Dressings for the Dungeon

Friday, May 5, 2017

This week I will be showing you the dressing pieces from Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs. They are all really cool, and will add to the environment of your game, whether your players are in a dungeon, or in the great outdoors. The Dressings are split into two sizes, medium, and large. Ill start with the medium's. First, we have the Totem. This could also work as a marker, statue, or whatever else you feel would work

Next, for those characters that think there are no consequences for starting a fight when they are in town, we give you the stocks.

Every villain needs a podium to help communicate their plans for the future of Golarion, and for that the below lectern should work beautifully.

Now for the larges. We start with the Grave Monument, which many of you may recognize from the cover of Horror Adventures.

Next, we have a long, rectangular table for feasting, weddings, or betrayals...

Finally, the Well. Good for wishing, or disposing of evidence.

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

The Queen's Court

Saturday, April 29, 2017

This week we're showing off the Court of the Crimson Throne Case Incentive for next month's Crown of Fangs set! Fully stocked with food and dressing, the Court of the Crimson Throne lets you set the scene for a decadent evil court. Starting with your own plate of food and an entire cooked turkey.

And of course, you need a table to put your food on, with chairs for guests to sit.

And pillars with torch sconces for mood lighting.

You should always have your gnome executioner standing by in case someone insults you, whether they meant too or not.

Of course, you need your throne, so that petitioners fully realize your majesty.

There should always be Doctor present, in case you fall ill. In this case Dr. Davalus, a distinguished gentleman and learned healer.

Every court, needs courtesans, that are definitely not Rakshasas.

Finally, while mimicry is considered the highest form of flattery, one could do without unscrupulous characters pretending to be your equal.

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

Here Comes the Cavalry

Friday, April 21, 2017

Happy Friday, everyone! This week in Pathfinder Battles, we start with the reclamation cavalry miniature, which is a large rare in the upcoming Crown of Fangs set, and is based off of art from the Hell's Vengeance Adventure Path. I love the in motion look of this miniature. It makes an awesome miniature for any armored fighter, or cleric, war priest, or paladin of Iomedae!

Next, we have the reclamation sky cavalry, also a large rare miniature. This miniature is also based off of art from the Hell's Vengeance Adventure Path. The detailing on the Hippogriff's wings looks fantastic, and who doesn't love a knight on a winged steed!

Finally, to round out the skeleton collection in this set, we have the skeleton cavalry, which is also a large rare. This guy is based off of the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path cover art for "Skeletons of Scarwall." I really like how the skeletal horse came out. The bones and the barding are spot on.

Hope you all enjoyed seeing these minis as much as I did getting them ready. Next week I'll be showing off the entire case incentive, so stay tuned!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

They Come in All Shapes and Sizes

Friday, April 14, 2017

Happy Friday and welcome back! This week in Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs previews we are starting with the wereboar, a medium uncommon figure. If you like lycanthropes, then you definitely need to big the big guy up so that he can give your players a hug. This figure is based off of art from the Hell's Vengeance Adventure Path.

Next, we have Issaya, a lillend azata, and a large uncommon in the Crown of Fangs set, also based off of art from Hell's Vengeance. This miniature can stand in for any good aligned celestial you choose to field, or even a demon or devil, if you want to mess with your players. I know I do. I love the rainbow color variance on her wings.

Finally, we have Jolistina Susperio, a medium rare figure in this set. This figure is based off of art from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path. It is also a perfect stand in for a bard, rogue, ranger, or slayer.

Well that's it for this week! Thanks for stopping by to check out this week's Pathfinder Battles reveal. Have a great weekend, all!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

Diamonds in the Ruff

Friday, April 7, 2017

Happy Friday. As there may, or may not (there was) some confusion on my part as to what had already been revealed in previous posts, this week you all will get 4 unveilings. Remember to not judge by appearances, as beauty is within. On that note, lets get this week's Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs show off session going!

First this week, we have the Dog, a small common miniature. This little guy looks fantastic for a common. The muscles standing out is freakin sweet. The pose could either be "waiting for you to throw the stick" or "about to maul your low level characters while they try to stand up after being knocked prone again and again and again and again and again". I may speak from personal experience. Turns out, dogs are horrifying opponents if you are short on hit points and don't have a good combat maneuver defense. This miniature could also be used as an animal companion. But lets move on.

Next, we have the Boy, a small uncommon. Don't let his baby face fool you. This miniature could be used as a halfling, the kid that delivers the message, or the prince named Joffrey that noone in the group minds finding out drank bad wine.

Then we have the Girl, another small uncommon. This young lady means business (see: knife). Highly versatile figure that could also double as a small character if one prefers.

Finally, we have the Reclamation Infantry, a medium common figure. Again, for a common, the detail on this guy is fantastic. Anyone wanting to play the grizzled old soldier should definitely pick up this miniature. Also, what GM doesn't need the drill sergeant, surly watchman, or veteran paladin npc to liven their game up?

