Sandpoint
One of the holdings of the city-state of Magnimar, Sandpoint is a sleepy fishing town on the Varisian Bay, halfway between Magnimar and Windsong Abbey. Known primarily for its excellent theater and exquisite glassblowing, the town's fishermen, farmers, and other simple folk make it's community one of the rare truly peaceful havens in Varisia.
The only settlement of note on the Lost Coast, it is a simple, relatively peaceful town with all the color and common oddities one expects from a tightly-knit community. Wood buildings and cluttered docks line the town’s natural harbor, while farms and the manors of wealthy citizens dot the surrounding countryside. During the day, fishing, farming, lumbering, glass-making, and shipbuilding occupy most of the townsfolk, who commonly retire to their homes by way of Sandpoint’s many taverns. A playhouse and would-be museum make unusual attractions, but Sandpoint’s true landmark is the Old Light, a lighthouse of ancient origins that lies in ruins.
Devoid of many of the dangers of a true frontier town and intrigues of a sprawling city, Sandpoint has nonetheless had its share of troubles. The fading scars of a recent terror still linger: a time most folk refer to as 'The Late Unpleasantness'. Just over five years ago, a madman stalked the streets of Sandpoint, killing dozens. Known as Chopper, the killer’s month-long terror ended bloodily when an eccentric local artisan was revealed as the murderer and killed during his attempted capture. Adding to the pain, less than a month later the local chapel burned to the ground in a conflagration that nearly consumed the town’s northern half and left the local priest dead. The town has only begun to recover from its recent misfortunes, and some see the coming inauguration of a new cathedral as a sign that pleasant days are ahead.
Sheriff Belor Hemlock - sheriff and councilmember. Something of a local hero.
Madame Mvashti - the town's Varisian elder. An accomplished Harrow reader, she is a respected oracle for the local community.
Lonjiku Kaijitsu - the owner of the Sandpoint famous Glassworks. Since his wife's death five years ago he developed a misanthropic streak. His daughter Ameiko is the owner of The Rusty Dragon.
Ameiko Kaijitsu - daughter of Lonjiku Kaijitsu, Ameiko is the owner of The Rusty Dragon, the most popular tavern in town.
Belven Valdemar - runs the Sandpoint Shipyard, which is owned by his family.
Father Abstalar Zantus - follower of the goddess Desna and the current high-priest of the Sandpoint Cathedral.
Ilsoari Gandethus - retired adventurer who became headmaster of the Turandarok Academy.
Cyrdak Drokkus - this flamboyant bard is the owner and sole financier of the Sandpoint Theater.
Sandpoint Boutique - small shop owned and run by Hayliss Korvaski, selling clothing, toys, weapons, tools, and artwork, mostly of Varisian origin.
Sandpoint Meat Market - Chod Bevuk holds a small shop and a butcher house in front of the open air market.
Sandpoint Savories - Sandpoint's bakery owned by the Avertin family.
Savah's Armory - sells many types of armor and weapons. Owned and run by Savah Bevaniky.
Valdemar Fishmarket - the best fresh fish in town. Owned by the Valdemar family, and run by the retired fisherman Turch Sterglus.
Grocer's Hall - This building faces the market. Every morning it sells fresh produce from the farms surrounding Sandpoint. It is maintained by the Halfling Olmur Danvakus
Vernah's Fine Clothing - clothing shop and a guild house for tailors, quilters, seamstresses, and other crafters. Operated by Rynshinn Povalli, Vernah Povalli's half-elven daughter.
Bottled Solutions - an alchemical shop tended by the half-elf Nisk Tander. Many of the merchandise available at the location was created in-house by Tander himself.
The Curious Goblin - the store houses a collection of books for sale. That said, the shop's owner, Chask Haladan, seems more interested in collecting books and tomes rather than running a profitable business.
The Feathered Serpent - owned by Vorvashali Voon, the store specializes in magic trinkets and tools, though it's inventory changes regularly and many articles found within the location's walls are often not for sale.
The Way North - the building is a library of a large and varied collection of maps and nautical charts, all under the care of one elderly gnome, Veznutt Parooh.
Jewelry Store - this shope, owned by Maver Kesk sells and buys jewelty. 6 thugs work here as guards.
Sandpoint Glassworks - one of the oldest industries in Sandpoint, run by the Kaijitsu family and widely renowned for the high quality of their products.
Sandpoint Lumber Mill - one of the oldest buildings in town, the lumber mill is owned by the Scarnetti family who controls the lumber industry of the region.
Sandpoint Shipyard - a long building with its three dry docks allows numerous shipwrights, ropemakers, and sailmakers to work non-stop. The shipyard is owned and operated by the Valdemars.
Two Knight Brewery - Owned by the Deverin family and run by Gaven Deverin supplier of most of the mead, ale, and rum consumed in Sandpoint.
