Connects to: 26.20.01 and 26.20.08.
Overview
A circle of halfling druids known as the Yrumps raised a network of earthen roads in this marsh for ceremonial purposes. They moved away as the August City (26.20) rose, but for a long time, the city’s fishermen and herbalists used the roads extensively. But since the August City knucked under the might of Shuttered, few dare venture on the roads. The Marsh Rangers were disbanded and the marsh was quickly claimed by bullywugs who had dwelt in the city’s slums. The creatures fight amongst themselves too much to be a threat to the city even in its weakened state, but they demand harsh tolls from anyone using the marsh’s paths. Those who cannot pay in coins or weapons are eaten.
Connection
- Wortimer and the Yaboons (26.20.01 and 26.20.08) have recently offered rewards for either driving out the bullywugs or negotiating a peace with them. Both organizations believe that the marsh is potentially good land for growing lucrative spices and herbs.
Hooks
- Where are the Yrumps now?
- Do any Yrump ruins remain?
- Do any bullwugs still dwell in Blind Midshotgatepool? How do they get by?
- What do the bullywugs want with coins? Who trades with them?
- Who still uses the paths? For what purpose?
