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I'm loving the new quests line that's been coming out this year. They're the perfect option for my group, since we play on a weekday evening. Having them be one quest per chronicle and each have their own product description makes them much easier to schedule than the previous quest packages. Please keep this line going! 
Howdy, and welcome to the game! I’m excited to get back into running PbPs for you all. My GMing style is very much player-driven (you’re gonna get a lot of “so, what do you do” from me) and focuses on character agency. I’m still working on handling secret rolls, particularly in combat. I think my solution is to just let y’all roll your own in-combat rolls, but I’ll ask that you put them in a spoiler. I’m going to roll out-of-combat secret rolls as appropriate, so make sure your full character sheet is in the alias description with any situational modifiers! I’ve set up a Google slides document for this game here. Go ahead and load in a token and fill out the sign-in sheet on slide number two. We’ll start playing once everyone’s checked in people have until Monday to check in or be replaced by an alternate. Feel free to say hi here :) I know that at least one player is playing a pregen, so feel free to suggest any party roles you all may be missing.
I'm returning to PbP after a long rest and looking for players to play PFS 2E 1-10 Tarnbreaker's Trail! Guidelines: Looking for one post per day Mondays-Fridays, at least once over the weekend. During combat, you’ll be put on delay if you miss the stated guideline (24 hours M-F, one post per weekend). In return, I’ll check the PbP in the morning and afternoon Monday-Friday and once a day during the weekends. I’m located in EST. If you haven’t posted for a while (typically the 24 hour mark), I’ll reach out to you via Paizo PMs. You should make sure your PMs are open! A week after that, I’ll consider you dropped from the game and send you a chronicle sheet appropriate to your contribution. Signing Up: If you’re interested in playing this game, list your Character Name and PFS number. This is not first-come-first-serve, but I typically aim to wrap up recruitment within 2 days. You can include an in-character introduction here if you’re so interested. I have two seats reserved and will be accepting four non-reserved players! If you’ve already played this scenario before, please let me know! I may ask you some follow-up questions to ensure everyone has a good time.
Dear Pathfinder Society Overpeople, I am writing this to request that you re-consider the decision not to allow Silksworn Occultists be legal for play. However, I am bad at designing characters and am not able to breakd own power level concerns about this archetype. I'm asking a friend to do this, but I'm sure there's going to be plenty of other Pathfinder Society players who are willing to do this for me. Rather, I'm going to ask for this be allowed on the basis of flavor. The moment that I saw this archetype, I fell in love. I had in mind a little halfing who dressed in super fancy clothes. He was excited to be small because, you know, "if you're half the size, your clothes can be twice as fancy". I've talked to at least three other people who wanted a silksworn occultist, and they were all drawn to the fancy clothes aspect. We all just want to be fancy people :( When the AR dropped, I was a bit disappointed. It's not the end of the world. But my experiences are that there's a lot of excitement about this option from people who are interested in it from a character flavor background instead of a mechanics background. It ties in very, very well with Taldan / Sovereign Court shenanigans but it's not limited to that! Please just reconsider this decision; Sir Barington Flufhat IV would love to exist in PFS form. It's not the end of the world if it doesn't happen, but I think that it would make a number of people very happy. (SPECULATION AS TO WHY IT WAS BANNED) The reasons I understand that things don't get allowed into the campaigns all stem from it being potentially harmful. These are: It's obviously evil/tech-related/other roleplaying elements
I can really respond to the first two; I don't believe this flavor is inappropriate. It doesn't give out multiple pets. I'm bad at character creation/min maxing, so I'll leave it to other people to hash that out. Obviously, I'm not aware of rules that I'm not aware of. Thanks for your consideration!
So, I often run modules but have a hard time scheduling them because I don't know how long they'll take to complete. I've put together this handy-dandy form so that way you can answer questions like "Can I run the Harrowing in a 6-hour slot?" (spoiler alert: no). I'm currently seeking data collection, and having multiple answers for each module will be a great help!
Hey All! Here's the discussion thread.
In the private room at the Gold Goblin, Kwava sits stiffly in one of the mahogany chairs, looking over the pair of leather journals. His face moves with more concern as he reads. His brow furrows and the discomfort he normally shows in the city fades into near panic. "I know that some of us have not yet met before," he says with an upturned hand gesturing at Orthus, Aishe, and Gillian, "but I will trust the judgement of your allies in vouching for you. If you were part of the group that recovered these journal - well, you know with your own eyes now that drow walk under this world. I am Kwava, and my organization has fought these dark creatures for its long existence. I am one of the Shin’Rakorath, the Lantern Bearers." Kwava pauses for a moment to gather his thoughts, a deep furrow worn into his brow. “These are grave tidings. When you discovered Vancaskerkin was working with one of the dark elves, I could hardly believe it. Now I realize there are far more terrible events in motion. If the drow have learned how to pull stars from the sky, none of us are safe. “I must ask a great favor of you. My employers, the Shin’Rakorath, have only recently revealed to me the full extent of the drow menace in Celwynvian. As much as I would dearly love to see the city, they have ordered me to remain in the Riddleport hinterlands to keep watch for any further drow influence. Yet they have also expressed interest in hearing from you directly. This journal you found, combined with the one recovered some time ago from Vancaskerkin’s drow accomplice, would be of great use to my kin in the Mierani Forest. The Shin’Rakorath and I ask you to carry these journals to Crying Leaf, a small camp in the eastern reaches of the wood. Take it to Eviana, the leader of Crying Leaf. She will know what to do.”
