PF2E Age Of Ashes! New Players Welcome! (1-20 | Free Archetype)

Creating your character

We’ll create characters together during Session 0 to make sure the party feels connected. Characters start at Level 1 using Pathfinder 2e’s standard character creation rules. Anything with the Rare tag requires GM approval, but everything else is open. I recommend Pathbuilder 2e for planning and tracking your character. We’ll be using the following optional rules: 1. Ancestral Paragon 2. Free Archetype 3. Gradual Ability Boosts

Preparing for the session

You’ll need a microphone. Webcams are optional—we’ll decide as a group if we want to see each other’s faces and expressions, just like at a real table. Please read the free Age of Ashes Player’s Guide (I’ll provide the link). I’ll also share a short primer so you can jump in knowing the stakes and setting. You’re welcome to sketch out a character ahead of time, but Pathfinder 2e works best when the party is built together. We’ll finalize characters during Session 0 so no one feels lost or left out. We’ll play on Foundry VTT with Discord for voice and onboarding. Once you join Discord, I’ll provide access links and make sure everyone’s set up before we roll dice. New to Pathfinder 2e? No problem. I’ll walk you through the rules and character creation step by step. If you’re a veteran, I’ll make sure you’re challenged and engaged. Either way, the goal is the same: a table where everyone feels like a hero.

What Anarian brings to the table

A full Foundry VTT setup—no prep or downloads needed on your end, just click the link and play. Custom maps and tokens to make the world come alive. I can even create a unique token from your character’s image. Immersive storytelling with character voices and ambient music to set the tone. A balance of intense, tactical combat and the Rule of Cool—I’ll keep the action challenging, but your creativity always takes priority. A welcoming table with one rule: don’t be a jerk. Show up ready to play, have fun, and we’ll work out the rest together.

Homebrew rules

Homebrew Rules Hero Points: Everyone starts each session with 1 Hero Point. In addition, Foundry automatically awards a bonus Hero Point every hour to a random player. In addition- if there's a really cool thing you do I will 100% award a hero point! So use em and abuse em, they're gonna be given out regularly. Using Hero Points: Spend 1 to reroll any d20 and take the better result, or spend all your Hero Points at once to stabilize while dying. You can also give your hero points to other players should they need it or want it. Build Flexibility: If a character build feels underpowered or overly niche, I’ll work with you to adjust it so it stays fun and balanced with the rest of the party. This is in addition to pathfinder 2e having built in rules for retraining. I keep homebrew light, but I’ll always make sure the rules support fun, fairness, and epic moments.

How Anarian creates a safe table

For X, N, and O - you'll be able to DM that to me directly in discord or in the lobby chat in Foundry. Session 0 we will all talk through our boundaries so we all have a clear understanding of what we are willing to do and not willing to do. The Open Door policy will remain in effect at all times. This means you can take a break at any time for your own safety or leave at any time for your own safety without fear of judgement. I tend to check in with my players after every session so I can continue to improve and check on the wellbeing of my players to make sure everyone is still in a good headspace as well as debriefing after the game is concluded.