Pathfinder (periodical)

"Pathfinder" is a monthly book from Paizo Publishing which began publication in August 2007.cite web
url=http://sfscope.com/2007/04/paizos-pathfinder-to-debut-in.html
title=Paizo's Pathfinder to debut in August
first=Ian Randal
last=Strock
month=April
date=2007-04-20
publisher=SFScope
accessdate=2007-12-13] A continuation of the Adventure Path concept from "Dungeon" magazine, which ceased publication in September 2007, each year's worth of "Pathfinder" will publish two complete Adventure Paths in six-volume arcs,cite journal
title=Pyramid Review: Pathfinder #1: Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1: Burnt Offerings (for d20 System) and Pathfinder: Rise of the Runelords Player's Guide
url=http://www.sjgames.com/pyramid/login/article.html?id=6607
journal=Pyramid (online)
publisher=Steve Jackson Games
last= Marsh
first=Steven
date=2007-09-28
accessdate=2008-02-23] with supplementary articles to fill out each 96-page volume, and is under the editorial supervision of James Jacobs, formerly editor-in-chief of "Dungeon".cite web
url=http://www.rpg.net/reviews/archive/13/13365.phtml
title= Review of Pathfinder #1-Rise of the Runelords Chapter 1: "Burnt Offerings"
first=Scott
last=Hall
date=2007-10-12
publisher=RPGnet
accessdate=2007-12-13]

"Pathfinder" is published under the terms of the Open Gaming License (OGL).cite web
url=http://www.enworld.org/reviews.php?do=review&reviewid=3817815
title=Review of Pathfinder #1 - "Burnt Offerings"
author=Varianor Abroad
publisher=ENWorld
accessdate=2007-12-13] While "Dragon" and "Dungeon" were licensed to make use of certain iconic elements of "Dungeons & Dragons" intellectual property, including material drawn from official settings published by Wizards of the Coast and unique monsters such as illithids, the terms of the OGL forbid the use of such "closed" IP elements. Conversely, however, OGL material from other role-playing game publishers (such as Necromancer Games or Green Ronin Publishing) can be used in "Pathfinder", whereas the terms of Paizo's license with Wizards of the Coast had prevented them from using any third-party OGL material in "Dragon" or "Dungeon".

Each volume of "Pathfinder" is published in both print and PDF, and subscribers to the print edition receive a free PDF copy of each issue.

The Adventure Paths published in "Pathfinder" are set in Golarion, the world of the new "Pathfinder Chronicles" campaign setting developed by the Paizo staff, rather than in an established "Dungeons & Dragons" setting owned by Wizards of the Coast as were many of the adventures in "Dungeon". Other Paizo products, including the "GameMastery" line of standalone adventures and accessories, are also tied to this new setting.

Rise of the Runelords

The first Adventure Path featured in "Pathfinder" is entitled "Rise of the Runelords".cite web
title=Pathfinder #1 -- Rise of the Runelords: Burnt Offering (Review)
url=http://www.gamingreport.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=2442
last=Lombardi
first=Anthony
publisher=GamingReport.com
date=2007-12-17
accessdate=2008-02-23] Each volume contains a single adventure and supplementary material, including several new monsters:

* Volume #1: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7xpr "Burnt Offerings"] by James Jacobs, a gazetteer for the town of Sandpoint, and background on the ancient empire of Thassilon.
* Volume #2: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7xps "The Skinsaw Murders"] by Richard Pett, a gazetteer for the city of Magnimar, and details on the goddess Desna and her followers.
* Volume #3: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7xpt "The Hook Mountain Massacre"] by Nicolas Logue, rules for running and maintaining a castle, and a gazetteer of the wilderness area featured in "Rise of the Runelords".
* Volume #4: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7xpu "Fortress of the Stone Giants"] by Wolfgang Baur, a description of the stone giants of Varisia, and a description of the dragons of Varisia.
* Volume #5: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7xpv "Sins of the Saviors"] by Stephen S. Greer,information on the lost magic of the empire of Thassilon, and details on the goddess Lamashtu and her minions.
* Volume #6: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7xpw "Spires of Xin-Shalast"] by Greg A. Vaughan, full details on Karzoug, the Runelord of Greed, and a gazetteer of the ruined city of Xin-Shalast.

Paizo have also published a separate " [http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/p/paizoPublishingLLC/gameMastery/pathfinder/v5748btpy7xpx Player's Guide to Rise of the Runelords] ", as they did for their "Savage Tide" Adventure Path in "Dungeon".

"Rise of the Runelords" takes place within Varisia, a country in the "Pathfinder Chronicles" campaign setting with approximately the same area as California. [http://paizo.com/image/product/secondary/Pathfinder/Varisia.jpgA map of Varisia] can be found on Paizo's website.

There will be a " [http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/p/paizoPublishingLLC/gameMastery/pathfinder/v5748btpy7zd9 Rise of the Runelords Map Folio] " collecting maps of Golarion, Varisia, and key locations from the Adventure Path.

