Count Varian Jeggare and his hellspawn bodyguard Radovan are no strangers to the occult. Yet when Varian is bequeathed a dangerous magical book by an old colleague, the infamous investigators find themselves on the trail of a necromancer bent on becoming the new avatar of a strange and sinister demigod-one of the legendary runelords. Along with a team of mercenaries and adventurers, the crime-solving duo will need to delve into a secret world of dark magic and the legacy of a lost empire. But in saving the world, will Varian and Radovan lose their souls?
From bestselling author Dave Gross comes a fantastical tale of mystery, monsters, and mayhem in PATHFINDER TALES: LORD OF RUNES, set in the award-winning world of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

Pathfinder Tales: Lord of Runes (Pathfinder Tales, 27)

Literature & Fiction

Gross, Dave

Genre Fiction

Tor Books

Dungeon (Bi-monthly Magazine)

Wizards of the Coast

The intrigue-filled Sembia series is designed for first-time readers of Forgotten Realms books. This fourth novel in the series continues the story of one of the characters introduced in The Halls of Stormweather, the anthology of short stories that serves as the introduction to the Sembia series.

Black Wolf (Forgotten Realms: Sembia series, Book 4)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

Thamalon Uskevren II -- The heir to the Uskevren fortune never expected in herit so much so soon. After a sorcerous attack on Stormweather Towers cuts the family in half; Tamlin must learn to lead the survivors before a deadly assassin finishes the job. Too bad nobody seems willing to follow his lead. Worse still, some of them want him dead. Continuing the overall theme of the Sembia series, Lord of Stormweather details the life of a single character debuted inThe Halls of Stormweather anthology. The Sembia series is written and edited with new readers in mind, giving them a ready entry point into the complex world of the Forgotten Realms setting, while still containing enough familiar material to please any long-time fan.

Lord of Stormweather (Forgotten Realms)

Talbot Uskevren, the second son of one of Selgaunt's most powerful families, fights a deadly battle within himself. Like most men of his station, Talbot spends his days honing his sword fighting skills, and unlike others, practicing the art of acting. Now, Talbot will put both of these talents to the test when a rival House comes looking for blood. The only way for Talbot to survive against the Black Brotherhood is to let the inner wolf loose, and the only way for him to live in Selgaunt's society is to keep the wolf chained. Black Wolf continues the story of the Uskevrens' second son, introduced in the story "Thirty Days" from The Halls of Stormweather. An exciting tale of werewolves in the Forgotten Realms, this is the fouth book in the Sembia series.

Black Wolf: Sembia: Gateway to the Realms, Book IV

The exciting finale to the Sembia: Gateway to the Realms series! Thamalon Uskevren II, the heir to Stormweather Towers, never expected to inherit so much so quickly. When his parents and Erevis Cale vanish without a trace, Tamlin must rally what's left of his family and try to solve a mystery whose roots lie deep beneath Stormweather, before a deadly assassin ends the Uskevren line forever. As with the previous titles in this series, Lord of Stormweather is perfect for introducing new readers to the magic, mystery, and intrigue of the Forgotten Realms world.

Lord of Stormweather: Sembia: Gateway to the Realms, Book VII

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<li>Mysterious shadow beasts haunt the crumbling city of Westcrown, where 100 years ago devil-worshiping cultists wrested control of the empire from the hands of an effete aristocracy. Fresh from their earliest victories against the diabolical gang known as the Bastards of Erebus, the heroes must infiltrate the manor of a local lord and patron of the arts. To do this, they must join the cast of a controversial new play so that they might search the noble’s home during an after-production party. The play, The Six Trials of Lazarod has never been successfully performed to completion without the deaths of the actors. And guess who just got cast in the lead roles? A Pathfinder adventure designed for character levels 5-6. </li> <li>
The Council of Thieves Adventure Path is the first to take full advantage of the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, and works with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set.</li>
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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Council of Thieves #2 - The Sixfold Trial (Pathfinder Adventure Path, 2)

Pett, Richard

Gaming

Paizo, Inc.

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<li>The boldest explorers and adventurers in the world belong to the legendary Pathfinder Society, a brethren that seeks to chart the secret history of the world by exploring its forgotten corners and crumbling reliquaries. The Pathfinder Lodge in the city of Westcrown has laid dormant for a century since revolution thrust the Empire of Cheliax into the hands of a new devil-worshipping aristocracy, sealed with magical locks and wards to protect the secrets within. One such secret holds the key to defeating the shadow creatures infesting Westcrown. Facing magical guardians, devious traps, and the vampiric minions of their umbral enemies, the heroes must explore the sealed Pathfinder Lodge and learn the forgotten secrets of the Pathfinder Society! A Pathfinder adventure designed for character levels 7 - 8. </li> <li>
The Council of Thieves Adventure Path is the first to take full advantage of the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, and works with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set.</li>
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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Council of Thieves #3 - What Lies in Dust (Pathfinder Adventure Path, 3)

Kortes, Michael

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<li>When a decadent noble mansion in the crumbling former capital city of Westcrown erupts into an enormous pillar of fire, the heroes of The Council of Thieves Adventure Path must explore the exposed chambers of the ruined estate to piece together the nefarious plot that has released a powerful devil into the treacherous foundation dungeons. Can they weaken the diabolical fiend enough to have a chance to defeat it, or will the heroes finally fall to the insidious plots of the Council of Thieves? A Pathfinder adventure designed for character levels 9-10.</li> <li>
The Council of Thieves Adventure Path is the first to take full advantage of the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, and works with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set.</li>
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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Council of Thieves #4 - The Infernal Syndrome

Boomer, Clinton

Schneider, F. Wesley

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<li>After narrowly averting a city-wide disaster and thwarting the plans of the Council of Thieves, the heroes must consult a legendary hag ― the Mother of Flies ― who knows the many secrets of the thieves guild at the center of so many problems in the city of Westcrown. With the crone's unsettling advice, the heroes can infiltrate the trap-ridden headquarters of the Council of Thieves, defeat the vampiric force within it, and lift the curse of the shadowy menace from the beleaguered city. A Pathfinder adventure designed for character levels 11-12</li> <li>
The Council of Thieves Adventure Path is the first to take full advantage of the new Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, and works with both the Pathfinder RPG and the standard 3.5 fantasy RPG rules set. </li> <li>This volume of Pathfinder also includes "The Ecology of the Thieves Guild," a comprehensive guide on how thieves guilds work and how to use them effectively in a campaign, including two sample thieves guilds from Korvosa and Port Peril. </li>
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Pathfinder Adventure Path: Council of Thieves #5 - Mother of Flies (Pathfinder Adventure Path, 5)

Reynolds, Sean K.

Vaughan, Greg A.

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