Dungeons and Dragons has been a geek's hobby for quite some time, and many people are interested but don't know where to begin. In this panel, we'll be talking about the mechanics, game play, and weirdness that is D&D. If you're interested in how the game works or how to get started, come check it out.
An in-depth explanation, from a veteran DnD player and Dungeon Master, on how to write, prepare, and run your first DnD session or campaign, with an emphasis on how to outline story elements, plan and design encounters, and how to prepare for the unpreparable; your players.
Running games like D&D can be hard enough when doing it for adults, running games for children can provide unique challenges, but it is some of the most rewarding experiences for a game master. In this panel, I'll give tips and tricks into how to run a game for kids.
Character levels 1-4 Written by Garrett Crowe The goblins of Khurovogo are being destroyed in devastating bursts of flame. The bravest of the surviving goblins seek out heroes willing to confront their angered deity and negotiate for the survival of the village... or kill the god. This is a 2 hour adventure for Tier 1 characters. Optimized for APL 3.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Character levels 5-10 Written by Jay Africa Civil disorder threatens to throw the leaderless town of Ylraphon into chaos. You find respite from this political strife when the Chiang Emporium hires you for an escort mission. The task: sail south to accompany a Chiang Emporium envoy on a return voyage to Ylraphon, where her wedding is to take place upon her arrival. The voyage is perilous, but not nearly as complicated as what awaits when you finally make it back to town.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Damnation! The Companion that once stood as a beacon of hope and goodness above the city of Elturel has been extinguished and the entire city—along with its denizens—have been drawn into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells! While those fortunate enough to have been outside of the city’s walls during its departure have been spared that fate, but they’re not yet out of danger! The refugees formed a caravan bound for the nearby city of Baldur’s Gate. Can you keep them safe from devils, bandits, and one another until they reach safety? Four One-Hour Mini-Adventures for 1st to 2nd Characters. Optimized for APL 1. WPN Release: 9-Sep-2019 DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Character levels 1-4 Written by Andrew Bishkinskyi It’s been a long, arduous trip, but you’re finally here—Baldur’s Gate. You’re not out of peril yet, however, even if you’re leaving the lawless wilds behind you, the streets of the Gate still run red with blood. But you quickly find that arriving at the city wasn’t the biggest challenge at all, now you must convince the city’s rulers to grant asylum to you and those in your charge. Part One of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures. A 2-4 hour Inglorious Redemption adventure for Tier 1 characters (optimized for 3rd level) DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Maimed Virulence has come. The future of the Cinnabar Throne and the lives of the denizens of Phlan are in jeopardy. The Cult of the Dragon rejoices, and the Black Fist is powerless to stop them. How will the factions of the city respond to this threat? Can Phlan be saved this time? Part One of Under Emerald Claws. A 4-hour adventure for 5th-10th level characters (optimized for APL 6) dmsguild.com/product/170469
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
After creating her spectacular museum demiplane, the legendary sorcerer Hao Jin departed without a forwarding address. However, the Pathfinder Society has recently discovered her last known whereabouts on the Material Plane: a Tian Shu library that she later transported to her demiplane to spare it local dangers. Not only could this site shed light on Hao Jin's last accomplishments, but the building's vast contents are a snapshot of a continent's history. The sequestered library holds far more secrets than that, though, and it is now home to the proud Scalebreaker kobolds and a powerful spirit that they dare not anger. Released January 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
As the Hao Jin Tapestry demiplane collapses at an increasing rate, the Pathfinder Society has decided that it must evacuate the surviving inhabitants using a powerful ritual that can return one of the demiplane's monumental sites back to the Material Plane. The only candidate large enough is Round Mountain, an immense, tunnel-ridden stone sphere pulled from the Darklands of Tian Xia centuries ago. However, in the generations since Round Mountain vanished from the Darklands, countless subterranean creatures moved into the vast cavern left behind. If the mountain returns—and it must return to save the demiplane’s refugees—it would crush all those who have moved into the cavern since.
The Society must move quickly. The PCs are one of several teams tasked with exploring the vast cavern, cataloguing the doomed architecture, and above all coordinating the occupants' evacuation before the long ritual concludes.
Contents in Countdown to Round Mountain also contribute directly to the ongoing storyline of the Exchange faction.
Released May 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
A new era is beginning for the Pathfinder Society, with new recruits and new factions all excited to build connections and embark on grand adventures. The PCs are among these recruits invited to attend a welcoming party where they can meet both the old guard as well as the up-and-coming leaders. But the party’s not all talk; the PCs learn of four exciting escapades in Absalom, through which they can kick off their adventuring careers!
