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:

RoundDescriptionOutcome 1 — BlindbirdBlindfolded, shoot birdsBubble 10, Rrrahah 10, Scorch 10 2 — Planks + bat killOversized boots, stomp stirges on planks over a swampBubble 2, Rrrahah 10, Scorch 12 3 — BirdpieThrown into a giant birdmeat pie pit with live eagles; first out winsBubble 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.