Welcome All! Settle into the new thread when you're ready. I've got the hook set up and everything.
A help wanted sign nailed to this post flaps in the wind. The corners are worn and the paper is slightly soggy from the rain, but the ink is still legible. "The Gold Goblin is hiring! We are looking for well rounded individuals from all walks of life. Open positions include: manager, broker, bouncer, chef, and many more! Please contact Nel Sandhal for more information." "Two adventurers wanted to assist in a trip to the Devil's Elbow, site of the great Skymetal Rush. Join in for Glory, Adventure, And Unlimited Earning Potential. Any skills accepted, all to receive an equal share of the gold. Apply at the Gold Goblin with two references and a resume. Must provide own supplies. I am looking for a new player or two for my Second Darkness campaign. We have been playing for a little less than two years at this point and are approximately halfway through the second book (Children of the Void). I am less interested in recruiting for a specific character and more interested in finding player who is interested in a long-term game and will be able to maintain a regular posting schedule. My ideal player
If you want to submit a character idea that you have, you can go ahead and do so. Our party is currently (as of who's active)
In the first book of Second Darkness, the party was working in Riddleport for Saul Vancaskerkin, a former crime boss, at a gambling hall called the Gold Goblin. After Saul attempted to murder the party, they took the Gold Goblin for themselves and discovered that a drow was living in the smuggler's tunnels under the gambling hall. The drow's notes indicated that she was part of a larger conspiracy seeking to destroy Golarion. After defeating the drow woman, a huge meteorite descended from the sky and hit an island south of Riddleport, causing a huge tidal wave and damaging the city. While Riddleport has been rebuilding, rumors that the island (The Devil's Elbow) was full of valuable skymetal began to spread. The party has gone to the Devil's Elbow to see if there is any skymetal available so that they can retrieve it and sell it to pay for repairs to gambling hall. However, they also have heard rumors that the island is haunted and one of their rival crimebosses, Clegg Zincher, is also on the island. They've determined they need to go back to Riddleport to recruit more workers - that would be you.
Characters should make sense for this campaign. They can be opportunistic citizens of Riddleport, elves that came to town to investigate rumors of drow, or something else.
Hello, everyone, and welcome! Thanks for playing with me. I'm super looking forward to this and am excited to run a fast-paced game. Before we start, please go ahead and confirm if this information is correct: Player's forum handle: Mystery Cult
Player's forum handle: Almonihah
Player's forum handle: caps
Player's forum handle: Z...D...
Player's Forum Handle: bigrig107
Player's forum handle: HisProf217
If you haven't rolled your day job already, please do so now. I have looked over the information and recruitment posted in the original Murder's Mark thread, so no need to repeat a lot of information there. As a reminder, I'm expecting 2-3 posts per day. The more engaged you are, the more engaged I am. I will communicate absences and/or delays. I hope for you to do so as well. I will bot your character when I feel like it is healthy for continuing the game. I will give warning when I feel like I will need to bot characters. Please provide me with tactics in this case. Please make sure your avatars are unique - I don't want to think all tengu look alike!
When Venture Captain Sheila Heidmarch calls a team of Pathfinder agents into her office, the mission will be either dangerous, short on details, or dangerous and short on details. Several agents stationed in the Magnimar lodge gave mock salutes as they watched your group of novice Pathfinder get shepherded into her library. “Agents, initiates, I have a task for you ahead that may seem somewhat,” Sheila Heidmarch pauses for a moment as she collects her thoughts, “trivial. I have gotten word that a rather interesting carnival, the Umbra Carnival, is making a stop in Ilsurian this upcoming month. It is a rather curious carnival. Most notably, it has in its service a gynosphinx—an unusual creature to serve humans in any capacity, much less as a carnival attraction.” “I would like you to go to Ilsurian, attend this carnival and find out what you know about this gynosphinx. Oh, and while you’re in town, please stop by the local pawn shop, the Locked Box. My second-best tiara, a true family heirloom, somehow managed to end up in its shop window. Believe me, the team responsible for that mishap is on a much less pleasant task than visiting a carnival and enjoying some fried dough.” Looking over the party, she does give a smile. ”With all the strange agents the Decimvirate sends my way, I’ve never seen an entire flock before. I hope you can work together well - birds of a feather, after all.” With that, Sheila Heidmarch hands you a pawn shop claim ticket, a set of tickets to the carnival and detailed travel arrangements, including passage with a local caravan heading through Ilsurian and rooms at a local inn.