This adventure’s individual missions include numerous variations that make each play-through exciting and different.
Released August 2019 at Gen Con.
Maps used: Pathfinder Flip-Mats: Village Square, Ship, Haunted House, Museum
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Whispering Tyrant has escaped Gallowspire and ravaged the lands of Lastwall. Although the nation managed to evacuate many civilians, there are still refugees, Pathfinders, and irreplaceable cultural treasures trapped in this undead-ridden realm known as the Gravelands. The PCs are part of the Society’s efforts to infiltrate these dangerous lands, rescue the Pathfinders missing in action, and recover what historical texts and treasures they can. Just be quick! Every hour behind enemy lines increases the chance a nearby army learns of the PCs’ mission.
Released August 2019 at Gen Con.
Maps used: Pathfinder Flip-Mats: Village Square, Haunted House
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Following up on previous intelligence about a broad conspiracy against the Society, the PCs undertake a daring raid against a fortified complex near a city within the Pact Worlds. With only a limited amount of time to breach the site and retrieve valuable data before an automated system scrubs the files, the PCs need to use all their skills in order to complete this mission in a race against the clock.
Content in Data Breach also contributes to the ongoing goals of the Dataphiles faction. Released February 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Recovering from its recent trials in the Scoured Stars, the Starfinder Society finds itself the target of a vicious media smear campaign. To combat this unexpected threat, the Society sends a group of agents to build up some standing in the Pact Worlds by taking part in a series of televised events orchestrated by the undead media mogul, Zo!. What these heroic agents don't know, is that their competition is willing to do whatever it takes to stop them from restoring the Society's tattered image.
Content in Pact World Warriors begins the Year of a Thousand Bites storyline.
Released June 2019 at Origins Game Fair.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Team RNJR stumbles across a creepy old house in the woods. It’s a terrifying grimm mystery, and you’re all out of cookies. This adventure takes place between seasons 3 and 4 of the RWBY storyline. Spoilers may come up, but this story does not interact with the main RWBY plot. Play as team RNJR (Ruby, Nora, Jaune, and Ren). Choice of character is first come, first serve.
Friday November 1, 2019 6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The nights of the Middle Ages were long, dark, and deep, and everyone knew that monsters were real - and in the World of Darkness, they are right. The Dark Ages were grand times for the supernatural, as Vampires, Werewolves, Mages, and Fae ruled the days and stalked the nights, but pride comes before a fall, as any Inquisitor can tell you. Master Storyteller Jim Deeley casts a light dimly on these bygone days, and how to set your next campaign in the darkest nights of a benighted age . . .
Jim Deeley is a freelance writer, aspiring game designer, veteran game master, and the founder and lead writer at Apotheosis Games & Publishing. A passionate fan of fantasy, science fiction, and history since his early boyhood days of playing in castle ruins all across England, Jim’s... Read More →
The frontier city of Hawksroost has seen a lot in the past few weeks, but the claims that the people have seen a skeleton dragon flying overhead at dusk are unsubstantiated. The hunt for the rumored creature is on, but is the creature what the people claim it is? Or is something else getting the people of Hawksroost all worked up?
A 4-hour adventure for 11th-16th level characters (optimized for 13th level)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
As winter releases its grip on the region surrounding the town of Phlan, secrets are revealed within Glumpen Swamp. Strange landscapes and sigils have been found beneath the mud, and the wildlife around the swamp has become greatly agitated. At times a spectral figure can be seen in the distance, only to disappear upon approach. Can you discover what is happening in the muck and gloom?
A 4-hour adventure for Tier 3 characters.
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Damnation! The Companion that once stood as a beacon of hope and goodness above the city of Elturel has been extinguished and the entire city—along with its denizens—have been drawn into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells! While those fortunate enough to have been outside of the city’s walls during its departure have been spared that fate, but they’re not yet out of danger! The refugees formed a caravan bound for the nearby city of Baldur’s Gate. Can you keep them safe from devils, bandits, and one another until they reach safety?
Four One-Hour Mini-Adventures for 1st to 2nd Characters. Optimized for APL 1.
WPN Release: 9-Sep-2019 DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Bodies continue pile up, and the Flaming Fist still has nothing but a name. Thankfully, the perpetrator of the murders has slipped up and the Flaming Fist has captured one of their underlings, in turn, has revealed the presence of a cult hideout in the sewers beneath the city. The Flaming Fist has asked that you investigate. Are you up for the task? Part Two of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.
