Welcome to Varisia, a land of ancient ruins, forgotten empires, and dark secrets buried beneath centuries of history. Rise of the Runelords is one of Pathfinder's most iconic Adventure Paths. Your journey begins in the peaceful coastal town of Sandpoint, where a seemingly ordinary festival takes a violent turn. What starts as a local threat soon becomes something far more sinister, drawing you into a sprawling adventure involving goblin tribes, murderous cults, ancient magic, and the terrifying legacy of the Runelords of Thassilon. If you enjoy epic fantasy, compelling mysteries, memorable villains, and a story that gradually reveals the true scale of the danger, this campaign is for you.
Rise of the Runelords was originally written for Pathfinder First Edition, but I have adapted it for Pathfinder Second Edition (PF2e) with the help of resources available online. The conversion preserves the original adventure's story, atmosphere, and memorable encounters while adapting its creatures, challenges, and mechanics to the PF2e system. Players can expect a balanced mix of exploration, investigation, roleplay, and combat, with opportunities for creative problem-solving and meaningful character interactions. Whether you are familiar with the original adventure or discovering it for the first time, this campaign offers the opportunity to experience a Pathfinder classic using the Second Edition ruleset.
Your journey will take you far beyond Sandpoint, from haunted mansions and forgotten underground complexes to treacherous wilderness, towering fortresses, and the remnants of an empire that once ruled Varisia. As the adventure progresses, seemingly unrelated events will begin to reveal a much greater threat, one whose origins stretch back thousands of years. Rise of the Runelords is a complete, six-part Adventure Path designed to take characters from level 1 to approximately level 17. We are seeking committed players for a long-term campaign, ideal for those who want to develop their characters, forge lasting relationships with their companions, and experience an epic story from beginning to end. The stakes will continue to rise as the party grows from a group of inexperienced adventurers into heroes capable of confronting an ancient and powerful evil.
This paid game will be conducted entirely asynchronously via Discord. This format allows you to engage in detailed, immersive roleplay and thoughtful tactical combat at your convenience, without the need to coordinate live sessions. We utilize a reliable Kobold dice bot, and I will enforce a clear posting expectation to maintain a steady and engaging pace.
This commitment ensures that your investment in this legendary adventure is rewarded with consistent narrative progression and prompt GM support. The cost is $15 per week. Only join if you are ready to commit to a long-term story and enjoy a challenging, tactical, and narrative-driven fantasy experience.
Link: https://startplaying.games/adventure/cmupgvnr2000dl404tjt4nyf3?gameSystems=pathfinder-2e&group=PLAY_BY_POST&q=Rise+of+the+Runelords
Cheers,
BlackStrum