See you next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

Here Comes the Riffraff

Friday, March 24, 2017

For this week's unveiling of fantastic Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs miniatures, we are starting with the Emperor's Thug. This mini is a medium common in Crown of Fangs, and is highly versatile. Easily useable as a fighter, ranger, rogue, woodsman, trapper, of whatever you need a gruff, slightly bedraggled miniature for.

Hey, you guys should totally check out the Cabbagehead miniature. It is a mMedium uncommon, and is actually modeled after an Ogrekin that you encounter in the first chapter of the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, Edge of Anarchy. While he is an Ogrekin, you could just as easily use this miniature as a stand in for a flesh golem, skinstich, or any variety of flesh warped creature.

Last but not least, we have The Emperor. He is a medium rare in this set, and is modeled after the NPC Pilts Swastel, a deranged bard that takes over part of the city of Korvosa in Curse of the Crimson Throne. He is also very well portrayed in the Pathfinder Legends representation of Escape from Old Korvosa, put together by Big Finish Productions. This miniature could be used as a jester, slayer, rogue, or other despotic NPC to bother and generally frustrate your players with.

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

The Darkness Looks Back

Friday, March 17, 2017

Hello, and welcome to your weekly download of Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs reveals. This week I'm starting with the Deacons of the the Horseman of Pestilence. Everyone in the office is sick, anyway, so what's the worst that could happen? The Leukodaemon is a large, uncommon, and looks fantastic. If you ever tire of giving your players nightmares with devils, we suggest using this guy. You are welcome.

Speaking of devils (its almost like I knew what was coming next), we have the Bone Devil, also a large uncommon in this set. I love the raw sinew on the wings. The spinal ridges on the tail also looks fantastic.

Finally, we have the Horned Devil, another large uncommon. Wizkids did a great job with the armor plated scales on his abdomen, legs, and tail.

All of these creatures appear in the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, as well as several other adventures. If you ever want or need high level outsiders, these three have got you covered.

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

The King is Dead! Long Live the Queen!

Friday, March 10, 2017

Welcome to the next installment of Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs reveals. This week, I'm starting with the Gray Maiden Captain. This figure is based off of art from the newly released Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path Omnibus. WizKids did a great job in getting the details right for her plate mail. Great for anyone looking to play a female badass, whether it be cavalier, fighter, inquisitor, cleric, or war priest. The Gray Maiden Captain is an uncommon medium in the Crown of Fangs set.

Next we have Trinia Sabor, an iconic NPC from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path. I love the texture of her chain shirt. While Trinia is a bard, this miniature could easily be used as a rogue, bard, investigator, or slayer. Trinia Sabor is a rare medium.

Lastly, but far from being close to the least, we have Queen Ileosa Arabasti, complete with her crown of fangs and awesome looking rapier. As the arch villain of the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, she is designed to ruin your player's day, and enjoy doing it. This figure could be used as a sorcerer, wizard, rogue, or any noble character or npc. Queen Illeosa is a rare medium, and a definite must have figure for your Pathfinder collection.

Also, be sure to check out the fantastic Pathfinder Battles: Deep Cuts miniatures now available for preorder on paizo.com!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

Dirty, Cheating Halflingsesss

Friday, March 3, 2017

Good Afternoon and Happy Friday!

This week in the lead up to Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs, I will regale you with tales of second breakfasts, elevensies, and supper, along with a miniature that would likely enjoy man flesh (if it wasn't a miniature). To start, we have the Halfling Rogue. This dapper fellow is based off of art from the Hell's Vengeance Adventure Path, and was a member of the Bellflower Network. But whether you are battling the house of Thrune, or merely picking your party member's pockets, this miniature is highly versatile for any small folk character or NPC. The Halfling Rogue is a small common.

Next, we have the Halfling Archer. This miniature could be used as a ranger, hunter, rogue, druid, or fighter. If you like playing small characters, and want one that looks more adventurer than "I miss the Shire", this is the miniature for you. The Halfling Archer is also a small common.

Finally, we have Ury Sevenskulls, the leader of a tribe of undead hunting orcs. If you are familiar with the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, then you know this NPC for the machine of death that he is. If not, you are in for a pleasant surprise. Thank me later. While he is an Orc, one could use him as a miniature for any half-orc character as well. Ury is a medium rare.

Stay tuned for more miniatures reveals next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

The Dead Walk

Friday, February 24, 2017

Happy Friday everyone! This week we will be exploring what happens when necromantic energy and humanoid soldiers mix in Crown of Fangs. All of the miniatures this week are based off of art from Curse of the Crimson Throne. Specifically, the original cover artwork (and character artwork) for Pathfinder Adventure Path #11: Skeletons of Scarwall. First, we have the Skeleton Infantry. The Skeleton Infantry is full of great detail and can be used as your standard skeletal swordsmen or a graveknight.

