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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Curse of the Crimson Throne (PFRPG)

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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Curse of the Crimson Throne (PFRPG)
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A Campaign Fit For a Queen

The kings and queens of Korvosa have long ruled under the shadow of the Curse of the Crimson Throne—an infamous superstition claiming that no monarch of the city of Korvosa shall ever die of old age or produce an heir. Whether or not there is any truth to the legend of the curse, Korvosa's current king is but the latest victim to succumb to this foul legacy. Now, the metropolis teeters on the edge of anarchy, and it falls to a band of new heroes to save Korvosa from the greatest threat it has ever known! This hardcover compilation updates the fan-favorite campaign for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, including new and revised content and nearly 500 pages packed with mayhem, excitement, and adventure!

This hardcover edition of Curse of the Crimson Throne contains:

  • All six chapters of the original Adventure Path, expanded and updated for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.
  • An in-depth gazetteer of the city of Korvosa as it exists under the rule of its new queen.
  • An array of new rules options for characters, ranging from campaign traits to spells to magic items.
  • An expansive appendix with statistics, descriptions, backgrounds, and rules support for the 12 most important NPCs in the campaign.
  • A bestiary featuring nine monsters from the original Adventure Path making their debut under the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules.
  • Dozens of new illustrations, never-before-seen characters, location maps, extensive new encounter locations, and more!

ISBN-13: 978-1-60125-890-8

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Download the rules for running this Adventure Path and Chronicle sheets — (681 kb zip/PDF)

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5/5 —

A beautiful introduction to Golarion

5/5 —

I ran this AP for two years with five players. We're using the Pathfinder Second Edition ruleset (along with a resource document from pathfinderinfinite). After that much time, we've journeyed through 5 of the 6 chapters and I'm willing to give it a review!

It has been a blast! The city of Korvosa is very memorable, primarely in the atmosphere it breathes.. its people/npcs, locations, a tiny little bit of political intrigue.. the Chronicles Guide to Korvosa is another book that does a splendid job of painting the setting.

The adventure kicks off very, very strong! The first couple of sessions might be some of the best you've ever had while running an adventure. It is grim, realistic, exciting, it feels real! As if you're not sitting at that table but walking the streets yourself. Be that good or bad, there is no other chapter that quite reaches the heights of the first.

As people mention out, there is indeed a "leaving Korvosa" part in chapters 4 and 5, and they do feel very contrasted to the others. On the other hand, book 4 I found easier as a GM to adjust to my whims more than any chapter before it, and chapter 5 with its mega dungeon was a (for me) surprisingly appreciated intermediate after I had prepared all the resources (drawing the mega-dungeon on several huge 1-inched grid papers, making up the treasure table for 2nd edition) since it required much less effort from my part after that.

Now that we're about to crack the final chapter I can see my players have a lost of investment into returning to Korvosa and seeing all lose knots tied. I'm somewhat disappointed though, that, for the most part, the final chapter ALSO works as a mega-dungeon! I've explained this with my players and we've agreed that we don't need to chapters of that in a row; we'll take on the final one with a more narrative approach to the most interesting locations instead.

I'm certain that the final chapter will be a success and we'll have many, many opportunities yet to see how each relation of the pcs with the many npcs comes to an end. Many of them have become second family to our group!

Though it may require a bit of love in some spots to fit your needs, Curse of The Crimson Throne offers, without a doubt, a very memorable setting and storyline. It is harsh, often grim, with endless opportunities to bend it to a unique experience for your group!

The Gold Standard For Adventure Paths

5/5 —

This AP is widely considered one of the (if not THE) best Adventure Paths for good reason. It really is that good. Tons of really interesting NPCs and storylines. Lots and lots and lots of room for a GM to add their own touches. An excellent story that makes the PCs feel like heroes. Villains they really want to beat. Heck, it's even a good introduction to the pathfinder system and world.

Not only that, but since it's so popular, there's tons of advice about what changes to make, what to keep an eye on, and how to make changes that can improve it. This edition is a fantastic deal and an excellent campaign and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Frick it my review got deleted

5/5 —

I wrote fricking long review about great time I had with running the whole campaign(and post campaign) and then it got deleted by the fricking "too much backtracking" page dagnabbit

I'm not gonna write the entire thing again, so here is in short: This campaign has great recurring NPC cast(most of later APs have problem with introducing cool NPCs and then rest of books never mentioning them again), great themes, great villains, Kazavon's awesome hair, allows multiple approaches to different situations(such as infiltrating with sneaking or talking through places instead of just fighting through them. Kinda reminds me of Deux Ex computer games in a way), awesome locations, awesome post campaign potential and is one of my favourite APs ever.

Good value, but some reservations

4/5 —

Short Version: A smart buy but held back by structural issues.

It's hard to get better adventure value for your dollar than this or the Rise of the Runelords collected edition. If I were reviewing on that alone, this would be 5 stars and then some. But there's more to an adventure than that.

The AP's hook is quite good, but almost immediately discarded in favor of saving the city. This can be helped a good session 0, but still feels artificial.

