Kingmaker: A Realm Reforged in Wild, War, and Weird

Creating your character

Prior to your first session, create a character of level and wealth matching the party in your game's Foundry server. I recommend a premium account on Pathbuilder (https://pathbuilder2e.com/), which supports character creation using the table's variant rules and allow for easy import into Foundry via the Pathmuncher module (https://foundryvtt.com/packages/pathmuncher). For detailed character creation options and restrictions, refer to the "Homebrew Rules" section. For information about the current party composition and any third-party rules the table has agreed to use, see the "Recruitment Notes" section. You're also welcome to use the game's dedicated character creation channel on Discord to propose builds and coordinate with other players, or to use the GM as a resource for answering questions or importing characters into the game server.

Preparing for the session

For the best experience at my table, you'll need: ◆ Familiarity with the Kingmaker Player's Guide (https://downloads.paizo.com/Kingmaker+Players+Guide.pdf) ◆ A desktop or laptop computer ◆ Foundry Lightweight Client (https://flc.ruleplaying.com/) or a Chromium-based web browser ◆ A Discord account I also recommend: ◆ A mouse and discrete graphics card ◆ Headphones or earbuds ◆ A video camera ◆ A premium account on Pathbuilder (https://pathbuilder2e.com/) If you need any special accommodations for inclusion at my table, please reach out to me and I'll do my best to provide them.

What Saoirse, Veil Adept brings to the table

I run games on a richly customized Foundry server, complete with high automation, soundtracks, animations, and additional maps for minor scenes and improvisation. As a matter of standard preparation, I also create custom content that expands the party's engagement with core themes and caters to players' interests and characters' ambitions. The rich sandbox of Kingmaker provides players with many potential hooks on which to hang these custom adventures.

Homebrew rules

Character Advancement: By XP w/ slow advancement speed (1,200 XP per level), tallied and awarded to the party at the end of each session. Kingdom Advancement: By XP w/ standard advancement speed (1,000 XP per level), tallied and awarded to the party at the end of each kingdom turn. Starting Wealth: Per the Lump Sum column of the Treasure for New Characters table (https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=587), purchasing items of up to your character's level Variant Rules: ◆ Free Archetype Third-Party Rules: ◆ Vance & Kerenshara's Kingdom Building Rules Changes: A comprehensive expansion and rebalance of the kingdom management system that accelerates early expansion and makes kingdoms more self-sufficient, while still allowing kingdoms to have distinct advantages and disadvantages. To view the rules changes, see the following links: ⋄⋄ Core Rules Changes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NHksCXkXbjtrv-26VgFHNbyYldatVwag9lM44IWxIXo ⋄⋄ v1.1 Revisions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13pMPSwB0vTSOGVlCifgNDJIrD5PyzYQVqFeXUrNg5NY Uncommon/Rare Option Access: ◆ All options from the Kingmaker Player's Guide (https://downloads.paizo.com/Kingmaker+Players+Guide.pdf) ◆ All backgrounds from the Kingmaker Companion Guide (https://2e.aonprd.com/Sources.aspx?ID=151) ◆ All uncommon classes and their multiclass archetypes ◆ All uncommon options from the Broken Lands region ◆ Your choice of: ⋄⋄ One uncommon or rare ancestry or versatile heritage ⋄⋄ One uncommon archetype ⋄⋄ One uncommon/rare alchemical formula, ritual, or spell ⋄⋄ All uncommon options from one chosen organization or home region ◆ Others with GM approval Prohibited Character Options: ◆ Spoiler-marked options from "Kingmaker" ◆ Options prohibited on a case-by-case basis for breaking genre or causing problematic play patterns. In some cases, the GM can provide a more suitable replacement. Special Notes: Exploring uncharted wilderness, and influencing people both great and small, are vital to the party's success in seeing their realm grow and prosper. The party should be well-rounded in tackling these challenges, in addition to the usual rigors of adventuring. Third-Party Character Options: In addition to Paizo-published character options, the GM has access to a selection of third-party character options: ◆ Paizo playtest materials for upcoming source books ◆ Ancestries from Roll for Combat's Battlezoo line of third-party sourcebooks So long as there is unanimous agreement from all players to introduce this material, the GM will make it available upon request. Check the adventure's recruiting notes for information on which third-party materials, if any, the table is using.

How Saoirse, Veil Adept creates a safe table

In addition to action and adventure that abides by the Pathfinder Baseline guidelines set forth in GM Core, Kingmaker sees the player characters assume the role of ruling elites in a realm of their own making. Political activity, including state-sanctioned violence and colonization that may be distasteful to the sensibilities of liberal democratic societies, is an integral part of the adventure. Thus, it is especially important for players to fill out the consent safety checklist, accessible through preparation materials.