Islands of Mordia
Mordia is located direct east of Katapesh coast line, Between Qadira and Katapesh, Amidst of the Obari Ocean...
Mordia, First Day - the Disaster.
Katapesh: The yellow-sailed ships from the Katapeshi city of Okeno are the most well-known and feared agents of the slave trade on the Inner Sea. Okeno originally began as a convenient spot for pirates to stop by to collect water and provisions without relying on the ports of the mainland nations. Keleshite Captain Xiren Bhey is the current leader of Okeno Slavers. He arrived in Okeno more than ten years ago and gained the reputation of a ruthless slaver. Captain Xiren Bhey (aka Stanley Pike) killed the leader of Okeno Slavers in a duel and established himself as the new leader. He captains the galley Undertow.
Undertow sank in the shoreline when it was heading to sell slaves to Blackmouth village for the Blessed Kingdom.
The party remembers being on a ship for a while and wondering where and who they are. No one remembers their names. Some weird fog covers the air, until suddenly they hear the bottom of the ship screeching and after the crash upon some stones, the ship went over the rocky coral reef and rose on top of it. Their ship sank because the captain could no longer remember where the reefs were on the shore. The ship sank next to a river mouth. The ship must have been carrying resources because the flag had a gold coin on hand. The beaches are also quite deep. The party managed to get off the ship, alive. The party swam ashore and watch as the ship continues to sink offshore...
Sutekh City
City established in the Valley of Sand next to the inner sea of Mordia. Sutekh was captured by Bata's forces some years ago. Since then, Bata has lead the city with his evil minions - ruling with an iron fist. First adventurers that arrived there were hauling a mysterious artifact for Bata. City council has been plotting the demice of Bata. The party of people with help of Mantis Guild in the city is planning to overthrow the unrightful tyrant. Their arrival started a series of events leading to Bata using Artifacts only known to him to free his mother from her higher domain. Now Bata's mother is now free in Mordia, but Bata has been defeated by the Blessed Kingdom and their allies.
Important people
Lady Elspeth von Carstein - Human noble - Trading Company: Lady Elspeth comes from a wealthy and influential family that has long held a significant position in the city's political scene. She is known for her sharp intellect, political savvy, and unwavering dedication to the city's well-being. She believes the city's prosperity depends on strong trade relationships with neighboring kingdoms and works constantly to improve these relationships. Lady Elspeth is often seen dressed in the latest fashion trends and behaves in a regal manner. - burned down a rival clothing merchant's warehouse
Thorne Ironfist - Dwarf paladin - Corrupt police chief: Thorne is a rough and outspoken member of the city council. He takes his duties very seriously and is dedicated to maintaining law and protecting the city's residents. He is a skilled fighter and is not afraid to get his hands dirty when necessary. Thorne is loyal to his deity Moradin and often speaks of the importance of honor, loyalty, and duty. Although his stiff demeanor can be intimidating, he is popular with many of the city's residents.
Mirielle d'Arc - Halfling bard - City entertainment director: Mirielle is a charismatic and charming member of the city council. She has a way of speaking that often convinces others to see things her way. She loves the arts and frequently organizes events such as concerts and plays to entertain the city’s residents. Mirielle is a strong advocate for education and believes that all children in the city should receive an education. She is often seen carrying a lute and singing melodies as she walks the streets.
Xalara Bloodblade - The current leader of the Red Mantis assassins in Sutekh. She rose to the position through sheer skill and ruthlessness, having climbed the ranks of the organization over many years. Xalara is highly respected among the Red Mantis for her strategic thinking and deadly efficiency. Characteristics: Xalara is a cold and calculating individual who rarely shows emotion. She is highly intelligent and a skilled strategist, often planning out complex operations with meticulous attention to detail. Xalara is also a master of disguise, able to blend seamlessly into any crowd and manipulate those around her to achieve her goals.
Sten Valencourt - Dragonkin Wizard - Sten Valencourt stands tall, his presence commanding attention in any room. His age is difficult to discern; his face bears the wisdom of centuries, yet his eyes sparkle with youthful curiosity. His long, silver hair cascades down his back, interwoven with strands of iridescent blue. His robes, adorned with intricate golden sigils, seem to shimmer with an otherworldly glow. A staff of ancient oak rests in his hand, its tip adorned with a sapphire that pulses with arcane energy.
Sten emerged from obscurity, working with the ranks of the Mantis guild in Sutekh. His origins remain shrouded, whispered rumors hinting at forbidden pacts with ancient beings. Some say he bargained with the very stars to gain his power. Regardless, his appointment as Grand Wizard surprised many. Was it merit or manipulation that led to his ascension?
