Best PFS modules for reading / lore?

[keftiu]

Pathfinder Society stuff is a total blind spot for me, and while I'm not keen to run any scenario any time soon, I'm curious; do any of the scenarios stand out as fun reads or glimpses or material we haven't seen elsehwere? I have a special fondness for anywhere outside of Avistan other than Numeria and Sarkoris, but I could be persuaded if anything is really, really good.

All I've purchased so far is Path of Kings, because I'm desperate for Arcadia info - I'd love some pointers!

[The Raven Black]

IIRC there were several modules about Tian Xia and the Hao Jin Tapestry several years ago.

This year the metaplot's first modules are in Iblydos I believe.

Last year's had several about Nex and neighboring areas, also linked to that year's metaplot.

But even the modules dealing with the metaplots are IMO more centered on the Society than on the setting as a whole.

[Invictus Novo]

If you want some Arcadia info on some recent developments, check out the PFS module The Frosty Mug.

[NECR0G1ANT]

PFS scenarios are more plot-centric than setting-centric. There have been too many scenarios in Tian Xia for me to list here, but here are the ones dealing with the Farheaven Clan of Sarkoris (as featured here:)

Farheaven:

(#9-18 Scourge of the Farheavens; #10-12 Breath of the Dragonskull; PSS #1-13 Devil at the Crossroads; PSS #2-15 A Dirge for Sarkoris; PFS #2-20: Breaking the Storm: Bastion in Embers)

Invictus Novo wrote:

If you want some Arcadia info on some recent developments, check out the PFS module The Frosty Mug.

That's set in Irrisen.

The Raven Black wrote:

This year the metaplot's first modules are in Iblydos I believe.

No, they're in Iobaria.

[keftiu]

NECR0G1ANT wrote:

PFS scenarios are more plot-centric than setting-centric. There have been too many scenarios in Tian Xia for me to list here, but here are the ones dealing with the Farheaven Clan of Sarkoris (as featured here:)

** spoiler omitted **

Invictus Novo wrote:

If you want some Arcadia info on some recent developments, check out the PFS module The Frosty Mug.

That's set in Irrisen.

The Raven Black wrote:

This year the metaplot's first modules are in Iblydos I believe.

No, they're in Iobaria.

Appreciate you setting the record straight! Would you recommend grabbing any of these to read?

[NECR0G1ANT]

keftiu wrote:

Appreciate you setting the record straight! Would you recommend grabbing any of these to read?

If you want to know the publication history of a prominent group of Sarkorians, grab the ones I mentioned, especially #9-18 Scourge of the Farheavens, the introduction. The only quasi-Arcadian PFS scenario is Path of Kings, which you've read.

I know you're interested in areas outside Avistan, but anything more specific? There's been so many in Garund and Tian-Xia, which are large, entire continents.

[keftiu]

NECR0G1ANT wrote:

keftiu wrote:

Appreciate you setting the record straight! Would you recommend grabbing any of these to read?

If you want to know the publication history of a prominent group of Sarkorians, grab the ones I mentioned, especially #9-18 Scourge of the Farheavens, the introduction. The only quasi-Arcadian PFS scenario is Path of Kings, which you've read.

I know you're interested in areas outside Avistan, but anything more specific? There's been so many in Garund and Tian-Xia, which are large, entire continents.

Currently I’m obsessing over the Golden Road and Impossible Kingdoms, especially if the former isn’t about genies or pesh.

[Arcaian]

keftiu wrote:

NECR0G1ANT wrote:

keftiu wrote:

Appreciate you setting the record straight! Would you recommend grabbing any of these to read?

If you want to know the publication history of a prominent group of Sarkorians, grab the ones I mentioned, especially #9-18 Scourge of the Farheavens, the introduction. The only quasi-Arcadian PFS scenario is Path of Kings, which you've read.

I know you're interested in areas outside Avistan, but anything more specific? There's been so many in Garund and Tian-Xia, which are large, entire continents.

Currently I’m obsessing over the Golden Road and Impossible Kingdoms, especially if the former isn’t about genies or pesh.

Just going from the ones I've run, from memory and a quick check of my scenarios folder:

#09-24 Beneath Unbroken Waves

Spoiler:

This one involves Jalmeray and the monastic training schools therein, but is relatively light on the details - most of it is underwater combat.

#09-07 Salvation of the Sages

Spoiler:

This one is technically the end of a line of scenarios related to a PFS faction, but deals with lore about the clash between Ancient Osirion and their fight with the Jistka Imperium. I very much enjoythe lore, and the boss fight at the end is nice inspiration for ttRPG fights too, IMO.

#08-21 Agents of the Eye and 09-23 The Ghol-Gan Heresy

Spoiler:

The first one is down in the Mwangi, but really cool lore about the fall of the Ghol-Gan (cyclops) empire. Technically a Part 2, but barely a follow-on - Part 1 is just finding out where this place is, essentially. Features asura and grippli! The second is a follow-up a little while later, dealing with the same content. Not technically in your favourite regions, but I really enjoyed the lore here, so snuck it in.

#08-17 Refugees of the Weary Sky

Spoiler:

This one is dealing with the fall of the Jistkan Imperium, though is related to genies.

#07-21 The Sun Orchid Scheme and #07-20 First Taste of Eternity

Spoiler:

These are related scenarios at very different levels! They both deal with the Sun Orchid Elixir, and its theft. The first is about the steps being taken to prevent its theft, and the second is related to investigating the inevitable theft. Both lovely scenarios too!

#06-19 Test of Tar Kuata

Spoiler:

This one involves the Pahmet Dwarves of Osirion - not a commonly touched subject.

#06-11 The Slavemaster's Mirror

Spoiler:

This one deals with Okena and the slavers therein

#01-39 Citadel of Flame

Spoiler:

Not too lore-packed, but dealing with the Meraz Desert of Qadira, and perversion of the worship of Sarenrae.

Hopefully those give you some possible areas you're interested in! :)

[NECR0G1ANT]

If you want to find out what PFS Scenarios of happened in any given country just type https://pathfinderwiki.com/wiki/Category:Pathfinder_Society_scenarios_set_i n_Rahadoum, and just substitute the name of the nation you're interested in for 'Rahadoum'.

[NECR0G1ANT]

Oh, and check out Pathfinder Society Scenario #1-09: Star-Crossed Voyages and Pathfinder Society Scenario #1-23: The Star-Crossed Court for a view of a Garundi nation from outside the Inner Sea Region.