The Curse of the Crimson Throne takes hold of Korvosa! Everyone in the port city of Korvosa is excited when the renowned Umbra Carnival rolls into town—even if much-maligned Varisian travelers run the show. With strange and exotic beasts, scandalous performances, games of chance, and all the other fun of a traveling fair, who could resist such an opportunity for entertainment?  In the shadow of an ailing king, a killer cult has been waiting for just such an occasion to launch a campaign of theft and murder—leaving the strangers from the circus to take the blame. With tensions mounting between locals and performers and the body count rising on both sides, it's up to the PCs to uncover what's going on and clear the circus's name before the entire town erupts in a firestorm of ethnic violence. Years later, in the face of anarchy, a band of heroes gathers at the call of a mysterious patron. Strange magic and mysterious prophesies set them on the trail of a common foe—a path that draws them into a struggle to save the city from ruin. Amid the intrigues of kings and generals, heroes and thieves, it's up to these new heroes to decide whether a new monarch's rule will usher in a new age of glory or a reign of chaos. About the Adventure Curse of the Crimson Throne is Paizo's second Adventure Path and arguably one of their best! In this campaign, you'll be playing a ragtag bunch brought together first by chance and later out of a shared desire for justice and revenge in the Varisian city of Korvosa. This campaign will use the 2016 hardcover version, with updated mechanics and additional sidequests. As for other elements, you might want to know the following: * This is primarily an urban adventure, meaning you'll spend much time in a single large city. * All characters will be from Korvosa, with strong ties to the city and its people. * This AP goes from levels 1 to 16 and, in my experience, takes about 1-1.5 years from start to finish. About the GM I go by Ilzalith or Erik. I have around 8 years of GM experience across several different systems, and this will be my second time running Crimson Throne. My main job is as a facilitator, and the goal is generally to get the player characters to interesting scenes, setpieces, and fights. I prefer a more even split between roleplay and combat/crunch, and sessions typically around the 4-hour. As a GM, I also try to include additional material like small official modules, community content, and character-specific sidequests. Think of it as a remix or an extended fan edit. As a GM, here's what I can offer you: * Consistent and punctual sessions. No sudden cancellations or drops. * Fully remade battle maps, tokens, and handouts. This may eventually include custom character art. * Additional content, including extra modules, original sidequests, and backstory NPCs. * Ambient sound and battle music during the session. * An open-door policy on feedback. Whatever changes you need, I can try to make them. Payment and Terms Payment will be received via Paypal at least 24 hours before a session, with the first session being free of charge. Any form of jerk behavior (including homophobia, racism, sexism, and harassment towards GM or players) may result in immediate removal with no refund. Application info can be found HERE