His motives remain veiled, even to those closest to him. Is he a protector of the city or a puppet master pulling unseen strings? The title of Grand Wizard is not enough for Sten. He seeks to unravel the secrets of the cosmos, transcending mortal limitations.
Ki Juma - Catfolk Paladin - Embodies the spirit of the wild—a lithe figure with fur the color of midnight. His eyes, amber and unyielding, hold the secrets of forgotten jungles. His tail, sinuous and expressive, twitches with anticipation. Around his neck, a pendant of obsidian bears the emblem of the Blessed Kingdom—a golden eye. Ki Juma’s loyalty to the Blessed Kingdom runs deeper than bone. He fought alongside its legions, his claws stained with the blood of invaders. Some say Ki Juma bargained with the gods for his power. In return, he vowed to protect the Blessed Kingdom until the stars themselves fade.
Rerakth city
The city of Rerakth is located on the west shore of the Green sea of Mordia, other side of the ocean from the Green Wastes. There was a sudden change in rulership when the queen got sick, her new husband she married a year ago took over for her while the queen is twindling away in bed. The current ruler of Rerakth is Anpu. Rumors say he caused the queens affliction, but no proof has been found.
Village of Bleakburn
This village was taken over by the Sand Kingdom with the help by group of confused travelers. Ashii the astomoi cleric has since disappeared from the village, possibly to defend Sand Kingdoms capital Sutekh.
Important people
Ashii - The current appointed village leader Astomoi Cleric Ashii, She has a long ceremonial cloak covering her body,
unlike like most Astomoi. Behind her mask, you only see darkness and some light beams. Astomoi like company even if they don't eat or drink. She can sense
thoughts and thus has been voted for a temporary leader of the village after a short ceremony when it was taken over by her and her associates.
Hera - Temporary The guard Commander, Dark Elf Magus Hera, Covered in a dark cloak, wielding a longsword. Ashii assigned her as the guard Captain for the village.
Will - The current tavern keep, Axel Willis "Will" This is a big guy, pure barbaric muscle. Wielding a huge Earthbreaker. Lightly armored, currently running a tavern.
Renatam
In the shadow of the Gray Desert’s shifting dunes, the City of Renatam stands resolute—a beacon of defiance against an otherworldly menace. Where the sun kisses the battlements and faith intertwines with stone, paladins stand as unwavering sentinels. Their oaths echo through the cobbled streets, their armor gleaming with divine purpose. Nestled within the shores, is a city encircled by a formidable wall. Nine towers pierce the sky, each district ruled by its own Bishop. Magic now tought to everyone capable to protect against any evil forces still lurking around.
Important people
Queen Evelyn Farmont - The Queen walks the city’s cobbled streets, her presence a balm for the weary. She listens to the beggar’s plea, the blacksmith’s lament, and the child’s laughter. She pledges protection, justice, and unwavering devotion to her people—their hopes and fears etched into her very soul. Married to Sir Farmont that leads the Paladin guild in the city.
Sir Farmont of Renatam - a noble paladin, strides forth with unwavering valor. Clad in gleaming plate armor, he bears the emblem of Ealdthryn upon his shield—a symbol of his devotion. His unwavering faith guides him, and his sword, Oathbringer, cleaves through darkness. Whether defending the innocent or smiting malevolent foes, Sir Farmont embodies the chivalric code, standing as a beacon of hope in Renatam. Lead the assault forces versus alien threat in gray desert campaign.
Shrikukri-Squa (The Wind Clan)
The Shoanti clan possesses the strongest animal affinity, and revere them as holy and mystic. Ever learning from the beast with whom they share the land, the Wind Clan is perhaps the most peaceful of the quahs, and they serve as the emissaries to the outside world. They tattoo themselves according to tradition of travel and martial prowess. Young ones usually are sent on travels or combat so that they harden to protect the towns and their natural ways. Their connection to animals also makes them the greatest animal trainers among the Shoanti. This clan is known for their friendship with nesting Hippogriffs around their town, infact they build their dwellings around the nesting area. They work with Hippogriff in perfect harmony.
Important people
Elanar Greener - Revered druidic leader of the Ashanti Wind Clan, stands as a living bridge between ancestral wisdom and the windswept present. Her eyes, like storm clouds, hold the secrets of generations—their resilience forged in the crucible of shifting sands and whispered breezes. Under her guidance, the Wind Tribe harmonizes with their Hippogriff companions, their coexistence echoing the very breath of the land.