Next, we have the Skeleton Spearman, made to accompany the skeleton infantry figure. Together, you can accurately represent a diverse mix of skeletal opponents in any undead encounter. I really like the spearman's pose! Both the Skeleton Infantry and Skeleton Spearman are medium common figures.

Finally, we have the Skeleton Champion. Distinct from his minions, with a head that flames with the power of evil, he's a must have figure for anyone looking to field skeletons against their players. The Skeleton Champion is a medium uncommon figure, and frankly, looks like a rare.

Stay tuned for more miniatures reveals next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

Creepy Crawlies

Friday, February 17, 2017

Hellooo! With this week's Crown of Fangs preview I decided to try and trigger as many of your arachnid responses as I possibly could. If you don't like alien creatures that need to be purged with fire, I'd skip this week.

With that out of the way, I'd like to introduce you to the Dream Spider. These lovely abominations secrete a venom that causes hallucinations, up until they eat you. The Dream Spider is a small common figure in this set, and can be used for all of your nightmare inducing needs.

Speaking of nightmares, next we have the Giant Spider. Just your standard, run of the mill, killing machine with an exoskeleton. Whenever I look at this miniature I have flash backs to the Lord of the Rings with Frodo creeping through Cirith Ungol. The Giant Spider is a medium common figure.

I would say I saved the best for last, but I guess that is only if you like the Fallout series. Here, we have the Giant Scorpion. It can grab and constrict two of your players while stinging a third. All in good fun, of course. Wizkids knocked it out of the park with this guy. I "love" the texturing of the carapace and the hunting stance they set it in. The Giant Scorpion is a large uncommon figure.

In other Pathfinder Battles news, if you like painting your own miniatures, then you should check out Deep Cuts. These plastic unpainted miniatures release this spring and are now available for preorder here on paizo.com!

Until next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

The Dead, the Big, and the Evil

Friday, February 10, 2017

So we had half a foot of snow here, and the first official snow day that I can remember. But here at Paizo we like to say "neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom..." Anyway, this for this week's Crown of Fangs preview we start with the Fungal Guardian! This guy can be used as any type of skeleton you like, or even as an undead genie... He is a medium common figure in the set, and I love the mushrooms growing on him!

Next, we have the Red Reaver. Whenever you need an alien esque creature to throw a kink in your player's plans, this big baddy fits the bill. The Red Raven is a large uncommon miniature, and they like warm hugs.

Finally, we have the Rakshasa. I think this miniature looks spectacular, and is based off of one of my favorite pieces of art from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Hardcover. I like it so much it is my chat avatar and business card image. This figure could be used as a were tiger, a cat folk monk or spell caster, or a tiger headed demon. The rakshasa is a medium rare figure, and no, you should not try and pet him.

Until next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

Bring Out Your Dead

Friday, February 3, 2017

It's official—I will be your main point of miniature unveiling! Erik may jump in from time to time in the future, but it looks like you all are stuck with me. :)

This week in our previews of Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs, we are going to turn (too soon?) to undead, starting with the geist. The geist is basically my favorite undead miniature. It shows you just enough to get your own imagination to creep you out. These things can control haunts, as well as panic you with their terrifying laugh (always necessary). This miniature is good for any campaign were undead are featured, and can be used as wraiths, specters, poltergeist, or whatever creepy incorporeal thing you are throwing at your characters. The geist is a medium, common figure in this set.

Next, we have the banshee. These grief maddened ladies have held a special spot in my heart since I first got into fantasy roleplaying games back in my early teens. I love it whenever they are featured in an adventure, and love the dichotomy of their rage fueled evil, and the tragedy of their creation. They feature in several of our recent adventure paths, and will make your players', and their characters' hearts skip a beat when you put them on the flip mat. You could also use them for ghosts or other wakeful spirits. The banshee is a medium uncommon figure.

Finally this week, we have the figure named Death. It could go by many names, such as The Grim Reaper, The Harvester of Souls, or Dance Macabre. Use it to invite your players to the dance of their lives. Revel in the inevitability of their deaths. It really doesn't get creepier than this. This embodiment of all creatures' weakness is a large uncommon figure.

See you next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

Servants of the Mantis God

Friday, January 20, 2017

Alright folks, looks like I made it to round two. I am sure that Erik being out of the building has nothing to do with it! This week will be a treat, as long as you haven't recently done anything to anger He Who Walks in Blood. If you don't know who that is, then that is a start, but not likely to be a full proof out.

So, without further ado, take a look at Cinnabar, a ruthless leader of the infamous Red Mantis assassins. There is a reason they all wear red... She is also an excellent figure for anyone playing a: rogue, ranger, inquisitor, or slayer. She is a rare, medium figure.

