Curse of the Crimson Throne

Curse of the Crimson Throne was the second adventure path released in the Pathfinder Adventure Path series and debuted with Edge of Anarchy in March 2008. Written by Nicolas Logue, F. Wesley Schneider, Richard Pett, Michael Kortes, Greg A. Vaughan, and Tito Leati, the campaign was originally released as a Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 Adventure Path, and has been supported by a number of supplementary products, including a Pathfinder Cards deck, a map folio, miniatures and pawns, and soundtrack song.

At GAMA 2016, Paizo announced an updated hardcover compilation of the Adventure Path using the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game rules, which was released in October 2016. In 2019, the adventure path was adapted for the Pathfinder Adventure Card Game.

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The king is dead! In the Varisian port city of Korvosa, the death of a monarch leads to chaos, and only the PCs can hope to save the city from its own darkest tendencies. As the rule of the young queen grows more and more draconian, it's up to a band of bold adventurers to stop the spread of tyranny before all of Korvosa is crushed beneath her iron fist.

In the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path, the heroes delve into the depth of urban adventure in order to stop riots, combat a plague, root out organized crime, and rescue political prisoners before escaping to the harsh badlands of the Storval Plateau, where only the friendship of the barbaric Shoanti and a weapon drawn from the heart of a gothic castle can give them the strength to return and depose the evil queen once and for all.

