The town of Sandpoint is a remote town on the Lost Coast, it stands as bastion to the civilization in this otherwise rugged area. You have come from far and wide, or maybe this has always been your home, regardless today is a big day. The unveiling of the long awaited cathedral, the old church burnt down in a devastating fire that nearly destroyed the northern end of town.
Sandpoint is wealthy for its exports of wood and other goods that are plentiful in this region. The nobles funded a new lavish place of worship, and thus the new Sandpoint Cathedral was built!
The town is bustling with activity. Both inns are full, people line the streets. Early in the morning the opening speeches begin in the square in front of the new cathedral.
The mayor steps up to the front of a crowd that has gathered and she motions for silence. A murmur descends on through the square.
"Welcome to all, to the Swallowtail Festival in honor of our new cathedral! I see many new faces in the crowd and I am very happy to welcome you to Sandpoint! All the locals have come out of their homes, also, even Larz Rovanky. I haven't seen you out of your shop since your daughters wedding! Anyway, eat, drink, and be merry for this is a great time for Sandpoint!"
As she finishes her speech the crowd cheers and soon a mailed man fills her place, "There are many folk not from these parts, and I only ask you respect our home. Be careful in the festivities all, especially around tonight's bonfire. Our good friend Lonjiku was to speak as well, but a sudden illness has sent him to rest. Might I ask for a moment of silence for those who perished in the fire five year's past."
He lowers his head for a few moments, then steps off the podium, his spot quickly filled by a cheerful man.
"When I first came here, all of you were all work work. Well I saw to that, didn't I? The theatre has seen more performances in my residence than it has for all of Sandpoint's history. I plan on turning the story of our fated play into a production to travel all over Varisia and praise the name Sandpoint! I encourage you all to stop by many of the traveling troupes that have came from far and wide to entertain you all on this festival occation! And don't forget my production of 'The Harpy's Curse' only has ten more performances before we move onto some other show. Starring none other than the famous diva Allishanda straight from Magnimar so come see it while it lasts!"
Finally, a robed man steps up and speaks softly, you must strain to hear him. "Thank you all for coming and thank Erastil for our safety and longevity."
The crowd disperses for the day's festivities, in the southern end of town many games are taking place.
[spoiler=Eugeni]
You have been summoned by Sheriff Hemlock before the opening speeches along with the 5 other town guards. You stand with them in barracks.
"We are already stretched thin, without hundreds of outsiders coming to cause trouble in our little town. I know you don't like it, but I need all of you patrolling all day. We have more than we can handle .
He turns to you, "I want you and Jensen here to patrol from the Old Light to the North Gate, and as far south as Town Street. I don't expect much trouble, but the mob tends to stay under control in sight of the town watch."
He dismisses you with a wave and turns to the other 4, and begins giving them similar orders.