known hunting grounds to ascertain his fate and rescue him if necessary.

The Task: Search for clues as to the fate of the missing hunter and provide aid in his rescue if necessary.

The Reward: The family doesnt have much in the way of wealth but has offered the Hunters prized handaxe (their single possession of any value) as a reward for any information regarding his fate.



Wanted Posters on the Board!

Wanted: Bandits (Dead or Alive)
The  Task: The Bandits in the Greenbelt need to be shown that their actions will no longer be tolerated! Bring proof of the defeat of atleast 6 Bandits to the Quarter Master.
The Reward: The Swordlords of Restov have offered a reward of 400gp to anyone who's actions have a noticeable affect on Banditry in the area on the Greenbelt.

Wanted: Tuskgutter (Dead)
The Task: Every Greenbelt Hunter has a story about Tuskgutter, each wilder than the last! The hunter Vekkel Benzen has offer reward to any capable of bringing down the beastly menace! Bring Tuskgutters Head to Oleg at the Trading Post.
The Reward: Vekkels Mwk Longbow and Animal Bane Arrows

Wanted: Kobold in the Hills **(COMPLETED)**
The Task: The Sootscale Kobold tribe has never really made much trouble in the Greenbelt. Lately however it's clear the something has the Kobolds riled up something Good! Find the Kobold Lair and ensure that the Kobolds are no longer a threat.... no one cares to much how its done.
The Reward: The Swordlords of Restov have offered a reward of 800gp to anyone capable of getting the Sootscale problem under control.

Wanted: Tatzelwyrms
The Task: The Tatzelwyrms of the Greenbelt are a rare and elusive pray for any hunter. Oleg has a long standing bounty on one of these creatures and offers reward for anyone that can bring him a genuine Tatzelwyrm head to but over his mantle!
The Reward: Oleg offers 600gp for a relatively undamaged Tatzelwyrm Head






Friday, January 17, 2020

Papa needs a Brand New Bag! : Oleg's Trading Post **(Updated 02/21)**

A comprehensive listing of gear and survival materials currently available at Olegs Trading Post! As the game progresses and your successful ventures into the wilds of the Stolen Lands draws more and more influence to the region, trading posts like Oleg's will only grow with the prosperity! Be sure to check back when the listings are updated to reap your rewards!!

**Oleg can special order Items for you from Brevoy. Be sure to let  him know if you need something that he doesnt currently have in stock!!**


Oleg's Stockroom

Survival Gear/Adventuring Gear/Kits/Tools
-Trail Rations (8 weeks)
-ANY Common Item worth 5gp or less (Stock may vary)
-Bullseye Lantern
-Camouflage Blanket
-Camouflage Netting
-Everburning Torch
-Familiar Satchel
-Field Survival Guide
-Folding Table
-Heatstone
-(Animal) Hunter's Manual
-Hunter's Stand
-Mwk Manacles
-Magnifying Glass
-(Survival) Pathfinder Chronicle
-Folding Shovel
-Smoke Cover
-Spirit Compass
-Spirit Offerings
-Spirit Trumpet
-Stove Can
- Spyglass *
- Large Tent
-Small Tent x2
-Travelers Dictionary (Undercommon)
-Camp Site Kit
-Cooking Kit
-Dungeoneering Kit (Common)
-Forest Kit
-Gear Maintenance Kit x2
-Hunters Kit x2
-Musk Kit
-Riding Kit x2
-Mwk Survival Kit
-Antidote Kit
-Mwk Artisans Tools
-Climbers Kit
-Footprint Book
-Mapmakers Kit x2
-Symptom Kit
-Veterinarians Kit

Clothing
-Cold Weather Outfit (medium) x4
-Cold Weather Outfit (small)x2
-Neck Guard x3
-Reinforced Scarf x2
-Adventurers Outfit x3
-Snow Goggles x2
-Snow Shoes x2
-Fire Resistant Boots
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Wondrous Items
-Unguent of Timlessness
-Feather Token (Fan) x2
-Elixer of Swimming
-Wound Paste x5
-Stubborn Nail
-Warpaint of Terrible Visage


Weapons and Armor
** With the help of Kesten Garess, Oleg has secured new distributors for arms into the Greenbelt to help deal with the bandit problem. As such Olegs is now stocked with a full compliment of weapons and armor from expert craftsman in Brevoy. **

-Any Common Mwk Weapon or Armor
-Any Common Weapon or Armor


Potions and Alchemical Creations/Reagents/Tools/Weapons/Remedies (Sold by Bokken the Hermit Alchemist w/ 10% Discount)
 ** Bokken has any Alchemical Item with a cost of 5gp or less readily on hand for sale (Llimitations may apply)**
** Bokken does not except Trading Post Credit as payment**

-Protection from Evil x3
-Protection from Chaos x2
-Cure Light Wounds x4
-Cure Moderate Wounds x2
-Aid x2
-Bulls Strength x2
-Bears Endurance x1
-Invisibility
-See Invisibility
-Delay Poion



Sunday, January 12, 2020

Introduction: Exploring the Unexplored, A Call to Action!

