Dawn of the Scarlet Sun (PFS, Tier 4-6) TABLE 1 (Inactive)

Game Master Paladin of Baha-who?

The coastal city of Magnimar is no stranger to crime, yet recently, a series of murders has sent a chill through the early morning streets. Someone—or something—is stalking and killing worshipers of Sarenrae, the goddess of the sun. The city guard is prepared to ambush the murderer, but they need help—help of the kind that adventurers are so good at providing. What is the sinister truth behind these violent acts?

Dawn of the Scarlet Sun is a Pathfinder RPG adventure for six 4-6 level characters. Six level 5 pregenerated characters are available for use in this adventure only, although any PFS characters within the level range are available.

Note that this is a Free RPG Day Module, and as such is shorter than most modules or even most PFS scenarios, and success will earn 1 XP and 1 PP at normal advancement.

One spot is reserved for Batpony, so I am looking for five additional PFS characters. I would prefer level five or six, as this module has a reputation for being dangerous.

I would like to begin by the 1st of July if possible. If we don't have a full six by then, I'll keep this open longer. Otherwise we'll start once we have a full table.

I have a level 6 dwarf fighter available.

Batpony has requested a spot for a friend as well, so we may have this well on our way to 6.

Hi GM Paladin,

I do not have a character in Tier but if you do not find six players I would jump in with a pregen level 4 bloodrager! ;-)

But real characters should have priority.

You can play one of the level 5 pregens that come with the adventure, if you want to. Valeros, Ezren, Merisiel, Harsk, Kyra, and Seelah are the options.

Batpony here! Bringing a rogue/fighter to the table.

Luurg here! Dat life teef not get 'way wid dis!

Level 5 melee, internal alchemist

Hey GM! I've got a Cavalier in range (Level 4 Spellscar Drifter)

I can have her up and ready by end of day today!

Warpriest 6 reporting for duty!

Applying with this character (L4 Druid).

I have Evanglist Cleric 5 is there are still spots.

Looks like we've got a lot of interest already. I guess I'll leave recruitment open until tomorrow then do a lottery or decide who will make the best party. Maybe I could even run two simultaneously.

You can play one of the level 5 pregens that come with the adventure, if you want to. Valeros, Ezren, Merisiel, Harsk, Kyra, and Seelah are the options.

Oh perfect! Then I would very much like to play Kyra!! ;-)

Mun would be interested in joining this game.

Hi, I have an arcanist 6 who would be interested in a quick run before gameday. GM credit/pregen credit character, all ready for her first adventure.

I have a level 5 bloodrager and a level 5 or 6 shaman. Happy to bring whatever best fits.

I have several in tier options to round out groups if that is needed.

Definitely interested. I've played plenty of PF and have wanted to get into PFS for a while. Obviously, I'd have to use a pregen. Could I then apply that XP and PP to a tier 1 character I created or only to the pregen? And how does gold work in this case?

Definitely interested. I've played plenty of PF and have wanted to get into PFS for a while. Obviously, I'd have to use a pregen. Could I then apply that XP and PP to a tier 1 character I created or only to the pregen? And how does gold work in this case?

That is allowed, the PFS guild guide gives guidance that. You may apply the chronicle to a tier 1 or brand new character, everything on the chronicle applies but you receive 500gp instead of the listed gold reward.

Awesome! Thanks, batpony. I'm in, then. Looking at the pregens.

Here are the pregens usable with this module. Note: these are not standard PFS pregens, and can only be used with this module. However, use of these pregens otherwise follows standard PFS pregen rules, which it should be noted, now includes consequences for the character to which you are applying it if the pregen dies.

Stugbu (Paladin 6) as a follower of the Dawnflower, would very much like to help find out who is stalking and killing all of her worshippers. Looks like you've got a pretty full table (or two), though, so if he's too late to the party, that's cool.

Thanks! Looks like there's a lot of divine casting interest and only a bit of arcane so I'd be thrilled to play Ezren!

Well, I would love to toss my hat into the lottery!

Caster here! I got a PFS alias for Ezren ready to go, if selected.

Reflex is shown as +2. I think whoever wrote the stat block thought that weasels give a +2 to Fort instead of Reflex. It's up to you whether you want to correct that or go with what's written. I would stick with what's written if I were you, since Fortitude saves are usually a bigger deal than Reflex saves, but it's your choice.

Gotcha! I'll just use it as listed. Do you want me to provide any character background, say my own spin on Ezren? Unsure since I'm using a pregen.