Scarnetti Mill - the only grain mill in the region. Owned by the wealthy Scarnetti family. Prices are very low.
Wheen's Wagons - owned by the wheelwright Bilivar Wheen, the shop has seen better times and looks a bit run down.
Red Dog Smithy - the only smithery in the town of Sandpoint, owned and operated by the foul-mannered Das Korvut.
Locksmith - the first and only locksmith workshop in Sandpoint. Owned and operated by the dwarf Volioker Briskalberd.
Fatman's Feedbag - one of the most noisome and troubling taverns in the town, the Feedbag is known for regular brawls and the resulting visits by the town's sheriff.
The Hagfish - one of the most popular taverns in town, especially among fishermen and gamblers. The owner is one-legged Jargie Quinn.
The Rusty Dragon Inn - the oldest inn in Sandpoint, and also one of the most popular and adventurer-friendly. Owned and operated by Ameiko Kaijitsu.
The White Deer - a three-story building, its rooms are spacious and clean, and its front entrance is flanked on either side by twin deer statues of white birch. Maintained by the Shoanti tribe-man Garridan Viskalai and his family.
The Pixie's Kitten - the town's brothel. This distinguished and well-run establishment is owned and run by Kaye Tesarani.
Risa's Place - an out-of-the-way tavern owned by old Risa Magravi. Those who frequent the tavern appreciate that its off-the-beaten-track location keeps away strangers.
Sandpoint Market - the open air market is opened twice a week. Merchants from all of western Varisia may be found there.
Sandpoint Town Hall - the two story building holds a town meeting hall, offices for town clerks and storage rooms. The basement holds Sandpoint's bank.
Junker's Edge and Junker's Beach - The garbage and refuse of town are gathered by a half orc named Gorvi and his employees. It is thrown over the cliff at Junker's Edge and onto the Junker's beach below where the sea takes care of it.
Sandpoint Boneyard - The local graveyard houses mostly simple marked graves and only a few vaults of the local nobles. The graveyard is taken care of by Naffer Vosk.
Sandpoint General Store - The general store, owned and maintained by Ven Vinder and his wife Solsta has everything you need, and if they don't have it, it can be imported.
Sandpoint Cathedral - The newly constructed Cathedral serves the followers of the six most common deities of Varisia. It is run by Father Abstalar Zanthus and his four acolytes.
Sandpoint Garrison - serves both a prison and barracks, and is administered by Sheriff Belor Hemlock
Turandarok Academy - a large, two story building, consisting of a classroom established on the ground floor and a second floor dedicated to providing living quarters for the town's orphans. The basement below ground level is the private residence of the academy's headmaster, Ilsoari Gandethus, and acts as a museum of oddities and trophies he has collected over the years.
Goblin Squash Stables - serving as a stables to the community the business is owned and operated by an individual with a reputation that borders on legend: Daviren Hosk - a hunter and animal trainer, who has a profound hate for goblins.
Hanna's - A healer, herbalist and midwife, Hannah serves the community of Sandpoint by treating injuries and illnesses deemed too insignificant to warrant attention by Abstalar Zantus and the others at the Sandpoint Cathedral.
Sandpoint Theater - one of the largest buildings in the town, it is considered to be one of the most impressive venues in northern Varisia. The teatre, owned and run by Cyrdak Drokkus, regularly hosts both A-list celebrities as well as local talent of all kinds.
Sage - the Sage Brodert Quink lives in this ancient home. He is a scholar of History and Engineering.
The Old Light - the most visible landmark of Sandpoint. It is believed to have been a lighthouse during the ancient Thassilonian empire, though much of the structure has crumbled over the ages.
House of Blue Stones - a monastery dedicated to Irori, run by Sabyl Sorn. The Monastery holds a meditation hall and a library.
Tanner's Bridge - is the northernmost bridge in Sandpoint, crossing the Mill Pond. Its terminus in town is next to the Rovanky Tannery. From Sandpoint it leads east to the towns surrounding farmlands.
Sandpoint Bridge - is the southernmost bridge and entrance into Sandpoint via the Lost Coast Road, crossing the Turandarok River.
Schooner Gulch Road - branches out from the Lost Coast Road just a few hundred feet away from the Sandpoint Bridge. It runs up a bluff to the residences of Sandpoint's four founding families: Deverin Manor, Kaijitsu Manor, Scarnetti Manor, and Valdemar Manor.
The only settlement of note on the Lost Coast, it is a simple, relatively peaceful town with all the color and common oddities one expects from a tightly-knit community. Wood buildings and cluttered docks line the town’s natural harbor, while farms and the manors of wealthy citizens dot the surrounding countryside. During the day, fishing, farming, lumbering, glass-making, and shipbuilding occupy most of the townsfolk, who commonly retire to their homes by way of Sandpoint’s many taverns. A playhouse and would-be museum make unusual attractions, but Sandpoint’s true landmark is the Old Light, a lighthouse of ancient origins that lies in ruins.
