Of Blood and Faith: A Clash of Holy and Unholy Knights

Creating your character

Prior to your first session, create a character sheet in the game's Foundry server whose level matches the party's level and with level-appropriate starting wealth. 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. For up-to-date information about the party composition and any third-party rules the table has agreed to use, see the "Recruitment Notes" section. Character Advancement: By Milestone Starting Wealth: ▸ Level 18: 7,500 gp and 6 permanent items (1 17th level, 2 16th level, 1 15th level, 2 14th level) ▸ Level 19: 12,000 gp and 6 permanent items (1 18th level, 2 17th level, 1 16th level, 2 15th level) ▸ Level 20: 20,000 gp and 6 permanent items (1 19th level, 2 17th level, 1 16th level, 2 15th level) Variant Rules: ◆ Free Archetype Spotlight Subsystems: ◆ Skirmish Encounters (https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=3439) Free Access: ◆ Source Books: All uncommon from: ▸ Battlecry! ▸ Book of the Dead, pp. 6-29 (Chapter 1: Prayers for the Living) ▸ Lost Omens: Divine Mysteries ▸ Lost Omens: Knights of Lastwall ◆ Organizations: Knights of Lastwall and its subsidiary factions ◆ Regions: Eye of Dread ◆ Ancestries: Hobgoblin ancestry; duskwalker and nephilim versatile heritage ◆ Classes: All uncommon classes, class archetypes, and multiclass archetypes ◆ Companions: All uncommon animal companions with the mount special ability ◆ Items: All banners and whetstones ◆ Flexible: Choose one. ▸ One uncommon/rare ancestry or versatile heritage ▸ One uncommon archetype ▸ One uncommon alchemical formula, item, or spell ▸ All uncommon options from one chosen organization or home region ◆ GM Fiat: Others with GM approval Prohibited Character Options: ◆ Ancestries: any ancestry or companion with the aquatic trait ◆ Anathemas: any features that have or grant either of the unholy or void traits ◆ Disunity: any features or backstory that put a character at odds with the Knights of Lastwall organization and its goals ◆ Necromancy: the necromancer class and any features that conjure undead minions under a character's control ◆ GM Fiat: any judged by the GM to break genre or cause problematic play patterns. In some cases, the GM can provide suitable alternatives. 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 ◆ Class features and feats from the Team+ line of third-party sourcebooks Third-party rules require unanimous consent from the all players to use; check the adventure's recruiting notes for information on which third-party materials, if any, the table is using.

Preparing for the session

For the best experience at my table, you'll need: ◆ 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

In my rendition of "Of Blood and Faith", you can look forward to: ⚔️ Epic Warfare: Command of the forces of holy vengeance as you take the field in titanic skirmishes against the endless ranks of the undead. 🌟 Immersion: Enjoy a premium VTT experience with sophisticated automation, varied soundtracks, and an extensive library of maps for expanded, customized adventures.

Homebrew rules

◆ Aid Outcomes: To make attributes and proficiency matter on aid checks at higher levels, the circumstance bonus granted by an Aid check is calculated by result and proficiency as follows: ▸ Aiding an unopposed skill checks: ▸▸ +1: ≥15 and trained ▸▸ +2: ≥25 and expert ▸▸ +3: ≥35 and master ▸▸ +4: ≥45 and legendary ▸▸ -1: ≤5 or natural 1 ▸ Aiding an attack roll or skill check opposed by an enemy's defense DC: ▸▸ +1: success vs. defense DC ▸▸ +2: critical success vs. defense DC ▸▸ +3: critical success vs. defense DC and master ▸▸ +4: critical success vs. defense DC and legendary ▸▸ -1: critical failure vs. defense DC ◆ Skirmish Troop Defenses: To avoid Reflex being the premier defense against troops, troops in a skirmish encounter attack enemy defenses as follows: ▸ Melee Attacks: Fortitude ▸ Ranged Attacks: Reflex ▸ Morale Checks on HP Threshold: Will

How Saoirse, Veil Adept creates a safe table

This adventure presents action and horror that is in line with the Pathfinder Baseline (https://2e.aonprd.com/Rules.aspx?ID=2265), using its premise to allow players to indulge in a fantasy of heroic warfare that some players may find distasteful. New players should fill out my safety information entrance survey, accessible through preparation materials. I compile all players' responses into a palette of story elements to highlight, keep subtextual, or remove from play. At the table, I hold a 10-minute mid-session break, and I allow players to leave the game for any reason. At the session's end, I highlight contributions from other players, and I encourage others to do the same. Safety cards are integrated into my Foundry server for immediate problems, and my DMs are open for players to ask questions and raise concerns outside of table time.