I'm starting up a campaign in Avistan that I would like to begin among a group of people who are innocent and naive, much like the hobbits of Hobbiton. So much of Golarion is made of hardened people who deal with harsh winters, monstrous invasions, wars, and corrupt empires. Where might be a good place that a "gentler" folk could exist?
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That's a great question. I think if you're looking for a place like Hobbiton, you'd probably want a nice village in Taldor, one with a strong local economy. Halflings do carry a lot of baggage by nature in the Inner Sea, being the go-to slave race, but the town could have been founded by a group of freed slaves a long time ago, so the subject never comes up.
Andoran would be another prime location. They're in a very strong position right now, don't have much internal or external conflict, and the empowerment that individual citizens enjoy would create a generally happy atmosphere. Not that Andoran has no problems, but an isolated community could be very gentle and prosperous.
I wouldn't necessarily rule out Cheliax either. It's not a particularly dangerous place to live, they're not monotheistic, and honestly most small communities would rather get along than rock the boat. Plus, since Cheliax so tightly controls the flow of information, they could very easily be kept in blissful ignorance to the harsh world outside their little community.
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You can also put it in Nirmathas, and have it protected by rangers.
Andoran would be another prime location. They're in a very strong position right now, don't have much internal or external conflict, and the empowerment that individual citizens enjoy would create a generally happy atmosphere. Not that Andoran has no problems, but an isolated community could be very gentle and prosperous.
Thanks for your help!
I think I found my village. Bellis sounds perfect.
Andoran would be another prime location. They're in a very strong position right now, don't have much internal or external conflict, and the empowerment that individual citizens enjoy would create a generally happy atmosphere. Not that Andoran has no problems, but an isolated community could be very gentle and prosperous.Thanks for your help!
I think I found my village. Bellis sounds perfect.
Sounds great!
There's also the island of Hermea. It's normally a closed, supposedly utopian society.