<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 24pt;"><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: verdana;"><strong>THE FLIGHTS OF DESIRE</strong></span></span><hr/><br/><div class="floatleft">(http://i1296.photobucket.com/albums/ag14/Purple_Dusk/78cc187d-408d-4166-94f0-cba27a5129ca_zps1tsyfqjv.jpg)</div><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;">Day 1; 24th <acronym title="Equivalent to August">ARODUS*</acronym> 4711</span></strong></span><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>TIME:</strong> Mid-Afternoon;</span></span><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>SEASON:</strong> Late Summer</span></span><br/><span class="bbc_font" style="font-family: courier;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 13pt;"><strong>WEATHER:</strong></span> <span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Light wind, mostly clear skies, daylight, storm clouds on far horizon</span></span><br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">SANDPOINT</div><div class="spoiler_body">(Unknown alignment) small town<br/><strong>Corruption</strong> +0; <strong>Crime</strong> +0; <strong>Economy</strong> +1; <strong>Law</strong> +0; <strong>Lore</strong> +2; <strong>Society</strong> +0<br/><strong>Qualities</strong> (Unknown)<br/><strong>Danger</strong> +0<br/><br/><hr/><strong>Government</strong> (Unknown)<br/><strong>Population</strong> 1,000 approx. (Unknown demographic)<br/><strong>Notable NPCs</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>(Unknown)</li></ul><br/><hr/><acronym title="Most expensive item that can be purchased here; 75% chance to obtain specific item"><strong>Base Value*</strong></acronym> 1,300 gp; <acronym title="The most money the community can pay to buy any single item."><strong>Purchase Limit*</strong></acronym> 7,500 gp; <acronym title="Highest level of spell available as spell casting service."><strong>Spellcasting*</strong></acronym> 4th<br/><strong>Minor Items</strong> (unknown); <strong>Medium Items</strong> (unknown); <strong>Major Items</strong> (unknown)</div></div><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">INFO &amp; DEVELOPMENTS</div><div class="spoiler_body"><strong>SANDPOINT</strong><br/><ul class="bbc_list"><li>(Unknown)</li></ul></div></div><br/><br/><hr/>It has been many days sailing along the coast of Varisia, heading northwards towards the town of Sandpoint and you've come a long way since you've left the cosmopolitan city of Absolom.  This far north is virtually unknown frontier for most – a vast wildland, great plains and forlorn forests; a country comprised mostly of little isolated city states – Varisia is more the name of a geographical location rather than a country.  Though the ship upon which you sail, The Lost Wanderer, has skirted along the coast, it has never really put to shore for nearly two weeks now, and most people on board, are generally looking to get on shore soon rather than spending another night sharing bunks.<br/><br/><div class="floatright">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/6a/21/af/6a21af32a17878f019a4f3228520d5ea.jpg)</div>The Pathfinder that has been put in charge your assessment for full eligibility to join the society, Theos Baelthorn, has generally been an entertaining rogue and seasoned seaman, keeping everyone distracted from boredom.  He's proven a flirty sort, but is quite focussed when he has a task to do, almost to an unnerving degree.  On one occasion when pirates tried to attack The Lost Wanderer, Theos has also proven to be an able swordsman, the two blades he normally carries turning him into a whirlwind of  steel.<br/><br/>The town of Sandpoint slowly comes into view from the haze of the horizon; a small, but seemingly welcome pinprick of civilisation in this empty corner of the world.  Built along the shore, it is a relatively small, closely-built community, with buildings mostly of wood and stone foundations, yet the place even has a harbour.  Your arrival here seems somewhat fortuitous as you can see dark clouds gathering on the horizon - a possible heavy downpour on its way.<br/><br/>Stepping onto the wooden docks, you can see many people on the streets, but the place must have regular traveler's as few people stop to stare for any length of time, and a few even give friendly nods in your direction before moving on with their own business, seemingly eager to get whatever they have to do done before the darkness of evening comes.  Some dock workers are coming down at Theo's direction to help unload some trade goods from the ship.<br/><br/>"If need a place to stay, you can always just sleep on the boat if you want - with everyone off, it should be more spacious than ever - should save you some coin if you're low," advises Theos.  "Still, if you want t a bit more comfort, you might want to try the Rusty Dragon, probably best place to get information and meet people.  If you're looking for a bit more quiet, you could head to the White Stag on the north end of town; not really my first choice though, since the owner can be a little grumpy at times."<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">GMs Notes</div><div class="spoiler_body"> <div class="floatright">(http://dsrindustries.org/rpg/Pathfinder/Pathfinder%20RPG/Comics/Pathfinder%20Comic%20-%20Chronicles%2001%20-%20Sandpoint%20Gazetteer/Pathfinder%20Comic%20-%20Chronicles%2001%20-%20Sandpoint%20Gazetteer%20-%2002%20(Sandpoint%20Map).jpg)</div><br/>Feel free to introduce Desire in general and any impressions he may have.<br/><br/>The map on the right can be expanded with a click.<br/><br/>Despite the buildings being close-packed, there are few that are above a single story, so it doesn't feel particularly claustrophobic or disorientating.<br/><br/>If Desire hasn't taken steps to hide her tiefling nature, some people, especially the towns older citizens, have suspicious stares, but at least nod back at her if they noticed that he has noticed they were looking.  For the most part though, most will be too busy doing their own thing to pay him too much mind.  The atmosphere though, is generally friendly.</div></div>