What do you already know about Ilsurian? Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: Ilsurian DC 15:
Ilsurian is a trading town in central Varisia, situated on the bank of Lake Syrantula next to the mouth of Skull River. Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: Ilsurian DC 20:
Ilsurian is a trading town in central Varisia, situated on the bank of Lake Syrantula next to the mouth of Skull River. Many of the inhabitants of the town descended from ethnic Chelaxians, and most of them have the strong features, pale skin, and dark hair of that group. Most also harbor prejudice against the native Varisians, and believe the stereotypes that Varisians are thieves and layabouts. Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: Ilsurian DC 25:
The town was named for its founder Ilsur, a Knight of Aroden from the city of Korvosa. With the crumbling of the Chelish Empire, Ilsur wanted a militant-leaning meritocracy to replace noble rule in Korvosa, but had to eventually concede defeat roughly 80 years ago. He marched his troops to the west bank of the Skull River where it empties into Lake Syrantula, and awaited a chance to return and seize Korvosa by military force. He died waiting for the opportunity, and his army gradually transformed into a strong community of independent fishers and foresters. What have you already heard about the Umbra Carnival? Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: Umbra Carnival DC 5:
“A traveling carnival? Beware my friend! These things are just a front for criminal activity. The games are rigged, the sideshows are farcical and the food is filthy. Sure the women are comely, but their welcome smiles and scant costumes are a distraction for the menfolk to cut your purse. My cousin got lured behind a wagon by a likely wench and got his head cracked open for his trouble. Blasted dancers! Now he’s dumb and broke. Trust me, keep your distance!” Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: The Umbra Carnival DC 10:
“Traveling carnivals are wicked fun! Even if you don’t have much coin, there’s always something to see. Harrowers, savage beasts, all manner of freaks and the dancing ladies—oh my! The smell of perfume, roasting meat and pipeweed makes me delightfully dizzy. There’s usually a good fight to watch, too. My uncle told me about this time he won 10 gold Sails wrestling Khoshut the Backbreaker, an exiled Shoanti warchief. I only wish they came more often.” Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: The Umbra Carnival DC 15:
The Umbra Carnival is one of the many traveling shows that circulate around Varisian towns and cities providing entertainment in exchange for a bit of coin. Some believe these troupes are a front for Sczarni crime families who fleece as many locals as they can before hitting the road ahead of an angry mob. They feature freakshows, games of skill and chance, a menagerie of exotic or dangerous creatures, acrobats, musicians and fortune-tellers. The workers are often all part of an extended family, but there are always a few collected castoffs of society. Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: The Umbra Carnival DC 20:
The Umbra Carnival began over ten years ago. It grew gradually into the size of a small village, with a diverse array of attractions and amusements from all over Avistan. The sincere intent of the carnival is to provide much-needed entertainment at a price communities can afford. One of the center-stage attractions is Jherizhana, a sphinx captured in Thuvia and bought by the carnival. Knowledge Local or Diplomacy: The Umbra Carnival DC 25: The former adventurer Almara Delisen founded the Umbra Carnival over a decade ago. She uses her illusion magic as the centerpiece of a traveling show that passes through small towns starved for entertainment and a glimpse of life beyond their borders. With time, other performers, acts, and attractions joined her circus— lost souls and lonely hearts, eager to see the world or leave some part of it behind.
Looking at my GM record, all my Serpent's Rise tables are now listed as Serpent's Ire tables. I'm not *exactly* sure what happened. Other VOs have also said that their Serpent's Rise tables turned into Serpent's Ire. In addition, Serpent's Rise is no longer available to add to my events page. Not a big deal for now, but curious.
Hello All! Welcome to GM Slothsy's Emporium! If you haven't played a game with me before, please know a few things. 1) I use google slides to host maps, handouts, etc. Please keep up to date with it during the game. It'll be linked by my avatar shortly. 2) Your participation matters! If you don't post, the game doesn't move on. Even if it's a short post, it''ll be good to know that you're checking in. 3) I like PbPs because they're immersive. Take time to RP, especially with each other. I'll favorite people's posts that I find to be particularly enjoyable. Take the time to really have your character inhabit the world and describe their actions. How do you approach the guard? How do you swing your sword? What makes you pause? 4) I go by the rule of two. If two players agree to an action and no one dissents, then that happens. It keeps things moving. I can't think of anything else to say except: Welcome! I hope you all have fun.
Hello, one and all! Welcome to Weapon in the Rift! Here are my ground rules/expectations.
