It Could Happen Here Pathfinder: Dawn of the Frogs, Part One
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Nov 2, 2025 Join Jason Buhlman, Director of Games at Paizo and lead designer for Pathfinder Second Edition, and Hazel Acacia, a lively player in the adventure as Sister Merdragona 'Merdy.' They dive into the spooky Dunmire setting, where the group investigates a mysterious crumbling mill after villagers go missing. The excitement kicks off with combat against swamp beetles, role-playing discussions about religion and cults, and teamwork to scale treacherous stairs, ending on a nail-biting cliffhanger. Adventure awaits!
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Creator Introduces The Adventure
- Jason Buhlman introduced himself as the Pathfinder lead designer and revealed he wrote the adventure Dawn of the Frogs.
- The players assembled as quirky characters and set out to investigate missing villagers near a swamp mill.
Atmosphere Frames The Mission
- The Dunmire setting blends eerie swamp atmosphere with quaint Bog Bottom community life.
- A ruined mill becomes the investigation focal point linking missing villagers and lurking dangers.
Characters And Their Flavors
- Margaret introduces Spite: a young, candle-helmed chainmail-wearing fighter with a morning star and revolutionary bent.
- The group includes Squash the shoonie, Sister Merdragona 'Merdy' the soup nun, and Trant the bomb-making ex-powder worker.