Even looking at the new plot, many elements feel shoehorned in. People point to volumes 4 and 5 for this, but there are sections in 2 that exist only to kill time as the plot advances and an entire dungeon in 3 that is cool but can seem forced if the players don't kick in the door right away. Any of these alone would be fine, but each makes the next more obvious.

That being said, there's a lot of cool stuff going on here, it just takes at least a star's worth of work to stitch it together.

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A Mite Excessive wrote:
I'm the 700th poster, do I get a free copy?

No.

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When it says....

"All six chapters of the original Adventure Path, expanded and updated for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game"

Does that mean it is no longer using the DnD Monster Manual and is actually using the Pathfinder Bestiaries? I am a third of the way through running this and if it updates. I will be getting it for sure.
Silver Crusade Contributor
Isaac Aronson wrote:

When it says....

"All six chapters of the original Adventure Path, expanded and updated for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game"

Does that mean it is no longer using the DnD Monster Manual and is actually using the Pathfinder Bestiaries? I am a third of the way through running this and if it updates. I will be getting it for sure.

I'm pretty much sure that everything here will use 100% Pathfinder material, updating stuff exclusive to the original AP if necessary. ^_^

Paizo Employee Creative Director
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Isaac Aronson wrote:

When it says....

"All six chapters of the original Adventure Path, expanded and updated for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game"

Does that mean it is no longer using the DnD Monster Manual and is actually using the Pathfinder Bestiaries? I am a third of the way through running this and if it updates. I will be getting it for sure.

Indeed, the primary purpose of this updated version is to update it to use the Pathfinder Rules. That includes the Pathfinder Bestiaries.

James Jacobs wrote:
Isaac Aronson wrote:

When it says....

"All six chapters of the original Adventure Path, expanded and updated for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game"

Does that mean it is no longer using the DnD Monster Manual and is actually using the Pathfinder Bestiaries? I am a third of the way through running this and if it updates. I will be getting it for sure.

Indeed, the primary purpose of this updated version is to update it to use the Pathfinder Rules. That includes the Pathfinder Bestiaries.

Awesome!

On one hand, I would love a Limited Edition copy on my shelf, as it looks amazing.

On the other hand, Paizo uses USPS, and their prices are insane and almost double the total price tag, which makes it harder to justify.

General advice for those outside of the US: Amazon all the way.
Raynulf wrote:

On one hand, I would love a Limited Edition copy on my shelf, as it looks amazing.

On the other hand, Paizo uses USPS, and their prices are insane and almost double the total price tag, which makes it harder to justify.

General advice for those outside of the US: Amazon all the way.

Luckily, AP subscribers can factor in the free PDFs and a general discount.

Ruyan.

Hi Everyone,
I don't have the time to sift through 15 pages of this so...

Since I am introducing my son, daughter and several of their better friends to all of this, my question is:

What level of characters should they have to start this adventure path?

I had a lot of reading before I learned that is what AP meant. Since no one I know is made of money, and my wife is not deaf dumb or blind, I am trying to make the best purchases I can to make this amazing for them, but also not purchase anything they won't get to for quite a while.

Thanks,
GT
GirthTanin wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I don't have the time to sift through 15 pages of this so...

Since I am introducing my son, daughter and several of their better friends to all of this, my question is:

What level of characters should they have to start this adventure path?

I had a lot of reading before I learned that is what AP meant. Since no one I know is made of money, and my wife is not deaf dumb or blind, I am trying to make the best purchases I can to make this amazing for them, but also not purchase anything they won't get to for quite a while.

Thanks,
GT

Hey there!

APs are essentially pre-made campaigns that take characters from levels 1-15+. So you'll be able to start your friends and family with level 1 characters that'll eventually get all the way to high levels in this AP.
Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber; Pathfinder Starfinder Adventure Path, Starfinder Maps, Starfinder Roleplaying Game, Starfinder Society Subscriber
GirthTanin wrote:

Hi Everyone,

I don't have the time to sift through 15 pages of this so...

Since I am introducing my son, daughter and several of their better friends to all of this, my question is:

What level of characters should they have to start this adventure path?

I had a lot of reading before I learned that is what AP meant. Since no one I know is made of money, and my wife is not deaf dumb or blind, I am trying to make the best purchases I can to make this amazing for them, but also not purchase anything they won't get to for quite a while.

Thanks,
GT

This starts with brand new 1st level characters.

Edit: (sneaky ninja!)

So, uhhh....

I can't play as a Gray Maiden defector in this, can I?
Silver Crusade
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Gray Maiden spoilers:
You could possibly after a certain point, but not from the very beginning since they haven't been created yet.

I see. So maybe if my current PC dies at a certain point.
Silver Crusade

Pretty much.
Liberty's Edge

Or... you could start out a fighter type, join the Gray Maidens mid-campaign, and leave them by the end. Kind of a rough journey, but possible.
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I'd rather be a member of the Sable Company. Or else ex-Korvosan Guardsman.