Regularly will vary person-to-person, but I would like it if people could check in at least once a day. That may not exactly be a posting if, say, we're in combat and your turn isn't up, but please at least see what's going on. If we are in combat, please don't leave things hanging. I will control your characters and do what I believe is the best action in the situation. If that means I use a limited per-day ability, it means that. I'd really like to avoid doing this, though.
One of the harder things about PbP is getting everyone to agree to a plan. In this case, if the party is talking about paths to take, the first path to get two voices of support will be the one done. Of course, if you go rogue and just starting doing stuff, that stuff will still happen.
I love RPGs and I love how immersive PbPs can be. Have fun! Banter with your party members, and just generally view this as an immersive experience.
If you could please format your character according to the guidelines in this thread (esp with the information that shows up next to your name on the boards!), it would be incredibly helpful.
Please sign in here! Please PM me if you wish to play hard mode or not. I'll keep your answer private, and you're welcome to discuss it among yourselves. In addition, please provide me with some brief tactics in the case that I have to control your character during combat. You can use this thread to make your day job rolls.
It was only a few days ago that the letters arrived, asking for expert Pathfinders to travel to the remote village of Gundrun, a small fishing village near the southern reaches of the Worldwound in what was once Sarkoris, in order to meet with Venture-Captain Jorsal of Lauterbury. After a hasty trip, the team has assembled in the dirt streets, made of veteran Pathfinders each bringing some particular specialization needed for the unknown task ahead.
A help wanted sign nailed to this post flaps in the wind. The corners are worn and the paper is slightly soggy from the rain, but the ink is still legible. "The Gold Goblin is hiring! We are looking for well rounded individuals from all walks of life. Open positions include: manager, broker, bouncer, chef, and many more! We are also looking for an on-call cleric to help with blessings and to ward off bad luck. Please contact Nel Sandhal for more information." "Two adventurers wanted to assist in a trip to the Devil's Elbow, site of the great Skymetal Rush. Join in for Glory, Adventure, And Unlimited Earning Potential. Any skills accepted, all to receive an equal share of the gold. Apply at the Gold Goblin with two references and a resume. Must provide own supplies. I am seeking two new players (at least, with the possibility for a third) for our Second Darkness game. Our Second Darkness game has completed book one and is preparing to enter into book two of Second Darkness. You are more than welcome to check out our gameplay thread to get an idea of where we're at, the character's personality, that sort of thing. Typically, players post 2-3 posts per week in our game, so we're somewhat slow-moving but are continuing to make progress. It has taken us since August 2014 to reach the end of book two, but we're excited and ready to move on. Plus, book 4 is amazing. Please include:
I'll talk with the accepted character about hooks into the campaign. The character we're looking for should follow these build rules:
Note: We currently have two mounted front-line fighters (cavalier and samurai) and a wizard. I'll be happy to answer questions as they arise. The players will come by an introduce themselves and their characters shortly. I would like to finish recruitment and introduce characters to the game no later than Friday, January 8th.
Hello all! Welcome on board to the CORE Temple of Empyeral Enlightenment game! I know we're running with 7 players (if everyone plays) but it should be pretty smooth-going if people follow these guidelines.
Regularly will vary person-to-person, but I would like it if people could check in twice a day. That may not exactly be a posting if, say, we're in combat and your turn isn't up, but please at least see what's going on.
One of the harder things about PbP is getting everyone to agree to a plan. In this case, if the party is talking about paths to take, the first path to get two voices of support will be the one done. Of course, if you go rogue and just starting doing stuff, that stuff will still happen.
I love RPGs and I love how immersive PbPs can be. Have fun! Banter with your party members, and just generally view this as an immersive experience.
If you could please format your character according to the guidelines in this thread (esp with the information that shows up next to your name on the boards!), it would be incredibly helpful. Also, please go ahead and give me the following (you can PM this to me instead if you really want to): PFS #:
I think that's it for guidelines! What expectations do you have for me?