☥ Gods of Mordia ☥
In addition to following Gods, island of Mordia Campaign you can use all gods from Pathfinder 1E world. And then some.
Mother's *hidden true name* is a greater god, worshiped by some denizens on Mordia. Organized groups of assassins are known to be dedicated to her worship.
Her worshipers, mainly clerics, use long robes and masks to cover their faces. Tales tell of her revealing herself around Mordia, but many who saw her never did again.
Some of her worshipers tattoo themselves with roses and embroider clothing in the same way.
The Mother was released from her currently unknown prison of sorts. Her son assembled a number of artifacts to summon her out, and he did.
The summoning portal was destroyed, and she fled due to the damage sustained during the summoning. Her son Bata punished everyone responsible for the explosion.
This is not the last people will hear of her...
Ealdthryn is known as the deity of wisdom and knowledge. It is said that Ealdthryn's vast intellect
is matched only by their insatiable hunger for learning and understanding. Ealdthryn is often depicted as a wise old figure with a long white beard, deep-set
eyes, and a serene expression. They are typically depicted holding a staff or book, symbolizing their mastery over knowledge. According to legend, Ealdthryn
was one of the first beings to emerge from the void at the beginning of creation. As the universe took shape around them, Ealdthryn set about cataloging and
studying every aspect of it, from the movement of the stars to the behavior of the smallest subatomic particles. Ealdthryn's quest for knowledge was unquenchable,
and they spent countless eons traveling the cosmos, exploring every corner of it. Over time, Ealdthryn became revered by mortal beings for their vast knowledge
and wisdom. Temples were built in their honor, and they were worshipped by scholars, sages, and philosophers alike.
Ealdthryn was seen as a source of guidance
and inspiration, and their followers sought their counsel on matters of science, philosophy, and magic. Ealdthryn's teachings are focused on the importance
of learning and self-improvement.They believe that the pursuit of knowledge is a sacred duty, and that every being has the potential to grow and expand their
understanding of the universe. Ealdthryn's followers are encouraged to seek out new experiences, learn from their mistakes, and constantly strive to better
themselves. Despite their immense wisdom, Ealdthryn is not infallible.
There are many stories of Ealdthryn making mistakes or underestimating the power of
their own creations. However, these missteps are seen as learning opportunities, and Ealdthryn is always quick to rectify their errors and use them to expand
their understanding of the universe. In combat, Ealdthryn is rarely directly involved, preferring instead to use their vast intellect to outmaneuver and outwit
their opponents. Ealdthryn's followers are often powerful mages, using their knowledge of the arcane to manipulate reality itself and gain an edge in battle.
Ealdthryn's enemies are those who seek to suppress knowledge and keep others in ignorance. They view such beings as threats to the natural order of the universe,
and will go to great lengths to thwart their plans. Ealdthryn's followers are also sworn enemies of any who seek to use knowledge for personal gain or to subjugate
others.
Chapter One
The players have started with different tasks in the ranks of Red Mantis. they knew each other to some extent, Red Mantis has been operating in the city of Sutekh for about a year when Xalara arrived to establish it.
Those from Sutekh know that about 3 years ago Bata took over the city from the previous leader when he executed him and his subjects in the attack. The influential people of the city then just accepted his leadership.
Group of travelers came from the south enterance of Sutekh and they carried a mystery object in a cart. They were received by Bata and after they were observed by players from the Mantis guild to have received a flying ship and flew off to the sea.
Mantis guild gave a mission to get some city council converted to their side. Mirielle d'Arc's husband Mark d'Arc got killed by the party to achieve this, the body is near a boatwreck at sea. After this the players went to Lady Elspeth von Carstein, after the players dealt with competing clothing business owner's shop, the lady agreed to side with Mantis' plan.
Mantis guild hired the players as double agents to find out what was happening on the mountain. The players found out about the tournament and won it against other competing parties at Fort Bata and Bata wanted to reward them with a protection mission on Mt. Hiro. A large portal had been built on the mountain, which the players noticed that it was activated after the players took the orb related to the conspiracy and put it among the other orbs.
The portal blew up at the mountain as the Mantis guild wanted, but problems arose when a wounded dragon appeared through the exploding portal, Bata called this dragon his mother. He spoke to his son and then left to rest, flying north.
The players took a fight on the mountain against Bata and they were so scared of the whole event and Bata's dragon form that they decided to run and jump down from the wall of the mountain temple and into the water. They barely survived the fall, and continued to the beach where they finally found each other.
