The Swallowtail festival on the first day of autumn is also the day the new Sandpoint cathedral is being dedicated. However the feasts and celebrations are disrupted by an attack of devious yet rather inept goblins, led by war-chanters who sing an extremely annoying song.

The goblins attack all over the place and a few people are killed. You save a noble, Aldern Foxglove from several goblins including a commando riding a goblin dog; Aldern is grateful but terrified and invites you to meet him at the Rusty Dragon when it’s all calmed down so he can thank you properly.

Eventually the goblins are all killed or routed. The next day you find you’ve acquired a reputation as heroes and everyone is very grateful for your help. You sell the goblin commando’s masterwork horsechopper to the weapon shop for 50gp and an infinite supply of arrows. You talk to sheriff Belor Hemlock who tells you that Sandpoint has never been attacked by goblins in its 40+ year history – goblins are normally just a minor nuisance in the hinterlands. The only person who knows much about goblin tribes is Shalelu and she only comes through town a few times a year.

Hemlock mentions that during the attack someone dug up the grave of the former high priest. You go to the graveyard and discover some tracks but they peter out quickly and you can’t tell where they lead. The graveyard keeper suggests you go to see the current high priest, Father Zantus …