Next we have TWO Red Mantis Assassins with different poses. There is definitely more than one way to look good while dual-wielding swords! You may notice slight differences in armor, helmet, and footwear. That is because the lower is based off of art for the Red Mantis Shivane, who features in the Serpent Skull AP, as opposed to the Curse of the Crimson Throne. Both of these awesome miniatures will be medium, uncommons in the upcoming Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs set.

I hope you liked this weeks sneak peek at some of the baddest girls and boys from Golarion! Who knows, you may be hearing from me next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

The Grey Maidens Have Arrived

Friday, January 13, 2017

Well, hey there! You're all in for a treat. Erik is out on vacation (we make him do that every so often), and he has asked me to let you all see some of the awesome miniatures coming out in Pathfinder Battles: Crown of Fangs. Buckle up!

I'd like to start with the Grey Maiden Dragon Rider. This piece is based off of the fantastic cover art for the sixth volume of the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, Crown of Fangs.

It depicts Sabina Merrin, the military leader of the Grey Maidens, astride the Black Dragon Zarmangarof. We think you'll agree, that whether you are running Curse of the Crimson Throne, or simply putting the fear of the gods in your players, this piece is one you will not want to miss. It is a rare, large miniature in the set.

Next, we have the Grey Maiden Guard, a great looking, highly versatile miniature that can be used by both players and GMs alike. I do like a lady in full plate. You may recognize this gorgeous figure from the cover of the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path Hardcover, which brings this epic adventure up to full Pathfinder deadliness. This figure is a medium sized, common.

Finally, we have the Grey Maiden Archer, for those of you that like shooting stuff while wearing the best armor you can get your hands on. Anyone looking to play a ranged fighter or paladin should strongly consider picking this up. It is also featured in the gorgeous new Curse of the Crimson Throne Hardcover. It will be a medium, uncommon figure.

That's all for this week. Keep your eyes peeled for more awesome figures coming your way next week!

Michael Kenway
Director of Licensing

A First Look at Crown of Fangs

Friday, December 2, 2016

By now I hope you've had a chance to check out Deadly Foes, the hot new Pathfinder Battles set of pre-painted plastic gaming figures from WizKids that's in stores and shipping from the paizo.com warehouse RIGHT NOW! Deadly Foes contains a wide variety of commonly encountered creatures from the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, and looking at the production-run figures, I think it's one of our finest sets to date. In fact, following up Deadly Foes is a bit intimidating.

Happily, our next set, April's Crown of Fangs, ups the ante in ways that will take me several weeks to fully explore. It's an exciting time for Pathfinder Battles, with lots of new figures and set features unlike anything we've done before.

It's become a bit of a tradition that the first image I post from a new set is that set's limited edition case incentive figure, but in the case of Crown of Fangs, the Court of the Crimson Throne incentive playset is so awesome, so packed with value that I don't have enough time today to go into it in full, glorious detail. Instead, I'd like to show off four figures (including two from the incentive) that give a nice taste of what's in store.

For starters, Crown of Fangs is a bit of an unofficial companion to Paizo's popular Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, now available in a special collected hardcover edition! The set includes many key NPCs, factions, and creature types encountered in that classic Pathfinder campaign, but the set also includes plenty of "generic" figures useful for any fantasy campaign. Today's preview shows off both types of figures.

First up today is the imposing Queen Ileosa Arabasti, wearer of the titular Crown of Thorns and a major, let's say character, in the Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign. Ileosa previously appeared in a different outfit in our Legends of Golarion set a few years back. I'll leave the reasons behind her costume change to the campaign itself, but suffice it to say we thought it would be fitting to include an "after" figure to Legends of Golarion's "before." Queen Ileosa Arabasti is a Medium, rare figure.

Here's another look at Queen Ileosa seated upon the eponymous Crimson Throne itself, the centerpiece of the Court of the Crimson Throne case incentive playset. The seated version of Ileosa seen here also comes in the incentive playset, and is fully removable from the throne, which stands alone as an amazing piece of dungeon dressing.

But it's not just Crimson Throne and Ileosa all the time. Crown of Fangs also includes tons of in-demand figures for commonly encountered foes such as this awesome Bone Devil. The Bone Devil is a Large, uncommon figure, and I simply cannot wait to add a couple of handfuls of these to my personal Pathfinder Battles collection.

Speaking of Pathfinder Battles collections, the best way to make sure you never miss a single figure is to sign up for a Pathfinder Battles Ongoing Subscription, which delivers Pathinder Battles goodness directly to you as it is released. Your subscriptions are the single most important factor in keeping the line healthy with lots of robust offerings, and I'd like to offer a heart-felt "thanks" to all current and future subscribers.

You guys are the best!

Next week, I'll have more awesome Crown of Fangs figures to reveal!

Until then, I remain...

Erik Mona
Publisher