The energy emanating from the portal triggered a chain reaction, causing the volcano to erupt and hot lava to rush towards the nearby city
The rumble grew and grew, until the mountain exploded, spewing hot lava in all directions. The nearby city of Sutekh had never faced such a disaster. The ground shook as the lava flowed down the mountain slope towards the city. On the outskirts of the city, people ran for their lives, but many were not fast enough. The scorching heat and toxic gases made breathing difficult, or impossible.
The city's emergency services were overloaded, and the residents were left on their own. The elementalists tried their best to limit the flames, but it was a hopeless battle. The lava swallowed everything in its path, destroying homes, buildings and roads on the south side
As the days passed, the lava began to cool, and the city began to assess the damage. The grief was deep and many had lost their homes and loved ones. The city suffered huge losses, but the residents decided to get up and start rebuilding. Although the mountain had caused a great catastrophe, most of the city survived in the end stronger than ever before.
The players conquered Sutekh with the help of the Blessed Kingdom's battalions and navy, Bata was killed and the tyranny
was over in the whole region. Anpu, the leader of the Blessed Kingdom, appointed General Ki Juma as the interim leader
of the Sand Kingdom region as it is being stabilized.
The Party was given orders to stabilize the Mt.Hiro lava area, and they cleared the rifts that opened to another plane. at the foot of the mountain, the players received a book of revelation from a angelic being.
Chapter Two
Following the revelations of the book, the party found out about a new threat in the Gray Desert. Ki Juma rewarded the players the ownership of the motel part of "The Better Pirate" tavern, and the keys to a sailing ship.
After a dangerous sea voyage with their new ship, the adventurers arrived at Northpass, an old mining town on the west
side of the inner sea.
The party met with a Paladin recruiter named Sir Elgar: "We have a task ahead of us that requires courage and
dedication. But I know that there is strength within you that could help us in this battle.
Players were given symbols of Ealdthryn a reminder that even in the midst of darkness, there is always light.”
The party headed north to the fortress of Renatam where the resistance against this threat is spearheaded from. Paladin
Lord Varathin received players after a bombing run from an unknown ship.
Paladin Lord Varathin of Renatam told the party: “It is crucial that we gather information about what lies beyond our
borders. I believe we also destroyed their flying vessel when it ventured in this direction.
We know they have somehow brainwashed or kidnapped people in the desert. The enemy is smooth-skinned and tall, with
gleaming eyes, not of this world.
The party suffered a casualty in first encounter of this enemy force at the start of the Sandscar Ravines in the Gray
Desert.
After returning to the Renatam Fort, the paladin Lord Varathin helped the party with raising the member and they continued their mission after.
The party finished clearing the route thru the Sandscar Ravines to the temple where they were to meet a second group of scouts.
The party ventured back to Sandscar Ravines and managed to clear the way to a temple of Ealdthryn built inside sandstone.
They met with another party that cleared the way from northside of the ravines. The other paladin party setup a fortification inside the temple while players went and cleared the cave surrounding it.
Some sort of boss was ordering people inside the cave but fled in the battle that started. The enemy had imprisoned some locals inside the cave, players freed them and met Theo.
Theo told the players he could lead them to the boss that fled. The players took him up on it, but Theo had to check if anyone of his village had survived, and they did - sort of.
The players took opportunity to modify their bodies and minds thru a machine an evil scientist had got up and running in the village. The players dealth with the villagers that had been turned to mutated
beings that Theo did not recognize no more.
Returning to the paladins, they were given the mission to track down the escaped leader Theo was tracking with his ability and they also opted to check out lost scientists from a nearby science outpost.
The outpost was outrun by the alien race and the party took back the crystal in a lead box that seemed radioactive. Theo then lead them to a cave in the southwest of the desert in search for the alien leader.
The cave was full of strange monsters, tho at the end they found one of the teleporters and that lead to inside a small pyramid structure inside a mountain.
Inside the structure was a portal and the book of revelation started to glow, so they used it to close it. The leader was still eluding the party but then Theo received instructions where the last pyramid portal was, the paladins had taken care of one in the east. The party cleared the portal and now there was the last pyramid where the party met with paladins that started an assault on it. The party defeated the leader inside the pyramid and the large scale threat was defeated in the gray desert.
Chapter Three - Endgame
Tortork leader Elanar Greener, the revered druidic leader of the Ashanti Wind Clan said that they saw a massive dragon flying above their settlement. The party was told about this in Sutekh. They headed to hunt down the lead to find her and her lair. They ran into villages overran by her forces that seemed to follow her orders, for now just her mutated spawn and Kobolds. Sethville was the first of those villages and there was a massacre of its peoples. The party had a sighting at the mountain next to the village where they were soon after attacked by her spawn.