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Pathfinder Adventure Path
	Edge of Anarchy	Written by Nicolas Logue		Released March 2008
	For level 1. In the shadow of an ailing king, a new ruler gathers power, sending shockwaves through a populace already plagued by unrest and pushing the largest city in Varisia to the brink of disaster. 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 decides whether the rule of a new monarch will usher in a new age of glory or a reign of chaos.
	Seven Days to the Grave	Written by F. Wesley Schneider		Released April 2008
	For level 4. Death stalks the streets of Korvosa! What starts as an isolated outbreak swiftly turns into a full-fledged epidemic and soon no one is safe. The city's resources quickly overwhelmed and a desperate queen takes harsh measures to stem the rising death toll. As bodies fill the streets, it falls to the PCs to seek allies among the city's desperate guardians, curb the tide of panic, and save those they can. But with the fates of thousands in their hands, can the PCs discover the mastermind behind the unnatural plague before Korvosa becomes a single mass grave?
	Escape from Old Korvosa	Written by Richard Pett		Released May 2008
	For level 8. Anarchy, plague, and the mandates of a pitiless queen have thrown the island community of Old Korvosa into chaos. Forsaken by the government and cut off from the rest of the city, hundreds of unfortunates stand helpless against the rising criminal warlords, each eager to carve out a slice of Korvosa as his own. Yet, amid the turmoil of warring gangs and sinister power mongers hides the only man who might be able to restore sanity to the beleaguered city. But why has he remained silent for so long? What secret of the new queen does he hide? And what fiendish power grows in the shadows, ready to sink its claws into the heart of Old Korvosa?
	A History of Ashes	Written by Michael Kortes		Released June 2008
	For level 10. The path to save Korvosa leads far beyond the ravaged city's walls. In the burning plains of the Cinderlands, the tenacious tribes of the Shoanti barbarians protect an ancient secret that might be the only way to save the Jewel of Varisia from ruin, but Korvosa has been their enemy too long for the proud natives to give up their knowledge freely. Only by learning the ways of the barbarians and facing their sacred trials can the PCs hope to save their city, but are the warriors' ordeals impossible? Especially when the PCs already have angry natives, evil priests, and deadly assassins hot on their trail?
	Skeletons of Scarwall	Written by Greg A. Vaughan		Released July 2008
	For level 12. Condemned by a history of horrors, an army of the living dead stands between Korvosa and its only hope for salvation. Within the grim fastness of haunted Scarwall, the lifeless legions of the ancient warlord Kazavon guard the same accursed halls they've stalked for more than 700 years. Crossing a forsaken land to reach the infamous citadel's dreaded gates, the PCs must explore the foul castle's haunted halls, contend with otherworldly terrors, and purge the taint of Kazavon's final days before having any hope of finally breaking the Curse of the Crimson Throne.
	Crown of Fangs	Written by Tito Leati		Released August 2008
	For level 14. Korvosa withers in the grip of a mad monarch! Beaten down by riots, disease, and the ironclad enforcers of a cruel despot, the people shudder in their homes and pray for saviours. The time has come to rise up against the crazed Queen Ileosa Arabasti and put an end to her vicious rule. Yet within the walls of Castle Korvosa waits an army of soldiers, bodyguards, and diabolical monstrosities—to say nothing of the seemingly invincible queen herself. Can the PCs put an end to a tyrant's reign? Or will an ancient evil claim Korvosa once and for all? All is decided in this, the fateful climax of the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path!
Hardcover Edition
	Curse of the Crimson Throne (Pathfinder RPG hardcover)	Written by Nicolas Logue, F. Wesley Schneider, Richard Pett, Michael Kortes, Greg A. Vaughan, and Tito Leati		Released October 19, 2016
	For level 1–16. The kings and queens of Korvosa have long ruled under the shadow of the Curse of the Crimson Throne—an infamous superstition claiming that no monarch of the city of Korvosa shall ever die of old age or produce an heir. Whether or not there is any truth to the legend of the curse, Korvosa's current king is but the latest victim to succumb to this foul legacy. Now, the metropolis teeters on the edge of anarchy, and it falls to a band of new heroes to save Korvosa from the greatest threat it has ever known! This hardcover compilation updates the fan-favorite campaign for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, including new and revised content and nearly 500 pages packed with mayhem, excitement, and adventure!
Pathfinder Legends
	Edge of Anarchy (Pathfinder Legends)	Written by David Bryher	Directed by John Ainsworth	Released January 25, 2017
	In the shadow of the ailing king of the city of Korvosa, a new ruler gathers power, sending shockwaves through a populace already plagued by unrest and pushing the city to the brink of disaster. In the face of anarchy, Ezren, Valeros, Harsk and Merisiel are searching for Merisiel's friend, Kyra, but soon find themselves called upon to serve Korvosa. 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 the heroes to decide whether the rule of a new monarch will usher in a new age of glory or a reign of chaos.
	Seven Days to the Grave (Pathfinder Legends)	Written by David Bryher	Directed by John Ainsworth	Released February 22, 2017
	Death stalks the streets! What starts as an isolated outbreak swiftly turns into a full-fledged epidemic and soon no one is safe. The city's resources quickly overwhelmed, a desperate queen takes harsh measures to stem the rising death toll. As bodies fill the streets it falls to Valeros, Ezren, Merisiel, Harsk, and their friend Kyra to curb the tide of panic, and save who they can. But with the fates of thousands in their hands, can the heroes discover the truth behind the unnatural plague before Korvosa becomes a single mass grave?
	Escape from Old Korvosa (Pathfinder Legends)	Written by David Bryher	Directed by John Ainsworth	Released March 29, 2017
	Anarchy, plague, and the mandates of a pitiless queen have thrown the island community of Old Korvosa into chaos. Forsaken by the government and cut off from the rest of the city, hundreds of unfortunates stand helpless against the rising criminal warlords, each eager to carve out a slice of Korvosa as his own. Yet, amid the turmoil of warring gangs and sinister power mongers hides the only man who might be able to restore sanity to the beleaguered city. But why has he remained silent for so long? What secret of the new queen does he hide? And what fiendish power grows in the shadows, ready to sink its claws into the heart of Old Korvosa?
	A History of Ashes (Pathfinder Legends)	Written by David Bryher	Directed by John Ainsworth	Released April 2017
	The path to save Korvosa leads Ezren, Valeros, Harsk and Merisiel far beyond the ravaged city's walls. In the burning plains of the Cinderlands the tenacious tribes of the Shoanti barbarians protect an ancient secret that might be the only way to save the Jewel of Varisia from ruin, but Korvosa has been their enemy too long for the proud natives to give up their knowledge freely. Only by learning the ways of the Shoanti and facing their sacred trials can the Queen's champions hope to save Korvosa.
	Skeletons of Scarwall (Pathfinder Legends)	Written by David Bryher	Directed by John Ainsworth	Released May 2017
	Condemned by a history of horrors, an army of the living dead stands between Korvosa and its only hope for salvation. Within the grim fastness of haunted Scarwall, the lifeless legions of the ancient warlord Kazavon guard the same accursed halls they've stalked for more than 700 years. Crossing a forsaken land to reach the infamous citadel's dreaded gates, Ezren, Merisiel, Harsk and Valeros must explore the foul castle's haunted halls, and confront otherworldly terrors to purge the taint of Kazavon's final days before having any hope of finally breaking the Curse of the Crimson Throne.
	Crown of Fangs (Pathfinder Legends)	Written by David Bryher	Directed by John Ainsworth	Released June 2017
	Korvosa withers in the grip of a mad monarch! Beaten down by riots, disease, and the ironclad enforcers of a cruel despot, the people shudder in their homes and pray for saviors. The time has come to rise up against the crazed Queen Ileosa Arabasti and put an end to her vicious rule. Yet within the walls of Castle Korvosa waits an army of soldiers, bodyguards, and diabolical monstrosities - to say nothing of the seemingly invincible queen herself. Can Valeros, Merisiel, Ezren and Harsk put an end to the tyrant's reign? Or will an ancient evil claim Korvosa once and for all?
Pathfinder Adventure Card Game
	Curse of the Crimson Throne (Pathfinder ACG)	Designed by Mike Selinker and Lone Shark Games		Released May 29, 2019
	This expansion to the popular cooperative Pathfinder Adventure Card Game pits 1 to 6 players against monsters, perils, and traps as you save the city of Korvosa from threats both ancient and new. Choose your character; build a deck of unique equipment, magic, and allies; and explore lethal locations as you journey through an exciting fantasy tale. As your adventures continue, your characters will add remarkable gear and breathtaking magic to their decks as they gain incredible powers, all of which they'll need to challenge more and more powerful threats.

