**System:** D&D 5e (2024 rules) **Player experience level:** Any, new players are more than welcome **Price:** $15 per session, paid via Patreon (Session Zero + First free) **Platform:** Foundry VTT, Discord for voice and video. --- #### Welcome to Rise of the Runelords, Paizo's acclaimed Pathfinder 1e AP adapted for D&D 5e. An epic fantasy adventure with darker, grittier undertones and horror elements, taking characters from level 1 to 15. Located on the largely untamed frontier of Varisia, the coastal town of Sandpoint has faced few trials and dangers over the course of its forty-two-year history. Unfortunately, that is all about to change. Your adventure begins here, as a series of seemingly unconnected events gradually draw your characters into a mystery far darker than anyone could’ve imagined. You see, millennia ago, before Earthfall, a cataclysm that devastated Golarion and brought an end to many ancient civilisations, these lands were part of a mighty empire. Its influence and power were unrivalled at the time, yet it fell with the rest of the ancient world. Remnants of its former glory still dot Varisia’s landscape. And while the people of Sandpoint may have little reason to concern themselves with the distant past, they will soon find out that it has far greater bearing on their lives than they realise. As with any epic story, your journey will take you far beyond the walls of Sandpoint. You'll face hundreds of foes, explore ancient ruins, and brave Varisia’s gloomy forests and rugged mountains as you uncover the source of the darkness threatening the land. Fight strong, for you may be the only thing keeping Varisia, and perhaps Golarion itself, safe from doom! --- I’ve been a huge fan of Paizo’s Adventure Paths for a long time, particularly the older ones. Since 5e has a considerably larger player base than Pathfinder in general, especially compared to the 1st edition, adapting them for D&D felt like a great way to bring these amazing stories to people who might otherwise not experience them. To get everyone ready for the adventure, we'll have a free Session Zero. During it we’ll create characters, get to know each other, and go over any other relevant details so everyone's on the same page before we begin.