Over a decade after his defeat in the Eye of the Avarice, Karzoug finds himself back in the land of the living thanks to the most surprising fluke of fate. Even as a wizard of his caliber, being alive doesn’t mean he is prepared to face what is waiting for him when he wakes up.
He has lost everything he had: no wealth, no spellbooks, no weapons, no minions at his beck and call.
Can the Runelord of Greed start over from scratch and reclaim his sinful throne in Xin-Shalast…? Or will he turn a new leaf and write a new destiny for himself?
This character-driven novella is set 11 years after the events of Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path and during the events of Rise of New Thassilon from the Return of Runelords Adventure Path.
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Some reviews:
"I read this with no context about the characters or places, but everything was introduced in a way that didn't leave me confused and the story was captivating even for someone new to the setting." -J.N.
"Soulnova takes us along on Karzoug’s journey in a way that makes you feel you feel like you are reading an actual play. (...)Even if you don’t know much about Pathfinder’s Runelords (as I did not) I’m certain that you will enjoy reading Karzoug's shenanigans." -V.V.
"Having read this title, and having run Rise of the Runelords myself as a GM, I found this title extremely satisfying to read. It weaves lore from the 1e titles Rise of the Runelords, Shattered Star and Return of the Runelords into a very clever and intriguing tale." -V.S.
"Heartwarming in many ways, this novella explores familliar people and places through a new lens while staying true to the feel of Rise of the Runelords." -V.H.
"This is a wonderful foundation for an aftermath of the Rise of the Runelords. (...) The characters' interactions and the chemistry is on point, and the plot is engaging and light to read."-A.G.
"I've played Rise of the Runelords and never imagined something like this could happen - I gasped (screamed) as everything aligned for Karzoug's comeback. Reading this story brought a smile to my face." -C.A.A.
Karzoug the Claimer, Tyrant of Xin-Shalast, Suzerain of Greater Shalast, Protector of Thassilon, Champion of the Rune Law
Runelord of Greed
Artist: Wayne Reynolds
Karzoug is one of my Pathfinder favorite villains. Sure, D&D is full of sorcerous evil overlords, but Karzoug manages to not only stand out, but he does it with style.
Over a decade after his defeat in the Eye of the Avarice, Karzoug finds himself back in the land of the living thanks to the most surprising fluke of fate.
Even as a wizard of his caliber, being alive doesn't mean he is prepared to face what is waiting for him when he wakes up.
He has lost everything he had: no wealth, no spellbooks, no weapons, no minions at his beck and call.
Can the Runelord of Greed start over from scratch and reclaim his sinful throne in Xin-Shalast...?
... Or will he turn a new leaf and write a new destiny for himself?
This character-driven novella is set 11 years after the events of Rise of the Runelords Adventure Path and during the events of Rise of New Thassilon from the Return of Runelords Adventure Path.
Episode 184 - The Rise of the Runelords. This is the final entry of the campaign! Epilogues to follow.
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Now that Karzoug is within melee range, and with only a solitary ally remaining, the party knows they need to press the advantage. Karzoug’s back is against the ice wall, and he shows Fobias every failure from his life. This weakens Fobias considerably, at least until Trace can cure him of his ailments. The paladin also targets Karzoug with his Smite Evil, but Karzoug welcomes the challenge with…
Episodes 182 & 183 - Avarice You Were Here. The end of Rise of the Runelords is near!
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This is it. The Heroes of Sandpoint are no longer on Karzoug’s doorstep; they’re in his pantry. After a heavy dose of buffs and healing, the party hypes themselves up with one final, rousing speech from Trace. They step into the portal.
Instantly, they are whisked into the Eye of Avarice, a demiplane of Karzoug’s design. Surrounded by walls of swirling smoke, they stand on stone platforms poised…
Episodes 177 & 178 - M. Night Shemhazian. As the party nears closer to the end of their adventure, fate still had a few curveballs to throw their way.
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Despite being tied up, Barnaby doesn’t take much damage from the exploding sword. Perhaps it is his keen Swashbuckler senses that allow him to contort out of the way. Maybe it’s the thick, sturdy ropes that block the shrapnel. Or maybe it’s just plain luck.
Either way, this is the end of Chad.
The party regroups before deciding to head up to the northern room. Wherever Karzoug is hiding out, he…
