In the right setting, a single scathing word can prove deadlier than a
poisoned dagger. Behind the scenes of heroic battles and magical realms
lies a seething underbelly of danger and deception. This world of
intrigue holds endless possibilities for adventure, as heroes duel with
words instead of steel, plot daring heists, and engage in battles of
wills against relentless nemeses. A high-stakes game of shadows and
secrets is yours to master--if you have the wits!
Whether the heroes are taming the blood-soaked back alleys of their
favorite metropolis or jockeying for the queen's favor alongside
highborn nobles, Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Intrigue is an invaluable
companion to the Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook. This imaginative tabletop
game builds upon more than 10 years of system development and an Open
Playtest featuring more than 50,000 gamers to create a cutting-edge RPG
experience that brings the all-time best-selling set of fantasy rules
into a new era.
Pathfinder RPG Ultimate Intrigue includes:
- The vigilante, a new character class that lives two lives--that of an
unassuming member of the community, and a cloaked crusader with his own
agenda!
- New archetypes for alchemists, bards, druids, hunters, inquisitors,
investigators, mesmerists, rangers, rogues, slayers, spiritualists, and
more!
- New feats and magic items for characters of all sorts, granting
mastery of street-smart combat, impenetrable disguises, and
misdirection.
- Dozens of spells to manipulate tense social settings, whether to
reveal adversaries' secrets or hide the truth.
- A complete system of influence, providing new goals and rewards to
challenge players and link their fortunes to nonplayer characters and
organizations.
- Systems and advice to help Game Masters introduce a variety of new
encounters into their games¬--daring heists, extended pursuits, and
tense searches for buried secrets.
- Rules for social combat and verbal duels, allowing characters to use
words as weapons to sway hearts and humiliate foes.
- ... and much, much more!
