Whether your campaign is in Midgard or another setting, the allure of ancient locales in distant lands is a draw for any adventurer. That fascination is captured by Kobold Press’s upcoming hardcover, the Southlands Campaign Setting. Within its pages you will find lands of mystery and adventure, where riches and dangers await. Its deserts are rife with forgotten […]
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If there’s one thing guaranteed to catch an adventurer’s eye, it’s a precious stone. If magpie tendencies seem to be running rampant, the following can be used to add a little variety to your loot or even as inspiration for a story hook. The value of the items can vary at the DM’s discretion but
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If you’re seeking an adventure for 8th- to 12th-level Pathfinder characters, Kobold Press has just what you need! Halls of the Mountain King is an homage to all the great delves, from the Mines of Moria on—with a few new twists. The dwarves of the Rygar canton were a hardworking group, mining ever deeper and
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The work of a graverobber can lead to interesting, though gruesomely gained, discoveries. You can roll randomly for a result below, or use the handy number provided with each entry to figure out your result on a d12. You can also pick the one that works for the area in which your characters currently linger.
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(This is the fifth installment in a series of articles for players hoping to get the best possible experience from their time around the RPG table.) “Adventures, in retrospect, are pieces of extremely bad luck that missed a fatal ending.” ―Lawrence Griswold, Tombs, Travel and Trouble It’s a shame that Lawrence Griswold isn’t better known
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The Beloved Imperatrix’s court is a regal setting, befitting the station of the Copper Sphinx Throne. To be sure, Regia Moonthorn sets the tone for the day—playful, amused, concerned, or icily disapproving—but she always commands the respectful attention of her courtiers. Outside the court’s closed doors, nobles, diplomats, and merchants jostle, boast, accuse, plead, plot,
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Rae’en has taken her father’s place as the first of the nigh immortal Arn. The Arn are a race created by the Eldrennai (think elf) as warrior-slaves to fight a race of magic resistant lizard-folk called the Zaur. The ascension of Rae’en’s father Kholster to godhood has freed the Arn from their oaths of non-aggression,
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When the Advanced Class Guide was released by Paizo, every Pathfinder player who could get his or her hands on the book went absolutely nuts over it. It was like the new toy at Christmas you’d been hoping and praying you’d get, and when you did you couldn’t think of anything else. Now that the
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Deserts aren’t as featureless as one might think—and some have remarkable landmarks that might engage a sense of wonder or curiosity. You can roll randomly for a result below, or use the handy number provided with each entry to figure out your result on a d12. You can also pick the one that works for
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Well met, intrepid readers—and welcome back to the darkest corners of the Crossroads! In my recent articles for Kobold Press, I’ve been celebrating the legacy of pulp literature in gaming by developing some home-brewed campaign material inspired by Robert E. Howard’s Hyborian Age. Hopefully, you braved the trip to dead Xuchotl with me in Lost
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(For use in the Midgard World Setting – Pathfinder Rules) A heritage feat represents an ability gained through genetics, cultural upbringing, or a childhood event that occurred prior to beginning your adventuring career. Heritage feats can only be taken at 1st level. Unlike standard feats, heritage feats can grant supernatural powers and spell-like abilities, and
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My gaming table likes the nitty-gritty of political roleplay. In Hoard of the Dragon Queen, they enjoyed those moments of interacting with their traveling companions along the Trade Way headed north. With Sword Coast faction notables gathering at the Council of Waterdeep, The Rise of Tiamat campaign provides another opportunity to foster that style of
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Welcome! As we dive into the intriguing waters of Advanced Races Compendium stretch goals, I thought it would be fun to tease something we haven’t announced yet. Who among you can guess what race’s chapter the following spell might be found in? I’ll just tell you, I had a blast working on this race, even
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When the adventurers sleep or meditate, dreams, visions, or nightmares can bring them messages. Some might even leave behind a physical remnant for the adventurers. You can roll randomly for a result below, or use the handy number provided with each entry to figure out your result on a d12. You can also pick the
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Welcome Pathfinder fans! Steven T Helt (or, you know, Famine) back again to tease out some really great content for the Advanced Races Compendium. Today I want to whet your appetites and tell you about a stretch goal we haven’t reached yet. Keep in mind, this chapter isn’t guaranteed to make it into the book
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Greetings, Pathfinder players! Advanced Races Compendium developer Steven T Helt here with a fun tease for you fans of the Midgard setting! Though the Compendium is setting neutral, many of you know that Midgard has offered a playable minotaur race for a long time now, so we’ve brought it to you as our very first
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