As long as you use those stats you can do whatever you want as far as character flavor.

Level 5 Druid here, I'd love to join if there's still space.

Looks like we're going to be closing it out soon. I'll end recruitment at 10 pm AZ time, which is in about 2 hours. Then I'll do a lottery for everyone except Batpony, whose spot is reserved.

I'll throw in my hat. I've got a couple characters in range.

I said 10pm but also 2 hours, which are not correct. Too much wine! I'll stick with the two hour timeframe, which is 1.5 hours now.

Caster4life, just so you know, if you use that PFS character alias for this game, you will be locked into that name "Ezren the Wanderer" for that character number. If that's what you want, that's fine.

Sorry for the late response. This is batpony’s friend here, level 5 inquisitor.

Recruitment will close in about 2 hours for the Dawn of the Scarlet Sun. There's been enough interest that I will be running two tables.

Link

Well, if you are going to say that, sign me up!

Alright, recruitment is closed. I'll run the numbers and announce tables shortly.

As I said, I'm going to try doing two tables of this now.

Table 1 (this thread):

Batpony
Ravenor Trevelyan
Cott
Thrugg
Lauranna Cindel
GM Wise

Table 2: Link
Saashaa
Luurg
Noral
caster4life
Stugby
Tull

I've also selected a waitlist order if anyone decides to back out.

Thanks for running two tables. I'll post in my table once I understand the name issue. I don't want to accidentally lock in before I understand. So if I use this alias, will I be stuck applying credit from this adventure to this character name? If so, should I just create an equivalent alias that isn't linked to my PFS? Sorry, still figuring this stuff out.

Thanks for running two tables. I'll post in my table once I understand the name issue. I don't want to accidentally lock in before I understand. So if I use this alias, will I be stuck applying credit from this adventure to this character name? If so, should I just create an equivalent alias that isn't linked to my PFS? Sorry, still figuring this stuff out.

Yes. When playing a Pregen you'll want to use a non-PFS alias for the gameplay. Game credit goes to the PFS number, it doesn't really matter which alias is used on the board for gameplay. Most players either maintain one alias for all pregens that they happen to play, reusing that same alias over and over (named, for example, "Zin's Pregen"), or create a new alias for each pregen they play (named, for example, "Ezren by Zin"). Choose whichever makes the most sense for you.

We do it this way because after you make 10 posts to the boards with any alias, the name of that alias is fixed and can no longer be changed. You don't want your PFS alias to be stuck with the pregen name after this game.

Thanks for running two tables. I'll post in my table once I understand the name issue. I don't want to accidentally lock in before I understand. So if I use this alias, will I be stuck applying credit from this adventure to this character name?

No, because it is understood that this alias is Ezren a pregenerated iconic character. If you post 10 times with this account page with the name 'Ezren the Wanderer' that will be the account's name going forward. Most GMs can figure out that iconics (whether they are under a PFS account, CORE account, or just a regular old alternate alias, or even a Starfinder account) are just placeholders for your real character who can't come to the game for level reasons just yet. During the 10 post grace period you could rename your current Ezren the Wanderer to: 'Ezren the Naughty', 'Ezzzwen the Butch', 'Molly Ringwald', 'Prof. I. M. Evil', 'Valros da Bold' or 'Generic Dire Boar' if you like. Whatever the name is it sticks after the 10th post.

If so, should I just create an equivalent alias that isn't linked to my PFS?

It doesn't really matter. Crunch all you want! Then just make more characters! Kyra here is technically my -34 Classic PFS character (even though she could be CORE as well, or I could paste in the info for a Starfinder Iconic and play her as a reskinned/renamed version of that character in a Starfinder game). I've played her in a number of games in her 4th level incarnation and she's earned XP for other characters (who got the XP when they reached the appropriate level) just fine. She could be CORE or a regular alternate account, it doesn't really matter. She never gets the XP herself because I give the GM the number of the account that I want to get the XP.

What's more important is having your actual PFS PC set up with an account number somewhere, so that you can direct the XP to them. They could be your -1 PFS alias, your PFS -2 alias or your PFS -56 alias.

If you leave Ezren where he is, it just means your -1 (I'm guessing) will never get any XP it will just go to whatever alias is getting the XP for that adventure, and you will always know where your favorite wizard is. ;)

Thanks for all the helpful explanations! I'll use this alias for Ezren and decide what I want to do with my PFS alias.