The Hidden Current
Equal Exchanges — The Hidden Current, a Pathfinder Society scenario written by Michael Bramnik for tier 7-10, was released on February 28, 2024.
“A mysterious abandoned laboratory is discovered in the Arcadian Ocean, with clear signs of occult experimentation having occurred at some point. The Waterfall, strangely fascinated by this new find, sends a group of Pathfinders to investigate and gather whatever research they can find inside, while also ensuring the building poses no further threats. Deep inside, a soul and forgotten memories wait, hungry to be found and revealed to the light. The research and artifacts inside seem like they'll lead to answers about the enigmatic Waterfall, though this information may turn out to be unwanted.
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Scenario overview
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This is the third scenario in the Equal Exchanges metaplot arc:
- #5-04 Necessary Introductions
- #5-09 Skymetal Hoard
- #5-11 The Hidden Current
- #5-18 Tapestry of the Mind
Recurring characters, concepts, and locations
The following characters, concepts, or locations can be found in this scenario, but also significantly appear in the publications listed below:
- Azlant (The Hidden Current, King Xeros of Old Azlant)
- Radiant Oath (faction) (The Blackwood Abundance, The Blackwood Truce, The Burden of Envy, Dreams of a Dustbound Isle, The Hidden Current, King in Thorns, Return to the Grave)
- Vigilant Seal (faction) (The Arclord Who Never Was, Arclord's Abode, Battle for Star's Fate, Catastrophe's Spark, Dacilane Academy's First Great Prank War, Devil at the Crossroads, Excising Ruination, Flooded King's Court, The Hidden Current, In Glorious Battle, Killer in the Golden Mask, Linnorm's Legacy, Lost in Flames, A Most Wondrous Exchange!, Negotiations for the Star Gun, Parting Clouds, Prisoners of the Electric Castle, Return to the Grave, Shattering Golden Chains, Signal from the Electric Laboratory, To Seek the Heart of Calamity, The Tomb Between Worlds, Trapping the Hag's Claw, The Winter Queen's Dollhouse, Within the Prairies)
- Waterfall (The Hidden Current, Necessary Introductions, Skymetal Hoard, Tapestry of the Mind, Trapping the Hag's Claw)
Map support
The following map products are used in this scenario:
- Real-world articles
- Works by Michael Bramnik
- Artwork by Sergio Cosmai
- Artwork by David Melvin
- Artwork by Andrea Tentori Montalto
- Artwork by Klaher Baklaher
- Artwork by Damien Mammoliti
- Artwork by Mirco Paganessi
- Artwork by Jason Engle
- Artwork by Matheus Dorrow Schwartz
- Artwork by Nicolás Espinoza
- Artwork by Justin Usher
- 2024 adventures
- Adventures
- PFRPG 2E adventures
- Pathfinder Society (2E) scenarios
- 7th level adventures
- 8th level adventures
- 9th level adventures
- 10th level adventures
- Tier 7-10 scenarios
- Adventures in Chalk Island
- Pathfinder Society scenarios set in Chalk Island
- Adventures in Azlant
- Pathfinder Society scenarios set in Azlant
- Radiant Oath scenarios
- Vigilant Seal scenarios
- Waterfall appearances