Outlaws of Alkenstar | Justice (and Revenge) in the City of Smog
Pathfinder 2e | Campaign
About the adventure
"Well, gentlefolk... It seems your lives reached the bottom of the barrel, knocked on wood and decided to start digging. It looks like you made one or two powerful enemies here in Alkenstar, and the bounty on your heads is attracting unwanted attention. You indeed find yourselves on the wrong side of the law... But the truth is that in the City of Smog law and justice aren't exactly friends. Luckily, I'm here for you to find the justice you seek. And if I scratch your back... you catch my meaning?" — Foebe Dunsmith Welcome to Alkenstar, the City of Smog—one of the most industrious, hostile, and intriguing places in all of Golarion. You'll play as a band of unlucky (or not exactly outstanding) characters who had a bad run-in with the wrong folks, now finding yourselves on the wrong side of the law. Fortunately, you've caught the attention of Foebe Dunsmith, the dwarven proprietor of the Bullet & Barrel Saloon. She's offered her help and, more importantly, a chance for sweet revenge. Join us for an adventure filled with danger, intrigue, and the pursuit of justice in a city where the rules are made to be broken! ——————— Cover art credits: - Woman Steampunk Cyberpubk, by ractapopulous, used with CC attribution. Original art available on Pixabay - Wild west, by Andrea Castillo García, used with CC attribution. Original art at https://skfb.ly/6Surz
Game style
Combat Heavy
“Combat Heavy” games emphasize the combat mechanics within their systems over roleplay or puzzle solving. There are frequent and longer battles with enemies and a greater emphasis on tactical game play.
Rule of Cool (RoC)
“Rule of Cool” emphasizes creative story beats over sticking to a system’s rules as written. Players have the ability to push the limits of the rules or even break core rule mechanics at times if the Game Master thinks it is interesting, fun, or cool enough.
New to Pathfinder and want to try it out? Or are you a Veteran of Golarion with a thing for guns and bullets? This wacky adventure is right for you!
Less than a year on StartPlaying
15 games hosted
Highly rated for: Creativity, Knows the Rules, Teacher
Average response time: 13 hours
Response rate: 100%
Additional details
How to prepare
- You'll need a Discord account, and to join the Discord server to join the sessions' calls! - You'll need a decent microphone and internet connection. The use of the webcam is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged!
What I provide
- I will host our games on Foundry, a Virtual Tabletop that you will be able to access just using your usual browser and registering on the Forge VTT website. - I have a Discord server, Cortestoria, that we will use to communicate between sessions, and also host the video chat for the sessions proper!
Gameplay details
The adventure combines high fantasy with western themes, featuring gunfights, combat, explosions, and high-tension moments. Alkenstar is a rough place where the rich exploit the poor, and ordinary folks face tough living conditions. Before Session 0 — - I'll share the Monte Cook Consent Checklist. Use it to privately inform me of any triggering themes. - The adventure will be adapted to ensure enjoyment for everyone. During Session 0 — - We'll finalize characters and discuss preferred themes and playstyles. - Share what you'd like me to focus on and what to avoid. After Each Session — - Feel free to share what you enjoyed and what you'd like to see in future sessions. Your feedback is crucial in creating a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone!
Content warnings
Safety tools used
• Breaks
• Monte Cook RPG Consent Checklist
• Session 0
• Stars and Wishes
How will character creation work
I will give a link to the Player Guide for the Outlaws of Alkenstar Adventure Path. You should really read these before starting to create your character! You will need to create a Level 1 character for the Remaster rules of Pathfinder Second Edition. You will be able to do so directly on Foundry, but you can also use external tools like Demiplane or Pathbuilder! I'm always available via Discord to help, but in case you want to have a go at it in on your own please only use common or uncommon traits from basic rules, or related to the adventure itself! We will review and finalize everyone's characters during Session 0.
Players can expect
Combat / Tactics
High
Roleplay
Medium
Puzzles
Medium
Experience level
Open to all
Platforms used
• Foundry VTT
• Discord
$20.00
/ Session
Each player will be charged when a session starts.
Details
Weekly / Sunday - 2:00 PM UTC
3-4 Hour Duration
0 / 5 Seats Filled
Requirements
Experience required: Open to all
Age: 18+