Runescars

Pathfinder Volume Six: Runescars was released on June 13, 2018.¹ The graphic novel follows the Pathfinder iconic heroes to the city of Korvosa, where they investigate a series of murders targeting Varisians, and run afoul of the Hellknight Order of the Nail. The series is written by Pathfinder creators F. Wesley Schneider (Paizo Editor-in-Chief) and James L. Sutter (Paizo Managing Editor). This book compiles the five-part "Runescars" story arc—including game content by Jason Keeley—as well as a never-before-released poster map.

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An exciting new Pathfinder adventure begins! The Pathfinder heroes receive a desperate plea to unmask a killer stalking the chaos-gripped city of Korvosa. A new queen has ascended the city's Crimson Throne, and now deadly armored Hellknights and Gray Maidens clash in the streets. With the help of a cagey adventuring detective, the heroes race down the perilous trail of a brutal murderer—only to realize that the next target might be one of their own! Dare the magic and monsters of gothic Korvosa in this adventure from Pathfinder co-creators F. Wesley Schneider & James L. Sutter, with art from Ediano Silva. Contains pull-out poster map and official Pathfinder RPG bonus encounter!

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Characters

Runescars features the following characters:

Continuity

The events of Runescars take place after those of Hollow Mountain, making their numbering within the Pathfinder comics chronology 32–36. Within the larger Golarion timeline, this series occurs during the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, as Queen Ileosa rules the city during the comic's events.