A 2-4 hour Inglorious Redemption adventure for Tier 1 characters (optimized for 3rd level)
DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
With allies gained from denizens of the Underdark, the former drown enclave of Szith Morcane is on the precipice of being retaken. During the battle for Szith Morcane, secrets of the drow community are revealed. What will you do with this knowledge, and how will it affect the outcome of the conflict?
A 4-hour aventure for 5th-10th level characters (optimized for APL 8)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The truth about a bungled Pathfinder expedition into what was supposedly a Thassilonian ruin has come to light. Instead of being a forgotten ruin from an ancient civilization, the site was actually an ancient and sacred Shoanti mausoleum. After reading about this finding in the Pathfinder Chronicles, members of one Shoanti quah that has become an ally to the Pathfinder Society have given the Society a chance to explain its actions before a tribal council. If they can secure the council's approval, the PCs will have a chance to set things right at the sacred site. After being left open by the previous expedition, the tomb is filled with both opportunistic bandits and unquiet spirits.
Released February 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Beautiful and influential, the Blakros family rose to prominence in part thanks to an ancient pact they at last broke nearly a decade ago, drawing the ire of the sinister Onyx Alliance. Ever since fighting off these foes, though, the Blakroses and Pathfinder Society largely assumed their enemies defeated—at least until spotting Alliance fetchlings wielding treasures stolen from the Blakros Museum. At considerable cost, the Blakros family has hired the Society to identify the thieves and learn of the Onyx Alliance's plans. Can the PCs separate truth from illusion as their investigation takes them to gloom-shrouded Shadow Absalom?
Released April 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Decades ago, witnesses reported a fearsome cryptid outside of the quiet River Kingdoms town of Shimmerford. Dubbed the Mosquito Witch, it was rarely seen since and quickly became a beloved local legend that the town celebrates and promotes to attract visitors. But when recent attacks began savaging livestock and townsfolk alike, many have started believing the Mosquito Witch was real all along. The PCs travel to Shimmerford to unravel the cryptid mystery, but might they just become the witch’s next victims?
Released August 2019 at Gen Con.
Maps used: Pathfinder Flip-Mats: Bigger Village, Cavernous Lair; Pathfinder Flip-Tiles: Forest Starter Set
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Pathfinders are sent forth to aid their own! A Pathfinder mission returning from a long sea voyage ran aground on the Isle of Kortos and were forced to leave behind many of their discoveries so they could press on to Absalom and receive much-needed medical care. The PCs are sent to the site of the wreck to retrieve the relics and charts their peers were forced to leave but the relics have drawn the attention of some of the Immenwood's most volatile inhabitants. Will the PCs be able to return the documents and relics to Zarta Dralneen, the Grand Lodge's Chief Archivist? Or will they fall prey to the unusual bandits dwelling within the coastal reaches of one of Kortos's most infamous forests?
Summoned to investigate a new, exciting find near a frontier AbadarCorp colony, a group of Starfinder Society agents finds themselves exploring deep below the surface to inspect a recently uncovered set of ruins. However, they're not alone. The PCs soon discover not only that something is waking up, but also that there are some secrets best left undisturbed.
Released June 2019 at Origins Game Fair.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Written by Arc Riley, Jennifer Povey, Jessica Catalan, Rigby Bendele, and Shahreena Shahrani
A series of five Starfinder Quests designed for levels 1-4.
The Starfinder Society has dispatched an investigation fleet to a seemingly impossible world: a planet located between a nurturing sun and a voracious black hole. When a chance meeting with the local inhabitants leads the Society to discover another group of visitors who threatens this incredible planet, it's up to a group of heroes to make sure that the world's delicate balance does not break and the planet isn't sent hurtling into a black hole!
Released July 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/01
Friday November 1, 2019 9:00pm - Saturday November 2, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Did you know that Japanese tabletop RPGs traditionally don't use anything but a d6? Or that there are whole genres of games that have NO combat whatsoever? Come join us to talk about some of these weird games, and how the history of the tabletop genre in Japan has affected what they play to this day.
Troy Gale has only been presenting his panels through Study of Anime for a few years, but he has been attending conventions for over a decade now, and it's given him a lot of insight to talk about his passions with more fervor than ever before. Studying game design at Old Dominion... Read More →
Damnation! The Companion that once stood as a beacon of hope and goodness above the city of Elturel has been extinguished and the entire city—along with its denizens—have been drawn into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells! While those fortunate enough to have been outside of the city’s walls during its departure have been spared that fate, but they’re not yet out of danger! The refugees formed a caravan bound for the nearby city of Baldur’s Gate. Can you keep them safe from devils, bandits, and one another until they reach safety?