The Stolen Lands have long resisted attempts at colonization. Wedged between the River Kingdoms and Brevoy, the approximately 35,000-square-mile swath of wilderness has a long history of being regarded as “stolen”—from and by whom depending on the point of view.

In Brevoy, the lands are considered stolen from that nation’s southern expanse by bandits and barbarians variously from Numeria, Iobaria, or the River Kingdoms themselves.
In the River Kingdoms, the general impression is that Brevoy allowed the lands to fall into the hands of monsters and worse in order to rob the lords of the River Kingdoms of more lands to rule. Even within the wildlands themselves, lands are stolen and conquered in a constant struggle between bickering tribes of centaurs, kobolds, fey, trolls, bandits, lizardfolk, boggards, barbarians, and more, all committed to endless skirmishing to expand their holdings while not ceding their own lands to the enemy.

 In truth, the Stolen Lands belong to no one, and are stolen from no one. Many have tried to claim them, but the abandoned ruins that dot the swath of wilderness stand as testaments to the difficulty of ruling these savage lands. They have remained wild with a fierce tenacity, a haven for monsters, criminals and dangerous secrets. As such The Stolen Lands have posed a menace to their neighboring nations as long as anyone can remember.
Yet these times of relative calm in the Stolen Lands are coming to an end. Spurred to action in part by an increase in aggression among the bandits and barbarians of the Stolen Lands and by building political tensions to the north, the Swordlords of Restov have sent agents and explorers into the disputed region to explore, secure and, if need be, conquer!


Campaign Player Resources
The Kingmaker Campaign setting takes place in an already established world with many unique and entertaining benefits to be explored! As such I highly recommend that players utilize the Kingmaker: Players Guide workbook when building their characters to familiarize themselves with the setting!
The Players Guide is provided in PDF form FOR FREE on at : Paizo.com

Any Books you need will be downloaded to dropbox in the Kingmaker PCS and Pathfinder Easy reading folders! Be sure to check out the Inner Seaa World guide for more info about the World you live in!( Get Login Info from your DM!)

For Game and Character Building Information use the following:
    - Archivesofnethys.com
    -D20pfsrd.com


Campaign Info
Our Heroes (the Pc's) have all been selected for one reason or another to take part in the exploration and mapping of an area of the Infamous Stolen Lands known as "The Greenbelt". As such each of our Heroes receives a special Charter from  the Lord Mayor of Restov, a large city in Southern Brevoy, allowing them the right to explore the area freely.



A map of the Greenbelt (Eastern Stolen Lands) is provided to each of your characters in order to chart your expedition! The area portrayed is the portion of The Stolen Lands claimed in your specific Charters. The remainder of the Stolen Lands have been divided among other Expeditions from Restov, your Cahracters are aware of 2 other expeditions thus far going into Dunsward and the Slough Marshes.





Considerations at Character Creation

Starting Stats : We will be rolling for Stats together!
Starting Wealth : You will use Average Wealth for you chosen Class!
Starting Traits : In addition to the 2 traits you recieve at character creation (which must be chosen from different Traits lists) you will recieve 1 FREE additional Campaign Trait upon Character Creation. This trait must be selected from the appropriate Campaign Traits found in the Players Guide or online!
   -**Note from the DM** : Character Traits are the best way to help explain unique peices of your backstory and provide your character with bonuses appropriate to your past. It is recommended that you choose Traits for their Backstory Value rather than statistical increases!

Background : You will receive additional in game rewards such as Traits, Feats and unique Loot for creative back stories and RP during game. Use those imaginations!
Additionally: During the course of Character Creation make sure you are able to answer these simple questions for your Character!
     - Where is he from and how did he come upon a career in Adventuring?
     - Why/how did he obtain his Expedition Charter and for what reason will he pursue it?
     - How did he obtain his starting companions and gear and why does he use any unique Items?
     - Your character may not have chosen to undertake this mission alone. Do you know any of your fellow PCS? if so, how did you meet and why do you travel together?
     - What are your Characters Motivations? Do you have an overarching goal? An epic quest? Are you just in it for the Money? Or do you just love a challenge?