The constant warfare and border skirmishes of the Seven Cities spawn many mercenary companies and warrior orders. One of the largest and most well known is the Order of the Septime Lancers. The order produces cavaliers known for their personal flamboyance and daring tactical maneuvers in battle. Edicts: A cavalier sworn to this order serves […]
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Whether through magic, heritage, blessing, or curse, a rare event occurs when a creature is born with a touch of a dragon’s power. They vary in appearance with or without tinged skin, scaled hide, talons, or a tail. The only consistent feature that is always present is a pair of leathery reptilian wings. Dracontii “Dracontii”
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It’s not easy being a monster in the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game. Over time, adventurers and monster hunters have a significant impact on monster populations, leaving only the strongest, luckiest, and most cunning to survive. Sometimes, though, monsters band together to increase their chances. They use their powers to complement one another and, in turn, present
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The predatory forbearers of doppelgangers, flesh mimes are feared for their ability to shapechange into mirror-like duplicates of their prey. Flesh mimes are carnivores in every sense of the word, feeding on the bodies of their quarry and the psychic energy of their prey’s accumulated experience. Channeling this energy, flesh mimes are able to duplicate
Anton Swordbender swaggered out of the tavern, heading for Puffin Bluff after a full night of drinking. While he hadn’t succeeded in finding company before he left, he knew he caught the eye of at least one lass who would be easier to persuade later. A forced cough interrupted his thoughts as he reached the
The Kariv language is just as interesting, colorful, and varied as the people who use it. This is just an example of the words they use to help you lend flavor to your speech and to bring your characters to life. The basic units of Kariv society are the familia (fa-MEEL-yah), or family; vitsa (VEET-sah,
The Cherokee people inhabited parts of what is today Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. They were a woodland folk, building permanent or semi-permanent villages along streams and rivers in the mountainous country of the southern Appalachian Mountains. These “Principal People” (as the Cherokee call themselves) migrated south from the Great Lakes 1,000–2,000
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As the fire burned higher, a shadow flickered where none should have been. Looming toward the camp, it silently observed the sleeping forms arranged on the far side of the fire pit. Turning toward the one who had summoned it, it slowly drew a single word in the soft sand… The shadowy remnants of once-great
Most adventurers know the sound of a wild boar rustling through the underbrush. But when the boar turn out to be the underbrush, very few are prepared for the surprise. [previously] __ These huge porcine creatures are often thought to be only a rumor. They have never been sighted outside of the fey realms, where
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(Illustration by Chris McFann) The nightmare lords of the forgotten depths often grant mortals power… [previously] Level 12: Dark Pact Invocation Legendary hexblade paragon path feature: Some of the rulers of the unfathomed depths below the earth have dwelt there so long that their bodies have become like the rock surrounding them. Occasionally, you can
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It’s raining drakes! Find a whole slew of these fierce mini-dragons in the Book of Drakes. Masters Daigle and Welham can show you the way… Style Feat Drake Style: Mimicking the unpredictability of drakes, practitioners of this style attack their foes with a series of confounding, random movements, which eventually provide a clear opening for
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It’s raining drakes! Find a whole slew of these fierce mini-dragons in the Book of Drakes. Masters Daigle and Welham can show you the way… Bard A bard may add the following masterpiece to his or her repertoire. Flight of the Drake (Sing, Wind) Your ever-lilting tune stirs the air under your allies and lifts
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(Illustration by Chris McFann) It’s raining drakes! Find a whole slew of these fierce mini-dragons in the Book of Drakes. Masters Daigle and Welham can show you the way… __ Oftentimes, a drake’s curiosity about the world around it drives the creature to seek out experiences beyond the physical realms. The drake finds companions with
Ok, we promised you some audio for this, and thanks to Neostrider, we now have the full audio for this seminar! The participants included Wolfgang Baur, Greg Stolze, Gary M. Sarli, and Daniel Solis. [gplayer href=”https://koboldpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Patronage-and-Kickstarter-How-to-Get-Paid-Up-Front.mp3″ ]Patronage and Kickstarter- How to Get Paid Up Front[/gplayer]
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Master Pett’s Your Whispering Homunculus presents only the finest in British gaming. Indeed, you are not likely to find a more comprehensive assortment of miscellany anywhere. (So much more than just another bloke in a dress.) [previously] __ “And what have you learnt, maggot-thing?” “Nothing today master, unless you aren’t aware that a seven-headed pig was
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Rituals of forbidden magic can bind an elemental spirit of ice into the body of another creature. The resulting creature exists in a half-frozen state, emitting waves of numbing cold. A tundral creature has eyes that range from jet-black to dark blue, and it leaves a layer of frost on any surface it touches. Tundral
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