Four One-Hour Mini-Adventures for 1st to 2nd Characters. Optimized for APL 1.
WPN Release: 9-Sep-2019 DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
East of Beregost, nestled in the outskirts of the Wood of Sharp Teeth, Durlag’s Tower has intrigued and yet stymied adventurers for decades. Stuffed full of mechanical traps and arcane wards, and rumored to be inhabited by fiends, very few have managed to extract any REAL treasure from the former home of Durlag Trollkiller. However, a powerful item in the ancient fight against the giants is said to be housed there, and the cloud giant Baron Rajiram has committed significant resources to recovering it. After a very pleasant tea in her garden, SEER calls upon you to beat him there and put a stop to his efforts! (Part 1 of 2)
A 4-hour adventure for 11th-16th level characters (optimized for APL 13)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Baron Rajiram’s forces have secured the Nelanther Isles and have scoured the Sword Coast for treasures. Now they have begun to explore a mysterious island that recently just popped into existence nearby. SEER seems to believe that an aboleth artifact is their goal. It is up to the adventurers, in competition with the baron, as well as aboleths, the Kraken Society, and the mysterious caretaker of the island, to locate the Eye of Xxiphu and avert catastrophic disaster. (Part 1 of 2)
A 4-hour Storm King's Thunder adventure for 17th-20th level characters (optimized for APL 17)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The streets of Baldur’s Gate run red with blood. Old blood. The blood of Hellriders. Someone or something is punishing the children for the sins of the father and it’s time to put it to an end. Who and where is Gharizol?
Part Three of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.
A 2-4 hour Inglorious Redemption adventure for Tier 1 characters (optimized for 3rd level)
DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Riddled with veins of precious ore and gem, the Earthspur Mountains to the west have long been a valuable resource for anyone able to mine them. One such mine has gone silent and the only thing more concerning than its long overdue shipment is the fate of the members of the Soldiery sent to discover what has happened to the mine’s workers. Though the mine lay in a region of the Mountains once claimed by a clan of reclusive dwarves, the Ludwakazar clan wouldn’t be so bold as to violate their long-standing peace with Mulmaster. Or would they?
Written by Calder CaDavid, Lysle Kapp, Kendra Leigh Speedling, Nate Wright
Disagreements among the Pathfinders erupted into violence 300 years ago, spurring the Society's leaders to don helms that hid their identities and protected them from assassins. These ten members of the Decemvirate have remained anonymous to this day, but a recent discovery may uncover new information about this dangerous part of the Society's history. With a unique window into the past, it falls to the PCs to identify these original leaders and the secrets they buried before donning the helms—in the process helping to unveil a hidden threat to the Society.
What the Helms Hide includes four 1-hour adventures that send the PCs across the Inner Sea region to uncover the secretive Decemvirate's past. The series includes a finale adventure, but players can experience the other parts in any order.
Released March 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
For more than a decade, the infamous information broker, former Pathfinder, and thoroughly controversial mastermind Grandmaster Torch has pursued vengeance against the Decemvirate and the Society as a whole. Yet for all the Society's countermeasures, Torch has consistently procured seemingly unattainable intelligence that makes his schemes ever more dangerous. At last, the Society has identified his chief accomplice and informant who has evaded Society scouts by hiding out where Pathfinders are forbidden on pain of death: Mediogalti Island, home of the notorious Red Mantis Assassins. Yet Grandmaster Torch's imminent endgame threatens the whole Society, if not Absalom itself, and if the PCs are to uncover the plot and avert disaster, they must infiltrate one of the Inner Sea's most deadly cities and neutralize a powerful threat.
Who Wears the Mask is the first of two seeker-level adventures in the Passing the Torch series that concludes Season 10, and these adventures take place in parallel with the events of Pathfinder Society Special #10-98: Siege of Gallowspire. This adventure is followed by Pathfinder Society Scenario #10-23: Passing the Torch, Part 2: Who Speaks for the Ten. These two scenarios are intended to be played in order.
Released June 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
A new era is beginning for the Pathfinder Society, with new recruits and new factions all excited to build connections and embark on grand adventures. The PCs are among these recruits invited to attend a welcoming party where they can meet both the old guard as well as the up-and-coming leaders. But the party’s not all talk; the PCs learn of four exciting escapades in Absalom, through which they can kick off their adventuring careers!
This adventure’s individual missions include numerous variations that make each play-through exciting and different.