Victory in the Ruby Phoenix Tournament earned the Pathfinder Society a pick of the legendary treasures of the Tian sorceress Hao Jin, and the Decemvirate knew just what item to select: a frayed and dirty tapestry hidden deep in Hao Jin’s vault. This unassuming tapestry acts as a doorway to another dimension in which Hao Jin stored her most massive items, including entire buildings, battlefields, and the ruins of ancient civilizations. The Pathfinder Society is now methodically exploring and cataloging the diverse locales tucked within this extradimensional space. Deep beneath Absalom’s Grand Lodge, the Pathfinder Society’s Master of Spells, Aram Zey, gestures at the tapestry hung on the wall, surrounded by ladders and scaffolds. Scholars and diviners scurry around the tapestry, analyzing its abstract patterns and comparing insights. Zey snaps his finger to quiet the room and speaks rapidly. “The aasimar nation of Tianjing contains a handful of temples to Korada, Empyreal Lord of forgiveness and foresight. The Pathfinder Society is interested in exploring these holy sites, but the aasimar disciples in Tianjing are reluctant to grant the Pathfinder Society full access to their faith’s secrets. Fortunately, the custodian council of Tianjing gifted one such temple to Hao Jin centuries ago. This temple—the Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment—now sits vacant within the museum demiplane of the Hao Jin Tapestry. We need well-trained explorers to survey the isolated and abandoned site. “We will transport you to the Temple of Empyreal Enlightenment within the Hao Jin Tapestry and provide you with a small cache of supplies. We need a complete report on the temple with a focus on four key locations. First, locate the temple’s meditation room, find evidence of any meditative techniques described there, and record any effects of performing those techniques. Second, prepare a comprehensive catalog of all works in the temple library. Third, find the temple gardens and draft a detailed plan of the garden’s layout. Finally, enter the temple’s crypt and take rubbings of the carvings on each sarcophagus. “You will enter the tapestry within the hour. Any questions?”
The chronicle sheets for School of Spirits seems to have the wrong subtiers listed for items available. For example, the "All Tiers" include the Ghostsight Gloves, which only appear in subtier 4-5, as well as a number of other items. While all the items listed under "Subtier 4-5" appear in both subtiers, I'm fairly certain the two were switched.
I'm running a PbP and I've become unable to edit my campaign info tab. This has made running my PbP a little harder, since I use that header to link to neccessary resources. I'm also about to add a new player and want them to have an updated Dramatis Personae list. This is the campaign I'm struggling with. Here! Thanks!
Hello! Our group has unfortunately lost a few members since we started playing last August. As such, this is an open call for one additional player. In particular, we're looking for a thief-type character - someone good at disabling locks and traps. Our game is currently nearing the end of book one, so the party is working in the Gold Goblin. You are more than welcome to check out our gameplay thread to get an idea of where we're at, the character's personality, that sort of thing. Typically, players post 2-3 posts per week in our game, so we're somewhat slow-moving but are continuing to make progress. Please include:
I'll talk with the accepted character about hooks into the campaign. The character we're looking for should follow these build rules:
I'm not on a terribly tight schedule to add in another character. Submissions will be open until June 5th or until I find the right character for the game.
We're running Pathfinder Society at RavenCon 2015 in Richmond, VA in just a few short weeks (April 24th-26th). There's a few GM slots still available, as well as plenty of play opportunities. Check out our Warhorn schedule of events - we're super excited to see more players from different regions! (As a note, if you opt to sign up to GM, you should not purchase a badge independently. All GM badges are processed through the event organizer.) For sign-ups and schedule of events, please check our Warhorn!
This thread will be the collected announcements for Richmond, VA. Items of note: Dragon's Den in Short Pump will have a table of Academy of Secrets running in mid-March, in addition to our normal play offerings. We're offer two 5-player tables, but seats are already filling up. Sign up now if you want to guarantee a spot! Dragon's Den games are scheduled weekly on Sundays from 12:30ish to 6 PM. One-Eyed Jacques in Carytown (Richmond's oldest gaming store!) offers regular game days on Saturdays starting at 2 PM. It's a new community and great place to start some new characters. Battlegrounds in Midlothian offers Friday night games starting at around 7:00 PM. They've got a CORE campaign track started up, as well as a great variety of new and old scenarios. Adventure Card Game Guild activities are available every Wednesday night at Battlegrounds. I love the ACG and organized play is a great way to learn the game. Preregistrations are taken via our Warhorn.
Player/Character Creation Questions I have a character who was built only using core rules but played in the regular campaign. Can I turn that character into a Core campaign character? Because you have existing mode Chrinicle sheets, and it was reported as an existing mode character, you would be unable to play that character in Core mode. Can I rebuild my regular PFS character into a CORE campaign character using the level 1 retraining rules? No. You can't rebuild a Core character using Chronicle sheets obtained from an existing campaign reported scenario. Are traits or options that are not legal in the regular campaign legal in CORE? For example, crafting feats, Rich Parents, Hedge Magician, and Natural-Born Leader? No. What are my available options for summon spells, wild shape, or other options that require a bestiary? If an entry, such as paladin or ranger, that lists a bonded mount or animal companions and it doesn't list stats in the CRB, it automatically defaults to the Bestiary [1]. If a CRB option advises that something found in the CRB is clarified in the Bestiary, then the player uses that specific option out of the Bestiary to meet the requirement set forth in the CRB. Just Bestiary 1. Can I make a character using always available, non-core races, such as a Kitsune during Season 6? Only races in the Core Rulebook may be chosen at character creation. Can I use a boon that opens up limited races to make a character of that race in the CORE campaign? No. Can I use the races in the Inner Sea World guide to choose where my character comes from for roleplay purposes? Can I worship a non-Core deity if I'm not receiving mechanical benefits (like a cleric or paladin would)?
