Birdcruncher Tribe
Birdcruncher Tribe
The Birdcruncher goblins live in caves along the western edge of the Devil's Platter. They are traditionally the least aggressive of the five Sandpoint-region goblin tribes. The party fought alongside them, freed their prisoners from Thistletop, and Sneaky Scorch is their current Chieftain.
Location
Caves along the western escarpment of the Devil's Platter (Devil Plateau) — a wide, flat expanse of dark rock near the region. Closest goblin tribe to Sandpoint.
Relationship to the Party
Initial Meeting (23.03.2024)
The party (core four minus Shvub-Mah) met the Birdcrunchers at a river. Invited across. An evening of feasting and games followed. Wise Mummy Sprattleharsh presided — the tribal elder.
Chieftain's Moot (23.03.2024)
Three-round competition to determine who should be new Birdcruncher chief:
| Round | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| 1 — Blindbird | Blindfolded, shoot birds | Bubble 10, Rrrahah 10, Scorch 10 |
| 2 — Planks + bat kill | Oversized boots, stomp stirges on planks over a swamp | Bubble 2, Rrrahah 10, Scorch 12 |
| 3 — Birdpie | Thrown into a giant birdmeat pie pit with live eagles; first out wins | Bubble 10 (out first), Rrrahah 10 (2 kills), Scorch 15 (winner) |
Sneaky Scorch became Chieftain of the Birdcrunchers. Received the Crunchy Crown (+2 Intimidate vs. Birdcrunchers). remembered — T3
Quest Assigned
Wise Mummy Sprattleharsh assigned the party to deal with Pa Manschmied and the fire-breathing pig at his farm to the northeast.
Prisoners at Thistletop
During the Razertooth operations (18.01.2025), the party found 7 imprisoned Birdcrunchers held captive in the Razertooth goblin area. Freed. confirmed — T1 + T3
Separately, Birdcruncher goblins were also held in the Thistletop compound (C3 area). Freed during the second assault.
Key NPCs
- Wise Mummy Sprattleharsh — tribal elder. Name confirmed canonical by Creative Director. Presided over the Chieftain's Moot.
- Featherbrain — Birdcruncher who spoke to the party after the Razertooth rescue. Identified Ripnugget as the Razertooth boss who wants to attack Sandpoint and sacrifice everyone to Lamashtu. remembered — T3
Current Status
Intact. Sneaky Scorch is their declared Chieftain. The tribe cooperated with the party's Thistletop assault operations. Their home in the western Devil's Platter caves remains their base.
Cultural Notes
The tribe's name derives from their practice of crunching birds — a dietary and sport preference. They hold bird-related competition events. Their least-aggressive reputation among the five tribes made them receptive to alliance with the party.