Released August 2019 at Gen Con.
Maps used: Pathfinder Flip-Mats: Village Square, Ship, Haunted House, Museum
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Whispering Tyrant has escaped Gallowspire and ravaged the lands of Lastwall. Although the nation managed to evacuate many civilians, there are still refugees, Pathfinders, and irreplaceable cultural treasures trapped in this undead-ridden realm known as the Gravelands. The PCs are part of the Society’s efforts to infiltrate these dangerous lands, rescue the Pathfinders missing in action, and recover what historical texts and treasures they can. Just be quick! Every hour behind enemy lines increases the chance a nearby army learns of the PCs’ mission.
Released August 2019 at Gen Con.
Maps used: Pathfinder Flip-Mats: Village Square, Haunted House
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
On their way to Argus, Ruby and friends find shelter from a blizzard, but not from their nightmares. It’s a terrifying grimm mystery, and Qrow is already wasted. This adventure takes place during season 6 of the RWBY storyline, replacing the events that occurred in episodes 5 and 6 (“The Coming Storm” and “Alone in the Woods”). Spoilers will come up, but this story does not interact with the main RWBY plot. Play as team RWBY (Ruby, Weiss, Blake, or Yang). Choice of character is first come, first serve.
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The ant-like formians of Castrovel’s colonies are a reclusive species who've only recently made peace with their enemies, the lashuntas. As part of the ongoing peace, the formians have admitted a small number of outsiders to participate in a reenactment of a famous moment in formian history. The PCs are among these privileged few participants, but they soon realize that there are other forces that want the reenactment to fail, tearing apart the peaceful coexistence of formians and lashuntas with it. It's up to the PCs to ensure these shadowy trespassers don't succeed!
Released August 2019.
Level 1-4. Features Starship combat.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Exo-Guardians faction once maintained an impressive fortress known as Sangoro's Bulwark. Years ago, mysterious forces assaulted the bulwark, and the location was thought forever lost—until now. The Starfinder Society selects the PCs to launch an initial foray back to the area around Sangoro's Bulwark, in hopes of retrieving a cache of deadly weapons the Exo-Guardians had guarded before the fortress fell. Can the PCs discover the lost weapons before they fall into the wrong hands? Sangoro's Lament is the first of two adventures in the Stumbling Society series. This adventure is followed by Starfinder Society Scenario #2-08: The Stumbling Society, Part 2: Sangoro's Gifts. These two scenarios are intended to be played in order.
Released August 2019.
Level 5-8. Part 1 of 2. Part 2 offered Saturday evening. Associated with the Exoguardians faction.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
East of Beregost, nestled in the outskirts of the Wood of Sharp Teeth, Durlag’s Tower has intrigued and yet stymied adventurers for decades. Stuffed full of mechanical traps and arcane wards, and rumored to be inhabited by fiends, very few have managed to extract any REAL treasure from the former home of Durlag Trollkiller. However, a powerful item in the ancient fight against the giants is said to be housed there, and the cloud giant Baron Rajiram has committed significant resources to recovering it. After a very pleasant tea in her garden, SEER calls upon you to beat him there and put a stop to his efforts! (Part 2 of 2)
A 4-hour Storm King's Thunder adventure for 11th-16th level characters (optimized for APL 13)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Baron Rajiram’s forces have secured the Nelanther Isles and have scoured the Sword Coast for treasures. Now they have begun to explore a mysterious island that recently just popped into existence nearby. SEER seems to believe that an aboleth artifact is their goal. It is up to the adventurers, in competition with the baron, as well as aboleths, the Kraken Society, and the mysterious caretaker of the island, to locate the Eye of Xxiphu and avert catastrophic disaster. (Part 2 of 2)
A 4-hour Storm King's Thunder adventure for 17th-20th level characters (optimized for APL 17)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The treasure hunt has led to the City of the Dead. Beneath that well-manicured park is an ancient crypt where the treasure awaits you! Part Two of the Umbral Aristocracy Trilogy.
A 2-4 hour Waterdeep adventure for Tier 1 characters. Optimized for APL 3.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Damnation! The Companion that once stood as a beacon of hope and goodness above the city of Elturel has been extinguished and the entire city—along with its denizens—have been drawn into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells! While those fortunate enough to have been outside of the city’s walls during its departure have been spared that fate, but they’re not yet out of danger! The refugees formed a caravan bound for the nearby city of Baldur’s Gate. Can you keep them safe from devils, bandits, and one another until they reach safety?
