From the heavy horse of medieval Europe to the marauding Mongols that dominated Asia, cavalry has been one of the deadliest forces in the history of warfare. In order to bring this kind of combat to your Pathfinder Chronicles game, all it requires is building the proper mounted warrior.
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In “Magical Trinkets,” I explored how to use the Pathfinder magic item creation rules to create non-consumable rewards suitable for low-level characters, but what about consumable items? Magic potions and scrolls are staples of gaming and fantasy lore. And for all the tricks to reduce the value of a permanent magic item, a potion or
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Outside of the world’s major religions, or sometimes as a small subsection within them, you will occasionally find clerics with a unique connection to the land. Much like druids or rangers, these divine casters will sometimes gain inspiration, power, or assistance from the land itself rather than from a particular god, and in some cases
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At night, you see the cat walking on its back legs, glowing with evil magic, split tails waving in concentration, jumping over a fresh grave. The earth beneath its paws rumbles. Many animals, whether through a racial link to the First World or another mystical snafu, have dormant supernatural abilities. Cats are such animals, and
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In this final installment of the transmutation series, David provides you with several new spells. Beholder’s Gaze Wizard Attack 27 You suddenly sprout several eye stalks like a beholder and unleash an attack against your foes. Encounter * Arcane, Implement, Polymorph, Transmutation; Varies Standard Action Ranged 20 Target: One, two, or three creatures Attack: Intelligence
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Compared to high-level characters, low-level ones are poor, and the rewards for their efforts meager. Slaying that ogre might have been a great challenge for an intrepid group of 2nd-level adventurers, but its treasure hoard isn’t anything to write home about—coins, an acid flask, some semi-precious gems, and another scroll of cure light wounds. The
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.) “Master!” “Again, slimesides, what now?” “There is a woman at the door.” “A woman? But it’s not Thursday.” “No, no,
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Last week, Tom provided us with the cyborg sorcerer bloodline. Take a look at what he offers you lovers of clockworks this week! Although a cyborg sorcerer’s connection with the mechanical is literally in her bones, with her body slowly transforming into an arcane amalgam of flesh and metal, the industry oracle looks outward to
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In two earlier parts, Menagerie of Mischief covered ammunition and weapons (part 1), plus explosives (part 2)! Last week, Jerry tackled tools of the trade. This week, take a look at gear. Gear What people wear often reflects what dwells in their hearts, even among the piece-mealed underbellies and clandestine oligarchies of the world. These
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“Congratulations! You slay the dragon.” “Sweet, we loot its lair!” “Unfortunately, you’re nowhere near its lair. Looks like you’ll have to settle for the XP.” “Forget that! Our cleric casts find the path. We will not be denied triple treasure!” “Oh dear…” Player characters can be a greedy bunch. What is a GM to do
Although a clockwork mage or gear priest may elect to devote a career to understanding the intersection of the magical and mechanical, other magic users have far less choice in the matter. For the industry oracle and cyborg sorcerer, machinery and other elements of the modern, urban world are inextricable parts of their being, granting
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In two earlier parts, Menagerie of Mischief covered ammunition and weapons (part 1), plus explosives (part 2)! This week, take a look at some tools and tricks of the trade. Tools and Tricks Where would rogues be without all their tools? Sure lock picks and the occasional crowbar are practically a thief’s best friend, but
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We all have times when we are knee deep in orcs and the mage sputters. A cleric swings a mean hammer, and the druid can maul somebody when they go fuzzy, but the mage and the sorcerer are often left holding the bag (of holding). But wait a second! You can do some things, you
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“What is a wizard? A wizard is a cold, calculating mind ruled by reason. A wizard possesses untold power.” After his little speech, Thersus proudly looked down on his pupil. “So, Gavin, do you want to be a wizard when you grow up?” The boy looked Thersus up and down and answered, “You’re just a
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Last week, Menagerie of Mischief got you started with some guidelines and ammunition. This week, take a look at explosives and weapons. Explosives Rust Bomb (E): A shoddy brass or iron shell encases a mechanism that disperses a thick gas able to quickly fill a small room. This gas turns all metallics inside the area
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I don’t always play barbarians, but when I do, I prefer huge, hulking characters with terrifying battle cries and a frenzied look in their eyes. Anyone who has ever sat at a table with a barbarian has likely noticed, though, that they’re sort of a one-trick pony: it’s all about the Rage, capital “R.” And
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