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CZM Book Club: Pathfinder: Dawn of the Frogs, Part Five

Nov 30, 2025
Join Hazel Acacia, a dynamic performer known for their role as Murdy, the soup nun cleric in a thrilling Pathfinder campaign. They delve into the group's mission to confront a cult by strategizing to destroy a threatening dam. Expect lively character dynamics and debates on ethical ambush tactics. Unique tactics include using antidote-laced soup to lure guards. As combat unfolds, the party experiences dramatic rescues and cryptic warnings, leading to an exciting cliffhanger. Adventure, suspense, and imagination abound!
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INSIGHT

Small Heroes, Big Problems

  • The party arrived penniless in Bogbottom and learned villagers suffered missing-persons tied to a strange "Great Work."
  • The adventurers quickly became local heroes by rescuing captives and uncovering cult-like manipulation.
INSIGHT

Rising Waters Reveal Hidden Cause

  • The swamp's waters are rising despite lack of rain, suggesting the dam is controlling flow.
  • Town leaders believe the boggards' "Great Work" — a dam — is causing dangerous flooding.
ADVICE

Stock Up Before the Swamp

  • Prepare before you leave: get antidotes and supplies; Ladrusa can brew antidote doses you need.
  • Buy healing items and alchemist fire if you expect combat and a long swamp journey.
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