Devoid of many of the dangers of a true frontier town and intrigues of a sprawling city, Sandpoint has nonetheless had its share of troubles. The fading scars of a recent terror still linger: a time most folk refer to as 'The Late Unpleasantness'. Just over five years ago, a madman stalked the streets of Sandpoint, killing dozens. Known as Chopper, the killer’s month-long terror ended bloodily when an eccentric local artisan was revealed as the murderer and killed during his attempted capture. Adding to the pain, less than a month later the local chapel burned to the ground in a conflagration that nearly consumed the town’s northern half and left the local priest dead. The town has only begun to recover from its recent misfortunes, and some see the coming inauguration of a new cathedral as a sign that pleasant days are ahead.
People of Note
Mayor Kendra Deverin - served as Sandpoint’s mayor for the past eight years.Sheriff Belor Hemlock - sheriff and councilmember. Something of a local hero.
Madame Mvashti - the town's Varisian elder. An accomplished Harrow reader, she is a respected oracle for the local community.
Lonjiku Kaijitsu - the owner of the Sandpoint famous Glassworks. Since his wife's death five years ago he developed a misanthropic streak. His daughter Ameiko is the owner of The Rusty Dragon.
Ameiko Kaijitsu - daughter of Lonjiku Kaijitsu, Ameiko is the owner of The Rusty Dragon, the most popular tavern in town.
Belven Valdemar - runs the Sandpoint Shipyard, which is owned by his family.
Father Abstalar Zantus - follower of the goddess Desna and the current high-priest of the Sandpoint Cathedral.
Ilsoari Gandethus - retired adventurer who became headmaster of the Turandarok Academy.
Cyrdak Drokkus - this flamboyant bard is the owner and sole financier of the Sandpoint Theater.
Sandpoint Locations
Local Shops and Stores
The Pillbug's Pantry - small shop for potions and herbal tonicsSandpoint Boutique - small shop owned and run by Hayliss Korvaski, selling clothing, toys, weapons, tools, and artwork, mostly of Varisian origin.
Sandpoint Meat Market - Chod Bevuk holds a small shop and a butcher house in front of the open air market.
Sandpoint Savories - Sandpoint's bakery owned by the Avertin family.
Savah's Armory - sells many types of armor and weapons. Owned and run by Savah Bevaniky.
Valdemar Fishmarket - the best fresh fish in town. Owned by the Valdemar family, and run by the retired fisherman Turch Sterglus.
Grocer's Hall - This building faces the market. Every morning it sells fresh produce from the farms surrounding Sandpoint. It is maintained by the Halfling Olmur Danvakus
Vernah's Fine Clothing - clothing shop and a guild house for tailors, quilters, seamstresses, and other crafters. Operated by Rynshinn Povalli, Vernah Povalli's half-elven daughter.
Bottled Solutions - an alchemical shop tended by the half-elf Nisk Tander. Many of the merchandise available at the location was created in-house by Tander himself.
The Curious Goblin - the store houses a collection of books for sale. That said, the shop's owner, Chask Haladan, seems more interested in collecting books and tomes rather than running a profitable business.
The Feathered Serpent - owned by Vorvashali Voon, the store specializes in magic trinkets and tools, though it's inventory changes regularly and many articles found within the location's walls are often not for sale.
The Way North - the building is a library of a large and varied collection of maps and nautical charts, all under the care of one elderly gnome, Veznutt Parooh.
Jewelry Store - this shope, owned by Maver Kesk sells and buys jewelty. 6 thugs work here as guards.
Local Workshops
Rovanky Tannery - owned and operated by the workaholic Larz Rovanky, it produces leathers of high qualitySandpoint Glassworks - one of the oldest industries in Sandpoint, run by the Kaijitsu family and widely renowned for the high quality of their products.
Sandpoint Lumber Mill - one of the oldest buildings in town, the lumber mill is owned by the Scarnetti family who controls the lumber industry of the region.
Sandpoint Shipyard - a long building with its three dry docks allows numerous shipwrights, ropemakers, and sailmakers to work non-stop. The shipyard is owned and operated by the Valdemars.
Two Knight Brewery - Owned by the Deverin family and run by Gaven Deverin supplier of most of the mead, ale, and rum consumed in Sandpoint.
Scarnetti Mill - the only grain mill in the region. Owned by the wealthy Scarnetti family. Prices are very low.
Wheen's Wagons - owned by the wheelwright Bilivar Wheen, the shop has seen better times and looks a bit run down.
Red Dog Smithy - the only smithery in the town of Sandpoint, owned and operated by the foul-mannered Das Korvut.
