Kaijitsu Star

The Kaijitsu Star

The first ship. Vorka's lair. The beginning of everything.

Overview

A ship that ran aground somewhere in the depths of Brinestump Marsh. The Licktoad tribe sent the party to investigate it. They found it. They also found Vorka.

The name "Kaijitsu Star" is written in Tien characters on the bow. No goblin can read it. The name and the family connection were revealed later, when the party encountered Ameiko Kaijitsu at Thistletop.

This ship is distinct from the Kaijitsu Blossom — a second, later ship also run aground in the marsh, which the party explored in a subsequent expedition.

What Was Found

Vorka — a goblin cannibal druid who had claimed the ship as her lair. She kept a horse named Stomp. Brief negotiation attempt; then combat. Both Vorka and Stomp died. The party ransacked the ship.
Fireworks cache — the tribal mission objective. Recovered.

Campaign Role

The expedition to the Kaijitsu Star was the party's first major mission. Completing it (and returning alive) was the basis for their elevation to Licktoad heroes. The tribe celebrated on their return. The celebration was the last the tribe would have.

The party traversed Brinestump Marsh to reach it, encountering Lotslegs (a giant spider) and crossing the Soggy River along the way.

Location

Deep in Brinestump Marsh. Roughly one mile along the southern bank of the creek from Licktoad Village, about an hour's travel. Exact position now irrelevant — the ship and the marsh it sat in are no longer the party's home territory.

Key Connections

Vorka — the cannibal goblin found aboard. Dead.
Brinestump Marsh — the ship is (was) inside it.
Kaijitsu Blossom — the second ship; distinct from this one.
Ameiko Kaijitsu — the family whose name is on the bow.