Boons/Chronicle Sheet Unlocks A chronicle sheet opens up an option not normally available in the regular campaign. If I earn this boon in the CORE campaign, can I use it? Yes, as long as you follow the specifications on the boon. If a wizard finds a scroll of a non-core spell on a chronicle, can be scribe it into his spell book? How about if he finds an NPC's spell book?
I have a boon that allows me access to a feat or an archetype not in the Core Sources. Can I make a character using that option? As long as you bring the required reference books, yes. Are boons found on chronicle sheets cross-campaign? Or are they campaign specific? (Such as allowing all characters a player has to access a limited resource, or allowing players to take an option not normally allowed - can I earn the boon in one campaign and apply it to another?) Campaign specific. If I get something outside of the core unlocked for my character, do I still need to own the book it comes from? Yes I have a boon that gives me access to an archetype that gives bonus teamwork feats. Does this mean the teamwork feats are also available? No GM/Organizer Questions Can Core campaign and regular PFS characters sit at the same table? No, the reporting system cant handle a mix. It was the only downside of this initiative and one I can live with. Can a multi-table special event such as 'Legacy of the Stonelords' mix core and non-core tables?
What pregens may I use when running CORE games? Only the pregens of classes found in the Core Rule Book are legal for use in the CORE campaign. These are legal even if they contain non-core material. Can I choose which campaign my GM credit applies to? For example, if I run a core campaign game, can I apply the chronicle to a regular PFS character? You receive a Core Chrinicle if you GM a core game. You receive an existing mode chronicle if you GM an existing mode game. If you place an existing GM credit chronicle on a core character, it then defaults to existing mode character and is no longer a core character. How should I mark chronicles for the CORE campaign? Will there be a check box?
The scenario I'm running uses materials outside the core. What do I do? The GM still utilizes those options. Can I use a boon that opens up limited races to make a character of that race in the CORE campaign? No.
The small town of Caesure, nestled deep within the Churlwood in Varisia, is fluttering this afternoon. Most of the shops closed when the news came in; now various Storykin stand sharing gossip as they talk quickly and lean in close to each other, eyes bright and the various inhabitants gesturing wildly as they share the news. Even some animal kith, rarely seen in town except to gather supplies and visit the tavern on occasion, gather to hear what others are saying and to offer their own opinion on the matters. A tiny fox’s voice carries through the streets as he squeaks, ”The unicorn, haven’t you heard, the unicorn died in a fight, but he came back this morning, like nothing happened! The unicorn isn’t dead! He’s back in his garden like normal, fighting the Fool! And Brambleson’s seen him!” and he bounds off to talk to Warden Farkle, one of the few gnomes in the town, leaving a nearby house. The town square is quite full, and several Storykin, and four humanoid rush past, each dressed in an elaborate hat and carrying a rapier, talking about how the Rabbit Prince had returned from the woods; Brambleson was in the Compert’s Call at this very moment! One of them stops with a flourish of his cape and says to his friend, ”Aramis, I can’t believe it. It’s said that he knows where he can find his courage, or where ever our stories are going. The Ethere Court’s calling an emergency meeting and we positively cannot be late.” The Comptert’s Call:
The Compert’s Call is the local tavern. As one of the few such establishments in town, it does brisk business. More importantly, it’s owner, a grig named Mr. Softshoes, is one of the largest supports of the Ethere Court, though he shies away from combat himself. He sets rooms aside for newly arrived storykin before they find more permanent housing, and most of the storykin in town have passed a night under his roof. Newly arrived storykin also know that they can find employment there if no other trade suits them. Inside the Compert’s Call, the tavern is bright and colorful, in part because the insides are covered in art. The tiny grig flits around the room to take orders or otherwise chat with customers, while servers, cooks and bartenders fill orders. A rather large rabbit wearing a cloak and bearing a broken sword sits at a table, drinking heavily and telling stories that make his fellow diners listen attentively.