Related publications

Player's Guides
	Curse of the Crimson Throne Player's Guide	Written by Mike McArtor		Released March 2008
	Curse of the Crimson Throne Player's Guide provides a comprehensive overview of the sprawling city of Korvosa—the series' foremost locale. It contains an overview of the powers that vie for control of the metropolis, new weapons, equipment, and feats to prepare players for the upcoming adventures. Additionally, it contains maps of the entire city and the region beyond.
Sourcebooks
	Guide to Korvosa	Written by Mike McArtor		Released March 2008
	Founded as a fortress charged with pacifying the land, the city of Korvosa has endured numerous hardships in its 300 years of existence. Despite (or because of) that, the city continues to prosper. This cast-off colony of infernal Cheliax is famous for its imposing Castle Korvosa, its renowned Acadamae, its extensive Vaults, and the frequent high-altitude clashes of imps and pseudodragons. Adventure awaits brave residents and visitors within, beneath, and even above the city. From the otyugh-infested sewers of Old Korvosa to the ever-shifting makeshift paths of the Shingles, Korvosa offers restless PCs all manner of opportunities for mischief and glory.
Accessories
	Harrow Deck	Designed by Jason Bulmahn, Mike Selinker, and Teeuwynn Woodruff		Released February 2008
	The Harrow deck has long been a sacred tool of Varisian fortunetellers. In skilled hands, the Harrow deck can predict crop results, divine the gender of your unborn child, or give hints about your immediate future. In unskilled hands, the Harrow deck is a sacrilegious gambling game—a cutthroat diversion for ruffians in every port to lose their hard-earned fortunes.
	Curse of the Crimson Throne Item Cards	Designed by Vincent Dutrait		Released 2008
	Pathfinder Item Cards: Curse of the Crimson Throne is an all-new 54-card deck featuring items tied to the second Pathfinder Adventure Path, Curse of the Crimson Throne. Each card features a beautiful full-color illustration of an item on one side, with a text description and room for notes on the opposite side.
	Curse of the Crimson Throne Map Folio	Cartography by Rob Lazzaretti		Released August 2008
	The Curse of the Crimson Throne Map Folio contains reprinted maps of all the key locations explored in Pathfinder's second Adventure Path. Even if you aren't running Curse of the Crimson Throne, the maps inside can serve as cities, dungeons, castles, and worlds for any RPG campaign.
Miniatures
	Crown of Fangs (Pathfinder Battles)	Designed by Paizo Inc. and WizKids		Released April 2017
	Featuring friends and foes from the world of Golarion, Crown of Fangs introduces 52 unique figures for your Pathfinder Battles miniatures campaign. From fearsome skeletons, Red Mantis Assassins, and Grey Maidens, to monstrous giants and rare "dungeon dressing" inserts, Crown of Fangs provides a legion of high-utility monsters and heroes perfect for use with the new Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path hardcover or any fantasy roleplaying campaign.
	Curse of the Crimson Throne Pawn Collection	Designed by Paizo Inc.		Released December 14, 2016
	Key monsters and NPCs from the Curse of the Crimson Throne Adventure Path come alive on your tabletop with the Curse of the Crimson Throne Pawn Collection, featuring more than 100 creature pawns for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game or any tabletop fantasy RPG! Printed on sturdy cardstock, each pawn presents a beautiful full-color image of a monster or NPC from the Curse of the Crimson Throne campaign.
Soundtrack
	The Spirits Song	Written by Michael Ghelfi Studios		Released May 24, 2024