Locksmith - the first and only locksmith workshop in Sandpoint. Owned and operated by the dwarf Volioker Briskalberd.
Taverns & Inns
Cracktooth's Tavern - The owner, Jesk "Cracktooth" Berinni, openly supports amateur performers and provides a location for them to present what talents they may possess, making the place a favorite amongst theater's patrons.Fatman's Feedbag - one of the most noisome and troubling taverns in the town, the Feedbag is known for regular brawls and the resulting visits by the town's sheriff.
The Hagfish - one of the most popular taverns in town, especially among fishermen and gamblers. The owner is one-legged Jargie Quinn.
The Rusty Dragon Inn - the oldest inn in Sandpoint, and also one of the most popular and adventurer-friendly. Owned and operated by Ameiko Kaijitsu.
The White Deer - a three-story building, its rooms are spacious and clean, and its front entrance is flanked on either side by twin deer statues of white birch. Maintained by the Shoanti tribe-man Garridan Viskalai and his family.
The Pixie's Kitten - the town's brothel. This distinguished and well-run establishment is owned and run by Kaye Tesarani.
Risa's Place - an out-of-the-way tavern owned by old Risa Magravi. Those who frequent the tavern appreciate that its off-the-beaten-track location keeps away strangers.
Public Services
Carpenter's Guild - the town has many carpenters and thus a guild was formd to take care of their interests. The guild is overseen by Aesrick Battlehorn, a dwarf master carpenter.Sandpoint Market - the open air market is opened twice a week. Merchants from all of western Varisia may be found there.
Sandpoint Town Hall - the two story building holds a town meeting hall, offices for town clerks and storage rooms. The basement holds Sandpoint's bank.
Junker's Edge and Junker's Beach - The garbage and refuse of town are gathered by a half orc named Gorvi and his employees. It is thrown over the cliff at Junker's Edge and onto the Junker's beach below where the sea takes care of it.
Sandpoint Boneyard - The local graveyard houses mostly simple marked graves and only a few vaults of the local nobles. The graveyard is taken care of by Naffer Vosk.
Sandpoint General Store - The general store, owned and maintained by Ven Vinder and his wife Solsta has everything you need, and if they don't have it, it can be imported.
Sandpoint Cathedral - The newly constructed Cathedral serves the followers of the six most common deities of Varisia. It is run by Father Abstalar Zanthus and his four acolytes.
Sandpoint Garrison - serves both a prison and barracks, and is administered by Sheriff Belor Hemlock
Turandarok Academy - a large, two story building, consisting of a classroom established on the ground floor and a second floor dedicated to providing living quarters for the town's orphans. The basement below ground level is the private residence of the academy's headmaster, Ilsoari Gandethus, and acts as a museum of oddities and trophies he has collected over the years.
Goblin Squash Stables - serving as a stables to the community the business is owned and operated by an individual with a reputation that borders on legend: Daviren Hosk - a hunter and animal trainer, who has a profound hate for goblins.
Hanna's - A healer, herbalist and midwife, Hannah serves the community of Sandpoint by treating injuries and illnesses deemed too insignificant to warrant attention by Abstalar Zantus and the others at the Sandpoint Cathedral.
Sandpoint Theater - one of the largest buildings in the town, it is considered to be one of the most impressive venues in northern Varisia. The teatre, owned and run by Cyrdak Drokkus, regularly hosts both A-list celebrities as well as local talent of all kinds.
Sage - the Sage Brodert Quink lives in this ancient home. He is a scholar of History and Engineering.
Other Locations & Highlights
Madame Mvashti's House - a large manor, home of the town's Varisian elder, Niska Mvashti.The Old Light - the most visible landmark of Sandpoint. It is believed to have been a lighthouse during the ancient Thassilonian empire, though much of the structure has crumbled over the ages.
House of Blue Stones - a monastery dedicated to Irori, run by Sabyl Sorn. The Monastery holds a meditation hall and a library.
Tanner's Bridge - is the northernmost bridge in Sandpoint, crossing the Mill Pond. Its terminus in town is next to the Rovanky Tannery. From Sandpoint it leads east to the towns surrounding farmlands.
Sandpoint Bridge - is the southernmost bridge and entrance into Sandpoint via the Lost Coast Road, crossing the Turandarok River.
Schooner Gulch Road - branches out from the Lost Coast Road just a few hundred feet away from the Sandpoint Bridge. It runs up a bluff to the residences of Sandpoint's four founding families: Deverin Manor, Kaijitsu Manor, Scarnetti Manor, and Valdemar Manor.
Historical Events:
The Late Unpleasantness
The Late Unpleasantness
Alternative Name(s)
Light of the Lost Coast
Type
Town
Population
1240
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Characters in Location
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