Korvosa, the Jewel of Varisia, has long sparkled on the shore of Conqueror’s Bay. Established just over 300 years ago by Cheliax at the height of that empire’s expansion, the city now commands its own destiny.
A line of Korvosan kings and queens emerged to rule the city, establishing an infamous seat of power—the Crimson Throne.
Rulers have sat upon the Crimson Throne for more than a century, and the city has flourished; yet the monarchy always seems on the brink of disaster.
The Crimson Throne is not a prize to be won—it is a curse.
No monarch of Korvosa has died of old age, and none has produced an heir while ruling. Even though King Eodred II controls Korvosa more fully than any previous monarch, that control remains tenuous, and many secretly count the days until their latest king falls to what they call the Curse of the Crimson Throne.
With the unrest caused by the death of Eodred II and the arrival of a plague the city of Korvosa seems to be smoldering, ready to explode at any moment.
Thankfully Marshall Cressida Croft has a daring and competent band of adventurers ready to help her stamp out trouble.