Four One-Hour Mini-Adventures for 1st to 2nd Characters. Optimized for APL 1.
WPN Release: 9-Sep-2019 DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
It’s been a long, arduous trip, but you’re finally here—Baldur’s Gate. You’re not out of peril yet, however, even if you’re leaving the lawless wilds behind you, the streets of the Gate still run red with blood. But you quickly find that arriving at the city wasn’t the biggest challenge at all, now you must convince the city’s rulers to grant asylum to you and those in your charge. Part One of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.
A 2-4 hour Inglorious Redemption adventure for Tier 1 characters (optimized for 3rd level)
DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 5–16, as well as Aid Characters (see below). For a millennium, Golarion rested safe in the knowledge that history's most infamous lich, the Whispering Tyrant, was securely locked away. After a cataclysmic explosion sundered his prison, the Tyrant roams free once more. But he didn’t simply abandon his prison. Deep beneath the ground, behind nearly impenetrable magical wards, he has set in motion a necromantic ritual of extraordinary power. It's up to the Pathfinders to battle the Tyrant's guardians, break the wards, and stop the ritual that could make him unstoppable. Along the way, they’ll discover what secrets the Tyrant wanted to protect and keep from falling into his enemies' hands.
This scenario has two difficulty levels: Soldier and Champion. "Champion" is a considerably more challenging version of the adventure.
Aid Characters: Players can bring up to three additional characters of level 5 or higher to participate in this special scenario. Aid characters generate benefits to help other tables, and they can participate in special Aid Missions during the scenario. Players do not need all of their Chronicle sheets for their Aid Characters—they only need each Aid Characters' most recently earned Chronicle sheet. Released May 2019.
Please contact the organizers to indicate whether you prefer to play Soldier (Easier) or Champion (Harder) mode, as well as the level and class of the character(s) you wish to play. As a reminder, a character must be at least level 5 (and not more than level 16) to play this scenario. Those wishing to play pre-generates characters must pick from the Level 7s.
Tables will be equipped to run either Soldier (easier) or Champion (harder) mode. The decision to play in Champion mode must be unanimous among a table’s players.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The powerful nation of Cheliax has posted a public bounty that would richly reward the first team of explorers to chart a viable route across the Menador Mountains, linking the nations of Isger and Molthune (all to bypass the economic powerhouse of Druma, which has recently imposed higher taxes on key goods crossing its borders). Yet the Menador Mountains are an imposing obstacle, replete with steep slopes, snowy peaks, and territorial orcs. Even so, there are no finer explorers than the Pathfinders, and the Society has dispatched a team to collect the prize. Are the PCs ready to not only explore the foreboding mountains but also to compete with the rival teams and local inhabitants?
The World of Darkness puts Vampires and Werewolves at each other’s throats - quite literally! - as the protagonists of the two main game lines in the World of Darkness are the bitterest of enemies. Master Storytellers Jim Deeley and Charles Dunbar, who have both run Chronicles in the World of Darkness for decades, will sit down to discuss the history of this epic grudge match, then face off in this epic debate to determine who really rules the night. Fangs will be bared and fur will fly!
Jim Deeley is a freelance writer, aspiring game designer, veteran game master, and the founder and lead writer at Apotheosis Games & Publishing. A passionate fan of fantasy, science fiction, and history since his early boyhood days of playing in castle ruins all across England, Jim’s... Read More →
It was exactly ten years ago that I first got up on stage at NekoCon to present a panel. I had no idea if it would go over well, but the line outside the door scared me half to death. People interested in hearing what I had to say about mythology and anime- I had expected a dozen... Read More →
Written by Will Doyle, James Introcaso, Shawn Merwin
A horse race in Baldur’s Gate becomes a hellish battle on infernal war machines in Avernus when the characters get caught between an evil merchant and his warlord rival. Time to hang on for dear life!
A 4-hour Inglorious Redemption Epic Adventure for level 1-4 characters (optimized for 3rd level).
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 9:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Written by Will Doyle, James Introcaso, Shawn Merwin
A horse race in Baldur’s Gate becomes a hellish battle on infernal war machines in Avernus when the characters get caught between an evil merchant and his warlord rival. Time to hang on for dear life!
A 4-hour Inglorious Redemption Epic Adventure for level 5-10 characters (optimized for 8th level)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 9:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Society's no stranger to treachery, and one of its most despicable betrayals came at the hands of the disgraced venture-captain Phlegos Dulm. He's escaped the Society's justice, but Venture-Captain Wulessa Yuul has joined forces with Karisa Starsight of the Liberty's Edge faction to track down the perfidious poisoner and bring him to justice. However, the PCs will need to tread carefully as they help corner Phlegos. Not only is he a cunning foe who knows many of the Society's secrets, but he's found new allies whose hatred for the Society runs deep and whose lust for vengeance may prove a greater threat than Phlegos's treacherous cunning.
