The adventure culminates in a satisfying battle, complete with the opportunity for some verbal jabs. Although much of the advice is specific to the scenario, Winkler hits on a broader precept of the importance of reframing hardship to impart an authentic sense of earned success rather than simply punishing unlucky rolls it’s a great piece of advice for newer GMs and a nice reminder even for those with experience under their belts. It’s clear that author Landon Winkler has put a good deal of thought -and play-testing!- into how characters might accidentally drive the adventure wildly off-track and has provided solid guidance in how and when to unobtrusively intervene. GM advice is consistently helpful without being pedantic. GMs are encouraged to reward player curiosity and ingenuity, truly making this feel like a player-driven inquest rather than a series of predetermined stops. Characters with a diverse variety of skillsets and problem solving styles all have an opportunity to shine, whether by unearthing a key piece of information, deflecting curious onlookers, or diluting the rumor mill with false information. The investigation section is particularly well-designed, forcing players to actively manage the attention their investigation has drawn even as they pursue answers.

The Adventure Toolkit provides ample background for GMs and the adventure descriptions are plenty flavorful. While Shadows at Sundown may have extra weight for those who have played the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path or the standalone Academy of Secrets, there’s plenty here for those just coming to Korvosa for the first time. In order uncover the nefarious plot and save the city, players will need sharp blades and sharper wits. The city has just lost its Bishop, leaving everyone on edge. Shadows at Sundown finds players summoned by Queen Cressida to investigate sightings of the terrible Queen Ileosa’s ghost. MSRP: $24.99 Print Edition or $17.99 for the PDF Genre: Standalone Pathfinder roleplaying game adventure for 11th level characters Game Title: Pathfinder – Shadows at SundownĪrtists: Setiawan Lee, Gislaine Avila, Loic Canavaggia, Wilmar Ballespi Escarp, and Matt Molen

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