![[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