![[DALL·E 2025-03-11 09.16.20 - A detailed fantasy emblem designed for Stromhaven, a burgeoning settlement in the Pathfinder RPG setting. The emblem is circular, divided horizontally.webp]]
#### **Basic Information**
- **Name:** Stromhaven
- **Type:** Emerging Settlement
- **Region:** Rivermarch, located within the Stolen Lands, near the southern borders of Brevoy
- **Scale & Population:** Growing tent city rapidly evolving into a permanent settlement; diverse population primarily composed of Ysoki, Kobolds, and Humans
- **Primary Inhabitants:** Ysoki, Kobolds, Humans
- **Climate & Terrain:** Fertile, temperate lands ideal for agriculture, bordered by forests and rivers
#### **Geography & Layout**
- **Key Features & Landmarks:**
- **The Mill:** Central facility for grain processing and storage
- **The Stitched Roof:** Main communal housing tent, symbolizing community unity
- **Council Pavilion:** Central administration and governance area
- **The Commons (Marketplace):** Vibrant central market area
- **Training Grounds:** Used for militia and guard training
- **Notable Districts/Areas:**
- **The Haven:** Main above-ground settlement district
- **The Warrens:** Underground district primarily inhabited by Ysoki and kobolds
- **Ysoki Quarter:** Center for Ysoki commerce, crafting, and alchemical trades
- **Kobold Enclave:** Community area for kobold residents
#### **Taverns & Establishments:**
- **The Broken Anvil:** Above-ground tavern
- **Owner:** [[Grev Lockewarren]]
- **Notable Staff:** Ysoki masseuses, [[Fizzle]] and [[Nib]]
- **The Sinking Fang:** Underground tavern in The Warrens; known hub for illicit dealings and headquarters of [[The Undercroft Vigil]]
- **Whiskey’s Rest:** Above-ground tavern and social hub, run by Whiskey, a respected Ysoki innkeeper
- **Owner:** [[Whiskerwick “Whiskey” Thistlefoot]]
#### **Culture & Society**
- **Local Governance:** Ruled by the Rivermarch Council
- **Economy & Trade:** Emerging economy in crafting, agriculture, alchemy, and trade goods
- **Religion & Beliefs:** Worship of Golarion pantheon deities (Erastil, Abadar, Cayden Cailean), alongside local traditions
- **Laws & Customs:** Firm yet fair governance emphasizing communal solidarity and mutual respect
#### **Historical Events & Current Issues**
- **Historical Events:**
- Recent destructive fire in the militia barracks
- Rapid growth and development of underground Ysoki and kobold settlements
- **Current Conflicts or Issues:**
- Rising tensions in The Warrens following aggressive law enforcement
- Unexplained disappearances of caravans to the south
- Internal political tensions and external threats
#### **Notable NPCs & Factions**
- **Key Figures (Rivermarch Council):**
- [[Tybalt Rattigan]]: Emissary
- [[Borion Nightshade]]: Viceroy
- [[Gideon]]: Magister
- [[Brinn Whitewood]]: Lord Regent
- [[Brinnard Whitewood]]: General
- [[Maximus]]: Warden
- **Factions:**
- **The Vigil:** Secretive and influential group based in The Warrens
- **Rivermarch Council:** Governing body managing settlement's growth
- **House Whitewood:** Influential noble faction
- **Stromhaven Volunteer Guard:** Local militia comprised of community volunteers
- **Whitewood's Battalion:** Military forces loyal to General Brinnard
- **House Rattigan:** Prominent Ysoki family influential in commerce, diplomacy, and underground affairs
#### **Rumors & Mysteries:**
- Unexplained disappearances of caravans on southern trade routes
- Reports of illness spreading in deeper tunnels
- Possible manipulation of unrest in The Warrens by external forces
#### **Adventure Hooks:**
- Investigating tensions and unrest within The Warrens
- Exploring the mystery of disappearing caravans
- Navigating political intrigue among the settlement's factions
#### **Influences & Inspirations:**
- Frontier towns with hidden complexities, reminiscent of places like Thieves’ Landing from Red Dead Redemption