Contents in Slaver's End also contribute directly to the ongoing storyline of the Liberty’s Edge faction.
Released May 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 9:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Whispering Tyrant has arisen, and war once again looms at Absalom's doorstep. Yet with most Pathfinders far to the north neutralizing the Tyrant's secret weapon, the Grand Lodge is understaffed and vulnerable. Now that the PCs have identified the threat Grandmaster Torch poses, they are among the few capable of entering the Grand Lodge's most restricted reaches, averting disaster, and changing the face of the Pathfinder Society forever.
"Who Wears the Mask" is the second and final seeker-level adventure in the "Passing the Torch" series that concludes Season 10, and these adventures take place in parallel with the events of Pathfinder Society Special #10-98: Siege of Gallowspire. This adventure is preceded by Pathfinder Society Scenario #10-22: Passing the Torch, Part 1: Who Wears the Mask. These two scenarios are intended to be played in order.
Released July 2019.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 9:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Decades ago, witnesses reported a fearsome cryptid outside of the quiet River Kingdoms town of Shimmerford. Dubbed the Mosquito Witch, it was rarely seen since and quickly became a beloved local legend that the town celebrates and promotes to attract visitors. But when recent attacks began savaging livestock and townsfolk alike, many have started believing the Mosquito Witch was real all along. The PCs travel to Shimmerford to unravel the cryptid mystery, but might they just become the witch’s next victims?
Released August 2019 at Gen Con.
Maps used: Pathfinder Flip-Mats: Bigger Village, Cavernous Lair; Pathfinder Flip-Tiles: Forest Starter Set
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/02
Saturday November 2, 2019 9:00pm - Sunday November 3, 2019 1:00am EDT
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The Pathfinders are sent forth to aid their own! A Pathfinder mission returning from a long sea voyage ran aground on the Isle of Kortos and were forced to leave behind many of their discoveries so they could press on to Absalom and receive much-needed medical care. The PCs are sent to the site of the wreck to retrieve the relics and charts their peers were forced to leave but the relics have drawn the attention of some of the Immenwood's most volatile inhabitants. Will the PCs be able to return the documents and relics to Zarta Dralneen, the Grand Lodge's Chief Archivist? Or will they fall prey to the unusual bandits dwelling within the coastal reaches of one of Kortos's most infamous forests?
In the aftermath of the Scoured Stars incident, the Starfinder Society has come together like never before. From the Society's ranks, a new First Seeker must be chosen, and several prominent Starfinders have already begun amassing allies. The PCs get introduced to several of the frontrunners to replace the current First Seeker and get a chance to learn what each of them represents for the Society's future. Four for the First is a stand-alone scenario, but will be part of a global vote to determine the new First Seeker for the Starfinder Society. Players are encouraged to play this scenario and vote on their preferred First Seeker, with more information on the voting coming alongside the release of this adventure.
When the Society starts finding evidence of missing weapon caches showing up on worlds in Near Space, it puts together a team to investigate. The PCs travel to one such world, where they uncover enemies of the Society are outfitting the pre-Drift locals with weapons well beyond their technology level. The PCs must choose how to handle this delicate situation, but the Society is clear that it needs its weapons back and out of the hands of those who aren't ready for such technology! Sangoro's Gifts is the second of two adventures in the Stumbling Society series. This adventure is preceded by Starfinder Society Scenario #2-06: The Stumbling Society, Part 1: Sangoro's Lament. These two scenarios are intended to be played in order.
The origin of runes has long been lost to the majority of sages and wizards, save those with giant blood. However, with the shattering of the Ordning, the magic of runes has once again emerged into the Realms. Adventurers must delve into a ruined complex beneath the Spine of the World, suspected by SEER to be the birthplace of that arcane tradition.
A 4-hour Storm King's Thunder adventure for 5th-10th level characters (optimized for APL 7)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/03
Sunday November 3, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Claiming to possess Hartkiller’s Horn, Ryndolg makes his move to take control of the Hartvale. The non-giant residents have been pressed to declare their allegiance or be destroyed. Do they swear fealty to Jarl Ryndolg, or is there another option? Is there another contender to the throne? Sometimes the best choices can be the most dangerous.