Hello! Welcome to the campaign. I'm super excited to get going and I have started the thread. Remember, this campaign is intended to be somewhat leisurely and narrative-driven. You are free to pursue any threads your character is interested in, and to drop those you do not interested in. To begin with, please post a quick, one-sentence description of your character and what would be publicly known about them in the town (the equivalence of a DC 10 Knowledge (Local) check). For your edification, here is the city block for Caesure Caesure
DEMOGRAPHICS
Notable NPCs Councilor Brambleson (animal kith storykin)
MARKETPLACE Base Value 500 gp; Purchase Limit 2,500 gp; Spellcasting 4th
Setting and Background "Stop this day and night with me and you shall possess the origin of all poems,
In the middle of Varisia, a small town called Caesure is slowly growing. Storykin arrive weekly to the hamlet. Some flee from the destruction of the Harrowed Realm, while some dream-born come to finally live among their kind. However, most come, telling the same tale. They have lost their stories, and with it, their purpose. Days are filled with directionless wandering. For most races, moments of uncertainty and anxiety are to be expected. However, storykin have previously been more unthinking actors are the core of tales, immortal beasts that live through the same plot on a loop. Before, many storykin could not explain their motivations for their actions. The few that thought about it or were aware did not care. Some arrive to Caesure with their stories more intact than others, but loss filters through the town until the soup served at the local tastes only of salt and cream. Buildings are painted in the rose grey of heartache, and there are few days when the down stops business to celebrate the harvest or other festivals. The houses themselves are often styled after the Harrowed Realm. Many are built as domes with blue ceilings. Rooms seem more like sets than actual living spaces. Pantries are often filled with wax fruit and bottles that will never be opened, while cellars keep the stores that are needed to sustain life. The town in does not have true glass in its windows, but stage glass made to collapse under any pressure. You are a resident of Caesure, though you may be newly arrived. While you may have come from the destruction of the Harrowed Realm, or you may have been Storykin that were born from the dreams of a culture, you have found missing part of your story. Before the Destruction, as most Storykin refer to it as, your story was complete. At least, you believe it was - since the Destruction, you haven't been able to remember what's missing. Without this knowledge as a guide, many storykin find themselves struggling to function on any level. Some storykin disappear entirely after months of struggle. It had been assumed that they died, or perhaps dissolved back into the thread of stories underlying the material plane. However, recent events have proven that the Storykin remain immortal. Two brothers, both storykin rooted in concepts, engaged in a battle outside of the town. While Tyranny and Anarchy no longer remembered why they used to fight, or how those fights even ended, Anarchy convinced his brother to duel him, in hopes that it would restart the stories once more. The battle ended when both lay dead. Several days passed as the storykin eagerly looked for any sign that stories were returning; Red thought that she had found her missing basket for her grandmother's dinner, and Rose began drawing again in hopes of remembering her lover's face. However, as the weeks drug out, it became clear these were only slivers of evidence to confirm hopes. In addition, Anarchy and Tyranny were found weeks later roaming a nearby mine, confused and without a clear sense of who they were. Time renewed their sense of self, but they remain in a similar state as before their battle. The loss of stories is no longer a tragedy but an existential crisis, as storykin are destined to be reborn and live out the same story in all their lives. Withu In addition, there is growing anxiety over the fate of some missing storykin, who had previously been assumed dead. Rumors abound, but the most consistent thread in them is that they have been imprisoned or enslaved for some nefarious purpose. Character Creation "To keep from ending
You are a member of the Ethere Court, an organization founded on the prinicpal that there is no cost too great to restore the stories to the storykin. For this capacity, you may have undergone its formal training process, an 8-month training that instructs members in general skills, the theory of arcane arts and the theory of martial warfare, though most storykin specialize in regards to the practical arts. Other members of the Ethere Court, particularly those storykin who come from tales of heroes and adventurers, are accepted based on their previous experience and skills alone. All characters are storykin, unique fey that are made from stories. While the largest concentration of storykin was found in the Harrowed Realm and made by Sonnorae, storykin can also born from the dreams of societies. Each, however, have a particular role to play in a story. Most are not consciously aware of their role, and few question their motivations. All storykin belong to a subrace, or kith. These are the available kith for character creation. Animal Kith:
These animal-human hybrids are strong, hardy creatures. In Caesure, these creatures are often on the outskirts of society and are rarely brought into planning meetings. They are often forced into roles as town guards or farm labor. This strains town relationships, and there have been rumblings of rebellion.
+2 Strength, +2 Constitution, -2 Intelligence Animal Kith are strong, hardy creatures that react first with instinct rather than plans.
Concept Kith:
Concept Kith are the incarnation of ideals and philosophies. They are rarer than the other Kith, but are generally well-regarded and valued greatly for the purity they bring with them. The town of Caesura is run by Patience, a Concept Kith, and the town council has a high concentration of Concept Kith in it. However, some Concept Kith are exiled from town, such as Anarchy and his brother Tyranny.
+2 Wisdom, +2 Intelligence Concept Kith are wise and sharp, as informed by their pure devotion to their roots.
Elemental Kith:
Elemental Kith are born of the world and its harsh elements. Few of them live in Caesure. Instead, they spend their time in the surrounding areas. They rarely interact with the town unless driven to by some greater force. +2 Dex, +2 Charisma, -2 Constitution Elemental kith are quick, fierce and alluring in their danger, though they are ultimately frail.