Curse of the Crimson Throne

The second Adventure Path to appear in "Pathfinder" is called "Curse of the Crimson Throne". Details of all six volumes follows:

* Volume #7: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7zdb "Edge of Anarchy"] by Nicolas Logue, a gazetteer of the city of Korvosa, and details on the mystical traditions of the Varisian people.
* Volume #8: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7zdd "Seven Days to the Grave"] by F. Wesley Schneider, rules for large-scale urban disasters, and details on the god Abadar.
* Volume #9: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy7zdf "Escape from Old Korvosa"] by Richard Pett, information on the rakshasas of Golarion, and details on the Red Mantis assassins.
* Volume #10: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy80i6 "A History of Ashes"] by Michael Kortes, information on the Shoanti barbarian way of life, and details of the harsh badlands known as the Cinderlands.
* Volume #11: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy80i7 "Skeletons of the Scarwall"] by Greg A. Vaughan, a gazetteer of the brutal lands known as the Hold of Belkzen, and details on Zon-Kuthon, the god of darkness and pain.
* Volume #12: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy80i8 "Crown of Fangs"] by Tito Leati, a discussion the untold vaults below Castle Korvosa, and full details on the power behind the Curse of the Crimson Throne.Paizo will also publish a separate " [http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/p/paizoPublishingLLC/gameMastery/pathfinder/v5748btpy7zdc Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to Korvosa] ", detailing the city which is central to the Curse of the Crimson Throne storyline.

econd Darkness

"Pathfinder's" third Adventure Path is called "Second Darkness".

* Volume #13: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy80i9 "Shadow in the Sky"] by James Jacobs, a gazetter of the city of Riddleport, and information on the drow of "Pathfinder Chronicles".

* Volume #14: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy81to "Children of the Void"] by Mike McArtor, an exploration into the faith of Cayden Cailean (god of risks, adventurers, and alcohol), a gazetteer of the cosmos surrounding Golarion, a bonus adventure set upon a pirate ship, and several new monsters.

* Volume #15: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy81tp "The Armageddon Echo"] by Jason Bulmahn, a gazetteer of Celwynvian, a detailed exploration of the dark elves of Golarion, a bonus adventure set in the mysterious woodlands surrounding the elven city, and several new monsters native to the region.

* Volume #16: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy81tq "Endless Night"] by F. Wesley Schneider, a gazetteer of a complete drow city, an exploration of deformed monsters created by the dark elves, and a bonus adventure set in a remote corner of the Darklands.

* Volume #17: [http://paizo.com/pathfinder/v5748btpy81tr "A Memory of Darkness"] by James Jacobs, an exploration of the faith of Calistria (goddess of lust, revenge, and trickery), a gazetteer of the elven nation of Kyonin and demon-haunted Tanglebriar, a bonus adventure detailing the lair of a powerful demon, and several new monsters that lurk in this dangerous realm.

* Volume #18: [http://paizo.com/store/games/roleplayingGames/p/pathfinder/v5748btpy84bc "Descent into Midnight"] by Owen K. C. Stephens, a gazetteer of the deadly Land of Black Blood, an exploration of the demon lords of Golarion, a bonus adventure set in the deepest reaches of the underground world, and several new monsters from these dark depths.

This will mark the end of the Player's guides and will introduce the [http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/p/paizoPublishingLLC/pathfinder/pathfinderCompanion "Pathfinder Companion"] the first of several player friendly companions that explores a major theme in the Pathfinder Chronicles campaign setting, with expanded regional gazetteers, new player character options, and organizational overviews to help players flesh out their character backgrounds and to provide players and Game Masters with new sources for campaign intrigue.

Legacy of Fire

"Pathfinder's" Fourth Adventure Path will be called "Legacy of Fire".

* Volume #19: [http://paizo.com/store/games/roleplayingGames/p/pathfinder/v5748btpy84bd "Howl of the Carrion King"] by James Jacobs, also will include a gazetteer of the village and its surrounding region, presents details on one of the most brutal gnoll tribes of the Brazen Peaks, and includes a bonus adventure revolving around a particularly demented and sinister hermit.

* Volume #20: [http://paizo.com/store/games/roleplayingGames/p/pathfinder/v5748btpy84be "House of the Beast"] by Tim Hitchcock, also will include rules for running and protecting an isolated village from the dangers of the surrounding wildlands, an exploration of Sarenrae (the goddess of the sun and redemption), a bonus adventure featuring a deadly monster’s lair in a remote mountain.

* Volume #21: [http://paizo.com/store/games/roleplayingGames/p/pathfinder/v5748btpy84bf "The Jackal's Price"] Author is unknown at this time, also will include an in-depth exploration of the world’s genies, reveals many secrets of the world’s second-largest city, and features a bonus adventure set at a remote desert oasis.

Other Pathfinder Chronicles Products

The " [http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/p/paizoPublishingLLC/gameMastery/pathfinder/v5748btpy7zda Pathfinder Chronicles Gazetteer] " will detail the major kingdoms and cities of Golarion. " [http://paizo.com/store/byCompany/p/paizoPublishingLLC/gameMastery/pathfinder/v5748btpy7zde Pathfinder Chronicles: Classic Monsters Revisited] " presents setting-specific information on ten classic monsters, including goblins, orcs, ogres, trolls, hobgoblins, and bugbears. Pathfinder Chronicles Campaign Setting expands upon the world shown to us in the published adventure paths.

References

External links

* [http://paizo.com/pathfinder "Pathfinder" homepage]
* [http://paizo.com/paizo/blog "Pathfinder" development blog]
* [http://www.pathfinderwiki.com/index.php?title=Main_Page "Pathfinder wiki]