A 4-hour adventure for 5th-10th level characters (optimized for APL 8)
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/03
Sunday November 3, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Damnation! The Companion that once stood as a beacon of hope and goodness above the city of Elturel has been extinguished and the entire city—along with its denizens—have been drawn into Avernus, the first layer of the Nine Hells! While those fortunate enough to have been outside of the city’s walls during its departure have been spared that fate, but they’re not yet out of danger! The refugees formed a caravan bound for the nearby city of Baldur’s Gate. Can you keep them safe from devils, bandits, and one another until they reach safety?
Four One-Hour Mini-Adventures for 1st to 2nd Characters. Optimized for APL 1.
WPN Release: 9-Sep-2019 DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/03
Sunday November 3, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Bodies continue pile up, and the Flaming Fist still has nothing but a name. Thankfully, the perpetrator of the murders has slipped up and the Flaming Fist has captured one of their underlings, in turn, has revealed the presence of a cult hideout in the sewers beneath the city. The Flaming Fist has asked that you investigate. Are you up for the task? Part Two of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.
A 2-4 hour Inglorious Redemption adventure for Tier 1 characters (optimized for 3rd level)
DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/03
Sunday November 3, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The streets of Baldur’s Gate run red with blood. Old blood. The blood of Hellriders. Someone or something is punishing the children for the sins of the father and it’s time to put it to an end. Who and where is Gharizol? Part Three of the Betrayal is in the Blood series of adventures.
A 2-4 hour Inglorious Redemption adventure for Tier 1 characters (optimized for 3rd level)
DMsGuild Release: October 29, 2019
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/03
Sunday November 3, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
The powerful nation of Cheliax has posted a public bounty that would richly reward the first team of explorers to chart a viable route across the Menador Mountains, linking the nations of Isger and Molthune (all to bypass the economic powerhouse of Druma, which has recently imposed higher taxes on key goods crossing its borders). Yet the Menador Mountains are an imposing obstacle, replete with steep slopes, snowy peaks, and territorial orcs. Even so, there are no finer explorers than the Pathfinders, and the Society has dispatched a team to collect the prize. Are the PCs ready to not only explore the foreboding mountains but also to compete with the rival teams and local inhabitants?
Led by their divine herald, Dhurus, the jinsuls of the Scoured Stars have spent the last year converting their ancestral homeland into a vast war factory. Unable to ignore the jinsul threat any longer, the Starfinder Society and its many allies undertake one final, decisive mission into the Scoured Stars to end the jinsul menace. While failure could lead to the death of countless sentient beings, the real threat lies with the divine herald Dhurus, who has undertaken a scheme to wake the hidden god of the Scoured Stars and ensure jinsul dominance of the known galaxy.
Content in Fate of the Scoured God follows-up on the events of Starfinder Society #1-99: The Scoured Stars Invasion and directly follows-up from Starfinder Society #1-39: The Herald's War, though playing these previous scenarios is not required. Content in this scenario also contributes to the continuing goals of the Second Seekers (Jadnura) faction, Second Seeker (Luwazi Elsebo) faction and definitively concludes the ongoing year of the Scoured Stars storyline.
This adventure can be replayed for credit once in each of three level ranges: 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12, each time with a different PC. Likewise, a GM can apply credit for running this adventure up to three times to a different PC in each of those level ranges.
Released June 2019 at Origins Game Fair.
For more information or to sign up for this session go to: https://warhorn.net/events/nekocon-2019/schedule/2019/11/03
Sunday November 3, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Description: No wishes on falling stars will prepare you for what you will find on Starstruck Mountain. Pythos is a tabletop roleplaying game set in a world of myths and legends, war and magic, gods and titans. Based loosely on ancient civilizations of our own world, pieces of earth's ancient cultures and mythology are brought to life in an entirely new way. With tactical combat that is sure to keep you engaged.
Sunday November 3, 2019 11:00am - 3:00pm EST
Tabletop GamingHRCC 1st Floor, Hall A (Gaming Hall)
Whether you're a newcomer to the tabletop RPG community or an old veteran of the edition wars, one thing that we can all agree on is that the storytelling is key. Come along with us on a deeper look into what makes a good narrative, how that can be used at your table by either DM or player, and generally get advice on how to have better stories in your games, and by extension, more fun.
Troy Gale has only been presenting his panels through Study of Anime for a few years, but he has been attending conventions for over a decade now, and it's given him a lot of insight to talk about his passions with more fervor than ever before. Studying game design at Old Dominion... Read More →
Sunday November 3, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Panel 4HRCC 1st Floor, Room 108
