A pirate captain of the Inner Sea, Torius Vin makes a living raiding wealthy merchant ships with his crew of loyal buccaneers. Few things matter more to Captain Torius than ill-gotten gold—but one of those is Celeste, his beautiful snake-bodied navigator. When a crafty courtesan offers the pirate crew a chance at the heist of a lifetime, it's time for both man and naga to hoist the black flag and lead the Stargazer's crew to fame and fortune. But will stealing the legendary Star of Thumen chart the corsairs a course to untold riches—or send them all to a watery grave?
From award-winning author Chris A. Jackson comes a fantastical new adventure of high-seas combat and romance set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
400-page mass market paperback
ISBN–13: 978-1-60125-523-5
ePub ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-524-2
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The story gets kudos for interesting characters with complex personalities but is plagued by the logistics of betrayal-based storytelling. I got tired of the triple and quadruple-crossings, and because they are integral to the story arc, I got disinterested rather quickly. The motivation for some plot turns seemed... forced or railroaded, also.
This is one of the best Pathfinder Tales novels I have ever read.
If you have liked the movie Ocean's 11 then you'll absolutely love this book. But there's more to it than planning a huge heist. There is a great amount of romance and trouble.
Plus the characters are VERY memorable and you grow into loving the whole Stargazer crew.
This is a must read and I guarantee it!
Adventuring, treasure hunting, sword fighting, betrayal, love, and more
I really enjoyed first that the book had strong female characters that were equal to the men, representing the hero and the foe in the novel. Second, I was surprised how versatile the book was in the direction it went. I had prepared myself for a straight up adventuring book but this novel offered so much more.
Celeste, the navigator of a pirate ship, struggles with the basic human emotion involved in her relationship with the Captain, Torius Vin, although she herself is not human. Emotions such as love, trust, deception, betrayal, and humility come into play on more then one occasion.
Torius Vin, a captain you'll quickly relate with and be routing for, has a little more than honor as he protects his crew like family. After being betrayed by his first mate he must find another one not to mention another job to pay the crew and more. but Vin is after all human and well, a man, so certain distractions and challenges arise that keep you wondering what will happen next.
Verva, a crafty courtesan will have you ready to jump into a cold shower. The woman is hot and a seductress like no other. 50 shades of Verva anyone? Any scene with her in it is definitely worth the read! She was easily one of my favorite characters in the book.
Speaking of favorites, Snick a gnome is another character who had me giggling and shaking my head as I read her interactions. She provides just enough chaotic excitement and sarcasm that any adventuring party needs.
The half orc bosun lives up to his name in every manner. He saves Vin's butt in more ways than one. But the handsome merchant Benrahi Ekhan will keep you guessing right until the end.
Truly a great book full of excitement, adventuring, treasure hunting, and sword fighting; not to mention betrayal, love, and vengeance. In conclusion, a must read!
1)what level would Torius Vin and Celeste (Moon Naga) be?
2)what is Torius class? Pirate or Swasbuckler prestige (he never "sneak attack") or just a plain old fighter?
3) could not find any stat on a Moon Naga in the PFSRD site. Any ide/suggestion?
1)what level would Torius Vin and Celeste (Moon Naga) be?
2)what is Torius class? Pirate or Swasbuckler prestige (he never "sneak attack") or just a plain old fighter?
3) could not find any stat on a Moon Naga in the PFSRD site. Any ide/suggestion?
I am planning on incorporating them to this AP.
Lunar naga appear in Bestiary 3 (CR 6) Here is the link to the official PRD entry for them. It appears Celeste is a plain old lunar naga, she doesn't do much outside of the stat block. I would put Torius in the lvl 5-7 range as well, with leadership feat. As far as class goes.... pretty much any of the martial classes would work.
1)what level would Torius Vin and Celeste (Moon Naga) be?
2)what is Torius class? Pirate or Swasbuckler prestige (he never "sneak attack") or just a plain old fighter?
3) could not find any stat on a Moon Naga in the PFSRD site. Any ide/suggestion?
I am planning on incorporating them to this AP.
I created Torius as a 6th level fighter (corsair) You can find the archetype on the Pathfinder SRD webpage Here's the link: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/fighter/archetypes/paizo---fig hter-archetypes/corsair
Celeste is advanced one level in sorcerer above the Bestiary 3 stats for Lunar Naga, so she gets a couple more spells. They cast as 5th, and I needed her to cast as 6th... though I don't remember why...
I loved this book. I have read 5 of the Pathfinder Tales, and while I generally liked them, I didn't love them. This one I love, great story, great characters, and it flows nicely.
I can't wait for the next installment of the crew of the stargazer.