But then again I like paladins. :p ;)
Silver Crusade Contributor

Note that paladins are unlikely to be either of those groups. The Sable Company tend towards ranger, while the Korvosan Guard are likely fighters or warriors. In addition, both groups tend towards lawful neutrality.

That said, it's not impossible, nor is it impossible for someone to become a paladin after determining that those organizations aren't for them. You're a PC, after all, and that generally means someone special.

For an ex-Guard, I'd give the constable archetype for cavaliers (from Heroes of the Streets) a look. ^_^

Kal,

Well I didn't say I was going to PLAY in it. But I'd enjoy the chance to certainly.

I know I'm not doing Order of the Nail. Sable Company though has the best mounts. :)
Liberty's Edge
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Kalindlara wrote:
Note that paladins are unlikely to be either of those groups. The Sable Company tend towards ranger, while the Korvosan Guard are likely fighters or warriors. In addition, both groups tend towards lawful neutrality.

Well, the head of the Sable Guard is LG, so it can't be too hard to be Good there.

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Deadman,

Yep. He is. He also gets to prove it in the second book.
Liberty's Edge
Thomas Seitz wrote:

Deadman,

Yep. He is. He also gets to prove it in the second book.

Oh, I'm aware. I finished running CotCT right around when the updated version was announced.

Still, looking forward to the conversion anyway. :)
Silver Crusade Contributor
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Deadmanwalking wrote:
Kalindlara wrote:
Note that paladins are unlikely to be either of those groups. The Sable Company tend towards ranger, while the Korvosan Guard are likely fighters or warriors. In addition, both groups tend towards lawful neutrality.
Well, the head of the Sable Guard is LG, so it can't be too hard to be Good there.

Of course - both groups doubtless have a decent share of good people. Being good-aligned and maintaining paladinhood are two different things, though. ^_^

Deadman,

As I am. There's lots of the conversion I want to see and can't wait to try out...again. :)

Ouch. Just looked up how much it would cost to get the hardcover to my house and the price doubles... I think I'll stick with the pdf.

Anyone know if this thing is ready to ship?
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They start that part next week. :-)
Liberty's Edge
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Just got my shipment pending notice about an hour ago.

Sweet! :)

I got mine Wednesday when my order got stuck in Limbo due to my own incompetence. :-)
Dark Archive

The first lucky subscribers will have it on monday...

Hah! :)

So you have the PDF or the actual hardback Captain?

My order pending notice.

Ah! Well still. :)
Adventure Path Charter Subscriber

Does anyone know if it's too late for adventure path subscribers to still preorder & receive a free PDF? If not, what's the deadline?
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I believe you can preorder until the street date, which is October 19th.

All I know is the limited edition cover won't last long!
The Exchange

I have my copy ordered, however sadly not my limited edition one. I hope to order one of these as a collectors version on another date. What would a signed copy cost?
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Yoo hoo Skeld, I already got my shipping notice. ;-)

Love the art for Giggles, the Queen's Brooch, Cabbagehead, and Vreeg.

Also love the Chittersnap and spider art and the one where Batman... er, Blackjack rescues Trinia.
Silver Crusade
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captain yesterday wrote:
Yoo hoo Skeld, I already got my shipping notice. ;-)

HE KNOWS THINGS.

GET HIM!
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Nice! Ramoska has his Alchemist levels from Carrion Crown. :-)

Finally! A Red Mantis Assassin that's wearing a helmet, instead of having an actual mantis head. :-)

Very nice!
Community & Digital Content Director
Flynn Greywalker wrote:
I have my copy ordered, however sadly not my limited edition one. I hope to order one of these as a collectors version on another date. What would a signed copy cost?

We do not typically sell signed copies of our products via the webstore.

Shadow Lodge
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Rysky wrote:
captain yesterday wrote:
Yoo hoo Skeld, I already got my shipping notice. ;-)

HE KNOWS THINGS.

GET HIM!

Oh shi- *hides*

I just got my shipping notice. Just downloaded the PDF. I am so excited right now.
Silver Crusade
TOZ wrote:
Rysky wrote:
captain yesterday wrote:
Yoo hoo Skeld, I already got my shipping notice. ;-)

HE KNOWS THINGS.

GET HIM!

Oh shi- *hides*

GET HIM TOO!

And keep an eye out for that Schopmeyer guy too.
Grand Lodge
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captain yesterday wrote:
Yoo hoo Skeld, I already got my shipping notice. ;-)

I'll see that you're moved to the back of the line going forward.

-Skeld
Silver Crusade
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Skeld wrote:
captain yesterday wrote:
Yoo hoo Skeld, I already got my shipping notice. ;-)

I'll see that you're moved to the back of the line going forward.

-Skeld

... can I have his spot?

Dark Archive

How does Lavoi look?

I assume you mean Laori? It's not my favorite, her body seems kind of boxy, and at least at first glance I'm not a fan of her face.

Definitely way less skin showing. And it might just be how she looks on the pdf. :-)
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