Humanoid Kith:
Humanoid Kith add +2 to any single ability score of their choice during character creation. Medium: Humanoid Kith are Medium creature that have no bonuses or penalties due to their size. Fey: Humanoid Kith are Fey with the Storykin subtype. Emissary: Humanoid Kith are uniquely able to relate to non-Storykin. When making a Bluff or Diplomacy check against a humanoid creature, a Humanoid Kith can roll twice and take the higher result. Integrated: Humanoid Kith gain a +1 bonus on Bluff, Disguise and Knowledge (Local) checks. Multitalented: Humanoid Kith choose two favored classes at level 1 Bonus Feat: Humanoid Kith choose a bonus feat at first level. Languages: Humanoid Kith begin play speaking Common and the language of their story’s society. Humanoid Kith with high Intelligence scores can choose from any human language as well as Dwarven, Elven, Gnome, Halfling and Sylvan. Point-buy: 25
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Writing samples or links to other PbPs you are in are encouraged. Those looking for inspiration for character creations will not go wrong by looking at the Fables graphic novel series, the short story "Travels with the Snow Queen by Kelly Link, and collections of folklore. In addition, The Harrowing module and the Harrower Handbook provide background on the Harrowed Realm and Storykin. Campaign Length and Expectations
The initial campaign will be approximately the length of a 32-page module, with the expectation of completion within six months. The possibility exists for the campaign to expand past that point, but will be dependent on the game. Acceptance into the campaign comes with the expectation that players will post at least once every 48 hours. I uphold the same standards for myself. While some days will be more active than others, this campaign will be generally more leisurely, in part to allow for robust roleplaying. I expect players to approach this game with a roleplay focus and to contribute to the story in ways that are both interesting and allow for a positive group experience. Recruitment will end on January 15th. I will be accepting no more than 5 characters. If you have any questions, please ask away.
Richmond, VA's Pathfinder Society Lodge announces the return of Organized Play to One Eyed Jacques. One Eyed Jacques is Richmond's oldest gaming store and is located in the heart of Carytown, Richmond's historic shopping district. It carries a wide variety of products, including board games, wargames and, of course, Pathfinder products. The first game held will be on December 13th, 2014 from 2PM - 8PM. We will be playing the Segang Expedition (6-08). Future events will be annouced through out Warhorn site. Preregistrations will be taken through our Warhorn site or via email at richmondpfs@gmail.com. Please contact me, either through Paizo.com or email, if you have any questions!
Hello, When I placed my original order (3304689), I didn't sidecart it since I anticipated it shipping before November subscriptions mailed. Since it's still pending, I'd like to combine the two orders to save on shipping costs. It's okay if this delays the order a little. If you can't get to it because of the huge number of requests, that's okay as well. This is just a "nice if it could happen" request. Thanks!
No spoilers, please, or metagame-y knowledge in picking options. Undine Warpriest 12 - Dagger-weilding warpriest of Pharasma
For the past few sessions, we've had a character die each session. Some of this was just the difficulty level (our Oracle was disintegrated). Some of this was bad tactical choices (we had two encounters triggered at once when a player ran ahead and triggered 6 Yeth Hounds, while we faced an full-out assault by the Scribbler, which resulted in the death of our ranger and near-death of our inquisitor (my paladin was able to Paladin's Sacrifice the lethal blow). I'm playing the Paladin/Evangelist and am looking for advice on how to do my part in making the party more survivable. I'm already talking with the GM to start retraining one of my feats in order to start the feat chain to Ultimate Mercy, which I'd then be able to take the next level. My stats are below.
Non-magical combat gear and other gear:
Masterwork Light Underwater Crossbow Masterwork Silver Morningstar Alchelmical Silver Crossbow bolts Spell Component Pouch Spell Component Pouch Holy Symbol (Silver/Hand-crafted) (2) Military Saddles Feed (x5) Bit and Bridle Masterwork Artisan's Tools Masterwork Drum Bedroll Waterskin Waterskin Waterskin Trail Rations (x10) Rope Earplugs Tent (small) Smoked Goggles Signal Whistle Bag of Holding Type I Bladegaurd (5) Alkalai Flask (10) Alchemical Grease Healer's Kit Bloodblock (4) Liquid Ice Smelling Salts (4) Compass Paper (100) Ink Candle (10) Inkpen Lantern, Bullseye Oil (10) Manacles (Masterwork) (2) Manacles (3) Torch (10) Acid Flask (10) Alchemist Fire (10) Anti Toxin (4) Everburning Torch Smokestick Sunrod (2) Tanglefoot bag (4) Thunderstone (2) Tindertwig Scroll of Restoration Scroll Case (3) Scultping Materials Potion of Cure Moderate Wounds 457 gp, 8 silver Hightlights of Ormr:
Feats: Armor Proficiency (Light), Bodyguard, Combat Reflexes, Dodge, In Harm's Way, Multiattack 
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